Deutsche Telekom begins accepting preorders for Apple's iPhone 5

Without knowing any details on Apple's next-generation iPhone, including its release date, Deutsche Telekom still began offering customers the ability to preorder the handset on Monday.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 54

Justice Department antitrust suit caught AT&T by surprise

A recently filed antitrust lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Justice opposing AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA took executives by surprise, as they thought they would have more time to present their case, according to a new report.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 17

US government files antitrust suit to block AT&T purchase of T-Mobile

AT&T's planned purchase of carrier T-Mobile hit a snag on Wednesday when the U.S. government filed an antitrust lawsuit to block the proposed deal, saying it would hurt competition in the American wireless industry.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 126

AT&T considering sale of $8B in network assets to gain approval for T-Mobile deal

AT&T has reportedly hired bankers to prepare for the possibility that it will need to sell off assets worth as much as $8 billion in order to gain regulatory approval for its proposed $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 20

Sprint CEO planning 'nukes' to block AT&T, T-Mobile merger

Sprint CEO Dan Hesse said in an interview that he plans to launch "nukes" in his fight to stop AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 73

Apple now selling unlocked GSM iPhone 4 in US, starting at $649

Apple updated its online store on Tuesday to begin offering unlocked models of the iPhone 4, starting at $649.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 90

AT&T defends T-Mobile acquisition, says no effect on competition

AT&T filed a statement with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Friday claiming that the wireless market will "remain vibrantly competitive" after its merger with T-Mobile USA.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 38

With later arrival of new iPhone, HTC may challenge Apple as top US smartphone maker

Handset maker HTC has seen strong sales of its Android-based smartphones on all four U.S. carriers, putting the Taiwanese company in a position to contend with Apple for the title of top smartphone seller in the U.S.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 116

Sprint formally petitions AT&T, T-Mobile merger with FCC

Sprint has filed a formal petition with the Federal Communications Commission protesting AT&T's $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA, accusing the carrier of wasting its spectrum and taking a shortcut by purchasing T-Mobile.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 11

FCC questions AT&T over proposed T-Mobile purchase

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has submitted a request for information from AT&T with 50 questions regarding the company's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 52

Apple job posting hints at upcoming Sprint iPhone

An Apple job listing for a "carrier engineer" located near the Sprint headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, may point to the company's plans to add support for the carrier in an upcoming iPhone.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 10

Apple rumored to release 'iPhone 4S' with T-Mobile, Sprint support in Sept.

A new report claims that the fifth-generation iPhone will be a relatively minor update dubbed "4S" that will bring support for both Sprint and T-Mobile networks in the U.S.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 117

US senators grill AT&T, T-Mobile execs over acquisition

U.S. senators remained skeptical of the benefits of AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA as they questioned the companies' CEOs at a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on Tuesday.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 31

Briefly: DOJ probe on AT&T, T-Mobile acquisition; Foxconn in Brazil; Apple Maps job

The U.S. Department of Justice will launch an in-depth investigation into AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA, a new report claims. Meanwhile, more evidence has surfaced that Foxconn will soon begin producing Apple's iPhones and iPads in Brazil. Also, a new job posting from Apple indicates the company is explicitly looking for someone to revamp the Maps app for iOS.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 19

Leaked photos reveal purported Apple iPhone prototype on T-Mobile

Leaked photos supposedly of a prototype iPhone indicate that Apple may be testing the smartphone on the T-Mobile USA network, a new report claims.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 36

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