Details continue to emerge about Google Nova, the company’s project to enter the wireless carrier fray as an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) in the U.S. Following a report that a deal with Sprint was already signed comes word that Google’s service will be able to switch between carrier signals and use the best one to route calls, texts and […]
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Deal with Sprint in place for Google to become wireless carrier
A rumour earlier this week suggested that Google was looking to become a wireless carrier. Bloomberg now reports that Google has reached a deal with Sprint to do so. Operating as an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) in the U.S., Google will purchase capacity from Sprint and resell it to its own customers. Financial details of the deal were not […]
Google looking to become a wireless carrier?
Google is already an Internet service provider with its Google Fiber program. If a report today is correct, the company is now considering becoming its own wireless service provider as well. The Information reports that the company is working on a project codenamed Nova that will see Google become an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) in the U.S. According to […]
Sprint to launch LG G Flex (LG-LS995) by end of January
LG confirmed this week at CES 2014 that the LG G Flex will launch in the U.S. with three carriers, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile USA. Unfortunately no specific availability and pricing details were given except to indicate that it would launch in early 2014. A source who wishes to remain anonymous has now told us that Sprint will launch the […]
Sprint to partner with Rogers to enable in-car connected systems
Rogers today announced a new partnership with Sprint that will see the Sprint Velocity in-car infotainment and telematics solution use the Canadian carrier’s wireless network to bring always-connected capabilities to Canadian cars. Among the connected services offered will be infotainment (news, weather, sports and more), navigation, climate control, security, emergency services and vehicle diagnostics as well as connectivity for mobile […]
Samsung Galaxy S4 in brown and purple
We knew it would only be a matter of time before we started seeing the Galaxy S4 in a variety of colors, much like its predecessor, the Galaxy S III. According to a new set of leaks from our favorite “leakster,” @evleaks, two new colors are headed our way. The original Galaxy S4 launched in May in Black Mist and […]
Google Voice integration with Sprint goes live
Google today announced that its Google Voice integration with Sprint is now live. Sprint users can opt to keep their existing Sprint number or get a new Google Voice number that will replaces their Sprint number. Best of all, it works with all Sprint phones. In both cases, Google Voice replaces Sprint voicemail and international calls made from the Sprint […]
Sprint announces Windows Phone 7 HTC Arrive
Sprint Wireless today announced its first Windows Phone 7 device, the HTC Arrive (a rebranded HTC 7 Pro). It will use the updated Windows Phone 7 OS with CDMA connectivity and cut-and-paste functionality. HTC Arrive specifications: Processor: 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Operating system: Windows Phone 7 with HTC Hub Connectivity: CDMA/EV-DO Other connectivity: GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Display: Tilt-up […]