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Microsoft planning improved Surface RT with Qualcomm processor

By Tom Warren on June 19, 2013 02:46 am + 116 comments

Microsoft is planning to refresh its Surface RT with a Qualcomm processor. Existing Surface RT Continue reading…
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US mobile networks superior to European counterparts, report shows

By Aaron Souppouris on May 30, 2013 05:50 am + 182 comments

A GSMA report has revealed the growing gap in both quality and usage of US and European Union (EU) Continue reading…
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Amtrak improves its notoriously-sluggish onboard Wi-Fi with 4G connectivity

By Aaron Souppouris on May 18, 2013 03:33 pm + 31 comments

After years of sluggish service, train operator Amtrak has begun a network-wide overhaul of its Continue reading…
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North Korea stops 3G data service one month after rollout

By Sam Byford on March 26, 2013 10:52 pm + 36 comments

Last month's revelation that North Korea would start offering a tourist-only 3G data service was Continue reading…
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PS Vita fire sale in Sony stores could signal plans to axe 3G model

By Sam Byford on March 12, 2013 12:39 am + 74 comments

Sony is selling the 3G-equipped PS Vita for $199.97 at some of its stores, a saving of some $100 on Continue reading…
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North Korea's 3G network won't be censored for foreigners

By Amar Toor on February 27, 2013 03:16 am + 35 comments

The North Korean regime has long maintained tight control over the flow of information within its Continue reading…
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North Korea to switch on 3G internet access for foreigners within a week

By Sam Byford on February 22, 2013 12:00 am + 39 comments

A month after North Korea started allowing foreign tourists to use cellphones within its borders, Continue reading…
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Iranian ayatollahs issue fatwa against 3G internet provider

By Adi Robertson on February 20, 2013 12:46 pm + 81 comments

Four Iranian ayatollahs have condemned mobile internet provider RightTel for undermining the Continue reading…
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Verizon rolls out new prepaid wireless plans, but only for 3G smartphones

By Chris Welch on February 1, 2013 09:28 am + 34 comments

Verizon Wireless today announced a pair of prepaid smartphone plans for "budget-minded" consumers. Continue reading…
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North Korea now letting tourists use cellphones for international calls

By Sam Byford on January 21, 2013 01:28 am + 30 comments

North Korea doesn't allow many visitors inside its secretive borders, and those that can enter have Continue reading…