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iPhone owners use Wi-Fi more than Android users, says comScore

By Andrew Webster on April 3, 2012 11:25 am + 201 comments

According to a new report, owners of iPhones are much more likely to use Wi-Fi than Android users, Continue reading…
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Why Google, Amazon, and Facebook are turning to Asia for cheaper networking equipment

By Andrew Webster on April 2, 2012 12:11 pm + 8 comments

Most of our electronics are made in China, and when it comes to the biggest internet companies on Continue reading…
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Verizon CEO teases cable TV for mobile phones, if SpectrumCo deal goes through

By Sean Hollister on March 30, 2012 01:40 am + 7 comments

Verizon is very keen on getting public support for its proposed $3.6 billion purchase of wireless Continue reading…
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Three UK upgrading 3G network, might delay LTE auction with legal action

By Jamie Keene on March 26, 2012 10:29 am + 30 comments

British mobile carrier Three is set to announce a wider rollout of its HSPA 42.2Mbps network Continue reading…
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FCC approves voluntary Anti-Bot Code to help ISPs deal with botnets

By Ryan Heise on March 23, 2012 07:27 am + 4 comments

An FCC advisory committee unanimously adopted a series of policies on Thursday in an attempt to Continue reading…
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Republic Wireless beta will reopen to new users this summer

By Adi Robertson on March 22, 2012 11:02 am + 8 comments

Republic Wireless, the startup that offers unlimited phone service through a combination of Wi-Fi Continue reading…
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Apple forces AT&T to unlock customer's iPhone after impassioned letter

By Aaron Souppouris on March 21, 2012 08:42 am + 116 comments

When an Apple-loving 9to5Mac reader moved to Canada, he wanted to take his AT&T iPhone with him. He Continue reading…
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Google gets approval from Missouri regulators to launch video services in Kansas City

By Nathan Ingraham on March 19, 2012 06:32 pm + 25 comments

Google's cleared another hurdle in its quest to launch an at-home video service: regulators in Continue reading…
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Sprint CEO Dan Hesse: beset on all sides

By Jeff Blagdon on March 14, 2012 08:34 am + 35 comments

It must be tough being Dan Hesse. Picked to head number three wireless provider Sprint back in 2007 Continue reading…
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Verizon doubling LTE markets to 400 by year's end

By Jeff Blagdon on March 14, 2012 03:41 am + 13 comments

Verizon has been growing its LTE network at a breakneck pace (sporadic outages notwithstanding) and Continue reading…