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Cellular South, LightSquared Decide to Roam Together

Ina Fried in Mobile on April 20, 2011 at 1:20 pm PT

LightSquared and Cellular South said Wednesday they had signed a deal to allow their customers to roam across both networks. Cellular South is a privately owned regional phone carrier, while LightSquared is a start-up venture aiming to build out a 4G network that it can resell to others. The deal will give LightSquared customers access to Cellular South’s rural network, while expanding coverage for Cellular South customers in areas its own network doesn’t cover.

FCC’s New Data Roaming Rule Leaves Some Happy, but Verizon and ATT–Not So Much

Ina Fried in Mobile on April 7, 2011 at 11:01 am PT

Verizon Wireless and AT&T lashed out against new Federal Communications Commission rules that require carriers to allow data roaming on their networks at prices set by the commission. Meanwhile, Sprint applauded the move.

HTC Shows Off First Tablet, Android Phone With Facebook Button and More

Ina Fried in Mobile on February 15, 2011 at 12:55 am PT

HTC became the latest company to “friend” Facebook, showing off a pair of Android phones that have a button for connecting directly to the social network. It also used Mobile World Congress to show off its first tablet and other Android devices.

Three Things to Watch For at Verizon iPhoneapalooza

Ina Fried in Mobile on January 11, 2011 at 6:06 am PT

Although there doesn’t seem to be much mystery about what will be unveiled on Tuesday, there are some important details not yet known about the inaugural Verizon iPhone. Mobilized takes a quick look at a few things to keep an eye out for as Verizon trots out its iPhone.

FCC Wants Alerts on Wireless Overages

Amy Schatz, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal in News on May 11, 2010 at 11:27 am PT

Federal regulators are proposing new regulations on the wireless phone industry, which would require carriers to alert consumers if they’ve gone over their monthly data or text message allotments.

The Year in Wisecracks

John Paczkowski in News on December 31, 2009 at 5:45 am PT

FCC Chairman Hopes to Bring iPhone, Pre to East Nowheresville

John Paczkowski in News on July 31, 2009 at 11:21 am PT

The Federal Communications Commission’s efforts to determine whether exclusive handset deals are promoting or hindering innovation in the wireless market are moving ahead with a focus on rural areas. That’s the word from agency Chairman Julius Genachowski, who says he’s concerned not just with the competitive ramifications of carrier-exclusivity deals but with their tendency to limit customer access to top smartphones.

Mossberg’s Mailbox

Walt Mossberg in Mossberg’s Mailbox on July 15, 2009 at 3:26 pm PT

Walter S. Mossberg answers questions about Apple laptops and taking a cellphone to Europe.

Senators Call BS on Carrier Exclusivity

John Paczkowski in News on June 16, 2009 at 2:30 pm PT

Welcome news for folks who love the iPhone, but hate AT&T: The increasing prevalance of exclusivity agreements between wireless carriers and cellphone manufacturers, like the one between Apple and AT&T, is drawing some government scrutiny. Four U.S. senators are urging the Federal Communications Commission to review such deals with an eye toward determining whether they unfairly restrict consumer choice and hamper competition.

Turning Off Your Desktop PC

Walt Mossberg in Mossberg’s Mailbox on October 22, 2008 at 5:50 pm PT

Here are a few questions I’ve received recently from people like you, and my answers. I have edited and restated the questions a bit, for readability. At work I am told to turn off my desktop PC at the end of the day. My wife’s office tells her to leave her computer on overnight. My [...]

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