What is Project “Charlie”? Does anyone familiar with AT&T’s business know anything about it? Three new Charlie devices have been added to Best Buy’s inventory. These are the Charlie 1, Charlie 2 and Charlie 3. We have no idea what they are, but we can easily put 2 and 2 together and imagine that AT&T and Best Buy are trying to hide the new iPhone? Or should I say the new iPhones? What other secret project is there? What other handset would AT&T try to cover up? Anyone from Best Buy could clear all this mess up?

via phonearena

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AT&T has a new Samsung phone available and it’s that i637 Jack. The phone has passed through the FCC and it has been already been spotted on AT&T’s rebate sheet. The phone will feature a quad-band GSM, dual-band UMTS / HSDPA, a full QWERTY keyboard, 256 MB RAM, a 3.2 megapixel camera with video-capture, microSDHC support, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, WiFi and Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard upgradeable to Windows Mobile 6.5 when possible.

The phone will be available starting with May 19 and it will cost $100 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a 2-year contract.

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AT&T’s 3G network has had its ups and downs, well most of them were downs, so that’s why the company is going to be introducing N-SET. N-SET stands for Network Settings Solution and it will be rolled out this month. This new trick will supposedly balance traffic between the carrier’s 2G and 3G networks and reduce the load on the 3G network. What that means is that AT&T customers will use 2G for voice and 3G for data usage. Will that be enough for AT&T to enhance its 3G network performance before the new iPhone arrives?

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If rumors hold true, expect the demand and sales performance of the iPhone to increase. According to some sources, AT&T will be announcing a new $59.99 plan as the new minimum service plan you need to sign-up for when buying the new iPhone.

That’s $10 cheaper than the current $69.99 plan allowing you to save $240 on a 2 year contract. Of course, this isn’t confirmed just yet, but with AT&T and the iPhone set to face stiff competition from Sprint and their Palm Pre, this strategic move will most likely play a vital role for them to win the battle.

(Source) PMP Today

Tags: At&T, cheaper iphone, iPhone, Palm, sales performance, Sprint, stiff competition

A new prepaid calling option has been unveiled by AT&T. The new promo which will start on May 11 offers unlimited nationwide calling for just three dollars per day. AT&T GoPhone customers will enjoy the flexibility of unlimited calling with charges only applying on days when they make or receive voice calls.

The new AT&T GoPhone plan includes no roaming or long distance fees on the company’s national wireless network, making it a convenient and affordable option for customers who prefer a “Pay As You Go” package. Customers on the new GoPhone Unlimited Calling plan will also be able to use text messaging and data service at the same pay per use rates as all other GoPhone Pay As You Go plans, or customers can add messaging or data packages. Refills are sold at more than 200,000 locations across the U.S.

AT&T GoPhone packages, which include a new device plus $15 airtime credit, are available in all AT&T stores, as well as other retail locations. Current GoPhone customers will be able to switch to the unlimited calling plan by calling 611 from their handset, or 800-901-9878 from a landline phone. Feature packages such as unlimited text messaging for $19.99 can be added by choosing the option ‘Buy Features.’

(Source) Press

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Thanks to the FCC, we have caught wind of yet another announced cellphone that is gearing up for a release in the near future, the Nokia 6750 Mural.  With its RAZR-like clamshell design and dual displays (external and internal), the 6750 Mural seems like a low-end 3G device headed straight for AT&T, evident by references to AT&T’s VideoShare and MediaNet and a dedicated CV button for quick access to AT&T’s cellular video service.  The handset will support 3G in the 850/1900 range and also has a 2-megapixel camera, dedicated music keys, Bluetooth, microSD slot with support for up to 8GB. That’s about all we know at this moment on the Nokia 6750 Mural, but we will keep you posted when we know more.

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This summer is not purely about travel and vacations. It is also the time where AT&T will be disseminating the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone which is sure to get people trooping down to their stores.

AT&T consumer, small business and enterprise customers will enjoy new features and enhanced performance, including both Wi-Fi and GPS, a fast next generation processor, rich multimedia capabilities and ample memory for applications offered from AT&T. With the BlackBerry Curve 8900 from AT&T, users can get a faster, richer experience surfing the Internet and accessing their social networking or line-of-business applications via AT&T’s wireless and Wi-Fi networks.

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone sports a slim, refined design and is the thinnest, full-QWERTY BlackBerry smartphone yet. It features a striking high-resolution display (480×360), delivering smooth video playback and crisp images. In addition to its industry leading email and messaging, and premium phone features, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 packs a wealth of multimedia capabilities.

Users who select an unlimited data plan with the BlackBerry Curve 8900 will also receive free AT&T Wi-Fi access at nearly 20,000 hotspots in the U.S. - including retail stores, restaurants and airports from coast-to-coast, an unmatched value add for mobile professionals who spend as much time out of the office as in it. The smartphone can also easily connect to a home or office Wi-Fi network.

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone will be available in AT&T stores and online at www.wireless.att.com in the early summer.

(Source) Press

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The wait is over folks, the long overdue E71x is here at last.  Interested businessmen can head right over to AT&T website to order one for a throwaway price of just $99.99, which is a 100 bucks lesser than what was rumored and a great deal even if it’s on a two-year contract after a $50 mail-in rebate considering its full metal body and its all-business demeanor running Symbian S60 ver3.2, HSDPA/3G support, WiFi, a full QWERTY keypad, Bluetooth, and GPS.  There’s even a 3.2 megapixel camera for snapping up memories on your next office outing.  Hop over to AT&T to get yours.

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All those AT&T subscribers waiting for their carrier to finally offer the Curve 8900 should be feeling pretty happy right now. Word on the street is that the Curve 8900 is heading to AT&T and this BlackBerry will be available in stores in June. The phone will not come with any different features compared to the T-Mobile version so it won’t surprise you in any way. The prices for the 8900 haven’t been announced yet but you should expect AT&T’s Curve 8900 to cost as much as the T-Mobile version.

via BGR

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The thing with rumors and hidden sources is that you can never know exactly who’s telling the truth. Yesterday we heard that the Palm Eos will be released by AT&T. Today we hear the Sprint will have it too in the third quarter of the year. Sources within Sprint have confirmed such a device and the said handset is in testing as we speak. Maybe by tomorrow T-Mobile will also have a version of the Eos scheduled for release this fall. will the Pre arrive from any other carriers? We’ll keep you updated!

And on a different not the Eos could very well wear one of the following names: Mini Pre, Pixie or Castle.

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Sony Ericsson’s W518a has just been approved by the FCC and it’s going to arrive soon in the USA from AT&T. We don’t have exact dates for you but the phone should be available in the following months. The W518a is a GPS-version of the Sony Ericsson W508 and it will feature a QVGA display, external music-dedicated keys and a 3.2 megapixel camera. We’ll be waiting for some prices with those final arrival dates.

via FCC

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You’ve got it folk, the Eos is another Palm handset running the all new webOS. The phone will be launched by AT&T sometime after the Pre and it will cost you $349 before any rebates. In the mean time here are the specs of the phone:

• Quad-band GSM, 850/1900MHz HSDPA
• 111 x 55 x 10.6mm
• 2.63-inch 320 x 400 capacitive display
• 4GB storage
• Camera: 2 megapixel fixed focus digital camera and flash / video capture
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.1 w/ A2DP and EDR, USB 2.0 via micro USB
• Removable 1150 mAh battery (4 hours 3G talk time)
• Messaging: SMS, MMS, integrated IM client
• Contact sync with AT&T Address Book
• MediaNet
• Cellular Video
• Email: POP3, IMAP4, and EAS support
• A-GPS
• Audio: WAV, MP3, AAC, AAC+ ringtones
• Video Playback: MPEG4, H.264, H.263

via Engadget

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Not only AT&T had a great first quarter, Verizon Wireless did too. Verizon brought in $26.6 billion which is 11.6% more than last year. Cash flow is up 20% at $6.4 million compared to 2008. Verizon also managed to get a net 1.3 million new wireless subscribers. As for FiOS TV the company brought in 299,000 new net subscribers and 298,000 new FiOS Internet customers. As you can see Verizon manages to survive without the iPhone when it comes to its wireless business. What will happen when the iPhone finally hits?

via Verizon

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AT&T plans to get rid of quite a few phones these days. The HTC Fuze is just another example. Refurbished models will get an impressive $499 discount which means they will cost exactly $0. You will still have to agree to a 2-year contract and a new activation but the phone will not cost you anything. Is it worth it? Verizon and Sprint are currently charging $349 and $299 respectively for an HTC Touch Pro, so the Fuze, even if refurbished, sounds like a good idea.

via AT&T

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T-Mobile seems happy to announce that it has sold over one million G1 Android phones in the USA so far. That’s quite an achievement considering that the phone has been launched by a carrier who’s 3G network is still young. As a matter of fact the G1 is the most popular 3G phone sold by T-Mobile so far considering that from the 1.5 million 3G handsets active on T-Mobile’s network over a million are represented by HTC’s G1. Considering that T-Mobile is going to expand the current 3G network and that the carrier is planning more Android phones for 2009, are we to expect more and more subscribers to switch to an Android-powered T-Mobile handset? And let’s not forget that this year the competition is going to unveil some serious smartphones: Sprint will bring the Pre, AT&T the next-gen iPhone and Verizon the Storm 2 and not only. What about you? Have you purchased your first Android phone yet?

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In 2008 and in Q1 2009 AT&T has added 75 new New York metro cell sites. Was that good for you? Did you feel any changes? During the last 15 months AT&T subscribers living in the New Jersey, New York and Long Island areas should have noticed significant improvements. That doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone is absolutely happy with AT&T’s services. And we can’t but wonder when will other markets suffer similar upgrades?

Here’s what AT&T has been working on in 2008:

• Along I-78 in Hunterdon County west of Exit 11 and between Exit 33 and I-287 in NJ
• Along the West Side Highway from 7th Avenue to West 10th Street in Manhattan
• The Sprain Brook Parkway from Route 100C to 100 and I-684 near Goldens Bridge in Valhalla, NY
• The Long Island Expressway near Exit 51 in Huntington Station, NY
• Perrineville, Prospect Plains, Union Valley & Applegarth Roads all in Monroe Township in Middlesex County, NJ
• Main Street and Ocean Avenue in Northport, NY
• The Southern State and Sagtikos Parkways in Bayshore, NY

And here are the most recent network improvements.

• The NJ Transit line in Glen Rock, NJ
• Todt Hill Road in Staten Island
• Howells Road and the Sunrise Highway in Bayshore, NY
• Greenwich Village from Washington Square Park to East 12th Street, Central Park South
• The Upper East Side from East 82nd to East 91st Street in Manhattan

If you have been noticing better AT&T service areas let us know.

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It looks like Apple really likes its partnership with AT&T. In fact Apple’s COO said about the collaboration between the two companies the following:

We believe they’re the best wireless provider in the U.S.. They put the full force and weight of their company behind it. We’re very happy with the relationship we have and do not have a plan to change it.

Does that mean that Apple will extend the exclusive deal it has with AT&T beyond 2010? We do know that Apple won’t make a CDMA version so Verizon or Sprint will not get the iPhone just yet and T-Mobile’s UMA 3G network is two small right now to even think about an iPhone for it. But since everyone is testing LTE and getting ready to launch 4G networks in the future, can we assume that Apple will change its mind when the iPhone 4G will be ready to hit the market?

via dvice

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From the comparison chart above one would think that AT&T and Apple fear the Pre. Why else would the try to make customers believe that the Pre is by far inferior when it comes to features and even design. If you follow the text above you will notice how the iPhone is so much better because it can be used for free WiFi access in Starbucks connections. And the iPhone is available in black and white as opposed to only a black Pre. It will be interesting to see which phone will sell most this summer. The iPhone seems to be the favorite in this competition but the Pre is worthy of your attention. After all AT&T is taking it seriously and even Angelina digs it.

via precentral

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Say what you will but the financial crisis isn’t affecting everyone similarly. As opposed to others that revealed important losses for the first quarter AT&T managed to bring in loads of cash during the same period. The revenue for the first quarter came in at $30.57 billion and the most impressive earnings came from the wireless and U-Verse services. AT&T Mobility brought in 1.2 million new subscribers and it activated 1.6 million iPhones during the last three months. Wireless data revenue grew 38.6% to $3.2 billion and operating income margine grew 26% compared to 2008.

AT&T also added 284,000 net U-Verse TV subscribers, twice as much as it did in Q1 2008. As for wireless broadband subscribers AT&T added 471,000 subscribers and now it has 16.7 million total broadband users.

via AT&T

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T-Mobile has a new Sony Ericsson phone scheduled to be released soon. It’s the C905 which has just been approved by the FCC. T-Mobile will sell it as the CS8, which means its the version for T-Mobile’s GSM and AWS 3G bands. The phone should arrive later this year so both AT&T and T-Mo subscribers will be able to enjoy that same phone. Question is, who will be the first one to launch it?

via Engadget

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