As the world continues to find ways to properly dispose of used up and non-functioning gadgets like mobile phones today, ecoATM has revealed a neat device that can do it all in an automated fashion. Carrying the same technology we see in ATM banking, the Automatec eCycling Stations provide an easier way to dispose of old phones and getting paid on the spot.

All you have to do is insert your device, wait for the machine to value it and then you get the money. It is as simple as that. But you have to wonder about the procedure like the appreciation of the phone and see if you can really get the competitive value for it. Other than that, you may find this ecoATM systems next quarter in places like San Diego, Boston, Dallas and Seattle. Let’s see how it goes.

(Source) Mobile Roar

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We already knew that Verizon will start LTE trials by the end of the year but we had no idea that Big Red was going to start testing from July. It looks like the company has completed the first tests on July 15 in Seattle while testing in Boston has just been finished.

Verizon used LG and Samsung LTE devices but we have no idea what handsets are capable of LTE connectivity right now. According to Verizon, Motorola is also working on LTE phones so the carrier should have quite a few phones ready for the new 4G network.

Boston and Seattle currently have ten LTE cell sites and Verizon reiterated its hope to launch LTE in as many as 30 markets next year. Curious about that LTE transfer speed? Verizon is saying that at launch we can expect 7-12Mbps download and 3.5Mbps upload speeds. So what do you think? Ready to switch carriers and try some LTE out?

via engadget

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Verizon seems really eager to launch that LTE network! We’re not sure if the company will manage to roll it out in the first quarter of 2010 but Big Red is planning to launch trials in Seattle and Boston later this year. If everything goes well, and we hope it does, Verizon will launch the new 4G network in up to 30 markets in 2010. That’s not exactly nationwide but it’s a healthy start. By 2013 Verizon plans to have 100 points of presence by 2013. Whether the whole LTE rush is related to Apple’s future tablet or not remains to be established later on. In the mean time, if you live in Boston or Seattle and if you’re a Verizon customer, then you might enjoy some LTE action later this year!

via Phone Scoop

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