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Which is the fastest iPhone carrier in your neighborhood?

A new app makes it easy (and fun!) to compare download speeds, but can it be trusted?

According to the snapshot at right, AT&T's (T) cellular service in Park Slope Brooklyn is nearly 5 times faster than Verizon's (VZ) and more than 7 times faster than Sprint's (S).

At least that's the reading I get on my...

Verizon Expands 4G LTE Across Ten California Markets As Well As Reno, Nevada

Verizon continues to blanket the US with 4G LTE while the rest of the carriers desperately play catch up. We’re quick to complain about Verizon’s high prices but at least they’re putting that money to work. Today, Verizon announced it will be expanding its...

Canadians may soon get relief from harsh cellphone early termination fees

The provincial government of Ontario is pushing for new legislation that would protect consumers from otherwise strict penalties when canceling cellular service early—before the end of a contract. The Wireles...

Wireless carriers, US government join forces to lower phone theft

Major US wireless providers—Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile—are joining forces with the US government in an effort to combat phone theft. The Wall Street Journal reports the wireless companies will build and ...

‘You come for the product, you stay for the ecosystem’

The latest comScore data suggest that half of iPhone buyers are repeat customers

Here's a lesson from Asymco's Horace Dediu in how to add color and value to raw data.

First he did what comScore should have done when it released its February U.S. mobile phone market report: He graphed the data, showing not only comScore's latest...

iPhone Users Twice As Likely To Connect To Wi-Fi Than Android Users

iphone-wifi-hotspotChances are to save on your 3G dataplan, you’ve enabled Wi-Fi on your iPhone. However, if you’re an Android user, you’re less likely to do so. According to a new study by ComScore, 71% of iPhone users are connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot, while...

The best way to unlock your AT&T iPhone may be through Tim Cook’s office

When 9to5Mac brought you the story about Tim Cook convincing AT&T to unlock an iPhone on a customer’s behalf, we knew it would cause a bit of controversy because of AT&T’s questionable unlocking policies. Confusion among consumers regarding inconsistent policies for unlocking iPhones that have finished contractual obligations is nothing new. As witnessed in our original...

Watch out, Apple — that Samsung in your mirror may be closer than you think

The iPhone 4S is currently the king of the hill when it comes to smartphone sales in the U.S., but Samsung is coming on strong as the second place manufacturer for U.S. mobile carriers according to Canaccord Genuity analyst Michael Walkley. Ap...

Is LTE hurting iPhone sales on Verizon?

“We believe cumulative Android smartphones may have represented over 50% of total smartphone sales at Verizon for the first time since the iPhone 4S launch. In fact, our checks indicated sales of the iPhone 4S at Verizon were not as strong in terms of total smartphone [...]

Is LTE hurting iPhone sales on Verizon?

“We believe cumulative Android smartphones may have represented over 50% of total smartphone sales at Verizon for the first time since the iPhone 4S launch. In fact, our checks indicated sales of the iPhone 4S at Verizon were not as strong in terms of total smartphone [...]

Analyst: AT&T & Sprint selling more iPhones than all other smartphones combined

While noting its March numbers indicate continued growth for the iPhone’s marketshare, Canaccord Genuity analyst Mike Walkley (via AllThingsD) said the iPhone is currently outselling “all other smartphones” at both AT&T and Sprint together. He also said Verizon is selling roughly as many iPhones as all Android phones combined: “Our March checks indicated the iPhone continues...

Verizon Jetpack MiFi Launching April 12th For $50, Bringing Blazing Fast 4G To Your WiFi Devices

Announced at CES 2012 in January, Verizon’s Jetpack MiFi 4620L is finally launching on April 12th, Verizon announced today. The Jetpack MiFi 4620L packs 4G LTE and 3G and will be available for $50 with a two-year contract, after a $50 mail-in-rebate. If you...