T-Mobile

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110912_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Netflix finally released an update that will let users of older Android devices stream movies on the go. The long-awaited update will support 80% of devices running Android versions 2.2 and 2.3. Unfortunately, the release still isn’t compatible with older Android tablets. In other news, Microsoft is Continue Reading →

Everyone says AT&T was surprised. I’m not sure why. Everyone expected some kind of pushback. Although, considering the scope and complexity of the deal, the Obama Administration’s lawsuit to stop the AT&T’s $39Billion acquisition of T-Mobile did come very quickly. What are the issues? “Were the merger to proceed, there would only be three providers Continue Reading →

The U.S. Justice Department is suing to block the potential merger between AT&T and T-Mobile. It’s argued that the $39 billion merger would be a violation of antitrust policy by limiting wireless competition. AT&T still wants to pursue the deal and will have to spend an eternity battling the government in court. Read the full Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110901_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] The U.S. Justice Department is suing to block the potential merger between AT&T and T-Mobile. It’s argued that the $39 billion merger would be a violation of antitrust policy by limiting wireless competition. AT&T still wants to pursue the deal and will have to spend an eternity Continue Reading →

Samsung’s newest smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S II will not launch on Verizon Wireless. Due in September, the Galaxy S II will be a serious contender to the iPhone, offering some of the best hardware and software available for Android phones. AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile will all receive the Galaxy S II before Apple’s debut Continue Reading →

BlackBerry’s first 4G smartphone, the Bold 9900 is making its way to T-Mobile. Unfortunately, with a $50 mail-in rebate the phone still costs $250, above the cost of most every subsidized smartphone. RIM isn’t helping consumers pick its products. Read the full article at CNet.com Continue Reading →

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AT&T recently announced that heavy users of its unlimited mobile data plan would see their speeds throttled starting October 1st.  This won’t affect the average user, but AT&T is using it as another example of why its T-Mobile buyout should be approved. Read the full article at IBTimes.com Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/110801_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] Missouri recently banned student-teacher Facebook friendships under a law preventing students from having social relationships with their teachers. The law specifically prevents ‘exclusive’ access to students, which bans using Facebook for things like private study groups. Some teachers believe the ban will prevent students who wouldn’t otherwise Continue Reading →

In an effort to push its buyout of T-Mobile through legal challenges, AT&T has spent 58% more than last year on government lobbying during the second quarter. In that quarter, AT&T has spent $4.9 million trying to convince Congress and other government agencies that the deal doesn’t violate antitrust regulations. Read the full article at Continue Reading →