It took a while but Airtel finally opened the gates to 4G for Mumbai customers this weekend. This launch makes Mumbai one of the biggest circles for Airtel to bring the next-generation high-speed network. One important thing to note here is that this is not a commercial launch as Airtel terms it a ‘trial’ that […]
Airtel launches 4G on mobile, comes first on an iPhone
Airtel today announced that iPhone 5s or 5c users will be able to enjoy 4G services on their device if they reside in Bengaluru. While the launch of 4G service on a mobile phone is certainly good news for Indian consumers, the important part of the announcement is the price, which is same as the […]
Airtel switches on the 4G service for Bengaluru
After Kolkata, Bharti Airtel has launched its 4G service for the Bengaluru city. Users in the India’s ‘Silicon Valley’ will now be able to enjoy wireless internet speeds to up to 100Mbps (theoretical). As an introductory offer, Airtel is offering 4G CPE devices for free when a user opts for a Rs. 1,999 or […]
Airtel launches India’s first 4G service
Airtel today became the India’s first operator to launch 4G services and Kolkata will be the first region that will allow high-speed wireless internet speeds. Airtel will use network based on TD-LTE and promises to deliver speeds of up to 40Mbps. Disappointingly, there are no smartphones or tablets to take advantage of but Airtel […]
Reliance Industries to launch 4G services in 2012
3G took its own sweet time to arrive in India but it seems the fourth generation successor will be out sooner than expected. Times of India reports that Reliance Industries will launch 4G services by mid-2012 along with attractively priced tablets. While 4G-enabled tablets could go for a meager Rs. 3,000 price tag, Reliance […]
Samsung exec confirms Galaxy Tab 4G for this year, Galaxy S III for first-half next year
Samsung top executive recently confirmed in an interview that they’re planning to launch a 4G-toting tablet this year. Although there are no details as to what and how the tablet will look, we can expect it to be similar to current Galaxy Tab models. Not a tablet fan? Well, Samsung also confirmed that the […]
Samsung’s LTE phone aka Craft (SCH-r900) gets official for MetroPCS
Samsung has finally unveiled MetroPCS’ first LTE phone – the Craft (SCH-r900). It’s the world’s first commercially available phone supporting LTE, multi-mode, CDMA networks. Samsung Craft goes for $299 after $50 instant rebate and features a 3.3-inch AMOLED touchscreen display, a sliding QWERTY keyboard, 3.2MP autofocus camera with panorama, mosaic shots support, Wi-Fi, GPS, […]
Russia preparing its own dual-screen 4G phone
Russia is developing a 4G phone that will apparently be restricted to Russian borders only. However, the phone’s uniqueness comes from the fact that it has two displays – one side sporting an e-ink display and other one having a regular LCD. The phone will be sold by Russian operator, Yota and is scheduled […]
Samsung’s 4G modem for TeliaSonera now supports 2G/3G bands
Samsung had started selling its first USB-based 4G-only modems for TeliaSonera in December last year and promised to launch 2G/3G supporting modem in first half of 2010. Well, they’ve delivered it with the launch of GT-B3730 that will give the same blistering speeds while connected to a 4G network or 2G/3G in case of […]
Sprint “inadvertently” inflated HTC EVO launch figures
Looks like Sprint made a gaffe in reporting HTC EVO launch day sales records, by mistake. The original release stated that HTC EVO sold more than three times on its first day as compared to combined sales of Samsung Instinct and Palm Pre’s in the first three days. However, it turns out the sales […]