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AT&T, Sprint also part of NSA’s phone data collection probe

By Sean Buckley The National Security Agency’s phone and data collection effort targeting Verizon (NYSE: VZ) also included AT&T (NYSE: T) and Sprint (NYSE: S), according to various reports. While Verizon was initially the only provider named by The Guardian … Continue reading

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Rumor Mill: Apple code limits iPhone data speeds on Verizon, AT&T and Sprint

By Phil Goldstein Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has  inserted code into its iOS operating system that limits the maximum data speeds  iPhone and iPad customers can achieve on the networks of Verizon Wireless (NYSE:VZ),  AT&T Mobility (NYSE:T)  and Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S), according to an  iOS developer. … Continue reading

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U.S. Is Secretly Collecting Records of Verizon Calls

By Charlie Savage and Edward Wyatt The Obama administration is secretly carrying out a domestic surveillance program under which it is collecting business communications records involving Americans under a hotly debated section of the Patriot Act, according to a highly … Continue reading

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The Apps That Eat Your Wireless Data

If you have a tiered data plan for cellular phone, this is some great information! The Apps That Eat Your Wireless Data | Wireless Week.

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NY State commission cautions FCC on AT&T-T-Mobile merger

It will be interesting to see how this plays out. The following chart brings to light just how big AT&T will be if the merger is approved and based on where you live how your provider choices will be affected.   NY State commission cautions … Continue reading

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Senators Wary of AT&T, T-Mobile Deal

This proposed deal needs scrutiny. It will create job loss due to consolidation. It will result in increased pricing for consumers. Finally, it reincarnates the telecommunications monolith-one that was killed in 1984. Senators Wary of AT&T, T-Mobile Deal | Wireless Week.

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Timothy Karr: Throw Your Smartphone Down the Rabbit Hole

I agree totally with Timothy Kerr. The government spent a decade breaking up the old AT&T monopoly. It has taken roughly the same amount of time for it to almost reconstitute itself. It is no longer the single telecommunications monolith it … Continue reading

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Samsung launches Galaxy tablet for U.S. market

Just when I was considering purchasing an Evo or Epic. Now, I have another option to consider! 🙂 Samsung launches Galaxy tablet for U.S. market | Reuters.

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