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//Monday, September 29, 2008


  iPhone heading to Verizon in 2009?
"We've fielded a couple of tips (some more sketchy than others) about EVDO iPhones floating around Cupertino in the past, but today's tipster seems a little bit more sure of himself. Besides having some Verizon insider credentials, he seems to know way too much about Verizon-Apple politics. According to him, Apple will be announcing iPhones for Verizon Wireless in 2009, perhaps as early Macworld 2009. Negotiations between Apple and Verizon are ongoing but they expect to hammer out agreements by the end of the year." Read the full story @ 9to5Mac .

Verizon was Apple's first choice for the original iPhone, but Verizon rejected it because they did not want to give Apple full control over iPhone distribution.

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//Monday, September 22, 2008


  Verizon goes contract free
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Beginning today, Verizon Wireless customers who want to enjoy the best customer experience in wireless, but don’t want to sign a one- or two-year customer agreement have a month-to-month option. The new Month-to-Month agreement is an extension of the company’s overall commitment to delivering its customers quality products and services over the nation’s most reliable wireless network, while providing the industry’s best customer service. Verizon Wireless’ new Month-to-Month agreement gives customers the freedom to purchase new devices at full-retail price, or use their own CDMA devices without the commitment of a one- or two-year contract. Additionally customers can terminate their agreement at the end of any month without paying an Early Termination Fee. The company’s Month-to-Month agreement is now available on all Nationwide Voice and Data plans for both new and current contract customers. Current contract customers must fulfill the terms of their current contract before moving to a Month-to-Month agreement. Customers who want to sign up for a Verizon Wireless Month-to-Month plan can visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, go online at www.verizonwireless.com or call 1-800-2 JOIN IN.

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//Tuesday, September 16, 2008


  Verizon's BlackBerry Storm page goes live

Verizon has posted a page on its site for the BlackBerry Storm. The site will allow customers to sign up for email alerts to get the latest information about the BlackBerry Storm. and when its available for purchase.

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//Monday, September 15, 2008


  Verizon BlackBerry Storm gets closer to release

A Verizon BlackBerry Storm "Talking Points" form has been leaked. No word on when Verizon will be officially announcing the all touchscreen BlackBerry Storm, but chances are soon since this has been leaked. Stay tuned.

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//Thursday, August 28, 2008


  BlackBerry Storm 9530 for Verizon gets boxed

Engadget Mobile has gotten hold of the Verizon BlackBerry Storm's packaging. The BlackBerry Storm will be RIM's first touchscreen device and will come pre-installed with an 8GB Sandisk microSD card (puts it on par with iPhone). No word on an exact date for release, but it should be pretty soon now that an official box has appeared.

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//Wednesday, July 02, 2008


  Palm releases Verizon Treo 755p update
Palm has released a Verizon Treo 755p update . Palm's support page lists this update as:

"This software update is a tune-up that improves the phone application, stability and device usability."

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//Thursday, June 12, 2008


  Palm announces Palm Centro for Verizon Wireless

Palm has announced that the Palm Centro is now available for Verizon Wireless customers. You can purchase the "Cobalt Blue" Centro for $99.99 when signing a new 2 year contract.

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//Monday, June 02, 2008


  Verizon slide reveals Treo 800w specs and launch

Engadget has come across some slides of upcoming Verizon phones. Verizon will roll out the Treo 800w in Q3 of 2008.

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//Monday, April 21, 2008


  Verizon Centro

Engadget has posted images of the unannounced Verizon Centro. According to Engadget, Verizon will be releasing a blue Centro very soon.

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//Tuesday, February 19, 2008


  Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile go unlimited
Verizon , AT&T , Sprint , and T-Mobile have all announced "unlimited" cell phone plans. $99 is the price (as well as a 2 year contract) and each carrier wants you to choose them to go "unlimited",

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//Monday, January 14, 2008


  Palm Treo 755p from Verizon Review

For the past month I have been road testing the new Treo 755p from Verizon Wireless for Gadgets On the Go. The following is my review of the newest Palm Treo smartphone to debut on the Verizon Wireless network.

Body Style

The single biggest improvement that the Treo 755p has to offer over the model it replaces, the Treo 700p, is its redesigned body. The 755p now has an internalized antenna bringing it in line with many of the other competing devices on the market today. For many customers, this will be a welcomed and long awaited change.

Palm has also worked to improve the way the Treo feels when you are holding it in your hand. To achieve these improvements, Palm used soft touch paint and changed the contours along the sides. Rather than a convex edge, the sides of the Treo 755p are concave. As a result, the Treo 755p is much easier to hold as you are rushing about your busy day. The Treo 755p is also slimmer and lighter than the 700p, though it is hard to notice the change even with the two devices sitting side-by-side.

Owners of previous Palm OS devices from the recent past will be happy to learn that the Treo 755p uses the same multi-connector data port as was used on the Treo 650, Treo 700p, and the Palm TX. Customers upgrading from those devices will be able to reuse many of their existing accessories. For example, I was able to use my Treo 650/700p HotSync Cradle kit, spare HotSync cables and chargers, hard and soft carry cases, and vehicle mount with the Treo 755p. Regrettably, some accessories won’t work on the Treo 755p. The Treo 755p includes a miniSD card slot. If you have used full high Secure Digital (SD) or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) cards with earlier devices from Palm, they won’t work with the 755p. A change in card formats was necessary to accommodate the internalized antenna. The good news is that the miniSD card slot on the 755p does support the newer miniSDHC card formats.

Software Enhancements

The Treo 755p is noticeably more stable than the Treo 700p. During the entire month I was using the 755p, the device did not reset once on me. Google Maps is now bundled on the device and has been integrated with the Contacts application. To use the feature, look up an address in a Contacts records, and tap the Map button. You can now quickly obtain directions to locations that are in your contacts database. (If you plan on using this feature, or others that require a connection to the Internet, you will want to purchase a Verizon Wireless data plan in addition to the voice plan.)

For the most part, the software on the Treo 755p felt snappy and responsive. I was able to quickly jump between the preinstalled and third-party applications that I installed on the device. While over-all performance has been improved over the Treo 700p, the Blazer web browser still had a little bit of a lag starting up and closing down.

There are two changes in the factory default software package that I would liked to have seen Palm make. The first is the inclusion of VersaMail 4.0, rather than VeraMail 3.5.5 with the device. VersaMail is Palm’s email client. (Requires manual installation using the MyPalm application on the Treo.) VersaMail 3.5.5 is functional, however, it would have been nice if Palm had added VersaMail 4.0 to the 755p for it’s background synchronization feature. The Palm representative that I spoke with suggested that Palm was not planning on releasing an upgrade to VersaMail 4.0 for devices that did not ship with it. Disappointing. The second change that I would have made would have been to make the Voice Dial software the full version rather than a 14-day trial. Treo smartphones that are based on the Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system, like the Treo 750, come bundled with a voice dialing application and Palm OS Treo smartphone customers deserve no less. (If you wish to keep using the Voice Dial software after the initial 14-day trial, the cost is an additional $16 dollars.)

During my trial period, there where four applications that I either upgraded or installed to enhance my personal productivity. These items are subjective and will vary from user to user. I started off by installing Treoware’s LEDOff utility to over ride the constant blinking of the Verizon Treo’s LED since I prefer the LED to only blink when I need to be alerted to an event. I also installed Tyler Faux’s LudusP utility; which I used to remap the Menu button to the green send button. For me, it is a more natural movement to press the green send button to open a menu when my thumb is on the 5-way navigator than reaching down to the Menu button located in the lower right of the keyboard. Since I use my Treo for writing and note taking, I upgraded the bundled version of DataViz Documents To Go from version 9 Professional to version 10 Premium for Microsoft Office 2007 compatibility. And lastly, since I like to listen to music while I write, I upgraded Normsoft Pocket Tunes from version 3 to version 4.

In Conclusion

The Treo 755p is a solid device for both business and consumer oriented users alike. Unlike the Sprint edition, the Verizon Treo 755p is only available in an Azure Green. (It looks better in person than it does on the web.) Palm has made some positive changes in the areas of hardware and software. The refined body of the Treo 755p makes it easy to work with through out the day. The software improvements have added a welcome level of functionality and stability to the product.

To use the Treo 755p, you will need at least one free USB port on your computer and be running either Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, or Mac OS X 10.2 or later. At this time, there is no support for 64-bit versions of Windows XP or Windows Vista, which is something I would like to see Palm address before the end of the year.

For more information, including details about how to by the Treo 755p, visit the Palm website.

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//Monday, December 17, 2007


  Verizon Treo 755p pricing

The Verizon Treo 755p is available in Azure Green and pricing is shown above. The Treo 755p will sell for $579 with no contract.

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  Palm and Verizon announce the Treo 755p for Verizon

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//Friday, December 14, 2007


  Verizon Treo 755p's launch is imminent

PalmInfocenter is reporting that the very much delayed Verizon Treo 755p is on its way to being made officially available. Some customers have been able to order the 755p through Verizon's B2B telesales. Verizon retail stores are expected to have the Treo 755p on sale January 8th.

Pricing is expected to be:

Full retail price $569.99

2 year contract price $449.99

1 year contract price $519.99

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//Tuesday, December 04, 2007


  Consumer Reports study garners rave reviews for iPhone, Verizon
"Cell users gave three bars to Verizon's service, but Apple's iPhone won best-phone honors in a new Consumer Reports study.

Verizon earned a 69% score from users and won points for having a bit better coverage, less static and fewer dropped calls than fellow giants T-Mobile and AT&T.

Sprint came up worst, with a 59% score in New York.

The pricey iPhone, which works with AT&T service, was narrowly judged best phone by a panel of experts, edging out Treo and Blackjack models.

The results were part of a nationwide survey of more than 47,000 readers in 20 metro areas that appears in the magazine's upcoming issue.

Not surprisingly, cell phone users aren't very pleased with their service overall, with less than half saying they are completely or somewhat satisfied with their service.

The satisfaction rating is markedly less than similar figures for other services like cable and satellite TV or Internet service providers.

Cell phone companies also get poor marks for customer service, especially hard-to-understand policies about service contracts." Via NY Daily News .

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//Tuesday, November 27, 2007


  Verizon promises open device, software access
"Verizon today hoped to shake up the US cellular industry by announcing a new strategy that will allow customers more choice of their own hardware and software. Nicknamed "Any Apps, Any Device," the option will let any cellphone, computer, or similar device that meets a certain minimum technical threshold run on the carrier's network and use its services. Testing will also certify those devices not already offered by Verizon to greenlight them for the company's network, the company says. These devices will be able to use any software users like rather than what Verizon dictates for its own handsets.

The provider sees the expansion as a "transformation" for the industry but notes that its core strategy of offering locked phones with customized, controlled software will remain intact. Whether prices will change for service plans for unrestricted devices is unknown, but the technical guidelines will be published by early 2008 and will see the open service available across all of Verizon's service areas by the end of 2008."

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//Monday, November 26, 2007


  Verizon Treo 755p coming soon

It looks like Verizon still plans on releasing the Treo 755p. Verizon has posted a page for the Treo 755p where you can sign up to be notified when it's available.

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//Thursday, November 08, 2007


  Verizon LG Voyager now available for pre-order

Verizon is now making the LG Voyager available for pre-order. The Voager will retail for $299 with a new 2 year contract. The LG Voyager is Verizon's response to the iPhone.

"If sublime style and profound performance are part of your mobile destiny, the new Verizon Wireless Voyager™ by LG is just what you've been waiting for. The first handset with both interactive touch screen and a full QWERTY keyboard, this one−of−a−kind wonder can also tune you in and turn you on to V CAST Mobile TV and full HTML Internet browsing. The VOYAGER will take you where you want to go with a music player, dual speakers for stereo sound, Bluetooth®, and a 2.0 megapixel camera & camcorder. For the ultimate mobile excursion, there is nothing like the VOYAGER."

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//Wednesday, October 31, 2007


  Google in talks with Verizon and Sprint
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Google is currently in talks with Verizon and Sprint about its new mobile-phone operating system.

"Google Inc. is in advanced talks with two top U.S. cellphone operators, Verizon Wireless and Sprint Nextel Corp., about selling handsets tailored to its new mobile-phone operating system, people familiar with the matter said.

Deals with the carriers would represent a major breakthrough for the Internet search giant, which until now has encountered wariness from some quarters of the wireless industry about its mobile-phone plans. Google shares crossed $700 Wednesday on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The milestone is a fresh intraday high for the company, after it passed $600 for the first time only three weeks ago.

Within two weeks, Google is expected to announce new software and services that handset makers could use to build customized Google-powered phones. The company needs wireless operators to sign on to the project in order to get its mobile devices in front of consumers by the middle of next year. Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of Verizon Communications Inc. and Vodafone Group PLC, and Sprint Nextel are both in advanced discussions with Google, the people familiar with the talks said."

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//Thursday, October 18, 2007


  Verizon's smartphone lineup for the holidays

ASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless is heading into the holidays with a roster of new personal digital assistants (PDAs) and smartphones that give customers exciting options for both business and personal connectivity. The first of the line-up, the SCH-i760 from Samsung, is available online October 19 and in stores November 2. Also joining the portfolio of robust wireless business tools built to handle the speed of Verizon Wireless' broadband network, are the Verizon Wireless XV6800, the Palm Treo 755p and the SMT5800 smartphone.

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//Wednesday, October 03, 2007


  Verizon Wireless Launches LG Voyager QWERTY Phone

"Today Verizon Wireless showed off the LG Voyager, a followup to the popular LG enV. The LG Voyager features a large touchscreen on the front with haptic feedback, giving users a small vibration when they touch a button. This messaging-centric phone flips open like a laptop to reveal a QWERTY keyboard. The LG Voyager is exclusive to Verizon Wireless and features support for its high-speed EV-DO 3G network. The Voyager also includes a full HTML web browser, as well as V CAST Music and Video and V CAST Mobile TV. The music player on the LG Voyager supports .MP3, .WMA, and unprotected .AAC music files.

The LG Voyager also features a 2.0 megapixel camera with video capture, as well as a microSD card slot, with support for capacities up to 8GB. The LG Voyager will be in stores by the end of November 2007, pricing has not yet been announced."

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//Wednesday, August 22, 2007


  Verizon debuts Motorola MOTO Q music 9m Smartphone

Verizon Wireless has debuted the Motorola MOTO Q music 9m Smartphone . The Motorola MOTO Q music 9m Smartphone runs Windows Mobile 6, runs on Verizon's EV-DO network, 64MB memory, Bluetooth, Mini SD card support and more.

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//Thursday, August 16, 2007


  Verizon Treo 755p Release in November?

According to PalmInfocenter , it looks like Verizon is delaying the release of the Treo 755p until November. A "leaked" Verizon roadmap now shows that Verizon plans on releasing the Treo 755p some time in November.

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//Sunday, August 12, 2007


  Palm removes Verizon Treo 700p, Treo 700w/wx updates
According to PalmInfocenter Palm has removed the Verizon Treo 700p, Treo 700w, and Treo 700wx ROM updates that were released recently.

Palm gives these reasons for the removal:

"We have taken down the Verizon Wireless Treo 700p and 700w/wx updaters as a result of increasing customer reports of network connectivity issues following the updates. We are currently investigating the issue and will re-post as soon as they become available.

The reported error displays "Error 3000 - Data network is not available" when attempting to connect to the data network. This error does not affect your device or personal data in any other way. Thank you for your patience."

"The reported error displays "Error 3000 - Data network is not available" when attempting to connect to the data network. This error does not affect your device or personal data in any other way. Thank you for your patience."

Palm hasn't been having too much success these days with releasing ROM updates. A day after the Sprint Treo 700p MR update Palm removed it from their site because it was causing problems after 700p users updated their Treo 700p. Palm finally re-released the update and all is well. Lets hope Palm does the same thing for Verizon Treo owners.

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//Friday, July 20, 2007


  HTC Vogue - a CMDA version of HTC Touch - coming to Sprint or Verizon soon

According to msmobiles , Sprint or Verizon will be getting the HTC Vogue (CDMA version of the HTC Touch). It just got approved by the FCC, so expect it soon.

Some highlights about this Windows Mobile phone:

* the second phone from HTC that uses "TouchFLO" technology - a touch screen that recognizes that user uses fingers instead of stylus and extensions in Windows Mobile that improve usability

* powered by Windows Mobile Professional (with touch screen)

* works with CDMA EVDO - a wireless broadband much faster than EDGE

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//Thursday, July 19, 2007


  Verizon Treo 755p

An anonymous tipster has sent Engadget pictures of the Verizon Treo 755p. We all knew the 755p was coming to Verizon by September, but it looks like it could be coming sooner.

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//Thursday, July 12, 2007


  Palm releases Verizon Treo 700p MR update

Palm has posted the Treo 700p MR update for Verizon customers. Palm has posted the following information:

"As part of our continuous effort to give customers the best possible experience, Palm offers an update that features performance and reliability enhancements.

Product enhancements:

* Performance improvements to phone application

* System improvements to minimize skipping during music playback and eliminate audio delays experienced on some games

* Performance improvement to minimize delays experienced when loading Blazer® browser

* Support for new daylight savings time legislation, plus a simplified Date/Time preference panel

* Increased expansion card support including 4GB SD cards and SDHC cards

* Resolution of certain "wake up" issues that may occur with certain third party push email solutions

* Improved handling of SMS messages to lessen stalling of messages.

* For customers using Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 with SP 2 and above, an update to VersaMail® client now includes an update to Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® which adds Microsoft’s Direct Push Technology for push email, calendar and contacts. Also adding other EAS functionality such as remote wipe, policy support, and global address lookup

Bluetooth® wireless technology enhancements:

* Increases list of supported/compatible Bluetooth wireless carkits, including BMW and Toyota/Lexus (Denso)

* Improves overall user experience with supported Bluetooth wireless carkits and headsets (e.g. allow user to manually connect / disconnect to a Bluetooth device)

* Additional Bluetooth wireless functionality (e.g. audio routing to Bluetooth headset even when wired headset is plugged in)" Get the update here .

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//Wednesday, July 11, 2007


  Verizon passed on the iPhone, unsure of its success
"The jury is still out on whether Apple Inc.'s iPhone will be a commercial success, Verizon Wireless' General Counsel Steve Zipperstein said Wednesday," Dow Jones reports. "Testifying before a House Telecommunications Subcommittee hearing into the future of the wireless industry, Zipperstein acknowledged that the company was approached by Apple before AT&T Inc. was about being the exclusive supplier of phone service for the new device. 'We didn't view it as the right opportunity for us at that time,' he said."

"Zipperstein said that it was too early to tell whether the iPhone would ultimately be a success in the market," Dow Jones reports." Via MacDailyNews .

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//Saturday, July 07, 2007


  Corporate Verizon Customers Get 700p MR
PalmInfoCenter is reporting that some of Verizon's corporate customers have been able to gain access to the Treo 700p Maintenance Release (MR).

"Over a year after the phone's launch, the long-awaited ROM Maintenance Release for the Verizon version of the Treo 700p is finally being rolled out to certain Verizon Wireless corporate stores. In an odd twist deviating from Palm's usual support practices, Verizon has sent the 700p 1.10 ROM out on SD cards to select corporate stores for Verizon service technician use only. At this point in time, no user-installable version of this update is available nor has a download been leaked."

I wonder what the hold up is for the general availability release of the Verizon 700p MR on the Palm website. I haven't had any trouble applying the 700p MR using the SD card on my Sprint Treo. Hopefully my fellow Verizon Treo 700p customers will be able got get the many bug fixes included in this update.

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//Monday, June 18, 2007


  Motorola Q9M Hands On

The Boy Genius is at it again with a hands on of an un-released device. This time he has the Motorola Q9M, and it has Verizon branding as you can see from the picture.

"The Q9M uses a regular miniUSB port instead of Motorola's new favorite microUSB, which makes charging and connecting a lot easier. The Q9M also looks like it supports miniSD cards for memory expansion, and has a nice red glow around the d-pad. This Q9M brings back the scroll wheel that the GSM Q9 lacked. Another Verizon customization was the home screen. It displays shortcuts for commonly used applications like the camera, messaging, web, music in a circular pattern on the screen. The icons in Windows Mobile are completely customized, and look for VCast music support on here as well. The QWERTY keyboard is fantastic just like the other Q9 we previewed, and the device actually has a metallic plastic on the front, and a black rubberized back. It feels good in your hands, and doesn't seem like you would drop it easily. It's a tad bit thicker than the GSM Q9 but that is understandable seeing as how miniSD cards are supported, but the camera appears to be only 1.3 megapixels."

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//Wednesday, June 06, 2007


  Verizon set to release Treo 755p and Treo 800w
Engadget Mobile is reporting that Verizon it expected to release the Treo 755p in July and a Treo 800w in late August. The Treo 755p will be the same model as the current Treo 755p available on Sprint. The Treo 800w is expected to be an update of the Treo 700w/wx series. The Treo 800w will run Windows Mobile 6, also be the first Windows Mobile Treo with a 320 x 320 screen, and possibly built-in WiFi. Palm has already stated that they plan on releasing WiFi enabled Treos, and we all know how easily Windows Mobile supports it. Hint, hint Palm, please include Wifi in the Treo 800w, or you'll never live it down.

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//Wednesday, April 25, 2007


  Dual-Mode GSM/CDMA RIM BlackBerry 8830 for Sprint and Verizon

"Research In Motion has partnered with the two big US CDMA carriers to launch the new BlackBerry 8830 World Edition, the first dual-mode GSM/CDMA handset from the manufacturer. The BlackBerry 8830 combines EV-DO capable CDMA coverage with a SIM card slot for GSM use when traveling to make the device truly useful when abroad.

The new BlackBerry 8830 is similar to the already available 8800, with the manufacturer's updated design and trackball feature. There really is no going past the dual-mode functionality when looking for a killer feature for the device though, as it will be one of the first generally available devices to have such a feature when it launches with both Sprint and Verizon Wireless. The BlackBerry 8830 will work on 800/1900MHz CDMA/EV-DO networks, and when coupled with a SIM card through your selected carrier's Global BlackBerry service or a third party carrier, will also roam on 900/1800MHz GSM/GPRS services. Unfortunately, it seems that you will not be able to use a SIM card from third party providers with the Verizon Wireless version of the handset, only the one provided with the Global BlackBerry service. The Sprint version does not appear to have this limitation.

Measuring up at 114mm x 66mm x 13.9mm (4.49" x 2.6" x 0.55") and weighing in at 130.4g (4.6oz), the BlackBerry 8830 is both smart and stylish. MicroSD memory cards can be used to complement the 64MB of on board memory, and the device features a 320x240 pixel resolution 65k color TFT LCD display. Standard BlackBerry features like Bluetooth and speakerphone functionality are present, as is a build in GPS module.

The Verizon Wireless BlackBerry 8830 will be available on May 14, while Sprint customers will have to wait until sometime in July of this year."

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//Friday, April 13, 2007


  Verizon also getting Treo 755p

When Palm relesed the Treo 700p it was released at the same time to both Sprint and Verizon. It looks like this will be the case with the Treo 755p. Engadget Mobile is reporting Verizon will also be releasing the Treo 755p.

"Feature lineup appears to be similar (except possibly some LBS), but for the forgetful among us, we'll give them to you again -- dual-band CDMA with EV-DO Rev. A, a 1.3 megapixel shooter, and what appears to be a sleeker, refined look a la Treo 680. Make sure you stay tuned for more details."

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//Wednesday, April 11, 2007


  Verizon Wireless Retakes The Lead In The U.S. Wireless Market
"Verizon Wireless is once again the top U.S. carrier in terms of direct retail subscribers. According to researcher IDC, Verizon jumped back to the number one position in the U.S., edging out AT&T with 56.8 million subscribers compared with AT&T's 56.3 million. Verizon also held the top spot for wireless data revenue and data percentage of average revenue per user.

I remember being at a CTIA show a few years ago when Cingular Wireless agreed to acquire the old AT&T Wireless. At the time, the deal catapulted Cingular ahead of Verizon Wireless to make it the U.S. market leader. But, I also remember that Verizon Wireless at the time said they would eventually eclipse Cingular to reclaim the number one position in the U.S. market.

And now, true to their word, Verizon Wireless is back at number one, even if by the slimmest of margins." Via Information Week.

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//Thursday, April 05, 2007


  Verizon debuts BlackBerry 8830 World Phone
Gizmodo is reporting that Verizon will be releasing the BlackBerry 8830 World Phone. The great thing about this BlackBerry is that it's a CDMA/GSM hybrid phone, meaning you can use it on Verizon's CDMA network with EV-DO speeds and you'll also be able to use it on GSM networks in the US and overseas.

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//Tuesday, April 03, 2007


  BlackBerrry 8300 to appear on T-Mobile around May 7th. Verizon/ Sprint BlackBerry Pearl May 7th?

The Boy Genius is reporting that the WiFi BlackBerry 8300 might make its way to T-Mobile around May 7th. You can expect Verizon and Sprint to release the BlackBerry Pearl around the same time.

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//Tuesday, February 20, 2007


  Verizon Wireless and Palm Announce Treo 700wx Smartphone Now Available
Verizon Wireless and Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM - News) today announced the availability of the Palm® Treo(TM) 700wx smartphone running Microsoft's Windows Mobile 5.0 with Direct Push Technology, adding another choice to Palm's current EV-DO product offerings for Verizon Wireless customers.

The Treo 700wx smartphone combines broadband-like speeds on Verizon Wireless' high-speed network with wireless e-mail(1) and rich media capabilities all in one -- bringing Palm's world-class ease of use to the Windows Mobile platform. The Treo 700wx has a full QWERTY keyboard for easy messaging, a 1.3 megapixel camera, a bright 240 x 240 touch screen and support for Bluetooth® stereo headsets.(2) The built-in 64 MB of RAM allows the use of a more robust set of applications, while storage can be enhanced by using the SD slot to add memory cards of up to 2GB(2), which are great for storing data, photos, music and video.

Verizon Wireless customers using the Treo 700wx have the benefit of Verizon Wireless' BroadbandAccess service -- which runs on the nation's most reliable national wireless broadband network -- to send and receive data. With the wireless broadband connection, customers can get access to broadband speeds while out of the office. Today, Verizon Wireless' broadband network covers more than 200 million Americans in 242 major metropolitan areas and 180 major airports from coast to coast and offers average download speeds of 400-700 kilobits per second.(3)

"People love the Treo smartphone because they are driven by the need to stay in touch and manage a variety of communications and information -- both business and personal," said Tim Roper, vice president, U.S. region, for Palm, Inc. "Palm's one-of-a-kind user experience and broad support of key applications and e-mail solutions make the Treo 700wx a core asset for mobile professionals to stay productive and maximize their downtime while on the road."

The Palm Treo 700wx smartphone from Verizon Wireless is available now at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, Verizon Wireless business channels and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com for $399.99 after a $100 rebate and a new two-year customer agreement.

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