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PC World — Analysts expect mobile infrastructure investment to rebound slightly this year, led by 3G buildouts and upgrades.

DigiTimes — Sales of 3G handsets in the China market are expected to top 35-43 million units in 2010, accounting for 12-15% of total handset sales compared to a ratio of 6-8% in 2009, according to industry watchers in Taiwan.

IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — Don’t even worry about the “ boss button ” this year because you’ll be able to get your March Madness fix on your iPhone over WiFi and 3G. Last year’s version could only stream over WiFi but AT&T ( NYSE: T ) is apparently confident enough in its network to let games stream over its data ...More network. The $10 app will also include live radio broadcasts, push notifications of scores, social media integration, interactive brackets and a host of other statistics. The “Lite” version will be free and have video highlights and news and scores. A BlackBerry ( NSDQ: RIMM ) version is also expected, but it won’t have video. “Last year, we were the first to do a live sporting event with the March Madness app, and since then the appetite for video and live video has grown massively for us … We one-upped ourselves,” Rob Gelick, the SVP and GM of CBS, told paidContent. I haven’t been following college ball much this year, so I need IntoMobile readers to tell me what team is going to be cutting down the nets this year. Get the March Madness iPhone app ($9.99) [ iTunes link ] [via paidContent ] Related News from IntoMobile: CBS Launches App to Stream March Madness Games to the iPhone Viigo Launches March Madness Pool Buzzwire adds March Madness content to its mobile website Flixwagon – iPhone 3G ready! Into iPhone’s streaming coverage of the Apple iPhone launch! Share this: ...Less

PCMag.com: New Product Reviews — The Sanyo Incognito SCP-6760 offers Boost Mobile customers a shiny, powerful messaging device with 3G and GPS for not much cash.

9 to 5 Mac — CBS Interactive today released the 2010 March Madness application ( $9.99 app store ).  Big difference over last year?  3G streaming of games!  Press release from CBS below ... CBS SPORTS MOBILE ANNOUNCES NCAA® MARCH MADNESS® PRODUCTS FOR 2010   Free & premium NCAA March Madness on Demand ...More apps available for iPhone and iPod Touch, delivering live video, radio, & highlights over 3G and Wi-Fi   CBS Channel on FLO TV provides live video of the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, from the First Round through the Final Four®   LOS ANGELES, CA - Mar. 8, 2010 - CBS Sports Mobile, in partnership with CBSSports.com, CBS Sports and the NCAA, today announced new mobile products for the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. Following up on last year's extremely popular NCAA March Madness on Demand (MMOD) app, CBS is distributing both the premium, live-video app as well as a free "lite" version.   The NCAA March Madness on Demand (MMOD) premium application offers live streaming video and video highlights of the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. Coverage begins with the NCAA Basketball Championship Selection Show on March 14 and continues with every game from the first round of the tournament through the semifinals and championship of the Men's Final Four. New this year, in collaboration with AT&T, the live video will be delivered over 3G, EDGE and Wi-Fi connections. Premium app users can also receive score alerts and listen to live game radio broadcasts from Westwood One throughout the entire tournament, starting with the Opening Round game on March 16.   In addition to the premium app, CBS Sports Mobile has also produced a free, "lite" version that is the perfect companion for any March Madness fan. The lite app provides on-demand video highlights from every game, live scores, and comprehensive news coverage of both the 2010 conference tournaments and NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.   Both the free and premium NCA... ...Less

Ars Technica — Though the 3G-equipped version of the iPad will only be able to get data services from AT&T, Verizon apparently sees the introduction of Apple's tablet device as "an opportunity" for the company to sell data services. A supposed  internal sales memo published by Engadget reveals Verizon's plan to push ...More its MiFi mobile hotspot for the WiFi-only version of the iPad, which will be available April 3 . ~ The memo points out that the WiFi + 3G iPad won't go on sale for at least a few weeks after the WiFi model, costs $130 more, and can only get service through AT&T, which the memo describes as "an overloaded network with limited coverage." Ouch. ~ To be fair, the extra $130 includes GPS hardware in addition to the 3G radios, and AT&T continues to make improvements to its network. But, if you don't want to wait, don't want to pay extra, or just don't want to use AT&T service, Verizon has a point—a mobile hotspot like the MiFi (which can connect up to 5 devices at once) can make a good alternative. ~ A MiFi 2200 from Verizon will run you $50 with current promotions and a two-year contract; without a contract expect to pay about $250. However, Verizon's plans aren't as generous or affordable as the data options AT&T offers for the iPad. Through AT&T, you'll pay $15 per month for up to 250MB of data or $30 per month for unlimited via AT&T, and those plans don't require a contract. With Verizon, you'll pay $40 per month for up to 250MB, or $60 per month with a 5GB cap. Prepaid, non-contract options start at $15 per day with a 75MB limit. Like AT&T, however, your plan also includes free access to Verizon WiFi hotspots. ~ Sprint offers a branded MiFi 2200 as well, though you can get it free after a $50 mail-in rebate. The company only offers one data plan, though: $60 per month with a 5GB cap (and a 300MB cap on roaming). Sprint also offers the Sierra Wireless Overdrive 4G/3G hotspot for those in an area with WiMAX coverage. Though it costs $100 after rebate, for the same $60 a month ... ...Less

TmoNews — The Dell Mini 10 has finally found Mr. Blurrycam and he has been kind enough to grace us with four shots of the first T-Mobile 3G netbook. Nothing earth shattering or out of the ordinary here, save for the T-Mobile branded stickers and T-Mobile branded box. I am definitely digging that white and black color combination ...More as well. Expected to drop March 24 th at a sub-$200 price , this p uppy packs a 10.1 inch LED screen , 1024 x 600 resolution, Windows 7 Starter Edition, an Intel ATOM N450 processor and 1 GB DDR2 ram. ~ Hit the jump for 3 more pics! ~ ~ Related Posts: ~ Dell Mini 10 Comparison Chart, Full Spec List Leaks Out Dell Mini 10 Pricing More Launch News For The Dell Mini 10, webConnect Rocket & Dark Project Dell Netbook Makes Another Cameo Dell Netbook Continues To Peek Out From The Curtain ...Less

IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — Don’t even worry about the “ boss button ” this year because you’ll be able to get your March Madness fix on your iPhone over WiFi and 3G. Last year’s version could only stream over WiFi but AT&T ( NYSE: T ) is apparently confident enough in its network to let games stream over its data ...More network. The $10 app will also include live radio broadcasts, push notifications of scores, social media integration, interactive brackets and a host of other statistics. The “Lite” version will be free and have video highlights and news and scores. A BlackBerry ( NSDQ: RIMM ) version is also expected, but it won’t have video. “Last year, we were the first to do a live sporting event with the March Madness app, and since then the appetite for video and live video has grown massively for us … We one-upped ourselves,” Rob Gelick, the SVP and GM of CBS, told paidContent. I haven’t been following college ball much this year, so I need IntoMobile readers to tell me what team is going to be cutting down the nets this year. Get the March Madness iPhone app ($9.99) [ iTunes link ] [via paidContent ] Related News from IntoMobile: CBS Launches App to Stream March Madness Games to the iPhone Viigo Launches March Madness Pool Buzzwire adds March Madness content to its mobile website Flixwagon – iPhone 3G ready! Into iPhone’s streaming coverage of the Apple iPhone launch! Share this: ...Less

Fast Company — Verizon won't be getting any action from Apple's iPad directly but, bless 'em, they're trying to make good of the matter and push 3G wireless dongles on users who've bought wi-fi only versions. Thing is, they've probably got the right idea. ~ The guys at Engadget have been "leaked" an internal memo from Verizon ...More on the matter. And it's so desperately hopeful it's almost cute. Until you remember that this is a multi-billion-dollar market that this company is desperately sticking claws into so it don't lose its grip on the market. Check out the screenshot above to see what I mean. ~ "Apple introduces the iPad--an opportunity for VZW" and "Sounds great, but isn't iPad exclusive to AT&T?" being the most priceless phrases in there. The document is otherwise straightforward, and merely lists the key hardware and contractual features we already know about Apple's wonder device. But the intention is obvious: It's clear that many iPad buyers will opt for the lower-priced versions lacking 3G chips inside since they're $130 cheaper. Apple's already explained that you won't be able to tether the tablets to iPhones to exploit that device's 3G powers, so if you're ever to use a Wi-fi only iPad while mobile, you'll need a different solution. ~ Which is where Verizon sees itself fitting right in. It'll be offering a specialized version of its battery-powered 3G units that, when powered on, grab Verizon's 3G signal from its nationwide network and converts it to a local Wi-fi signal your iPad can pick up. Meaning people who opted for the low-end iPad can hook up to mobile broadband just like the more cash-rich folk who buy a 3G iPad. ~ The trick in all this is pricing, of course. Verizon will have to sell the dongle for less than the $130 premium Apple's charging for a 3G-enabled iPad, and it'll have to be super-smart about the way it charges for access to mobile data too, since we know that in the U.S. at least, AT&T's opting for a European-style "opt-in, opt-out" non-contract payment mod... ...Less

Fast Company — Verizon won't be getting any action from Apple's iPad directly but, bless 'em, they're trying to make good of the matter and push 3G wireless dongles on users who've bought wi-fi only versions. Thing is, they've probably got the right idea. ~ The guys at Engadget have been "leaked" an internal memo from Verizon ...More on the matter. And it's so desperately hopeful it's almost cute. Until you remember that this is a multi-billion-dollar market that this company is desperately sticking claws into so it don't lose its grip on the market. Check out the screenshot above to see what I mean. ~ "Apple introduces the iPad--an opportunity for VZW" and "Sounds great, but isn't iPad exclusive to AT&T?" being the most priceless phrases in there. The document is otherwise straightforward, and merely lists the key hardware and contractual features we already know about Apple's wonder device. But the intention is obvious: It's clear that many iPad buyers will opt for the lower-priced versions lacking 3G chips inside since they're $130 cheaper. Apple's already explained that you won't be able to tether the tablets to iPhones to exploit that device's 3G powers, so if you're ever to use a Wi-fi only iPad while mobile, you'll need a different solution. ~ Which is where Verizon sees itself fitting right in. It'll be offering a specialized version of its battery-powered 3G units that, when powered on, grab Verizon's 3G signal from its nationwide network and converts it to a local Wi-fi signal your iPad can pick up. Meaning people who opted for the low-end iPad can hook up to mobile broadband just like the more cash-rich folk who buy a 3G iPad. ~ The trick in all this is pricing, of course. Verizon will have to sell the dongle for less than the $130 premium Apple's charging for a 3G-enabled iPad, and it'll have to be super-smart about the way it charges for access to mobile data too, since we know that in the U.S. at least, AT&T's opting for a European-style "opt-in, opt-out" non-contract payment mod... ...Less

IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — Mobile connections in Latin America surpassed half a billion in Q4 2009, according to 3G Americas. Unsurprisingly, the GSM-HSPA technology is leading the way with 91% market share and 464 million connections reported at year-end 2009. Of that number, 64 million were added during 2009 (28 million in Brazil alone), of which ...More 9.4 million were 3G connections. ~ As for North America, GSM-HSPA operators added 13.6 million new connections last year, 8 million in the last quarter alone. ~ In total, at the end of 2009, GSM-HSPA networks accounted for 73% of all mobile subscriptions, up from 70% a year before. ~ In the Western Hemisphere, UMTS-HSPA (3G) connections were up 136%, totaling more than 64 million at the end of 2009. ~ Finally, on the global scale, GSM-HSPA technologies reached 4.17 billion subscriptions across 345 commercial networks in 139 countries worldwide. In other words, that’s 89% of the market. And of that number [4.17 billion], more than 450 million people connect on UMTS-HSPA based 3G networks. ~ [Via: CellularNews ] ~ Related News from IntoMobile: ~ Stat Attack: Global HSPA connections will pass the 150 million mark by the end of the summer UMTS Forum: 3G/UMTS subscriptions reach 500 million mark! GSMA: HSPA is fast becoming the de-facto global mobile broadband standard Next month, there will be 4 billion people using GSM technology GSMA: 2010 to end with 342 HSPA connections Share this: ...Less

9 to 5 Mac — As a Mifi user already, I've decided to forgo the 3G version of the iPad and stick with Wifi .  The reason is simple.  I already use the Mifi to connect my MacBook Pro to the Internet when I am away from home/Wifi.  Why would I get another plan when I already have 5GB of data/ month on a much better wireless ...More carrier (and an iPhone plan with AT&T)?   If I didn't have the Mifi, I'd be tempted to jailbreak my iPhone and use it as a Mifi. Certainly there have to be a lot of people out there who need wireless data on the go and would rather be able to connect to two (up to five) devices?  That's what Verizon is thinking. Engadget shows  that Verizon is going after people like me with this internal Verizon iPad positioning document.   AT&T's CEO is thinking people won't want the 3G iPad . He might be right. ( or not ) ...Less

Network World NetFlash — Machine to machine (M2M) communications via 3G cellular data links is expanding in the enterprise. Sixnet offers a battery of new products to make it simple and cost-effective to network kiosks, remote offices, point-of-sale equipment and digital signage.

IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — As you may know, the 3G-enabled version of the Apple ( NSDQ: AAPL ) iPad will be exclusive to AT&T ( NYSE: T ). That, however, won’t stop Verizon ( NYSE: VZ ) Wireless to pursue iPad ownin’ users to sign up for their mobile broadband service. In other words, the Big Red wants to see iPad folks grabbing the ...More MiFi and use it on “America’s largest and most reliable 3G network.” ~ And you know how MiFi works, right? Simply press a button and it instantly creates a hotspot which can be used for connecting WiFi-enabled devices such as… guess… the iPad. ~ The only problem I see is that Verizon’s 5GB plan costs $59.99, whereas AT&T offers unlimited data to iPad users for half of the amount. ~ So what Verizon wants? Rich folks who hate AT&T and their (let’s face it) limited coverage? Is that a plan to bet on? What do you think? ~ But before you drop two cents in the comments field below, let me remind you that AT&T thinks iPad will be mostly a WiFi affair … ~ [Via: Engadget ] ~ Related News from IntoMobile: ~ Verizon unveils MiFi 2200 Portable 3G HotSpot for May 17 launch! Verizon Wireless – redefining what it means to be “unlimited” Sprint grabs Novatel MiFi 2200 for 3G hotspot fun! Verizon Wireless: When we say “unlimited data,” we mean 5GB worth of “unlimited data” Verizon CFO: Verizon Wireless sees boost in subscriber count due to new unlimited calling plan Share this: ...Less

IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — AT&T ( NYSE: T ) unveiled two new 3G LaptopConnect devices: the AT&T USBConnect Turbo from LG and AT&T USBConnect Velocity from Option, both of which will hit AT&T retail stores, business channels and online beginning March 7th. The Turbo is the carrier’s first LaptopConnect device from LG and features ...More a compact, lightweight design. The Velocity, on the other hand, goes beyond the “pure modem functionality” to include GPS in the mix, effectively opening the door to location-based applications. Option’s device comes with a free application, the Option GPS Control Panel that connects to Yahoo! Maps and Bing for directions and local points of interest. Additionally, enterprise customers can add tracking and location awareness by signing up for TeleNav Track LITE and Xora GPS Locator from AT&T. Both devices come with an integrated microSD card slot, which turns the modem into a flash drive. AT&T USBConnect Turbo will be available for free, whereas the Velocity could be yours for $29.99. Each offer is good only with a $100 mail-in rebate and with a new two-year DataConnect contract of at least $35 a month. Related News from IntoMobile: AT&T launches Sierra Wireless’ AT&T USBConnect Mercury, smallest HSPA modem AT&T, Option launch AT&T USBConnect Quicksilver modem AT&T USBConnect Lightning 3G USB modem hitting stores on November 22nd Velocity Mobile launches first WinMo handset AT&T launches Sierra Wireless USBConnect 881 HSUPA USB modem Share this: ...Less

IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — Some leaked internal documents detailing revised coverage maps seem to suggest that an HSPA+ network upgrade map is underway. T-Mobile ( NYSE: DT ) made it clear after they had finished upgrading to 7.2 MBps HSPA that they would be looking to HSPA+ to take them beyond 21 Mbps. Reportedly, the network will launch first in ...More Dallas, Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Philadelphia, and T-Mobile will offer a webConnect Rocket internet stick to take advantage of the “very fast mobile web” speeds. We’re already rocking some HSPA+ up here in Canada on all three carriers, but the primary bottleneck right now is hardware. Speeds this high hold lots of appeal for mobile broadband, sure, but few phones are in a position of being able to handle that much data coming in to do anything worthwhile with it. T-Mobile’s already doing pretty well on the customer satisfaction front , and are doing alright in the financials , but are still the smallest of America’s four major carriers and need to bring their serious A-game if they want to at least nab the number three spot from Sprint ( NYSE: S ). [via AndroidandMe , TMoNews ] Related News from IntoMobile: Rogers Wireless announces 7.2Mbps HSPA service trials in Canada AT&T ups the ante with 3G network upgrades Qualcomm’s HSPA+ reaches 20Mbps data speeds Starhub enables HSPA+ with Huawei T-Mobile passes on HSPA Evolution (HSPA+) in favor of 4G LTE networks Share this: ...Less

App Advice — In what looks like a very smart business move, Verizon is apparently pushing its staffers to promote MiFi to future iPad owners. ~ As you know by now, the WiFi-only iPad will be launched April 3rd by Apple, followed by a 3G version which will come only by the end of April. The 3G iPad will come with an opt-in $30/month ...More unlimited data plan from AT&T, but if you just can’t wait, or hate AT&T, Verizon wants your business. ~ Their MiFi, which you might know already, is a mobile WiFi hotspot, a little device which connects to Verizon’s data network, and lets you connect up to five devices to it via WiFi. Verizon believes it would go great with your WiFi iPad, and has sent an internal information to its employee to promote just that. ~ Alright, the data connection will cost your more than if you go through AT&T at $60/month for 5GB of data. On the good side however, you’ll be able to share it with all your other devices, and a lot sooner. ~ Interested? ~ Related Posts Biggest Loser Of The Day: Verizon AT&T Adds ‘Island Of Misfit Toys’ Ads To Its Map Lawsuit What’s iT Worth? AT&T Rolling Out 4G by 2011 App Advice Daily: Appisode 76 – Awesome Games, Great Giveaways And A Sneak Peek ...Less

IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — FCC has blessed the recently announced Nokia C5 with the seal of approval . Don’t get too excited, though, it’s the European version of the device, which 3G sings along 900 and 2100MHz 3G bands. You know the math, right – AT&T ( NYSE: T ) works on 1900 and T-Mobile ( NYSE: DT ) on 1700 MHz, so this ...More move by Nokia ( NYSE: NOK ) — to push the not-for-the-USA device through FCC — is obsolete, to say the least. As a reminder, the C5 is a low-cost smartphone with specs that include HSPA connectivity, GPS, 3.2-megapixel camera and Symbian S60. Its MSRP is just $185, hence we expect to see the Finnish company moving tons of these in due course. And if you wonder, we’ve no idea when the U.S. version of the device will be released, if at all. If I were at AT&T or T-Mobile, I would love the idea of offering a low-cost smartphone, so at the end we may see one of these two going for the C5 in an effort to increase ARPUs. Finally, we also don’t know when the Nokia C6 , which was also approved by the Commission recently, will be officially announced. That model looks even more interesting, not least thanks to the WiFi connectivity support… [Via: Engadget ] Related News from IntoMobile: Nokia 7230 with AT&T 3G gets FCC approval Hop-on launches six new phones Nokia E75 gets iSync plug-in to sing along Apple computers Nokia launches low-end CDMA candybar for North America – Nokia 2135 Nokia announces three phones for the U.S. market (1006, 7510 Supernova, E63 NAM) and a new Bluetooth headset Share this: ...Less

Softpedia News - Global — Several people in a position to know are expressing similar opinions regarding the adoption of the iPad, going as deep as specifying particular models and trends / customer habits. AT&T’s CEO doesn’t believe the 3G version of the iPad will see wide adoption. The US provider of wireless services is committed ...More to supporting the device, noneth... ( read more ) ...Less

9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — As a Mifi user already, I've decided to forgo the 3G version of the iPad and stick with Wifi .  The reason is simple.  I already use the Mifi to connect my MacBook Pro to the Internet when I am away from home/Wifi.  Why would I get another plan when I already have 5GB of data/ month on a much better wireless ...More carrier (and an iPhone plan with AT&T)?   If I didn't have the Mifi, I'd be tempted to jailbreak my iPhone and use it as a Mifi. Certainly there have to be a lot of people out there who need wireless data on the go and would rather be able to connect to two (up to five) devices?  That's what Verizon is thinking. Engadget shows  that Verizon is going after people like me with this internal Verizon iPad positioning document.   AT&T's CEO is thinking people won't want the 3G iPad . He might be right. ( or not ) ...Less