Archive for November, 2009
Best Buy Holiday Exclusive Offer
Nokia’s Elegant Booklet 3G Netbook Now Available Exclusively at Best Buy
The Nokia Booklet 3G can be yours for $299 with a new two year mobile broadband plan on AT&T. Best Buy is offering the elegant Booklet 3G exclusively through the end of the 2009 holidays, which features a 10 inch screen and HDMI out in a thin aluminum casing. The Booklet 3G has extensive connectivity options including built in 3G mobile broadband, wifi, as well as assisted GPS capabilities. You can also sync data with your mobile phone, and it offers a estimated 8+ hours of battery life on a single charge.
The video below has many great views of the Nokia Booklet 3G.
Black Friday Deal
$29 Mobile Broadband Laptop Deal Offered by Verizon for Black Friday Weekend
Verizon Wireless is offering a Gateway LT netbook for $29 with a new two year mobile broadband plan. The Gateway LT has a 10 inch screen, 1 GB of RAM, and a 160 GB HDD drive. This is a very good deal considering the Gateway LT netbook normally sells for $99 on contract. Verizon’s Gateway LT netbook deal runs through the end of Black Friday weekend.
AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband in South Carolina
AT&T announced the expansion of its’ mobile broadband network in Greenville and Charleston South Carolina, and its’ first time availability in Florence, South Carolina. Residents in these areas can receive 3G wireless broadband for laptops and netbooks that are certified for use on AT&T.
Press Release:
COLUMBIA, S.C., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — AT&T* today announced the availability of its third generation (3G) mobile broadband network in Florence and the expansion of the Greenville and Charleston 3G network opening the door to a new era of mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content for customers in the area.
The network extension is part of AT&T’s ongoing efforts to drive innovation and investment to deliver the benefits of smartphones and mobile broadband for customers. More smartphone customers have chosen AT&T over any other U.S. competitor, and AT&T is committed to driving continual enhancement of network capabilities to meet these customers’ ever-growing mobile broadband needs.
“We are committed to providing South Carolinians access to the advanced wireless broadband services that help drive economic growth and make a difference in people’s lives,” said Pamela Lackey, President, AT&T South Carolina. “Continuing to enhance and expand our networks is the result of ongoing work by the state’s leaders to foster a business climate that encourages investment and welcomes new technologies.”
AT&T matches its network investment with unsurpassed choice in the range of devices, services and applications compatible with its 3G network – the nation’s fastest, according to independent testing. AT&T offers a wide variety of devices from more than a dozen manufacturers, including handsets that are compatible with six different operating systems and five different e-mail applications. Our Media Mall 2.0 offers more than 90,000 content options, and customers can download additional applications over the Internet. Additionally, AT&T supports a community of more than 20,000 application developers via its devCentral portal.
“Our goal is to add 3G service in new areas throughout South Carolina and to boost network capacity where we already have this technology in place,” said Alison Hall, vice president and general manager, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets – Carolinas. “With this expansion, our customers can continue to ride the leading edge of mobile broadband with emerging devices and thousands of mobile applications.”
Recently, AT&T announced plans to further upgrade its 3G network nationwide with HSPA 7.2 technology to deliver considerably faster mobile broadband speeds. The upgrades are planned to begin in the fourth quarter, with completion expected in 2011. Supporting this initiative is AT&T’s ongoing deployment of additional backhaul capacity to cell sites, which will support today’s unprecedented growth in mobile data traffic as well as the future demands of next-generation networks.
AT&T’s 3G mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most open and widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T’s 3G network is available in more than 350 major metropolitan areas. AT&T also offers 3G data roaming in more than 100 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 215 countries.
For more information about AT&T’s 3G coverage in South Carolina or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/. The online tool can measure the quality of coverage based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit www.att.com/networknews.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T’s Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
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Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
Azusa, California Has Expanded Mobile Broadband Coverage
Verizon Wireless has added a new cellular site in Azusa, California to expand its’ mobile broadband footprint for data, voice, and text services.
Press Release:
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ – Los Angeles County residents, businesses and visitors are enjoying improved service thanks to a new Verizon Wireless cell site. The site expands 3G wireless coverage along Sierra Madre Boulevard and North San Gabriel Canyon Road. The increase in network coverage and capacity means more calls, emails, text and picture messages for locals, plus expanded wireless access to the web.
Verizon Wireless invested over $600 million in California during 2008 to enhance service and coverage. Nationally, the company has invested more than $48 billion in its network since it was formed in 2000. The result is the nation’s largest, most reliable 3G network that powers services such as Mobile Broadband and email.
Businesses of any size can tap into the power of Mobile Broadband. The service allows users to connect to the Internet wirelessly while on the go to download music over-the-air, and access e-mail or corporate data. For example, customers can download a small 1 megabyte PowerPoint(®) presentation in about eight seconds and upload the same-sized file in less than 13 seconds.
Small business owners interested in Mobile Broadband, and other wireless solutions, can visit http://smallbusiness.vzw.com where they will find:
- An online forum to share experiences and connect with other business owners
- Access to Small Business Specialists in each Verizon Wireless store
- Discounts and promotions to help businesses stretch their budgets
- Summaries of mobile solutions like email, wireless Internet and Push to Talk service
- 24/7 tech support
Verizon Wireless tests its network and those of its competitors. The company determines if voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Nationally, Verizon Wireless’ real-life test men and women drive 91 specially equipped vehicles almost 1,000,000 miles annually. They drive on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and streets in high-population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless’ network and the networks of other carriers.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving 87.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 87,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Qualcomm Gobi to Power Lenovo ThinkPads in 2010 and Beyond
Starting in 2010, Qualcomm’s Gobi 2000 chipset will power Lenovo’s X, T, and W series ThinkPad laptops. The Gobi chipset enables worldwide 3G connectivity, making it possible for business users and consumers to travel with their laptops without any concern over compatibility in Internet access. This is a big step towards making embedded broadband laptops the standard offering.
Full Press Release:
SAN DIEGO and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) and Lenovo Group (HKSE: 0992) today announced that Lenovo will incorporate Qualcomm’s new Gobi2000(TM) technology into upcoming ThinkPad laptops in the X, T and W Series beginning in 2010 to enable global 3G connectivity. The Gobi-equipped laptops will provide business users with extensive wireless broadband access both domestically and internationally by leveraging the wide availability of both EV-DO and HSPA wireless networks around the world.
“Gobi mobile Internet connectivity will give our business PC users the convenience of using one simple, built-in device to provide mobile broadband access around the world,” said Sam Dusi, vice president, worldwide ThinkPad product marketing, Lenovo. “This flexible, multi-carrier solution allows mobile workers to seamlessly connect to new broadband networks as they change locations, while simplifying the work of IT managers, to support users around the globe with a single laptop model.”
“We are pleased that Lenovo will be adopting Gobi technology for the popular ThinkPad laptops,” said Barry Matsumori, vice president of product management at Qualcomm CDMA Technologies. “Embedded wireless connectivity is becoming widely recognized for its inherent benefits for both users and enterprises, and Gobi provides unparalleled flexibility for mobile workforces that need to stay connected.”
Businesses deploying ThinkPad laptops with Gobi technology will be able to standardize on a single hardware platform that can be deployed globally. Each region has the flexibility to provision 3G connectivity on an as-needed basis and to their preferred carrier based on the coverage and pricing plans available in their area. If an employee relocates to a different region or is traveling outside the home coverage area, Gobi technology supports the ability to switch carriers without having to swap data cards and/or reinvest in a new laptop, reducing the costs to deploy 3G. Gobi technology also includes an integrated GPS receiver for enabling location-based services such as asset tracking, real-time data protection, geo-fencing and navigation.
Qualcomm’s embedded Gobi solutions for laptops and netbooks deliver support for the world’s leading 3G technologies as well as for integrated GPS. For more information about Gobi technology, please visit www.gobianywhere.com.
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About Lenovo
Lenovo (HKSE: 0992) (ADR: LNVGY) is dedicated to building exceptionally engineered personal computers. Lenovo’s business model is built on innovation, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction as well as a focus on investment in emerging markets. Formed by Lenovo Group’s acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the company develops, manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure and easy-to-use technology products and services worldwide. Lenovo has major research centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information see www.lenovo.com.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on CDMA and other advanced technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Qualcomm is included in the S&P 100 Index, the S&P 500 Index and is a 2009 FORTUNE 500® company. For more information, please visit www.qualcomm.com.
Qualcomm is a registered trademark and Gobi and Gobi2000 are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Qualcomm Contacts: Kira Lee Golin, Qualcomm CDMA Technologies Phone: 1-858-651-1554 Email: qctpublicrelations@qualcomm.com Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications Phone: 1-858-845-5959 Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com John Gilbert, Investor Relations Phone: 1-858-658-4813 Email: ir@qualcomm.com Lenovo Contact Kristy Fair Phone: 1-919-257-6329 Email: krisfair@lenovo.com
SOURCE Qualcomm Incorporated; Lenovo Group