Ting becomes the first LTE MVNO. Next step: The iPhone

Aug. 30, 2012 - 1:44 PM PDT Aug. 30, 2012 - 1:44 PM PDT

photo: Samsung

With shipments of the Galaxy S III beginning this week, mobile virtual network operator Ting has broken the curse of the budget operator: It not only has the latest iconic handset, it has the access to the latest network technology, LTE. One hurdle remains: the iPhone. Read more »

MVNO FreedomPop swaps Clearwire’s WiMAX for Sprint’s LTE

By Kevin Fitchard

Jul. 11, 2012 - 5:00 AM PDT Jul. 11, 2012 - 5:00 AM PDT

photo: Shutterstock / Inq

FreedomPop, a mobile virtual network operator focusing solely on data, has reached an agreement with Sprint to resell its 3G and 4G services. The deal will allow FreedomPop to trade up on its agreement with Clearwire, exchanging its limited WiMAX footprint for Sprint’s eventual near-nationwide LTE coverage. Read more »

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