J.D. Power released a report on Thursday looking at which of the big four major U.S. carriers provide cellular service with the fewest…
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Ting makes it easier to connect an unlocked phone on the cheap
If you’ve got an unlocked T-Mobile or AT&T smartphone and need cheap cellular service for it, mobile virtual network operator Ting is now accepting your…
Read MoreReport: The refurbished smartphone market is booming
One major factor that’s driven the explosive growth of the global smartphone market is its short, roughly two-year upgrade cycle. But now…
Read MoreSprint entices T-Mobile switchers with up to $550 in credit
In December, Sprint rolled out a promotion called “Cut Your Bill In Half” meant to attract AT&T and Verizon customers by offering them…
Read MoreIn surprise FCC filing, Sprint endorses net neutrality
Supporters of net neutrality got a boost from an unlikely source on Friday as telecom giant Sprint stated in a letter to the FCC that…
Read MoreSprint pledges to halve your AT&T or Verizon bill, with a few catches
Sprint announced a new rate deal that, on its surface, promises to beat AT&T and Verizon plan pricing -- but new subscribers need to produce a current Verizon or AT&T bill to get the price.…
Read MoreHTC’s Windows Phone now available from AT&T and T-Mobile, too
If you’re loyal to Windows Phone and looking for a new device this holiday season, there aren’t many high-end options to choose…
Read MoreSprint offers existing customers a rented iPhone for $5 per month
Previously, existing customers couldn't take advantage of Sprint's new iPhone leasing plan. Now they can, and Sprint will rent out an iPhone 6 to subscribers for as little as $5 per month.…
Read MoreVirgin Mobile is offering a prepaid smartphone plan with no data for $20 per month
Virgin announced new smartphone plans on Monday, including a $20 per month option that restricts data to Wi-Fi only.…
Read MoreKarma updates its pay-as-you-go hotspots to work with Sprint’s LTE network
Karma will ship a updated version of its small puck-like hotspot that works with LTE. Previously, Karma hotspots tapped into Sprint's WiMAX network.…
Read MorePlastic-bodied HTC One E8 officially lands on Sprint for $100 with contract
If you’d like a fast phone that’s unapologetically plastic, you could do a lot worse than the HTC One E8, which Sprint officially…
Read MoreSharp’s nearly bezel-free smartphone is a great value if you’re on Sprint
The Sharp Aquos smartphone with those oh-so-skinny bezels announced earlier this week in Japan is officially coming to the United States, and…
Read MoreMobile hotspot + pico projector = Sprint’s new LivePro
Sprint's newest hotspot might be its most ambitious: combining a pico projector, Android device and wireless hotspot, it certainly has more features than a run-of-the-mill hotspot.…
Read MoreGalaxy S5 Sport is a Sprint-exclusive Galaxy S5 with a bit of rubber trim
At an event in Chicago on Monday, Sprint and Samsung announced a new high-end handset, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport. Unfortunately, this…
Read MoreSprint will offer discount Spotify subscriptions to customers
Sprint plans to offer Spotify trials for customers, with the ability to pay for the service through carrier billing, Sprint CEO Dan Hesse said at an event in New York on Tuesday.…
Read MoreThree Galaxy Tab 4 tablets coming to the US on May 1st
Samsung's low-end tablet line gets a US release date and pricing.…
Read MoreSprint tips Android software update for Nexus 5, likely to be Android 4.4.3
A Sprint support page suggests a new version of Android is on the way. Don't get too excited though: This is likely a minor maintenance release to address some lingering issues with KitKat.…
Read MoreSprint brings back early upgrades with Easy Pay
One week after dropping its One Up program the carrier has introduced a new to upgrade early with Sprint Easy Pay.…
Read MoreLooks like Samsung is planning a 5-inch Windows Phone for Verizon or Sprint
Think Samsung is all about Android? Think again: Evidence suggests the company is working on a 5-inch, 1080p Windows Phone handset. Digging through the data, it appears at least one model will be headed to a CDMA network operator in the U.S.…
Read MoreSprint ends One Up program after just four months
The carrier quietly closed its early upgrade program last week in conjunction with the new "Framily" plans that Sprint announced on January 7.…
Read MoreHere we go again: Softbank said to be near deal to buy T-Mobile
Should Softbank's Sprint unit acquire T-mobile, Softbank's plan to build the world's largest mobile internet company would take a big step forward. But regulatory hurdles remain.…
Read MoreLeaked image shows curved LG G Flex heading to Sprint
A leaked image suggests that LG’s curved, self-healing G Flex smartphone might be making its way to the US on Sprint.…
Read MoreThese are the 6 ways US carriers have agreed to help customers unlock their phones
It's official: Five U.S. carriers have agreed to six new voluntary policies that will assist consumers in phone unlocks. Half of the new procedures take place within 90 days while the other half will follow over the next year.…
Read MoreTesting Sprint’s new Spark network in NYC
With an HTC One and coordinates to find Spark in hand, I set out to run some speed tests on Sprint’s latest network in New York City.…
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