Canada’s Rogers Communications introduces 4G LTE

Canadian wireless operator Rogers Communications is the country’s first operator to offer a 4G LTE network.

The announcement came amid celebrations featuring street dancing and a flash mob arranged by Rogers.

Rogers move is focused on being the first to market with 4G LTE capabilities since it can now advertise …

Congresswoman tries to clear wireless confusion

US Rep Anna Echoo (D-Calif) introduced a bill that would require wireless carriers to disclose factors like minimum data speeds, network reliability, and coverage of their 4G services at the point of sale. The legislation would ensure consumers have the information they need to make informed decisions about their wireless …

Sprint goes 4G LTE

Sprint, the first carrier to offer 4G, provides 4G service to 71 markets in 28 states. The problem: Sprint delivers 4G over its WiMax network, which is not compatible with the now standard 4G LTE networks provided by carriers like Verizon and AT&T. Sprint is embracing 4G LTE in a …

New Google Nexus 4G this year?

Google’s Android phones are among the most popular on the planet, yet Google has only two devices that it makes available on the market. Google created the Nexus handset based on it’s own vision of a handset’s functionality running Android.

In a report, not confirmed by Google, Google’s next update …

Verizon powers up 4G LTE in 19 new markets

Verizon’s continuing nationwide expansion of its 4G LTE network now offers high speed wireless, reliable broadband to over 110m people in 74 markets.

4G LTE, or Long Term Evolution, is the 4th generation of a wireless broadband standard that supersedes 3G technologies like GSM/UMTS. The 4G specification specifies maximum data …