By Allen Tsai | Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:48 pm |
T-Mobile today launched its WebConnect USB Laptop Stick, a USB "dongle" that lets laptops get wireless Internet access.
The plug-in device will connect to T-Mobile's 3G network and Wi-Fi, and cost $50 with a two-year contract, or $100 if the buyer is signing up for one year. From then, service costs $60 per month for up to 5GB of traffic.T-Mobile plans to double its high-speed wireless network coverage to reach a potential 200 million wireless users by the end of 2009. The company is playing catch-up to Verizon Wireless, AT&T and Sprint when it comes to building out a nationwide third-generation, or "3G" data network. The USB dongle is made by China's Huawei Technologies, and represents the first order from a U.S. carrier for this Chinese manufacturer. T-Mobile will offer Wi-Fi in about 10,000 U.S. locations. Subscribers will get free access at Starbucks shops, even though AT&T now operates those hot spots. Wi-Fi downloads are generally faster than 3G, and don't count toward the monthly traffic limit.
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Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:52 am | By
T-Mobile is placing a limit on consumers' use of domestic data, as the carrier looks to cut costs to stay competitive.
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Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:21 am | By
AT&T will transfer $1 billion in spectrum to T-Mobile, bolstering its would-be partner after the failed merger attempt.
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Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:05 am | By
T-Mobile is offering a special promotion on data, as the carrier attempts to keep up with its rivals.
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Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:50 am | By
T-Mobile and Wal-Mart are offering a plan that includes unlimited data, underscoring T-Mobile's return to value plans for budget-conscious subscribers as it strives to stay competitive.
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Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:20 pm | By
Apple's upcoming iPhone 5 will support T-Mobile's network, giving the struggling fourth-place carrier an opportunity to gain ground on its competitors.
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