AT&T is bulking up in Mexico. AT&T AT&T isn’t wasting time establishing a foothold in Mexico. The second largest wireless carrier in the US by subscribers said Monday that it had entered into a deal to acquire the wireless business of NII Holdings, which operates as Nextel Mexico, for $1.875 billion, excluding outstanding debt. NII …
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Does a smartwatch need its own cellular connection? The Timex Ironman One GPS+ will include a cellular radio with an AT&T connection. James Martin/CNET The simple answer is, well, no. Adding a cellular radio to a watch increases the size, drains the battery faster and makes it more expensive. That’s why most of the high-tech watches opt for Bluetooth for …
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Verizon is finally feeling the heat. Verizon said three out of four smartphone upgrades came from a basic phone user or high-value customers. Verizon After shrugging off multiple quarters of competitive pressure from rivals, the nation’s largest wireless carrier by subscribers finally succumbed a bit to the myriad of promotional offers that launched during the year-end holiday period. While the …
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Don’t hold your breath for Verizon Wireless to counter AT&T and T-Mobile with a data rollover program. Verizon CFO Fran Shammo isn’t a fan of rollover plans. Jessica Dolcourt/CNET That’s according to Verizon Chief Financial Officer Fran Shammo, who said the nation’s largest wireless carrier by subscribers would not follow its rivals and allow consumers to move unused data into …
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Microsoft will offer a version of Windows 10 specific to devices with a screen size smaller than 8 inches. Lynn La/CNET Microsoft isn’t leaving smartphones and tablets out when it comes to the upcoming Windows 10 operating system. At an event in Seattle, the software titan said it would offer a tailored version of Windows 8 for devices with screen …
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When it comes to Windows Phone, Microsoft is hoping less is more. Microsoft VP Joe Belfiore runs through a demo of Windows 10 on a smartphone. Screenshot by Lynn La/CNET The less, in this instance, is the “Phone” bit of the Windows Phone name. Microsoft confirmed that it plans to drop “Windows Phone” in favor of the name of its …
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The next stop for controversial comedy “The Interview”: Netflix. ‘The Interview’ will make its debut on Netflix this Saturday. Sony Pictures/Screenshot by CNET The online streaming video service said Tuesday that the film, starring Seth Rogen and James Franco as Americans who get the opportunity to interview the leader of North Korea, will debut on its site on Saturday. “The …
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Netflix CEO Reed Hastings during a YouTube broadcast discussion of prior earnings. Screenshot by Joan E. Solsman/CNET Yes, Netflix and HBO can get along just fine. That’s according to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, who said on Tuesday in a video conference call that he believes customers could potentially subscribe to both Netflix and HBO’s future streaming service. Netflix could be …
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AT&T’s acquisition of Mexican wireless carrier Iusacell has already yielded one benefit. AT&T will attempt to press its advantage with a Mexican carrier in the fold. Pictured: the headquarters of the company’s mobility unit. Sarah Tew/CNET The Dallas telecommunications giant said Tuesday that it would begin offering unlimited calls to any number in Mexico as part of its World Connect …
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AT&T will have a network that spans the US and Mexico. AT&T It’s official: AT&T is heading down to Mexico. The Dallas-based telecommunications giant said Friday that it had closed its $2.5 billion acquisition of Mexican wireless carrier Iusacell. The company also named Thaddeus Arroyo, who served as president of AT&T Technology Development, the new CEO of the operation, based …
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