We’ve managed to enjoy some extended face time with the new Galaxy Nexus since it …

Verizon may have competition in the 4G LTE space, but it’s still way out in front. Starting January 19, the nation’s largest LTE carrier added five new markets and built out three existing coverage zones. The lucky denizens of Glens Falls and Utica, N.Y.; Lawton, Okla.; and Brownsville and McAllen, Texas, will now start getting Verizon’s LTE speeds. In addition, …

AT&T today said it plans to hike the data plan rates that are required with the purchase of any smartphone–including the iPhone–a reflection of the growing bandwidth demands the carrier faces. The company’s previous bottom-tier $15 plan will go up to $20, although the amount of data allocated also goes up to 300 from 200 megabytes. Likewise, the $25, 2 …