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AT&T tries to one-up Verizon with new ‘store of the future’ in Bellevue

Verizon debuted a fancy, futuristic retail store last month in Seattle. Now, AT&T is trying to one up the competition with its… Read More

Despite upgrades, T-Mobile’s ‘data strong’ network has gaps left to fill

After the call dropped for the third time, I finally set down my T-Mobile phone and asked my brother-in-law to let me… Read More

Sprint tries to poach AT&T, Verizon customers with new ‘Cut Your Bill in Half’ deal

Sprint today debuted a new limited-time promotion called “Cut Your Bill in Half Event,” and the deal works exactly as… Read More

Bike machines and giant touchscreens: Verizon tries new retail format with ‘Smart Store Plus’

If the Apple Store and IKEA had a baby, it might look something like Verizon’s new retail space in Seattle. The… Read More

Clogged cell networks during big events: Examining potential solutions to a serious problem

After the City of Seattle asked citizens around CenturyLink Field to limit their social media use in the Stadium District last… Read More

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GeekWire Radio: How the big wireless carriers stack up

Are you happy with your current wireless carrier? This week on the GeekWire radio show, we explore the relative strengths… Read More

Not just Verizon: AT&T will also carry HTC One (M8) Windows Phone, eventually

The Windows Phone version of the HTC One (M8) smartphone won’t be a Verizon exclusive forever. That’s the word this morning… Read More

Sprint’s shares hit new low for the year as investors react to its plan to beat T-Mobile

With a T-Mobile merger no longer on the table, Sprint has kicked off a pricing war with the introduction of a family plan… Read More

Verizon tops rivals in new RootMetrics wireless report, but T-Mobile gains in cities

Verizon comes out ahead of rivals AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint in nearly every category of performance — including reliability, data speeds and phone… Read More

T-Mobile targets Sprint, aims to become No. 3 carrier behind AT&T and Verizon

If you can’t join them, beat them. That’s the message from T-Mobile after Sprint this week decided not to pursue a merger… Read More

Why T-Mobile should delay selling to Sprint — or anyone else

A T-Mobile sale has appeared inevitable for almost a year, following constant rumors that it’s in talks with Sprint, and more recently,… Read More

MobileRQ raises $2M to help app marketers send real-time contextual retail, hotel offers

People are spending more and more time on their smartphones, and that’s only good news for marketers of mobile apps.… Read More

T-Mobile rolls out LTE voice calls in Seattle region

T-Mobile customers in Seattle now have a new, fast way to make phone calls. In a blog post today, T-Mobile… Read More

New data: T-Mobile leads Q1 subscriber growth in U.S.

It seems like T-Mobile’s “Uncarrier” moves are continuing to work. According to a report by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, T-Mobile… Read More

T-Mobile’s latest stunt: Legere’s petition calls on Verizon, AT&T and Sprint to abolish overages

T-Mobile’s moves have indirectly forced the hand of its larger wireless competitors in a variety of ways over the past… Read More

Wireless performance study: Verizon tops the charts, T-Mobile languishes

Planning a cross-country road trip? Verizon’s the best bet for cell phone service. According to new research into wireless network performance… Read More

Speedy delivery! Verizon customers in Seattle can now get phones the same day they order them

Waiting for a new gadget you purchased online can be a frustrating experience. But a bit of thumb-twiddling is usually… Read More

T-Mobile improves in J.D. Power customer satisfaction survey, AT&T tops Verizon

It looks like T-Mobile’s “Uncarrier” makeover has been not only in gaining subscribers, but also in improving customer satisfaction. While… Read More

Court strikes down Net Neutrality rules: What it means

Net neutrality rules created by the Federal Communications Commission were struck down today in a ruling by the United States… Read More

T-Mobile buys a block of Verizon’s spectrum to boost coverage in the boonies

T-Mobile’s network is about to get a whole lot bigger. The Bellevue-based carrier announced today that it plans to acquire… Read More

T-Mobile ranked second among major carriers, Sprint dead last in Consumer Reports survey

Consumer Reports released its annual look at cell phone service in the U.S., and showed some promising results for T-Mobile.… Read More

Glympse partners with Verizon on Messaging app

If you ever wanted to tell someone where you are without leaving a text message conversation, a Seattle-based company is… Read More

iPhone shows summer sales gains over Android in U.S.

While some analysts are convinced that Apple’s smartphone business is doomed, new sales data would seem to indicate that the… Read More

Verizon buys Vodafone stake for $130B, ends joint venture

Verizon Wireless announced today that it is buying out Vodafone’s 45 percent stake in the company for $130 billion, giving… Read More

Study: AT&T, Verizon are Seattle’s best-performing carriers

If you’re living in Seattle, AT&T and Verizon will deliver the best overall mobile performance, T-Mobile is not far behind… Read More

Verizon exec: Big opportunity for Windows Phone in business market

Microsoft’s Windows Phone certainly trails Apple and Android by a substantial amount in terms of smartphone market share, but one Verizon… Read More

Verizon CEO: Windows Phone will play a crucial role in the mobile industry

At least one high-level mobile exec is optimistic about the long-term success of the Windows Phone. Verizon CEO Dan Mead… Read More

Swap n’ save: AT&T offering $100 trade-in voucher for any smartphone

T-Mobile isn’t the only carrier offering sweet trade-in deals. Starting Wednesday, AT&T is offering at least $100 in trade-in credit… Read More

Study: Windows Phone hits highest U.S. market share yet

Maybe there’s some truth to the hilarious and equally ridiculous ad Microsoft put out today, which attempts to differentiate Windows Phone from… Read More

Cellphone performance report: Data speeds up, fewer calls dropped

Bellevue-based RootMetrics is out with its 2012 mobile carrier performance review and it shows good news for all four of the… Read More