Dialed In: 140: Bumpy road to 4G coverage
In this week's episode of Dialed In, CNET's cell phone podcast, the crew takes on 4G coverage, Windows Phone 7 leaks, and unlimited data plans.
If you're eagerly awaiting 4G coverage like we are in San Francisco, prepare to either apply some patience or settle into frustration. We discuss why the road to 4G speeds is long and riddled with potholes.
There's also talk of Virgin Mobile and Verizon's experiments with unlimited data plans, which is interesting in light of continuing talks among carriers about potential data caps. Finally, the crew chimes in on suspected hardware leaks of Windows 7 phones, and wonders if Microsoft can learn from RIM's mistakes with the BlackBerry Torch.
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Where's my 4G?
Sprint offering 3G femtocells if you qualify
Virgin Mobile unveils $40 unlimited mobile broadband plan
Verizon tests $99 unlimited plan
Windows Phone 7 models leak to the Web
Windows Phone 7 SDK coming September 16
Motorola tweaks Android timeline, details Froyo support
BlackBerry App World 2.0 is out of beta
Verizon pushes out minor update to Droid 2
AT&T offers Sony Ericsson Vivaz
Dell Aero now on AT&T Confessions of a carrier store employee
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