Friday, January 18, 2013

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DISH asks FCC to stall Sprint-Softbank deal in light of its competing offer to acquire Clearwire

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 01:05 PM PST

DISH Networks has asked the FCC to halt its consideration of Sprint's application to transfer control of licenses, leases, and authorizations related to SoftBank's planned acquisition of Sprint. Dish contends that doing so is necessary to ensure a fair and sensible sale of Clearwire, which both companies wish to purchase.
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Nexus 7 users spend 50 percent more money on apps, at least for one developer

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 12:02 PM PST

Android users have a reputation of being reluctant to spend money, but that stereotype has not been the case for all users. Among Nexus 7 owners, one developer reports that its app generates 50 percent more revenue per user than the typical Android tablet.
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Ting promises to subsidize Early Termination Fees for customers who switch from other carriers

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 06:57 AM PST

Thinking of leaving AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, or T-Mobile for a prepaid plan? MVNO Ting has announced that it will help customers offset the cost of canceling their existing contracts with carriers in order to lessen the burden of switching to a no-contract Ting plan.
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Amazon MP3 store optimizes for iPhone and iPod touch, now sells music in Safari

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 06:39 AM PST

Amazon has launched an MP3 store designed specifically for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch, marking the first time that consumers will be able to purchase music from Amazon directly on their Apple iOS devices
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AT&T considers merging with European carrier

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 06:21 AM PST

AT&T was disappointed by its failure to gain government approval for the U.S. arm of T-Mobile, but the nation's largest wireless company is once again eyeing merger targets, though it's now looking at companies across the Atlantic.
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Facebook brings free VoIP calls to Messenger app for iPhone

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 05:59 AM PST

Apple iPhone users can make free VoIP calls with the Facebook Messenger iOS app. Previously available in testing for Canadian users, Facebook has made it possible for U.S. members to place calls to other Facebook Messenger users without affecting their monthly calling plans.
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