Apple Customers Hoping for Iphone5 get Iphone4s Instead
iPhone 4s
Apple Customers Hoping for Iphone5 get Iphone4s Instead
Apple Iphone lovers everywhere were all highly anticipating the release of the Iphone5, rumored to come out this winter. Instead they learned that the newest addition to the Iphone family is actually the Iphone4s, released on October 14th on AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint. But…is it really that big of a difference from the Iphone 4 to the Iphone 4s?
Apple says “yes!” The new Iphone is much faster, about 2 times as fast due to the dual core A5 CPU. It has lightning fast download speeds of about 14.4 Mbps on HSDPA connections, which is typical for 4G smartphones these days.
Most importantly the Iphone4s incorporates Apple’s “intelligent assistant” right into the handheld. It is the first device of its kind. This assistant, called Siri will remind you of important events, recommend restaurants, and has a useful voice to text feature.
So, maybe it isn’t the Iphone 5, but apple definitely didn’t fail to deliver with the Iphone 4s. Customers are eagerly awaiting what they will come out with next.
At&t T-Mobile Merger
At&t T-Mobile Merger
AT&T is paying $39 billion for T-Mobile. $25 billion will be in cash and the balance in stock.
The deal is expected to take 12 months to complete after stockholder approval. At&t will become the largest wireless carrier in the U.S.
This merger will leave At&t with only two major cellular wireless competitors, Verizon and Sprint.
At&t hopes the addition of T-Mobile towers will help relieve its bad reputation for dropping calls.
Both carriers use GSM technology, but operate on different frequencies. It will take two years or more to completely integrate the two companies.
DSL Without Phone Service
DSL Without Phone Service
Want DSL Internet service but don’t want to pay for a landline that you won’t use?
With many people migrating away from landline use and using their cellphones as their primary phone there is an increased demand for broadband DSL without telephone services.
If you fit into this group of people, you may be in luck, many DSL providers such as At&t and Verizon market a service referred to as dry loop or naked DSL. Dry Loop DSL still requires the copper phone lines, but doesn’t require a active landline with a dial tone.
The dry loop DSL standalone service is normally more expensive than a standard DSL connection bundled with a telephone line. However, when you factor in the savings of dropping the landline fees and taxes, it’s still a considerable savings if you want DSL without phone service.
You can find out if Dry Loop DSL is available in your area by entering your address in our ISP 1 Broadband Finder.
