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FCC launches app to reveal cellular network data speed

The FCC has released a new app designed to let consumers see a more realistic report on their phone’s data speed. FCC Test is a speed testing application that will help U.S. residents see data speeds for downloading, uploading, and latency (delays in processing network data). FCC Mobile Broadband Test is available for free on the [...]

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Nexus One with AT&T 3G support unearthed in FCC filing

For better of worse, plenty of people are hoping to see a version of the Nexus One that has support for AT&T’s 3G bands. I say for better or worse because I am not really sure anyone wants to see AT&T grab another powerful Internet capable smartphone, but that said the AT&T coverage (at least [...]

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The Camangi WebStation makes the required FCC appearance

I am still holding back some hope that the Camangi WebStation will be a hit when it becomes available, but at the same time I have decided to not be amongst the first to make a purchase. Given that, I am still on the lookout for anything that may be of interest in regards to [...]

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HTC Hero look-a-like makes an FCC appearance

Its always fun to see what is crossing the desk of the FCC, mainly because it leads to guessing and speculation. And the latest device is sure to bring plenty of both. Anyway, at first glance it would appear as of this device was the European HTC Hero, but as with many of the FCC [...]

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Motorola Sholes gets FCC clearance

Motorola fans, meet the Motorola Sholes A855. That’s the name that the Verizon-bound device you’ve been watching has used to pass the FCC test. Don’t get too excited just yet. Motorola asked the FCC for confidentiality in its application, meaning the great details and up-close photos we expect aren’t available just yet. The Sholes comes with [...]

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Samsung’s I5700, aka Galaxy Lite makes it required FCC appearance

Just recently the Samsung I5700, otherwise known as the Galaxy Lite has passed through the FCC and received its official Wi-Fi and Bluetooth certifications. Ultimately, this means it is now one step closer to seeing a US release. Of course, this does not offer us any detail in the form of when we can expect [...]

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FCC approves HTC Hero on Sprint-friendly bands, AT&T may carry it as well

Sprint, HTC Hero. HTC Hero, Sprint. Confirmation seems but an official announcement away: the HTC Hero is coming to the United States under Sprint…and maybe AT&T, too? The FCC has just approved the HTC Hero to run on the CDMA2000/EVDO on cellular and PCS band. That approval points to the Sprint PCS network being the first [...]

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Motorola Morrison (aka CLIQ) makes the required FCC appearance

Based on the recently surfaced FCC documents, it looks like we are going to be seeing the Motorola Morrison heading to T-Mobile here in the US. Of course, as with most FCC listings, there are still plenty of important details such as a release date and pricing that remain a mystery. But on the positive [...]

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HTC Hero passes FCC tests, slated for AT&T?

The HTC Hero made it through the FCC process with some listed standards that suggest AT&T may be the carrier who offers the device in the United States. The FCC approved the Hero to run on 850/1900Mhz bands, which happens to be the frequency used by AT&T. Could AT&T get its first Android phone this [...]

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How satisfied are you with U.S. handset carrier competition?

Four U.S. Senators have asked the FCC to explore how carrier-exclusivity affects cell phone choice among consumers. Mr. Senators, let me you save you and the FCC a lot of time and money – of course it affects consumer choice! T-Mobile would not have as many people purchasing the G1 if it were available on another [...]

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