3G IPhone Bargain Bonanza

I picked up this exciting 3G iPhone rumor while surfing the web. According to this Fortune.cnn.com article, a source revealed that AT&T is making some special plans to enhance the release of Apple's 3G iPhone.

The exclusive U.S. iPhone distributor is rumored to be planning to cut the price of the highly popular handset by as much as $200 when the 3G version is launched this summer. If it's true that AT&T will subsidize $200 of the cost of a new iPhone, then the price will be brought down to $199. This will be available for customers who sign two-year contracts according to the source of this rumor.

Naturally, representatives from both AT&T and Apple declined to comment when confronted with these rumors. If this plan is true, then they are probably keeping it a secret to maximize its impact on the market and to keep other carriers from making a quick response.

If the 3G iPhone will be sold for 200 hundred bucks then a wider consumer market will be able to afford it. AT&T will have an attractive offer that can lure lucrative customers away from rival mobile phone service providers. It would be logical the new iPhone will likely be locked or programmed to prevent buyers from taking the discounted handset to another network.

Plenty of rumors have surfaced about the upcoming 3G iPhone. The highly popular mobile device may be to be released on the one-year anniversary of the original version.

Fortune's source claims that Apple will cease to release the original version once the 3G device is in the market. This move may be seen as an attempt to clear out inventory and stir up demand for the new 3G version.

The source of the rumor also offered other details on the upcoming 3G iPhone. One of these details is the new version will be slimmer by 2.5 mm than the older model. The new iPhone may also offer a GPS chip for navigation and other location-based services.

Well, this is certainly an interesting rumor. If it's true then a lot of people will definitely purchase the 3G iPhone. I know I would. However, these are just rumors and there are tons of rumors on Apple's hit handset these days. Tune in for more updates or confirmations on these rumors.

iPhone Continues to Fuel AT&T's Growth

The huge popularity of the iPhone meant success for the carrier that offers. AT&T is still experience the effects of Apple's device and is still growing strong as indicated by its earnings for this year.

AT&T Mobility reported customer additions that are similar with last years customer increase. The gains in the number of new customers has pushed the carrier’s to increase to more than seventeen percent. Experts believe that the ongoing strong sales of Apple Inc.’s iPhone is the main cause of this growth boost. The continued weakness at Sprint Nextel Corp. is also a significant factor in the strong growth experienced by AT&T.

Let's explore the details of AT&T's iPhone powered growth. The mobile phone carrier reported that 1.295 million net wireless customers were added during the first quarter of this year. This number represented an increase of 8.7% compared with the figures taken on the first quarter of 2007.

With the addition of these new customers, AT&T's customer base now number more than 71.3 million subscribers. However, the nation's no.1 carrier also lost some customers. When the carrier shut down its TDMA network in late February, around 330,000 customers defected to other networks.

AT&T Mobility's average revenue per user also increased pushed the carrier’s service revenues to $10.6 billion for the quarter. The carrier's data services accounted for $2.3 billion, or 21.5%, of total service revenues. An increase in the carrier's equipment revenues during the quarter pushed total revenues up.

All these growth in various areas boosted AT&T’s income during the first quarter of 2008 to $2.9 billion. With the iPhone still going strong, this trend will probably continue. The launch of the anticipated 3G iPhone could also bring more customers and increased income for the carrier. The success brought about by this remarkable handset has encouraged other networks to find a handset that will duplicate the iPhone's powerful appeal.

Carrier Conflict: Verizon vs. Sprint

Two major mobile phone service clash over interconnection issues!

Sprint became the target of a suit filed by Verizon Communications Inc. because of an alleged failure to ailing pay in interconnection charges worth nearly $10 million. The alleged unpaid fees originated from services in mostly eastern states that are subject to tariffs filed with the Federal Communications Commission. Apparently, even multi-million companies can fall behind on their bills.

Verizon expressed that the had no choice but to file the suit because they have already tried other methods of collecting the fees. Here's a statement form the suit:

“Verizon has repeatedly attempted to resolve this dispute short of litigation. Yet these attempts, made over many months and through both written and personal communications, have been fruitless. Accordingly, Verizon has been forced to seek relief from this court.”

In response to these allegations, a Sprint Nextel spokesman made this statement:

“Because Verizon’s claims in this matter are running up against a two-year statute of limitations, this complaint comes as no surprise. This is simply a standard legal maneuver by Verizon to preserve their legal claim against us. “We remain hopeful that we can resolve this matter without any further legal action by either party.”

Sprint is currently in negotiations with the FCC to ensure AT&T Inc. is not allowed to stray from an interconnection condition. The agreement was made when AT&T completed a prerequisite to gaining approval of its merger with BellSouth Corp a couple of years ago. It's logical that Sprint wants to avert future conflicts while they are dealing with Verizon's suit as well as other complaints.

Some Mobile phone experts fear that the XOHM network launch maybe be affected by this dispute. However, some feel that this fear is unfounded because $10 million dollars is a small amount and can be easily produced by a major mobile phone company such as Sprint.

I hope that both companies can work out this problem and that this dispute will l not affect any programs that may help wireless consumers.

The Cool Ferrari Mobile Phone!

Here's some cool mobile phone scoop for car fans. How would you like to own a cell phone that resembles a Ferrari ? If this idea may seem incredible to you then you should check out these pics of the F1 car phone.

This mobile phone was designed by a company who specializes in custom mobile phones. The company made the news a while ago when they came up with a handset that was disguised to resemble a box of Marlboro cigarettes! They company decided to follow up on their success by designing a cell phone that would look like a signature red Ferrari.

If you are looking for a sexy or fashionable mobile phone then this device is perfect for the job. After all, not a lot of things can be sexier than a sleek red Ferrari sports car. If you place the phone face down on a flat surface, then you friends may think that they are looking at a toy or miniature Ferrari!

The F1 car mobile phone is more than just a hot looking gadget. It's also a functional mobile phone that offers decent features. It features 2.2″ LCD touchscreen, Mp3, 3GP, and MP4 file support in the Sleek Ferrari designed package. The handset tips the scales at around 82 grams and can be expanded with the use of a transflash card.

This cool looking handset is offered at a reasonable price. However, consumers must take caution when purchasing these types of devices because they may not have the quality that is offered by major handset manufacturers. This device is also probably unlicensed buy Ferrari.

If you are looking for a phone that will impress your friends then this is a good choice. I think this mobile phone will tickle the interest of car enthusiasts. The F1 car handset is definitely a good piece for any collector.

More Job Cuts for Motorola

If you have been tuning in to news in the mobile phone industry, then you are probably aware that Motorola has been struggling. The major mobile phone manufacturer has been suffering from slumping handset sales and have decided to split into two entities. The company has now decided to cut some jobs to cope with declining revenue by trimming down on its annual costs.

In 2007, the manufacturer's revenue was pegged at$36.7 billion, which indicated a loss of about 15%. The sharp drop-off in sales in wireless phones is probably responsible in this significant drop in profit. The mobile phone business it the company's largest division. When sales of cellphones plummeted by an alarming 33%, the job cuts became inevitable.

According to reports, Motorola is planning to layoff more than two and a half thousand employees . The company has publicly announced some of the job cuts in Asia, Europe and the US. However, it did not reveal the exact figures of the job cut in Chicago, where the company hires about fifteen thousand workers.

Motorola is not a stranger to job cuts. The company has used it before in an effort to improve its businesses. In 2007, more than seven and a half jobs were cut. The struggling company will have about 63,500 workers all over the globe when the lay off will be implemented. This is a significant decrease when compared to the nearly one hundred fifty thousand strong workforce the company employed in the year 2000.

Experts say that the company might be able to recover from its current slump by increasing the speed of its development process. This way, the company will be able to boost mobile phone profits by being able to launch unique and attractive handsets in a shorter period of time. Motorola's decision to separate its handset division from other business might also be able to lure innovative executives. New leadership might be the key to improving sales and helping the company to regain its former status as a world leader in mobile phone devices and technology.

AT&T Launches Navigator Equipped Motorola Z9 Slider

Do you like GPS enabled mobile phones? If you do, then this scoop should prove interesting. According to Mobile media.com, AT&T has launched the Motorola Z9 slider. This is the first mobile phone that offers the Navigator Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation service from AT&T.

Consumers can use the Motorola Z9 in noisy environments because it is equipped with CrystalTalk technology. This feature makes this phone perfect for loud and wild parties! The device also offers stereo Bluetooth wireless technology, an Opera 8 browser and 1.3-megapixel camera to provide consumers with endless entertainment.

The Motorola Z9 also offers one touch music features to help users to access play lists or their favorite music. They can also visit the carriers mobile music service to gain access to music downloads. They can choose to get their songs from eMusic, Napster To Go and play any unrestricted MP3 Audio file. The Motorola Z9 allows users store music and other information on its built in 8GB memory or with the use of a removable microSD card.

Consumers are sure to like the high speed that is provided by AT&T's third-generation (3G) wireless network. These wireless network enables the Motorola Z9 to provide Video Share which requires the services of a high speed network. Consumers can send live one-way video and audio from one user to another with the help of this service.

This cool mobile phone is now being sold at AT&T stores. However, it may be prudent to wait for more info on the device. It has just been released so you might want to hear from other users before you commit to purchasing this handset. Of course, that advice applies to all purchases.