Samsung in hot water with EU over 3G FRAND patent lawsuits

The European Commission announced on Tuesday that it has begun a formal investigation into Samsung's strategy of using FRAND-encumbered patents related to 3G wireless networking standards in lawsuits. The announcement comes after the Commission began a preliminary inquiry into the matter last November and several courts in the EU have struck down Samsung's attempts to use the patents against ...

Sony Reveals 3G Vita Wireless Data Plans

The Vita comes out in America on February 22, and those of you who buy the 3G version of the handheld for its always-connected functionality will have to purchase a wireless plan from exclusive carrier AT&T. There are two data plans: 250MB plan for $14.99 a month 2GB plan for $25.99 a month Regardless of which plan you purchase (which can be activated directly from the Vita itself), there is no ...

Verizon Wireless Invests $132 Million in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 6, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it invested $132 million in 2011 to enhance its network in Minnesota, including the expansion of its groundbreaking 4G LTE network ...

Verizon Wireless Invests $54 Million in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it invested $54 million in 2011 to enhance its network in Iowa including the expansion of its groundbreaking 4G LTE network ...

Verizon Wireless Invests $61 Million in Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it invested $61 million in 2011 to enhance its network in Nebraska including the expansion of its groundbreaking 4G LTE network ...