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Qualcomm and Nokia are set to go to battle in the US over hundreds of millions of dollars in potential royalty fees. This Wednesday, Qualcomm will argue in a Delaware court that Nokia owes them royalties on CDMA technology patents, with Nokia will defend their position that they've doled out over $1 billion in payments [...]

Sprint is really looking to expand its data-side services, and it makes sense, given their struggles in the traditional voice-call market. Sprint is apparently going to pickup the CDMA/EVDO version of the HTC Shift. We knew that the HTC Shift was a-comin' in GSMCDMA flavors (thanks, FCC) , and it seems that Sprint will have [...]

We've said it before and we'll say it again. Sprint had better get their WiMAX/XOHM network lit-up right-quick, before they exhaust their financial means to do so. There's a lot riding on XOHM, and a couple wrong moves could spell the end for Sprint. So, it's refreshing to hear that Sprint CEO Dan Hesse say that [...]

The FCC is always good for getting the down-low on un-announced, un-released handsets. It looks like Samsung is getting into the DirectConnect game. How Sprint managed to convince Samsung to hop on-board its struggling CDMA-based DirectConnect bandwagon is beyond us - although, it’s a better wagon to hop aboard than Nextel’s dying iDEN network. The Samsung Z400 will be rebranding Qualcomm’s QChat PTT technology for use as Sprint’s DirectConnect. We’re not used to seeing a DirectConnect handset on Sprint Nextel that didn’t bear a Motorola logo, but hey, times are a-changin’. The FCC has just dropped the ball on Samsung’s Z400, the company’s first DirectConnect handset destined for Sprint. With a rugged casing, OLED external display, dual-antenna setup, stereo speakers, Bluetooth, EVDO and camera, the Samsung Z400 looks to be headed to Sprint’s mid-range lineup - destined to pull duty as a blue-collar fleet-phone. Oh, and a quick peak at the user’s manual reveals a “Chat and Dating” service - interesting indeed. Pricing and availability are not yet known. More pics of the ugly rugged Samsung Z400 on the link… FCC ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Sprint announces Nextel Direct Connect PTT service and handsets for next yearSanyo S1 candybar phone spotted on FCCSamsung SPH-M800 getting primped for SprintSprint unveils Samsung m520 sliderSamsung Upstage now available for $100 on Sprint

Following on MetroPCS’s successful launch in the c oveted Los Angeles market , the “unlimited” carrier has announced that they’ll be working with Alcatel-Lucent to bring 3G data service to seven key markets in the US. MetroPCS won the 3G spectrum in last year’s AWS spectrum auction, and will be upgrading their CDMA network from 1xRTT to EV-DO speeds in Los Angeles, Detroit, and Dallas. MetroPCS also plans to launch in four new markets with 3G from the get-go - New York, Las Vegas, Bostson, and Philadelphia will see MetroPCS’s 3G EVDO network go live in the near future. “Our customers want the most value for their dollar and our unlimited flat-rate service offers a compelling value proposition, which is evident by the remarkable continued growth of our subscriber base,” said Roger D. Linquist, MetroPCS’ Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. The upgraded 3G MetroPCS network will bring advanced data solutions to its subscriber-base. MetroPCS customers can expect the same “unlimited” rate plan model with even more service options - services like “advanced multimedia, mobile data, unified communications, video mail, speech-enabled and real-time voice portal applications.” MetroPCS did not outline their 3G-rollout timeline, but we assume it’ll be completed before the end of 2008. Unlimited wireless plans just got a bit more interesting. We’d love to see a 3G GSM network with an unlimited rate-plan model - now that would get us to bite. [Via: Mobile Tech News ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:MetroPCS goes live in Los Angeles, CA.Alltel and MetroPCS gun for 700Mhz spectrum; Newly opened spectrum to be auctioned soonFCC: Huawei M318 headed to MetrPCSLeap wireless to MetroPCS: No thanksMetroPCS puts in buy-offer to acquire Leap Wireless for $5.12 billion

Talk about a truly global-capable phone. The Motorola RIZR Z6c has just gotten the green-light from the FCC , and should be bringing all that GSM and CDMA goodness to Verizon’s network sometime soon. GSM and CDMA on Verizon’s network? Did Verizon launch some sort of undercover GSM network while we weren’t looking? Not a chance. Verizon’s more than happy with their CDMA stance in the US wireless landscape, but with most of the world using GSM technology, it makes sense for Verizon to bring a world phone on board with the ability to surf those GSM airwaves abroad. The Motorola RIZR Z6c slider (as the name would suggest) will be rocking the same 2 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, microSD card slot, and QVGA display from its MediaFLO and VCAST TV sporting sibling - the Motorola RIZR Z6tv . Verizon will be adding the Moto RIZR Z6c to its “World Edition” stable (alongside the recently released BlackBerry 8830 ) - the dual-band CDMA radio with EVDO and dual-band 900/1800 MHz GSM radio ensures that the Motorola RIZR Z6c “World Edition” will be comfortable in pretty much any country on this planet. We’re not sure when this thing’s going to go live on Verizon’s network. But, with the holiday season rapidly coming to a close, this FCC approval might expedite the Motorola RIZR Z6c’s launch. With that cool-looking, embossed rear (it’s all about the little details), we can’t wait to get our hands on this thing. FCC source [Via: Phone Arena ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Get your FREE Motorola RIZR Z8 on O2HTC Libra approved by the FCCVerizon product roadmap leaked - 5 new handsets for AugustMotorola Z6tv VCAST phone to hit Verizon Wireless on October 5Rose Motorola RIZR Z3