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Mar 31, 2011

MTNL unlimited CDMA 1 X Mobile Internet now for Rs.50 to card data

Posted by TechBoyArena on Thursday, March 31, 2011 0 comments

In an attempt to provide the service of mobile Internet with affordable rates, been own Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) today announced the launch of CDMA 1 X data card with unlimited mobile Internet charges only for Rs.50 per month for subscribers in Delhi telecom circle.

MTNL - Micromax mmx-200 C CDMA data card will cost Rs.1499. With this card subscriber data you will get free unlimited Internet for a month from the date of activation and after a month Rs. 50 per month will be charged for next months 11 unlimited CDMA 1 X Mobile Internet and transfer of data (speed up 153 Kbps) without no FUP with in your home network.

After 12 months, the Subscriber's card data will migrate to Plan-75, where will Rs.75 per month for data card unlimited Mobile Internet.el CDMA offer available only in MTNL Sanchar Haat in Delhi.

Supply of CDMA mobile phone MTNL (MMX C114):

MTNL also revised its offer for existing Micromax C114 CDMA mobile for prepaid subscribers in Delhi, now the phone Rs.1575 only comes with free of charge in time mention Rs.1500 valid for one year for calls of own network, use beyond the free subscriber will be charged 1 p/sec for calls to any other network in all the India and 1paisa/2 seconds for calls from the Local network and STD.  Other details are as below:

Note: To extend the validity of mobile CDMA customer recharge coupons of Garuda validity as their needs and convenience.


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Mar 30, 2011

Worms - Android app review

Posted by TechBoyArena on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 0 comments

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This is a review of the game worms for Android phones. Go to the next page to view the review. Enjoy!








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Mar 28, 2011

Tablet comparison: Motorola Xoom vs iPad 2

Posted by TechBoyArena on Monday, March 28, 2011 0 comments

Motorola Xoom vs Apple iPad 2


Here's a video comparison of the Motorola Xoom 10.1 vs. Apple iPad Android tablet 2 9.7 iOS tablet. The guys at MobileTechReview takes a look at hardware comparisons, prices and compare applications such as games, multimedia and Web browsers on both tablets running.Tablet Comparison: Motorola Xoom vs iPad 2


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Mar 27, 2011

Inside Xbox: Event coverage: February shop Windows and mobile games

Posted by TechBoyArena on Sunday, March 27, 2011 0 comments

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Inside Xbox: Event coverage: February shop Windows and mobile games, original first broadcast 26 February 2011. featured: Fable III, Fable coin Golf, age of Empires online, angry birds, hydro Thunder go, GeoDefense, Doodle jump, plants vs. zombies








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Mar 26, 2011

Sony Ericsson Xperia ARC vs. Nokia N8 video camera comparison

Posted by TechBoyArena on Saturday, March 26, 2011 0 comments

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This is a comparison between the video cameras of Sony Ericsson Xperia arc and the Nokia N8. Which one you think is the best?


 



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Mar 25, 2011

Android app: Read it later - report

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Android app: Read it Later Review Android app: Read it Later Review

This is a review of the read it later application for Android phones. See the review after the break. Enjoy!








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Mar 24, 2011

iPhone app: today's dark Nebula - episode two - free app

Posted by TechBoyArena on Thursday, March 24, 2011 0 comments

iPhone app: Dark Nebula Episode Two Todays free app iPhone app: Dark Nebula Episode Two Todays free app

The best way, this game is the conclusion, that it is like a maze game, but on steroids. You simply tilt the device to your character through the levels while avoiding traps, to open the doors, bouncing, sliding and not fall off to move..

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Mar 23, 2011

Unboxing the HTC ThunderBolt

Posted by TechBoyArena on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 0 comments

HTC ThunderBolt


The guys from Phonedog unboxes the HTC ThunderBolt. Sporting a 4.3-Zoll-WVGA-Display with a resolution of 800 x 480, the Thunderbolt media enthusiasts is aimed at. On the back of the handset you will find an 8 megapixel camera with two LED Flash, location, HD quality video in 720 p recording. The handset sports a HTC HD7 style stand for relaxed view, along with Dolby mobile surround-sound and DLNA-integration. Running Android OS 2.2 with HTC sense 2.0 UI, the HTC Thunderbolt has access to HTCSense.com, remote mobile search for offers directly from the Web. Although unconfirmed, the handset is camera 1.3 megapixel front-facing, an upgrade at gingerbread available.


The HTC Thunderbolt features also GPS powered by Google maps, Skype integration, dual microphones, HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity and up to 32 GB storage via MicroSD.


 



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Mar 22, 2011

Nokia offers astounding Smartphone for T-Mobile United States customers

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Nokia Astound

Inspired by U.S. consumers, who want an affordable Smartphone entertainment offers a simplified user experience and on-the-go, still today portfolio with the introduction of the Nokia astound expand your Symbian Smartphone Nokia. Offer value without compromise, the Nokia astound are exclusively from T-Mobile United States beginning April 6.

The Nokia astound sleek stainless steel design features a 8 megapixel camera with dual LED Flash and 720 p HD video capture, a touch-sensitive brilliant 3.2-inch AMOLED-display, free turn-by-turn navigation from Nokia and access to thousands of free and paid apps on Nokia Ovi store. The Nokia astound makes it easy to stay there for the consumer in a connection. The astound has three fully-customizable home screens, the quick access to e-Mail, and the possibility that the current messages from Facebook and Twitter, or directly in the Web surfing to check. Consumers can sit back and enjoy the astound entertainment capabilities of pre-loaded play fruit Ninja, hear the latest music with the Slacker radio app or browse their own music and video collection, right at their fingertips.

"As more consumers, millions make the switch to smartphones, Nokia is proud to offer that is not an alternative to simply and is fun, use, but is also very sexy and elegant, other than everything in the price point,", said Mark Slater, Vice President of sales, Nokia. "With a user experience of Nokia's Ovi services, be rounded are enthusiastic consumers, made with T-Mobile to discover Nokia's premium design quality without compromise on services and applications, including maps and store."

"T-Mobile continues to have a Smartphone to make easy and affordable, we who are high-quality design and entertainment to introduce experience the Nokia astound inspires", said Andrew Morrison, Vice President, product management, T-Mobile United States. "The characteristics of a high end smartphone at a competitive price, offer the Nokia astound is appeal to a wide range of consumers."

Uniquely designed, is an example of the quality and the impressive hardware that map to consumers with Nokia Nokia astound. Its AMOLED touch screen is protected by ultra-thin, damage-resistant glass and surrounded by stainless steel, which the attractive yet durable design is complete.

Equipped with the latest commercial version of Ovi Maps1, the Nokia astound offers free voice guided, turn-by-turn navigation in almost 100 countries in 46 languages. The Nokia astound comes pre-loaded with automotive grade cards for the entire United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean2. With more than 8,000 3D landmarks and free premium content such as Lonely Planet guides and TripAdvisor can consumers new places and experience on the way explore. New features include improved search engines and WiFi positioning, a drive support mode for traffic in real time updated maps of public transport lines and the ability to check-in for places and sharing great moments with friends on Facebook, Twitter and many local social networks.

With the Nokia astound, consumers can visit, Ovi store, new applications, games and themes to their device adapted to discover. Every week, continue to Ovi store grow and add other interesting content that supports 32 languages in more than 190 countries. Currently, Ovi store is more than 4 million downloads per day, including the popular applications and games evil birds, OpenTable, SHAZAM and Galaxy on fire around the world. As an added convenience to applications and services directly to a consumer monthly Bill T-Mobile or credit card be charged.
1 Ovi maps use automotive grade data from NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of maps, map to traffic and location data. 2 More countries and languages available for download free Nokia. Data may apply.








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Update for Nokia N8/C7/C6-01-PR1.2

Posted by TechBoyArena on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 comments

Nokia N8, C7, C6-01

Seems like a new firmware update PR1 2 immediately before the PR2. 0 with the aim is to resolve the E-Mail for Exchange synchronization issue.

According to the Web site Nokia support discussionsthis update comes quickly to solve a problem for the business users and before the new firmware update that will bring and we quote:

While we are working to provide the a new user experience make the next version of the software, including new browser updated widgets and home screen, as well as many other performance improvements.

Check for more info on our Symbian ^ 3 firmware discussion section.

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Symbian ^ 3 app: Hero - tank gameplay video

Posted by TechBoyArena on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 comments

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In this video, Camb078 demoes of the new game tank hero for Symbian ^ 3 devices like the Nokia N8, Nokia C7 and Nokia E7. Go to the next page to the gameplay map video. Enjoy!

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Google is partnering with Sprint, bring all mobile phones Google voice

Posted by TechBoyArena on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 comments

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Google is partnering with Sprint to Sprint customers a seamless integration of Google voice to bring. Sprint customers can take advantage of the full set of Google voice features without changing or porting their number, or decide to their existing Google voice number in the active and accept calls, without the need for an app.








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Metaio demos developments in augmented reality

Posted by TechBoyArena on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 comments

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Android app: press reader

Posted by TechBoyArena on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 comments

Android app: PressReaderThe guys from Phandroid takes a look at a newspaper app called press reader. Press reader brings newspapers from 94 countries in 48 languages over 1,800 full-content to your favorite Google Android device. With press reader, you can keep the digital edition of your favorite publication in the hand and read back scan you from the front so the title was printed - without compromises in quality, accuracy or content.

Choose a growing list of the world's most popular publications, including:

• Washington Post • United States today • Los Angeles Times • Chicago Tribune • International Herald Tribune • worldwide and mail • national post • Vancouver Sun • Irish independent • Irish times • daily mail • the Herald • football • hamburger Morgenpost • Der Tagesspiegel • Il Messaggero • Bangkok Post • Kommersant and de Volkskrant

…to to name only a few.

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Apple iPhone 4 vs. Motorola ATRIX 4 G video comparison

Posted by TechBoyArena on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 comments

Motorola ATRIX 4G vs Apple iPhone 4

PhoneArena presents a short comparison of Motorola ATRIX 4 G and Apple iPhone 4. video after the jump.

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Polyply - to the best custom made iPhone / iPad / iPod stand always (images)

Posted by TechBoyArena on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 comments

Polyply best custom made iPhone / iPad / iPod stand ever (Pictures)

Here are some pictures of Polyply, the super cool custom made iPhone / iPad / iPod was. Check out the pictures after the break. Enjoy!

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Video: Nokia C7 clone

Posted by TechBoyArena on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 comments

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Here's a look at what I think probably the best Nokia C7 seeks cloning ever! Check out the video preview after the break. You enjoy.

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Photos: Motorola shine

Posted by TechBoyArena on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 comments

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Motorola glow images - is the Motorola-Bill a stylish GSM clamshell phone. It has 2.4 QVGA display, 2MP camera, FM radio, Bluetooth and supports up to 16 GB MicroSD cards.

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iPhone: Red Bull augmented racing game

Posted by TechBoyArena on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 comments

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Red bull came to Circ.us on a concept present with augmented reality in connection with their 12 packs create a racing game used could be. After much ideation, Circ.us with a concept, that the cans as essential components in a user generated came racing game used community.

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Reverting to old interface of Facebook comments

Posted by TechBoyArena on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 comments

Facebook make new changes every second day with care including how will users react to it. To date many of the uses are not yet comfortable for the new viewer of photos and even a few days ago introduced another change in the system of observation removing the post comment button.

With the new Exchange users can directly post comment by pressing the Enter key and if everything needs to write a multi-line comment you can do so by pressing the SHIFT key + enter.

If at all anything convenient for the new system of comments here is can return to the old system of commentary.

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If you are a Firefox user download and install snap- GreasesMonkey first. Chrome users can skip this step and directly download and install P.c. purity JavaScript in your browser and restart.

Now you have good old Facebook comment in your browser.

afterAfter

P.c. purity not only brings your old comment on Facebook but will also filter and hide all unnecessary upgrades in the Facebook wall.

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Everything in a Management Software of Android phone for SMS, contacts, and media

Posted by TechBoyArena on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 comments

I've never liked Samsung Kies and used Windows Explorer for archival and management of media on Android phone. Somehow, it is not as convenient and had no option to backup contacts and messages. Thus, the necessary telephone era dedicated management software.

Reading the blog caschy, I found mobile software go specially designed for Smartphones Android manage files Multimedia (Audio, Video and photos), contacts, messages, and many more!

MobileGo installation requires install mobile USB controllers because if not, Setup will be prompted, download and install itself. Before connecting the phone to the PC, must be activated the USB debug mode as you install MobileGo Daemon phone.

Android Phone Management Software

MobileGo interface is classified according to the type of files of specific content announcement contacts, SMS messages, music, movies and photos. You can add / edit / backup / restore messages and contacts in one click. In addition, the administration of music and movies allows you to organize playlists, add new songs to the library or as a ringtone.

Together with the management of data, it is compatible with SMS / contacts and Backup applications on demand that can be restored when necessary. In my case, however, that does not detect any installed application (perhaps due to the custom of ROM) but the Backup SMS and contacts worked well.

Android Phone Management Software

Wondershare MobileGo is really a wonderful software and worth trying to complete Android phone management directly from the Windows desktop.

Download MobileGo

Note: for the USB drivers for Samsung Mobile, which can deal with the problem related to the Shewsbury which will ask to restart the computer again and again. To avoid, kill this implementation of Windows Task Manager and not press the button of output in the window.


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10.2 Flash for Android released today

Posted by TechBoyArena on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 comments

Flash 10.2 will be released on the Android Market today for all 2.2 + devices. Flash has never been so impressive for PCs and Android. The new version 10.2 is here to atone and modify all the hatred that has gathered.

10.2 Flash is here to provide pure power, and has something for everyone. If you have a low-end Android, it only provides a much better navigation experience. 360 P videos work better and interactive contents are much softer than before.

But, if you are an advanced user and have a dual-core processor, you are a pleasure. Flash impressive 10.2 supports better hardware and play up to 480 p videos very gently. That's not all, Flash says that Hardware acceleration is disabled in 10.2 and seem quite sure that everyone was soon represent 720 p content in their androids.

Flash 10.2 also brings long life battery for all devices with Android 3.0.

With so many updates and enhancements in this version, I can't wait to see the next, stay in touch for more information on this subject.


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Nokia recycling - below the Recycle Bin

Posted by TechBoyArena on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 comments

Nokia is the world's largest manufacturer of mobile phones and certainly has the responsibility for the environment of interest. You have come a new funny video as part of a campaign to raise awareness to the recycling of mobile phones. Check out some of the most popular Nokia mobile phones in the Vergangenheit--2760, 8810, 3310, 5110 at the bottom of a recycling bin talking to each other. Its totally worth seeing.

We have mobile phones recycled spoken in the past.The Nokia 3310 was one of the most successful phones, but most may not be in the working condition now.Nokia says that around 44% is not recycled from old mobile phones in people's drawers (including my 3310 and 1100) sit. Now may be a great time, it is to recycle. As many mobile phones have you when you are at home that not work?

You can choose the consciousness of tweeting I # recycling

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HTC pyramid caught in wild, hitting T-Mobile and Sprint?

Posted by TechBoyArena on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 comments

Recently HTC announced multiple new Android devices to the Mobile World Congress, and they all seem to be good. But, we already told you in February, that HTC something great on Commons. HTC a phone codenamed as HTC cooks pyramid, the an Android powered phone and come with many great features. Then later, we saw the phone in an inventory system along with some other phones. Now before a few days first rendering images of HTC pyramid was leaked on xda.cn and the phone is very nice when compared to other models of HTC. As it is a render image, not us it trust it because it could be Photoshopped. But now thanks to our friends over at Techblog and GSMArena…heheh, the HTC pyramid in the wild caught.

In the picture above you see the front and rear panel of the HTC pyramid. According to Tmo News, T-Mobile is always this phone in June, and the device is probably Sprint as EVO meets 3D but it is still not confirm. Take a look at the rumored of specs:

SPécs of HTC pyramid:

Android 2.4 with HTC sense 3.01.2. GHz processor DualCore Snapdragon (MSM8x60) 4.3-inch SuperLCD display with resolution of qHD (960 x 540, according to GSMArena…heheh) primary 8-megapixel camera and 1.3 megapixel to front-cameras768MB of RAMHSPA + (14.4 Mbit / S)

Also people, now we know that the device is real and I hope that HTC will it soon, probably on the CTIA event publish. Are you excited about this device?

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HTC incredible S discovered in red

Posted by TechBoyArena on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 comments

The image above shows the HTC incredible S in a new colour variant. The phone was found on a Denmark phone retailer's website.

The phone has been given no prices and there is no option to the device are released. But we expect that it will be soon available and an estimate price will also be filled.

It might be more cost than the original black HTC incredible S in view of the fact that red is a limited color not only for the incredible s of but each HTC phone and it seems that it everywhere else is not available.

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AT & T launches the HTC HD7S and LG thrill 4 G

Posted by TechBoyArena on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 comments

AT & T launches two new 4.3 touchscreen smartphones today - the HTC HD7S and the LG thrill 4 G for the American market.

The HTC HD7S is basically the US AT & T version of international HTC HD7 model. Here are the main features:

4.3 S-LCD-touchscreen with WVGA Resolution1 GHz Processor5 megapixel camera with dual LED FlashWindows phone 7 OS

The LG is the US AT & T version of international Optimus 3D Smartphone thrill 4 G. The main features are:

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Nokia astound is the C7 for T-Mobile

Posted by TechBoyArena on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 comments

Nokia was expected that a Symbian phone for United States at CTIA start and they have announced the Nokia astound - a T-Mobile brand C7. The Symbian ^ 3 device will be available exclusively on T-Mobile (soon to AT & T), available from April 6.  The astound seems identical in specifications to the C7 including the 3.5-inch AMOLED display, stylish design, 8MP camera EDoF with 720 p video recording.

The handset is very attractive price of $79.99 after a mail-in rebate $50 and a 2-year contract price. It will be online and available on T-Mobile stores. It also we sold at Costco, RadioShack, Sam's Club, target mobile sites and Wal-Mart,

Make Nokia finally some progress in the US market? The astound is a great looking phone and sell its competitive prices but then T-Mobile United States future is a question markwould certainly in view :)

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AT & T, T-Mobile United States for a cool us $ to buy 39 billion

Posted by TechBoyArena on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 0 comments

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AT&T USA is the largest GSM mobile operator in USA and 2nd largest carrier after Verizon Wireless. T-Mobile USA is the 4th largest carrier and is owned by Deutsche Telekom Germany. Today, AT&T and Deutsche Telekom have announced that AT&T will acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom for a price tag of USD 39 billion in cash and stock. This is totally shocking news because both these companies were competing with each other for quite some time. The deal will take the usual legal process and might take about a year to be approved. I don’t know any GSM carrier in USA apart from T-Mobile and AT&T. Now this deal means that there is going to be monopoly in the US GSM market and regulators might really not like the idea. Good luck to AT&T and Deutsche Telekom !

AT&T TO ACQUIRE T-MOBILE USA FROM DEUTSCHE TELEKOM

Provides fast, efficient and certain solution to impending spectrum exhaust challenges facing AT&T and T-Mobile USA in key markets due to explosive demand for mobile broadband

Enhances network capacity, output and quality in near term for both companies’ customers

AT&T commits to expand 4G LTE deployment to an additional 46.5 million Americans, including in rural, smaller communities, for a total of 294 million or 95% of the U.S. population

Provides 4G LTE service for T-Mobile USA’s 34 million subscribers

More than $8 billion in incremental infrastructure spend by a U.S. company over seven years, enabling nation’s high-tech industry, innovation and economic growth

Creates substantial value for AT&T shareholders through large, straightforward synergies

DALLAS, TEXAS AND BONN, GERMANY March 20, 2011 AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) and Deutsche Telekom AG (FWB: DTE) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which AT&T will acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom in a cash-and-stock transaction currently valued at approximately $39 billion. The agreement has been approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies.

AT&T’s acquisition of T-Mobile USA provides an optimal combination of network assets to add capacity sooner than any alternative, and it provides an opportunity to improve network quality in the near term for both companies’ customers. In addition, it provides a fast, efficient and certain solution to the impending exhaustion of wireless spectrum in some markets, which limits both companies’ ability to meet the ongoing explosive demand for mobile broadband.

With this transaction, AT&T commits to a significant expansion of robust 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) deployment to 95 percent of the U.S. population to reach an additional 46.5 million Americans beyond current plans – including rural communities and small towns.  This helps achieve the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and President Obama’s goals to connect “every part of America to the digital age.” T-Mobile USA does not have a clear path to delivering LTE.

“This transaction represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand critical infrastructure for our nation’s future,” said Randall Stephenson, AT&T Chairman and CEO. “It will improve network quality, and it will bring advanced LTE capabilities to more than 294 million people. Mobile broadband networks drive economic opportunity everywhere, and they enable the expanding high-tech ecosystem that includes device makers, cloud and content providers, app developers, customers, and more. During the past few years, America’s high-tech industry has delivered innovation at unprecedented speed, and this combination will accelerate its continued growth.”

Stephenson continued, “This transaction delivers significant customer, shareowner and public benefits that are available at this level only from the combination of these two companies with complementary network technologies, spectrum positions and operations. We are confident in our ability to execute a seamless integration, and with additional spectrum and network capabilities, we can better meet our customers’ current demands, build for the future and help achieve the President’s goals for a high-speed, wirelessly connected America.”

Deutsche Telekom Chairman and CEO René Obermann said, “After evaluating strategic options for T-Mobile USA, I am confident that AT&T is the best partner for our customers, shareholders and the mobile broadband ecosystem. Our common network technology makes this a logical combination and provides an efficient path to gaining the spectrum and network assets needed to provide T-Mobile customers with 4G LTE and the best devices. Also, the transaction returns significant value to Deutsche Telekom shareholders and allows us to retain exposure to the U.S. market.”

As part of the transaction, Deutsche Telekom will receive an equity stake in AT&T that, based on the terms of the agreement, would give Deutsche Telekom an ownership interest in AT&T of approximately 8 percent. A Deutsche Telekom representative will join the AT&T Board of Directors.

Competition and Pricing
The U.S. wireless industry is one of the most fiercely competitive markets in the world and will remain so after this deal. The U.S. is one of the few countries in the world where a large majority of consumers can choose from five or more wireless providers in their local market. For example, in 18 of the top 20 U.S. local markets, there are five or more providers. Local market competition is escalating among larger carriers, low-cost carriers and several regional wireless players with nationwide service plans. This intense competition is only increasing with the build-out of new 4G networks and the emergence of new market entrants.

The competitiveness of the market has directly benefited consumers. A 2010 report from the U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO) states the overall average price (adjusted for inflation) for wireless services declined 50 percent from 1999 to 2009, during a period which saw five major wireless mergers.

Addresses wireless spectrum challenges facing AT&T, T-Mobile USA, their customers, and U.S. policymakers
This transaction quickly provides the spectrum and network efficiencies necessary for AT&T to address impending spectrum exhaust in key markets driven by the exponential growth in mobile broadband traffic on its network. AT&T’s mobile data traffic grew 8,000 percent over the past four years and by 2015 it is expected to be eight to 10 times what it was in 2010. Put another way, all of the mobile traffic volume AT&T carried during 2010 is estimated to be carried in just the first six to seven weeks of 2015. Because AT&T has led the U.S. in smartphones, tablets and e-readers – and as a result, mobile broadband – it requires additional spectrum before new spectrum will become available.  In the long term, the entire industry will need additional spectrum to address the explosive growth in demand for mobile broadband.

Improves service quality for U.S. wireless customers
AT&T and T-Mobile USA customers will see service improvements – including improved voice quality – as a result of additional spectrum, increased cell tower density and broader network infrastructure. At closing, AT&T will immediately gain cell sites equivalent to what would have taken on average five years to build without the transaction, and double that in some markets.  The combination will increase AT&T’s network density by approximately 30 percent in some of its most populated areas, while avoiding the need to construct additional cell towers. This transaction will increase spectrum efficiency to increase capacity and output, which not only improves service, but is also the best way to ensure competitive prices and services in a market where demand is extremely high and spectrum is in short supply.

Expands 4G LTE deployment to 95 percent of U.S. population – urban and rural areas
This transaction will directly benefit an additional 46.5 million Americans – equivalent to the combined populations of the states of New York and Texas – who will, as a result of this combination, have access to AT&T’s latest 4G LTE technology. In terms of area covered, the transaction enables 4G LTE deployment to an additional 1.2 million square miles, equivalent to 4.5 times the size of the state of Texas.  Rural and smaller communities will substantially benefit from the expansion of 4G LTE deployment, increasing the competitiveness of the businesses and entrepreneurs in these areas.

Increases AT&T’s investment in the U.S.
The acquisition will increase AT&T’s infrastructure investment in the U.S. by more than $8 billion over seven years. Expansion of AT&T’s 4G LTE network is an important foundation for the next wave of innovation and growth in mobile broadband, ensuring the U.S. continues to lead the world in wireless technology and availability.  It makes T-Mobile USA, currently a German-owned U.S. telecom network, part of a U.S.-based company.

An impressive, combined workforce
Bringing AT&T and T-Mobile USA together will create an impressive workforce that is best positioned to compete in today’s global economy. Post-closing, AT&T intends to tap into the significant knowledge and expertise held by employees of both AT&T and T-Mobile USA to succeed. AT&T is the only major U.S. wireless company with a union workforce, offering leading wages, benefits, training and development for employees. The combined company will continue to have a strong employee and operations base in the Seattle area.

Consistent with AT&T’s track record of value-enhancing acquisitions
AT&T has a strong track record of executing value-enhancing acquisitions and expects to create substantial value for shareholders through large, straightforward synergies with a run rate of more than $3 billion, three years after closing onward (excluding integration costs). The value of the synergies is expected to exceed the purchase price of $39 billion. Revenue synergies come from opportunities to increase smartphone penetration and data average revenue per user, with cost savings coming from network efficiencies, subscriber and support savings, reduced churn and avoided capital and spectrum expenditures.

The transaction will enhance margin potential and improve the company’s long-term revenue growth potential as it benefits from a more robust mobile broadband platform for new services.

Additional financial information
The $39 billion purchase price will include a cash payment of $25 billion with the balance to be paid using AT&T common stock, subject to adjustment.  AT&T has the right to increase the cash portion of the purchase price by up to $4.2 billion with a corresponding reduction in the stock component, so long as Deutsche Telekom receives at least a 5 percent equity ownership interest in AT&T.

The number of AT&T shares issued will be based on the AT&T share price during the 30-day period prior to closing, subject to a 7.5 percent collar; there is a one-year lock-up period during which Deutsche Telekom cannot sell shares.

The cash portion of the purchase price will be financed with new debt and cash on AT&T’s balance sheet. AT&T has an 18-month commitment for a one-year unsecured bridge term facility underwritten by J.P. Morgan for $20 billion.  AT&T assumes no debt from T-Mobile USA or Deutsche Telekom and continues to have a strong balance sheet.

The transaction is expected to be earnings (excluding non-cash amortization and integration costs) accretive in the third year after closing. Pro-forma for 2010, this transaction increases AT&T’s total wireless revenues from $58.5 billion to nearly $80 billion, and increases the percentage of AT&T’s total revenues from wireless, wireline data and managed services to approximately 80 percent.

This transaction will allow for sufficient cash flow to support AT&T’s dividend. AT&T has increased its dividend for 27 consecutive years, a matter decided by AT&T’s Board of Directors.

Conditions
The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals, a reverse breakup fee in certain circumstances, and other customary regulatory and other closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close in approximately 12 months.


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