TS2R Wireless News: AT&T Data Double, lightRadio Wi-Fi & Metro Block-it

TS2R Wireless News from Wireless and Mobile News:

Full news stories, recently, include early delivery of Samsung Galaxy Note preorders, spray on antennas,  iPad 3 features, Valentine mobile survey and HTC Endeavor specs.

Here's the news that is too short to report:

  • Wireless data continued to double annually at AT&T.  This is different from the double data deal for the price from  Verizon Wireless.
  • Alcatel-Lucent his making it simpler for people to access the Internet - whether on smartphones, tablets or laptops - over secure Wi-Fi connections in homes or hotspot locations such as coffee shops and shopping centers. lightRadio Wi-Fi sorts through the confusion of hotspots and cellular networks to find and connect with the best available wireless broadband network.
  • This Valentine's Day, Verizon Wireless encourages customers to share their love for the planet by participating in the newly launched In Store Trade-In program.
  • PrivacyStar announces Metro Block-it, a call and text message blocking service for MetroPCS .  The service also allows customers to directly file complaints against telemarketers and debt collectors with the Federal Trade Commission and is now available on MetroPCS' Android smartphones. 30-Day free trial followed by $1.00 per month fee.
  • MetroPCS announced a partnership with basketball star Deron Williams.
  • Tony Melone, the Chief Technology Officer for Verizon Communications, will deliver a keynote presentation at the TIA 2012: Inside the Network Conference and Exhibition.