Verizon Wireless Presenting Pantech UML290 USB 4G Wireless Modem

Verizon has entering another 4G wireless modem and it’s now the turn for Pantech from Korea. Pantech UML290 is the codename, which is one of the unique 4G Wireless USB modem with rotatable USB connector that could be hidden when not in-use.

Motorola reveals Citrus entry-level Android smartphone

Beside teaming up with AT&T, Motorola got cozy with Verizon too and announced two Android (2.1) smartphones that will be released by it later this quarter. One of those two models is called Citrus and is an entry-level and wannabe affordable touchscreen phone.

Citrus includes a touch panel located on the back that helps with navigation, comes with seven home screen panels to choose from, and has a housing made from 25% post-consumer recycled plastic.

The phone’s price tag was not revealed.

Motorola going after business users with the Droid Pro smartphone

The second Verizon-tagged smartphone unveiled this week by Motorola is the Droid Pro, a model pre-loaded with Android 2.2 and the Quickoffice Mobile Suite, which features both a 3.1-inch multi-touch display, and a QWERTY keyboard which is very handy when typing emails and chatting.

The incoming phone has a 1GHz OMAP 3620 processor, 512MB of RAM, 2GB of internal storage, a 5 megapixel camera with auto focus and dual LED flash, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, DNLA connectivity, 3G mobile hotspot capabilities, and various security features like AuthenTec IPSec multi-headed VPN integration, remote wipe of device and SD card, and complex password support.

The Droid Pro will become available from Verizon Wireless in the coming weeks.

Samsung SCH-U820 Reality Goes Official On Verizon Wireless

Folks looking for a feature phone with a full QWERTY keyboard will want to take note that Verizon Wireless has officially announced the Samsung Reality (SCH-U820). The device will be available from April 22nd onwards from Verizon Wireless for $79.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate, bundled with the customary (and mandatory) 2-year contract. Features of the Samsung Reality include:

• 3-inch 400 x 240 pixel resolution display
• 3.2-megapixel camera
• microSD card slot supporting up to 16GB of storage
• HTML browser
• Support for VZ Navigator turn-by-turn directions
• Visual voicemail
• Quick access to social networking sites

HTC Droid Incredible officially official for Verizon, April 29 for $200

Though some information leaked out of Verizon’s pipes yesterday, HTC just got really real with the Droid Incredible at the 99% Conference in New York today. Specs are pretty much what we expected: Android 2.1 withSense, an 8 megapixel cam, 1GHz Snapdragon (not the underclocked core we’d heard rumored before, thankfully), WiFi, and a 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED display. Basically, this unit is a Sense-ified HTC Desire with an up-spec’d camera and a penchant for Verizon’s airwaves — and for a whole lotta Android users, that’s exactly what the doctor ordered. It hits on April 29 for $199.99 on contract after a $100 mail-in rebate.

Verizon Nokia X3 Rumors

According to rumors, Verizon will launch the Nokia X3. For your info, the X3 is an entry-level music phone that features a 2.2-inch QVGA display, dedicated music keys, a 3.5mm headset jack, a stereo FM radio, a 3.2MP camera and a MicroSD card support. There is no info on pricing or availability so far, so stay tuned.

Motorola DEVOUR Now Available on Verizon Wireless Network

Well it’s official, you can now get the Motorola Devour through Verizon. Price will be $149.99 after $100 mail-in rebate with new 2yr agreement. DEVOUR is the second Android(TM)-powered smartphone from Motorola to run on Verizon Wireless’ 3G Network. The phone comes with MOTOBLUR, Motorola’s unique content delivery service created to make wireless phones more personal and customizable. Additional features and specifications of Motorola DEVOUR can be found by visiting http://news.vzw.com/news/2010/02/pr2010-02-02c.html.

Verizon to blanket ‘one third’ of America with LTE this year, double coverage in 15 months

Remember when we heard that Verizon Wireless just might be able to bump its commercial LTE rollout to thefirst quarter of 2010? Man, talk about having our hopes and dreams dashed. Here at CTIA, we heard a few details on the company’s most up-to-date deployment plans, and it sounds like things are pretty well locked into place at this point. Tony Melone, the company’s Senior Vice President and CTO, seemed remarkably enthused that a bona fide LTE network would be launching “in the not too distant future,” and when pressed for specifics, he stated that they would launch “25 to 30 networks this year, covering one third of America by the end of 2010.” Beyond that, we’re looking at a footprint twice that size “15 months” after the initial rollout, and by the end of 2013, the company’s 4G coverage map will be the same size, “if not larger,” than its existing 3G map. Of course, the carrier insisted that they wouldn’t be abandoning 3G advancement while being fixated on 4G, noting that it was moving “fast and aggressively” on both fronts, with hopes that its LTE network would eventually eclipse even the 3G networks (in terms of coverage size) of competitors. Them’s bold words, VZW, and we’ll be carefully watching to see if that really does come to fruition.

Skype Mobile App Coming To Verizon Wireless, Use On-Network To Be Allowed

A sweeping change is hitting the mobile industry, and we’re not just talking about 4G. It’sVoIP, and it has been around for years in the PC world, but is just now gaining ground in the mobile world due to carrier’s being reluctant to support it. Operators have long feared that enabling the use of Skype or any other VoIP calling software would eliminate the need for users to purchase those expensive minutes, but considering that the use of minutes is already declining thanks to mobile-to-mobile and the growth of texting, now is as good a time as any to have a change of heart.

Verizon Wireless, which was previously known as one of the most restrictive carriers in America, will be allowing Skype calls on their network starting on Thursday. Before, Skype Mobile could only be used over Wi-Fi, but as of March 25th you’ll be able to make those called on VZW’s network. It will only work on a number of BlackBerry devices at first, but more phones are expected to gain support soon. Ready to scale back your plan? Looks like you’ll be able to starting later this week if you’re a huge fan of Skype.

Verizon Wireless To Launch Mobile Payment Service

This spring, Verizon Wireless customers will get the ability to pay for online content and digital goods through their mobile phone accounts. To facilitate this capability, Verizon Wireless plans to roll out Danal’s BilltoMobile payment service.

The BilltoMobile feature can be used when buying an item from Danal’s participating network of eCommerce partners. The service will have a monthly spending limit of $25. Parents can enable content controls for individual accounts.

The process of paying for something through BilltoMobile is relatively simple: A user clicks the BilltoMobile button during checkout and enters his mobile phone number and billing zip code. A text message with a one-time passcode is then sent to his mobile number. After entering this one-time passcode in the online checkout window, the transaction is complete.