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A rumor from 9to5 Mac: Like Verizon, AT&T is going to start slowing down the internets of its heaviest users—something like the top 5 percent of data hogs—starting around October. More

When iOS 5 launches, Facetime calls over 3G will be possible. But according to 9to5mac’s sources, Verizon only wants 3G Facetime available to users who have tiered data plans, not unlimited ones. Apple doesn’t like this. More

According to a recent report, Apple and Verizon are currently at loggerheads regarding “FaceTime over 3G,” a feature expected to launch in iOS 5. Apparently, while Apple wishes for the feature to be available to all iPhone owners, Verizon is insisting that the feature only be accessible to customers enrolled in a tiered data plan. Initially, CDMA iPhone 4 owners had the option of signing-up [...]

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Sprint Nextel CEO Dan Hesse (Credit: Marguerite Reardon/CNET) In a clear indication of increasing competitive pressure, the wireless carrier stepped up its spending on promotions in the second quarter, including an instant rebate and cash-back programs to lure in customers from rival carriers. On a conference call today to discuss its quarterly results, executives attempted to reassure investors [...]