Story posted on: October 14, 2009

Given that laptops cost barely more than high-end smartphones, and that data plans bring fat margins to wireless carriers, it's not surprising that they start subsidizing computers too. If you accept to get a 2-year contract at $60 per month (before taxes and fees), AT&T will subsidize $402 ($282 instantly and $120 via mail) on a computer that's worth about $1000 in its basic configuration. What do you think of that?
Story posted on: October 12, 2009

Leaked marketing collaterals from Verizon seem to suggest that popular BlackBerry phones should go in pairs. You should be able to get the second Storm 2, Tour, Curve, and Perl Flip for free. Apparently, the second phone does not have to be identical to the first one. So, what would be your mix?