The reference platform will support leading operating systems, such as Windows 8 and Android, with a broadband interface with carrier selection.

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Prior to selection for carrier command, captains must serve as the commanding officer of a carrier-based aircraft squadron, complete Navy Nuclear Power training and serve as a carrier executive officer.

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Naturally, the tech will also be making its way into the hands of businesses, as evinced by a smartphone comparison app intended to usher prospective buyers through a carrier's device selection.

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The goal was to establish and encourage the adoption of a common set of standards that would bring a 3G-like end-user experience to Wi-Fi by facilitating an automatic network discovery, selection and authentication of carrier-operated Wi-Fi networks.

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"Rogers is proud to bring the new Nokia Lumia 920 to our customers looking for the best unified experience and to further extend our leadership as the carrier with the largest LTE superphone selection in Canada, " said John Boynton, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Rogers Communications.

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Model selection and promotions continue to play a role in the race for carrier dominance.

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