[TechRepublic] How AT&T and T-Mobile conjured 4G networks out of thin air

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Editor's note: Today's lead is all about the 4G marketing tricks that T-Mobile and AT&T are trying to play on people. And, don't miss Gartner's roundup of PC sales getting whacked by iPad, Sprint dropping the price of the Galaxy Tab, and rumor of Apple ditching its Home button. -Jason How AT&T and T-Mobile conjured 4G networks out of thin air One of the biggest surprises of CES 2011 was AT&T and T-Mobile magically pulling 4G networks out their hats. The real story isn't quite as magical. Read more Resource of the day Secure Data Management for Private Clouds Concerns over security and compliance have made public clouds a non-starter for many organizations. By contrast, private clouds represent an opportunity in terms of security. Learn more in this ZDNet discussion on private clouds. More from TechRepublic   11 smart career tips for 2011 A Silicon Valley-based executive search consultant and author offers her tips for handling your career in 2011. 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