Archive | 2010

T-Mobile Jet Prepaid Prepares To Take Off Tomorrow

We’re not looking at anything earth shattering or unknown here as T-Mobile formally announced the introduction of the prepaid Jet data packages days ago. However, with three packages, T-Mobile is hoping to fulfill the needs of those who might be attracted to the idea of a prepaid mobile broadband offering. These plans of course are not for the heavy user, but then again the entire concept of prepaid mobile broadband plans aren’t really set … [read full article]

How Much Data Do You REALLY Use?

So last week saw a story run regarding T-Mobile and data caps and it was of course, a hot button topic. So I wanted to pose the question to you, our dear readers…exactly how much data do you really use in a given month. Assuming you aren’t downloading the latest movie via torrents, what does your data usage look like? In the last seven days, I’ve used 47 MB’s on my phone in case anyone wanted … [read full article]

Amazon Offers The T-Mobile G2 For Only $80

Still haven’t bit the bullet and picked up the T-Mobile G2? Amazon Wireless is giving you yet another reason to purchase the handset by offering it for only $79.99 with a new 2-year agreement. Additionally, to sweeten up the deal even more, Amazon is including free 2-day shipping and absolutely no Mail-In-Rebates! Unfortunately, the offer is only applies to new customers. For existing customers looking to upgrade to the G2, Costco is offering the handset for $99.99 … [read full article]

T-Mobile USA Completes Power CEO Transition

Almost 6 months to the day T-Mobile has announced a successful transition of power to Philipp Humm who has succeeded Robert Dotson as CEO. Dotson will step down after 15 years with our beloved Magenta as Humm, who successfully took T-Mobile Germany and grew it to the top provider in that country. We look forward to the new leadership and as a new Sheriff takes over we hope that this sudden marketing turnaround is … [read full article]

myTouch 4G ROM Leaked, Includes Promo Video

UPDATE: The video has been turned right-side up! Apparently the myTouch 4G ROM was leaked earlier this morning, and like many other leaked ROMs it included a few goodies. The folks over at AndroidCentral went through the ROM and found a 50 second promo video for the myTouch 4G. The video briefly showcases some of the features, such as the Genius button, HD video recording, Video Chat, and ScreenShare. Sadly, the video is sideways as its designed … [read full article]

HTC HD2 Software Update Coming Tomorrow

If you may recall, late last month we spotted a T-Mobile HD2 ROM in the wild and we were positive that an official ROM from Magenta was coming very soon. We’re happy to say that our instincts were right once again! Starting tomorrow, October 19th, a new software update (version 3.14.531.1) will be available for T-Mobile HTC HD2 owners. The software update brings quite a few fixes, including improvements in overall stability of the handset … [read full article]

T-Mobile TV And Family Room Info Come Forth

Since all we really know about T-Mobile TV is that it’s a rebranded MobiTV with a super new icon we’ve been hoping to score some particulars on what to expect. We asked for details and now we deliver with some information on what exactly you can expect to find when T-Mobile TV hits next month on the myTouch4G, HTC HD7 and future devices. With a thirty-day free trial to reel you in, T-Mobile TV … [read full article]

T-Mobile To Begin First Advertisements Touting Network Strength?

  For far to long I’ve wished and hoped that T-Mobile would come out with a marketing campaign that showed them as the scrappy carrier that could. Perhaps the above image indicates I might finally get my wish, maybe not in every sense but at least in the belief that T-Mobile is ready to finally market the strength of their network. From what our sources are telling us it will be a massive campaign with plenty … [read full article]

T-Mobile To Introduce New Data Plan For Smartphone Owners?

Many of you hate the fact that T-Mobile requires a data plan on smartphones purchased with a contract and that the data plan cannot be removed for the life of your contract. Although Magenta won’t be removing the requirement, our trusted sources tell us that T-Mobile will be introducing a new data plan option for smartphone owners. Instead of paying the current $30 Unlimited Data per month, customers will have the option to get 200MB of data … [read full article]