Archive | 2011

Sprint Releases Statement Expressing Thoughts On AT&T Acquisition of T-Mobile USA

Its about time! Sprint has officially voiced its opinion on the $39 billion AT&T acquisition of T-Mobile USA. Earlier this month, discussions between Deutsche Telekom and Sprint were heating up for a possible acquisition of T-Mobile USA by Sprint and it was almost certain that Sprint would purchase Magenta. It looks like it didn’t turn out the way Sprint wanted. Sprint’s statement is as follows: “The combination of AT&T and T-Mobile USA, if approved by the Department of … [read full article]

HTC Pyramid In The Wild?

Taking a step back from all the shocking T-Mobile acquisition news, it looks like good ‘ol Mr. Blurrycam has found the HTC Pyramid. Just recently, the HTC Pyramid had been found roaming the Chinese badlands, and the image above looks awfully similar to the one that was leaked last week. Nothing new is revealed from the image other than the Pyramid will sport a dual-LED flash along with a large curvy backing. As a refresher, here are … [read full article]

T-Mobile Posts Question & Answer On AT&T Acquisition

Following today’s announcement of AT&T acquisition of T-Mobile USA, T-Mobile has posted a Q&A answering several frequently asked questions. And one question a majority of you might be wondering is whether T-Mobile will be getting the iPhone. All the answers to your questions below! Leave your thoughts in the comments! An agreement was announced under which AT&T will acquire T-Mobile USA. The agreement is the first step in a process that, including regulatory approvals, is expected to be completed in approximately 12 months. Until then, we … [read full article]

T-Mobile Releases Internal Email Regarding AT&T Deal

I’m still in shock over this so I’m just going to post this and let you, like me take it all in! This is an internal email from current T-Mobile CEO Philip Humm regarding the just announced acquisition of T-Mobile USA by AT&T. Commence crying. Full Internal Press Release: Bonn/ Dallas, March 20th 2011 Deutsche Telekom: US Deal accelerates own transformation ? Deutsche Telekom to receive 39 billion USD for US-business ? Deutsche Telekom to have up … [read full article]

BREAKING: AT&T Acquires T-Mobile From Deutsche Telekom

Wow, wow, wow…AT&T just announced it is acquiring T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom. I don’t know even know what to say…full press release follows: AT&T to Acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom Provides Fast, Efficient and Certain Solution to Impending Spectrum Exhaust Challenges Facing AT&T and T-Mobile USA in Key Markets Due to Explosive Demand for Mobile Broadband Enhances Network Capacity, Output and Quality in Near Term for Both Companies’ … [read full article]

T-Mobile At CTIA 2011, What Do You Want To See?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No it’s not the holiday season, rather it’s CTIA 2011 in Orlando, Florida! One of the biggest events in the US wireless industry is descending upon us and yours truly will be there! That’s right, TmoNews will be live from CTIA in Orlando, Florida. Unfortunately T-Mobile will not be holding a press event as seems to be the norm for everyone but Sprint and Samsung (we’ll be there too!) … [read full article]

T-Mobile Launching Dell Inspiron N4010 March 21st

As we first discovered back in early February T-Mobile was preparing to launch in combination with Dell.com their next notebook, the Dell 14R. Also known as the Dell Inspiron 14R, the notebook will run on Windows 7 Premium edition. No word on what variant of HSPA+ this notebook will be running, however we could hold out hope for HSPA+ 42 Mbps but I’m assuming we might be a little early in the game for that. As … [read full article]

T-Mobile Posts Sidekick 4G First Look Video

If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to get the Sidekick form with the Android experience then hopefully you already know the chance is upon you! If you’ve been waiting for a first video look with the Sidekick 4G, this is your video. Thanks to @tmobile Twitter we get 105 seconds of Sidekick 4G goodness. There isn’t much to see here but it it’s nice to see the form factor in real life, rather than press … [read full article]

T-Mobile Releasing G2X And G-Slate On April 20th?

While we’ve been working on a March 23rd release date for the T-Mobile G-Slate since way back in January and yet it’s been quiet enough to make us wonder if that date still held firm. Thankfully, our caution has been rewarded as we’ve received word that both the upcoming T-Mobile G2x and T-Mobile G-Slate will both drop on April 20th. An announcement at CTIA is expected to officially announce this time frame, however we’re … [read full article]

Nokia C7 Releasing April 6th For $79.99

The Nokia Astound, formally known as the C7 around the world and internally know as Tiger will release April 6th on T-Mobile. Our ninjas are telling to expect a price right around $79.99 after a mail in rebate. Interestingly enough, we’re told to expect around 4 more Nokia Symbian devices on T-Mobile this year with Windows Phone 7 devices not expected until 2012. We’ve also been told the Astound will be a 3G only device! … [read full article]