Archive | 2018

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is getting a security update, too

Looks like the LG V30 and LG V20 aren’t the only Android flagships on T-Mobile that are being updated this week. T-Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is now receiving a software update. Note 8 owners on Reddit started receiving an update to version N950USQU3BRA9 today that weighs in at 276.60MB. As for what’s included with this update, there’s the January 1, 2018 Android security patch level as well as a Live Focus fix and … [read full article]

T-Mobile LG V30 and LG V20 now receiving security updates

A couple of LG flagships are now receiving software updates. T-Mobile is now updating its LG V30. TmoNews reader Ben received an update to version H93210d today that included the January 1, 2018 Android security patches. T-Mo’s changelog only mentions a “security update” so it’s unclear what other improvements might be included. The LG V20 is also receiving an update from T-Mobile. This update is version H91810s also includes the January 1, 2018 … [read full article]

T-Mobile completes first Narrowband IoT test in guard bands

One month after launching its first Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) plan, T-Mobile has reached two more NB-IoT milestones. First, T-Mobile CTO Neville Ray has confirmed that T-Mo was first to test Narrowband Internet of Things in guard bands. The reason that you’d want to use NB-IoT in guard bands is so that the traffic doesn’t compete with customers’ data on the network, keeping speeds for users as fast as they can be. Ray also … [read full article]

T-Mobile texting customers to alert them to phone number port out scam

If you recently received a text from T-Mobile out a phone number port out scam, you’re not alone. T-Mobile is sending out text message alerts to customers to let them know about a phone number port out scam that’s affecting the wireless industry. The issue has been around for a while, but T-Mo has noticed an uptick in the this port out scam lately. T-Mobile tells me that it’s messaging subscribers to encourage them to add port … [read full article]

T-Mobile Tuesdays gifts will include free Denny’s pancakes, discounted flowers next week

One day after T-Mo customers got their T-Mobile Tuesday gifts, the gifts and prizes for next week’s T-Mobile Tuesday have been revealed. For the February 6 edition of T-Mobile Tuesdays, T-Mo customers can get free Dulce de Leche Crunch Pancakes from Denny’s. The pancakes include a cinnamon crumb topping cooked into the pancakes, whipped cream, and a drizzle of “dulce de leche-inspired caramel sauce”. Also coming next week are some romantic gifts ahead of Valentine’s … [read full article]

T-Mobile plans to move to 100 percent renewable energy by 2021

T-Mobile is typically known for being magenta, but today the company announced that it wants to be known for being green, too. T-Mobile today announced that it’s stepping up its efforts to be green. This includes plans to move to 100 percent renewable energy by 2021. To reach this goal, T-Mo wants to buy enough wind power annually to account for all of the electricity that it uses. T-Mobile CEO John Legere says that moving to … [read full article]

Next week’s T-Mobile Tuesday will include savings for Shell and ParkWhiz

T-Mobile has revealed what it’s got in store for the final Tuesday of January. For the January 30 edition of T-Mobile Tuesdays, T-Mobile customers can get a BOGO pretzel deal from Auntie Anne’s. If you haven’t gotten a free original pretzel from Auntie Anne’s in the month of January yet, you should get it next week. Also available to T-Mo customers next week is a Shell gas discount and $15 off parking from the … [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ show their faces in new leak

Can’t wait until February 25 to see the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+? Thanks to the rumor mill, you don’t have to. Images that show both the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ have leaked. Shared by VentureBeat, the renders show devices that look largely similar to last year’s Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ with tall displays, slim bezels, and no hardware navigation buttons. The Galaxy S9 is said to have a 5.8-inch screen, while … [read full article]

T-Mobile urges FCC to hold mmWave auction in 2018

T-Mobile did pretty well for itself in last year’s 600MHz auction, and now it looks like the company wants to have another spectrum auction in 2018. T-Mobile has filed a comment with the FCC, urging the agency to begin the process for holding an auction for millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum. Specifically, T-Mo wants the FCC to hold a combined auction for the 24GHz, 28GHz, 37GHz, 39GHz, and 48GHz spectrum. Later on in its comment, T-Mobile … [read full article]

T-Mobile customers get free unlimited high-speed data and calls in South Korea for the Olympics

The Winter Olympics are just a couple of weeks away, and if you’re lucky enough to be going to see them in person, T-Mobile is going to help you stay connected. From February 7 through March 20, T-Mobile customers will have unlimited high-speed data in South Korea. Calling and texting will be available, too, with unlimited calls from within South Korea back to the US and free texting. T-Mobile’s offer of free data, calling, and texting … [read full article]