Archive | 2018

T-Mobile deployed more low-band LTE upgrades over the past two weeks

Two weeks after announcing its previous round of low-band LTE upgrades, T-Mobile has confirmed another batch of upgrades. T-Mobile added low-band LTE to dozens of cell sites in the past two weeks, CTO Neville Ray confirmed today. These upgrades typically include both 600MHz and 700MHz spectrum (LTE bands 71 and 12), and Ray says that they’ll result in more and better coverage. Our network team added lowband LTE to dozens of sites in just two … [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ now receiving updates from T-Mobile

A couple of weeks after T-Mobile pushed out updates for its Galaxy S9 and S9+, both of Samsung’s flagships are being updated again. T-Mobile’s Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are now receiving updates to G960USQU3BRJ5 and G965USQU3BRJ5, respectively. These updates are now going out over the air and TmoNews readers Jeff and Casey have both received their phone’s update. As for what’s included in these updates, the only thing mentioned in the changelog is “The security … [read full article]

T-Mobile OnePlus 6T trade-in deal is ending tomorrow

If you’re thinking about taking advantage of T-Mobile’s OnePlus 6T trade-in promotion, you’d better act fast. T-Mobile has revealed that its OnePlus 6T offer will end November 8. The support page for the deal previously listed its end date as “TBA”, but it’s now been updated to show that the offer will end tomorrow. As a reminder, this deal will get you $300 off a OnePlus 6T via 24 monthly bill credits. You’ll need to … [read full article]

T-Mobile offering prepaid plan with unlimited LTE data for $50 per month

  T-Mobile is launching a couple of special offers aimed at the prepaid market. For a limited time, T-Mobile is offering a prepaid plan that includes unlimited 4G LTE data, talk, and text, all for $50 per month. Video streams at 480p resolution on this plan, and tethering tops out at 3G speeds. Also of note is that customers who use more than 50GB of data in a single month may see their speeds slowed until … [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy A6 and Galaxy Tab S4 launching at T-Mobile this Friday with deals in tow

T-Mobile has a couple new Samsung devices launching this week. The Samsung Galaxy A6 and Galaxy Tab S4 are launching at T-Mobile this Friday, November 9. Pricing for the Galaxy A6 will be set at $16 down and $16 per month for 24 months, or $400 full retail. The Galaxy Tab S4 will cost $28 down and $28 per month for 24 months, or $700 full retail. T-Mo will also offer discounts on both … [read full article]

Dish once again comes out against T-Mobile-Sprint merger, other groups chime in with their opposition

After initially filing its opposition to T-Mobile and Sprint’s proposed merger back in August, Dish recently made another argument against the deal. In its latest filing, Dish claims that if T-Mobile and Sprint are allowed to merge, it will lead to a national mobile voice and broadband market controlled by three companies, lead to excessive concentration in other relevant markets, and result in increased prices for consumers. “The Applicants have not come close to demonstrating that … [read full article]

T-Mobile One free line promotion available for a limited time

T-Mobile is now running a deal that’ll get you a free line of service. For a limited time, T-Mobile is offering a free line to both new and existing customers. New customers will need to sign up for two voice lines on a T-Mobile One plan and then they can get a third voice line free. Existing customers on a T-Mobile One plan with at least one voice line only need to add one paid voice … [read full article]

T-Mobile says 600MHz LTE deployed in 257 cities and towns in last two months

T-Mobile confirmed this week that its 600MHz LTE coverage is now available in more than 1,500 cities and towns, and now T-Mo has shed some light on where that 600MHz LTE coverage has gone live recently. T-Mobile CTO Neville Ray today gave us another update on T-Mo’s network, this time confirming that the carrier has deployed 600MHz (Band 71) LTE in 257 markets in the last couple of months. As with Neville’s other network … [read full article]

T-Mobile and Sprint sign reciprocal long-term spectrum lease agreement

T-Mobile announced its Q3 2018 results this week, confirming a 4G LTE network that covers 324 million people and 600MHz LTE coverage that’s in more than 1,500 cities and towns. And in an SEC filing, T-Mo revealed another piece of network news. T-Mobile signed a reciprocal, long-term lease agreement with Sprint in September 2018 in which they both have the right to use a portion of spectrum owned by the other carrier. The agreement includes … [read full article]

T-Mobile Tuesdays will offer $2 Dunkin’ Donuts card, Puma discount, and more next week

After offering a Buy One, Get One deal on Oreo cookies last week, the next T-Mobile Tuesday will offer a deal on another chocolate treat. On Tuesday, November 6, T-Mobile customers can get a Buy One, Get One deal on Milky Way candy bars. Also available will be a free $2 Dunkin’ Donuts card and deal for Puma.com that’ll get you 40 percent off your purchase and free shipping. Next week’s prize is … [read full article]