Archive | February, 2021

LG V60 ThinQ 5G devices on T-Mobile getting Android 11 update

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After weeks of Samsung hogging the spotlight on updates, LG has finally stepped up and rolled out the update to one of its devices. The latest smartphone to receive an update to Android 11 is the LG V60 ThinQ 5G.  The update is rolling out to LG V60 ThinQ 5G devices on T-Mobile. According to a tipster of ours, the update will automatically start after March 9th at 3:00 AM. But there’s no official word on when … [read full article]

Miami US Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital receives T-Mobile’s Ultra Capacity 5G network

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T-Mobile has just deployed its super-fast Ultra Capacity 5G at the Miami Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System. With this launch, they are providing medical staff and patients access to their 5G speed and performance.  This is the first new custom 5G installation that T-Mobile deployed at a hospital. Currently, the Un-Carrier has an in-building 4G LTE wireless connectivity in place across over 50 VA Healthcare Systems.  Through in-building 5G radios, users of T-Mobile’s Ultra Capacity 5G coverage … [read full article]

T-Mobile: To hold a virtual Analyst Day in March

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Today, T-Mobile announced that it will be hosting a virtual Analyst Day event next month.  The announcement revealed that the senior leadership team will be sharing how the company’s strategic priorities and growth initiatives will continue to improve its leadership in the 5G network. In addition to this, the company will be providing an update on its merger synergies, medium and long-term guidance, along with other updates pertaining to its business.  The Analyst Day will be held … [read full article]

T-Mobile giving 55+ customers premium unlimited data and more features

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A few days ago, T-Mobile revealed its newest plan called Magenta MAX. Now that the plan is finally available, the Un-Carrier announced that it will also be increasing the value for its 55+ customers on its Magenta Unlimited 55 plan.  With today’s announcement, the plan now includes Netflix on Us for families and a MAX tier with unlimited Premium Data with no throttling. Soon, T-Mobile will be allowing its customers to add up to four lines instead … [read full article]

T-Mobile advised to be careful of using “aspirational” 5G ads

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T-Mobile is currently facing complaints about its ‘aspirational’ ads.  According to the report, the National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended the Un-Carrier to make changes to its advertising claims. In particular, it pointed to the claims of imminent availability of promoted benefits to customers that come from the merger between Sprint and T-Mobile. Apparently, AT&T Services, Inc. challenged T-Mobile’s claims of having “the best 5G network”, the “most reliable 5G network”, and the “best … [read full article]

T-Mobile Money implementing new changes on March 31

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T-Mobile Money has made some changes to its system.  Starting March 31st, eligible customers will no longer be required to deposit $200 per month to qualify for 4.00% APY. Instead, when you use your T-Mobile Money card to make 10 qualifying purchases per month, you can earn 4.00% APY.  Since the change will not take place until March 31st, T-Mobile Money has not yet released a press statement regarding this. But they do promise to notify customers … [read full article]

T-Mobile unveils new Magenta MAX plan with no throttling

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T-Mobile has just unveiled its newest 5G smartphone plan that offers no throttling.  The new plan, called the T-Mobile Magenta MAX, will be available starting Wednesday, February 24th. It comes with unlimited Premium Data (4G and 5G), unlimited 4K UHD video streaming, Netflix on Us for single line plans, and mobile high-speed hotspot data at 40GB. The best thing about this plan is that it costs the same as the Magenta Plus plan at $57 per line … [read full article]

T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile tops new J.D. Power study

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T-Mobile has just landed on the top spot of a survey on Mobile Purchase Experience. As reported by J.D. Power, more than three in ten consumers (or 31%) of customers who purchased mobile service from a network operator in the past three months say that it is not so easy to understand plan features and pricing. And this plays a vital role in consumers’ overall mobile purchase experience.   But when it comes to T-Mobile, consumers say that … [read full article]

You can get the LG Stylo 6 at T-Mobile for free

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T-Mobile is currently running an offer on the LG Stylo 6.  If you have been keeping an eye out on some of T-Mobile’s latest deals, the LG Stylo 6 is one you should consider. You can get the device on a monthly installment plan and you can get the device for free. You do need to pay $252 to purchase the phone and it will be refunded to you via monthly credit for a period of 24 … [read full article]

T-Mobile standalone 5G improved coverage in rural areas

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Early in February, T-Mobile revealed its numbers and how it managed to get its best year despite an ongoing pandemic. Part of the reasons for its success in 2020 is the fact that the company was able to launch low-band, standalone 5G that helped them expand their rural coverage. By switching this network on, the company was able to expand its 5G coverage by 30 percent.  According to … [read full article]