Posts by Alex Wagner

T-Mobile continues to maintain network and expand capacity despite coronavirus

T-Mobile and Sprint closed their merger a couple of weeks ago, but with the coronavirus pandemic, some folks might be worried that T-Mo’s network improvements may be delayed. T-Mobile says that that’s not the case. T-Mobile today said that its network build continues to be “on track” despite the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak thanks to its “heroic teams that are working so hard to keep pushing forward.” In its statement to FierceWireless, T-Mo added that it’s working … [read full article]

T-Mobile says educational app usage continues to grow as it helps students get connected

T-Mobile has been providing weekly updates on how its customers are using the network as they continue to work from home, and today we got some more info from T-Mo. Neville Ray, T-Mobile’s president of technology, reports that tethering usage is up 57% among T-Mobile customers and 70% among Spring subscribers. Usage of food delivery apps, gaming apps, video streaming, messaging and calling is up significantly overall, ranging from 30% to more than doubling in … [read full article]

Apple’s new iPhone SE now available to pre-order from T-Mobile

Apple’s new iPhone SE is now available for pre-order from T-Mobile. T-Mo is selling the new iPhone SE in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB versions, and color options include white, black, and (PRODUCT)RED. Here’s how T-Mobile’s pricing for the new iPhone breaks down: 64GB: $0 down and $16.67 per month for 24 months or $399.99 full retail 128GB: $49.99 down and $16.67 per month for 24 months or $449.99 full retail 256GB: $149.99 down and $16.67 per … [read full article]

T-Mobile offering $200 when you switch carriers and bring your phone

T-Mobile recently rolled out a new promotion to entice customers of other carriers to make the switch. With this new deal, T-Mobile will give you $200 when you port your number to T-Mo and bring your phone or buy a new device at full retail price. The offer is available through T-Mobile.com or through T-Mo’s virtual retail, which is chat or phone support. Customers who take advantage of this plan must port in their number from a non-T-Mobile, … [read full article]

T-Mobile and Sprint’s merger approved by California Public Utilities Commission

  For a long time, one of the final hurdles that T-Mobile and Sprint’s merger had before it could close was approval from the California Public Utilities Commission, the last of 19 PUCs to weigh in on the deal. Of course, we all know that T-Mo and Sprint went ahead and closed their merger without the CPUC earlier this month, but now that approval has finally come. The CPUC today officially approved the merger of T-Mobile … [read full article]

iPhone SE confirmed for launch at T-Mobile, Sprint, and Metro by T-Mobile

Following Apple’s announcement of the new iPhone SE earlier today, T-Mobile has now confirmed that it’ll carry the upcoming iPhone. T-Mobile, Sprint, and Metro by T-Mobile will all sell the second generation iPhone SE. T-Mo and Sprint customers will be able to pre-order this Friday, April 17th, and the new iPhone will be launch at T-Mobile, Sprint, and Metro by T-Mobile on Friday, April 24th. T-Mo hasn’t announced its pricing for the iPhone SE or any … [read full article]

Next T-Mobile Tuesday will bring free fitness app and streaming trials, Samsung device prizes

Lately T-Mobile Tuesdays has been focused on offering deals that you can take advantage while at home, and that’ll continue next week. On Tuesday, April 21st, T-Mobile customers can get a free 1-month trial to the Jillian Michaels Fitness app. The app is available on iOS and Android and includes access to Michaels’ workout DVDs, a meal planner, customized workout planner programs, and more than 800 exercises shot in HD. The service is … [read full article]

New iPhone SE introduced with 4.7-inch screen and Touch ID, starts at $399

If you’re a fan of smaller screens on smartphones, Apple has a new device for you. The new iPhone SE is official with a 4.7-inch display and A13 Bionic processor, which is the same chip found in Apple’s flagship iPhone 11 and 11 Pro. There’s also a Touch ID fingerprint reader on this second generation iPhone SE rather than a Face ID scanner. Diving into the raw specs, this new iPhone SE features a 4.7-inch … [read full article]

OnePlus 8 5G launching at T-Mobile on April 29th

Today the OnePlus 8 was officially revealed, and as expected, it’s coming to T-Mobile. The OnePlus 8 5G will launch at T-Mobile on April 29th. T-Mo isn’t ready to divulge pricing or promotion details quite, yet, but the carrier tells me that those details are “coming soon”. The phone that’s launching at T-Mobile is the OnePlus 8, which means the device features a 6.55-inch 2400×1080 AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 865 processor, 8GB of … [read full article]

OnePlus 8 Pro official with 120Hz refresh rate and wireless charging support

The OnePlus 8 Series is finally here. OnePlus today introduced the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, its newest flagship smartphones. The OnePlus 8 Pro features a 6.78-inch 3168×1440 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The 8 Pro also includes an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. That’s notable because while past OnePlus phones may have been able to stand up to splashes, the 8 Pro is the first OnePlus … [read full article]