Posts by Christine Torralba

LG V60 devices on T-Mobile to get Android 11 update tomorrow

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There are reports that LG V60 ThinQ will be receiving the latest Android 11 OS update in a few days.  This report comes from a Reddit user who shared a screenshot of a conversation he had with a representative from T-Mobile. And according to the conversation, the update is expected to roll out starting January 22nd. Once this happens, the LG V60 ThinQ will be the first LG smartphone to receive Android 11.  In the past, … [read full article]

T-Mobile permanently closes store at Stony Point Fashion Park

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T-Mobile has closed down its store at Stony Point Fashion Park. According to reports, the Southside mall store permanently closed in late December.  The report does not indicate the reason why T-Mobile decided to close this store. But a spokeswoman for the wireless carrier revealed in an email last week that: “We have a number of stores in this area within just a few miles, so as part of our normal course of business we closed this … [read full article]

Report: Metro by T-Mobile dealers could soon offer unlocked phones from their sources

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It looks like Metro by T-Mobile stores could soon be selling unlocked phones that come from almost any source. The information was relayed to NWIDA by a reliable source. According to the report, T-Mobile will soon be allowing dealers to purchase unlocked phones and offer these on Metro.  There is no official announcement on when this will be starting. But the source reveals that this could be sooner rather than later. NWIDA is doing its best … [read full article]

Samsung rolls out One UI 3.0 for T-Mobile Galaxy S20 FE users

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T-Mobile customers with a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE have a reason to celebrate today. One UI 3.0 is now downloading on these devices.  According to our sources, the new software update has started to roll out with Android 11 with 2257.07MB size and security patch level December 1, 2020. The update version is G781USQU1CTLC/ G781UOYN1CTLC/ G781USQU1CTLC. The screenshot of the Software Update details show that Samsung has designed One UI 3 to help users focus on what … [read full article]

Tello Mobile now offering service under T-Mobile’s network

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Tello Mobile has just rolled out its new GSM plans. And the best part about their announcement is that they are offering service under T-Mobile’s networks at the same prices.  Prior to today’s announcement, Tello only offered service under Sprint’s network. The MVNO shares that transitioning to a GSM network took a longer time than they anticipated. But now that they have made that move, they are starting to offer improved 4G LTE coverage, a super-stable network, … [read full article]

T-Mobile brings down price of LG Wing 5G to $700

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LG has been struggling to stay competitive in the mobile industry for the past few years. Even though they released the quirky LG Wing 5G last year, it was not as marketable as they expected. This could probably be because of its expensive price tag, which is why T-Mobile has discounted the phone.  Upon its release last year, the LG Wing 5G cost $999. Despite having a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 processor, LG gave this device a … [read full article]

T-Mobile brings NBA TV to TVision LIVE TV+

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Earlier today, T-Mobile revealed that it has formed a partnership to bring NBA TV available on TVision LIVE’s TV+ package. According to the release, the feature will be available at no additional charge.  T-Mo signed a collaboration agreement with NBA and Turner Sports, both of which manage NBA TV. Through this partnership, basketball fans can enjoy exclusive access to live NBA events, press conferences, highlights, out-of-market games, fantasy insight, and original programming.  T-Mobile offers this content with … [read full article]

T-Mobile unveils Samsung Galaxy S21 series offers

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Today, Samsung officially unveiled its newest series, the Galaxy S21. Shortly after the reveal, T-Mobile revealed different promotions for the devices under this lineup.  The three devices that were released by Samsung include the Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G, and Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. These phones include the following specs: Samsung Galaxy S21 5G The flagship model is equipped with a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O display. From within, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon … [read full article]

T-Mobile promises to cooperate in investigation over Capitol riots

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Senator Mark R. Warner, (D-Virginia), has requested wireless carriers to preserve all SMS and MMS communications that were created and sent out by their subscribers in the days that surround last week’s U.S. Capitol riots. According to the report, the senator has requested the CEOs to preserve these communications from the days leading up to, during the day, and after the commotion.  According to the senator, “Along with the rest of the world, I know you watched … [read full article]

T-Mobile inks partnership with Nokia, Ericsson to expand its 5G network

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T-Mobile earlier announced that it has inked a five-year, multi-billion dollar agreement with Ericsson and Nokia. The agreement was formed so these two companies could continue expanding and advancing T-Mobile’s 5G network. This is to fulfill the deals T-Mobile made to have its merger with Sprint approved.  T-Mobile’s President of Technology, Neville Ray, shared that they already have “the largest 5G network in the country”. Through the recently formed agreements with their 5G partners, the wireless carrier … [read full article]