Posts by Jordan

Schok Freedom Turbo XL is coming to T-Mobile

If you’re on the hunt for a new entry- or mid-level smartphone, here’s a new brand you should check out: Schok. This is a Texas-based mobile phone manufacturer that is relatively new to the smartphone game. And recently, the manufacturer launched its latest device, the Schok Freedom Turbo XL.  The device comes with a 6.53-inch FHD+ display. From within, it is powered by a Snapdragon 665 chip with 6GB of RAM and 128GB onboard storage. Both sides … [read full article]

T-Mobile earns top spot in latest 5G Experience Report

T-Mobile has once again proven that they are the industry leader when it comes to the 5G network. As evidenced in Opensignal’s recently published July 2022 5G Experience Report, the Un-carrier gained recognition for a few titles.  Over the past two years, T-Mobile has earned over 20 awards for its 5G network. And in today’s study, Opensignal has named T-Mobile as the carrier with top marks for … [read full article]

Sprint’s network is officially retired

It’s official! Sprint’s network is officially retired. T-Mobile has shut down the remaining LTE network of Sprint along with its own 3G network.  A spokesperson for the Un-carrier confirmed to The Verge that the shutdowns are now taking place. This is on top of Sprint’s 3G CDMA network that T-Mo shut down earlier this year.  The shutdowns follow the schedule created by T-Mobile, which has been delayed from 2021. To recall, … [read full article]

More homes getting access to T-Mobile Home Internet service

Earlier today, T-Mobile revealed that it is bringing its 5G network to more homes in the country. To be more specific, the Un-carrier is making T-Mobile Home Internet service available in 5 new states: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. This makes the service available to over 1.1 million households across these states.  “At T-Mobile, we’re all about disrupting broken industries. And the broadband industry is big-time broken. Millions across this country are being left behind, unable … [read full article]

T-Mobile will pay Sprint SIM users to make the switch

T-Mobile is doing everything it can to convince Sprint users to switch to a T-Mo SIM card. One way it is trying to do so is by paying people to change to a T-Mobile SIM. If you’re one of those who are still using a Sprint SIM card, you could get bill credit to make the switch.  T-Mobile calls this the “T-Mobile Network Experience” or “TNX”. As shared by [read full article]

T-Mobile OnePlus Nord N200 5G users are next to receive Android 12 update

Good news to T-Mobile customers who are using the OnePlus Nord N200 5G. Your device is getting the stable Android 12 update.  This was recently reported by PhoneArena, who shared that the update is making its way OTA (over-the-air). The update has already rolled out to unlocked models earlier this month so it’s good to know that the Un-carrier is slated to receive … [read full article]

T-Mobile launches new program that gives marketers access to customer app usage data

T-Mobile has a new program for marketers. Through this program, third-party marketers can purchase customer data from T-Mobile, particularly in what apps are being used.  As shared by The Verge, the information obtained by marketers is anonymous. Customer data is collected together and pooled according to similar interests and behaviors. This way, companies are not buying the app history of a specific user.  … [read full article]

T-Mobile: Being sued by AT&T, Verizon customers for increased prices

In a surprise turn of events, it looks like a group of AT&T and Verizon customers have decided to sue T-Mobile. The group believes that the continued increase of prices brought about by their carriers are impacted by T-Mo’s Sprint acquisition in 2020.  As reported by PhoneArena, the group is seeking “declaratory relief” as well as financial compensation brought about by the “precipitous decline in competition” … [read full article]