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T-Mobile Announces 11 New HSPA+ Markets Going Live In 11 Markets, Expanding In 9

T-Mobile announces another expansion of their high-speed, super fast HSPA+ 42Mbps network in 11 new markets and expanding its 21Mbps network in 9 additional cities. The HSPA+ 42Mbps launch markets are : Bend, Medford and Corvallis, Ore.; Benton Harbor, Mich.; Bloomington, Champaign–Urbana and Springfield, Ill.; Columbus, Ga.; Hagerstown, Md.; Montgomery, Ala; Yuba City, Calif. T-Mobile 4G 21 Mbps markets where HSPA+ is launching today: Corvallis, Ore.; Decatur and Peoria, Ill.; Evansville, Ind.; Holland and Kalamazoo, Mich.; … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s November 19th Sale, Dubbed “Magenta Day” Is Another Value-Plan Promotional Sale

Update: We’ve updated this post to reflect T-Mobile’s official announcement of the sale. Back in late October we got wind of T-Mobile’s next “All Hands” sale and after that details were scant, until today. Thanks to some ninja tipsters we’ve got a full look at what to text come this Saturday. “For one day only, Saturday, November 19th, customers can purchase any smartphone on any of T-Mobile’s Unlimited Value Plans and receive a Mail-In Rebate, … [read full article]

Reminder For $25 App Store Gift Card With Every Windows Phone Purchase

We know this offer began at the beginning of November, but a few of you have written in with some questions regarding the promotion and we thought these two images might help clarify any confusion. In summary, customers who purchase a Windows Phone 7/7.5 Device, including the HTC Radar 4G receive a special $25 Windows App Store Gift Card good for any purchases in the Windows Phone Marketplace web site. It appears that the redemption … [read full article]

Google Hosting Event Next Week, T-Mobile Included

Well, well, well…what have we here? Google has sent out invites for an event next Wednesday, November 16th at 2pm pacific (5PM eastern) and if you look really close at the picture, T-Mobile’s included. Given the invitation and the references shown, our initial guess is that this has something to do with Google Music. However, we all know what really want this to about…Nexus, Nexus…NEXUS. So what will Google announce with T-Mobile? Right now, throw your … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s Holiday Marketing Approach Detailed

It’s not unusual for us to pick up T-Mobile’s upcoming marketing campaigns and this time we’ve got a sneak peak at what they’re planning for the holiday season. Without any fanfare let’s just get right to it: Core Message: Throughout the Holiday season, T-Mobile will continue to market its existing “core” message: T-Mobile gives you access to America’s Largest 4G Network, feature Unlimited Family Plans. Now get Unlimited Data, Talk & Text for two lines … [read full article]

T-Mobile Identifies And Fixes Trouble With Internet Surfing On Wal-Mart Monthly 4G Plan

T-Mobile just hit our inbox with a brief statement outlining that they have definitively identified and fixed a brief problem with new $30 Monthly4G plan. It was soon after launch that a number of TmoNews readers identified trouble when attempting to visits requiring HTTPS web addresses. T-Mobile has identified a glitch which occurred for a limited number of customers with our recently launched Monthly4G plans, impacting their ability to access select websites. We are happy … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s Retailer Strategy Focus Shifts To Monthly4G, Indicating Company Strategy If AT&T Deal Fails?

As T-Mobile watches the uncertainty surrounding their AT&T takeover deal, the company is pushing hard to win no-contract customers, perhaps indicating what the company strategy could look like if the AT&T bid fails. While the company line is to focus all its energy on ensuring the AT&T deal comes to pass, Deutsche Telekom is working with independent T-Mobile retailers to provide extra incentives to sell the newer, cheaper prepaid services. T-Mobile is fighting a tough battle for … [read full article]

TmoNews Reviews The T-Mobile Galaxy S II

Quick Note: I’ve published this review because I want to get out there but I’ve done so without a 1080p video sample which isn’t cooperating on the upload to YouTube. I’ll have the video added in tomorrow. Enjoy the review! I was incredibly excited to get my hands on a Samsung Galaxy S II review unit from Samsung and doubly excited to test out T-Mobile’s 42Mbps HSPA+ network in South Florida. The expectations for the Samsung … [read full article]