T-mobile is definitely not resting on its heels when it comes to cementing itself as a major 3G player in the wireless landscape. Hot on the heels of a promise to launch HSPA+ services in the US this year in select cities, T-mobile has begun just that with Philadelphia getting first billing. “T-Mobile USA is fully embracing HSPA+, to the extent that it turned on about 20 cell sites … [read full article]
Not to be outdone by the promotional techno-filled N900 promo videos Motorola has released a video showing off the highlights of the forthcoming Motorola Cliq. If you haven’t heard of this phone yet, this video will show you all kinds of new stuff, if you’ve been following the phone since launch day you won’t find anything here that you haven’t already seen half a dozen times by now. Either way, it’s … [read full article]
There are some truly lucky people on this industry, and the people over at PhoneScoop fall into that category. Ignoring all this Android hubbub, they sought out the best of the best in mobile communication devices. I’m talking, of course, about the Nokia N900 phone, mobile computer, all in one and almighty gadget. Highlights of the … [read full article]
Well here is some good news for those wishing to switch to the G1, or just Android. T-Mobile has decided to lower the price of the first Android phone to $129.99 on contract. Saying that that this is the same price as the Samsung Comeback, and twenty dollars cheaper than the Samsung Highlight, I would definitely recommend going Android. It seems like they are trying to clear the shelves for something ([read full article]
While T-mobile may be fluttering in fourth place in the wireless market, they aren’t sitting on their laurels when it comes to customer service. Winning yet another JD power award T-mobile is again applauded for ranking high in customer satisfaction. “T-Mobile ranks highest in customer satisfaction among major wireless carrier-owned retail stores with a score of 729, performing well in all four factors that drive satisfaction. Alltel (721) and Verizon Wireless (714) follow T-Mobile in the rankings.” … [read full article]
While we wait for the pre-order date and availability date, how about some impressions from lucky people (or just rewatch all those videos). This specific review, however, is actually for the DEXT, but they are essentially the same phone (is anyone complaining?). Katherine, over at T3, was lucky enough to get some time with the Cliq … [read full article]
Good Evening TmoNews readers! Today Nokia announced the Nokia 5130 XpressMusic – available exclusively from T-Mobile, starting today. This music-centric handset is equipped with a 3.5 mm headphone jack, stereo Bluetooth, FM radio, 2 megapixel camera with video capture, WAP browser, instant messaging and e-mail and the Series 40 operating system. The Nokia 5130 comes in two flavors, Black Red and Pearl White Aqua. The Nokia 5130 XpressMusic is available today at select T-Mobile retail stores and … [read full article]
Here is a friendly reminder about T-Mobile’s next media centered phone. The Nokia 5130, which we told you about last month, is destined for shelves tomorrow and will replace the Nokia 5310 (that still seems backwards to me). It is a pretty simple, affordable, music playing phone with a 2 megapixel camera, external music controls, a 3.5 mm headphone jack (YAY!) and it will have a couple of color options. Full … [read full article]
Obvious Simpson’s reference aside, here is some news for those current (or upcoming) Android users. Google has released the SDK for Android 1.6 or Donut (which really gives the power to developers to fine tune the update). However, what interests the consumer is that Donut will officially be served to the masses “as early as October” (HEY! that is in like two weeks!). This Donut will be stuffed with a … [read full article]
A lot has been said in the wireless world about what life will be like in a post 3G environment. Fourth generation technology offers significant speed improvements and hopefully significantly improved technology capable of enhancing reception in areas that have been all too often problematic, say inside a building?! Sprint, AT&T and Verizon have all committed themselves publicly to fourth generation networks with Sprint leading the pack promising a Wimax rollout before the competition. However, our beloved … [read full article]
