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T-Mobile OnePlus 6T getting new security update

The OnePlus 8 5G may be getting a lot of attention from T-Mobile and OnePlus right now, but today T-Mo is showing some love to an older OnePlus device. The OnePlus 6T is now receiving an update from T-Mobile that bumps it up to version A6013_34_200330. The 138MB update includes the April 2020 Android security patches. There’s no official changelog from T-Mo for this update yet, so it’s unclear what other changes, if any, … [read full article]

T-Mobile to offer deals to owners of older Sprint 5G phones as it merges networks

We learned this week that T-Mobile has begun merging Sprint’s network with its own, with 2.5GHz 5G going live in Philadelphia and launching soon in New York City soon. As T-Mobile refarms Sprint’s 2.5GHz 5G to use for its own network, customers with Sprint’s older 5G phones from 2019 will lose 5G access, but T-Mobile is planning offers to help those people move to a new 5G phone. Sprint customers affected by this change will have … [read full article]

T-Mobile giving away 15 OnePlus 8 5G phones next Tuesday

We already know that T-Mo is planning a Mother’s Day deal for next week’s T-Mobile Tuesday, but that’s not all that’s in store for next week. On Tuesday, April 28th, T-Mobile customers can get $15 off select items plus free shipping from 1-800-Flowers.com. Also coming next week is $0.10 off per gallon of gas from Shell. Rounding out next week’s deals is an offer for anyone who’s a fan of the game Overwatch. T-Mobile … [read full article]

T-Mobile Mother’s Day deals include Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch offers

Mother’s Day is just a couple of weeks away — May 10th, to be specific — and to help you prepare, T-Mobile today revealed the deals it has planned for the holiday. Starting May 1st, T-Mobile customers can get $200 off a second Apple Watch Series 3 or Series 5 (shown above) when they buy one. The Apple Watch Series 3 normally sells for $329.99 while the Series 5 is $529.99. T-Mo’s also got a … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e receiving One UI 2.1 update

A couple of weeks after T-Mobile updated the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G to Samsung’s One UI 2.1, it’s begun pushing the same update to the Galaxy S10 series. The Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e are all now receiving a sizable update that includes One UI 2.1 and several new features. The S10 update is version G973USQU3DTC9 while the S10e’s is version G970USQU3DTC9 and the S10+’s is G975USQS3DTC9. These updates bring quite a few new … [read full article]

T-Mobile offering 50% service discount for customers affected by coronavirus

Last month T-Mobile took the FCC’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge, promising to waive late fees and not terminate service of customers unable to pay their bill due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now T-Mo has another way that it’s helping subscribers affected by the outbreak. T-Mobile is offering customers a 50% discount for 3 months for customers affected by COVID-19. The restriction with this offer is that you’ll have a 3GB data cap while the discount is in … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s LG V60 ThinQ getting new security update

LG V60 ThinQ 5G owners are getting their first software update from T-Mobile. T-Mobile is updating its LG V60 ThinQ to version V600TM10j. This update is fairly small at 61.24MB, and so far the only change that’s been discovered is the April 2020 Android security patches. T-Mo hasn’t updated its support page for the LG V60 yet, so it’s unclear what other changes if any there might be packed into this update. If you’re rocking … [read full article]

T-Mobile network begins combining with Sprint, 2.5GHz 5G goes live in Philadelphia

T-Mobile’s Neville Ray teased earlier this month that the carrier had begun deploying mid-band 5G spectrum the same day that the Sprint merger closed, and now that spectrum is officially live. T-Mo has confirmed that its mid-band 5G is now live in parts of Philadelphia, using 2.5GHz airwaves to give T-Mobile’s 5G improved depth and speed. T-Mobile’s Neville Ray says that he’s already seen peak speeds of 600Mbps in Philadelphia. Phones that can access this 2.5GHz-based … [read full article]

T-Mobile kicks off third line free promotion

That $200 switcher offer isn’t the only new deal that T-Mobile has rolled out recently. T-Mobile today kicked off a new third line free promotion. With this deal, you’ll get a third line free when you join with two qualifying lines. A Magenta or Magenta Plus plan is required. Existing customers who have a single line can take advantage of this promo by adding a second line and then they’ll get a third line … [read full article]

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]