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T-Mobile asks FCC for license to run more experiments in the 2.5GHz band

A recent FCC application shows that T-Mobile is interested in experimenting with the 2.5GHz band. T-Mobile filed an application with the FCC this week asking for an experimental license to test equipment in the 2500-2670MHz band. “The experimental authorization will allow T-Mobile to understand the propagation characteristics and gain a better understanding of the new, innovative services that this band can offer,” T-Mo explains. T-Mobile has actually been experimenting in the 2.5GHz band for a few … [read full article]

T-Mobile NOPORT is a hidden setting that will help protect your account from SIM hijacking

SIM hijacking is a serious problem nowadays that involves hackers tricking a wireless carrier’s customer service into giving them control of your phone number, which they can then use for other nefarious things. Today it’s been revealed that T-Mobile has a secret tool to help combat this SIM swapping attack. A T-Mobile feature called NOPORT aims to make it much more difficult for someone to perform a SIM swap. As discovered by Motherboard, when NOPORT is … [read full article]

iPhone 11, Pro, Max, and Apple Watch Series 5 now available for pre-order from T-Mobile

Right on schedule, the iPhone 11 and Apple Watch Series 5 have gone up for pre-order. T-Mobile is now taking pre-orders for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, and Apple Watch Series 5. You can order online or over the phone using 1-800-T-MOBILE, and T-Mobile stores are opening at 8:00 am local time today to take pre-orders in person. As a reminder, T-Mobile is offering 50 percent or more off Apple’s … [read full article]

T-Mobile upgrades hundreds of cell sites with more mid-band LTE capacity

A couple of weeks after T-Mobile’s previous round of mid-band LTE upgrades, it’s announced another batch of upgrades. T-Mobile has upgraded hundreds of cell sites across the country with more mid-band LTE capacity in the last two weeks. These upgrades include both PCS and AWS spectrum. Some of the cities and towns that’ve gotten mid-band LTE upgrades recently include Los Angeles, CA; Iowa Falls, IA; Peabody, MA; Friday Harbor, WA; Austin, TX; and Cape Coral, … [read full article]

T-Mobile iPhone 11 trade-in deal offers half off Apple’s new phones

When the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro were announced, T-Mobile teased that it had an “incredible iPhone offer” coming. Now that deal has been revealed. T-Mobile today announced that customers can get 50 percent or more off any of the new iPhone models with qualifying trade-in. This includes both new customers as well as existing customers. Here are the devices eligible for trade-in and their values: Save $550 when you trade an iPhone XS Max … [read full article]

Arkansas is the next state to support the T-Mobile-Sprint merger

After one state attorney general came out against T-Mobile and Sprint’s merger last week, another state AG is coming out in support of the deal this week. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has announced her support of the T-Mobile-Sprint merger. She’s the eighth state AG to get behind the merger, joining Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Utah. “Arkansas stands to benefit from the T-Mobile merger with Sprint which will increase competition, especially … [read full article]

T-Mobile Tuesdays will include free pretzel offer and cash prizes next week

Next week’s T-Mobile Tuesdays deals include a free pretzel. On Tuesday, September 17, T-Mobile customers can get a free pretzel with drink purchase from Auntie Anne’s. Also available are ticket offers from Live Nation, including to Austin City Limits Music Festival, and up to 40 percent off hotels from Booking.com. Rounding out next week’s offers is $0.10 off per gallon of gas from Shell. For next week’s prizes, T-Mobile will be … [read full article]

New Pixel 4 XL videos give a clear look at Google’s upcoming flagship

The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL aren’t expected to be announced for another month or so, but today we’re getting a clear look at Google’s new flagship hardware thanks to some hands-on videos. First up, a high-quality hands-on video shows off the white Pixel 4 XL with dual rear cameras and an orange power button. The video from AnhEm TV is in Vietnamese but the Pixel 4 XL’s software is in English, so we … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Active now receiving its Android Pie update

Nearly six months after the Samsung Galaxy S8 got its Android Pie update from T-Mobile, the Galaxy S8 Active has started receiving its own slice of Pie. T-Mobile is now updating the Galaxy S8 Active to version G892USQU5CSG7, which includes bump to Android 9 Pie with Samsung’s One UI. The update to One UI brings with it several new features, including interactive elements moving toward the bottom of the screen to make them easier to … [read full article]

Apple Watch Series 5 and new 10.2-inch iPad are coming to T-Mobile

The iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro aren’t the only new Apple devices coming to T-Mobile. Both the Apple Watch Series 5 and new iPad (7th Gen.) will be available from T-Mobile. Pre-orders for the Apple Watch Series 5 will begin this Friday, September 13, at 5:00 am PT/8:00 am ET, and the new smartwatch will be available in stores starting September 20. The new iPad will launch at T-Mobile on September 30. The major … [read full article]

iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max introduced with three rear cameras

The iPhone 11 isn’t the only new handset that Apple revealed today. In fact, it’s got two other models coming this month. The iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are the follow-ups to the iPhone XS and XS Max, and they’ve got a few notable upgrades. The first one you’ll probably notice is the addition of a third rear camera. Apple has added a 12MP ultra wide angle camera with 120-degree field of … [read full article]

iPhone 11 launching on September 20 with dual rear cameras and six color options

Today’s the big day, iOS fans: new iPhones are official. First up, the iPhone 11 is the successor to last year’s iPhone XR. One of its major upgrades is a second rear camera. In addition to its 12MP wide angle camera, Apple is adding a 12MP ultra wide angle cam with a 120-degree field of view to help you fit more into your photos. Apple is adding a dedicated Night Mode, too, to help … [read full article]