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Reports say T-Mobile and Sprint in talks with DOJ about merger divestitures, Boost Mobile could sell for up to $3 billion

As we continue to wait for the Department of Justice to review the T-Mobile and Sprint merger, reports that try to give us an idea of what’s going on behind the scenes are coming out. First up, it’s said that T-Mobile and Sprint are currently meeting with the DOJ to discuss the merger. CNBC’s David Faber says that T-Mo and Sprint are working with the DOJ on divestitures that could address concerns that some people … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S8, S8+, and Note 8 getting security updates, Galaxy A6 receiving Android Pie

One day after the Galaxy Note 9 got a software update, a few more Samsung phones have begun getting updates from T-Mobile. The Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Galaxy Note 8 are all receiving security updates. The Galaxy S8 and S8+ are getting versions G950USQU5DSD3 and G955USQU5DSD3, respectively, while the Galaxy Note 8 is getting version N950USQU5DSD3. All three updates include the April 2019 Android security patches. They’re now rolling … [read full article]

T-Mobile 5G network puts up 493Mbps in speed test

T-Mobile’s 5G network hasn’t officially launched yet, but that didn’t stop one person from finding a way onto the network and running some speed tests. Milan Milanović says that he was able to get an unlocked Verizon Galaxy S10 5G onto T-Mobile 5G coverage in New York City. Speed tests posted by Milanović, who works for Speedtest app maker Ookla, show download speeds nearing 500Mbps, including one test that reached 493Mbps. The tests ran on … [read full article]

T-Mobile OnePlus 7 Pro receiving an update today

Following the OnePlus 6T’s security update earlier this month, it’s now time for the OnePlus 7 Pro to get its own update. The T-Mobile OnePlus 7 Pro is being updated to OxygenOS 9.5.6.GM31CB. The update is fairly small, coming in at 103.6MB, and the only item called out on the changelog is the Android April Security Update. TmoNews readers Oleg and Moshe received the update on their OnePlus 7 Pro units today, so it looks like … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 9 security update now rolling out

After receiving two security updates in April, the T-Mobile Galaxy Note 9 is now receiving another update. T-Mobile is now updating its Samsung Galaxy Note 9 to version N960USQS1CSE1. The update comes in at 154.38MB and includes the May 1, 2019 Android security patches. There’s no word yet on any other improvements or bug fixes that might be included. The update is began rolling out over the air today, and TmoNews reader Debjit already … [read full article]

Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission approves T-Mobile and Sprint’s merger

This past week has been a bit of a rollercoaster for T-Mobile, with the carrier’s merger with Sprint getting support from several FCC leaders, followed by a report that claimed that DOJ antitrust staff would recommend blocking the deal, and then another report that said DOJ antitrust chief Makan Delrahim “consulted” with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai on the merger. Now the week is wrapping up with some good news for T-Mo. The Pennsylvania … [read full article]

T-Mobile offering relief to Missouri residents affected by tornado

Earlier this week, a tornado hit Jefferson City, Missouri, injuring several people and causing damage to homes and other buildings. Now T-Mobile says it’s working to offer relief to those affected by the tornado. T-Mobile will have a relief truck and T-Mo team members at Capital Mall in Jefferson City, MO to hand out supplies including chargers, water, tents, chairs, and other essentials. Capital Mall is located at 3600 Country Club Drive Jefferson City, MO, … [read full article]

New report says DOJ antitrust chief ‘consulted’ with FCC Chairman about T-Mobile-Sprint merger

There was a bit of a back-and-forth for T-Mobile and Sprint’s merger this week, as FCC Chairman Ajit Pai came out in support of the deal but then a report claimed that the Department of Justice’s antitrust staff had recommended that the merger be blocked. Now a new report claims to have some more information on the agencies’ reviews of the deal. Before publicly announcing his support of T-Mobile and Sprint’s merger this week, … [read full article]

iOS 12.3.1 update now available for iPhone and iPad

Apple is ending the week with a new iOS update for iPhone and iPad owners. iOS 12.3.1 is now available, a week and a half after Apple released the iOS 12.3 update. This is primarily a bug-fixing update, and Apple has called out three bugs in particular that are being squashed with this update: Fixes an issue that could prevent making or receiving VoLTE calls Fixes issues in Messages that could cause messages from unknown … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S10 on sale at Costco for $599.99

T-Mobile today touted that it’s got a couple of deals on the Samsung Galaxy S10 series, but if you’re not looking to trade in a phone or buy multiple devices, there’s another S10 deal for you to check out. Costco is now offering a significant discount on the Galaxy S10 (via Reddit). Pricing starts at $849.99, but after a $200 instant warehouse coupon and $50 of additional instant savings, you can get the 128GB … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s latest deal will match your carrier’s discount when you switch

The new Magenta plan isn’t the only big announcement that T-Mobile is making today. T-Mobile announced a new deal to match the plan discount that your carrier is giving you if you switch to T-Mo. The goal with this promo is to tempt consumers who are with another carrier and they want to switch, but they’ve got a corporate, military, or senior discount on their rate plan that they’re afraid of losing if they change … [read full article]

T-Mo renames T-Mobile One plan to Magenta, makes a couple of changes

T-Mobile is making two big announcements today, and the first is related to its T-Mobile One rate plan. The T-Mobile One plan is now Magenta. The name change isn’t the only thing different about the new plan, though, because Magenta also includes 3GB of high-speed 4G LTE mobile hotspot usage per line followed by unlimited 3G hotspot use. The T-Mobile One had no 4G LTE hotspot usage unless you upgraded to T-Mobile One Plus. Speaking … [read full article]