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T-Mobile says more low-band LTE upgrades made over the past two weeks

Two weeks after T-Mobile last announced a round of low-band LTE upgrades, the carrier has confirmed another batch of upgrades. T-Mobile CTO Neville Ray says that T-Mo deployed more low-band LTE upgrades over the past two weeks. These upgrades include 600MHz (LTE band 71) and 700MHz (LTE band 12). Our coverage is always expanding! Take a look at these lowband upgrades in the last two weeks. @TMobile is growing every day and … [read full article]

FCC once again pauses 180-day shot clock on T-Mobile-Sprint merger review

The FCC has hit the pause button on its review of the T-Mobile-Sprint merger once again. Today the Federal Communications Commission said that it is pausing the informal 180-day shot clock on its review of the merger of T-Mobile and Sprint, marking the third time that the FCC’s shot clock has been paused. The first pause was the result of a substantially revised network engineering model that had been submitted, and the second … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S10 update includes camera and fingerprint sensor enhancements

The Samsung Galaxy S10 may not officially launch until tomorrow, but T-Mobile is already sending out a software update to Samsung’s new flagships. T-Mobile has announced software updates for the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e. Galaxy S10 owners should be on the lookout for version G973USQU1ASBA, Galaxy S10+ users will get version G975USQU1ASBA, and Galaxy S10e owners will get version G970USQU1ASBA. Each update is listed at around 450MB. As for what’s included, T-Mobile … [read full article]

John Legere talks up New T-Mobile’s in-home broadband plans, says LTE home internet pilot coming soon

T-Mobile CEO John Legere has published a couple of blogs in recent weeks talking up the T-Mobile-Sprint merger and the benefits that he believes it will bring, and today Legere shared another blog. The T-Mobile CEO’s latest merger-focused blog post focuses on in-home broadband. Legere says that a core promise of the T-Mobile-Sprint merger is to bring competition and choice to the in-home broadband market, particularly when it comes to rural areas. Using its [read full article]

FCC and DOJ decisions on T-Mobile-Sprint merger reportedly at least another month away

T-Mobile and Sprint are awaiting the FCC and Department of Justice’s decision on whether or not their merger will be permitted, and according to a new report, the wait could take a bit longer. A decision on the T-Mobile-Sprint merger from the FCC and DOJ “won’t be made for at least another month or possibly longer”, according to Fox Business. It’s said that the DOJ is paying close attention to this horizontal merger and whether … [read full article]

T-Mobile launches new third line free promo

Spring is right around the corner, and to celebrate T-Mobile is launching a new third line free promotion. Starting today, T-Mobile is offering a third line free via monthly credits to both new and existing customers. New customers must activate three voice lines on a qualifying T-Mobile One plan and enroll in autopay to qualify. Existing customers must have one postpaid line of service, be on or switch to a qualifying T-Mobile One plan, activate two … [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy S10 units begin arriving for pre-order customers

Just as expected, T-Mobile customers who pre-ordered the Galaxy S10 are receiving their phones ahead of the official launch date. The Galaxy S10 series is now arriving for customers who pre-ordered from T-Mobile and Samsung. TmoNews readers Derek, Ninos, and Mr P got their phones today, as did several folks on Reddit. T-Mobile regularly ships out flagship Android phones ahead of their official launch date, including several past Samsung Galaxy models. But while it … [read full article]

T-Mobile Tuesdays will include offers from MLBshop.com and Rover next week

Major League Baseball’s Opening Day is later this month, and to celebrate, T-Mobile Tuesdays is giving you an MLB deal next week. On Tuesday, March 12th, T-Mobile customers can get $15 to spend at MLBshop.com, which sells jerseys, caps, and other gear from MLB teams. Also coming next week is a $10 credit to Rover, a service that offers pet sitting and dog walking. Rounding out next week T-Mobile Tuesday offers are the … [read full article]

T-Mobile expanding Caller Verified to more phones, touts 10 billion scam calls identified

At the start of the year, T-Mobile rolled out a new feature dubbed Caller Verified that used the STIR and SHAKEN standards to fight scam calls. That feature rolled out to the Galaxy Note 9 at first, and now it’s coming to several more devices. T-Mobile says that its Caller Verified feature is available on the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ starting today. It’s expanding to even more devices soon, including the Galaxy S10, S10+, … [read full article]

House Democrats argue against T-Mobile-Sprint merger in letters to FCC and DoJ

The proposed merger of T-Mobile and Sprint is getting some more opposition. A group of Democrats are sending letters to the FCC and Department of Justice urging them to block the T-Mobile-Sprint merger. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) is leading the effort that also includes 36 House Democrats, which The Hill says also includes Reps. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA). The letters are being sent to Ajit Pai, FCC Chairman, and … [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy S10 begins shipping to pre-order customers

Good news, Galaxy S10 pre-order customers: It looks like you’ll get your shiny new smartphone ahead of its public launch date. Several T-Mobile customers who pre-ordered a Galaxy S10, S10+, or S10e are now receiving notifications that their order has shipped. A TmoNews tipster says that their Galaxy S10 has been shipped and has an estimated delivery date of tomorrow, March 6th, and many T-Mo customers on Reddit are reporting the same thing. Samsung has … [read full article]

T-Mobile confirms it’s spent $195,000 at Trump’s Washington D.C. hotel following Sprint merger announcement

Following the news last month that T-Mobile CEO John Legere and other T-Mo executives stayed at a hotel owned by President Trump following the announcement of their merger with Sprint, more details on the T-Mo execs’ stays have come out. T-Mobile has confirmed that it’s spent approximately $195,000 at Trump’s Washington D.C. hotel ever since the T-Mobile-Sprint merger was announced in April 2018. Anthony Russo, T-Mobile’s VP of federal legislative affairs, confirmed the info … [read full article]