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T-Mobile 600MHz LTE coverage available in more than 1,250 cities and towns

T-Mobile today provided another update on its 600MHz LTE rollout. T-Mo says that its 600MHz (Band 71) LTE coverage is now live in 1,254 cities and towns across 36 states, including Puerto Rico. This is up from the 992 markets across 33 states that T-Mobile’s 600MHz LTE was available in back at the start of August 2018. You can find the full list of 600MHz cities and towns right here. There are 14 … [read full article]

T-Mobile fined $20,000 in Washington state over device insurance promo

T-Mobile has been hit with a fine related to one of its recent limited time offers. Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has fined T-Mobile $20,000. The fine is related to T-Mobile’s #GetOutOfTheRed promotion, which kicked off on May 31, 2017. Specifically, the promo offered to pay off a Verizon customer’s iPhone or Google Pixel when they switched to T-Mo, signed up for T-Mobile One, and signed up for T-Mo’s Premium Device Protection Plus insurance plan … [read full article]

Google sending invitations to Pixel 3 event on October 9th

One week before Apple’s new iPhone event, Google has revealed when we’ll get to meet its new flagship smartphones. Google is hosting an event in New York City on October 9th. The invitation says “I <3 NY”, which seems like a hint that the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will officially debut at the event. Both devices have leaked before, but it’ll be exciting to finally meet them for real and learn what … [read full article]

T-Mobile says Sprint merger won’t mean end of MetroPCS, Boost Mobile, or Virgin Mobile

In addition to talking up its wireless-only TV and home internet bundle, T-Mobile recently talked to the FCC about what would happen with its prepaid brands if it merges with Sprint. T-Mobile has told the FCC that if it’s allowed to merge with Sprint, it will keep both MetroPCS as well as Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile around. T-Mo explained that each brand targets different types of customers. T-Mo went on to claim that … [read full article]

T-Mobile to offer wireless-only TV and home internet bundle if Sprint merger is approved

T-Mobile hasn’t said much about its streaming TV ambitions since its Layer3 TV acquisition earlier this year, but a recent FCC filing has shed a bit of light on what T-Mo’s TV plans look like if it’s allowed to merge with Sprint. In the filing, T-Mobile explains that if it’s allowed to merge with Sprint, the New T-Mobile “will be able to offer the first wireless only bundle for T.V. + home internet”. T-Mo adds … [read full article]

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

T-Mobile CTO Neville Ray today confirmed another round of mid-band LTE upgrades. Ray says that hundreds of cell sites have been upgraded with more mid-band LTE capacity in the past two weeks. This includes both PCS and AWS spectrum. 100s of sites were upgraded with more midband capacity in just the last two weeks and #WeWontStop! This is why we’ve had the fastest LTE network for 4 years!! @TMobile @MetroPCS #Amped … [read full article]

T-Mobile customers can get a $4 ticket to The Predator next Tuesday

Next week’s T-Mobile Tuesday gifts have been revealed. On Tuesday, September 11th, T-Mobile customers can score $10 off an order of $50 or more and get free shipping from Overstock as well as $25 concert tickets through Live Nation. T-Mo subscribers can also claim a $4 movie ticket to see The Predator on opening weekend through Atom Tickets. T-Mobile also says that there’s “Something cool coming your way!” on Tuesday, so we … [read full article]

T-Mobile and Apple now offering iPhone, iPad leasing program for businesses

T-Mobile today announced a new initiative to get new iPhones and iPads into the hands of business customers. T-Mobile is teaming up with Apple to offer iPhone and iPad leasing for businesses. With this program, businesses with 25 lines or more with T-Mobile can lease iPhones or iPads with no upfront cost and lower monthly payments that purchasing the devices. Business customers can get an iPhone 8 for $18 per month, and when paired … [read full article]

OnePlus 6T packaging leak hints at small notch, in-display fingerprint reader

A report from last month claimed that the OnePlus 6T could launch at T-Mobile later this year. At the time, we didn’t know much about the OP6T, but today a couple of details may have leaked out. Photos that allegedly show the retail box for the OnePlus 6T have leaked, and they hint at some of the upcoming phone’s features. On the inside of the packaging, we can see an outline of the front of … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 8, S8, and S8+ receiving software updates

A few Samsung smartphones are staring the month of September with new software updates. T-Mobile is now sending updates to its Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8, and Galaxy S8+. Note 8 owners should be on the lookout for version N950USQS5CRG9, S8 owners are getting version G950USQS5CRH1, and S8+ owners are receiving version G955USQS5CRH1. As for what’s included in these updates, it looks like all three phones are receiving the August 1, 2018 Android security … [read full article]

MetroPCS launches MetroSMART Ride to help smarten up your car

Back in late 2016, T-Mobile launched the SyncUp Drive to smarten up your car by giving you a Wi-Fi hotspot and getting you easy access to info about your car. Now it looks like that device is available from MetroPCS, too. The MetroSMART Ride is now available from MetroPCS stores. For a limited time, you can snag one for free when you add the MetroSMART Ride service to a new or existing account. The service … [read full article]

New Pixel 3 photos give a clear look at Google’s upcoming phone

Are you an Android fan who’s tired of hearing about Apple after those iPhone XS and Apple Watch Series 3 leaks? If so, I’ve got some good news for you. Photos of the Google Pixel 3 have now leaked out. Posted to Reddit, they show a phone that looks similar to the Pixel 3 XL, complete with a chin, special glossy panel that houses the rear camera, and a rear fingerprint reader. The one big … [read full article]