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T-Mobile named fastest U.S. carrier by new Ookla report

Ookla, the company behind the popular Speedtest app, today released its 2017 U.S. Market Report on the fastest mobile networks in the U.S., and T-Mobile fared pretty well. T-Mobile has been named the fastest mobile carrier in the U.S. by Ookla. Magenta put up a Speed Score of 23.17, which incorporates the low-end, median, and top-end performance for both uploads and downloads. Ookla suggests that T-Mobile’s smaller subscriber base compared to Verizon and AT&T, as well … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 8 deliveries begin for pre-order customers

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 doesn’t officially launch until September 15th, but some T-Mobile customers are receiving their units today. TmoNews readers irish munky, JP, and Motty all received their Galaxy Note 8s today. irish munky says that they pre-ordered their phone on August 31st and got overnight shipping. Several folks on Reddit have gotten their Note 8s today, too, including user CT_Rider, whose Note 8 you can ogle below. While not every Note … [read full article]

T-Mobile offering free calls, texts, and unlimited data to customers affected by Hurricane Irma

As it did with customers in the path of Hurricane Harvey, T-Mobile is responding to Hurricane Irma with free service for affected customers. T-Mobile and MetroPCS customers in affected areas of Puerto Rico will get calls, texts, and unlimited data for free from September 6th through September 8th. This free service will be available to customers in the 787 and 939 area codes. While T-Mobile One customers always have unlimited calls, texts, and data, this … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s latest Un-carrier move offers free Netflix

T-Mobile’s latest Un-carrier move has been revealed. Starting September 12th, T-Mobile One customers can get a free Netflix subscription. To qualify for a free Netflix subscription, you’ll need two or more voice lines on a T-Mobile One plan. T-Mo says that customers with free lines from the recent “line-on-us” deals also qualify. T-Mobile customers on the Unlimited 55+ or 2-lines-for-$100 plans will need to switch to the latest T-Mobile One plan to qualify for Netflix On Us. … [read full article]

T-Mobile Moto Z2 Force update brings security patches and more

Moto Z2 Force owners, it looks like there’s a new update coming your way. T-Mobile is pushing an update to its Moto Z2 Force that bumps the phone to version NCX26.122-59-8. The update includes the August 1, 2017 Android security patches, front-facing video camera improvements, and more. Here’s the full list of changes included with this update: Android security updates through August 1, 2017 Insta-Share Projector Netflix support Google Daydream support Wired headset compatibility improvements Front-facing … [read full article]

LG G Pad X2 8.0 Plus now available, includes Plus Pack with stereo speaker and extended battery

Remember the LG G Pad X2 8.0 Plus that leaked out earlier this month? Well today T-Mobile quietly added the Android tablet to its online store. The LG G Pad X2 8.0 Plus is now available from T-Mobile at a price of $0 down and $10 per month for 24 months. That works out to a total price of $240. In exchange for your hard-earned dollars, you’ll get an Android 7.0 Nougat tablet with an … [read full article]

T-Mobile launches Galaxy Note 8 Buy One, Get One deal

As expected, T-Mobile today launched a Buy One, Get One deal for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. T-Mobile customers can now get a second Galaxy Note 8 (or a Galaxy S8 or S8+) with the purchase of a Galaxy Note 8. Both phones must be purchased on EIP, and you’ll need to add a line for the second device. T-Mobile also notes that you must “maintain an active, eligible rate plan for each eligible … [read full article]

T-Mobile Un-carrier Next announcement happening September 6th

Clear your schedules for September 6th, because another Un-carrier move is coming. T-Mobile today revealed that it’ll announce an Un-carrier Next move on September 6th at 8:00 am PT/11:00 am ET. Until then, you can watch T-Mo’s teaser for the event below. So what might T-Mobile have planned? It hasn’t really dropped any hints, so it’s tough to guess what’s in store for the next Un-carrier move. The good news is that September 6th is less … [read full article]

Sony Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact debut with Android 8.0 Oreo in tow

LG isn’t the only company that took the wraps off of a new flagship Android phone today, as Sony has introduced a couple of new models as well. The Sony Xperia XZ1 (above) and Xperia XZ1 Compact (below) are now official. Both phones place a focus on camera performance, packing a 19-megapixel rear camera with features like Predictive Capture, which starts buffering images when it senses action or a smile and before you press the … [read full article]

T-Mobile launches 600MHz LTE in Scarborough, Maine

After launching its first 600MHz LTE sites in Cheyenne earlier this month, T-Mobile today flipped the 600MHz in another city. T-Mobile’s 600MHz LTE coverage is now live in Scarborough, Maine. T-Mo today also reaffirmed its plans to launch 600MHz coverage in several other parts of the U.S. in 2017, including: Wyoming Northeast and Southwest Oregon West Texas Southwest Kansas The Oklahoma panhandle Western North Dakota Additional areas of Maine Coastal North Carolina Central Pennsylvania Central … [read full article]

LG V30 debuts with 6-inch OLED display, launching this fall at T-Mobile with 600MHz LTE support

After weeks of teases and rumors, the LG V30 is now official. The LG V30 ditches the secondary display found on the previous two LG V series smartphones, opting instead for a single 6-inch 2880×1440 OLED display with super slim bezels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. Since the V30 is without that secondary display, LG has implemented two other features to replace it. Always On Display on the V30 will give you shortcuts to Quick Tools … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 8 BOGO deal launching September 1, leak shows

T-Mobile has offered a few Buy One, Get One deals on the Samsung Galaxy S8, and now it looks like T-Mo is gearing up to offer a BOGO deal on the Galaxy Note 8, too. Documents shared with TmoNews show that T-Mobile is planning to launch a Buy One, Get One deal on the Galaxy Note 8 on September 1st. According to the leaked docs, the limited time deal will be available to customers … [read full article]