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T-Mobile Cyber Monday deal offering free storage upgrades on iPhone 7 purchases

Cyber Monday is here, and with it comes a new deal from T-Mobile. T-Mobile is now offering a free storage upgrade on the iPhone 7. That means that you can get $100 off the 128GB and 256GB models, making them the same prices as the 32GB and 128GB versions, respectively. With this deal, both the 32GB and 128GB iPhone 7 models are $0 down and 24 monthly payments of $27.09, or $649.99 full price. The 256GB … [read full article]

Android 7.0 Nougat update for unlocked HTC 10 will begin rolling out on Friday

When the HTC 10 launched, T-Mobile added the device to its shelves, but HTC also offered an unlocked model that was fully compatible with T-Mo. And soon, folks that opted for the unlocked model will get a Nougat treat. HTC says that the unlocked version of the HTC 10 will begin receiving its Android 7.0 update Friday, November 25. Owners of the carrier versions of the HTC 10 will have to wait a bit … [read full article]

T-Mobile accounting is the target of an SEC complaint

The Change to Win (CtW) Investment Group today filed a complaint with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) about T-Mobile and some of its recent accounting practices. CtW Investment Group works with pension funds sponsored by unions affiliated with Change to Win, a labor group that’s gone after T-Mo in the past for alleged false advertising. According to CtW Investment Group, the way that T-Mobile reports some of its metrics don’t conform to generally accepting account … [read full article]

Next week’s T-Mobile Tuesday will be #GivingTuesday, T-Mo to match donations to Boys & Girls Clubs

T-Mobile today revealed what’s happening for the next edition of T-Mobile Tuesdays, and it’s going to be a bit different than past weeks. Next Tuesday will be dubbed #GivingTuesday, says T-Mo, because they plan to match donations made to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. You’ll be able to donate $5 by texting “Tuesday” to 20222, and T-Mobile will match all donations, up to $200,000. T-Mobile says that it’ll match the donations of anyone giving to … [read full article]

T-Mobile announces more Black Friday deals, including free flagship smartphone with trade-in

T-Mobile announced its Black Friday deals last week, but with a few days before the offers become available, T-Mo has decided to amp up its Black Friday sale. Starting Thursday, November 24, T-Mobile will give you a free flagship smartphone from Apple, Samsung, or LG when you trade in a qualifying device that you own in full. The deal will only be available this weekend and requires either a T-Mobile One or Simple Choice Unlimited … [read full article]

T-Mobile HTC One M9 receiving November security update

HTC One M9 owners, another security update is coming your way. TmoNews reader Kevin reached out today to say that his HTC One M9 received its November security update. The update is software version 3.39.531.41 and weighs in at 106.7MB. After updating, the One M9 will be on the November 1, 2016 Android security patch level. It’s unclear if the HTC 10 is receiving this update, too, as T-Mobile hasn’t updated its support pages for … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s 4G LTE CellSpot update reportedly coming to enable Wideband LTE support

4G LTE CellSpot owners, your device may soon receive a major update. A new report says that T-Mobile’s 4G LTE CellSpot will soon receive an update to enabled 20MHz Wideband LTE. Nokia (makers of the 4G LTE CellSpot) have reportedly confirmed that a firmware update will arrive in either Q4 2016 or Q1 2017 to enable 20MHz LTE. To take advantage of this new feature, you’ll need to be in a market with Wideband LTE. … [read full article]

T-Mobile extends Magenta Friday two lines free promo through Tuesday

T-Mobile’s Magenta Friday promo offering two lines free was originally slated to end on Sunday, but it’s now been extended. T-Mobile announced today that the Magenta Friday two lines free promo has been extended through Tuesday. In a Periscope stream, T-Mobile CEO John Legere said that “it’s been really crowded” in stores and he wants to make sure that everyone gets a chance to take advantage of the deal. With this extension, the Magenta … [read full article]

T-Mobile Tuesdays gifts for next week include free eCookbook, Shoprunner, and more

T-Mobile’s Magenta Friday promo is happening right now, and there will be Black Friday deals on devices next weekend. And then in between those two events, there’s T-Mobile Tuesdays. The T-Mobile Tuesday for November 22 will offer a free Thanksgiving eCookbook to help you make something tasty for Thanksgiving. T-Mo will also be gifting customers with a free six-month subscription to ShopRunner, which will get you two-day shipping at more than 140 retailers. Rounding … [read full article]

T-Mobile launches Magenta Friday promo offering two lines free

Magenta Friday has arrived. T-Mobile is now offering its Magenta Friday deal that’ll get you two lines for free. The offer is available wherever T-Mobile new lines of service are available, including T-Mo stores, Costco, customer care, telesales, authorized postpaid dealers, and T-Mobile’s website. With this offer, new customers signing up for two voice lines on a Simple Choice or T-Mobile One plan can get two additional lines for free after monthly bill credits. The … [read full article]

Blue Coral Samsung Galaxy S7 edge now available from T-Mobile

As expected, the Blue Coral Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is now available from T-Mobile. The Blue Coral GS7 edge can be had for $69.99 down and 24 monthly payments of $30 each, or $789.99 full retail. That’s the same price as the Silver Titanium and Gold Platinum colors that T-Mo has had for months now. The specs of the Blue Coral GS7 edge are the same as the other colors, too. That means that you’re … [read full article]

BLU R1 HD update adds support for T-Mobile VoLTE and band 12 LTE

When BLU launched the R1 HD earlier this year, it said that the R1 HD would eventually be updated with support for T-Mobile’s band 12 LTE and VoLTE. That update appears to be rolling out now. TmoNews reader Edwin reached out to me today to say that a new update is rolling out to his Amazon BLU R1 HD. As you can see in the image below, the update specifically calls out support for T-Mobile VoLTE … [read full article]