New Binge On report shows more video consumption without increased T-Mobile network load
Consulting firm P3 Group today released a report on Binge On that is the result many weeks of observing the usage of 1,000 … [read full article]
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FCC says T-Mobile Binge On meeting was ‘productive’
Remember how the FCC requested a meeting with T-Mobile to discuss Binge On? Well the meeting has officially happened, and today the FCC talked a bit about it. FCC spokesperson Kim Hart has told Ars Technica that it had … [read full article]
Check your Binge On status and enable or disable the service using short codes
UPDATE: It seems that these short codes are no longer working for most folks. I’ve reached out to T-Mobile and asked what’s going on with them, and I’ll be sure to update you when I hear back. UPDATE 2: A source says that these Binge On short codes were enabled briefly as part of a test, which would explain why they’re no … [read full article]
Sony Xperia Z5 and Z5 Compact will officially arrive in the US on February 7
UPDATE: Sony has confirmed to me that the Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact models that’ll be sold in the US will lack the fingerprint readers found in their international counterparts. Sony says that this was a “business decision.” After Sony announced the Xperia Z5 last year, [read full article]
T-Mobile store employee with concealed weapon shoots two would-be robbers
Here’s a story for your Thursday. A T-Mobile authorized retailer in Chicago was the target of an attempted robbery on Wednesday. I say “attempted robbery” because an employee of the store shot at the suspects after they pulled out guns of their own. Neil Tadros, the store’s manager, … [read full article]
T-Mobile Prepaid 3-in-1 SIM Starter Kit discounted to $0.99 with promo code
If you’re in need of a new SIM or would like to have a backup just in case, then you’ll want to hit up T-Mobile’s online store today. T-Mobile is selling its Prepaid 3-in-1 SIM Starter Kit for $0.99 with the code SIM99. … [read full article]
Google cuts Nexus 5X price, now available for $349
After enjoying some temporary discounts over the holidays, the Nexus 5X has now received a more permanent price cut. The 16GB Nexus 5X is [read full article]
Nexus 6 on sale at Amazon, pricing starts at $249.99
If you’ve been thinking of starting 2016 with a new smartphone, Amazon can help you out. Amazon is selling the 32GB Nexus 6 for $249.99. The N6 comes new and factory unlocked, and the 32GB model is available in both Cloud White and Midnight Blue. If you’d like more … [read full article]
John Legere responds to Binge On criticisms with new open letter
Last week, John Legere went on defense for Binge On, posting a video and hosting a Twitter Q&A following criticisms of the service. Now he’s rounding things out with … [read full article]
New Simply Prepaid plans rumored to be coming on January 24
T-Mobile has the ZTE Avid Plus launching on January 20 and BlackBerry Priv arriving on January 26. And according to a new leak, Magenta’s got some new plans coming between … [read full article]
One Binge On partner leaves program following John Legere’s EFF comment
Following yesterday’s Binge On Twitter Q&A, John Legere upset some folks with his response to an EFF question (“Who the **** are you anyway, EFF?”). The EFF [read full article]
John Legere hosted a Twitter Q&A to discuss Binge On, here’s what he said
As expected, John Legere took to Twitter this afternoon to answer some questions about Binge On. He ended up posting quick video responses to most of the questions that he answered, but some folks may not want to scroll … [read full article]