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T-Mobile adjusting Samsung Galaxy Note 7 JUMP! On Demand pricing

When T-Mobile announced the Galaxy Note 7, it said that the JUMP! On Demand pricing was set at $69.99 upfront and payments of $32.50. That frustrated some customers who expected the down payment to be $0 for this “base model” Note 7. Fast-forward to today and T-Mo is changing the Note 7’s JOD down payment. T-Mobile confirmed to me today that they’re updating the Galaxy Note 7’s JUMP! On Demand pricing for well-qualified customers. Those … [read full article]

New reports say T-Mobile has fastest LTE, highest customer satisfaction in the U.S.

Looks like OpenSignal’s network comparison isn’t the only report that T-Mobile fared well in recently. First up, Ookla’s Speedtest recently shared a report on the stat us U.S. internet in the first half of 2016. On the mobile side, T-Mobile virtually tied with Verizon for fastest download speeds, with T-Mobile posting an average download speed of 21.02Mbps and Verizon putting up an average speed of 21.11. When focusing on LTE performance, though, Ookla says that … [read full article]

T-Mobile Extended Range LTE officially goes live in San Francisco Bay Area

T-Mobile’s Extended Range LTE coverage is growing again today with another major expansion. Extended Range LTE is now live in the San Francisco Bay Area. That includes San Francisco proper as well as several surrounding California cities. The full list of cities covered by this latest expansion: San Francisco, Clearlake, Ukiah, Eureka, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Petaluma, San Bruno, Burlingame, Foster City, Redwood City, Palo Alto, San Mateo, Menlo Park, Half Moon Bay, San Jose, … [read full article]

T-Mobile wins most awards in latest OpenSignal U.S. network comparison

T-Mobile fared pretty well in OpenSignal’s State of Mobile Networks: USA report earlier this year, and it looks like T-Mo has done well in the second report of 2016, too. OpenSignal today released its latest State of Mobile Networks: USA report, and in it, T-Mobile came away with the fastest 4G LTE and 3G network speeds. T-Mo’s average LTE download speed was 16.28Mbps, while Verizon’s was 15.94Mbps. Meanwhile, AT&T posted an average LTE download speed … [read full article]

T-Mobile launches switcher deal for $200 off Galaxy S7, S7 edge, or Note 5

As expected, T-Mobile today launched a new offer aimed at getting people to switch carriers. T-Mobile is now offering $200 off the Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, and Galaxy Note 5. To get this discount, you’ll need to port your number to T-Mo and activate a 10GB or higher data plan. You’ll also need to get your phone on a 24-month financing agreement. The promotion will run “for a limited time.” It’s … [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 official, early buyers get a free gift

Another 2016 flagship smartphone is now official, as Samsung just took the wraps off of the Galaxy Note 7. As expected, the Galaxy Note 7 doesn’t look hugely different from the Galaxy Note 5 when it comes to design, but it does have one big feature that’s different from the Note 5. The Galaxy Note 7’s display features dual curved edges, making its more like the screen found on the Galaxy S7 edge than the flat … [read full article]

T-Mobile planning $200 off Galaxy S7, S7 edge, and Note 5 switcher promo, shows leaked memo

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will make its official debut tomorrow, and when it does, it’ll become the new star of Samsung’s Android lineup. That means that we’ll probably start to see more discounts on the Galaxy Note 5, S7, and S7 edge, and T-Mobile may have a promotion planned for the day after the Note 7’s debut. An internal T-Mobile memo shows that a Samsung Galaxy sale may launch on August 3. … [read full article]

T-Mobile may give Samsung Galaxy Note 7 buyers a free Gear Fit 2

If you’re planning on buying the Galaxy Note 7 from T-Mobile, you may get a nice gift to go with your new Android phone. A new report claims that T-Mobile customers that buy a Galaxy Note 7 will get a free Samsung Gear Fit 2 with their purchase. The Gear Fit 2 is an activity tracker that can gather info on your steps, calories burned, heart rate, and more. It can also show your smartphone … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4, Note Edge receiving July security updates

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge owners, a new update is coming your way. T-Mobile has announced updates for its Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge that include the July security patches. The Galaxy Note 4 update will bump the phone to software version N910TUVU2EPG2 or N910T3UVU2EPG2, depending on which Note 4 model you have. The N910TUVU2EPG2 update is 309.9MB, while the N910T3UVU2EPG2 is 281.27MB. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Note Edge’s update will … [read full article]

Upcoming T-Mobile Tuesday theme is Suicide Squad, includes free ticket to the movie

We all know that John Legere likes to call himself Batman, and this week’s T-Mobile Tuesdays theme is focused on characters from the same DC Comics universe as Batman. The first gift coming with the August 2 T-Mobile Tuesday is a free opening day ticket to see Suicide Squad, which releases on August 5. With this gift, you’ll be getting a $13 Fandango credit to spend on a Suicide Squad ticket. Other gifts coming this … [read full article]

Kyocera DuraForce Pro to arrive on T-Mobile by end of the year

Earlier, a report surfaced relating to leaked information of a new DuraForce smartphone that Kyocera is preparing. Based on the leak, this new smartphone called the Kyocera DuraForce Pro; is set to hit T-Mobile’s shelves before the year ends. And just like other DuraForce models before it, this new smartphone will showcase its characteristic industrial, rugged design. One thing that makes the DuraForce Pro stand from the competition, however, is the addition of the dual-camera on … [read full article]