T-Mobile’s working hard to change its reputation for rolling out software updates late. At least, it is with the Samsung Galaxy device range. The latest device on the fine magenta carrier to get Android 5.1.1 is last year’s divisive Galaxy S5. From today, T-Mobile customers rocking the “Band Aid phone” will be able to download and install the latest public Android version. T-Mo is yet to … [read full article]
Some of you may be aware already that T-Mobile – as part of its network modernization process – is shutting down its AWS HSPA+ network in a number of markets this year. As it builds out its LTE network, T-Mo wants to recycle its older network technology. This move has actually been planned for some … [read full article]
Earlier today I read an article over at Seeking Alpha, written by a research analyst and author named Brian Nichols. In it he argues that Dish and T-Mobile need each other. And after reading, I’m hard pushed to find a strong argument against it. It highlights something we’ve known for a long time. But, like anyone not … [read full article]
T-Mobile sells some of the best – and most expensive phones – on the market. But perhaps what’s surprising is that there are a bunch of affordable phones on the market that can (almost) give those devices a run for their money. And they’re not available on T-Mobile’s store shelves. While that means that they don’t come with services like Wi-Fi Calling baked in, … [read full article]
According to a report on Bloomberg, the FCC is likely to reject the request made by T-Mobile to reserve more spectrum for smaller carriers/companies and next year’s incentive auction. “Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler will recommend the agency deny T-Mobile’s request, according … [read full article]
It seems an age has passed since Microsoft announced the 640 and 640 XL at MWC in Barcelona. But at long last, the phone is available to buy from T-Mobile. It’s good timing too, since it just about fits in to the carrier’s … [read full article]
UPDATE – Comcast has denied these rumors according to Reuters. Looks like we dodged a bullet there. Batman will not be working for Falcone. If you could list all the U.S. companies you’d least like to end up buying or merging … [read full article]
Software Update: @TMobile #Blackberry Classic – Starting 6/17 – https://t.co/Mw4bLDtc0M – Des pic.twitter.com/Pyry3TgxjK — Des (@askdes) June 16, 2015 Des Smith, the ever-popular T-Mobile product guru announced last night that the carrier’s … [read full article]
Before I started physically pressing keys to type this, I didn’t think it would be as hard as it is. But very sadly, my time with TmoNews (and PhoneDog Media) is coming to an end. I wanted to give you advance notice that June 30th is officially my last day writing about all things T-Mobile US. When I [read full article]
We heard a few days back that T-Mobile might be working on a special promotion for its latest budget Android tablet. We hadn’t received any confirmation or specifics on the deal, but assumed it was … [read full article]
Yesterday, T-Mobile approved and released the Android 5.1.1 software update for its Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge users. At the time there was some confusion about what exactly was in the update. But thankfully, one of … [read full article]
News from the prepaid side this afternoon, as MetroPCS has announced that it’s adding another country to its World Calling add-on. The $10 add-on now includes Cuba. For those unfamiliar, the $10 World Calling add-on is available to any MetroPCS customers on the $50 or $60 plans. For ten bucks you get the following: While You’re in the U.S. · Unlimited calling to land-lines in over … [read full article]
