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Alcatel Fierce XL now being updated to Windows 10 Mobile build 10586.164

Alcatel Fierce XL owners, another Windows 10 Mobile update is coming your way. T-Mobile’s Alcatel Fierce XL is now receiving an update to Windows 10 Mobile build 10586.164. The update hit TmoNews reader Joseph’s Fierce XL this morning, so if you’ve got a Fierce XL of your own, you should keep an eye out for this update. You can also check for it manually by going into Settings > Update & security > Phone update > Check … [read full article]

T-Mobile is once again partnering with the MLB, offering free MLB.TV Premium to Simple Choice customers

T-Mobile has been partnering with the MLB for a while now, offering perks like free MLB At Bat subscriptions and an All-Star Game contest. As the new MLB season approaches, T-Mobile has announced that it’s once again an official MLB partner, and Magenta customers are going to benefit. Simple Choice customers on qualifying plans can get a free … [read full article]

T-Mobile Visa Prepaid Cards for Mobile Money no longer reloadable at T-Mo stores after April 11

It’s been a while since we’ve gotten any news regarding Mobile Money, but that’s changing today. T-Mobile is alerting T-Mobile Visa Prepaid Card users that, starting April 11, they’ll no longer be able to load their cards up at T-Mo retail stores. T-Mobile confirmed to me that this is the case. The email explains that “New card purchases after March 11th and any reloads attempted after April 11th, at T-Mobile retail locations, … [read full article]

Wells Fargo visits T-Mobile, says T-Mo anticipates meeting Q1 2016 postpaid adds expectations

Wells Fargo Securities recently paid a visit to T-Mobile HQ in Bellevue, Wash., and while its post-visit report mentions that some credit policy issues may exist, it came away with a positive impression. “Management acknowledge the increase in bad debt expense in 2H15 is something to watch and ‘caused a bit of a disruption,” said Senior Analyst Jennifer Fritzsche. T-Mobile acknowledged this, Wells Fargo says, adding that it needs to … [read full article]

NAB responds to T-Mobile report on 600MHz auction repacking, says it contains ‘significant flaws’

Last month, T-Mobile submitted a letter voicing its support for the 39-month timeline that the FCC has proposed for repacking the spectrum that’ll be bought from TV broadcasters and then used by wireless carriers. Now the National Association of Broadcasters has responded, saying that T-Mo’s report has “significant flaws.” “T-Mobile’s theory relies on three wishes,” the NAB argues, the first being that the antennas that are currently in use require … [read full article]