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Net Neutrality rules now available for the public to read

This morning, the FCC’s full Net Neutrality order has been published. If you want to read it, I’d suggest giving yourself a day or two to work your way through it. The openly available PDF file is around 400 pages long and will almost certainly send you to sleep at least once. Following this link will open the document directly on your browser. Net Neutrality is one of those stories that went from something dull … [read full article]

T-Mobile named as one of the world’s most ethical companies

Ethisphere has just announced 2015’s most ethical companies, and T-Mobile makes the list. As one of only two global telecommunications companies to be honored – the other was Singtel – the carrier was recognized for its “success in areas of ethics and compliance, corporate citizenship and responsibility, culture of ethics, governance and leadership, and innovation and reputation.” “The World’s Most Ethical Companies embrace the correlation between ethical business practice and improved company performance. These companies use … [read full article]

Google announces Android 5.1, complete with HD Voice on T-Mobile

  Google finally started rolling Android 5.1 yesterday and it comes with some useful new features. One in particular which will please T-Mobile users across the country. “High Definition voice calling is now on your mobile phone. Get crystal clear calling with HD Voice between compatible Android 5.1 devices like the Nexus 6 on T-Mobile or Verizon.” As well as that, there are a couple of general updates which everyone with the new OS will experience. One … [read full article]

iPhone users – iOS 8.2 is available to download now

Calling all T-Mobile users with iPhones: There’s a new software update waiting for you to download right now. Head in to Settings>General>Software Update and check for updates. iOS 8.2 measures in at 476MB, so be sure to make enough space on your device to download and install it. The main reason for the update is Apple Watch. iOS 8.2 includes support for the company’s new wearable as well as featuring some improvements to the Health App. As … [read full article]

T-Mobile Network Updates: Band 12 700MHz LTE shows up in Tampa and Atlantic City

With MWC taking up a lot of my waking (and supposed to be sleeping) time last week, I didn’t get much chance to keep updated with T-Mobile’s network upgrades. While I was away I had a few exciting LTE network sightings that I have to share with you. Two of which are new Band 12 700MHz sites. Band 12 – Tampa First up is a Tampa sighting of 700MHz LTE, spotted by our reader, Edward on his … [read full article]

T-Mobile HTC One (M7) will get Android 5.0 Lollipop update on Tuesday, March 10th

Good news for the original HTC One owners out there on T-Mobile’s network: Android 5.0 Lollipop is scheduled to drop over-the-air this coming Tuesday, March 10th. One of the manufacturer’s employees tweeted out just a little while ago that the software update has received technical approval. HTC One (M7) T-Mobile Owners! We’ve received technical approval on the L OS and OTA will start on Tuesday. #htcadvantage — Mo Versi (@moversi) March 7, 2015 If you … [read full article]

T-Mobile executive, Ami Silverman leaves to join Microsoft

Just a couple of weeks ago an executive re-shuffle took place at T-Mobile which saw Mike Sievert promoted to the new role of COO, among other changes. Another senior member promoted was Ami Silverman who went from being SVP of Field Sales and Operations to EVP of T-Mobile Retail. Sadly for T-Mo, that role didn’t last long. In a letter to T-Mobile staff, Mike Sievert confirmed … [read full article]

T-Mobile sends out invites to a New York Event on March 18th

A short while ago, T-Mobile started sending invites out to an event in New York City on March 18th. Just 11 days away at 1pm Eastern. And, if the invitation is anything to go by, this is going to be a business-focussed event. Over the past few months we’ve been dropped tidbits of information from our sources suggesting that T-Mobile is working on bringing Un-carrier moves to the business market. Add that to a [read full article]

T-Mobile finished 3rd or worse in each region according to J.D. Power’s network quality rankings

J.D. Power recently published its latest network quality rankings, and it doesn’t make great reading for T-Mobile or its fans. While it may be leading the way in terms of speed in the major metro areas, when it comes to overall quality, it’s still lagging behind AT&T and Verizon. J.D. Power’s network quality rankings measures which carriers provide service with the fewest lost calls, slow downloads, texts that fail to send or other regular issues. And – … [read full article]