A little break from the T-Mobile-centric world today as we highlight the release of the Galaxy S 4 on MetroPCS. The important piece of news here is that the MetroPCS Galaxy S 4 integrates a GSM/HSPA+/LTE radio designed for its parent company in T-Mobile. That’s great news for T-Mobile as the sooner the Magenta carrier can move [read full article]
A new report by research firm Kantar Worldpanel is noting that Apple’s iOS platform has bumped its market share up 3.5% in the latest three-month period ending in May 2013. All totaled, that’s not really shocking news, but for fans of T-Mobile what they are attributing this rise in market share to might be. So what are they … [read full article]
Making the rounds over the holiday was a story that caught at least a few by surprise as Google stops sales of the white Nexus 4. A Google spokesperson confirmed to Engadget that the device has sold out and won’t be carried again as it … [read full article]
There hasn’t been a shortage of T-Mobile takeover, merger, acquisition rumors in as long as I can remember, but at least this time around T-Mobile is yet again considered a potential buyer. According to Macquarie Capital analyst Kevin Smithen the timing may be right for a T-Mobile takeover of Leap Wireless. “T-Mobile’s share price has … [read full article]
I’ll readily admit that for some unknown reason my wife thinks watching all 23492034234 of the Kardashian shows on E! is entertaining. Me? I look at them as the decay of modern society better known as “celebs” famous for being famous. Please marketing team, don’t bring Khloe in on the next one, I’m begging you. In all seriousness, I really don’t understand the marketing message T-Mobile is hoping to get across with some of these YouTube only … [read full article]
Beginning today, July 3rd T-Mobile is making some more changes to their iPhone 5 pricing with the reduction of the down-payment by $5 to $145.99 ($245.99 and $345.99 for the 32GB and 64GB sizing) and increasing the monthly equipment installment by $1. No reasoning was provided about why … [read full article]
A sad day for HTC One S owners as the manufacturer confirms officially the device will no longer receive Android updates. In a statement issued to the press, HTC confirms the device will stick with Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean. All is not lost however as the HTC One S has a … [read full article]
With the news that Walmart has begun carrying the iPhone 5 on T-Mobile for prepaid customers, it should come as little surprise that Best Buy has also put the smartphone up for sale. Ultimately, Walmart remains the better deal at $629 against Best Buy’s $649 price tag. So much be being … [read full article]
It’s only been a few days since our last LTE sighting post but the crossover into July hopefully takes us one step closer to whatever T-Mobile has in store announcement wise. The number of LTE sightings in various markets is heating up more and more by the day and while some of them … [read full article]
Some good news for prepaid fans as Walmart stores have begun carrying the iPhone 5 for T-Mobile. The caveat is that T-Mobile’s sale of the iPhone 5 is only good for T-Mobile’s prepaid accounts and it’ll set you back a cool $629 dollars to do so. The offer is good for any of T-Mobile’s current prepaid … [read full article]
T-Mobile on Friday announced plans to acquire key AWS spectrum from U.S. Cellular. Specifically, the spectrum is being acquired in the Mississippi Valley are and the move is being touted as key for Tmo’s ever expanding portfolio of 4G LTE markets. The move will bring 4G LTE to 29 new markets and will cost … [read full article]
I wish I could say this invitation arrived in my inbox, but the invite received by the folks at 9to5Google shows off a July 10th special T-Mobile media event. Previewed as their “boldest moves yet,” it begs the question if there’s any relation … [read full article]
