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T-Mobile to launch new, data-only Simple Choice plans for smartphones tomorrow?

A short while ago, one of our anonymous sources sent us the above screenshot showing some new Simple Choice plans Tmo is supposedly going to implement. Allegedly, they’re due to be released tomorrow. The only other additional information we have is that these are “data-only smartphone plans”. Currently, T-Mobile has a three-tier Simple Choice plan system for individuals. Each offers unlimited talk and text, but with different data allowances. $50 gets you 500MB, $60 gets you 2.5GB … [read full article]

Reminder: Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 on sale in stores from today

Just a short reminder for those of you who may have forgotten/not seen the original announcement. Both the Nexus 7 tablet and Nexus 5 are available to buy from T-Mobile retail stores from today. The tablet was previously only available for pre-order online, shipping today. The Nexus 5 was available to order online only from November 14th. In terms of pricing, the Nexus 5 is available for $41.99 down with 24 monthly payments of $17 on EIP. … [read full article]

Reuters: T-Mobile looking to spend $3B on acquiring Verizon’s unused spectrum

Yesterday evening a report broke on Reuters.com with some very interesting news regarding our favorite carrier. According to its sources, T-Mobile US is looking to buy spectrum from its rival, Verizon. As T-Mobile itself has said, the company is looking in to as many avenues as possible to boost its own coverage, with the main challenge being not owning enough spectrum to offer as much coverage as it would like. This deal won’t come cheap … [read full article]

Android 4.3 available for original Tmo Galaxy S3 now

As you may well know, we’ve been trying to pin down a release date for Android 4.3 on the Samsung Galaxy S4 for the past couple of days. After a leak last month suggested it was coming today, people have been waiting with great anticipation. Sadly, it’s still not here. But things are seemingly moving in the right direction. T-Mobile Galaxy S3 models should now be showing that an OTA update to 4.3 is available. … [read full article]

T-Mobile Xperia Z finally gets Android 4.2 update

I know all of you want to hear about the 4.3 to your Galaxy S4, sadly, I don’t have any more news on that yet. However, if you’re still rocking the Sony Xperia Z, you’ll be glad to know there’s now an update waiting for you. You might not be so glad to know it isn’t Android 4.3. But, an update is better than nothing, right? Android 4.2 is now available to download over the air from … [read full article]

LG Flex could be on its way to T-Mobile

A few days ago, Engadget posted a rumor regarding the upcoming LG Flex, the competitor to Samsung’s curved glass-equipped Round. It had spotted an FCC entry for LG, and initially reported it to be compatible with AT&T only. Since then, the post has been updated and it appears the device will also be compatible with LTE Band 4 (AWS), making it a possibility for T-Mobile as well. Like I said when I dug through some FCC filings … [read full article]

How long until T-Mobile is #3?

It’s been little under two weeks since T-Mobile announced its quarterly results for Q3 2013. It was a very strong quarter for the magenta colored carrier and one which indicated that Tmo is certainly going about things the right way. By challenging the status quo and becoming the “UNcarrier” it’s stopped being just another network operator, and is now the cool, … [read full article]

T-Mobile offering free calls and texts to the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan

I’m sure you’re all aware of the huge typhoon that’s devastated the Philippines during the past couple of weeks. Many have been left homeless, injured, many have lost their lives. To help those of you with friends and family over there, T-Mobile (along with other carriers) will be offering you free calls and texts to the Philippines. This offer covers not only T-Mobile, but all of its operating brands/MVNOs too. MetroPCS, GoSmart Mobile, Brightspot and Walmart Family … [read full article]

T-Mobile sets pricing for stock offering: $25 per share, expects $1.6 billion

As I’m sure you all know by now, T-Mobile plans to offer up some 66 million shares for sale in order to raise funds for network expansion/spectrum acquisition. Yesterday evening, the company made its prices public. All in all, 66,150,00 shares of common stock will be priced at $25 per share. Tmo expects to make around $1.6 billion after the usual deductions … [read full article]

FCC chairman in a letter to CTIA: Let customers unlock phones, or we’ll start regulating

Yesterday evening an interesting story broke online regarding the FCC’s new chairman, Tom Wheeler. In an open letter to CTIA (a U.S. operator association) he stated that current plans by the organization regarding unlocking handsets are “a hollow shell” unless a further, key point is added to them. And, if CTIA doesn’t instigate more consumer friendly plans, it will step in to regulate itself: “Enough time has passed, and it is now time for the industry to … [read full article]