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Justice Department Asks MetroPCS For More Details On T-Mobile USA Merger

MetroPCS made a brief announcement yesterday on their website that the Department of Justice had requested more information “in connection with MetroPCS’ proposed transaction with T-Mobile USA, Inc.” This second request for information will extend the regulatory review period by an extra 30 days, but MetroPCS, T-Mobile USA and Deutsche Telekom all plan to comply with the order and send the requested information. The proposed transaction is subject to MetroPCS shareholder approval, regulatory approvals and other … [read full article]

T-Mobile COO: We Want The iPhone, But Not If We Have To Make Sacrifices

Speaking at the Morgan Stanley 12th Annual Technology, Media & Telecoms Conference in Barcelona, T-Mobile COO Jim Alling admitted the carrier is at a disadvantage without the iPhone. However, Alling adds that T-Mobile USA won’t make sacrifices to bring the iPhone to its portfolio. “Make no mistake about it: We would love to carry the iPhone. However, we want the economies to be right for us.” Alling added that his company would not sign a … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s ‘Samsung Holiday Sale’ Extended, Refocused On Value Plans

T-Mobile’s ‘Samsung Holiday Sale’ is being extended from this past weekend, with a twist that lends toward those of you already on or looking to move to Value Plans. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, Value Plans are T-Mobile’s future and I have complete belief that we’ll see more and more sales solely focused on Value Plans in the future. That being said, T-Mobile is … [read full article]

Qualcomm LTE Chip Uncovered Through Nexus 4 Teardown, Still Can’t Use It

Note: Yes, that’s my review unit Nexus 4 which just arrived, expects full thoughts later or tomorrow and a full review next week after the holiday! Also, Windows Phone 8X and Lumia 810 reviews coming soon as well! The wondrous folks at iFixit have performed yet another teardown of a newly released gadget and found some interesting results with the Nexus 4. According to the iFixit results, LG and Google did outfit the newest Nexus device with a Qualcomm multi-band LTE chip, … [read full article]

T-Mobile, MetroPCS Merger Talks Began Two Days After AT&T Talks Ended

A preliminary proxy statement filed with the FCC last week by MetroPCS is yielding all sorts of interesting info on their proposed deal with T-Mobile. In fact, the most notable piece of information might be the date talks began, just two days after the deal with AT&T fell apart. That means that Deutsche Telekom and MetroPCS began discussions on December 21st of 2011. Also contained in the filing is a list of companies that pursued … [read full article]

T-Mobile Black Friday/Holiday Deals At Walmart, Target Offer Up Savings, Google Play Credits

  In an effort to keep you all in the loop with the best T-Mobile sales during the course of the holidays and specifically for this week and Black Friday I’ve added a special Hot Topic. The ‘Holiday Sales’ hot topic will give you one click access to Black Friday sales and T-Mobile deals throughout the holiday season. I’ll add new blog posts as deals come out which will also appear on the main page, but can … [read full article]

T-Mobile Announces Hiring Of New Chief Marketing Officer

T-Mobile announced late yesterday the appointment of Michael Sievert as the company’s new Chief Marketing Officer, effective November 19th: “Mike is a unique creative genius, and his track record as a disruptive force in tech and telecom couldn’t be better suited to our plans to redefine wireless as America’s un-carrier,” said John Legere, president and CEO of T-Mobile USA. “This is a critical and incredibly exciting time for T-Mobile as we race forward with our network modernization … [read full article]

T-Mobile Execs: We See More Industry Consolidation Down The Road

Speaking at the 12th annual Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecommunications conference, T-Mobile CTO Neville Ray and T-Mobile COO Jim Alling both spoke about the company’s future with MetroPCS and the industry beyond. For Alling’s behalf, he discussed the idea that more industry consolidation is coming and that the possibility of going from four national carriers to three remains a distinct possibility. “Is it possible that four major players could go down to three?” Alling said, according … [read full article]

Costco Gets In On The Two Day Samsung Sale Fun

T-Mobile’s not the only one getting in on the Samsung Two-Day sale as Costco launches their “4G Samsung Smartphone Sale.” Running for two days only, today November 16th and tomorrow, November 17th, Costco’s special offer is on the Galaxy S II and Galaxy S III devices. The deal requires a new two-year agreement (new lines and qualifying upgrades )on any Classic Unlimited Talk and Text plan along with qualifying Unlimited Nationwide 4G or higher data feature. … [read full article]

Apple, Samsung Both Win Motions To Add New Infringement Claims To Upcoming Trial

US Magistrate Judge Paul Grewal granted both Samsung and Apple new infringement claims to the second patent lawsuit both companies are now embroiled in. Samsung, for its part will add the iPhone 5 to its patent-infringement claims while Apple will add the Galaxy Note, US version of the Galaxy S III and Jelly Bean. The addition of Jelly Bean software is limited to the software running on Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus device. “Apple should think twice before … [read full article]