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Developer Unlocked Lumia 920 Pictured Running On T-Mobile’s HSPA+ Network

Just 48 hours a Canadian leak lends hope to a pentaband Lumia 920 surfacing in the wild, comes word out of WPCentral’s user forums that an unlocked developer edition of the 920 is running on T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network. After purchasing the developer unlocked device online, forum user KoukiFC3S managed to get the Lumia 920 functioning on T-Mobile’s US network (reportedly using the 1700MHz band) and even posted some screenshots of speed tests are verifiable proof. … [read full article]

Samsung’s Polish Twitter Account Announces Thirty Million Galaxy S III Sales

Samsung’s certainly celebrating a big week with a second announcement featuring their “other” flagship device and its own sales milestone. Just two days after announcing sales of the Galaxy Note II passed 3 million, Samsung’s Poland Twitter account (the Tweet has since been removed) added some more good news for the Korean manufacturer as they announced sales of 30 million units of the [read full article]

T-Mobile Assists American Red Cross In Wake Of Hurricane Sandy, Advises How To Donate

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, T-Mobile like its other US wireless counterparts is lending a helping hand to the cleanup with a donation to the American Red Cross. T-Mobile has committed to a $100,000 donation and will match up to an extra $100,000 donated to the American Red Cross via text message. T-Mobile customers have already donated more than $100,000 allowing for anticipated donations to reach more than $300,000. T-Mobile is also providing cell phones with … [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy Note II Sales Have Already Passed 3 Million Worldwide

We knew Samsung’s Galaxy Note II was going to be a hot seller, and we were right on as Samsung announces sales have already surpassed 3 million units. That puts the Galaxy Note II on a pace that has it selling at three times the original rate of its predecessor, a number which is likely to be helped even more as it rolls out on multiple carriers across the US over the next month. The … [read full article]

Nokia’s Lumia 920 Windows Phone 8 Smartphone Is Pentaband After All

After a bit of confusion surrounding the launch and release of the Lumia 920 with Pentaband support, Nokia clarified that their website had accidentally posted their flagship Windows Phone 8 smartphone as pentaband capable. Except, it seems that Nokia may have actually been right the first time around the Rogers release of the Lumia 920 to our friends up North confirmed that not only does the Lumia 920 have WCDA 1700/2100MHz, it runs on … [read full article]

AT&T, T-Mobile First To Switch On Database To Track Stolen Cellphones

In a second day of AT&T, T-Mobile news, the two companies have announced they are the first to switch on a joint database to track stolen cellphones. First announced back in April, the companies hoped that the establishment of such a database would help “deter smartphone thefts and protect the personal information on them.” All four major US carriers agreed to the database in April, with CTIA executive Chris Guttman-McCabe saying AT&T and T-Mobile are the … [read full article]

T-Mobile CTO Neville Ray Says Hurricane Sandy Will Delay Some 1900MHz HSPA+ Deployments

During a keynote speech at the 4G World Trade Show in Chicago, T-Mobile’s CTO told attendees that Hurricane Sandy will force the company to delay some deployments of its HSPA+ technology in the 1900MHz spectrum. Ray did tell those in attendance that the company has completed “95 percent of the refarming of its 1900MHz spectrum for HSPA+, will launch a series of additional … [read full article]

PSA: Sorry Everyone, No Wi-Fi Calling On The Nexus 4

In the hopes of clarifying a bit of confusion and concern I see in the comments, I’ve reached out to T-Mobile to confirm that there will be no Wi-Fi calling on the Nexus 4. Now, odds are greatly in favor of this not being a T-Mobile decision anyway as a Nexus device generally doesn’t receive any carrier input. Therefore, T-Mobile likely had zero input in the manufacturing of the device and couldn’t request the inclusion of this … [read full article]

Groupon Deals Offers Unlocked Lumia 710 For $159, Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Refurb For $289

Todays deal alert comes courtesy of Groupon and a special offer for not one, but two devices. First up is an unlocked Nokia Lumia 710 for just $159, which is a steal against the $299 list price. While the Lumia 710 might soon take a backseat to the Windows Phone 8X and Lumia 810, for the price it’s a hard deal to pass up. The Lumia 710 would make a perfect backup phone, introductory … [read full article]

AT&T, T-Mobile Share Networks To Restore Service To Hurricane Sandy Victims

  AT&T and T-Mobile are putting aside their competitive differences and working to make sure Hurricane Sandy victims can stay in touch with loved ones and friends. The two carriers jointly announced Wednesday afternoon they were opening their networks to each others’ customers in states affected by Hurricane Sandy and offer free roaming. Today in the wake of destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy, T-Mobile and AT&T are taking extraordinary measures to make sure our customers can stay … [read full article]