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(Updated, AT&T Too) T-Mobile Responds to Senator Kohl

  Well that was fast.  Not long after Senator Kohl spoke against the merger T-Mobile issues an open letter in response.  With a shake of their head and wag of their finger, T-Mobile says they are disappointed and disagree with his analysis.  Here is the entire response: “We are disappointed to learn of the position taken by Sen. Kohl on the proposed merger between AT&T and T-Mobile USA. While we have a great deal of respect for Sen. … [read full article]

New 42 Mbps Smartphones Coming From HTC, Samsung and LG

There’s this very vague report going around about new 42 Mbps smartphones coming to T-Mobile in the second half of this year, made by HTC, LG and Samsung.  I’m just going to come right out and say it, “Well, duh!”  This should come as no surprise, it’s about as solid of a story as that great Samsung phone from yesterday (which is actually quite solid).  With a network that supports 42 Mbps, T-Mobile would … [read full article]

Verizon’s COO Bets The Merger Will Happen

This saga just won’t end, and frankly I’m kind of sick of it.  Anyways, Verizon’s COO Lowell McAdam came out saying that he believes the merger will go through, mostly because “AT&T needs the spectrum and is motivated enough to [acquire T-Mobile], and will agree with what the government will want.”  So essentially, he thinks that it will go through because AT&T just wants it and had money.  I’m still betting on the underdog. … [read full article]

U.S. Senator Herb Kohl Comes Out Against AT&T/T-Mobile Deal

Senator Herb Kohl, Chairman of the US Senate Antitrust Subcommittee has written the FCC urging them to block the proposed AT&T buyout of T-Mobile stating that the buyout “would likely cause substantial harm to competition and consumers would be contrary to antitrust law and not in the public interest, and therefore should be blocked by your agencies.” He specially points out that T-Mobile would effectively be eliminated from the market. The Senator’s comments comes on the … [read full article]

T-Mobile Wildfire S Spec Sheet Breaks Cover, Comes With Gingerbread

Did we call it or did we call it? The HTC Marvel which has been rumored to come to T-Mobile for sometime now was just confirmed to be called the Wildfire S upon arrival. Well now it’s super duper confirmed via this leaked spec sheet we just got our hands on which gives a look at what your money will buy you as soon as this phone drops on T-Mobile. You’ll receive Android 2.3 … [read full article]

Value Plan Customers Won’t Pay Upgrade Fee

For those of you waking up this morning and are now checking out the “official” word on T-Mobile’s new Value and Classic plans we’ve got one more piece of information to give you. As the image above shows Value Plan subscribers won’t pay the much loathed upgrade fee when purchasing new equipment. This is of course likely due to the fact that you aren’t really upgrading since you are purchasing devices at full price but still, … [read full article]

Official, New Samsung Phone Coming

We think we hit the nail on the head with this one.  I hope you are sitting on the edge of your seat, because this is about to knock your socks off.  We have just gotten official word that a new Samsung phone is headed our way, unofficially.  From everything we have heard, it may boast some great specs; including a 1.3 megapixel camera, clamshell design, 3G and maybe even Bluetooth.  No, this is nothing special, but … [read full article]

Class Action Lawsuit FIled Against LG For G2x Troubles

It isn’t an everyday thing that we write about a class action lawsuit because they are often common and sometimes ridiculously trivial. This time a class action lawsuit has begun against LG claiming that the company has failed to remedy various problems and defects in an appropriate time frame. Terry Horvath seeks to represent a class of T-Mobile G2x owners who are suffering from the same problems, defects and difficulties and believe that LG has failed … [read full article]

myTouch 4G Slide Review Roundup

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf_hNhkcK6Y&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] Just available for pre-order yesterday, the myTouch 4G Slide is starting to get the review treatment.  A few different reviews, some of our favorites too, have started to pop up and all of them agree, this phone is a serious contender in the premium handset market.  Give them a look and decide for yourself (Above) Phonedog Part 1 Phonedog Part 2