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T-Mobile To Introduce NFC Mobile Payment System In 2011

Deutsche Telekom, our T-Mobile mothership announced out of Mobile World Congress today plans to roll out a mobile payment system using NFC technology in 2011-2012. Following up on its joint venture with Verizon and AT&T announced last November, T-Mobile will use ISIS mobile payment systems in a number of devices later this year and into next year. While this announcement in and of itself is interesting, what was even more interesting was the name dropping the … [read full article]

Bluetooth SIG Reveals Nokia C5-04, Headed To T-Mobile

With Nokia officially announcing a partnership with Microsoft to run Windows Phone 7 on Nokia handsets, you would probably think their next device would be a handset with the new Windows Phone 7 OS, right? Wrong. Although Nokia is moving away from its Symbian platform to adopt Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 OS, it seems they’re still going to pump out whats left of the aging platform. Which brings us to the Nokia C5-04. According to the … [read full article]

Qualcomm Announces 84Mbps HSPA+ Chipset, Coming To T-Mobile Sometime Next Year

Today, at Mobile World Congress (MWC), Qualcomm announced a new mobile chipset, the MDM8225. The MDM8225 brings full support for HSPA+ Release 9 aka HSPA+ 84Mbps. If you may recall, T-Mobile had plans for HSPA+ 84Mbps and even HSPA+ 168Mbps when they first rolled out their 4G campaign last November. The new chipset will use “dual-carrier” technology, which will utilize multiple frequencies at the same time. Since T-Mobile’s 3G/4G network operates using both 1700MHz … [read full article]

T-Mobile Changes Early Termination Policy

Last week, T-Mobile modified its Early Termination Fees (ETF) policy. Customers will no longer be able to cancel service without an ETF when moving out of a T-Mobile coverage area or overseas. This policy went into effect February 8th and will not affect customers who cancelled service (without paying the ETF) before February 8th. Additionally, this new policy change does not apply to customers moving overseas due to military deployment. What do you think of … [read full article]

Galaxy S 4G Hands On

And just like that, some first hands on photos and videos of the Samsung Galaxy S 4G are hitting the net.  I’m sure we will start to see more of these pop up as the day goes by.  You know, since Samsung has a US focused event tonight at MWC.  Enjoy! Engadget

Samsung Galaxy S 4G Coming February 23

This one has been bouncing around for a while now, but T-Mobile has finally made it official.  The Samsung Galaxy S 4G will be landing on February 23rd with the power and speed of T-Mobiles 21 Mbps HSPA+ network.  It’s everything that was good about the original vibrant, sans Avatar, but with faster network speeds, a front facing camera and Inception.  Looks like it will be retailing for $149.99 (just like The Shack) with … [read full article]

LG Optimus Pad (T-Mobile G-Slate) Previewed At Mobile World Congress, Lots Of Video!

The T-Mobile G-Slate, affectionately known as the Optimus Pad pretty much everywhere else was formally introduced to the world at Mobile World Congress this morning. While we’ve already seenWell,the official T-Mobile introduction, clear cut video of the device has been difficult to come by. Well, that changes today as we’ve got plenty of video goodness for you to enjoy. Of course, after watching these it’s quite possible you’ll break open your piggy bank and … [read full article]

All Smartphones Free Today And Tomorrow!!

Today and tomorrow only, T-Mobile is hosting their “All Smartphones Free” sale for new customers and qualifying upgrades!! Put the family in the minivan and head on over to your nearest T-Mobile store and take advantage of this awesome offer! P.S. Some phones require the rebate amount at the time of purchase, though you’ll get that back and then it’s really free! P.P.S. Miami peoples in Dade County, no rebates required for you as the … [read full article]

Fan Fiction At Its Finest With The T-Mobile G-Slate

This may be one of the greatest pieces of fan faction video I have ever seen, it’s just that awesome. No matter which poison you pick, Apple or Android, you have to admire the quality of the work that someone put into making this. For the Android faithful, you’ll get a little more appreciation out of the subtle digs at Apple as the T-Mobile G-Slate (Optimus Pad) show it’s transforming stuff. Regardless, I’m a huge Transformers … [read full article]