Over the past few months we’ve heard from a number of sources and readers that T-Mobile’s LTE network has been showing up in in and around downtown Cincinnati. We’d also heard that the network was going to be up and running by the beginning of November, and that it was running on band 2 (1900MHz) frequencies. This … [read full article]
Android’s dessert-themed version names look set to continue this year with Android L. For weeks, or months even, predictions have included Lemon Meringue Pie, Licorice and Lollipop. But if today’s leak is anything to go by, it’s almost certainly going to be the latter of those three. Sad really, because I’m a big fan of Licorice (or liquorice as we spell it this side of the pond). Especially if it’s salty. Sorry, got sidetracked for a second… … [read full article]
Just in case you missed it, Iliad formally dropped its interest in T-Mobile US yesterday. The French telecom company had raised its bid from $33 per share for 56% of the company to $36 per share for 67% of the company, and was rejected swiftly by Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile. But according to Reuters’ sources, the German carrier had long … [read full article]
Last week, we heard from several readers that their Galaxy Note 4 pre-orders were being shipped early, with an expected shipping date of October 13. That was yesterday. Sure enough, Galaxy Note 4 pre-order units landed on doorsteps. A couple of my Twitter followers forwarded images to confirm that the early shipment notices weren’t just a system error. I’m hoping to get a better look at the device in … [read full article]
Iliad has been pursuing T-Mobile US ever since the alleged deal with Sprint was reported as dead and buried. Initially, the French telecoms company bid for 56.6% of the company, a bid which was rejected out of hand for being far too low. Since then, Iliad has been [read full article]
T-Mobile, this morning, finally announced when it would begin selling the long-awaited Sony Xperia Z3. The device is set to land on store shelves and online on October 29th. It’ll be available with $0 down on EIP and 24 monthly payments of $26.25, that’s a full retail price $630. But if you can’t wait until then, T-Mobile’s holding a special online pre-sale event on October 15 at 12:00am Pacific Time. So you could order your device and have … [read full article]
Towards the end of September, T-Mobile opened up pre-orders for its version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with the promise of delivery by October 17th. Now it would seem, many customers who ordered on the first day (September 24th) have been receiving shipment notifications. We’ve had many of our readers contact us via email informing us that they’re expecting their device to land as soon as this Monday, October 13. Four days ahead of schedule. If … [read full article]
In a letter to the FCC’s chairman, Tom Wheeler and a few other FCC commissioners, T-Mobile, Sprint and a few other organizations have asked the commission to review AT&T’s recent low-frequency spectrum purchases. The purchases in question are predominantly for blocks of 700MHz B and C block spectrum. The other companies include Public Knowledge, Free Press, the New America Foundation, Comptel, the Computer & Communications Industry Association and the Writers Guild of America, West. Earlier this year, … [read full article]
Rumors have cropped over the past month or so claiming that Verizon is about to launch another exclusive Android device, and is planning to add it to its well-known DROID range. The Droid Turbo – as it’s being called – will allegedly feature a Quad HD display and fast-charging technology along with the usual long battery life. We’re expecting “Big Red” to unveil it some point this month. But it’s not the only carrier that’s going to be selling … [read full article]
Pre-orders for the T-Mo Galaxy Note 4 have already gone live, with the device expected to land on store shelves as soon as next Friday. And it has also been confirmed that it will be compatible with T-Mobile’s A-block 700MHz frequency LTE band. Known also as Band 12 LTE, it’s … [read full article]
