Tag Archives: T-Mobile

T-Mobile agrees to be more transparent on customer network speeds

Yesterday, the FCC published a press release stating that T-Mobile has agreed to improve its communications with customers regarding network connection speeds. T-Mo has agreed to take steps to make sure that customers running speed tests on the network receive accurate information, even when the customer is subject to reductions after hitting their personal data limit. The carrier will send texts to customers enabling them to get accurate speed information, and place direct links to accurate speed … [read full article]

T-Mobile to launch two accessories offers on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

If you thought T-Mobile was done with its holiday season generosity, you were wrong. We’ve received word from our sources that the carrier is set to launch two awesome accessory-related deals. One will land on November 28th (Black Friday), the other on December 1st (Cyber Monday). November 28th – $75 back on accessories offer with a phone purchase Customers buying … [read full article]

T-Mo Samsung Galaxy S5, Note 3 and Note 4 all get software updates

Before we all get too excited, no, it’s not Android 5.0 Lollipop. However great that would be. Today, three popular Samsung flagship models on T-Mobile’s network received over-the-air updates. Samsung’s Galaxy S5 and Note 4 received an update which included Chinese language support for the first time. The update isn’t huge, but it’s not the smallest either. Pushing in at around 130MB. The phone’s pop-up message displays the usual notice about performance enhancements, bug fixes and durability … [read full article]

Holiday Deals on T-Mobile: Discount on S5, Note 3, M8 for Windows, Xperia Z3 and more…

Not too long ago, we got hold of information regarding some of T-Mobile’s holiday season sales. In particular, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy S5 were both due to be discounted by $100. That deal is now active, along with others on T-Mobile’s holiday deals page. Currently, several handsets have been given generous discounts: Samsung Galaxy S5 – $150 discount … [read full article]

Unlike its competitors, T-Mobile keeps the Nexus 6 unbranded

Des Smith, T-Mobile’s product guru, or Sr. Product Manager if we want to use the official title, updated his Google+ page over the weekend to reiterate T-Mobile’s stance on the Nexus 6. In short: Uncarrier is keeping it Uncarrier. “No Corporate Logo, No Bloatware, no crap you don’t want on the #Nexus6 from +T-Mobile​:That’s Un-carrier – listening to our customers and giving them what … [read full article]

T-Mobile Support site gets a redesign

T-Mobile’s support website is perhaps my most used tool offered by our favorite carrier. Normally it’s to read up on phone specs, or software updates for T-mo devices. But it was never the most intuitive of platforms for discovery. Now, it’s been redesigned to be prettier and, hopefully, easier to use. The first thing you’ll notice on the new site is the main menu (above), offering quick access to the key areas within T-Mobile Support. Underneath that is … [read full article]

$31 billion in bids so far as AWS-3 auction reaches 25th round

As many of you will be aware, T-Mobile is one of many companies currently taking part in the FCC’s AWS-3 spectrum auction. During the process, T-Mo could stand to gain some more 1700/2100 spectrum to help bolster its LTE network. As reported by Fierce Wireless, the spectrum auction has now gone through 24 rounds of bidding and – so far – has reached a huge $31 billion in bids. That’s $12 billion more than the 700MHz auction managed … [read full article]

T-Mobile LTE network now the fastest in Kansas City, MO and Columbus, OH

T-Mobile announced in two separate press releases this morning that its LTE network is now the fastest for mobile data in Kansas City (MO) and Columbus (OH). In Kansas City, the average download speed 19.3Mbps, which is faster than Verizon and 1.5 times faster than AT&T and Sprint. Jennifer Silveria, T-Mobile’s Central Area VP of Engineering encourages “every single Kansas City resident to experience what it’s like to surf, stream, Facebook or FaceTime on a network built … [read full article]

Nexus 9 will be available from T-Mobile Underground in December

Along with the announcement that it will begin selling the Nexus 6 today, T-Mobile also announced that it will make the Nexus 9 available in December. The HTC-made device, which has received mixed reviews so far, will be available through T-Mobile’s Underground site for $0 down and 24 monthly payments of $29.16. Or, $599.76 full retail price, for the 32GB model. The Nexus 9 is the … [read full article]