Tag Archives: T-Mobile

T-Mobile expected to launch ‘iPhone On Us’ deal tomorrow

After rolling out a half-off deal on the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro when they launched, T-Mobile is now prepping an “iPhone On Us”-style promotion. A trusted source tells TmoNews that T-Mobile will launch a new iPhone deal tomorrow, October 4. With it, customers who activate a new line of service, port in a number, and trade in an iPhone can get up to $1,000 off a new iPhone. Details of this deal were also … [read full article]

T-Mobile LG G7 ThinQ update brings September security patches

The G8 isn’t the only LG smartphone getting a software update on T-Mobile. T-Mo is now updating its LG G7 ThinQ with the September 1, 2019 security patches. That’s an improvement from the July 1, 2019 security patch level that the G7 was previously on. This update is now rolling out over the air, and TmoNews reader Chuck got it this week. If you’ve got an LG G7 ThinQ from T-Mobile, be on the lookout … [read full article]

OnePlus 7 Pro disappears from T-Mobile’s online store

With the OnePlus 7T coming to T-Mobile soon, it looks like another OnePlus phone is bowing out from T-Mo’s lineup. The OnePlus 7 Pro recently disappeared from T-Mobile’s online store. TmoNews reader Glen spotted the change, which leaves just the OnePlus 6T on T-Mo’s virtual shelves for now. I’ve contacted T-Mobile to ask about the missing OnePlus 7 Pro, and Phone Arena was told by a customer service rep that T-Mobile “no longer has” the OnePlus … [read full article]

T-Mobile LG G8 ThinQ now getting security update

The LG G8 ThinQ is starting the week with a new software update. T-Mobile is now sending an update to the LG G8 that bumps it to version G820TM10o. The update is 218.2MB and includes the September 1, 2019 security patches, which is a big upgrade from the July 1, 2019 security patch level that the G8 was on before this update. TmoNews reader Ronald received this update over the air last night, so if … [read full article]

T-Mobile reportedly slows deployment of new cell sites, payments to contractors

We heard last month that T-Mobile and Sprint’s merger was reportedly causing T-Mo to pause its purchase orders on new builds and 5G upgrades, and now more info on how the delay in the merger’s completion is affecting tower companies that are working with T-Mobile. Tower companies such as American Tower, SBA Communications, Crown Castle, and others say that T-Mobile’s deployment of new cell sites has slowed quite a bit lately. According to research firm Wells … [read full article]

T-Mobile has deployed another round of mid-band LTE capacity upgrades

The weekend is nearly here, and T-Mobile is celebrating by announcing some more mid-band LTE upgrades. T-Mo says that it’s upgraded hundreds of cell sites with more mid-band LTE capacity over the last two weeks. These mid-band upgrades typically include both PCS and AWS spectrum. The cities that’ve gotten mid-band LTE upgrades this time around are scattered throughout the U.S. They include Lincoln City, OR; Boston, MA; Wichita, KS; Jacksonville, FL; and San Jose, CA. … [read full article]

T-Mobile strikes new green energy deals, moves closer to goal of 100% renewable energy by 2021

T-Mobile announced at the start of 2018 that it planned to move to 100 percent renewable energy by 2021, and today T-Mo gave us an update on that initiative. T-Mobile says that thanks to a couple of recent moves, it’s now reached 95 percent of its commitment to use 100 percent renewable energy by 2021. First up, T-Mo wind farm partner ENGIE US Wind has turned on its Solomon Forks Wind Project, adding 650,000MWh of energy … [read full article]

OnePlus 7T launching at T-Mobile on October 18 with 90Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 855+

T-Mobile has been a major partner for OnePlus lately, with the two teaming up to launch the OnePlus 6T and OnePlus 7 Pro in the U.S. Now they’re getting together again for another device release. The OnePlus 7T is official, and T-Mobile is the exclusive partner for the release in the U.S. The OP7T is all about speed, getting several upgrades over the OnePlus 7 (which didn’t officially launch in the U.S.). Those include a … [read full article]

Moxee Signal personal safety device now available from T-Mobile

A new Moxee device has arrived at T-Mobile that’s aimed at helping keep you and loved ones safe. The Moxee Signal launched exclusively at T-Mobile this week. The Signal is a small that go in a pocket or be clipped onto a backpack or purse, allowing the wearer to check in with loved ones, share their location, and ask for assistance. Using the Moxee app on a phone, you can send a location request to see … [read full article]

T-Mobile teaming up with Microsoft on Project xCloud game streaming preview

T-Mobile and Microsoft are teaming up to help you play console-quality games while on the go. T-Mobile today confirmed that it’s the U.S. technical partner for Microsoft’s Project xCloud preview. This means that during the preview, Project xCloud testers will be able to stream Xbox games on their Android phone or tablet using T-Mobile’s 4G LTE network. The Project xCloud preview will include Xbox games like Gears 5, Halo 5: Guardians, Sea of Thieves, … [read full article]