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T-Mobile has fastest 4G LTE speeds in the U.S. for 19th straight quarter, says new report

Ookla’s Speedtest Intellence data has been saying for some time now that T-Mobile has the fastest 4G LTE speeds in the U.S., and today T-Mo claimed the crown once again. According to the latest Speedtest Intelligence data from Ookla, T-Mobile had the fastest 4G LTE speeds in the U.S. in Q3 2018. That marks the 19th straight quarter that Ookla’s data has shown T-Mo to have the fastest LTE in the country. The data from … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge receiving software updates

It’s been a few months Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge owners got a new security update, but that drought is coming to an end today. T-Mobile is now sending updates to its Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. The S7 is getting version G930TUVU4CRI2, while the S7 edge is receiving version G935TUVU4CRI2. TmoNews reader Tom received the update on his T-Mobile Galaxy S7 today, so if you’ve got an S7 or S7 edge, keep … [read full article]

T-Mobile revives #HR4HR hurricane recovery effort for MLB postseason

Last year, T-Mobile used its #HR4HR (Home Runs for Hurricane Recovery) effort to raise money for Team Rubicon and the group’s hurricane recovery efforts. Now T-Mo is doing it again. T-Mobile is reviving #HR4HR for the 2018 MLB postseason. With this effort, T-Mobile will donate $5,000 to Team Rubicon for every home run hit in the MLB postseason. Regular, non-home run hitting folks can help out, too, by posting with the hashtag #HR4HR to … [read full article]

OnePlus 6T leaks continue with new renders

New week, new OnePlus 6T leak. Images of the OnePlus 6T have leaked out today that give us another look at the upcoming Android flagship. These renders come from WinFuture.de, and they appear to be official renders that we’d get from OnePlus after the phone’s official announcement. The renders show the OnePlus 6T in Mirror Black (above) and Midnight Black (below) finishes. As we’ve seen in previous leaks, there’s a waterdrop-style notch at the top … [read full article]

T-Mobile LG V20 now receiving Android 8.0 Oreo update

Days after the LG G5 began receiving its update to Android 8.0, another former LG flagship is getting an Oreo treat. T-Mobile is now updating its LG V20 to Android 8.0 Oreo. The update to version H91820f is now rolling out over the air, coming in at 1691.2MB. To check for it, you can go into Settings > About phone > Update Center > System updates > Check for update. As for what’s included, you … [read full article]

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be available in Cloud Silver and Midnight Black colors next month

Samsung is doubling the Galaxy Note 9‘s color options in the U.S. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is getting two new colors: Cloud Silver and Midnight Black. While the Midnight Black version has been available internationally since the Note 9’s launch, the Cloud Silver model is arriving first in the U.S. before anywhere else. The Cloud Silver Galaxy Note 9 will launch on October 5th. It’ll be available at Best Buy stores, BestBuy.com, and Samsung.com. … [read full article]

T-Mobile expands low-band LTE to more cell sites

In addition to expanding its low-band LTE coverage in Puerto Rico, T-Mobile has recently added more low-band LTE in cities across the continental U.S. T-Mobile CTO Neville Ray says that T-Mo has added low-band LTE to dozens of cell sites in U.S. over the past two weeks. These low-band LTE expansions typically include both 600MHz and 700MHz coverage. Our network team added lowband LTE to dozens of sites in just two weeks, which means more and better … [read full article]

Next week’s T-Mobile Tuesday will include MLBshop.com deal and Dunkin’ Donuts card

Next week’s T-Mobile Tuesday places a focus on sports. On Tuesday, October 2nd, T-Mobile customers can get $15 to MLBshop.com, which offers jerseys, hats, collectibles, and more from MLB teams. Also coming to T-Mo customers is $25 off sports tickets from Fanxchange. Rounding out next week’s gifts is a $2 Dunkin’ Donuts card and $25 concert tickets from Live Nation. Next week’s grand prize is a trip to the 2018 World Series. One … [read full article]

New OnePlus 6T renders leak, show off smaller notch

Getting excited for the OnePlus 6T? If so, then you may be interested in a leak that’s surfaced today. New renders that claim to show the OnePlus 6T have been shared by well-known leaker @OnLeaks and MySmartPrice. The renders, which are based on factory CADs, show a device that looks similar to the OnePlus 6 but with a few major differences. The first is on the back of the phone, where there’s a dual … [read full article]

T-Mobile adds more low-band LTE to many cities across Puerto Rico

Earlier this month, T-Mobile confirmed that it had added low-band LTE to hundreds of cell sites across the U.S. Now T-Mo says that it’s rolled out even more low-band LTE, this time focusing specifically on Puerto Rico. T-Mobile CTO Neville Ray has announced that T-Mo has added low-band LTE to several cities in Puerto Rico in the last few weeks. This low-band LTE expansion includes 600MHz coverage. The @TMobile network team in Puerto Rico … [read full article]

T-Mobile LG G5 getting Android 8.0 Oreo update

Nearly one year after receiving its Android 7.0 update, the T-Mobile LG G5 is receiving another major OS update. The T-Mobile version of the LG G5 is getting an update to Android 8.0 Oreo. TmoNews reader Jeff received the update over the air, and several users on Reddit appear to have updated recently, too. The update bumps you to version H83030c with Android 8.0 and the August 1, 2018 Android security patches. T-Mo hasn’t updated … [read full article]

T-Mobile hires Sunit Patel to help lead Sprint merger

T-Mobile is currently working through regulatory review and all of the other steps necessary to try and get its merger with Sprint completed, and today T-Mo revealed that it’s brought someone on to help with the effort. Sunit Patel is joining T-Mobile. Starting October 1st, he’ll be T-Mo’s Executive Vice President, Merger and Integration Lead. His job will include leading T-Mobile’s strategic planning efforts as it works to integrate its business with Sprint’s and the … [read full article]