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Moto Z2 Force may be coming to T-Mobile

Last year, Verizon had the US carrier exclusive on the Moto Z and Moto Z Force, meaning that T-Mobile customers interested in a Moto Z had to buy unlocked. That may not be the case this year. The Moto Z2 Force is coming to T-Mobile, says prominent leaker Evan Blass. There aren’t any spec details for the device available quite yet, but the original Moto Z Force was a higher-end device that offered a 5.5-inch 2560×1440 AMOLED … [read full article]

Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 disappears from T-Mobile’s online store

Bad news, Windows 10 Mobile fans: It looks like T-Mobile may be done selling the Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10. The Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 has disappeared from T-Mobile’s online store. When you filter the phones page to show Windows devices, you get a “No items found” result. Trying to navigate directly to the Idol 4S’s product page will just give you a page that sits and loads without actually showing … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy S8 pre-order customers receiving tracking numbers

A couple of days after T-Mobile began texting Galaxy S8 pre-order customers to give them a shipping estimate, the next step in the shipping process has taken place. T-Mobile is now sending out tracking numbers to Galaxy S8 and S8+ pre-order customers, including several TmoNews readers. Keep in mind that this doesn’t mean that the phones are shipping quite yet, though. Everyone that I’ve chatted with so far says that their UPS tracking status reads as … [read full article]

Next week’s T-Mobile Tuesday includes Earth Day tree donation, free movie rental, and more

Another T-Mobile Tuesday is just a few days away, and now we know what T-Mo will have in store for us when the day rolls around. Next Tuesday, T-Mobile is celebrating Earth Day by letting customers plant a tree for free with Treecycler. The tree can be donated to one of more than 40 different reforestation projects around the globe. Sticking with that eco-friendly theme, T-Mo customers can also get 50 percent off an … [read full article]

FCC announces results of 600MHz auction, T-Mobile wins more spectrum than any other company

The FCC’s 600MHz incentive auction officially wrapped up earlier this year following a lot of back and forth between the TV broadcasters, the FCC, and the auction bidders. Now the results of that auction have come out. T-Mobile announced today that it came away with 1,525 licenses and an average of 31 MHz nationwide, which it spent a total of $7.99 billion on. T-Mo won 45 percent of all of the low-band spectrum available … [read full article]

T-Mobile tells Galaxy S8 pre-order customers that phones will begin shipping on April 19

The Samsung Galaxy S8 will officially hit stores on April 21, but many T-Mobile pre-order customers have likely been wondering if T-Mo will ship the new flagship out early like it’s done with previous high-profile releases. Today we got a bit more info on that matter. T-Mobile today began sending text messages to Galaxy S8 pre-order customers, including TmoNews reader Javar and some folks on Reddit, to let them know that they’ve begun packing orders … [read full article]

Samsung says Bixby Voice won’t be ready in time for Galaxy S8 launch

T-Mobile began accepting pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ at the end of March, and lots of you have probably reserved a unit since then. That’s why you should be aware of an announcement that Samsung made today regarding the GS8. Samsung has revealed to Axios that the Galaxy S8 and S8+ won’t feature Bixby Voice functionality at launch. That means that you won’t be able to control features of Bixby-enabled apps using your … [read full article]

ZTE Quartz is a new Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch that’s coming to T-Mobile

ZTE is getting into the smartwatch game, and it’s partnering with T-Mobile on its first effort. The ZTE Quartz is now official. This Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch is launching exclusively at T-Mobile, with online availability starting April 14. Select T-Mo stores will begin stocking the Quartz one week later on April 21. ZTE’s Quartz will cost $192. In exchange for your hard-earned dollars, you’ll get a smartwatch with a round 1.4-inch 400×400 AMOLED display with … [read full article]

Unlocked Moto G5 Plus found to support T-Mobile VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling

When it comes to using unlocked devices on T-Mobile, it’s not always guaranteed that you’ll get access to T-Mo features like Wi-Fi Calling and VoLTE. The good news is that we can now add a device to the list of phones that do support those features. The Moto G5 Plus has been found to support both T-Mobile VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling. TmoNews reader Ted found that both features are supported on his Moto G5 … [read full article]

LG G6 launches today, T-Mobile offering free tablet with purchase

A little more than one month after it was announced, the LG G6 has arrived on T-Mobile’s shelves. Today is LG G6 launch day, which means that you should be able to stroll into your friendly neighborhood T-Mobile store and pick one up. You can also order online if you’re not in the mood to leave the house. Pricing for the LG G6 is set at $26 down and $26 per month for 24 … [read full article]

T-Mobile asks FCC for permission to test 3.5GHz equipment

T-Mobile has some new testing that it wants to do, according to an FCC filing. T-Mobile has asked the FCC for permission to perform tests in the 3550-3700 MHz band. Specifically, T-Mo wants to test pre-commercial equipment from April 15, 2017, to September 30, 2018. The testing will take place in Bellevue, Wash., where T-Mobile’s headquarters are located, as well as in nearby Bothell, Wash. “T-Mobile wishes to start operating in the 3550-3700 MHz band to … [read full article]

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ receiving updates

Days after T-Mobile pushed updates to its Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, it’s begun updating another pair of Samsung phones. The Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ are now receiving a security update. TmoNews reader Jean Carlos received an update on his Note 5 today that weighed in at 14.34MB. The update for the S6 edge+ is similarly small, coming in at 14.46MB. As for what’s included, the update says that it improves the … [read full article]