One weekend with the Galaxy Note 4 – belated first impressions
I was at the launch event in IFA when Samsung announced its latest phablet. Time goes so fast, … [read full article]
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T-Mobile Band 12 LTE shows up in Springfield, MA
A read got in touch from Springfield, MA to inform us that T-Mobile’s 700MHz LTE network is – at the very least – being tested in the city. We were sent a screenshot of the Galaxy Note 4’s Service Mode screen which shows all the indicators we’d normally require to confirm that this is, indeed, a T-Mobile band 12 site. Check it out below: … [read full article]
[UPDATE x2: Back up and running] T-Mobile LTE experiencing outages in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and more?
It seems as though T-Mobile is experiencing some network issues today. My first experience of it – coincidentally enough – was while being guest host on PocketNow’s weekly podcast a short while ago. Since then, I’ve had a number of emails and tweets informing me that it’s not just isolated to the Boston area where the … [read full article]
T-Mobile network ranked joint-first in Portland
Although it didn’t score so well overall in the national RootMetrics report, metro area tests indicate that T-Mobile’s network is actually rather good. In its latest RootScore rankings for Portland, T-Mobile finished joint first with Verizon with a score of 98.9. The final rankings for the city are … [read full article]
T-Mobile Q4 and full year 2014 earnings call to take place on Feb. 19
Although the company has already announced preliminary financial results for the final quarter and full fiscal year of 2014, T-Mobile is set to announce full results officially on February 19th. Just six days from now. The call will run for approximately 90 mins … [read full article]
Lumia 635 users, Windows 10 technical preview is available to download
A short while ago, Microsoft made the technical preview of its Windows 10 for phones available to download. In order to install the update you have to be a “Windows Insider” and you’ll need the Windows Insider app installed on your device. As well as that, you’ll need to have one of the supported devices. You’ll also need a supported device. For the first wave, that’s the Lumia 630, Lumia 635, Lumia 638, Lumia 730 and Lumia … [read full article]
T-Mobile-friendly Microsoft device shows up in FCC, new Lumia incoming?
If there’s one thing we’re short on in the world of T-Mobile devices, it’s big Windows Phones. But, there’s a small glimmer of hope shining from FCC filings which could indicate that’s about to change. In a filing made by Microsoft, there’s a device that’s been tested on a number of LTE and HSPA bands. All of which point to a device compatible with T-Mobile’s airwaves. The device was tested on band 2 (1900MHz) LTE and WCDMA, Band 4 … [read full article]
New carrier phone unlock regulation active from today
Although the agreement made between carriers and the FCC was virtually finalized in 2013, carriers from today can’t say no to customer requests to unlock their phones. Providing they are no longer under contract, or have any installments to pay. Once unlocked, you’re free to use your handset on which ever compatible carrier your heart desires. Up until now, carriers only had to meet three … [read full article]
MetroPCS now offering budget Android smartphones for just $29
MetroPCS, from today, is going to start offering three of its budget smartphones for just $29 to any new or existing customer signing up to one of its $50 or $60 plans. The devices on offer are the LG Optimus L70, Kyocera Hydro LIFE and the Alcatel One Touch Fierce 2. LG’s Optimus L70 features a 4.5-inch screen, 5MP camera, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 2,040 … [read full article]
T-Mo bringing back “Tablet on Us” offer for Valentine’s Day
During the holiday season, at the end of last year, T-Mobile kicked off a free tablet offer. Sign up to a qualifying mobile data plan and they give you a budget tablet for free. In this case it was the Alcatel … [read full article]
Android 5.0 Lollipop update for T-Mobile’s HTC One (M8) is here, at long last!
A day later than planned, T-Mobile has finally pushed the software update for its HTC One (M8) users. That’s right, Android 5.0 Lollipop is here! The update was pushed today, … [read full article]
T-Mobile network gaining ground, Verizon still dominates in latest nationwide RootMetrics report
Very early this morning, RootMetrics published the most recent US mobile network performance review. This report shows an overview of which carriers offer the best network experience across the country, in metro and state-wide areas. In some ways it makes great reading for T-Mobile fans. In other … [read full article]