We heard a few days back that T-Mobile might be working on a special promotion for its latest budget Android tablet. We hadn’t received any confirmation or specifics on the deal, but assumed it was going to be something like the free tablet offer from a couple of months back. … [read full article]
Yesterday, T-Mobile approved and released the Android 5.1.1 software update for its Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge users. At the time there was some confusion about what exactly was in the update. But thankfully, one of our tech-reviewing friends on YouTube was on hand to show us. Michael Kukielka (better known as DetroitBorg) uploaded a very quick video to his channel showing off the … [read full article]
News from the prepaid side this afternoon, as MetroPCS has announced that it’s adding another country to its World Calling add-on. The $10 add-on now includes Cuba. For those unfamiliar, the $10 World Calling add-on is available to any MetroPCS customers on the $50 or $60 plans. For ten bucks you get the following: While You’re in the U.S. · Unlimited calling to land-lines in over 75 countries · Unlimited mobile texting to most countries worldwide (including … [read full article]
In the early hours of this morning, T-Mobile began the rollout of the next software update for T-Mobile customers using the new Samsung flagships. Both the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge now have the Android 5.1.1 refresh available. The update brings with it some performance boosters and Guest Mode. In line with the update, T-Mobile has updated its support pages with a breakdown of changes and fixes. The Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge software baseband … [read full article]
Along with news that the popular 2 for $100 and 4 for $100 plans are ending soon, we’ve been informed that T-Mobile has a couple more interesting changes on the way. We’ve been shown the company’s plans for the rest of June, and there were two more little tidbits of information I felt would be good to share with you. . TrioSIM First off, from … [read full article]
We’ve been informed by our ever-reliable group of sources that T-Mobile’s popular 4 for $100 (2.5GB per line) offer and the 2 for $100 (unlimited 4G LTE data) promotion are coming to an end. Our favorite carrier is planning to pull the promotion off the market on June 27th. In other words, that will be the last day you’ll be able to order either of the plans. From June 28th, it will not be available anywhere except … [read full article]
When we were told that T-Mobile was about to increase tethering allowances for some of its customers, our source told us that grandfathered users wouldn’t be included. So, while anyone on the unlimited 4G LTE/High Speed Simple Choice plan would see an increase of 2GB, the old $70 plan subscribers were being left out. Thankfully, it turns out that’s not … [read full article]
We’ve been informed by a couple of our sources that T-Mobile has something big planned for the small LG G Pad tablet this month, just in time for Father’s Day. T-Mobile told its employees a few days back that the G Pad F 8.0 will launch on June 17th. What it hasn’t shared in the online community (as far as we know) … [read full article]
Following up on its exclusive report from earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal has published an article claiming that Dish Networks is in talks with banks to secure cash funding for what looks to be a primarily stock-based deal with T-Mobile. According to its sources, Dish is looking to borrow between $10B-$15B: “Dish is considering borrowing between $10 billion and $15 billion for the cash portion of a … [read full article]
In his latest vlog published just a few hours ago, John Legere pleads with American wireless consumers not to let AT&T and Verizon (Dumb and Dumber) get in the way of a competitive low-band spectrum auction. As you almost certainly know by now, T-Mobile is due to take part in a 600MHz spectrum auction next year. If successful, T-Mobile could land some valuable low-band spectrum to help expand its coverage in to rural areas and build a … [read full article]
To celebrate the launch of the LG G4 – and to highlight its awesome manual camera controls – T-Mobile wants to bring out the inner photographer in you. In a memo to staff, the carrier confirmed plans to launch an “online photography masterclass”. Eligible customers will be sent an SMS with a link to the Photography Master Class website. There they can find “cool tips, fun apps and sweet inspiration from the pros.” Although I was … [read full article]
John Legere is a popular guy. His use of colorful language at press events, outspoken nature and social media antics ensure that he’s the one wireless company CEO that behaves least like what you’d expect. But there’s more than his general rock-star persona to admire. He openly discusses issues with customers, reaches out personally and shares what he’s actually thinking instead of hiding behind some corporately prepared statements. Perhaps that’s why then – in this year’s Glassdoor survey … [read full article]
