Recently, Google announced that Android 5.1 was in the process of being released, bringing with it some improvements to performance as well as HD Voice calls on T-Mobile and Verizon. And, if @askdes’ Twitter account is anything to go by, Android 5.1 could be coming to the Nexus 6 this week, bringing with it a few more T-Mobile enhancements. .@BrunsBob VoLTE and 5.1 next week … [read full article]
In T-Mobile’s support pages, the company has announced that from March 22nd it will be changing some of the taxes and fees on its plans. The carrier states that this should result in a bill decrease for the majority of its customers, but for some, bills will remain the same or increase by no more than 1-2% of the total bill. “As part of regular government program compliance reviews, we will adjust the way we assess taxes … [read full article]
Recently we read that – according to Open Signal – T-Mobile has the fastest LTE network in the U.S. This is thanks mostly to the carrier’s super-fast Wideband LTE network which recently rolled out in the Big Apple. To prove how fast T-Mobile’s network is in New York City, the company sent its popular product guru, Des … [read full article]
We’ve been informed that T-Mobile is currently sending out texts to select customers offering them a free upgrade to unlimited 4G LTE. Starting April 1st and lasting until the end of 2015, customers who receive a text offering them the promotion will be able to surf and stream as much as they want to for the rest of the year. In the text is a link to this page which states the following: “To thank … [read full article]
We often hear T-Mobile claiming that it has the fastest network in the U.S. And, while it’s all well and good declaring it of yourself, it’s always nice to get confirmation from a third party. Our favorite carrier regularly points to Ookla speed test results to bolster its claims, and today, Open Signal has chimed in with some research results of its own. According to the network analysts at Open Signal, T-Mobile has the fastest LTE network … [read full article]
This morning, the FCC’s full Net Neutrality order has been published. If you want to read it, I’d suggest giving yourself a day or two to work your way through it. The openly available PDF file is around 400 pages long and will almost certainly send you to sleep at least once. Following this link will open the document directly on your browser. Net Neutrality is one of those stories that went from something dull … [read full article]
Ethisphere has just announced 2015’s most ethical companies, and T-Mobile makes the list. As one of only two global telecommunications companies to be honored – the other was Singtel – the carrier was recognized for its “success in areas of ethics and compliance, corporate citizenship and responsibility, culture of ethics, governance and leadership, and innovation and reputation.” “The World’s Most Ethical Companies embrace the correlation between ethical business practice and improved company performance. These companies use … [read full article]
Google finally started rolling Android 5.1 yesterday and it comes with some useful new features. One in particular which will please T-Mobile users across the country. “High Definition voice calling is now on your mobile phone. Get crystal clear calling with HD Voice between compatible Android 5.1 devices like the Nexus 6 on T-Mobile or Verizon.” As well as that, there are a couple of general updates which everyone with the new OS will experience. One … [read full article]
Calling all T-Mobile users with iPhones: There’s a new software update waiting for you to download right now. Head in to Settings>General>Software Update and check for updates. iOS 8.2 measures in at 476MB, so be sure to make enough space on your device to download and install it. The main reason for the update is Apple Watch. iOS 8.2 includes support for the company’s new wearable as well as featuring some improvements to the Health App. As … [read full article]
At the end of last week, one of HTC’s product chiefs tweeted out that we can expect the Android 5.0 Lollipop to arrive for the original HTC One on T-Mobile to land on Tuesday, March 10th (tomorrow). But, if an email from our readers is anything to go by, T-Mobile and Google pushed the button early. Android 5.0 Lollipop is now available … [read full article]
With MWC taking up a lot of my waking (and supposed to be sleeping) time last week, I didn’t get much chance to keep updated with T-Mobile’s network upgrades. While I was away I had a few exciting LTE network sightings that I have to share with you. Two of which are new Band 12 700MHz sites. Band 12 – Tampa First up is a Tampa sighting of 700MHz LTE, spotted by our reader, Edward on his … [read full article]
Good news for the original HTC One owners out there on T-Mobile’s network: Android 5.0 Lollipop is scheduled to drop over-the-air this coming Tuesday, March 10th. One of the manufacturer’s employees tweeted out just a little while ago that the software update has received technical approval. HTC One (M7) T-Mobile Owners! We’ve received technical approval on the L OS and OTA will start on Tuesday. #htcadvantage — Mo Versi (@moversi) March 7, 2015 If you … [read full article]
