This week, T-Mo undercut AT&T’s “generous” 10GB family plan for $160 by announcing that it would start offering a 4-line family plan for $100 with 2.5GB per line (10GB total) per month. This offer is good until 2016 for anyone who signs up, at which point, the lines are dropped back down to the regular 1GB per line allowance. But we’ve … [read full article]
Yesterday we read that any announcement of a T-Mobile and Sprint merger could be pushed back to September so those involved had enough time to prepare a robust case to put forward to regulators. Today, Wall Street Journal reports that there are many reasons for the purported waiting game. In an enlightening article, it reveals code-names given to four parties and to the deal itself. “Project Oregon” – … [read full article]
After weeks of speculation, T-Mobile has finally launched the mid-range Samsung Galaxy Avant. The device landed on retail store shelves today, and is available to buy online for just $216 full retail price. On EIP, that’s $0 down and 24 monthly payments of $9). As per the press release: The Samsung Galaxy Avant boasts a stylish, slim design housing a powerful Quad-Core 1.2 GHz processor, 1.5GB RAM, and a brilliant 4.5” qHD screen that puts … [read full article]
The ongoing negotiations behind closed doors between SoftBank, Sprint, T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom are set to go on a little longer according to the most recent report by Reuters. The site’s sources claim that the companies are working diligently on a detailed case to put before U.S. regulators who – up until now – have seemed opposed to … [read full article]
Only recently, Fitbit finally launched a Windows Phone app for its popular fitness tracking wearables. To coincide with the app launch Microsoft is offering up a great deal through its online store. You can pick up a T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 635 and a Fitbit Flex together for $178.95. (We’ll try to ignore the fact you can get the AT&T variant and Flex together for just $148.95). Still, it’s a decent offer if you’re already in … [read full article]
Today, Rhapsody announced that its recent partnership with T-Mobile has boosted its subscriber base to 2 million paying subscribers. That’s up from the 1.7 million it had in April. In its most recent Uncarrier announcement, T-Mobile unveiled a service it launched in partnership with Rhapsody International. Highest tier Simple Choice customers get the service included in their plan, while others get it for a discounted $4 per month (down from $5/m). The launch didn’t come without controversy … [read full article]
We all love a good prank to keep us entertained every once in a while. Something about the balance of power and knowledge makes watching or listening to a prank so entertaining and suspenseful. That feeling that we know more than the subject of the prank is delightfully cruel. On YouTube, one of the most popular prank-specific channels is Ownage Pranks, and in his latest call, the host turns his attention to an unsuspecting T-Mobile customer. Claiming … [read full article]
The Federal Trade Commission caused something of a stir when it published its allegations against T-Mobile for the use of “cramming” not so long ago. It claimed that T-Mo was knowingly charging its customers “millions” in “bogus charges”, a claim which John Legere claimed was … [read full article]
According to a report by Mark Gurman at 9to5Mac, Apple will soon begin selling iPhones through carrier financing and upgrade programs. From late August, customers will be able to walk in to one of several Apple stores and walk out with an iPhone having agreed to pay via AT&T Next, Verizon EDGE or signing up to T-Mobile JUMP!. What that means is – for the first time – you’ll be able to sign up to pay for … [read full article]
T-Mobile announced this morning that its financial earnings conference call for Q2 2014 will be pushed back 30mins. The call was originally scheduled for Thursday, July 31st at 8:00am Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), but has been changed to 8:30am EDT. That’s 5:30am Pacific, or 7:30am Central. As usual, you’ll also be able to tune in to the call online. The live webcast will be available to stream over at investor.t-mobile.com. For those who … [read full article]
T-Mobile has just announced a new, competitive family plan which it’s going to launch on July 30th. A family of four will be able to get 10GB of LTE data (2.5GB each) until 2016 for $100 per month. The plan includes all the usual Un-carrier benefits, including unlimited talk, text, free international data and unlimited music streaming. John Legere announced the new offer in a blog post this morning and – in his usual style – calls AT&T … [read full article]
Earlier this month, we got wind that the rumored Sony Xperia Z3 would support band 12 LTE. If so, it would be compatible with the 700MHz spectrum acquired by T-Mobile from Verizon recently. It would join both the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 and the unreleased Galaxy Avant as being one of the first devices to support the lower frequency network. But there’s a … [read full article]
