When rumors of a Softbank takeover of T-Mobile first emerged, there were – as expected – mixed responses. T-Mobile is in its strongest position for years, and there are obviously concerns that the progress Magenta has made over the past 12 months could be negated by a takeover. On the other hand, Sprint is a “pile of spectrum” waiting to be … [read full article]
Although BlackBerry is losing some of its appeal, it still holds a loyal audience and I know there are a few you who use a Z10. Today, the company announced that it’s rolling out an update to BB10. Version 10.2.1 is being launched today internationally and has been designed to make the experience faster and easier, and features the following: Custom pinch … [read full article]
[Update: Some of you aren’t seeing the video. Try this link if you don’t see it at the bottom of this post.] John Legere was interviewed by Bloomberg last night right outside the venue for the Macklemore concert. The entire video is about 7 mins long, give it a watch. It’s nice to see an interview outside of an … [read full article]
T-Mobile is pushing to make 2014 even better than last year. Its first movement of the year – offering customers up to $650 to switch and trade-in their phones – was the big catalyst. Initially, it was just for those switching from the main three competitor carriers. A short while after the announcement, T-Mobile [read full article]
A report from CIRP (Consumer Intelligence Research) suggests that of all the Uncarrier phases working best, it’s Jump! giving T-Mobile the edge over its competitors. Combined with the separation of airtime and phone costs, it’s helping Tmo keep hold of its customers, and attract more from other carriers. As a result, T-Mobile is keeping hold … [read full article]
This might just be one of the bargains of the century so far for T-Mobile users. If you head on over to the LG G2 product page, you’ll spot the price has dropped from $600 to $499.20. On EIP, that’s $0 down and 24 monthly payments of $20.80. So, that’s a high-end “phablet” for the same price as a “regular” smartphone. But that’s not all, one of our readers has been keeping a keen eye on the … [read full article]
John Legere has become one of the most prominent figures in the wireless industry since taking over at T-Mobile around 16 months ago. Thanks to his style, demeanor and business approach, he – and T-Mobile with him – has become unavoidable. Whether or not its just a public persona for the sole purpose of personifying T-Mobile’s new-found Maverick brand will be argued … [read full article]
Late last night, T-Mobile announced that its Uncarrier philosophy would extend and reach in to the world of personal finance. Seemingly, Magenta feels the same way about overdraft and monthly maintenance fees as it does about contracts in the smartphone market. According to a survey done by Bankrate in 2013, those fees hit a record high and T-Mobile has launched a service … [read full article]
John Legere might get some stick online for the way he continuously aims jibes at AT&T, but the carrier makes it difficult to resist. Last year, it responded to T-Mobile’s Uncarrier phases almost every time with what was normally a pale imitation promotion. Even before Uncarrier 4.0 happened (after [read full article]
As you’ll no doubt have heard, during CES in Las Vegas a couple of weeks ago, John Legere got kicked out of an AT&T party. He “just wanted to see Macklemore”, and was genuinely disappointed that he didn’t … [read full article]
