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T-Mobile’s HTC One S getting Jelly Bean update as we speak
T-Mobile has started rolling out Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update for its HTC One S. The sizable, 675MB-heavy file will take some time to download so make sure you’re doing it on a fast Wi-Fi hotspot and with your battery fully charged. I would expect the whole process to take some half an hour after which you’ll get such goodies as Google Now, cooler (and actionable) push notifications and Project Butter improvements (to make things run faster). In addition, HTC has most likely included a number of bug fixes in … Read more
Dusan Belic
T-Mobile under fire in Washington state over its no-contract advertising
T-Mobile is looking to shake up the mobile marketplace as the uncarrier. It’s first challenge isn’t going to be customer adoption, but an overeager attorney general looking to challenge the carrier’s no-contract marketing. According to a report in the Seattle Times, Bob Ferguson, Attorney General for the state of Washington, filed a complaint against the carrier’s no-contract advertising claiming it was deceptive. Ferguson argued that T-Mobile’s Simple Choice plan was much more complex than advertised and that the terms of the plan and its device payment options were not disclosed … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 521 To Debut on HSN on April 27th
Ahh, HSN, previously known as the Home Shopping Network. The name brings back childhood memories of chain-smoking grandmas sitting around, painstakingly waiting for another John Wayne collector plate to grace the screen. Well, it seems times have changed, and HSN is now selling modern electronics. So why am I so surprised that Nokia’s new Lumia phone, the Nokia Lumia 521 is making its debut on HSN, HSN.com and via HSN mobile? HSN audiences will get a chance to purchase the smartphone during HSN’s bi-annual Innovation Weekend, which will showcase the … Read more
Ian Kersey
NYC Begins Free Wi-Fi, Cellular Service Rollout in Subway Stations
The New York Metropolitan Transit Authority is rolling out Wi-Fi and cellular service to 30 stations across the city, including stations in mid-town Manhattan, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Lincoln Center and Columbus Circle. The infrastructure was rolled out by Transit Wireless, which has a reseller agreement with Boingo Wireless, who provides the Wi-Fi connectivity. Transit Wireless also has agreements with AT&T, T-Mobile, with agreements with Sprint and Verizon in the works. Currently, subterranean cell service is limited to those on AT&T and T-Mobile, but service to Sprint and Verizon customers … Read more
Ian Kersey
T-Mobile Confirms it Will Carry BlackBerry Q10
For those of you who have been waiting for BlackBerry’s new Q10 handset, that wait is getting shorter. T-Mobile has announced that it will be carrying the keyboard touting Q10, with pre-registration starting on April 29th. Pricing and release dates are still TBD, but by signing up for alerts on T-Mobile’s website you will be one of the first to know. If BlackBerry’s release of the Z10 to business customers first is any sign, we may very well see the same approach when it comes to releasing the Q10, meaning … Read more
Ian Kersey
MetroPCS shareholders approve T-Mobile USA merger
According to Bloomberg and Reuters, MetroPCS shareholders voted today on the proposed merger with T-Mobile and approved the deal. The merger has received approval from the FCC and the Department of Justice and was given the green light by the board of directors from both companies. The deal could close in the first half of this year and will bring 9 million new customers to T-Mobile. T-Mobile will also get access to MetroPCS’s regional cellular network, which will help the carrier as it builds out its 4G LTE network. [Via … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
T-Mobile launch of Galaxy S4 delayed until April 29
According to a report in TmoNews, the launch of the Galaxy S4 on T-Mobile has been delayed. The Galaxy S4 was supposed to go on sale starting tomorrow, but a problem with inventory forced T-Mobile to hold off selling the phone until next week. The wireless carrier made the following statement: We know customers are really looking forward to getting their new Samsung Galaxy S 4 soon. However, due to an unexpected delay with inventory deliveries, the Galaxy S 4 will not be available on www.T-Mobile.com as planned on Wednesday, April 24. … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
T-Mobile to Bundle Tethering Features With Unlimited Data Plans April 24th?
TmoNews has obtained a screenshot that shows that T-Mobile is upping the ante with its pre-paid Value and Classic Simple Choice Plans by including its tethering feature in its Unlimited Data Plans. Currently, customers who have a Value or Classic Simple Choice Plan must pay extra to add SMHS, or Smartphone Mobile HotSpot functionality to its smartphones. If this rumor turns out to be true, T-Mobile customers will have the SMHS features bundled with their Unlimited Data Plans on April 24th. For those customers with an Unlimited Data Value Plan, … Read more
Ian Kersey
HTC One on sale now from Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T
It’s time for the HTC One to land in the US with a launch across three major carriers. Starting today prospective customers can buy the HTC One from either Sprint, T-Mobile or AT&T. Each carrier has different prices and terms, and we will break down the details for each one below. AT&T AT&T is selling the Glacial Silver model in 32GB and 64GB capacities with a price starting at $199 with a two-year customer agreement for the 32GB model. The 64GB version will set you back $299. AT&T is also offering the … Read more
Kelly Hodgkins
ACLU Asks FTC to Investigate Carriers Over Security Risks, Delayed Android Updates
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) issued a formal complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday. In it they contend that Mobile Carriers are creating security risks for their customers by not releasing updates in a timely manner. As anyone still suffering with an ancient version of Android can tell you, carriers can take their time to push new Android updates even when the manufacturer has completed it, and there’s a point where a phone model will be completely left behind, often long before the end of its contract. … Read more
Wade Keye
T-Mobile to sell the Galaxy S4 for $149 down, starting April 24
T-Mobile announced today that it will start selling Samsung’s Galaxy S4 handset starting April 24 online and in stores on May 1st. Customers can pair the device with a Simple Choice plan for just $149.99 down and $20 monthly payments for 24 months. The handset will include a 1.9GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, a 5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED (1920 x 1080) display, a a 13-megapixel camera and support for T-Mobile’s flavor of 4G LTE. You can read more about the Galaxy S4 in the press release below and hop over to T-Mobile’s … Read more