Posts Tagged ‘T-Mobile’

AT&T and T-Mobile file request for FCC approval of spectrum transfer

It looks like AT&T is ready to uphold its end of the bargain. As promised, the GSM giant is poised to hand over spectrum to T-Mobile valued at $1 billion as a result of the proposed merger failing, and once again the FCC is the gatekeeper that holds the keys to the success of the transfer. According...
January 24th, 2012 | Industry | Read More

BlackBerry Bold 9900 4G arrives on T-Mobile

Keen on purchasing the latest BlackBerry flagship device, the Bold 9900 on T-Mobile? Well, the day has finally come, as the touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard-toting, candybar smartphone from RIM is now on sale on T-Mobile’s network. The phone will be just like the regular Bold 9900 available from other...
September 1st, 2011 | CellPhones | Read More

T-Mobile intros ‘More for Me’ daily deals Android app

T-Mobile introduced a new Android application on Wednesday called “More for Me.” The app offers T-Mobile customers with phones running Android 1.6 or later, daily deals based upon their preferences, location, and interests. Discounts are provided by sites such as LivingSocial, which is available...
June 16th, 2011 | Software | Read More

T-Mobile blesses contract-averse with Rocket 4G modem and better data plans

If you’re waiting impatiently for the ability hook your laptop in to T-Mobile’s blazingly fast 42Mbps HSPA+ network, you are going to have hold tight just a little bit longer. But here’s some good news to tide you over: the 21Mbps capable Rocket 4G USB stick is here, and available starting...
April 15th, 2011 | Industry | Read More

T-Mobile demos new Sidekick opening mechanism, promises mobile hotspot and tethering support

So what do you think of the first touchscreen Sidekick? A desperate attempt to keep an archaic brand alive with unrelated hardware or a modern retelling of a successful retail story? Either way, T-Mobile’s keeping the popular name alive, albeit with an Android 2.2 foundation and Samsung-built guts. The...
March 18th, 2011 | Industry | Read More

Windows Phone 7 ROMs Extracted And Swapped For The First Time

Hey, Windows Phone 7 users! Dying to load your handset up with all sorts of crazy, customized ROMs like your Android-carrying brothers-from-another-mother? Well, you still can’t — but today, the hacking community got one giant step closer! You see, Windows Phone 7 handsets are pretty protective of...
December 20th, 2010 | CellPhones | Read More

T-Mobile confirms plans for “4G” tablet devices in 2011

Not wanting to be left out of the 4G tablet craze, T-Mobile messaged us a statement on where it stands in regards to 2011 plans for HSPA+ tablets: T-Mobile is working closely with the majority of our OEM partners to deliver 4G products by integrating HSPA+ into roadmaps in 2011 as the dominant global...
December 13th, 2010 | Industry | Read More

T-Mobile announces new promotional plans, Wi-Fi tethering

T-Mobile announced Friday the addition of several new plan features to its portfolio. First up, the addition of two promotional Even More plans that bring unlimited Web, unlimited texting and unlimited mobile to mobile calling in two different packages: •Even More® Individual 1,500 Talk + Text + Web...
November 15th, 2010 | Industry | Read More

T-Mobile myTouch hands on

We’re at T-Mobile’s intimate myTouch event right now (we’re currently snuggling up with all four colors — white, black, red and purple), and here are our first-hand impressions: It feels good in the hand. The device is pretty slim, has a slight Android chin at the bottom, and all in all seems...
October 28th, 2010 | CellPhones | Read More

T-Mobile USA completes president and CEO transition, Philipp Humm has the wheel

Today, via a press release, T-Mobile USA announced the completion of its “senior leadership transition” and has introduce Philipp Humm as president and chief executive officer. Mr. Humm will replace current CEO Robert Dotson; who will become T-Mobile’s vice chairman of the board of directors. “This...
October 20th, 2010 | Industry | Read More