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AT&T ready to pay up on their Spectrum to T-Mobile

Donny Benfield — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:36:34 +0000

The AT&T/T-Mobile deal fell through in December of last year, ending with AT&T giving up 3 billion dollars and 1 billion in spectrum. Today AT&T and T-Mobile have submitted and application to the FCC, to transfer the AWS spectrum over to T-Mobile. This should be the last bit that AT&T has to pay to T-Mobile for the repercussions of the loss of the purchase. T-Mobile has more money now, along with no plans for a future when compared to the other main carriers in the US. Our bet is that they still might be sold in 2012.

(via The Verge)

T-Mobile Announces The Galaxy S Blaze 4G And Continues To Improve Their 4G Network

Vic — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:08:21 +0000

T-Mobile is has announced the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G at CES. The Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G features a Super AMOLED display and 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 processor. The release date for the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze is currently unknown; however, you sign up to get notified about availability by visiting the official Blaze 4G sign up page.

T-Mobile has also announced the expansion of their HSPA+ 42Mbps to an additional 12 markets and the expansion of their HSPA+ 21Mbps nine additional markets. T-Mobile stated that their 4G network now covers 217 markets, reaching more than 200 million people across the country.

You can check out the press release after the break.

T-Mobile Expands America’s Largest 4G Network And Showcases 4G Experiences at 2012 CES

T-Mobile Unveils Samsung Galaxy S^® Blaze^™ 4G and Launches New Bobsled™ Messaging Application

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Jan. 10, 2012 — Today, at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), T-Mobile USA executives, including CEO and President Philipp Humm, outlined the company’s ongoing efforts to drive consumer adoption of mobile data through the continued expansion of America’s Largest 4G Network®, rate plans that make mobile data more affordable, and new devices and services that take advantage of the company’s faster 4G network.

“Last year, T-Mobile made solid progress during uncertain times, doubling our 4G network speeds and launching 25 new 4G devices,” said Philipp Humm, CEO and President, T-Mobile USA. “We are here, in fighting shape, and we will compete aggressively to win and retain customers by delivering compelling 4G services — all at a great value.”

The company also announced the expansion of its 4G network; unveiled its next 4G smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G; and demonstrated free, premium services built into smartphones and tablets that bring amazing 4G experiences to life for customers.

T-Mobile also announced an extension of its Bobsled^™ by T-Mobile^® platform, which launches today. The new IP-based group messaging application, Bobsled Messaging, is another example of T-Mobile bringing simple, affordable branded communication solutions to other platforms, beyond traditional wireless services, and to consumers who aren’t currently T-Mobile subscribers.

Strengthening America’s Largest 4G Network:

T-Mobile announced the company has doubled the speed of its 4G network in 12 additional markets, offering faster 4G (HSPA+ 42) to 184 million Americans in 175 markets. In addition, T-Mobile expanded the reach of its nationwide 4G (HSPA+ 21) network to nine additional markets, now covering 217 markets across the country and reaching more than 200 million people.

The AT&T breakup concessions give T-Mobile valuable spectrum. T-Mobile will receive, pending regulatory approval, a large package of AWS mobile spectrum in 128 Cellular Market Areas (CMAs), including 12 of the top 20 markets.

“Our 4G network is better than ever heading into 2012,” said Neville Ray, chief technology officer, T-Mobile USA. “HSPA+ will continue to deliver a competitive mobile broadband experience for our customers in the coming years as we evaluate our options for continued investment and evolution of our 4G network.”

Expanding T-Mobile’s 4G Device Portfolio with Two New 4G Smartphones:

T-Mobile continues to expand its 4G product portfolio, today announcing the upcoming availability of the Samsung Galaxy S^® Blaze^™ 4G and celebrating the January 11^th retail availability of the 4G-capable Nokia Lumia 710.

The Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G will be the third smartphone to take advantage of 4G HSPA+ 42 technology running on America’s Largest 4G Network^™. Featuring a Qualcomm^® Snapdragon^™S3 processor with 1.5 GHz dual CPUs, a brilliant Super AMOLED^™ touch screen and a variety of pre-loaded entertainment, the Galaxy S Blaze 4G provides fast access to the things consumers want most. The Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G is expected to be available later this year. Additional details will be revealed closer to availability. For more information, visit http://www.t-mobile.com/GalaxySBLAZE4G.

While Android powers the majority of T-Mobile smartphones, the company expects Windows Phone to also play an important role in its 2012 portfolio, beginning with the Nokia Lumia 710. The first Windows Phone from Nokia in the U.S., the Lumia 710 will be available starting tomorrow, Jan. 11, at T-Mobile retail stores, select dealers and retailers nationwide, and online at http://www.t-mobile.com.The Nokia Lumia 710 is expected to cost $49.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card, with a two-year service agreement and qualifying Classic voice and data plan. For more information, visit http://www.t-mobile.com/lumia.

AT&T’s Deal to Buy T-Mobile is a Bust, Sort of

Donny Benfield — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:34:56 +0000

AT&T announced today that it’s plans to merge with T-Mobile have now been dropped. AT&T will now be paying Deutsche Telekom around 3 billion dollars for their troubles if you will, and about 1 billion in spectrum. The deal will allow each others customers to share their networks.

It is not clear at all how the networks will share the spectrum, they have some different bands and it will take some effort to work out. Who knows, this could help T-Mobile switch over to LTE in the future if they decided to go that route. This saga is still going strong and hopefully it pushes forward to benefit everyone in the future.

(via The Verge)

Dish Network would buy T-Mobile

Donny Benfield — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:36:28 +0000

The T-Mobile and At&t merger saga is still going, but who knows if it will ever take place. If it doesn’t, the CEO of Dish Network, Joseph Clayton has said that he would love to partner with T-Mobile for their spectrum. Dish has already been buying spectrum up this year with a LTE network planned to try to take on Verizon and At&t. They are even looking to Sprint if they have to, either way, the carrier wars keep getting interesting as time rolls by.

(via The Verge)

The Gadget Gurus Podcast Ep 140 – Thanksgiving Hangover

Mobile Mike — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:57:35 +0000

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T-Mobile Getting the Galaxy S II in White for the Holidays

Donny Benfield — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:40:42 +0000

One of T-Mobile’s best phones right now is the Galaxy S II, and just announced was the white version that will be available in the next coming weeks. Samsung says that it will be available just in time for the holidays. So if you are thinking about picking one up and don’t really want the black one, hold of for the white version, Santa just might leave it under the tree.

(via Samsung Mobile)

Samsung Claims Galaxy S II Beats iPhone 4S

Mobile Mike — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:34:05 +0000

In a bold move from Samsung they’ve released this little info graphic showing just how much better the Galaxy S II is when compared to the iPhone 4S. Perhaps too much time was spent on lawsuits and not enough time in R&D. With more announcements coming from Samsung next week it could be time to crown a new king in of the smartphone hill? See the break downs after the break

Galaxy S 2 for T-Mobile Shows Off on Camera

Mobile Mike — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:54:37 +0000

The Smasung “Hercules” aka the Galaxy S 2 for T-Mobile has been all but confirmed by Magenta now. Tmo News got their hands on some pretty candid shots of the upcoming Android device. Ushering in HSPA+ 42 mbs, 4.5″ AMOLED, built in Netflix and the latest Touchwiz, this will definitely be a device to keep an eye on. Hit the link below to see more images of T-Mobile’s latest beast.

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Nic Ball — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:55:57 +0000

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