Why the Sprint/T-Mobile merger could actually help the spread of 5G
Sprint and T-Mobile have promised 5G rollouts and coverage, and experts now agree that with the companies' merger, U.S. customers will see 5G coverage sooner.
Report: Judge to rule in favor of Sprint/T-Mobile merger
According to a new report, the judge in the lawsuit between T-Mobile and Sprint, and a coalition of state attorneys attempting to block their merger, is set to rule in favor of the two companies. The lawsuit is the last hurdle the two companies need to clear before they can finalize their merger.
The judge in the T-Mobile merger trial isn’t interested in a drawn-out affair
The trial that will ultimately decide whether T-Mobile and Sprint can merge began in a Manhattan federal court Monday, and it's clear that the presiding judge isn't interested in a lengthy affair. U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero asked both sides to skip opening arguments, and trim their witness lists.
T-Mobile becomes the first carrier to create a nationwide U.S. 5G network
It's about time -- T-Mobile has become the first U.S. carrier to create a truly nationwide 5G network, encompassing over a million square miles and over 5,000 towns and cities throughout the U.S. To celebrate, T-Mobile is also offering new customers the chance to get a new 5G phone for free.
T-Mobile hack may have affected around a million customers
Around a million T-Mobile customers have reportedly been caught up in a security breach in which hackers made off with customer information that includes name, billing address, phone number, account number. The hack comes just over a year after another one hit around 2 million T-Mobile customers.
Don’t panic: Legere may continue hosting Slow Cooker Sundays after he steps down
John Legere has confirmed he will be stepping down as T-Mobile's CEO after April 2020, ending his seven-year tenure. Legere's down-to-earth attitude and business practices brought T-Mobile back into prominence. Legere is likely to hand the reins to T-Mobile president and chief operating officer Mike Sievert.
T-Mobile promises free 5G for first responders if Sprint merger goes through
T-Mobile CEO John Legere promised that the carrier will offer 10 years of free 5G service to first responders if its merger with Sprint goes through in the next year. According to to T-Mobile, if all first responders sign up for the service, they could save up to $7.7 billion.
Digital Trends Live: T-Mobile/Sprint merger, Ford’s manual EV, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Jeremy Kaplan break down the biggest trending stories in tech, including the T-Mobile/Sprint merger, Facebook’s facial-recognition, Ford’s new manual EV, drone deliveries for CVS, and more.
The FCC has officially approved the merger between T-Mobile and Sprint
A few weeks after voting on the merger between Sprint and T-Mobile, the FCC has published statements and officially passed approval. The two companies have long argued that the merger would result in a stronger 5G network, and that was one of the main reasons the FCC approved the deal.
Do Halloween right with this jet-powered, street-legal Batmobile for sale on eBay
Holy hijinks, Batman! You can own this replica Batmobile, complete with a working 400-horsepower jet engine. If you've got $680,000 laying around, that is. The seller claims it is the only working jet-powered Batmobile in the world, and that the car is completely street legal.
T-Mobile-Sprint merger jumps another hurdle with official FCC approval
T-Mobile and Sprint are one step closer to finalizing their proposed merger, as the FCC has officially voted to approve the deal. The companies still face a multistate coalition of attorneys seeking to block the deal, however, T-Mobile and Sprint now have approval from the two key federal agencies.
Get 3% Daily Cash on Apple Card for any T-Mobile store purchase
T-Mobile announced it has partnered with Apple to offer you an unbeatable amount of Daily Cash on any Apple Card purchase from T-Mobile stores. Starting from Friday, September 20, you'll be able to get 3% Daily Cash from any purchase with Apple Pay through your Apple Card. Maybe treat yourself to a new iPhone.
Phone companies say they finally have a way to block robocalls for good
Twelve of the biggest American phone companies, including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon, took a pledge on Thursday to start using a new technology that would identify and block robocalls. The carriers are partnering with 51 attorneys general and will announce the pledge in Washington.
The Galaxy Note 10+ 5G is the first phone to support T-Mobile’s 600MHz spectrum
Samsung has finally unveiled the new Galaxy Note 10, along with the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G. The new device is exclusive to Verizon at launch, but will eventually be available on other carriers, including, for example, T-Mobile, where it will be the first device to support T-Mobile's 600MHz 5G spectrum.
It’s official: Justice Department approves merger between Sprint and T-Mobile
The Department of Justice has officially approved the merger between T-Mobile and Sprint, marking a significant step forward in the proposed $26 billion deal. T-Mobile and Sprint still have an uphill battle ahead of them -- 14 states have sued to block the deal.
Justice Department could approve T-Mobile-Sprint merger this week, report says
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, the Justice Department could approve the T-Mobile-Sprint merger as soon as this week. The two companies still have an uphill battle ahead of them to get the merger completed, but approval from the Justice Department would be a significant step.
T-Mobile wants to give you a free smartphone when you add a line
Did someone say free smartphones? T-Mobile is offering free smartphones from a select range of affordable phones when a new line is opened on its Magenta tier and above. The phones on offer range from LG to T-Mobile's own, but will also include the new Samsung Galaxy A10e after July 26.
Samsung, T-Mobile to recycle an old phone for every S10e sold in the Netherlands
Tackling the mountain of e-waste not recycled in Africa, Dutch company Closing the Loop has persuaded Samsung, T-Mobile, and the Dutch government to try out an offsetting scheme that sees a scrap phone properly recycled for every new phone purchased. It's a first step toward greater sustainability.
T-Mobile’s new Revvlry phones offer decent specs at an affordable price
T-Mobile has taken the wraps off of its latest T-Mobile branded phones, the T-Mobile Revvlry and Revvlry+. The new phones are essentially branded versions of the Motorola Moto G7 and Moto G7 Play, but they're available at an affordable price and offer some pretty decent specs for that price.
Will 5G fix America’s rural broadband woes? We asked the experts
Rural Americans are by far the most under-served population when it comes to broadband access. 3 in 10 Americans in these areas don't have access. Is 5G really the answer, or do we need to look elsewhere? We asked several experts to set the record straight on rural 5G.
T-Mobile’s 5G network is blazing NYC’s lower east side. Here are our test results
T-Mobile’s 5G is finally live in the U.S., specifically in select areas of six major cities. While the only device you can use to access it costs $1,300, it won’t cost you anything more than the carrier’s existing unlimited plan. We took the Galaxy S10 5G out for a spin in New York City to test T-Mobile’s 5G download speeds.
Cell phone carriers now have the power to stop robocalls. When will they use it?
The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to allow cell phone companies to block robocalls by default, but the nation's major carriers would not give specifics on if or when they would use the newfound power to protect their customers from what's become a daily annoyance.
Sidestep banking fees with the nationwide launch of T-Mobile Money
Looking for a bank that provides something a little different? T-Mobile has launched its Money banking service nationwide in the U.S., and it offers an extremely tempting set of features for everyone, including industry-leading interest rates, a powerful app, and none of the usual banking fees.
Viacom joins T-Mobile’s unlaunched TV service for home and mobile
T-Mobile, which in late 2017 promised a new TV service to compete with cable and satellite, now says that the service will include a mobile offering, and that Viacom has signed-on as a channel partner. The deal gives the as-yet unfinished service access to Comedy Central, MTV, Paramount and other key channels.
T-Mobile goes after big cable companies, pilots wireless home internet service
T-Mobile has announced a new pilot to bring an unlimited wireless LTE home internet service to up to 50,000 homes across the United States by the end of 2019. The program is currently on an invitation-only basis and will primarily serve rural areas where typical broadband internet is limited.
5G at MWC 2019: All the major announcements from U.S. carriers
Mobile World Congress 2019 may have been the home of a number of smartphone announcements, but it's also where carriers gave updates on the rollout of their cutting-edge 5G networks. Here are all the big announcements from U.S. carriers at Mobile World Congress 2019.
OpenSignal report shows Verizon is still the best mobile network out there
OpenSignal has published its annual Mobile Network Experience report, highlighting different categories such as download speed and upload speed, and which among the top four carriers offers the best experience in those categories. As you might expect, Verizon holds the top spot.
5G phones make a lot of promises. Here’s what to really expect
There has been a lot of marketing copy expounding the potential benefits of 5G networks, but a lot less on the practical implications of 5G smartphones. There's a reason for that. When 5G smartphones start becoming available this year, there's good reason to pause and consider waiting before buying.
T-Mobile completes the first 5G data and video call using 600MHz spectrum
T-Mobile is on its way to implementing 5G. At CES 2019, the company announced successful tests of video calls on both the 600MHz spectrum and using three frequency bands at the same time, demonstrating the importance of multiple bands for when 5G finally rolls out to the masses.
64 percent of people expect 5G to be ‘widely available’ by 2020
5G may not be officially here yet, but expectations for the new tech are very high. In fact, 64 percent of people expect the new connectivity standard to be "widely available" by 2020, though coverage like what we have for 4G could take years. The study was conducted by HarrisX.
T-Mobile is giving away free iPhone XRs and Galaxy S9s for the holidays
T-Mobile is celebrating the holiday season with a series of deals for customers who want an iPhone XR, Galaxy S9, OnePlus 6T, LG V40, or LG G7. There are terms and conditions to the deals, but if you were planning on opening a few lines on T-Mobile anyway, then they're worth considering.
Use multiple phone numbers on one device with Verizon’s ‘My Numbers’ app
Almost everyone likes to keep their business and personal lives separate from one another, but not when it requires having to keep track of multiple devices and phone numbers. That's why Verizon is now allowing its customers to add up to four additional numbers to one smartphone with its new app.
T-Mobile Revvl 2 and Revvl 2 Plus: Everything you need to know
Last year, T-Mobile launched its own line of branded smartphones made by TCL-owned Alcatel. As a follow-up to the original Revvl, the carrier has unveiled its next-generation devices -- the Revvl 2 and Revvl 2 Plus, which are now available for purchase. Here's everything you need to know.
A look back at the first Android phone, 10 years later
The T-Mobile G1 was a chunky little slider phone that had poor battery life, but even so, it showed potential thanks to an operating system Google acquired called Android. Ten years later, we look back at the mobile phone that started Android's steady march to dominate the mobile market.