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Samsung Galaxy S III Review [AT&T & T-Mobile]

, Jun 19th 2012 Discuss [0]

Is the Samsung Galaxy S III the most anticipated Android smartphone in the US this year? Given the reaction to the 4.8-inch flagship’s announcement – not to mention the pre-launch rumor and hype – and the subsequent furore around the European model, it’s hard not to reach that conclusion. Set to launch on five US carriers near-simultaneously, the Galaxy S III has arrived in AT&T and T-Mobile form on the SlashGear testbench, hoping to convince us again with their 4G and potent processors. We’ve already reviewed – and loved – the European version of the Galaxy S III that went on sale earlier this month; read on to find out if the US phones can live up to expectations.

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T-Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy S III priced, launching in two phases

, Jun 19th 2012 Discuss [0]

T-Mobile has revealed the pricing for its highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S III but noted that quantities of the device won't be enough to support a full nationwide launch as originally planned for June 21. Only T-Mobile stores in the top 29 markets will receive the first batch of Galaxy S III handsets, while the rest will have them by June 27. Read The Full Story

T-Mobile 4G LTE trials start this summer for launch in 2013

, Jun 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

T-Mobile has provided an update on the progress of its $4 billion 4G LTE buildout today, announcing that the network is on track to roll out in early 2013. The first 400 sites will get LTE equipment installed by the end of June and a total of 2,500 sites will be equipped by the end of July. Read The Full Story

Verizon likely to divest spectrum for cable deal

, May 25th 2012 Discuss [0]

Verizon's proposed $3.6 billion deal to snatch up unused AWS spectrum from a coalition of cable companies in exchange for joint marketing will likely require the carrier to divest some of that spectrum. Senator Herb Kohl, chairman of the Senate Antitrust Subcommittee, who urged against the AT&T and T-Mobile deal that later crumbled, has issued a letter this week raising competition concerns surrounding the Verizon deal. Read The Full Story

T-Mobile announces contract-free data passes

, May 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you've got a 3G device that only seldomly needs an actual mobile connection, like a tablet or hotspot, you're no doubt frustrated that they're normally sold with expensive contract plans. T-Mobile hopes to alleviate that with a handful of new off-contract plans. Of course, you'll need to buy their hardware outright, but for quite a bit of customers this might make a lot more sense. Naturally you'll get access to T-Mobile's "4G" HSPA+ network. Read The Full Story

T-Mobile details restructuring, 900 jobs cut, 550 new hires

, May 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

T-Mobile has detailed its restructuring plans and new job cuts, which it announced earlier this week. The carrier will be cutting a net of 350 jobs, which includes eliminating 900 positions and adding 550 new hires later this year. T-Mobile has already let go of 1,900 employees in March, when it shut down seven of its call centers. Read The Full Story

T-Mobile announces restructuring and more job cuts

, May 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

T-Mobile CEO Philip Humm issued a memo today, announcing some "difficult decisions" in restructuring the company that will involve more layoffs. The struggling carrier had recently cut 1900 jobs and closed 7 call centers, following its failed AT&T merger. Now a new round of job cuts will ensue with notifications to be sent out this week to affected employees. Read The Full Story

T-Mobile Sensation 4G Android 4.0 update ends free tethering

, May 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

T-Mobile USA subscribers using the HTC Sensation will have to choose between free tethering and an Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade, with the carrier's fine-print revealing mobile hotspot use will no longer be overlooked. "HTC Sensation 4G [users] will be required to add Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot feature in order to use the service after completing this update"the Android 4.0 software update support document confirms, ahead of the new firmware's release on Wednesday this week. Read The Full Story

T-Mobile turns down Verizon’s 700MHz spectrum sale

, May 10th 2012 Discuss [1]

Verizon's proposed purchase of $3.9 billion worth of US wireless spectrum formerly reserved for over-the-air cable broadcasts is not sitting well with competitor T-Mobile, as they've said before. Today T-Mobile CEO Philipp Humm made it clear in no uncertain terms that the company wasn't interested in the bands that Verizon proposed to sell as a concession for its acquisition of prime wireless real estate in the AWS spectrum. Humm has already met with the FCC to express his displeasure. Read The Full Story

T-Mobile boosts HSPA+ and grabs LTE kit; iPhone support this year

, May 8th 2012 Discuss [0]

T-Mobile USA has announced the next phase of its 4G drive, with broader roll-out of HSPA+ 42Mbps service and new partners for its 2013 LTE network. The carrier has inked deals with Ericsson and Nokia Siemens Networks - both mainstays in the 4G industry - to LTE-capable kit at 37,000 cell sites across T-Mobile's 4G network, boosting signal quality and enhancing performance beginning in 2012. Meanwhile, T-Mobile has also seen more than 1m users sign up to the VoIP service, with each user making over ten calls on average. Read The Full Story

FCC approves AT&T spectrum transfer to T-Mobile

, Apr 25th 2012 Discuss [0]

The FCC has approved the transfer of AWS spectrum from AT&T to T-Mobile, who celebrated the news this morning with the announcement. The spectrum to be transferred is part of the breakup agreement between the two carriers for their ill-fated merger attempt. T-Mobile plans to use the new AWS spectrum for building out its own LTE network in 2013. Read The Full Story

HTC One S goes on sale for T-Mobile

, Apr 25th 2012 Discuss [1]

The HTC One S is now officially up for sale at T-Mobile, both online and in stores. The highly anticipated Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich handset is priced at $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate along with a new two-year service agreement. It also comes just in time for T-Mobile's Magenta Deal Days, which starts today and offers $100 trade-ins for any smartphone. Read The Full Story
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