T-Mobile really, really wants the Sprint merger to go ahead, and it's promising an even more affordable plan if it's allowed to combine the two networks. The New T-Mobile Connect prepaid plan, revealed today, would include 5G access but at half the price of the current cheapest plan the carrier offers in the US and Puerto Rico.
T-Mobile's 5G network will launch nationwide across the US on December 6th, the carrier has confirmed today, as part of a big push to convince regulators that the company's merger with Sprint should be given the go-ahead. The 5G deployment will use the carrier's 600 MHz spectrum, which is typically slower than the mmWave 5G that T-Mobile has already activated, but does come with a number of advantages.
While the big four carriers in the US typically spend their time bashing one another in press releases, today they've announced a new team up to work on cross-carrier messaging. Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint revealed what's officially called the Cross-Carrier Messaging Initiative (CCMI) today, which they say will help "drive the next generation of messaging for consumers and businesses."
The MacLaren version of the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G is coming to the United States exclusively to T-Mobile USA. This is the first time OnePlus has suggested that they'll bring the "Pro" version of the phone to the USA, with all previous indications being that the phone would only be released in regions outside of North America. Further, this is the McLaren version of the phone, meaning it'll be the most extravagant OnePlus smartphone thus far released.
The folks responsible for the T-Mobile USA launch of the OnePlus 7T finally got around to announcing the product this morning. This comes after the device was first shown on September 26, 2019, in full, by OnePlus. The OnePlus 7T for T-Mobile USA will be able to be attained (by qualified T-Mobile customers) for zero dollars up front and zero interest, for $25 a month for 24 months.
The OnePlus 7 Pro was removed from T-Mobile USA's online store to make way for the OnePlus 7T. But why would a company remove a device that is not the direct predecessor to the device which will replace it? Let's take a look at what's happened at T-Mobile over the past year.
This morning the OnePlus 7T was revealed to the public in full. This device is the second OnePlus smartphone released in the United States in the year 2019 and it'll be "exclusive" to T-Mobile USA. The exclusive part is a bit of a misnomer because while it won't be on store shelves at any other mobile carrier, it'll still be available for purchase through OnePlus in the OnePlus store online.
With the Project xCloud public preview on the horizon, Microsoft has chosen T-Mobile as one of its technical partners for this test. Assuming they've been accepted into the public preview program, T-Mobile customers will be able to stream certain Xbox One titles over the carrier's mobile network. Aside from the limited number of invites Microsoft is planning to send out, there are also some requirements on T-Mobile's end before you'll be able to stream Project xCloud games.
The folks at T-Mobile USA have a series of partnerships in place that aim to to give "perks" to their "Un-carrier" mobile data customers. Just so long as a person is a part of T-Mobile via a monthly payment for mobile data (for their smartphone, most likely), they'll have access to "T-Mobile Tuesdays" and the "free stuff" therein. This month, being a T-Mobile USA customer means a person may have access to a free no-meat burger from Burger King.
New 5G network service was connected in several countries around the world in recent months before all brands had their own 5G smartphone. Some manufacturers have a single smartphone capable of connecting to 5G data speed, while other have no 5G devices whatsoever. Today we're taking a peek at the very few 5G smartphones on the market today - and we look ahead to the future, when 5G covers a much more comprehensive portion of the world.
The Galaxy Note line might be on its way out. Depending on who you ask, the Galaxy Note 10 might be the ultimate stylus-toting phablet or its a sign of stagnation. Some may even feel that the S Pen ain't all it cracked up to be. Others still believe in the mighty stick but can no longer justify the $1,000 price tag. If any of those sound like you, then the latest LG Stylo 5 might offer a transition away from Samsung's clutches, especially now that it's available on T-Mobile as well.
Regardless of your cell network of choice, spam calls are a universal nuisance, and now AT&T and T-Mobile are working together on anti-robocall tech that brings subscribers another step closer to full call verification. The implementation of SHAKEN/STIR caller authentication is only the first time that the technology has been extended across US cellphone networks.