The deadline for carriers to comply with the CTIA's consumer code regarding cellphone unlocking has arrived. In December 2013, thanks to pressure from the FCC, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon Wireless agreed to adopt a voluntary set of six principles for unlocking of consumers’ mobile phones and tablets. Starting today, in accordance with that … [Read more...] about FCC-Mandated Cellphone Unlocking Requirement Deadline is Today
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New ‘Apple SIM’ Preinstalled on Cellular iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3
A new 'Apple SIM' will be shipping with the cellular iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 3, letting customers switch cellular providers with ease. While the cellular versions of iPads have always been unlocked, customers would have to pick their cellular providers at time of purchase to ensure that SIM card would be pre-installed. With the new Apple SIM, one SIM … [Read more...] about New ‘Apple SIM’ Preinstalled on Cellular iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3
T-Mobile Sells More Tablets on iPad Air Launch Day Than Entire Previous Quarter
T-Mobile has announced that it sold more tablets on iPad Air launch day than it did the entire previous quarter. Alongside the arrival of the iPad on its network, T-Mobile announced that it would give those purchasing the device 200MB of free data each month. Unfortunately, the launch ran into some glitches where some customers were told they would be charged for the data. … [Read more...] about T-Mobile Sells More Tablets on iPad Air Launch Day Than Entire Previous Quarter
T-Mobile Adds 1 Million Customers in Q3 2013, Sells 540k iPhones
T-Mobile has announced its earnings for the third quarter of 2013, revealing a net addition of more than one million customers. T-Mobile reported more than 1 million net customer additions with 672,000 total branded net customer additions for the quarter, including branded postpaid net additions of 648,000 and branded prepaid net additions of 24,000. The branded postpaid net … [Read more...] about T-Mobile Adds 1 Million Customers in Q3 2013, Sells 540k iPhones
T-Mobile CEO Confirms Free 200MB of Monthly Data for iPad
When the iPads were first announced a few weeks ago, news quickly spread that T-Mobile would be offering 200MB of iPad data each month for life for free. However, today, when customers went to stores to grab the iPad, they were forced to pay $10 unless they were subscribed to voice smartphone plans on T-Mobile. … [Read more...] about T-Mobile CEO Confirms Free 200MB of Monthly Data for iPad
T-Mobile Launches Cellular iPads with Free 200 MB Data
With the introduction of new iPad models today, T-Mobile USA is for the first time offering official support for cellular versions of the device. In a twist, T-Mobile is offering an entry-level data package with 200 MB free of charge. Higher-limit packages are available with 2.5 GB for $30 per month or 4.5 GB for $50 per month. The announcement of T-Mobile iPad Air and iPad … [Read more...] about T-Mobile Launches Cellular iPads with Free 200 MB Data
Tweet From T-Mobile CEO Suggests that Company May Carry Apple's New iPads
T-Mobile CEO John Legere tweeted earlier today that he is "excited" for October 22, along with a link to an article announcing Apple's October 22 event -- hinting that the carrier may finally have Cellular support on iPads. Just a few months ago, Legere hinted at more Apple products coming, so this comes as no surprise, and the carrier just started offering service on the … [Read more...] about Tweet From T-Mobile CEO Suggests that Company May Carry Apple's New iPads
T-Mobile Officially Announces Unlimited Data and Texting Worldwide at No Extra Charge
T-Mobile has officially announced that it will deliver unlimited global data at no extra charge in 100+ countries. Starting Oct. 31, Simple Choice individual and business customers automatically get unlimited data (at up to 2G speeds) and texting in more than 100 Simple Global countries worldwide, and they will only pay a global flat rate of 20 cents per minute for voice … [Read more...] about T-Mobile Officially Announces Unlimited Data and Texting Worldwide at No Extra Charge
The iPhone 5s is the Top Handset at All Major U.S. Carriers, iPhone 5c is in Second or Third
The iPhone 5s took the top spot at all major U.S. carriers in September and the iPhone 5c followed closely behind, reports Canaccord. "Our September surveys indicated very strong initial sales and back orders for the iPhone 5s and strong iPhone 5c sales at the four tier-1 U.S. carriers and also in international markets," said analyst T. Michael Walkley. … [Read more...] about The iPhone 5s is the Top Handset at All Major U.S. Carriers, iPhone 5c is in Second or Third
iPhone 5c Pre-Orders Are Now Live!
Apple has just gone live with its pre-orders for the iPhone 5c. In the U.S.A., the price for the 16GB and 32GB iPhone 5c is $549 and $649, respectively. On contract that's $99 and $199. In Canada the price is $599 and $719 for the 16GB and 32GB versions, respectively. You can pre-order the smartphone from one of the following locations: … [Read more...] about iPhone 5c Pre-Orders Are Now Live!