Mobiles reviews - t-mobile

More on the BlackBerry 9100 KickStart clamshell

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:24:00 +0000

Can't wait to get your hands on RIM's first-ever go at making a clamshell (flip-phone) packed with all the bells and whistles that BlackBerry users get to play with everyday? Of course you can't, neither can we. Aside from being the push-email pioneer's first BlackBerry flip, the BlackBerry 9100 KickStart manages to pack in a quad-band [...]

HTC aiming to deliver T-Mobile Shadow II in Q4 2008 with UMA

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:09:59 +0000

With T-Mobile having announced their T-Mobile @Home UMA (unlicensed mobile access) service for a July 11 launch, additional UMA handset details are starting to creep out of the woodwork. HTC's original T-Mobile Shadow (basically a re-branded HTC Juno) handset was a success for T-Mobile, and it seems that the No. 4 US wireless carrier is looking [...]

T-Mobile unveils T-Mobile @Home service

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:10:51 +0000

Still tied to that wireline service of yours? If you just can't bear to part with your landline and make the jump to go completely wireless, T-Mobile has just announced their T-Mobile @Home service. The UMA service aims to marry your landline and wireless phone service in wireless minute-saving bliss. The service requires T-Mobile wireless [...]

Alltel tried to buy Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:14:38 +0000

What's this? A recent interview with Alltel CEO Scott Ford has revealed that prior to getting prepped as Verizon's $28 billion meal, Alltel tried to buy one of the Big Three US wireless carriers. Apparently, Alltel made a bid to takeover Sprint not once, but three times. Talk about gung-ho dedication. AT&T and T-Mobile were even [...]

T-Mobile details quirky prorated ETF policy - almost useless

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:57:37 +0000

T-Mobile, facing ETF-pressures from consumers and the Feds alike, have finally given in to the prorated ETF trend. But, we really can't fathom why America's favorite (at least according to JD Power) wireless carrier wouldn't give customers a bigger break on their ETF (early termination fee) policy. While the rest of the Big Four will be [...]

FCC unveils new T-Mobile 3G handset - Sony Ericsson TM506 Bella

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:56:34 +0000

With T-Mobile's 3G network up and running, we're eager to see T-Mobile bring some serious 1700Mhz 3G-compatible handsets into their stable. Some eagle-eyed detective work by Cellphonesignal has uncovered FCC documents that clue us in to a new T-Mobile 3G handset - the Sony Ericsson Bella. We're looking for T-Mobile to pick up the Sony Ericsson [...]

T-Mobile Sidekick LX OTA update will enable video recording and playback

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:25:33 +0000

As expected, Boy Genius got his hands on the T-Mobile Sidekick LX OTA update. BGR is confirming that, in addition to spell checker, play and share capabilities, an alarm clock, stereo Bluetooth (A2DP), Bluetooth file transfer support, the Sidekick LX OTA (otherwise known as an "update") does indeed enable video recording and playback. For you Sidekick [...]

FCC unveils HTC CONV100 - T-Mobile Shadow II?

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:13:44 +0000

What do we have here? Could this blurry FCC-sourced picture be the successor to Windows Mobile-powered T-Mobile's Shadow? Well, judging by the looks of the HTC CONV100, we thinks this little gem is most likely the T-Mobile Shadow II that was leaked not too long ago (pictured on the left). The HTC Juno ended up [...]

Tony Hawk Sidekick LX Limited Edition confirmed for mid-July

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:29:10 +0000

We told ya' this is coming, but this time we have more details about it. Apparently, the upcoming device isn't just the Tony Hawk's phone of choice, but will also will ship with video recording function, stereo Bluetooth support, easier downloads, the so called "Play and Share", and background personalization options. The catch is that [...]

T-Mobile rolls out unlimited family plans, adds 7PM nights and mobile-to-mobile minutes to pre-paid plans

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:51:10 +0000

We knew there was a reason that T-Mobile was ranked No. 1 in wireless customer satisfaction by JD Power and Associates. With the recent spate of unlimited wireless plans launched from almost every single US wireless carrier, it was only a matter of time before one of the Big Four wised up and launched a family-plan [...]

Deutsche Telekom gets shot down in Magenta-lawsuit

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:33:45 +0000

Excuse us if we have a hard time keeping a straight face on this one. It seems that Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile's parent company, has lost its lawsuit against wireless carrier Telia over the use of the color Magenta in their logo. The Danish Eastern Regional High Court today shot down Deutsche Telekom's push to keep Telia [...]

HTC Touch Diamond for T-Mobile looks a little different, they also get a QWERTY version

Wed, 28 May 2008 14:28:52 +0000

The HTC Touch Diamond that was recently announced is coming to T-Mobile (EU, not sure about UK or US). I usually don't comment on operators getting a device and slapping their logo on it, but this is a bit different. The T-Mobile version of the Diamond known as the MDA Compact IV (first picture) has [...]

Nokia XpressMusic 5310 lands on T-Mobile USA

Wed, 21 May 2008 07:30:45 +0000

Previously we thought T-Mobile will release the Nokia XpressMusic 5310 music phone in June, but the Deutsche Telekom-owner mobile operator surprised us today. That's a good news, so I won't rant much about it. The 9.9mm thin handset is designed for those that want to merge their mobile phone with a digital music player. All components [...]

T-Mobile Germany looking to keep iPhone all to itself

Tue, 20 May 2008 23:20:18 +0000

Call them greedy if you want, but T-Mobile Germany isn't going to change their mind about keeping the iPhone all to themselves. It seems that the iPhone is too good to share with other carriers in T-Mobile's home country. Reuters is reporting that T-Mobile expects to continue iPhone exclusivity in Germany. While Apple is rumored to [...]

Sidekick PV210 pops up at the FCC - Sidekick Gekko/Aspen getting FCC'ed?

Mon, 19 May 2008 22:22:09 +0000

There's some serious anticipation for the rumored Sidekick Aspen/Sidekick Gekko handset that's expected to launch later this year. And, like any sanctioned handset in the US, the new Sidekick has to get the green light from the FCC before it can start doing the ole' back and forth with cellular towers in the area. And, as [...]