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T-Mobile Services / Re: metro pc takeover

« on: April 24, 2013, 09:21:30 pm »

Tmo will shut down the MetroPCS towers down in the next couple of years. Tmo will mainly only use MetroPCS spectrum and customers. Maybe a few towers. But if you don't have Tmo HSPA+ in your area, who knows when it'll reach that area. Call Tmo Technical Support and tell them your issue.

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Upcoming Phones / Upcoming Phone Release Dates (v40)

« on: April 23, 2013, 11:31:58 pm »

If I made a mistake or missed something, let me know so I can correct the list.   

If you're wondering what was all released for the year 2012, check HERE to get a recap.

(((I added hyperlinks to either the t-mobile website of the phone (when available), or a recent pic/info of the phone (if available). The phone/device will be underlined, equaling hyperlink.)))

Q1= Jan-Feb-March | Q2= April-May-June | Q3= July-Aug-Sept | Q4= Oct-Nov-Dec

Red= Smart Phone (High End / Flagship) | Blue= Smart Phone (Mid or Low end)
Orange= Feature Phone | Green= Basic Phone | Black= Non-Phone or Unknown


                                                      2013

Nexus 7 --------------------------------------- Jan 16 (Android 4.2 | 7" IPS+ (800p) | QC 1.3GHz Tegra 3 | Wifi & HSPA+21) [Available w/ Tmo service via Google Play]
BB Curve 9315 ----------------------------- Jan 23 (BB7.1 | 2.44" QVGA | 806MHz? | HSPA)
BB Z10 --------------------------------------- March 26 (BB10 | 4.2" LCD (768p) | DC 1.5GHz S4/8960 | 2GB RAM | BT 4.0 | HSPA+42 & LTE)
T-Mobile Sonic 2.0 LTE ---------------- March 27 (ZTE MF96 Mobile Hotspot)
Signal Booster (1900MHz) ------------ April 1?
iPhone 5 ------------------------------------- April 12 (iOS 6.1.3 | 4.0" IPS (640p) | DC 1.3GHz A6 | 16GB | HSPA+42 & LTE) [32/64GB via Tmo online/Apple Store]
iPhone 4S ----------------------------------- April 12 (iOS 6.1.3 | 3.5" IPS (640p) | DC 800MHz A5| 16GB | HSPA)
iPhone 4 ------------------------------------- April 12 (iOS 6.1.3 | 3.5" IPS (640p) | 800MHz A4 | 8GB | HSPA)
HTC One ------------------------------------- April 24 (Android 4.1.2 w/ Sense 5 | 4.7" SLCD3 (1080p) | QC 1.7GHz SD600 (8064T) | 32GB | HSPA+42 & LTE)
Samsung Galaxy S4 (M919) ----------- May 8 (Android 4.2.2 w/ TW6 | 5" SAMOLED HD (1080p) | QC 1.9GHz SD600 (8064AB) | HSPA+42 & LTE)
Nokia Lumia 521 --------------------------- May 22 (WP8 | 4.0" IPS-LCD (480p) | DC 1GHz S4+/8227 | HSPA+21)
Samsung Galaxy Exhibit (T599) ----- May 29 (Android 4.1 w/ TW | 4.0" AMOLED (480p) | DC 1.0GHz | HSPA 14.4)


Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE (T999L) --- June 5 (Android 4.1 w/ TW5 | 4.8" SAMOLED HD (720p) | DC 1.5GHz S4/8960 | HSPA+42 & LTE)
BB Q10 ----------------------------------------- June (BB10 | 3.1" SAMOLED HD (720p) | DC 1.5GHz S4/8960 | 2GB RAM | 16GB | 35-key QWERTY | HSPA+ & LTE)
ZTE Momosa (M4G) ------------------------- Q2
Nokia Lumia 925 ------------------------- Summer (WP8 | 4.5″ AMOLED (768p) | DC 1.5GHz S4/8960 | 16GB | HSPA+ & LTE)
Sony Xperia Z ----------------------------- Summer (Android 4.1.2 | 5" TFT-LCD (1080p) | QC 1.5GHz S4Pro/8064A | HSPA+42 & LTE)
Sony Xperia Z Tablet -------------------- Summer (Android 4.1 | 10.1" TFT-LCD (1200p) | QC 1.5GHz S4Pro/8064A | HSPA+ & LTE)


                                                   

Tmo unconfirmed (rumored/document leaks) or Confirmed AWS

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T-mobile Deals / Re: HTC One Pre-Order was the most confusing one EVER!!!

« on: April 23, 2013, 06:10:30 pm »

Yupp. Just go to a Tmo Store and pick one up. I might pick one up to hold me over until the next Nexus this fall/winter. Hopefully the next Nexus blows me away. The N4 didn't. I'm still using my GNex.

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The Circus (lounge) / Re: LTE in Atlanta?

« on: April 20, 2013, 11:55:37 am »

I have a good feeling ATL is close to launch since its a big market. Seattle/Bellevue is Tmo's HQ, but it hasn't launched here yet, but it has been spotted around here.

Keep checking here: http://opensignal.com/reports/t-mobile-lte-rollout/  -and here- http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1792144-official-T-Mobile-USA-LTE-thread

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Tech Hotline / Re: Prism to Lumia 521

« on: April 20, 2013, 11:49:12 am »

I have a prepaid Prism Android phone (the $30 Walmart deal). I'm planning on getting the Lumia 521 when it comes out next week.

Will T-Mobile allow me to move my prepaid plan to this new phone? If not, can I have the sim trimmed to micro-sim size and just swap the sim to the new phone?

thanks for the help!

T-Mobile is GSM/HSPA+/LTE, which equals SIM Card Hot-Swapping. So yes, you can place your sim card into the next phone. If they're different sizes, either cut it, or have a Tmo Store Quick Transfer to the new Sim Card.

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T-mobile Deals / Re: Why Nexus 4 costs more on Tmobile

« on: April 14, 2013, 05:29:23 am »

That's the "normal" price/msrp. The Google Play price is somewhat "subsidized". Like how Tmo's iPhone is somewhat "subsidized" (~$70 cheaper) from the Apple store price, even without a locked down 2 year contract.

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T-Mobile Services / Re: Uncarrier plans...

« on: March 26, 2013, 11:31:04 pm »

Thanks

Since its family plan, it might be $200-180 per line. I never had a family plan so i'm not sure how ETF is handled.

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T-Mobile Services / Re: Uncarrier plans...

« on: March 26, 2013, 05:28:10 pm »

Its pro-rated after 11 months. So between $200-180 right now.

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Upcoming Phones / Re: Upcoming Phone Release Dates (v39)

« on: March 25, 2013, 09:34:38 pm »

Any ideas if the Z10 is really going to launch on the 26th? I'm getting mixed reports. . .

Yes --> http://www.tmonews.com/2013/03/t-mobile-retail-stores-readying-blackberry-z10-inventory-for-tomorrow/

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Upcoming Phones / Upcoming Phone Release Dates (v39)

« on: March 15, 2013, 01:27:39 pm »

If I made a mistake or missed something, let me know so I can correct the list.   

If you're wondering what was all released for the year 2012, check HERE to get a recap.

(((I added hyperlinks to either the t-mobile website of the phone (when available), or a recent pic/info of the phone (if available). The phone/device will be underlined, equaling hyperlink.)))

Q1= Jan-Feb-March | Q2= April-May-June | Q3= July-Aug-Sept | Q4= Oct-Nov-Dec

Red= Smart Phone (High End / Flagship) | Blue= Smart Phone (Mid or Low end)
Orange= Feature Phone | Green= Basic Phone | Black= Non-Phone or Unknown


                                                      2013

Nexus 7 --------------------------------------- Jan 16 (Android 4.2 | 7" IPS+ (800p) | QC 1.3GHz Tegra 3 | Wifi & HSPA+21) [Available w/ Tmo service via Google Play]
BB Curve 9315 ----------------------------- Jan 23 (BB7.1 | 2.44" QVGA | 806MHz? | HSPA)
BB Z10 --------------------------------------- March 26 (BB10 | 4.2" LCD (768p) | DC 1.5GHz S4/8960 | 2GB RAM | BT 4.0 | HSPA+42 & LTE)
T-Mobile Sonic 2.0 LTE ---------------- March 27 (ZTE MF96 Mobile Hotspot)
Signal Booster (1900MHz) ------------ April 1?
iPhone 5 ------------------------------------- April 12 (iOS 6.1.3 | 4.0" IPS (640p) | DC 1.3GHz A6 | 16GB | HSPA+42 & LTE) [32/64GB via Tmo online/Apple Store]
iPhone 4S (16GB) ------------------------ April 12 (iOS 6.1.3 | 3.5" IPS (640p) | DC 800MHz A5| HSPA)
iPhone 4 (8GB) ---------------------------- April 12 (iOS 6.1.3 | 3.5" IPS (640p) | 800MHz A4 | HSPA)


HTC One ------------------------------------- April 24 (Android 4.1.2 w/ Sense 5 | 4.7" SLCD3 (1080p) | QC 1.7GHz SD600 (8064T) | 32/64GB | HSPA+42 & LTE)
Nokia Flame 4G --------------------------- April 24 (Lumia 521/620?) (WP8)
Samsung Galaxy S4 ---------------------- May 1 (Android 4.2.2 w/ TW6 | 5" SAMOLED HD (1080p) | QC 1.9GHz SD600 (8960T) | HSPA+42 & LTE)
Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE (T999L) ------ Q2 (Android 4.1 w/ TW5 | 4.8" SAMOLED HD (720p) | DC 1.5GHz S4/8960 | HSPA+42 & LTE)
Samsung Galaxy Exhibit (T599) -------- Q2 (Android 4.1 w/ TW | 4.0" AMOLED (480p) | DC 1.0GHz | HSPA 14.4)
ZTE Momosa (M4G) ------------------------- Q2
BB Q10 -------------------------------------- Summer (BB10)
Sony Xperia Z ----------------------------- Summer (Android 4.1.2 | 5" TFT-LCD (1080p) | QC 1.5GHz S4Pro (8064) | HSPA+42 & LTE)


                                                   

Tmo unconfirmed (rumored/document leaks) or Confirmed AWS

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The Circus (lounge) / Re: TmoNews Chat Thread #XV

« on: February 19, 2013, 02:42:58 am »

Pretty dead roun here huh.

 

Where have you been T1? Haven't seen you here in awhiiiiile.

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Upcoming Phones / Upcoming Phone Release Dates (v38)

« on: February 08, 2013, 02:35:48 am »

If I made a mistake or missed something, let me know so I can correct the list.   

If you're wondering what was all released for the year 2012, check HERE to get a recap.

(((I added hyperlinks to either the t-mobile website of the phone (when available), or a recent pic/info of the phone (if available). The phone/device will be underlined, equaling hyperlink.)))

Q1= Jan-Feb-March | Q2= April-May-June | Q3= July-Aug-Sept | Q4= Oct-Nov-Dec

Red= Smart Phone (High End / Flagship) | Blue= Smart Phone (Mid or Low end)
Orange= Feature Phone | Green= Basic Phone | Black= Non-Phone or Unknown


                                                      2013

Nexus 7 --------------------------------------- Jan 16 (Android 4.2 | 7" IPS+ (800p) | QC 1.3GHz Tegra 3 | Wifi & HSPA+21) [Available w/ Tmo service via Google Play]
BB Curve 9315 ----------------------------- Jan 23 (BB7.1 | 2.44" QVGA | 806MHz? | HSPA)


BB Z10 --------------------------------------- March 27 (BB10 | 4.2" (768p) | DC 1.5GHz | 2GB RAM | BT 4.0 | HSPA+ & LTE)
Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE (T999L) - March 27 (Android 4.1 w/ TW5 | 4.8" SAMOLED HD (720p) | DC 1.5GHz S4/8960 | 2GB RAM | BT 4.0 | HSPA+42 & LTE)
Samsung Galaxy Exhibit (T599) --- March 27 (Android 4.1 w/ TW | 4.0" AMOLED (480p) | DC 1.0GHz | HSPA 14.4)
ZTE Momosa (M4G) -------------------- March 27
ZTE MF96 (Mobile Hotspot) --------- March 27 (T-Mobile Sonic 2.0 Mobile HotSpot LTE?)
HTC One/M7 -------------------------------- March (Android 4.1.2 w/ Sense 5 | 4.7" SLCD3 (1080p) | QC 1.7GHz SD600 (8064T) | 2GB RAM | 32/64GB OBS | HSPA+42 & LTE)
Signal Booster (1900MHz) ------------- April 1
Nokia Flame 4G --------------------------- April 24 (Lumia 521/620?) (WP8)
Samsung Galaxy S4 ------------------------ Q2 (Android 4.2 w/ TW6)
iPhone 5 ----------------------------------------- Q2 (iOS6 | 4.0" (640p) IPS | DC 1.0GHz A6 | LTE & HSPA+42) [Compatible w/ Tmo's LTE (1700)]
BB Q10 ------------------------------------- Summer (BB10)


                                                   

Tmo unconfirmed (rumored/document leaks) or Confirmed AWS

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Nokia Lumia 710 / Re: Has anyone been successful getting 7.8

« on: January 31, 2013, 07:07:09 pm »

Gotta wait for US carriers now. In your case, Tmo.

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Tech Hotline / Re: Why did T-Mobile activate BAND 2 1900 HSPA+ w/ NO Connection to Service?

« on: January 29, 2013, 01:43:35 am »

Weird

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Tech Hotline / Re: Why did T-Mobile activate BAND 2 1900 HSPA+ w/ NO Connection to Service?

« on: January 25, 2013, 07:42:18 pm »

Still a work in progress for that tower?

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The Circus (lounge) / Re: What are YOUR frustrations?!!!!!!

« on: January 16, 2013, 09:29:06 pm »

Its weird its not how it was back in the day. Ghost town here =(

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Upcoming Phones / Re: Upcoming Phone Release Dates (v37)

« on: January 16, 2013, 06:39:02 pm »

Yea, but bearly. Mainly in the forums for this list, which helps me (and the few others) out. Surprised its still dead here, but the blog is booming.

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Upcoming Phones / Upcoming Phone Release Dates (v37)

« on: December 31, 2012, 10:05:59 pm »

If I made a mistake or missed something, let me know so I can correct the list.   

If you're wondering what was all released for the year 2012, check HERE to get a recap.

(((I added hyperlinks to either the t-mobile website of the phone (when available), or a recent pic/info of the phone (if available). The phone/device will be underlined, equaling hyperlink.)))

Q1= Jan-Feb-March | Q2= April-May-June | Q3= July-Aug-Sept | Q4= Oct-Nov-Dec

Red= Smart Phone (High End / Flagship) | Blue= Smart Phone (Mid or Low end)
Orange= Feature Phone | Green= Basic Phone | Black= Non-Phone or Unknown


                                                     2013

Nexus 7 -------------------------------------- Jan 16 (Android 4.2 | 7" IPS+ (800p) | QC 1.3GHz Tegra 3 | Wifi & HSPA+21) [Available w/ Tmo service via Google Play]
BB Curve 9315 ---------------------------- Jan 23 (BB7.1 | 2.44" QVGA | 806MHz? | HSPA)


LG? Nexus 7 ------------------------------- Feb 27
iPhone 5 ---------------------------------------- Q1 (March 17?) (iOS6 | 4.0" (640p) IPS | DC 1.0GHz A6 | LTE & HSPA+42) [Compatible w/ Tmo's LTE (1700)]
BB Z10 ------------------------------------- March 27 (aka Lisbon) (BB10 | 4.2" (768p) | DC 1.5GHz | 2GB RAM | BT 4.0 | HSPA+ & LTE)
Samsung GS3 LTE (T999L) -------- March 27
Samsung Galaxy Exhibit (T599) -- March 27 (Android 4.1 w/ TW | 4.0" AMOLED (480p) | DC 1.0GHz | HSPA 14.4)
ZTE Momosa (M4G) ------------------- March 27
ZTE MF96 (Mobile Hotspot) --------- March 27 (T-Mobile Sonic 2.0 Mobile HotSpot LTE?)
Samsung T899 ------------------------------- Q1 (Odyssey?/ATIV S?) (WP8 | 4.8" SAMOLED HD (720p) | DC 1.5GHz S4/8960 | HSPA+42 & LTE)
Samsung Galaxy S4 ----------------------- Q2 (Android 4.2 w/ TW6)
HTC M7 ----------------------------------------- Q2 (Android 4.1.2 w/ Sense 5 | 4.7" SLCD3/SoLux (1080p) | 1.7GHz S4Pro/APQ 8064 | HSPA+42 & LTE)




                                                   

Tmo unconfirmed (rumored/document leaks) or Confirmed AWS

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Upcoming Phones / T-Mo Phones & Devices of 2012

« on: December 31, 2012, 10:00:05 pm »

If I made a mistake or missed something, let me know so I can correct the list.   

If you're wondering what was all released for the year 2011, check HERE to get a recap.

(((I added hyperlinks to either the t-mobile website of the phone (when available), or a recent pic/info of the phone (if available). The phone/device will be underlined, equaling hyperlink.)))

Red= Smart Phone (High End) | Blue= Smart Phone (Mid or Low end)
Orange= Feature Phone | Green= Basic Phone | Black= Non-Phone or Unknown

                                                     2012

Galaxy Nexus -------------------------------- Dec (Android 4.0.1 | 4.65" HD-SAMOLED (720p) | DC 1.2GHz OMAP 4460 | 16GB BIS | HSPA+21)
Nokia Lumia 710 ------------------------- Jan 11 (WP7.5 | 3.7" CB-LCD | 1.4GHz S2/8255T | 14.4 HSPA)
Samsung GS Blaze 4G (T769) --- March 28 (Smaller SGS2) (Android 2.3.6 w/ TW4 | 4" SAMOLED | DC 1.5GHz S3/8060 | HSPA+42)
HTC One S -------------------------------- April 25 (Android 4.0.3 w/ Sense 4 | 4.3" SAMOLED (540p) | DC 1.5GHz S4/8260A | 16GB BIS | HSPA+42)
Huawei Prism ----------------------------- May 23 (Android 2.3 | 3.5" HVGA | 600MHz | 7.2 HSPA)
Samsung Galaxy S3 (T999) -------- June 21 (P.Blue) (Android 4.0.4 w/ TW5 | 4.8" SAMOLED HD (720p) | DC 1.5GHz S4/8960 | 2GB RAM | BT 4.0 | HSPA+42)
Samsung Galaxy S3 (T999) -------- June 21 (White) (Android 4.0.4 w/ TW5 | 4.8" SAMOLED HD (720p) | DC 1.5GHz S4/8960 | 2GB RAM | BT 4.0 | HSPA+42)
Samsung Galaxy Note (T879) ------ Aug 8 (Android 4.0.4 w/ TW4 | 5.3" SAMOLED HD (800p) | DC 1.5GHz S3/8660 | HSPA+42)
myTouch by Huawei -------------------- Aug 8 (Android 2.3.6 w/ MyTouch skin | 4" LCD | 1.4GHz S2/8255T | 14.4 HSPA)
myTouch Q by Huawei ----------------- Aug 8 (Android 2.3.6 w/ MyTouch skin | 4" LCD | 1.4GHz S2/8255T | 14.4 HSPA)
Samsung Cacao (T159) --------------- Aug 8
ZTE Concord ----------------------------- Aug 26 (Android 2.3 | 3.5" LCD) (Target & Wal-Mart only?)
Galaxy S Relay 4G (T699) --------- Sept 19 (Android 4.0.4 w/ TW4 | 4" SAMOLED | 5-row KB | DC 1.5GHz S4/8260A | HSPA+42)
Huawei Summit -------------------------- Oct 19 (Android 2.3 w/o Google SVCS | 3.5" HVGA | Wi-Fi Calling | 3MP | HSPA)
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (T889) --- Oct 24 (Android 4.1.1 w/ TW5 | 5.5" SAMOLED+ HD (720p) | QC 1.6GHz Exynos 4412 | 2GB RAM | BT 4.0 | HSPA+42 & LTE)
LG L9 ---------------------------------------- Oct 31 (Android 4.0.4 w/ LG skin | 4.5" IPS (540p) | DC 1.0GHz OMAP 4430 | HSPA+21)
Nexus 7 ------------------------------------- Nov 5 (Android 4.2 | 7" IPS+ (800p) | QC 1.3GHz Tegra 3 | Wifi & HSPA+21) [Available w/ Tmo service via Google Play]
HTC One S (Black) --------------------- Nov 7 (Android 4.0.3 w/ Sense 4 | 4.3" SAMOLED (540p) | DC 1.5GHz S4/8260A | 16GB BIS | HSPA+42) [Tmo Online/CS ONLY]
Nexus 4 ------------------------------------ Nov 14 (Android 4.2 | 4.7" IPS+ (768p) | DC 1.5GHz S4PRO | 16GB BIS | HSPA+42)
HTC 8X ------------------------------------- Nov 14 (WP8 | 4.3" SLCD2 (720p) | DC 1.5GHz S4/8260A | 16GB BIS | HSPA+42)
Nokia Lumia 810 ----------------------- Nov 14 (WP8 | 4.3" CB-OLED | 1.2GHz S4/8260A | HSPA+42)
Samsung G-Tab 2 10.1" (T779) --- Nov 14 (Android 4.0.4 | 10.1" PLS (800p) | DC 1.5GHz S4/8960 | BT4.0 | Wifi & HSPA+42)
Dell Inspiron 14z Ultrabook --------- Nov 14 (Win8 | 14" LCD/LED (768p) | 1.80GHz i3-3217U (3MB Cache) | 128GB SSD | Wifi & HSPA+)

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T-Mobile Services / Re: time frame on 1900MHz refarming?

« on: December 23, 2012, 03:22:25 pm »

Thanks for the responses and explanation of how they do this type of maintenance.

Yeah, I guess I'm just not in love with my options that have both PCS and AWS. I was considering the Nexus 4, but it has a few elements I'm feeling like I don't want to deal with (the limited internal storage and glass back, also to a lesser extent the mediocre camera).

So the One X+ was seeming like a better alternative to me.

I'm surprised that they would not be rolling out PCS at a higher power. I thought the whole point was to get iPhone users? If people are only getting mediocre 3G reception it doesn't seem like it's going to be very effective at luring these customers.

I'm not sure why its like that right now. I'm not sure if that's WCDMA/3G fault or if Tmo has the power lower for whatever reason. Hopefully that can be addressed in the near time.

As for AWS+PCS HSPA+ get either the GS3 or Note 2 since the N4 rubs you the wrong way. And i'm not sure if AT&T's HOX+ supports AWS HSPA+ also.