As SNL so masterfully parodied, TV commercials for wireless carriers are usually a mess of vague technical jargon, meaningless graphs and annoying spokespeople. But who actually has the fastest wireless network?
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Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile USA: What Happens Next?
Casting thin-veiled aspersions the government’s way, AT&T threw in the towel last night, scuppering its plans to purchase T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom. $39 billion dollars AT&T would’ve paid the German-based company will …
AT&T Drops Bid for T-Mobile, Criticizes Government for Opposition
So that’s it then: AT&T says it’s officially putting its protracted and recently all but dead attempt to snatch up T-Mobile USA out to pasture. Make that $39 billion dollars German-based parent company Deutsche Telekom won’t see, …
AT&T Vows to Pursue T-Mobile Acquisition, Immediately Hints Otherwise
If you thought that withdrawing its merger application from the Federal Communications Commission following accusations of providing “flawed information” would deter AT&T from pursuing its acquisition of T-Mobile, then you’ve …
Holiday Giftables: T-Mobile Prepaid 4G Mobile HotSpot
What is it? A pre-paid 4G hotspot that converts wireless data access from T-Mobile’s network into a Wi-Fi hotspot for use on up to five different devices.
How much? $130 at T-Mobile—or currently $92 at Amazon.
Who’d like …
“AT&T has to explore ways to salvage as much spectrum out of the deal as it can.”
“The record clearly shows that, in no uncertain terms, this merger would result in a massive loss of U.S. jobs and investment.”
AT&T Faces Major FCC Hurdle in T-Mobile Acquisition
U.S. regulators are playing a game of chess with AT&T as the wireless network looks to close its $39 billion T-Mobile deal. The problem is that not everyone seems to be keen on the idea—including the FCC.
The FCC has …
Judge Allows Sprint’s AT&T/T-Mobile Lawsuit to Proceed
The $39 billion merger between AT&T and T-Mobile may still be going ahead, but it’ll have to face a lawsuit claiming unfair competition from Sprint and C Spire before it can be finalized, with a U.S. District Judge allowing the companies’ case to proceed after dismissing some of their more outrageous claims.
Judge Ellen Huvelle ruled …
T-Mobile’s No-Contract 4G Android Phone Doesn’t Look Terrible
Earlier this month, T-Mobile and Walmart announced a $30 per month, no-contract smartphone plan with unlimited data and text messaging. Now, they’re ready to talk about the actual phones.
The first handset will be Samsung’s Exhibit II 4G, and it’ll be available at Walmart starting October 27 for $200 without a contract, or $80 with a …
So That’s Why T-Mobile Isn’t Getting the iPhone
With the Wall Street Journal reporting that Sprint essentially bet the company on the iPhone, it’s suddenly obvious why T-Mobile isn’t getting its own iPhone anytime soon.
Sprint reportedly committed to purchase 30.5 million iPhones over the next four years–an estimated $20 billion value–whether consumers buy them or not. It’s a …
T-Mobile to Offer No-Contract 4G, Unlimited Texting and 100 Voice Minutes for $30
T-Mobile has partnered with Walmart to offer up a pretty tantalizing prepaid service plan. Starting October 16, you’ll be able to get 4G data, unlimited text messages, and 100 voice minutes for $30 per month.
While the text messages are truly unlimited, the 4G data is limited to five gigabytes (which should be more than enough for …