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T-Mobile Drops iPhone Down Payments in Time for Holiday Shopping

T-Mobile Drops iPhone Down Payments in Time for Holiday Shopping

T-Mobile continues to spread holiday cheer with our most affordable out of pocket prices on wireless devices. Starting December 11, T-Mobile is dropping the upfront price of some of the most popular iPhones® to $0 down for well-qualified new and existing customers. This limited-time offer includes the 16GB models of iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c. iPad Air, iPad mini and iPad mini with Retina display are also currently priced at $0 down for well-qualified new and existing customers.

Customers can get iPhone 5s in the 16GB model for $0 down with 24 equal monthly payments of $27, with a no annual service contract Simple Choice Plan. Customers can get iPhone 5c in the 16GB model for $0 down with 24 equal monthly payments of $22.91.

Current iPad pricing:

iPad Air (16GB) - $0 down with 24 equal monthly payments of $26.25, with a no annual service contract Simple Choice Plan.

iPad mini (16GB) - $0 down with 24 equal monthly payments of $17.91, with a no annual service contract Simple Choice Plan.

iPad mini with Retina display (16GB) - $0 down with 24 equal monthly payments of $22.08, with a no annual service contract Simple Choice Plan.

Low upfront costs combined with our affordable Simple Choice Plan make T-Mobile a great overall value this holiday season. Simple Choice includes unlimited talk, text and Web on our nationwide 4G LTE network and now unlimited text and data in 100+ countries - at no extra charge.

iPhone customers also can take advantage of T-Mobile's groundbreaking upgrade program, JUMP!(TM), which allows them to upgrade their phones when they want, up to twice a year after six months of enrollment.

iPhone 5s redefines the best smartphone experience in the world with amazing new features all packed into a remarkable thin and light design, including the Apple-designed A7 64-bit chip, all-new 8 megapixel iSight camera with True Tone flash and introducing Touch ID, an innovative way to simply and securely unlock your phone with just the touch of a finger. iPhone 5c features an all new-design, packed with features people know and love like the beautiful 4-inch Retina display, blazing fast performance of the A6 chip, and the 8 megapixel iSight camera - all while delivering great battery life.* iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c both offer more LTE bands than any other smartphone in the world** and include all-new FaceTime HD cameras.

iPad Air features a stunning 9.7-inch Retina display in a new thinner and lighter design. Precision-engineered to weigh just one pound, iPad Air is 20 percent thinner and 28 percent lighter than the fourth generation iPad, and with a narrower bezel the borders of iPad Air are dramatically thinner-making content even more immersive. iPad mini with Retina display brings all the pixels from the 9.7-inch iPad to its 7.9-inch screen, delivering razor sharp text and detail in the same amazingly thin and light design. The iPads feature the powerful and power-efficient Apple-designed A7 chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture, ultrafast wireless with faster built-in Wi-Fi and expanded LTE cellular connectivity, and the newly-designed iOS 7 featuring hundreds of great new features.

The $0 down promotion will be available nationwide at participating T-Mobile retail stores, select dealers and online at www.T-Mobile.com.

* Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.
** LTE coverage not available in some areas. Network speeds may vary. See www.T-Mobile.com for coverage details.

Device pricing for well-qualified customers. If you cancel wireless service, remaining balance on device becomes due. Total price for iPhone 5s $648, iPhone 5c $549.84, iPad Air $630, iPad mini $429.84, & iPad mini w/ Retina display $529.92. O% APR O.A.C.

Taxes & fees addit'l; total device tax due at sale. Global data coverage with capable device; not for extended international travel. See details & included countries at www.T-Mobile.com.

Upgrade and Save offers coming on December 11, $0 down on 32GB iPhone 5c, Note III and more [Rumor]

T-Mobile is hitting the holiday season hard. From Black Friday the company’s been rolling out a variety of special offers, including $0 down on handsets like the iPhone 5s and 5c, which have since gone back up in terms of initial down payment cost.

The next stage of the holiday discounts, according to one of our sources, is the second phase of an “Upgrade and Save” holiday offer.

Select users who are due an upgrade will be sent a message informing them that they’re selected, and be told the amount of discount that they’re due. This discount will range from $25 to $200. Beginning December 11, these direct mailers will be sent out with details on the preselected offers for each eligible user. Also from that date, the following handsets will be available for $0 down:

•Galaxy Note II
•Galaxy Note III
•Galaxy S III
•Galaxy S 4
•Samsung LTE Hotspot
•iPhone 5 16GB & 32 GB
•iPhone 5c 16GB & 32 GB
•iPhone 5s 16GB
•Optimus F3

This offer is open to upgrade customers only, and will only apply if the subscriber has met the the “tenure eligibility requirements” of their plan. Phase 1, which included LG, Sony and Samsung phones ends on December 10th. From the 11th, it’ll include the Samsung, LG and Apple devices mentioned above. Interestingly, the 32GB model iPhone 5c is included, and Tmo continues to offer the iPhone 5, which amazingly is still $199 upfront on a new line.

If we get any form of confirmation or any further information, we’ll be sure to update the post.

http://www.tmonews.com

T-Mobile to offer $0 upgrades on Galaxy Note 3, S4, S III, and Note II on December 11

During the Black Friday weekend, T-Mobile had the numerous Samsung flagships available on a discount, and now the carrier is rumored to be preparing yet another sale as part of the second phase of an “Upgrade and Save” holiday offer. Under this offer, select users who are due for an upgrade will be informed that they’re eligible, and will be able to upgrade to the Galaxy S III, S4, Note II, or Note 3 for $0 in upfront payment.

The offer is expected to go live tomorrow, December 11, and will be for upgrade customers that meet the “tenure eligibility requirements” of their current plan. We’ll be sure to update this post when the deal goes live, so if you’ve been wanting to upgrade to a new phone on T-Mobile, be sure to keep an eye out.

http://www.sammobile.com

Android 4.3 finally arriving for Galaxy Note 2 users

A little later than expected, but I guess late is always better than never. Android 4.3 has finally arrived for the Galaxy Note 2, a week or so later than was planned. A handful of readers have emailed/tweeted us to inform us that new software is available to download now. It should be available as an OTA update, but if it’s not showing up automatically, head on over to the settings menu and check manually.

Let us know if you’re seeing the update, and if you’ve managed to install it without any issues.

What the delay was for, we don’t know, but if it was anything like the delay for the other Samsung devices, it’s more than likely a few extra days to iron out a few bugs. Last week, we had heard from one user that they’d managed to get it installed ahead of public release. But, upon trying again, he couldn’t repeat his success.

This time it’s official. So, go download.

http://www.tmonews.com

T-Mobile Galaxy Note II (SGH-T889) getting Android 4.3 update

The Android 4.3 update for various Samsung devices is slowly but surely making its way to users in the past few weeks, and now it’s the turn of the T-Mobile variant of the Galaxy Note II to receive the much-awaited new version of Android. The update (build number T889UVUCMK7) is appearing on users’ devices since a few hours, and is available as an over-the-air update as usual. For those that haven’t received it yet, a check in the Settings » About phone » Software updates menu might help, or they can simply download the firmware from our firmware section and update manually.
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The Android 4.3 update brings the following changes and features:
  • - GALAXY GEAR Support
  • - TRIM Support (Makes the device much faster)
  • - Samsung KNOX
  • - Samsung Wallet (Pre-loaded)
  • - Better RAM management
  • - Core UI elements updated to the ones on the Galaxy S4 (Galaxy S4′s theme all over)
  • - New Samsung Keyboard
  • - GPU drivers have been updated (Higher GPU benchmark scores)
  • - New Lockscreen: Multiple Widgets, improved ripple effect than Android 4.1.2, ability to change clock size and set a personal message
  • - New screen modes (From S4): Adapt Display and Professional Photo
  • - Daydream
  • - Driving mode
  • - Actionable notifications
  • - Move-to-SD-card feature
  • - New Camera mode : Sound and Shot
  • - New Additions in Notification Centre
  • - Completely revamped Settings UI (Tabbed interface – Exactly like the Galaxy S4)
  • - Implementation of Voice controls (Let’s you control various parts of the phone using voice commands – Galaxy S4 feature)
  • - New Samsung Apps: Calculator, Clock, Contacts, Gallery, Music
  • - Full screen Samsung apps
  • - New S-Voice (from Galaxy S4)
  • http://www.sammobile.com

China Mobile iPhone preorders start from Thursday, ship from the 18th

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that whilst China Mobile’s 4G services do not launch until the 18th, the carrier will open preorders for the iPhone from this Thursday, the 12th of December.

The information is sourced from a customer representative conversation the Journal had with the carrier, after attempting to preorder an iPhone today, after the Journal found a new advertisement for China Mobile’s 4G service on its website (shown above).

The representative said that iPhone orders begin on Thursday.

“Customers can begin to preorder for our new 4G services from Dec. 12 through the company’s website and some dedicated branches in Shanghai. But we will only start providing commercial 4G services after Dec. 18,” the customer services operator said.

China Mobile will offer the iPhone alongside a new pricing plan, although details of the new offer are currently not known. China Mobile’s website says 4G coverage will reach Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Tianjian, Shenzhen and Nanjing by the end of the year.

Analysts are expectantly awaiting the iPhone’s launch on the worlds-biggest carrier, with some estimating that the partnership will be attributable for about 38 million of Apple’s total iPhone sales in 2014.

http://9to5mac.com

T-Mobile Pre-Paid Nokia Lumia 521 4G Smartphone

The compact 521 4G T-Mobile Pre-Paid Nokia Lumia Smartphone is a Windows Phone that sports a memory card slot, 5MP camera and a front camera. The cell phone also has a removable battery, a 1 GHz processor, and is 4G-capable. This T-Mobile Pre-Paid Smartphone also has the ability to integrate with Xbox, Windows 8 and SkyDrive. This phone is a smart choice to connect, play games or get your daily weather, in addition to talking to friends and family.

Nokia Lumia 521 4G Smartphone:
Windows Phone 8 operating system
5 megapixel camera with auto focus
HD video recording at 720p, 30fps
8GB internal memory, expandable up to 64GB
1430mAh battery
Quad-band 4G UMTS/HSPA+ 42
1GHz, dual-core Qualcomm 82270 processor
WiFi for data (802.11b/g/n/e)

Black Friday deals all week long: LG G2 for $0 down, $48 off S4/Note 3, $30 off Nexus 5

It’s that week of the year! Companies have been announcing their special deals for Black Friday all week. T-Mobile’s Black Friday deals have now gone live and apply all week long, and they include some of the hottest phones on the market.
The key highlights this year are:
Hit the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals page on T-Mobile.com to see all the deals, or just hit the links in each individual offer listed above, they’ll take you straight to the product.

T-Mobile offering $48 off Galaxy S4 and Note 3 on Black Friday, $40 off Galaxy S3

T-Mobile is already giving away a free Bluetooth speaker with the Galaxy S4 as part of its Black Friday deal, but it seems that’s not all – the carrier is also offering a straight $48 discount on both Samsung flagships, the Galaxy S4 and Note 3, with the use of coupon codes GS4DEAL andSAVENOTE3. Also included in the deals is the Galaxy S III, which will cost you $40 less in down payment, though it’s not exactly the latest and greatest smartphone you can currently buy.
The deals are already live and will be valid all week, so just follow the links below to save some money on some of Samsung’s latest smartphones.

Software update: Samsung Galaxy S 4

Understanding the software version

Beginning November 26, the Samsung Galaxy S 4 will have an optional software update to Android version 4.3 / Software M919UVUEMK2 via Over-the-Air manual pull down and Samsung Kies over Wi-Fi only. This update includes KNOX and Samsung Gear support.

You can update in two ways:
  • Over the air (OTA) update to M919UVUEMK2: OTA manual pull down update is available over Wi-Fi only as of 11/26/2013 through February 1, 2014.
  • Manual download to M919UVUEMK2: If you did not want to update via OTA, you can update via Samsung Kies. Verify you are on the latest version of Kies prior to attempting the update. Seehttp://www.samsung.com/us/kies/ to confirm the version.

Current Baseband VersionUpdate Status
M919UVUEMK2
This software version is current. Your device software is up to date.
M919UVUAMDL
M919UVUAMDB
  • The update is still being sent to customers via OTA. You must wait to receive the OTA.
  • You can manually update to Android version 4.3 Baseband version M919UVUEMK2. See above for steps to manually update via Kies.
Other versions
T-Mobile and Samsung will not send you a software update.

Devices with non-T-Mobile software versions are out of warranty and do not receive updates.
Software versions

Android version 4.3 / Baseband version M919UVUEMK2- Current version
  • Version
    • Android version 4.3 / Baseband version M919UVUEMK2
    • Approved 11/26/2013
    • OTA and Samsung Kies update available 11/26/2013
  • Improvements:
    • KNOX
    • Samsung Galaxy Gear support
  • Prerequisites
    • M919UVUAMDL
    • Device software is not rooted
    • 50% battery life
    • Latest version of Kies software downloaded on PC or MAC
    • Data connection
    • File size of update is 781 MB
Android version 4.3 / Baseband version M919UVUAMDL 
  • Version
    • Android version 4.2.2 / Baseband version M919UVUAMDL
    • Approved 5/7/2013
    • OTA and Samsung Kies update available 5/7/2013
  • Improvements:
    • Visual Voicemail app improvements
    • ISIS app improvements
  • Prerequisites
    • M919UVUAMDB
    • Device software is not rooted
    • 50% battery life
    • Latest version of Kies software downloaded on PC or MAC
    • Data connection
    • File size of update is 168 MB

Android version 4.2.2 / Baseband version M919UVUAMDB - Original software
Version

Features
  • 5" Super AMOLED
  • 13 MP front facing/2 MP rear facing Camera with Dual shot
  • Enhanced Camera experience
  • Air Gestures
  • S Health
  • Watch ON



How tos

Download update via OTA
Check for updates
Note:Update to M919UVUEMK2 requires a Wi-Fi connection.
  1. From the Home screen, press the Menu key.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap the More tab.
  4. Tap About device.
  5. Tap Software update.
    • If you are not connected to Wi-Fi, you will receive a prompt to connect.
    • If Wi-Fi is not available, tap on OK.
    • If the update is not available, you will receive the message The device is up-to-date.
  6. Follow the on-screen prompts.
  7. Wait as your phone restarts and updates to Android version 4.3/Baseband version M919UVUEMK2.
Download update
  1. You will receive a notification message when the update is available for you.
  2. From the message Notification Screen, tap Download.
  3. Tap Install Now.
  4. Wait as your phone restarts and updates to Android version 4.3/Baseband version M919UVUEMK2.

Download update via Kies
Note: All troubleshooting support for the Kies desktop experience including installation, connectivity between handset and Kies as well as device OS updates should be forwarded to Samsung. See Samsung Kies for more information.

Installing Kies
  1. Download the most recent version of Kies by visiting http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/ (Select the SAMSUNG Kies version compatible with the PC)
    Note:
    • Save the file to a desired location - the Desktop is recommended for easy access.
    • Ensure you are on the most recent Kies version. If you attempt to check for Kies updates manually through the application, older versions may not recognize that there is a new version available. Compare your version number (found in Help > Kies Info) with that available through Samsung (click the file to download, on the download screen, the file name will include 2.x.x.x.xxxxx_, this is the current version available).
  2. Double click the Kies file. The program will self extract, no action is required
  3. Select the desired Language and Location, then click Next.
  4. Read the license agreement, check the box for "I accept..." and click Next.
  5. Kies will begin the installation. No action is required.
  6. When the process is complete, click Finish.
Prepare the Samsung Galaxy S 4
Note: USB Debugging is only needed when using a MAC to Update via Kies.
  1. From the Android home screen, press the Menu key and tap Settings.
  2. Tap Developer options.
  3. Tap Ok.
  4. Tap USB Debugging.
  5. Tap the Home key to exit the settings menu.
  6. Insert the USB data cable into the phone and then into an available port on the computer.
  7. Select Media device(MTP) at the phone prompt. The PC should recognize several devices and begin installation. This is normal and may take a few minutes. Unplug the data cable when completed.
Upgrade the device to Android version 4.2.2/Baseband version M919UVUEMK2
Important: Verify you have backed up all of your data, including the contents of the internal (non-removable) SD card, to prevent unnecessary data loss.
  1. On the PC, open the Kies application.
  2. Connect the device to the computer using the included USB cable.
  3. Once Kies recognizes the device, a popup window will appear.
  4. Click Update.
  5. Read the Caution statements and select the I have read... check box.
  6. If desired, select Allow saving to back up the device. If not, select Proceed without saving.
  7. Click Start Upgrade.
  8. The software will download to the PC, and then to the device.
  9. When the update completes, the 'Firmware Upgrade Complete' window will appear.
  10. Click OK to confirm.

Help

If you are experiencing any difficulty completing the software update after downloading the OTA, contact Customer Care for further assistance.

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T-Mobile Galaxy S 4 Android 4.3 update begins today

The Android 4.3 update has been rolling out for those with a US Cellular and AT&T branded Galaxy S 4. And as of today, it looks like the same Jelly Bean update has begun for T-Mobile users. The carrier has the update detailed on the support pages and it looks like it will be available over-the-air and by way of Kies.

First things first though, the update is arriving as Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with software version M919UVUEMK2. T-Mobile Galaxy S 4 users will be getting support for the Galaxy Gear smartwatch. This update is also adding support for KNOX, which will make this particular model a bit more welcomed amongst the BYOD (bring your own device) crowd. Other details here point towards an update that measures in at 781MB in size and one that will be available for download only when connected to WiFi.

While T-Mobile is beginning the over-the-air push today, that doesn’t necessarily mean your particular device will get the update today. In fact, it may be quite some time before an update notification appears on your handset. T-Mobile has said the update begins today and will run through February 1, 2014 — and that is assuming there are no issues that cause further delays.

Normally we suggest taking the patience route and waiting for the update notification to arrive, but lets face it, February 1st is a long time to wait. That being the case, you can choose to use Kies. The process of using Kies is fairly simple, and nicely, the software will walk you through the update process leaving little to worry about. Kies is available for Mac and Windows computers and those choosing to go this route will need to make sure they have the latest version installed.

http://androidcommunity.com

T-Mobile Galaxy S4 to start getting Android 4.3 from today

T-Mobile has announced that it will be pushing out the Android 4.3 update to the Galaxy S4 starting today, upgrading the device to build number M919UVUEMK2. The 781 MB update will be rolling out between today and all the way through February 1, which is quite a long time to be waiting for any update, though thankfully T-Mobile itself suggests that those unwilling to wait can manually update via Kies.
The Android 4.3 update brings support for the Galaxy Gear, KNOX, performance improvements and better RAM management, new camera features and firmware, two new home screen modes, visual touches to the interface, and improvements to T-Mobile’s Visual Voicemail and ISIS apps. Your S4 will have to be on build M919UVUAMDL if you want to get the OTA update, though others, as mentioned above, will be able to do it manually via Kies, or by downloading the firmware from our firmware section.

T-Mobile Holiday Sale: Free $40 Bluetooth headset with Galaxy S4

Black Friday is approaching, and as usual, carriers and retailers are doing their best to woo customers with deals that range from free tablets with a smartphones to free accessories – T-Mobile is going with the latter, and is offering a free Plantronics M25 Bluetooth headset worth $40 with the Galaxy S4. If you port your number over to T-Mobile, you’ll also get a $50 discount on the price of the handset, for a savings of up to $100.
Head to the source link to get more details on the offer – it’s a web-only deal, so you’ll have to buy the handset from the carrier’s website.
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T-Mobile holiday sales: $50 for switching your number, free Bluetooth with GS4 and 25% off accessories

T-Mobile’s holiday sales page has gone live and features a handful of tempting offers. With Black Friday arriving in a week, it was about time Tmo showed its hand.

1. Galaxy S4 deal

First off is the “Featured Offer”. If you buy a Galaxy S4 on a qualifying plan, you’ll get a free Plantronics M25 Bluetooth headset (worth $40). You can also save $50 by using promo code GS4PROMO. That’ll take your up front cost down to $49.99 with 24 monthly payments of $22 on EIP.

2. $50 gift card for switching

For a limited time, T-Mobile will give you a $50 promo card to use on in-store purchases when you transfer your number from another network to T-Mobile. Here’s how to make use of the offer:

Use this form to check if your number is eligible to transfer
Purchase a new phone or SIM card on T-Mobile’s Simple Choice Plan with unlimited 4G data. (Make sure you select overnight shipping to ensure that your device arrives before your old service cuts off.)
Once you have your phone/SIM card, visit t-mobilerebates.com and use promo code TRNSFR5 to get your promo card.
3. Holiday Gift Guide

If you head on over to T-Mobile’s holiday gift guide, it’s rather handily organized devices and accessories in to groups to help you get ideas for what to purchase your loved ones. Also, you can get 25% off accessories by using promo code 25HOLIDEAL.

The company’s also running a competition where customers get a chance to win prizes by creating a wish list, one lucky winner gets $1,750 towards the items on their list. To get started, go over to Wishlist.T-Mobile.com

http://www.tmonews.com

http://www.t-mobile.com/landing/holiday-sales.html

Update 2: Some Sweet News: KitKat Comes to Moto X First on Verizon Wireless; Now on T-Mobile, AT&T

We see our job as taking the world’s best mobile operating system from Google and building world-class products and experiences for our users. Continually making them better is just as important. So what could be sweeter than Android 4.4, KitKat, rolling out in phases to Moto X on Verizon Wireless starting today!

Our software team has been hard at work bringing the latest version of Android to our Moto X users more quickly than ever. When it came to KitKat, we couldn’t wait to deliver. Our software strategy is to build on a pure Android foundation and complement existing Google services, not compete with them. We think this latest release is just that—all the features you love about your Moto X with the latest Android OS.

The KitKat update brings a bunch of improvements, including some of our favorites:

An improved phone dialer. Now you can search for contacts directly from the dial-pad and easily see and tap on those you contact frequently.
More gallery goodies. KitKat packs in some cool, new gallery effects—such as Posterize, Highlights, and Edges. You can even use the Draw feature to annotate your photos freehand with your finger.
New Hangouts app. All of your conversations now in one place—texts, video calls, and other chats all together in one app. Plus, you can now send animated gifs and share your location.
Color Emoji. For when words aren’t enough, the Google Keyboard now includes colorful characters to send in text messages and other communications.
Drag to focus and expose. An updated camera app lets you control both the focus and exposure of your photos. Simply drag your finger to set just the right exposure and focus point.
And more… Restyled status and navigation bars, new full-screen mode, and enhancements to Motorola features like Touchless Control.

And this is just the beginning -- we will have more KitKat for Moto X news to share on other carriers and countries very soon.

For more details and information, please see our release notes or check our software upgrade page.

Updated November 21, 2013
KitKat is now rolling out to Moto X users on T-Mobile.

Updated November 22, 2013
KitKat is now rolling out to Moto X users on AT&T.

Posted by Steve Horowitz, SVP Software Engineering

Apple starts selling unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 5s in the U.S.

Apple today released an unlocked GSM version of the iPhone 5s on its online store for the United States. This version of the iPhone 5s includes the same exact capabilities of the non-unlocked models, but does not include a SIM card. Users who buy this version of the iPhone will need to supply their own SIM card. The central benefit of an unlocked iPhone is that it can work on many GSM networks across the globe with no contract. For frequent world travelers, this option is worth looking into…

This unlocked model works on AT&T and T-Mobile in the United States, and also means that you will not need a contract with those carriers if you buy this specific model. The SIM-free iPhone 5s comes in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities for $649, $749, and $849, and it comes in the same space gray, silver, and gold color options as the carrier-tied versions. The models ship in 1-2 weeks from Apple’s online store, and should become available in Apple retail stores in the coming weeks.

Since launch, Apple has sold an unlocked variant of the iPhone 5s for T-Mobile. However, that model includes a T-Mobile SIM card and could potentially be tied to a T-Mobile account. Today’s release includes no SIM card. This is also different than an AT&T/GSM model because that device is tied to an AT&T contract even at full price. A customer would need to manually unlock that device to get the same effect as today’s new offering. In essence, today’s SIM-free model works the same way as other unlocked iPhone 5s units, but it comes with no SIM card and is completely unlocked the moment you turn it on.

A SIM-free version of the iPhone 5c has been available since its launch in September. Many international countries have had availability of the fully unlocked iPhone 5s for several weeks.

http://9to5mac.com

MetroPCS Aggressively Expands, Adding 15 New Markets; Triples Reach to 45 Markets across the United States just Six Months after T-Mobile-MetroPCS Combination

T-Mobile continues rapid network migration with more than 1.5 million MetroPCS customers transitioned to its nationwide 4G LTE network

After a busy summer growing its MetroPCS brand in new cities across the country, T-Mobile (NYSE: TMUS) is taking another big leap forward, expanding MetroPCS to 15 new markets – tripling its brand presence, ahead of schedule, to 45 markets just six months after the completion of the T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS combination.

Beginning Nov. 21, MetroPCS expects to roll out more stores in 15 new operating markets, bringing 4G LTE service to even more value-conscious consumers across the US. T-Mobile has also continued to make rapid progress on network migration, with more than 1.5 million MetroPCS customers already transitioned to the T-Mobile network. All markets now have access to T-Mobile’s advanced nationwide 4G LTE network and legacy markets have seen average 4G LTE data speeds up to 7X faster than previously experienced.

“Back in July, we said we were on an aggressive path to being the #1 prepaid brand in the nation and we beat our own timetable by accelerating our additional expansion in 2013 – tripling our markets in less than six months,” said Tom Keys, MetroPCS COO and executive vice president. “We’ve also seen tremendous consumer response to our ‘$40, period’ offering in our new markets as consumers realize the great brand value we bring to their neighborhood coupled with the speed and coverage of T-Mobile’s advanced nationwide 4G LTE network.”

Now more than ever, convenience, choice and flexibility are absolute musts for people who demand more for their hard-earned money. Starting at just “$40, period,” MetroPCS will offer access to affordable service plans that deliver 4G LTE speeds with unlimited data, talk and text on T-Mobile’s nationwide network – taxes and regulatory fees included. These plans and services will be available to the following markets, beginning Nov. 21:


·         Albuquerque - Santa Fe, NM
·         Cincinnati – Dayton, OH
·         Columbus, OH
·         Denver – Colorado Springs, CO
·         El Paso, Texas – Las Cruces, NM
·         Fayetteville, AR
·         Indianapolis, IN
·         Louisville – Jefferson County, KY
·         Oklahoma City, OK
·         Phoenix, AZ
·         Pittsburgh, PA
·         Portland, OR
·         South Bend – Fort Wayne, IN
·         Tucson, AZ
·         Tulsa, OK


To fuel this expansion, MetroPCS has bolstered its distribution in these soon-to-be launched markets through a network of authorized dealer locations that will extend its current total distribution footprint to more than 8,000 points of sale in its retail portfolio by the end of the year.

In addition to a strong lineup of phones, including the iconic Samsung Galaxy S 4 and other 4G LTE Android™ - powered smartphones, MetroPCS delivers more choice with its “Bring Your Own Phone” program, enabling consumers to pair their compatible smartphones with MetroPCS’ nationwide 4G LTE network and service plans.
                                                                                                             
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T-Mobile Galaxy S III (T999) Android 4.3 Update Goes Live, LTE Version (T999L) Expected Soon

KitKat is tasty, for sure, but it's not the only Android flavor that gets users excited. Many users are still waiting for the latest version of Jelly Bean to arrive on their devices. Considering just how many Galaxy SIIIs Samsung managed to sell, that's a good number of customers who will be happy to know that their wait for Android 4.3 will soon come to an end. If you have a Galaxy S III running on T-Mobile, an Android 4.3 update may now be available for you to install.
This update brings in support for both the Galaxy Gear and Samsung KNOX. The thing is, this release is only going out to the T999, the original non-LTE version of the handset. The LTE version, the T999L, is expected to come out in several days.
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The update is available both as an OTA and a manual install using Kies. It's 486MB altogether, so make sure you have a stable connection before getting started.

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