There’s a bit of insight flowing this week on when the next iPhone will be released, coming from a set of documents shared by T-Mobile USA employees on when they’ve got a call to work without question. These are “blackout dates” and they’ve been shared with TMOnews, and though they do include a “subject to […]
This morning it was revealed by T-Mobile USA CEO John Legere that the carrier “will expand what [T-MO] offers” from Apple. T-Mobile USA’s CEO spoke with Ina Fried from AllThingsD on the matter, letting it be known that the carrier is doing exceedingly well with the iPhone since it launched in April of this year […]
Thought Samsung has long since moved on from the second-generation Galaxy and tech news in general forgets about essentially any phone (even the Lumia 520) almost without fail once they’ve been out for a short period of time, there’s a battle going on at T-Mobile between these two machines. Both the Nokia Lumia 521 (as […]
While T-Mobile isn’t sharing information on pricing or actual release dates for the LG G2 as of yet, they’re certainly keen to let it be known that they’re carrying the device. This is LG’s first multi-carrier release, so to speak, as the LG G2 hits all four of the top four USA-based mobile groups last […]
This week the LG G2 has been introduced by LG, aimed at carriers around the world and “all four major carriers in the US”. This means that LG will be releasing the smartphone to Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile USA. It’ll be doing this as the first worldwide-launching smartphone to carry the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 […]
While T-Mobile announced that they would support the Moto X, they won’t be giving it the attention that other big carriers are providing. Namely, T-Mobile won’t be selling the new device in their stores or on their website. Instead, buyers will have to go to Motorola’s website to buy it if they want it on […]
This Summer T-Mobile will be kicking out its smallest – and least expensive – Android-powered 4G LTE smartphone with the LG Optimus F3. This device will be appearing with the same specifications as it has on other carriers both inside the USA and internationally, save some T-Mobile app additions and some simple T-Mobile branding on
Though Motorola just released a trio of DROID devices for Verizon devices earlier this week, they’re pumping up for the Moto X on August 1st, and they’re getting ready to do it on each of the major carriers in the USA, possibly all at once. True to the original vision for Google’s Android and the device line that eventually became the Nexus, Google-owned Motorola has a smartphone made for the everyman – one that, according to the SKU codes appearing this afternoon – will be delivered to the whole of the United States at once.
We’ve seen basically everything there is to know about this machine well before it’s been released officially. We know it’s got a 720p display, we know it’ll come in at least black and white, if not a wide variety of colors through the rainbow – we even know that there’s a few models out there in the wild. Google’s Eric Schmidt has one in his pocket right now, more than likely.
• XT1060 (Verizon)
• XT1058 (AT&T)
• XT1053 (T-Mobile)
• XT1056 (Sprint)
• XT1055 (US Cellular)
What we did not know before the list that we’re seeing today (straight from the FCC) was released was that this smartphone will be released to Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and US Cellular. While Motorola will also have models customized and shipped straight to citizens of the USA straight off the assembly line – that assembly line also sitting right here in the USA – the black and/or white editions may very well be in stores in just a few weeks.
This smartphone is not meant to break any barriers with its specifications alone, instead aiming for the palms of a massive cross-section of new and experienced Android users throughout the USA. This is the first all-Google Motorola project since they first acquired the big M last year – now it’s time to get busy.
VIA: Engadget; Droid Life
Moto X readied for all major US mobile carriers is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Having a deal such as the one T-Mobile is running starting this month, one that offers smart devices for “zero down” before charging a certain amount of cash each month should raise red flags for the average consumer. It did for SlashGear, and here we’re going in to take a closer look at a few key devices – and their prices – before and after that discount takes effect. What this means for the consumer is more than just one cost here or there; it’s about clarity.
With T-Mobile’s newest plan, you’ll not simply see the first initial cost of a smartphone cut out, followed by the rest of your purchase taking place the same as it would otherwise. On the contrary – some of these phones have their monthly payment plans increased (that’s for the device, mind you, not the data), while others actually do have JUST the up front cost cut out.
The Samsung Galaxy S III, before this Zero Down plan takes effect, will cost a new customer with T-Mobile $49.99 up front followed by $20 per month for 24 months, this ending up costing $529.99 USD total. With Zero Down in effect, the Galaxy S III costs $0 up front and $22 per month for 24 months, ending up costing $528 USD. A whole dollar and 99 cents savings!
The Galaxy S 4 costs $149 + $20 x 24 or $629.99, this compares to the Zero Down plan cost of $25 per month for 24 months which ends up ringing in at $600 USD. The iPhone 5 (only available in 16GB on this plan) is either $649.99 without the plan or $648 with, and the HTC One will cost you either $649.99 without the plan or $600 with.
Sony’s Xperia Z will cost you $579.99 with the normal $99.99 + $20 x 24 months or, with the Zero Down deal, you’ll get the device for $25 x 24 months = $600. That’s a price increase.
Be sure to check your numbers. The full Zero Down price chart straight from T-Mobile is included below, while T-Mobile’s prices (as highlighted in the Xperia Z image above) are listed plainly on T-Mobile’s site. Add it up!
T-Mobile “Zero Down” deal broken down: initial thrift at what cost? is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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If you’ve been following along with the way T-Mobile is attacking the mobile service provider market this year so far, you know that they are (at least appearing to be) doing a pretty good job of shaking things up. They started by introducing the “un-carrier” plans that tossed out the idea of a 2-year contract, added “JUMP!” to allow users to switch from one device to the next when new technology is introduced to the market without penalty (effectively), and this week aim to set another fire a their competitors’ feet with a zero cash down plan for every single service-providing device in their store.
So you’ll still be kicking out the full cost of any device you purchase, should you decide to team up with T-Mobile for a smartphone or tablet with this deal, but it won’t hurt your wallet quite as much as it would have otherwise had you purchased a device from T-Mobile outside this structure.
What T-Mobile has done with its pricing structure is to make the full cost of the phone itself apparent – this is in contrast with many major carriers who charge what appears to be a small amount of cash for a device connected to a 2-year contract, then having the rest of the cash included in the monthly service price as a sort of “hidden” cost. You won’t see it written in on your bill as a separate entity, but it’s there.
T-Mobile’s plan this summer – starting on the 27th of July (no end date yet stated) – includes what the company describes as “4G LTE smartphones, tablets, mobile hotspots and feature phones”, meaning you’re not going to be getting any free accessories any time soon. This does include the iPhone 5 16GB edition, but not the two larger internal storage sizes. It would appear at the moment that no other devices have such restrictions, including brand new devices for the carrier like the Nokia Lumia 925 and Sony Xperia Z.
Have a peek at the monthly payments and rack that price up all at once, and remind yourself – no matter what carrier you’re on, you’re going to eventually be paying several hundred dollars for that brand new smartphone. They’ll get it from you, one way or another.
T-Mobile’s “Zero Dollars Down” announcement takes another stab at game-changing is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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