T-Mobile
Company Overview: T-Mobile is the U.S. operating entity of T-Mobile International AG & Co., a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG & Co. K.G.
Network Benefits: National network has grown over past five to ten years to cover virtually entire United States. Worldwide presence of parent company makes for easy international calling and roaming.
Special Plan Features: Domestic Long Distance included in all post-paid plans; Family plans available; Unlimited Nights/Weekends available but not standard; Messaging and data available as a-la-carte and monthly add-ons; Pre-paid services available.
Unique Features: Sidekick 3 handheld and service plan combines voice calling with messaging, email, and optimized Web browsing services; Package plans available for voice, data, and wireless broadband services via phone, Sidekick handheld, and laptop computer. First U.S. service provider to office android devices in the form of the HTC G1.
Pros: Fast-growing subscriber base and GSM network means access to many new phones and features at aggressive pricing; Partnership with Deutsch Telekom good for international travellers
Cons: Unlimited nights and weekends not standard on all plans; Wireless Internet plans are very expensive.
Technology Used: GSM/GPRS network running on 1900 MHz with 850 MHz roaming; EDGE high speed data network; "T-Mobile HotSpots" wireless internet.
Coverage: National, owns its own network, recently expanded with 850 MHz roaming services in partnership with Cingular. Offers wireless broadband services at 6,000+ "HotSpots" locations nationwide. Coverage map online at http://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/
Customer Service: T-Mobile ranked highest (including five ties) in overall customer satisfaction in all six regions of J.D. Power and Associates' 2006 U.S. Wireless Regional Customer Satisfaction Index Study.
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Latest Devices
T-Mobile 665 Navy Blue
The TMobile 665 is a basic clamshell device with 2MP camera, video capture, and Bluetooth technology. We will update images and complete specs when they are made available.
T-Mobile Prism
The Prism for T-Mobile offers a 3.5" HVGA touchscreen and Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). Other key features include 3.2MP camera with video capture and digital zoom, Bluetooth and GPS technology. We will update complete specs when they become available.
HTC One S
The HTC One S is the model of this line heading to T-Mobile. Key features of this smartphone include Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), HTC Sense 4.0, 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm processor, 16GB storage, 8MP camera, VGA front-facing camera, 4.3" Super AMOLED touchscreen. flashlight, mobile hotspot capable, and data tethering.
Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G
The Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G comes equipped with Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) but should be updated in Android 4.0 (Ice Cream) after launch. Other key features include mobile hotspot capabilities, 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S3 processor, 5MP camera with 720p video capture, 1.3 MP front-facing camera, NFC, and a 4" Super AMOLED display.
Nokia Lumia 710 Black
The Nokia Lumia 710 offers a 3.7" WVGA capacitive touchscreen display, 5MP camera with auto-focus, 720p video capture, 1.4 GHz processor, Windows Phone 7.5 OS (Mango), Nokia Drive and Maps.
Samsung Exhibit II 4G Black
The Samsung Exhibit II 4G offers a 3.7" WVGA touchscreen, a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 3MP camera, Wi-Fi, and T-Mobile TV.
Samsung Galaxy S II White
The Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-t989 is the model for T-Mobile. It comes loaded with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) NFC, WiFi, mobile hotspot, 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, and TouchWiz 4.0.
T-Mobile myTouch Q Violet
The T-Mobile myTouch Q offers a 3.5" touchscreen with a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard under. The device also comes equipped with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 1 GHz Qualcomm processor, 5MP camera, and T-Mobile TV access.
T-Mobile myTouch by LG White
The T-Mobile myTouch by LG offers a 3.8" touchscreen display with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 1 GHz Qualcomm processor, 5MP camera, and 720p HD video capture. Other features include a genius button, setup wizard, T-Mobile video chat access, mobile hotspot, and Swype text input technology.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus is 4G-enabled and offers a 7" multi-touch display, three-axis gyro sensor, Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), TouchWiz UX UI, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 16 GB internal memory, and WiFi.
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