We published a story yesterday telling you about T-Mobile’s sudden outage which affected a lot of people. Although T-Mo restored all the services, that wasn’t done almost immediately despite the company’s quick response. And today we found out what caused the issue. It looks like a software error was to blame. That’s why thousands of T-Mobile customers saw dropped calls and busy tones despite having very good signal from the towers. Here’s what T-Mobile had to say about the outage:

On Tuesday, some T-Mobile customers may have experienced service disruptions impacting voice and messaging services. We restored full service to all affected customers later in the day. After investigating the cause, we have determined that a backend system software error had generated abnormal congestion on the network. T-Mobile has since implemented additional measures to help prevent this from happening in the future. We again apologize to those customers who were affected and may have been inconvenienced.

This certainly doesn’t look good on T-Mobile especially considering the recent Sidekick troubles. What about you? Is you T-Mobile phone working properly again?

via Gizmodo

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The fact that T-Mobile wants to upgrade its network to the next level is well known already but it looks like the company has already started deploying its brand new 7.2Mbps HSPA network. People are reporting that T-Mobile already has deployed HSPA in various markets. The rollout is not official yet but we’re expecting T-Mobile to make it available by the end of the year. If you’re around New York or Chicago, go ahead and test your T-Mobile connection and tell us more about it. Speeds between 3.80Mbps and 5.40Mbps have been reported so T-Mobile is definitely testing the new network as we speak.

via androidandme

Tags: 7.2Mbps, HSPA, T-Mobile, T-Mobile

The Nokia X3, a mobile phone many of us may recall that launched in September has gained the nod of the FCC. This phone is not 3G capable but comes armed with an array of features such as a 3.2 megapixel camera, FM radio, stereo speakers, micro SD expansion ports and dedicated music keys. Though there is no word on who among AT&T and T-Mobile will be carrying it, The Nokia X3 will retail for about $169.

(Source) Mobile Crunch

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Yes, T-Mobile was down for a little while this morning, but not to fear, for their “rapid response teams have been mobilized to restore service as quickly as possible”.

This was a statement made several hours ago, and it would appear that everything has been restored. According to the company, only 5 percent of users were affected by this outage. However, New York was quite heavily affected, which makes the percentile seem a little small.

Everyone have their Sidekick data back? I’m kidding, seriously.

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The Motorola CLIQ has technically been available since the 19th of this month but if you went into a T-Mobile retail store, you wouldn’t be able to get it.

Today, it was announced that the device has made its way into retail stores and is now available for all, online and off, for $199.99 on a 2-year contract.

via engadget

Tags: Cell Phones, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Motorola, motorola cliq, retail stores, T-Mobile, T-Mobile

If you’re a T-Mobile UK customer packing a Nokia phone then you’ll probably be more than happy to find out that your carrier is going to offer you Nokia’s Comes With Music service. The offer is only available if you get a new Nokia 5800 XpressMusic phone with it too. The service will be available free of charge for a whole year once you chose a new 2-year plan of at least £30 per month. Besides unlimited music downloads you will also get unlimited mobile Internet and unlimited SMS messages so the bundle doesn’t sound bad at all, does it?

via pocket-lint

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Sony Ericsson has launched the availability of their latest mobile device via T-Mobile USA with the Sony Ericsson Equinox. The Equinox is a new chic handset that features pulsating night effects that make sure you don’t miss a call or text message paired with an interactive 3G and its built-in GPS system. Other features of this latest Sony Ericsson mobile phone include a 3.2 megapixel camera, FM radio, Bluetooth, and gesture controls that allow users to reject calls or put the phone in silent mode with one wave of the hand. The Sony Ericssson Equinox will also be officially available online by October 28, 2009.

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T-Mobile continues its drive towards delivering good pricing plans and discounted phones with the Even More and Even More Plus price plans. This latest T-Mobile plan is a 2 year plan and has discounts on select mobile phones with unlimited subscription rates starting from $59. There is even one that provides unlimited texting as well for $99. Now if you want something more, you can get a $49 voice plan and $79 for the complete package. However, you give up the device discount. Do the math and you can perhaps decide on which to get. Get the phone or get the plan? The choice is yours!

(Source) Engadget

Tags: Cell Phones, math, mobile phones, mobile plan, subscription rates, T-Mobile, T-Mobile

The latest Blackberry smartphone buzz out there has to be leaning more towards the Blackberry Bold 9700. And while it has gained FCC approval, indications on what company would be carrying it was practically given away thanks to the AWS (WCDMA Band IV) which pointed to this being a T-Mobile version phone. Now all you have to do is wait and see when it will officially be coming out and how much it would cost.

(Source) Engadget

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If you’re living in the UK and looking for a nice pre-paid handset then you should definitely check out the T-Mobile Pulse. This phone has recently been put up for sale as a pre-paid device for T-Mobile UK and is available now.

The T-Mobile Pulse features Google’s Android operating system a 3.5″ touchscreen, 3.2 megapixel camera, 3G, WiFi, GPS and 2GB of internal storage.

If you’re looking to pick up the Pulse you’re looking at £176.16 or about $291.

via talkandroid

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T-Mobile has a new interesting accessory for you. The Medis Xtreme 24/7 Xtreme Portable Power Solution is a fuel-cell portable power pack meant to let you charge your mobile phones on the go whenever you run out of juice.

The Medis Xtreme can offer you 20 watt-hours of every single cartridge of sodium borohydride used. Each activated cell can be used for up to three months although it’s recommended that you change it every six weeks or so. The Medis will come with various charging tips which will fit most cell phones and smartphones out there. The charger is available right now and it costs just $24.99. Any takers?

via T-Mobile

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T-Mobile’s Project Dark / Black is becoming less and less of a secret. Although T-Mobile made sure that its employees signed additional non-disclosure agreements, the blogs are filled with details about the upcoming change.

Project Dark will offer you a lot of new plans and it will let you purchase your phones by paying a certain number of installments. Today we have some of those plans for you, so here’s what you’re likely to pay once you choose to go Dark with T-Mobile:

Individual Plan – No 2-year commitment

• 500 Minutes – $30
• 500 + Unlimited Text – $40
• 500 + Unlimited Text + Unlimited Web – $60
• 1000 Minutes – $40
• 1000 + Unlimited Text – $50
• 1000 +Unlimited Text + Unlimited Web – $70
• Unlmited Talk – $50
• Unlimited Talk + Unlimited Text – $60
• Unlimited Talk +Unlimited Text + Unlimited Web – $80

Family Plan – Includes 2-lines + 2-year commitment

• 750 Minutes – $60
• 750 + Unlimited Text – $80
• 750 + Unlimited Text + Unlimited Web – $140
• 1500 Minutes – $80
• 1500 + Unlimited Text – $100
• 1500 + Unlimited Text + Unlimited Web – $160
• Unlimited Minutes – $100
• Unlimited Talk + Unlimited Text – $120
• Unlimited Talk + Unlimited Text + Unlimited Web – $180

Does that sound appealing to you? The new plans are supposedly coming out on or after October 25, so you only have to wait a few more days before Project Dark is made official.

Tags: Mobile News, Plans, Portable Devices, Project Black, Project Dark, T-Mobile, T-Mobile

T-Mobile is offering the Medis 24/7 Xtreme Portable Power Solution, a fuel-cell portable power pack which should be a great new accessory to have for mobile users. It runs on sealed cartridges of sodium borohydride and offers 20 watt hours from a single cartridge. The cells last for up to 18 months if unused and is activated through squeezing. The cell lasts for 3 months once activated but recommended usage should be within 6 weeks.

This is a great accessory to have especially for people who want a reliable charger that makes use of alternative energy. It is now available and retails for $24.99.

(Source) Slashgear

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Although at some point it seemed that T-Mobile and Microsoft will not be able to recover that Sidekick lost data, the two companies figured out a way to recover stuff after all. The first thing to be fully restored is the contacts list of your phone. What you have to do is go to My T-Mobile webpage, download your contacts and restore them. While you’re at it you could also consider backing them up because who knows when this could happen again.

T-Mobile has provided detailed instructions on how to retrieve the lost contacts list so all you have to do is go ahead and get them. Before we declare Microsoft and Danger the heroes of the day we’ll have to also see everything else being brought back from the death and restored to your Sidekick phone.

via T-Mobile

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Earlier this month we let you know that T-Mobile was gearing up to launch a device called the T-Mobile Tap. Additionally, we told you around the same time that they would be carrying the Samsung Behold II. However, at the time, we didnot knwow when these devices would be made available.

Today, Tmonews has come oup with a slide that shows the T-Mobile Tap with a release date of November 11th and the Samsung Behold II with a release day of November 18th.

Are these rumors to be believed? We’ll have to wait for news from T-Mobile to see.

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While the Droid is definitely a better choice, Motorola’s first Android phone, the CLIQ, could also prove to be a very useful handset. And starting today T-Mobile customers will be able to get the phone. After all some of you have been anxiously waiting for it for quite a few weeks now. Starting today, you can pre-order your CLIQ and it looks like T-Mobile is ready to ship units to faithful T-Mobile customers. Everyone else will get their hands on the CLIQ only on November 2 which happens to be the actual release date.

So if you’re not willing to wait for Verizon to unveil the Motorola Droid and you’re not interested in T-Mobile’s upcoming Project Black, then you should go ahead and order the CLIQ. All you need is $199.99 and your signature on a new 2-year contract and the phone will be yours!

via T-Mobile

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A few weeks ago we told you of T-Mobile’s Project Dark, an attempt to garner interest in more customers by introducing new handsets, a faster network and new unlimited service plans.

Today, more details have emerged regarding Project Dark that let us know of financed phones. If this turns out to be true, you can purchase a phone on credit and then pay it off in increments with your monthly payments.

Additionally, these rumors point to the fact that the unlimited plans will go as follows:

Unlimited Voice: $40
Unlimited Voice and Text: $50
Unlimited Everything: $60

Now let’s just hope T-Mobile can get their hands on even more highly sought after devices and we’ll be golden.

via gizmodo

Tags: Cell Phones, finance, flexpay, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Project Dark, T-Mobile, T-Mobile, Unlimited

The land-line operator from Slovakia also known as Slovak Telekom, has joined forces with the popular T-Mobile that operates in the country, also known as T-Mobile Slovensko.

The plan is to merge the 2 companies and react to the market by offering what it requires. While T-Mobile is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Slovak Telekom, the merge is good because it will help the companies to cut costs and share the same resources.

From the President of Slovak:

We are convinced that through integration of the two companies we will form a modern telecommunications operator that will be able to react to all requirements of the market in a more comprehensive and effective way. A final decision has not been made yet on the name of the new company, or on the location of its headquarters.

Tags: Mobile News, slovak, T-Mobile, telekom

A few days ago we let you know that the HTC HD2 would be available unlocked in the UK for around $740. Well, not only is that a steep price but it gives us no hint to North American availability.

However, the above image has hit the web that lets us know that the HD2 is on its way to T-Mobile with its 4.3-inch touch screen and Snapdragon processor.

Is this image to be believed?

via tmonews

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T-Mobile is really interested in making amends with all its subscribers that happen to own a Sidekick. Besides apologizing for the whole lost data problem, the carrier will offer a full month of data service. What do you think? Is that good enough for you? I will assume you answered “No!” to that question and that’s what T-Mobile is probably assuming as well. That’s why the carrier decided to throw in an extra $100 gift card in addition to that free month. Not that will ever bring back your precious lost data, will it?

Just below the break you’ll find the full explication/apology from AT&T, not that it matters that much at this point, does it?
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