AT&T to Acquire T-Mobile
Posted by Jesse Ward on Monday, March 21, 2011 · 
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On Sunday, AT&T and Deutsche Telekom announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which AT&T will acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom in a transaction valued at approximately $39 billion — $25 billion in cash and $14 billion in stock. The agreement has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies.
“This transaction represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand critical infrastructure for our nation’s future,” said Randall Stephenson, AT&T Chairman and CEO. “It will improve network quality, and it will bring advanced LTE capabilities to more than 294 million people.”
In fact, AT&T said the merger will allow the carrier to expand 4G LTE technology to 95% of the U.S. population – an additional 46.5 million Americans beyond current plans – including rural communities and small towns. Read more
Verizon’s Nexus One Dead?
Posted by Kevin McGuire on Monday, April 26, 2010 · ·
In January, Google confirmed the arrival of its highly anticipated phone, the Nexus One. Available on T-Mobile initially, then on Verizon this spring, the Android based device was Google’s first foray into selling its own device, rather than just its OS. It was a dramatic shift from Google as software to Google as hardware, and techies were split as to if this was a good thing for the industry.
Popular tech blog Engadget is reporting that Verizon will not be getting the Nexus One. In a recent post, they say, “We just heard back from Google — the Verizon Nexus One is dead; long live the Incredible.” Google’s official statement:
We won’t be selling a Nexus One with Verizon, and this is a reflection of the amazing innovation happening across the open Android ecosystem. Verizon Wireless customers who want an Android phone with the power of the Nexus One can get the Droid Incredible by HTC.
T-Mobile Explores Partnership with Clearwire
Posted by Jesse Ward on Friday, March 19, 2010 · ·
T-Mobile USA’s CEO confirmed yesterday that the company is in talks with Clearwire and cable companies about a possible joint venture in order to improve its wireless spectrum position.
Speaking at an investor conference in Germany, Robert Dotson said that the wireless carrier was exploring its options. ”We continue to look at JV opportunities for additional spectrum,” Dotson said. “There are a number of different options we look at, (we) have been talking with cable companies, with Clearwire.” Read more
T-Mobile Discontinues @Home VoIP Service
Posted by Jesse Ward on Monday, January 11, 2010 · ·
T-Mobile announced January 7 that it will no longer offer its landline replacement service, @Home, which allowed customers to place VoIP calls over their home broadband connection.
The service was offered to T-Mobile’s wireless subscribers for an additional $9.99/month. The wireless carrier will continue to provide the service for current users, but will not be offering it to new customers. Read more
Report: T-Mobile Looks to Invest in WiMAX
Posted by Jesse Ward on Monday, September 28, 2009 · ·
German phone giant Deutsche Telekom, owner of T-Mobile USA, is looking to expand its presence in the United States wireless market, exploring opportunities to partner with U.S.-based service providers on 4G initiatives, according to a report by Bloomberg News.
According to Bloomberg’s sources, Europe’s biggest phone company is looking to invest in Clearwire’s WiMAX network. Sources also told Bloomberg that Deutsche Telekom is in talks with Metro PCS, which recently acquired spectrum to build its own 4G wireless network based upon long-term evolution (LTE) technology. Read more