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A software update released on Friday will give iPhone 5 users on T-Mobile access to the carrier's LTE network, in addition to adding a number of other features like Visual Voicemail
T-Mobile on Friday updated its support forums (via TmoNews) to detail the new features the carrier update will bring. All eligible iPhones using a T-Mobile SIM card will now have access to Visual Voicemail, the Commercial Mobile Alert System, and LTE connectivity on T-Mobile's AWS spectrum for iPhone 5 users.
The update also brings HD Voice to T-Mobile iPhone 5 users, and it contains device/network optimizations that will improve battery life.
The update is restricted to iPhones running iOS 6.1.x or higher. Rumors of the update leaked earlier this week, and it has rolled out as predicted.
T-Mobile's network currently hosts roughly two million iPhone customers using unlocked devices, adding about 100,000 more per month. The carrier will begin officially carrying Apple's smartphone on April 12, with a 16GB iPhone 5 available for $99. Pre-orders for the device began on Friday.
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I am getting news from some french press agencies that Apple will hold an event on april 18th? Nothing on apple insider?
Update : It looks like this news is based on rumors. Still strange its being relay by normally more serious press.
I'm considering picking up one of those unlocked iPhone 5's.
When I travel to some foreign country, it would be nice just to pop a local sim into the phone and use it, screw roaming.
I'm considering picking up one of those unlocked iPhone 5's.
When I travel to some foreign country, it would be nice just to pop a local sim into the phone and use it, screw roaming.
Indeed. And you can get very nice plans with an unlock phone. All my future phones will be unlock from now on.
I getting news from some french press agencies that Apple will hold an event on april 18th? Nothing on apple insider?
That's just a few days before earnings, but I suppose that anything is possible.
I haven't seen any news of any Apple event on any english speaking sites today.
That's just a few days before earnings, but I suppose that anything is possible.
I haven't seen any news of any Apple event on any english speaking sites today.
All i can find is some rumors about iRadio on CNBC today.