FCC finds 'one or more' carriers broke law by selling customer location data

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Friday said it completed a comprehensive investigation into alleged wrongdoings by wireless carriers that collected and sold customer location data, concluding the companies "apparently" broke the law.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 10

T-Mobile 5G service launches across US, minus high-speed mmWave

T-Mobile launched its nationwide 5G network on Monday, one that covers more than 200 million people across the United States. But, customers expecting high-speed connections may be disappointed by the promotion of the carrier's 600MHz spectrum and nearly no mmWave rollout.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 69

Nike customers to get 3% cash back for using Apple Card

The sports footwear company Nike has become the latest retailer to offer customers the maximum 3% daily cash back when they pay using Apple Card. The rate isn't limited to shoes, either, as it applies on the website, and in the company's training club too.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 3

T-Mobile breach exposes personal customer information

T-Mobile on Thursday reported a recent data breach in which potentially sensitive information, including customer names and billing addresses, was leaked to an unidentified attacker or attackers.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 6

T-Mobile COO Mike Sievert replaces John Legere as CEO in May 2020

John Legere will be exiting his role as CEO of T-Mobile in April 2020, to be replaced by President and COO Mike Sievert on May 1, but despite stepping down from the top of one of the four main U.S. Carriers, Legere seemingly won't be taking early retirement.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 14

FCC formally approves T-Mobile and Sprint merger

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday formally approved a merger between T-Mobile and Sprint, the final regulatory step toward the creation of a new mobile carrier expected to rival an existing duopoly held by Verizon and AT&T.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 19

FCC approves $26.5 billion T-Mobile and Sprint merger

The Federal Communications Commission has given the green light for the merger between T-Mobile and Sprint, with Wednesday's vote of approval for the joining of the two companies being one of the last hurdles needed to be cleared for the transaction to proceed.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 24

T-Mobile customers get 3% Daily Cash for in-store Apple Card purchases

Apple Card owners will soon be able to receive 3% Daily Cash rewards from T-Mobile in-store purchases, making it the first major US carrier to provide the highest-level cashback bonus to users of the Apple and Goldman Sachs credit card.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 9

T-Mobile adds postpaid eSIM support for iPhone

T-Mobile has added support for eSIM cards for iPhone users to its postpaid plans, in addition to prepaid plan options.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 6

T-Mobile and AT&T partner to battle robocalls

AT&T and T-Mobile have announced a new partnership designed to thwart robocalls by authenticating incoming calls across both networks.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 16

DOJ requiring eSIM support as condition of Sprint & T-Mobile merger, including Dish

A small but significant condition of the Justice Department approving Sprint and T-Mobile's merger is that the combined entity — and Dish, which is being turned into a fourth national carrier — must support eSIM technology.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 11

DOJ approves merger of T-Mobile & Sprint, but states' lawsuit awaits [u]

The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Friday that it has approved a proposed $26 billion-plus merger of Sprint and T-Mobile, though with major concessions, and a lawsuit from 13 state attorneys general still pending. [Updated with Dish's multi-billion payouts]

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 12

Sprint & T-Mobile merger could win DOJ approval as soon as Wednesday

The contentious $26.5 billion merger of T-Mobile and Sprint is reportedly close to approval by the U.S. Department of Justice, to the point an announcement could be made as soon as Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 2

Deal for Sprint & T-Mobile merger could turn Dish into a new wireless carrier

Dish, T-Mobile, and the U.S. Department of Justice are reportedly near a compromise deal for T-Mobile's proposed merger with Sprint, which if completed, would see Dish become a national wireless carrier.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 6

T-Mobile launching 5G in six cities on June 28

T-Mobile will officially launch its mobile 5G network on Friday, June 28, beginning with in six U.S. cities with just one phone, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 16

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