Major US carriers don't support dual SIM at launch of iOS 12.1

Apple's new dual SIM feature, available with iPhone XS and XR models, was activated with iOS 12.1 on Tuesday, but the three biggest cellular carriers in the U.S. are not supporting the feature at launch.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 15

Here's where to get the best deal on Apple's iPhone XR

Now that iPhone XR handsets are hitting store shelves, wireless carriers are offering discounts on the new devices. We're rounding up where to find the best deals, including buy one, get one free promotions.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

MetroPCS rebrands to 'Metro by T-Mobile,' gains two new unlimited data plans

On Monday prepaid carrier MetroPCS switched its name to "Metro by T-Mobile," reflecting its ownership and host network, while simultaneously announcing two new unlimited data plans.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 14

FCC pauses review of Sprint and T-Mobile merger

Government stops the "shot clock" on the merger's review period, in order to take a look at modeling.

Stephen Silver 7 years ago 12

T-Mobile opens iPhone & iPad leasing for businesses with help from Apple

The U.S. branch of T-Mobile on Wednesday launched iPhone and iPad leasing for businesses, an option run in cooperation with Apple Financial Services.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 0

Apple & US carriers partner on 200GB iCloud promo ahead of new iPhones

Apple and the four major U.S. carriers are offering two free months of iCloud's 200-gigabyte tier to some people looking to upgrade their iPhone this fall.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 33

Flaws in Apple & Asurion websites expose PINs of millions of iPhone users

Although already fixed, security vulnerabilites at Apple's online store and the website for Asurion, a phone insurance firm, recently exposed the PINs of millions of mobile accounts, a report revealed on Friday.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 18

Personal data of two million customers swiped in T-Mobile breach

T-Mobile has confirmed it is the victim of a server breach where attackers accessed customer data, with the recently-discovered intrusion involving personal data potentially affecting as many as two million users of the major U.S. carrier.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 43

Apple opens online iPhone Upgrade Program enrollment to T-Mobile customers

Apple this week added T-Mobile to a short list of major U.S. wireless operators that have online access to the iPhone Upgrade Program, allowing customers of the telco to sign up for the service through the online Apple store.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 4

T-Mobile launches 30-day free trials in Atlanta, Austin & Boston

T-Mobile on Thursday began offering trial subscriptions in three U.S. cities, letting new customers test the carrier's network without having to commit to switching.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 4

T-Mobile says Apple Watch drove subscriber growth in Q2

T-Mobile CEO John Legere name dropped Apple Watch during the company's quarterly earnings call on Wednesday, crediting the wearable with helping fuel customer growth during the June quarter.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 7

Comparing AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile & Verizon's 'unlimited' wireless plans for iPhone in 2018

If you consider unlimited data practically mandatory for your iPhone, you've got a few options from the major U.S. carriers. Cutting through some of the marketing, here's what's on tap and how it compares.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 32

Sprint, T-Mobile merger will generate 5G powerhouse, cut costs for users

T-Mobile and Sprint claim that the "New T-Mobile" will bring 5G faster to the American people, and a host of other benefits to consumers.

Stephen Silver 7 years ago 45

Sprint and T-Mobile agree to all-stock merger deal worth $26 billion

The boards of directors for carriers Sprint and T-Mobile have approved a $26 billion deal to merge the two companies, with John Legere at the head of the combined company.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 32

Sprint and T-Mobile could reach merger deal by next week, report says

After multiple unsuccessful attempts, U.S. cellular carriers Sprint and T-Mobile are reportedly on the verge of a merger deal that would redraw the wireless landscape and pose a serious threat to Verizon and AT&T's long-standing duopoly.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 23

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