T-Mobile Rips on iPhone 4 for Both Verizon, AT&T
T-Mobile says no 4G = no good.
AT&T's got the iPhone, and now so does Verizon. Furthermore, the CDMA version of the iPhone on Verizon gives hope to Sprint also getting it on its CDMA network. So which company is left out of the reach of the iPhone 4? That would be T-Mobile.
T-Mobile operates on the AWS 1700 MHz band, which has not been supported by any iPhone to date. Is T-Mobile bothered by the fact that it doesn't have the iPhone and that the nation's two largest carriers do? Yes, probably. But it's not showing it. In fact, judging from the new TV spot below, T-Mobile doesn't seem to be minding much at all.
T-Mobile Rips on iPhone 4 for Both Verizon and AT&T
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I would like to see AT&T's response!
T Mobile is Desperate
1 g, 2g, 3g, 4g.........50g who cares when such terms have no real meaning but a market scam
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yea true words its all about the cover i dunno think ive ewer maxed my 3g in sweden
1 g, 2g, 3g, 4g.........50g who cares when such terms have no real meaning but a market scam
They do have meaning and have official goals for each, it's the carriers who decide they don't wanna pay attention and use whatever number is higher just to one up the competition. Someone should step in and punish the carrier who use terms like 3G or 4G when their network really doesn't hit the speed marks set to be called 3G or 4G. Just like you need to meet certain speed goals and specs for a router or WiFi to be called WiFi G or N there should be the same for 3G, 4G or whatever number.
Hows the basement look down there T Mobile, its where 3rd place networks reside. LOL FAIL.
Ha Ha I like it but around here where I live AT&T or T-Mobile don't work at all so I'm kinda stuck with Verizon. In fact in the places they do work I never travel. Further more why does it matter what network internet speed they have just about every company or store has WiFi now like Wal-Mart, McDonalds, Hell even Kroger has WiFi pretty much I don't need a phone that has 3g 4g 5g or whatever they get next make mine have WiFi ability and thats all I need hell you shouldn't be playing on the internet while driving anyway so pretty much don't need it while driving...
They do have meaning and have official goals for each, it's the carriers who decide they don't wanna pay attention and use whatever number is higher just to one up the competition. Someone should step in and punish the carrier who use terms like 3G or 4G when their network really doesn't hit the speed marks set to be called 3G or 4G. Just like you need to meet certain speed goals and specs for a router or WiFi to be called WiFi G or N there should be the same for 3G, 4G or whatever number.
Actually....to be called "WiFi G or N"...it's 802.11G or 802.11N...the device must meet ALL of the specifications including broadcast signal strength/power and maximum connection speed. A 802.11N connection can run as slow as 11mbps (802.11b) or as fast as 300mbps (full speed 802.11N). There is also a 150mbps variation of the 802.11N spec. The speed rating in the spec is deemed the "maximum capable connection rate"....not the required connection rate.
Who cares what carrier the phone is on? Its still an iphone and its still overpriced overhyped crap. Eitherway I've never had verizon service so I cannot comment, but Mom and sisters have tmobile, dad has at&t and I have sprint, between those 3 at&t is the worst imo.
Who cares what carrier the phone is on? Its still an iphone and its still overpriced overhyped crap. Eitherway I've never had verizon service so I cannot comment, but Mom and sisters have tmobile, dad has at&t and I have sprint, between those 3 at&t is the worst imo.
Hows the basement look down there T Mobile, its where 3rd place networks reside. LOL FAIL.
3rd in the US maybe but then again who cares about T-mobile in the US? they only got the fastest 3g and "4g" network in america compared to At&thieves and very good customer service as well as lenient prices....but they are only a european company so who cares? Yes, a T-mobile fanboy for making my life easier with $65 unlimited everything
P.S. Iphone can shit in its hat.
4G = no good?
Really now...
http://www.speedtest.net/result/1113368460.png
I beg to differ...
1 g, 2g, 3g, 4g.........50g who cares when such terms have no real meaning but a market scam
wrong
4G = no good? Really now... http://www.speedtest.net/result/1113368460.pngI beg to differ...
what carrier? maybe you had your wifi enabled....there is no way your connection is that fast...i need to see a picture of the actual screen of the phone after the test is finished, not some edited pic.
Sell what they can't offer. It's always been the best way to kick Apple in the nuts... ;-)
I would like to respectfully dispute the second paragraph of the article. I'm no gung-ho T-Mobile user, but I did have an iPhone on their network for well over a year, and it worked just fine. If you have an unlocked iPhone and you call T-Mobile, they can provide you with service.
With that said, the reason we're seeing these somewhat ridiculous T-Mobile ads as of late is because if the company doesn't start turning a profit, they will belly up. Marketing has always been T-Mobile's weak point. Give 'em some credit for a change. The girl is cute!
As much as I think Iphones are the most overrated consumer items in history along with macs (ipods are the truth though) this sounds like sour grapes. I bet if apple came to them tomorrow and said we want to do a deal for a t-mobile iphone they would fall all over themselves saying yes.
lol i like this kind of advert
trash mobile, whats the point of a fast network if there is no coverage?
I've got Tmobile with a MyTouch (sttuuuuppiiddd name for a very, very slick HTC phone) and it's been a great experience.
Put it this way: Tmobile may be a lousy third, but if someone asked me if I wanted to move up to number two... I would have to say "No".
Well, "Hell no". No way I would ever switch to AT&T
People ripping on 4G are just jealous that they don't have it! I personally don't want to spend extra to get it myself, but I can admit to give credit when credit is due! 4G is definately faster than 3G and there is no doubt about it. It's like comparing a dual core to a quad core!!! Or a 260GTX to 460GTX!!!
Now the iPhone on Verizon is a big deal because it was def the last gem AT&T really had... Even though it is on 3G, it will still be a huge seller. However, if T-Mobile were to get a 4G version there is no doubt it would dominate!!!
T mobile fan boys arent even smart enough to know T mobile doesnt even have 4g
http://www.gomonews.com/t-mobile-y [...] is-not-4g/
I really hope the best for T-Mobile, and I really do hope the iPhone comes to the AWS frequency eventually.
Up here in Canada, Wind and Mobilicity are our T-Mobile-like carriers. While these networks aren't as great as Rogers/Bell (AT&T/Verizon) in terms of performance and phone selection, they have rock bottom pricing. ie: Unlimited everything for $40 bucks a month, no contract (vs >$120/month with contract). The iPhone seems to be the only thing allowing Rogers/Bell to overcharge by this much.
How many people really care about "nationwide" 4G? I really only care about covereage in my home town. Considering T-Mobile only gives me 3G coverage while I'm at home or at work this claim about 4G coverage surely isn't any better. I get EZ coverage anywhere else in town (Las Vegas). When using EZ you may as well not have internet at all, it takes about 3 minutes to open each web page.
you really need to dl on your phone at 12mBps
"Nationwide 4G coverage" basically means if you are in a major city you will get 4G. Right now 4G is a joke, it isn't really "4G it's just faster 3G and more than likely you will not get it. Verizon has a decent 4G network, but when it comes down to it, you will most likely be on 3G and Verizon has the largest 3G network and the best talk network. T-Mobile is trying to do the same thing when AT&T said it's the "fastest 3G network" because it has .2MB/s speed than Verizon but about 20% the coverage. However, my Verizon is way faster than my friends AT&T, T-Mobile, or Sprint.
Since when is HSPA+ a 4G standard? Last time I looked Wimax and LTE were the only ones close to being true 4G. Just because you crap in a box doesn't mean you can call it a brownie.
They may be the cheapest for voice/data/txt, but you need a signal first to do any of them lol.
Hows the basement look down there T Mobile, its where 3rd place networks reside. LOL FAIL.
The fail is on you LOL. I am paying $60 less a month for my wife and I on my T-mobiles plan than if I were with Verizon. $720 more a year for the same coverage is not worth it to me.
I like the plans and customer service for T-Mobile. The coverage isn't as good as AT&T but then neither is Verizon. Nobody has broader coverage than AT&T. Which is why I had to switch from T-Mobile to AT&T. I like T-Mobile better and don't really care if I use an I-Phone or a Torch (well I like the Torch for the keypad really). But when I moved to rural Alaska..... AT&T is the only company that will work at all.
P.S. Iphone can shit in its hat.
LOL. I'm still drying the soda out from my nose ...
i dislike these commercials purely because theyre a rip from those PC vs MAC commercials back from a few years ago...