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T-Mobile USA 'Not Going to Get the iPhone 5 This Year'

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pika2000

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All that needs to happen is for Apple to support AWS band into the next iPhone. Who cares if T-Mobile doesn't carry the iPhone, those that buy them unlocked can just pop in T-Mobile SIM. Heck, there are many people on T-Mobile with iPhones already (on EDGE).

What this tells me is that Apple may not have access nor the motivation to use penta-band HSDPA radio. Maybe it's under patent with Nokia or something.
 
swissmann

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Verizon and AT&T need to drop their prices. T-mobile's unlimited text, talk, and data for $50 is where it is at. If other carriers were that cheap T-mobile could go away. For me T-mobile's pricing paired with the iPhone is a perfect union. So either drop prices elsewhere or get the iPhone at T-mobile. This is not good news!
 
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alent1234 said:
i was telling someone yesterday how i think this is a scam by apple and AT&T to drive t-mo's value down
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AT&T, yes, absolutely.

But Apple, why? Apple has lost a lot of potential customers who had brand loyalty to their carriers, there could have been millions of iPhone users on Sprint and T-Mobile. As far as they are concerned, the more carriers that carry the iPhone the better. Now probably they did not reach an agreement with T-Mobile, but I wouldn't be surprised if indeed this was something both companies explored.
 
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Ryth

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FakeWozniak said:
Yeah, cause it ain't called the iPhone 5, its the iPhone 4S! :)
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Exactly. He didn't say we're not getting the iPhone, he said we're not getting the iPhone 5...big difference.

There is still rumors that the iPhone 5 isn't coming till next year so who knows.
 
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alent1234

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Tiger8 said:
AT&T, yes, absolutely.

But Apple, why? Apple has lost a lot of potential customers who had brand loyalty to their carriers, there could have been millions of iPhone users on Sprint and T-Mobile. As far as they are concerned, the more carriers that carry the iPhone the better. Now probably they did not reach an agreement with T-Mobile, but I wouldn't be surprised if indeed this was something both companies explored.
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DT is looking to get rid of T-Mo one way or another so no reason to take a financial risk with them.
 
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Shotgun OS

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Really wish it was coming to T-Mobile. I'll be purchasing my first smartphone this fall, but I refuse to switch to AT&T or Verizon.
 
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PCClone

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Even with the merger, Apple would need to create a phone to run on TMO frequencies. So, the merger should be irrelevant to them getting the iPhone.

If they don't, I will be very angry.
 
atomwork

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mdnz said:
T-Mobile does not operate only in the USA, so this will likely never happen.
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He means the US merger. German based T-Mobil wants to sell the US unit because they have no business growth. Many customers want the iPhone.

But I hope SPRINT will get it and I won't have to pay $300/m with evil ATT...

PS: And don't forget that in Germany the iPhone 4 is free (1 Euro) with a 2 year contract. Not like the rip off here $199 + endless charges/fees for add-on services like texting, voice, date
 
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xpower180

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Surely the very fact that this guy stated T-Mobile are not getting the iPhone 5 tends to confirm its existence, no?
 
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alent1234

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atomwork said:
He means the US merger. German based T-Mobil wants to sell the US unit because they have no business growth. Many customers want the iPhone.

But I hope SPRINT will get it and I won't have to pay $300/m with evil ATT...

PS: And don't forget that in Germany the iPhone 4 is free (1 Euro) with a 2 year contract. Not like the rip off here $199 + endless charges/fees for add-on services like texting, voice, date
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and what kind of plan do you get for that? and how much is it?
 
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macinnv

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Maybe Apple doesnt want to add the AWS 1700/2100 bands on the iPhone becuase ATT will shut down that spectrum immediately following the merger for LTE build out?
 
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PCClone

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macinnv said:
Maybe Apple doesnt want to add the AWS 1700/2100 bands on the iPhone becuase ATT will shut down that spectrum immediately following the merger for LTE build out?
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Nope. They are buying them so they can use that spectrum. That is the main reason for the purchase according to ATT.
 
chrmjenkins

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Shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. If T-Mobile gets the iPhone, their argument that they can't compete in the market gets a little weaker, just like they want.
 
nefan65

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mdnz said:
T-Mobile does not operate only in the USA, so this will likely never happen.
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No, but their parent company, deutsche telekom does want it to happen. T-Mo is a failing entity, and they don't care who buys them, so as long as it happens before they need to declare bankruptcy...
 
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BowTheMan89

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I find it much more likely that he is referring to the entire industry not seeing an iPhone 5 this year than simply his company.

Otherwise he's basically saying, "we'll you might as well switch now cause we're not getting the phone you're all waiting for." Though i really hope im wrong:confused:
 
nefan65

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swissmann said:
Verizon and AT&T need to drop their prices. T-mobile's unlimited text, talk, and data for $50 is where it is at. If other carriers were that cheap T-mobile could go away. For me T-mobile's pricing paired with the iPhone is a perfect union. So either drop prices elsewhere or get the iPhone at T-mobile. This is not good news!
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The only reason T-Mo is offering that kind of plan, is because of their financial situation. They're doing anything they can to get, and retain customers. It won't last...
 
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alent1234

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nefan65 said:
The only reason T-Mo is offering that kind of plan, is because of their financial situation. They're doing anything they can to get, and retain customers. It won't last...
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the cheap plans are only for single lines. for family plans it's cheaper AT&T and Verizon

i pay $180 for a 4 line plan with 2 smartphones and 2 dumb phones. 4 line plan on t-mo is $279
 
realeric

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T-Mobile could get none of iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, and iPhone 5(without LTE) because the devices didn't support T-Mobile's 3G GSM frequency. They may get iPhone 6 if it supports LTE.

Edit: I was wrong. MDM6600 supports T-Mobile's frequency.
 
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macinnv

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He clearly meant T-Mobile when he said "we aren't getting the iPhone 5". He was speaking to T-Mobile employees and probably using "we" frequently, meaning T-Mobile.
 
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