T-Mobile added 371,000 new subscribers, but mostly prepaid

The U.S. carrier, the smallest of the big four nationwide carriers, said it added a total of 371,000 new subscribers in the fourth quarter. This is an improvement over customer losses from the third quarter. But it’s still lower than customer gains the company saw in the fourth quarter of 2008.

Still, T-Mobile says that 79 percent of its customers are on a contract, down slightly from 82 percent of its base in the fourth quarter of 2008.1. During the fourth quarter, contract customers spent on average about $51 per month. On average, prepaid customers spent about $18 a month.

If the company continues loosing or not getting more new postpaid customers, probably the rumors about T-Mobile will be looking for partners will be true. But so far no action has been taken.

Microsoft introduces Windows Phone 7 Series

Microsoft just has introduced today a new phone running Windows Mobile 7 called Windows Phone 7 Series.  This really is a completely new OS. New and completely refresh. The first Windows 7 phones will be available by holiday 2010,  first maybe AT&T then T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless.

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Motorola Cliq getting Android 2.1 Q2 2010

According with Motorola’s website, The Motorola Cliq is going to get the new Android 2.1 on Q2 2010, the DROID update will be rolling out really soon with no concrete date.  Those with the DEXT will have to wait until Q3 2010 to get their update. A similar scenario applies to the Milestone with European Milestone owners receiving their update sometime in Q2 2010, while those in Latin America and Asia-Pacific must wait patiently for Motorola to evaluate the feasibility of an update.

This is a great improvement for the Motorola Cliq and great news for their owners. Thanks Motorola

Via BGR

Firefox browser coming with Android flavor in February

Firefox Mozilla is a great browser for Windows and Mac OS. But when are they going to release a mobile phone version (besides Maemo on the Nokia N900). Now, according with  German Mozilla community website, Firefox is  preparing the first Beta (Fennec) for Android and it is going to be released  in February. Additionally, Google Labs has listed a Labs Night Meeting  Jan 26^th, where they will discuss their mobile strategy and demonstrate the FireFox for Android Beta.  We are just looking forward to see how the FireFox runs on the Android, later on, compare it with other browsers like Dolphin or Safari (iPhone).

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T-Mobile dropped prices of some phones.. responding VW unlimited plan

After Verizon Wireless announced its new unlimited plans, T-Mobile has just answering that strategy bye lowering the price of some phones.

For Example :

Blackberry 9700 :  from 200 to 130 dollars

Behold 2 :   from 250 t0 150 dollars

Blackberry Curve 8520 :  From 130 to 80.00

myTouch 3G : from 200 to 150

T-Mobile G1 : From 129 to 99

Motorola Cliq : From 200 to 150

HTC Touch Pro II : From 250 to 200

HTC Dash 3G : From 100 to 50

This actually a great news for T-Mobile customers .. today is the best day to upgrade or sign up for 2 years contract with T-Mo.

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Upgrade to Google Nexus One now for only US$279

After T-Mobile and Google heard all the complains on 3G reception with the Nexus One and The double ETF, they are giving us some good news to existing T-Mo customers. Starting January 14th, existing T-Mobile customers can upgrade to Google Nexus One for only US$ 279.  Customers that previously upgraded to Nexus One paying 379, will receive US$ 100 mail in rebate… that is better compared with Apple when they give iTunes cards as a rebate. Starting to today, Google will notify them if they qualify for that refund. Expect your 100 bucks withing 14 days.

US$ 729 to cancel contract with Nexus One, T-Mobile and Google will charge you ETF.

Wow… Getting the new Nexus One is not too pretty. Seams that T-Mobile and Google, if you cancel your contract after 14 days ( 30 in CA ), will charge you ETF, both of them. From Google side, the fee is 350 while from T-Mobile is 200. But wait, also Google will charge you for the device.. 179, making a big total of US$ 729. Gosh..that is outrageous!!

Please note that the Equipment Recovery Fee is imposed by Google and not your chosen carrier and is in addition to any early termination fees that may be charged by your chosen carrier in connection with termination of your wireless plan prior to fulfillment of your chosen carrier’s service agreement term.

I think is a much better idea to buy the phone unlocked without a contract, that will be way cheaper.!

Via BGR