With advanced corporate features for work, and social and entertainment capabilities for play, CLIQ 2 is designed to help users never miss a moment
LAS VEGAS – CES — Motorola Mobility, Inc., (NYSE: MMI), and T-Mobile USA announced the upcoming availability of Motorola CLIQ 2™ with MOTOBLUR™, a 3.7-inch touch-screen smartphone with a slide-out keypad that allows users to play hard and work hard. CLIQ 2 is the latest example of the powerful devices you can expect from Motorola that combine Android™ software and MOTOBLUR social connectivity, with the addition of new business-ready functionality.
“Smartphone users are constantly looking for a device that suits all of their needs, whether they’re in the office or at home with their families. CLIQ 2 is what these consumers are looking for, delivering on what it means to truly stay connected on their terms,” said Alain Mutricy, senior vice president, portfolio and device product management, Motorola Mobility, Inc. “With business-ready features and robust entertainment options, CLIQ 2 users will be able to make the most of every moment.”
CLIQ 2 is a 3G smartphone that benefits from faster speeds at no additional cost on the T-Mobile 4G network.* Paired with an ultra-fast 1GHz processor, CLIQ 2 is designed to keep up with the busiest careers and social lives. An intelligently designed slide-out keypad shortens the distance between keys and increases key size for fast text entry. Wi-Fi calling capabilities enable users to make calls over work or home wireless networks. CLIQ 2 helps users stay connected to their home, work and weekend lives. In addition, it helps manage them with three sets of customizable home screens that provide access to the applications, shortcuts and widgets they want, when they need them.
“We are excited to build upon the success of the original CLIQ, bringing the powerful combination of Android and social connectivity to our customers,” said Paul Cole, vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA. “With the addition of new business-ready features, the Motorola CLIQ 2 offers peace of mind with the ability to balance home and work life.”
Powered by Android 2.2, users will experience rich web content with Adobe® Flash® Player. Combined with easy access to more than 100,000 applications and games from Android Market™, the latest movie hits from the pre-loaded BLOCKBUSTER® ONDEMAND application, and favorite reads via the pre-loaded Amazon Kindle application, users can turn CLIQ 2 into an entertainment hub. CLIQ 2’s high-resolution 3.7–inch touch-screen display stretches from edge-to-edge to maximize media playback and web browsing. Share media on an even larger screen, as CLIQ 2 is DLNA-enabled, allowing users to stream and share content on other DLNA-enabled devices. In addition, customers can easily frame the moments captured on CLIQ 2 with the Print to Retail feature, which allows copies to be made at a local photo retailer.
For busy professionals, CLIQ 2 offers serious business functionality. Stay on time with robust calendar capabilities, which include the ability to propose new meeting times, reply and reply-all to groups, forward meeting notices and even check meeting participant availability. Stay connected with co-workers through the corporate directory, or network after hours by importing LinkedIn connections into the contact list. Users can work remotely on CLIQ 2 using Quickoffice® to view and edit important documents right on their phones. Even connect a laptop or other device to the Internet using CLIQ 2 as a 3G mobile hotspot or through Wi-Fi Sharing. Plus, IT departments will rest easy with advanced security features like remote locate and SD card wipe. Additional security features such as device and SD card encryption are expected to be available in early 2011.
CLIQ 2 also provides a helping hand with communication overload. MOTOBLUR helps manage email and social networking services right from the home screen without separately accessing Facebook® and Twitter®, among others. And, time won’t be wasted because customizable filters allow consumers to control the types of messages and updates displayed in their home-screen widgets.
Availability
Offered in a titanium hue with a smoke gray finish, Motorola CLIQ 2 with MOTOBLUR will be available exclusively to T-Mobile USA customers on Jan. 19 at T-Mobile retail stores, select dealers and online at http://www.t-mobile.com/cliq2-android-phone. To view images, please visit here
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.
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UK Roaming Orange and T-Mobile
UK Roaming Orange and T-Mobile
I got a text message today (08/10/10) from Orange informing me "Now you can pick up a signal from both the Orange and T-Mobile networks....."Further information about this is available at the weblink below:
https://kareena.orange.co.uk/share/
Call and text in even more places
Now you can pick up a signal from both the Orange and T-Mobile networks in the
I got a text message today (08/10/10) from Orange informing me "Now you can pick up a signal from both the Orange and T-Mobile networks....."Further information about this is available at the weblink below:
https://kareena.orange.co.uk/share/
Call and text in even more places
Now you can pick up a signal from both the Orange and T-Mobile networks in the
T-Mobile G2 by HTC Quadrant Standard Benchmark Test
T-Mobile G2 by HTC Quadrant Standard Benchmark Test
T-Mobile Cell Site Now Powered by the Sun
T-Mobile is hoping the sun is shining down on one of its cell towers in Chalfont, Penn. That’s because the gear is T-Mobile’s first solar-powered cell site in the U.S., and enables T-Mobile to tap into the sun to power a selection of gear that provides wireless broadband services.
T-Mobile didn’t give more details on how much power the 12 solar panels attached to the site would generate, only saying the power was enough to take the cell site off-the-grid and then “at times” feed power back into the grid. T-Mobile can use the cell site for lowering its carbon footprint (and green marketing) as well as potentially saving on its energy bill, but savings on electricity costs via solar often times have a long pay back period. Solar can also be used as a backup power source for cells if power grid blackouts occur.
The T-Mobile solar-powered cell is somewhat unusual in that it wasn’t built in a developing country. Phone companies most often turn to solar-powered cells in countries like India, and parts of Africa, where the sites can be few and far between, and phone companies want to use solar to replace or augment diesel-powered back up generators (see our report How Mobile Networks Can Cut Carbon, GigaOM Pro, subscription required). According to Pike Research, 4.5 percent of the world’s cellular base stations will run off of solar and wind by 2014, up from 0.11 percent in 2010.
In certain developing regions, solar-powered base stations can be economical. Phone companies are increasingly factoring in diesel fuel costs over the life of the system compared to the free fuel that is solar. Mobile operators are also taking into account potential carbon legislation (that makes carbon-based power more expensive), as well as the likelihood that the cost of clean power will drop in the future. Connecting into the grid can also be quite expensive in certain regions: for example, it’s $8,000 per kilometer to connect into the grid in rural Namibia, according to Kuwait-based Mobile Telecommunications Co.
Chalfont is a small, several-thousand-person community, but well developed, so those typical developing-world economics aren’t likely at play for the U.S. solar cell site. Solar-powered cell sites generally cost two to three times more than grid power in many regions, according to the GigaOM Pro report. My guess is this first tower is mostly a way to test the technology and use it as a marketing tool. Phone companies have boosted their green efforts in recent months as a way to cut costs, and get some good PR.
But as we note in our How Mobile Networks Can Cut Carbon report: “the first, and most effective, strategy for reducing energy consumption in mobile networks is to improve the energy efficiency of network infrastructure equipment itself.” Base stations actually make up 70-to-80 percent of the energy consumption from cellular networks, so it’s really important to reduce their overall power draw, instead of just switching them over to clean power. Pike Research says that clean power technology, like solar and wind and fuel cells, combined with energy efficiency, could reduce the carbon emissions due to mobile infrastructure in 2013 by at least 101 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e), a decrease of 42 percent from business-as-usual trendlines.
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T-Mobile didn’t give more details on how much power the 12 solar panels attached to the site would generate, only saying the power was enough to take the cell site off-the-grid and then “at times” feed power back into the grid. T-Mobile can use the cell site for lowering its carbon footprint (and green marketing) as well as potentially saving on its energy bill, but savings on electricity costs via solar often times have a long pay back period. Solar can also be used as a backup power source for cells if power grid blackouts occur.
The T-Mobile solar-powered cell is somewhat unusual in that it wasn’t built in a developing country. Phone companies most often turn to solar-powered cells in countries like India, and parts of Africa, where the sites can be few and far between, and phone companies want to use solar to replace or augment diesel-powered back up generators (see our report How Mobile Networks Can Cut Carbon, GigaOM Pro, subscription required). According to Pike Research, 4.5 percent of the world’s cellular base stations will run off of solar and wind by 2014, up from 0.11 percent in 2010.
In certain developing regions, solar-powered base stations can be economical. Phone companies are increasingly factoring in diesel fuel costs over the life of the system compared to the free fuel that is solar. Mobile operators are also taking into account potential carbon legislation (that makes carbon-based power more expensive), as well as the likelihood that the cost of clean power will drop in the future. Connecting into the grid can also be quite expensive in certain regions: for example, it’s $8,000 per kilometer to connect into the grid in rural Namibia, according to Kuwait-based Mobile Telecommunications Co.
Chalfont is a small, several-thousand-person community, but well developed, so those typical developing-world economics aren’t likely at play for the U.S. solar cell site. Solar-powered cell sites generally cost two to three times more than grid power in many regions, according to the GigaOM Pro report. My guess is this first tower is mostly a way to test the technology and use it as a marketing tool. Phone companies have boosted their green efforts in recent months as a way to cut costs, and get some good PR.
But as we note in our How Mobile Networks Can Cut Carbon report: “the first, and most effective, strategy for reducing energy consumption in mobile networks is to improve the energy efficiency of network infrastructure equipment itself.” Base stations actually make up 70-to-80 percent of the energy consumption from cellular networks, so it’s really important to reduce their overall power draw, instead of just switching them over to clean power. Pike Research says that clean power technology, like solar and wind and fuel cells, combined with energy efficiency, could reduce the carbon emissions due to mobile infrastructure in 2013 by at least 101 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e), a decrease of 42 percent from business-as-usual trendlines.
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T-Mobile sale: 25% off touchscreen and BlackBerry prepay mobiles
T-Mobile is doing another sale on prepay mobiles, this time it’s 25% off all touchscreen and BlackBerry pay as you go phones – and for 48 hours.The offer begins at 10am on Tuesday September 21st and runs until 10am on Thursday September 23rd.More here
Motorola Debuts DEFY™ on the Farewell Season Premiere of “The Oprah Winfrey Show”
Exclusively for T-Mobile USA, Motorola DEFY is Equipped to Withstand All That Life Throws Your Way.
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. — Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) unveiled the Motorola DEFY™ enhanced with MOTOBLUR™ on today’s 25th season premiere of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Slim and pocket-able, this smartphone powered by Android™, which is planned for exclusive U.S. availability to customers of T-Mobile USA, comes equipped with a 3.7-inch high-resolution and scratch-resistant touch screen display that provides edge-to-edge views of your favorite websites, photos and videos.
“DEFY is designed to handle everything that life throws your way,” said Bill Ogle chief marketing officer, Motorola Mobility, Inc. “With all the features consumers expect in a smartphone, DEFY packs Web browsing, entertainment and messaging capabilities as well as an exterior design that can withstand the stresses of everyday life.”
Motorola DEFY is scratch and water resistant as well as dust proof, protecting you from life's little challenges such as a sudden rain shower to a drop in the sand. Pre-installed on the DEFY, CrystalTalk® PLUS vanquishes noisy environments with two microphones that intelligently filter out background noise and amplify your voice so you don't have to shout.
“DEFY is essentially a connection hub wrapped in a layer of protection,” said Paul Cole, vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA. “The unique and innovative form-factor of the DEFY provides you with the confidence to truly take your phone anywhere.”
An Adobe® Flash® Lite®-enabled Web browser and 3.7-inch WVGA screen allow you to view more of the Web than standard browsers. Choose from thousands of applications, widgets and games on Android Market™ and enjoy access to Google™ services including Google Search™, Google Maps™ and Gmail™.
With a durable form-factor and 5-megapixel camera featuring a flash, digital zoom and auto focus, the Motorola DEFY is the trusty companion to capture memories at the next family reunion or vacation. Part of the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), DEFY enables you to stream, store and share content with compatible devices around the home such as HDTVs, game consoles and PCs. Also, the Connected Music Player provides the option to display lyrics to your songs and enables you to discover, buy and download music, right from your phone.
Availability
Motorola DEFY with MOTOBLUR is expected to be available exclusively to T-Mobile USA customers in time for the holidays. For more information on Motorola DEFY with MOTOBLUR, please visit here. To view images please visit here.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to mobile and wireline digital communication devices that provide compelling experiences, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. — Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) unveiled the Motorola DEFY™ enhanced with MOTOBLUR™ on today’s 25th season premiere of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Slim and pocket-able, this smartphone powered by Android™, which is planned for exclusive U.S. availability to customers of T-Mobile USA, comes equipped with a 3.7-inch high-resolution and scratch-resistant touch screen display that provides edge-to-edge views of your favorite websites, photos and videos.
“DEFY is designed to handle everything that life throws your way,” said Bill Ogle chief marketing officer, Motorola Mobility, Inc. “With all the features consumers expect in a smartphone, DEFY packs Web browsing, entertainment and messaging capabilities as well as an exterior design that can withstand the stresses of everyday life.”
Motorola DEFY is scratch and water resistant as well as dust proof, protecting you from life's little challenges such as a sudden rain shower to a drop in the sand. Pre-installed on the DEFY, CrystalTalk® PLUS vanquishes noisy environments with two microphones that intelligently filter out background noise and amplify your voice so you don't have to shout.
“DEFY is essentially a connection hub wrapped in a layer of protection,” said Paul Cole, vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA. “The unique and innovative form-factor of the DEFY provides you with the confidence to truly take your phone anywhere.”
An Adobe® Flash® Lite®-enabled Web browser and 3.7-inch WVGA screen allow you to view more of the Web than standard browsers. Choose from thousands of applications, widgets and games on Android Market™ and enjoy access to Google™ services including Google Search™, Google Maps™ and Gmail™.
With a durable form-factor and 5-megapixel camera featuring a flash, digital zoom and auto focus, the Motorola DEFY is the trusty companion to capture memories at the next family reunion or vacation. Part of the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), DEFY enables you to stream, store and share content with compatible devices around the home such as HDTVs, game consoles and PCs. Also, the Connected Music Player provides the option to display lyrics to your songs and enables you to discover, buy and download music, right from your phone.
Availability
Motorola DEFY with MOTOBLUR is expected to be available exclusively to T-Mobile USA customers in time for the holidays. For more information on Motorola DEFY with MOTOBLUR, please visit here. To view images please visit here.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to mobile and wireline digital communication devices that provide compelling experiences, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.
Official images T -Mobile G2
In the network appeared the official images of [smartfona] T -Mobile G2 (HTC Of vision). We already wrote in the news about this device, were published its photographs. T -Mobile G2 will become the first model of this American operator with the support of new high-speed honeycomb networks HSPA+. In Europe the analog of this model will also leave by the name HTC Of desire Z. according to preliminary data, this [smartfon] in the form factor of slider with 3,7- one inch AMOLED-[tachskrinom] and QWERTY- keyboard. It works under the administration Of android (probably, version 2.2), it is not clear, is accompanied basic OS by the interface HTC Of sense.
On other characteristics of device also there is certain information. Apparatus is equipped with 1- GHz by processor, 5-[Mp] by camera with the auto-focus and the LED- flash, the adapters Of wi-Fi (there is a function of the mobile point of the access Of wi-Fi), aGPS and Bluetooth 2.1. It is assumed that the release T -Mobile G2 takes place on September 29, and thus far operator neglected the [tizernyy] site, dedicated to new model. In the opinion source, in [smartfona] will be only one color solution - silvery.
On other characteristics of device also there is certain information. Apparatus is equipped with 1- GHz by processor, 5-[Mp] by camera with the auto-focus and the LED- flash, the adapters Of wi-Fi (there is a function of the mobile point of the access Of wi-Fi), aGPS and Bluetooth 2.1. It is assumed that the release T -Mobile G2 takes place on September 29, and thus far operator neglected the [tizernyy] site, dedicated to new model. In the opinion source, in [smartfona] will be only one color solution - silvery.
T-Mobile G2 to Pack Android 2.2 Froyo, Qualcomm "Scorpion" CPU
Unfortunately this Scorpion doesn't pack much sting
If you're determined to get an Android slider on T-Mobile, then perhaps the upcoming T-Mobile G2 is the phone for you. However, its specs may change your mind.
The company's insider newsletter T-Mobile Scoop reveals that the HTC Vision, aka the T-Mobile G2, will be using an 800 MHz MSM7x30 chip. That chip uses the Qualcomm's Scorpion ARM CPU, also found in the 1 GHz Snapdragon.
The lower clock speed seems like a bit of a blow. But when you factor in that the 1 GHz Snapdragon crunched approximately 2.5 times less frames than the Samsung 1 GHz Hummingbird (a Cortex A8) in the GLSBenchmark, it appears even worse, given that the CPU core appears to have certain design shortcomings in the first place.
The good news is that the slower CPU will at least be somewhat offset by the operating system; the G2 will run Android 2.2 "Froyo" (which notably comes packing Flash 10.1). As we previously discussed, Froyo brings a Just-in-Time Java compiler to the table, which allows Android applications to run up to five times faster. Thus even this slow CPU may be capable of some decent performance.
Reportedly HTC isn't going to lay the Sense UI on top of this particular Froyo build. That should offer better performance, and either improved or deteriorated usability, depending on your perspective on HTC Sense. T-Mobile does brag that the phone will include "one-touch quick keys" to quickly access key functions.
The G2 has a couple of key advantages -- namely, that it has a physical keyboard, it's T-Mobile's first HSPA+ phone, and that it's on one of the most appealing networks in terms of contractual obligations and price. However, in the face of phones like the Epic 4G and HTC EVO 4G -- also on a well-priced network -- the G2 faces some stiff competition.
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If you're determined to get an Android slider on T-Mobile, then perhaps the upcoming T-Mobile G2 is the phone for you. However, its specs may change your mind.
The company's insider newsletter T-Mobile Scoop reveals that the HTC Vision, aka the T-Mobile G2, will be using an 800 MHz MSM7x30 chip. That chip uses the Qualcomm's Scorpion ARM CPU, also found in the 1 GHz Snapdragon.
The lower clock speed seems like a bit of a blow. But when you factor in that the 1 GHz Snapdragon crunched approximately 2.5 times less frames than the Samsung 1 GHz Hummingbird (a Cortex A8) in the GLSBenchmark, it appears even worse, given that the CPU core appears to have certain design shortcomings in the first place.
The good news is that the slower CPU will at least be somewhat offset by the operating system; the G2 will run Android 2.2 "Froyo" (which notably comes packing Flash 10.1). As we previously discussed, Froyo brings a Just-in-Time Java compiler to the table, which allows Android applications to run up to five times faster. Thus even this slow CPU may be capable of some decent performance.
Reportedly HTC isn't going to lay the Sense UI on top of this particular Froyo build. That should offer better performance, and either improved or deteriorated usability, depending on your perspective on HTC Sense. T-Mobile does brag that the phone will include "one-touch quick keys" to quickly access key functions.
The G2 has a couple of key advantages -- namely, that it has a physical keyboard, it's T-Mobile's first HSPA+ phone, and that it's on one of the most appealing networks in terms of contractual obligations and price. However, in the face of phones like the Epic 4G and HTC EVO 4G -- also on a well-priced network -- the G2 faces some stiff competition.
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T-Mobile Takes Action to Prepare for Hurricane Earl
Readying Network Throughout Eastern Seaboard.
T-Mobile USA, Inc. is preparing for the potential impact of Hurricane Earl, with wireless network preparations underway throughout the Eastern Seaboard, especially from the Carolinas and north to the Canadian border. The company is fully mobilizing all necessary resources to restore service to its customers and emergency first-responders if its cell sites are affected by the storm.
The T-Mobile Incident Command Team stands ready throughout the Eastern U.S., with local Command Centers established in the following areas: Charlotte, N.C.; Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia, Pa; New York, N.Y.; Parsippany, N.J.; Long Island, N.Y.; Hartford, Conn.; and Boston, Mass. In addition, T-Mobile has a National Response team monitoring the event, with backup support from Snoqualmie, Wash. T-Mobile technicians and engineers will be mobilized to support and assist any network restoration that is needed as soon as post-hurricane conditions permit. Finally, the company’s Network Operation Centers (NOCs) will also be responsible for managing network traffic during this event, and the company has redundant support in place for each NOC.
T-Mobile is taking the following additional steps to prepare the company’s network for the storm:
* In the event of widespread power outages, T-Mobile has access to additional fuel to supply our generators and company repair and transport vehicles, and for other emergency circumstances.
* Backup generators and fuel tanks for regional network switch operations are in place, have been tested, and fuel has been topped off.
* To further supplement the fixed and portable back-up generators, T-Mobile currently has in place at its cell sites throughout the region dozens more portable generators, ready to be transported to impacted areas.
* Microwave radio equipment has been trucked into the region to facilitate data communication from the cell sites to T-Mobile's network switches, as backup, in the event T1 fixed-line service fails.
* T-Mobile has several Cells-On-Wheels (COWs) pre-staged in neighboring markets to move in and provide additional wireless communications capacity in the hardest-hit areas.
* T-Mobile will monitor evacuation efforts and routes, and will take steps to increase wireless capacity in those areas as customers move inland.
* The company also is coordinating recovery efforts with local, state and national officials.
T-Mobile is also preparing for storms that are expected after Earl, including Fiona and Gaston.
T-Mobile Customer Tips
In order to better facilitate communication between families and loved ones, and to alleviate anticipated network congestion before, during and after any storm, T-Mobile recommends its customers follow these important tips:
* Use text messaging to communicate instead of voice calls. Text messaging has a greater success rate in getting through the network during high-usage periods versus voice calls.
* Keep your voice calls short in duration.
* Make sure your phone is fully charged prior to the storm. Consider obtaining a vehicle charger in the event of power loss.
* For T-Mobile Customer Care assistance, please visit http://my.t-mobile.com, call 611 from your T-Mobile handset, or dial 1-800-937-8997.
T-Mobile USA, Inc. is preparing for the potential impact of Hurricane Earl, with wireless network preparations underway throughout the Eastern Seaboard, especially from the Carolinas and north to the Canadian border. The company is fully mobilizing all necessary resources to restore service to its customers and emergency first-responders if its cell sites are affected by the storm.
The T-Mobile Incident Command Team stands ready throughout the Eastern U.S., with local Command Centers established in the following areas: Charlotte, N.C.; Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia, Pa; New York, N.Y.; Parsippany, N.J.; Long Island, N.Y.; Hartford, Conn.; and Boston, Mass. In addition, T-Mobile has a National Response team monitoring the event, with backup support from Snoqualmie, Wash. T-Mobile technicians and engineers will be mobilized to support and assist any network restoration that is needed as soon as post-hurricane conditions permit. Finally, the company’s Network Operation Centers (NOCs) will also be responsible for managing network traffic during this event, and the company has redundant support in place for each NOC.
T-Mobile is taking the following additional steps to prepare the company’s network for the storm:
* In the event of widespread power outages, T-Mobile has access to additional fuel to supply our generators and company repair and transport vehicles, and for other emergency circumstances.
* Backup generators and fuel tanks for regional network switch operations are in place, have been tested, and fuel has been topped off.
* To further supplement the fixed and portable back-up generators, T-Mobile currently has in place at its cell sites throughout the region dozens more portable generators, ready to be transported to impacted areas.
* Microwave radio equipment has been trucked into the region to facilitate data communication from the cell sites to T-Mobile's network switches, as backup, in the event T1 fixed-line service fails.
* T-Mobile has several Cells-On-Wheels (COWs) pre-staged in neighboring markets to move in and provide additional wireless communications capacity in the hardest-hit areas.
* T-Mobile will monitor evacuation efforts and routes, and will take steps to increase wireless capacity in those areas as customers move inland.
* The company also is coordinating recovery efforts with local, state and national officials.
T-Mobile is also preparing for storms that are expected after Earl, including Fiona and Gaston.
T-Mobile Customer Tips
In order to better facilitate communication between families and loved ones, and to alleviate anticipated network congestion before, during and after any storm, T-Mobile recommends its customers follow these important tips:
* Use text messaging to communicate instead of voice calls. Text messaging has a greater success rate in getting through the network during high-usage periods versus voice calls.
* Keep your voice calls short in duration.
* Make sure your phone is fully charged prior to the storm. Consider obtaining a vehicle charger in the event of power loss.
* For T-Mobile Customer Care assistance, please visit http://my.t-mobile.com, call 611 from your T-Mobile handset, or dial 1-800-937-8997.
T-Mobile USA Awarded EPA Mobility Contract
Federal Agency to Leverage Company’s Fast HSPA+ Network, Wi-Fi Calling Capabilities.
T-Mobile USA, Inc. announced that the company has been awarded a three-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Under the terms of the agreement, the EPA and its 17,000 employees will have access to a full range of T-Mobile products and services – from the company’s global Wi-Fi calling capabilities and broad selection of government-approved devices to its super-fast HSPA+ mobile broadband network, which now covers nearly 50 metropolitan markets. T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network is the most pervasive to offer 4G speeds in the country1.
The first major carrier to offer Wi-Fi calling, T-Mobile helps enterprises, like the EPA, take advantage of this technology to enhance domestic and international coverage, reduce domestic and international minute usage, increase enterprise mobility cost savings, and improve productivity benefits from open Wi-Fi access points across the globe. The company now hosts approximately 40 million Wi-Fi calls per month.
“Increasingly, our customers need a wireless communications partner who is able to support mobility and high-speed connectivity, both in the office and when employees travel to remote or international destinations,” said David Pepe, divisional director, government solutions at T-Mobile USA. “For a governmental agency like the EPA, it is imperative to have the network, the coverage, and level of service and support necessary to communicate and coordinate both everyday business tasks and rescue and cleanup efforts.”
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the EPA also has 10 regional offices and 27 laboratories that can take advantage of T-Mobile’s acclaimed HSPA+ network. In addition to Washington, D.C., other metropolitan areas currently covered by T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network include: Birmingham, Ala.; Bentonville, Ark.; Los Angeles, Ca.; Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford, Conn.; Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa, Fla.; Atlanta, Ga.; Honolulu, Hawaii; Indianapolis, Ind.; Wichita, Kan.; Baton Rouge, Lafayette and New Orleans, La.; Annapolis, Baltimore, Bethesda, and Chevy Chase, Md.; Minneapolis, Minn.; Kansas City and St. Louis, Mo.; Las Vegas, Nev.; Albany, Buffalo, New York City, Rochester, and Syracuse, NY; Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro and Winston-Salem, NC; Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Dayton, Ohio; Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla.; Portland, Ore.; Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pa.; Providence, RI; Charleston and Greenville, SC; Memphis, Tenn.; Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, Fort Worth, and San Antonio, Texas; Alexandria, McLean and Reston, Va.; Seattle, Wash.; and Milwaukee, Wis. The company is on track to deliver HSPA+ speeds to 100 major metropolitan areas in the U.S. by the end of 2010.
Pepe continued, “With our super-fast HSPA+ network and unique Wi-Fi calling capabilities, our customers can enjoy a better mobile broadband experience in more places today.”
Awarded under the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) schedule in place since May 2002, T-Mobile’s agreement with the EPA officially commenced on June 15, 2010 and will continue through September 20, 2012 unless extended by the mutual written agreement of both parties.
T-Mobile USA, Inc. announced that the company has been awarded a three-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Under the terms of the agreement, the EPA and its 17,000 employees will have access to a full range of T-Mobile products and services – from the company’s global Wi-Fi calling capabilities and broad selection of government-approved devices to its super-fast HSPA+ mobile broadband network, which now covers nearly 50 metropolitan markets. T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network is the most pervasive to offer 4G speeds in the country1.
The first major carrier to offer Wi-Fi calling, T-Mobile helps enterprises, like the EPA, take advantage of this technology to enhance domestic and international coverage, reduce domestic and international minute usage, increase enterprise mobility cost savings, and improve productivity benefits from open Wi-Fi access points across the globe. The company now hosts approximately 40 million Wi-Fi calls per month.
“Increasingly, our customers need a wireless communications partner who is able to support mobility and high-speed connectivity, both in the office and when employees travel to remote or international destinations,” said David Pepe, divisional director, government solutions at T-Mobile USA. “For a governmental agency like the EPA, it is imperative to have the network, the coverage, and level of service and support necessary to communicate and coordinate both everyday business tasks and rescue and cleanup efforts.”
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the EPA also has 10 regional offices and 27 laboratories that can take advantage of T-Mobile’s acclaimed HSPA+ network. In addition to Washington, D.C., other metropolitan areas currently covered by T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network include: Birmingham, Ala.; Bentonville, Ark.; Los Angeles, Ca.; Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford, Conn.; Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa, Fla.; Atlanta, Ga.; Honolulu, Hawaii; Indianapolis, Ind.; Wichita, Kan.; Baton Rouge, Lafayette and New Orleans, La.; Annapolis, Baltimore, Bethesda, and Chevy Chase, Md.; Minneapolis, Minn.; Kansas City and St. Louis, Mo.; Las Vegas, Nev.; Albany, Buffalo, New York City, Rochester, and Syracuse, NY; Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro and Winston-Salem, NC; Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Dayton, Ohio; Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla.; Portland, Ore.; Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pa.; Providence, RI; Charleston and Greenville, SC; Memphis, Tenn.; Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, Fort Worth, and San Antonio, Texas; Alexandria, McLean and Reston, Va.; Seattle, Wash.; and Milwaukee, Wis. The company is on track to deliver HSPA+ speeds to 100 major metropolitan areas in the U.S. by the end of 2010.
Pepe continued, “With our super-fast HSPA+ network and unique Wi-Fi calling capabilities, our customers can enjoy a better mobile broadband experience in more places today.”
Awarded under the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) schedule in place since May 2002, T-Mobile’s agreement with the EPA officially commenced on June 15, 2010 and will continue through September 20, 2012 unless extended by the mutual written agreement of both parties.
T-Mobile: Samsung Galaxy Portal will get Android 2.1 “within the next month”
Hooray! The Samsung Galaxy Portal, which is a very nice if slightly bland 3.2″ Android phone, launched with Android 2.1 as its OS on the Three network – but the T-Mobile version of the phone has been literally LANGUISHING with Android 1.5 since it appeared in March of this year.
But that’s about to change. While the rest of the world bangs on about Android 2.2, Galaxy Portal owners will be glad to hear they’ll get 2.1 very soon. Here’s a man from T-Mobile UK confirming the arrival of 2.1 for the Portal:
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Can you read that OK? It says “We will be releasing a software update for the Samsung Galaxy Portal within the next month. This will update your Samsung Galaxy Portal to Android 2.1″ – and it’s taken from here, if you haven’t got your glasses to hand.
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But that’s about to change. While the rest of the world bangs on about Android 2.2, Galaxy Portal owners will be glad to hear they’ll get 2.1 very soon. Here’s a man from T-Mobile UK confirming the arrival of 2.1 for the Portal:
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Can you read that OK? It says “We will be releasing a software update for the Samsung Galaxy Portal within the next month. This will update your Samsung Galaxy Portal to Android 2.1″ – and it’s taken from here, if you haven’t got your glasses to hand.
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Motorola CHARM™ with MOTOBLUR™ - Golden Bronze
The Motorola CHARM™ offers the smartphone features you want, plus enhanced MOTOBLUR to keep you updated on the latest happenings in your social life—all in a sleek, slim design. With a QWERTY keyboard and a touch screen, you get faster, more efficient access to messaging and the Web.
HTC PC10100 aka T-Mobile G2 passes FCC
FCC just passed the first HSPA+ phone for T-Mobile, the new G2. The T-Mobile G2 will feature t a 3.7-inch WVGA touchscreen display, while packing a 5-megapixel photo snapper with auto-focus and LED flash on the back. WiFi B/g/n and Hotspot capabilities should also be present with this one, along with Bluetooth 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate and aGPS receiver. T-Mobile G2 should include a slide-out four-row QWERTY keyboard. Stay tuned fore more information about the G2 coming to T-Mobile next month.
Here some Specifications :
Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS w/ HTC Sense
3.7″ Active Matrix OLED display
1 GHz Snapdragon Processor
Landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard
5MP camera with autofocus.
3G HSPA+
WiFi + Hotspot capabilities
aGPS
Bluetooth 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate
Battery 1300mAh compatible with HTC Wildfire handset.
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Here some Specifications :
Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS w/ HTC Sense
3.7″ Active Matrix OLED display
1 GHz Snapdragon Processor
Landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard
5MP camera with autofocus.
3G HSPA+
WiFi + Hotspot capabilities
aGPS
Bluetooth 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate
Battery 1300mAh compatible with HTC Wildfire handset.
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T-Mobile G2 Running On New MSM7X30 Chipset: Native 720P 30FPS Recording And Playback, Better 3D Performance And More
Based on a tweet by Cyanogen, the G2 isn’t going to be sporting another rehash of the Snapdragon family of chipsets that has come to dominate HTC devices for the past 6 months.
You may remember back in November of 2009 (or maybe not, I didn’t) that Qualcomm demoed an updated family of chipsets for mobile multimedia devices. The name of that chipset is the remarkably catchy MSM7X30 (really has a ring to it, no?), and it’s bringing a little more to the table than its predecessors.
We already knew the G2 would be shipping with HSPA+ connectivity (the first phone to have it), but that’s only one of the goodies Qualcomm’s upgraded chipset will be offering:
720P video encoding (recording) and decoding at 30FPS
Integrated 2D/3D GPU’s with OpenGL ES 2.0 and Open VG 1.1 API support
5.1 surround sound output
Up to 12 megapixel camera support
Integrated GPS
Support for processor speeds between 800MHz and 1GHz (Scorpion CPU’s, same as Snapdragon’s)
All of this considered, the G2′s spec sheet could really cause some heads to explode. Aside from what we’ve listed, Qualcomm is also touting that it is one of their most power-efficient chipsets. The new GPU could make the G2 the must-have gaming phone among Android devices, perhaps even besting the currently 3D-frontrunner, Samsung’s Galaxy S.
All of this information is derived from what we know of Qualcomm’s chipset, though. The actual specs of the G2 may vary, depending heavily on HTC’s work to integrate the chipset’s new features into the Android OS. Only time will tell, but this beats the next-to-absolutely-nothing we knew about the G2′s spec sheet just yesterday.
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You may remember back in November of 2009 (or maybe not, I didn’t) that Qualcomm demoed an updated family of chipsets for mobile multimedia devices. The name of that chipset is the remarkably catchy MSM7X30 (really has a ring to it, no?), and it’s bringing a little more to the table than its predecessors.
We already knew the G2 would be shipping with HSPA+ connectivity (the first phone to have it), but that’s only one of the goodies Qualcomm’s upgraded chipset will be offering:
720P video encoding (recording) and decoding at 30FPS
Integrated 2D/3D GPU’s with OpenGL ES 2.0 and Open VG 1.1 API support
5.1 surround sound output
Up to 12 megapixel camera support
Integrated GPS
Support for processor speeds between 800MHz and 1GHz (Scorpion CPU’s, same as Snapdragon’s)
All of this considered, the G2′s spec sheet could really cause some heads to explode. Aside from what we’ve listed, Qualcomm is also touting that it is one of their most power-efficient chipsets. The new GPU could make the G2 the must-have gaming phone among Android devices, perhaps even besting the currently 3D-frontrunner, Samsung’s Galaxy S.
All of this information is derived from what we know of Qualcomm’s chipset, though. The actual specs of the G2 may vary, depending heavily on HTC’s work to integrate the chipset’s new features into the Android OS. Only time will tell, but this beats the next-to-absolutely-nothing we knew about the G2′s spec sheet just yesterday.
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What’s inside the GAPPS for the T-Mobile G2? Google Voice.
This is some pretty interesting stuff. Our very own Andrew Steffy decided to flash the GAPPS (Google-Apps) found in the recently leaked T-Mobile G2 build over a CyanogenMod 6 nightly on his Nexus, and voila… it works!
Inside the GAPPS you’ll find the all the new widgets and apps you’ve come to know and love from stock Froyo (Market widget, tips, etc.), and a whole lot more. As far as we can tell, just about every Google app available for Android comes already installed on the device. When they said “with Google,” they weren’t kidding. What’s more, there’s even something new: A Google Voice widget. The new Google Voice widget shows how much money is in your GV account, and features handy buttons for quick access to your inbox, a compose message function, settings for when to use GV, and a button to turn Google Voice off.
Could the revolution continuing have something to do with T-Mobile and VOIP? Exactly how Google Voice will work with your G2 and T-Mobile isn’t quite clear yet, but we know that with the calling features recently added to the web-based GMail client, Google is pushing it hard. Of course, this could just be a good time for Google to push out a new widget, but hey, we can dream right? Look for more information to develop when we find it. Until then, check out the eye candy below. Rev it up!
Update: Sure enough, you can indeed customize hotkeys. It’s about time.
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Inside the GAPPS you’ll find the all the new widgets and apps you’ve come to know and love from stock Froyo (Market widget, tips, etc.), and a whole lot more. As far as we can tell, just about every Google app available for Android comes already installed on the device. When they said “with Google,” they weren’t kidding. What’s more, there’s even something new: A Google Voice widget. The new Google Voice widget shows how much money is in your GV account, and features handy buttons for quick access to your inbox, a compose message function, settings for when to use GV, and a button to turn Google Voice off.
Could the revolution continuing have something to do with T-Mobile and VOIP? Exactly how Google Voice will work with your G2 and T-Mobile isn’t quite clear yet, but we know that with the calling features recently added to the web-based GMail client, Google is pushing it hard. Of course, this could just be a good time for Google to push out a new widget, but hey, we can dream right? Look for more information to develop when we find it. Until then, check out the eye candy below. Rev it up!
Update: Sure enough, you can indeed customize hotkeys. It’s about time.
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Photos: Android of [smartfon] T -Mobile G2
The portal Of engadget published several photographs of [smartfona] T -Mobile G2. As it is completely understandable on the name, it is called to replace into [portfolio] of operator already sufficiently old model T -Mobile G1. Novelty will become the first model of operator with the support of new high-speed networks HSPA+. T -Mobile G2, supposedly, will leave also in Europe as HTC Of vision (although, there is the probability that this only code name). T -Mobile G2 - is this slider with the QWERTY- keyboard and the sensory display, according to the assumptions, 3,7- one inch. On one of the photo is visible the uncommon mechanism of disclosure.
On the characteristics T -Mobile G2 already there is certain information. Communicates about 5 - [Mp] to camera, GPS receiver and to support to the wireless connection Of wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1. The start of sales T -Mobile G2 is expected approximately in the month - on September 29. In all likelihood, at the moment of release device will work on the basis of the operating system Of android 2.2. It is interesting that the source mentions also about the presence in it of the interface HTC Of sense.
On the characteristics T -Mobile G2 already there is certain information. Communicates about 5 - [Mp] to camera, GPS receiver and to support to the wireless connection Of wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1. The start of sales T -Mobile G2 is expected approximately in the month - on September 29. In all likelihood, at the moment of release device will work on the basis of the operating system Of android 2.2. It is interesting that the source mentions also about the presence in it of the interface HTC Of sense.
T-Mobile UK: FroYo update for HTC Desire due “next month”
T-Mobile has today updated its customers (scroll down) on when they can expect the Android 2.2 update to arrive for owners of T-Mobile branded Desires – and the answer is “next month”. So while Vodafone users should get Android 2.2 on Monday, T-Mobile owners are being told/asked to wait until September.
With thanks to reader Tony for his dilligent research. For what it’s worth, we’re expecting O2 to operate on a similar timescale – although it might sneak its update out before the end of August. No idea what’s going on with Orange.
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With thanks to reader Tony for his dilligent research. For what it’s worth, we’re expecting O2 to operate on a similar timescale – although it might sneak its update out before the end of August. No idea what’s going on with Orange.
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T-Mobile G2™
Revolution Continues.
The T-Mobile® G1® was the world's first Android™ -powered phone. Launched nearly two years ago, it created an entirely new class of mobile phones and apps. Its successor, the T-Mobile G2™ with Google™, will continue the revolution.
The T-Mobile G2 will deliver tight integration with Google services and break new ground as the first smartphone designed to run at 4G speeds on our new HSPA+ network. In the coming weeks, we’ll share more details about the G2 and offer exclusive first access to current T-Mobile customers.
The T-Mobile® G1® was the world's first Android™ -powered phone. Launched nearly two years ago, it created an entirely new class of mobile phones and apps. Its successor, the T-Mobile G2™ with Google™, will continue the revolution.
The T-Mobile G2 will deliver tight integration with Google services and break new ground as the first smartphone designed to run at 4G speeds on our new HSPA+ network. In the coming weeks, we’ll share more details about the G2 and offer exclusive first access to current T-Mobile customers.
Motorola Of jordan: fastened Android-[smartfon] for T -Mobile
Appeared information about new [smartfone] from the company Of motorola. The model by the name Of motorola Of jordan works under control of the operating system Of android and is intended for the operator T -Mobile. This device is concluded in the durable housing, protected from the entry of water and dust in accordance with the specification IP67. Apparatus can be also it is reported that immersed in the water at the depth to 10 meters. True, this data contradicts marking IP67: the equipment, which will maintain immersion into the water to 1 meters, so is marked.
True, practically nothing it is known besides this information against Motorola Of jordan. It is more precise, there are data only about the release of [smartfona] - this is November. But about its form factor and characteristics source described nothing. Is not clear that, as appears Motorola Of jordan. This, by the way, the code name and final name can prove to be other. Thus far it remains to wait the new leakage of information against Motorola Of jordan, which will, possibly, bring any details.
True, practically nothing it is known besides this information against Motorola Of jordan. It is more precise, there are data only about the release of [smartfona] - this is November. But about its form factor and characteristics source described nothing. Is not clear that, as appears Motorola Of jordan. This, by the way, the code name and final name can prove to be other. Thus far it remains to wait the new leakage of information against Motorola Of jordan, which will, possibly, bring any details.
Recent Trademark Filings Hint at T-Mobile’s Future
I decided to poke around the US Trademarks website this morning to see if I could glean anything about T-Mobile's upcoming projects or handsets. Every once in a while I will do this to see if I can confirm rumors or substantiate a claim. So did I find anything today? You bet. Looking back over the last three months or so, we can see that the carrier is definitely working on something around a successor to the beloved G1. Among the recent trademark filings, I came across the following:
* Blaze - May 26th
* G1 Blaze - May 26th
* G1 Rocket - May 26th
* Rocket - May 26th
* DRIVESMART - June 10th
* G2 - July 12th
* Jet - July 29th
* Cliq 2 - August 6th
My gut tells me that Blaze, G1 Blaze, G1 Rocket, and G2 are likely all one in the same. T-Mobile has probably not formally decided which name they'll be using, although G2 is the most recent filing. The description given for DRIVESMART indicates smart phone software that switches to a safe driving mode where text messaging, e-mail and other apps are disabled. As for Rocket and Jet, I would not be surprised if these ended up as 3G/HSPA+ USB devices for laptops and netbooks. The Cliq 2 filing from earlier this month could be related to one of two Motorola devices coming later this year. You may recall the roadmap from July that showed Jordan and Begonia codenames tied to the handset maker. Both projects were due in November.
Anyone care to chime in with their own ideas as to what might be going down later this year?
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* Blaze - May 26th
* G1 Blaze - May 26th
* G1 Rocket - May 26th
* Rocket - May 26th
* DRIVESMART - June 10th
* G2 - July 12th
* Jet - July 29th
* Cliq 2 - August 6th
My gut tells me that Blaze, G1 Blaze, G1 Rocket, and G2 are likely all one in the same. T-Mobile has probably not formally decided which name they'll be using, although G2 is the most recent filing. The description given for DRIVESMART indicates smart phone software that switches to a safe driving mode where text messaging, e-mail and other apps are disabled. As for Rocket and Jet, I would not be surprised if these ended up as 3G/HSPA+ USB devices for laptops and netbooks. The Cliq 2 filing from earlier this month could be related to one of two Motorola devices coming later this year. You may recall the roadmap from July that showed Jordan and Begonia codenames tied to the handset maker. Both projects were due in November.
Anyone care to chime in with their own ideas as to what might be going down later this year?
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