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AT&T Buying T-Mobile.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/20/atandt-agrees-to-buy-t-mobile-from-deutsche-telekom/

Looks like I'm going to Verizon or sprint. Anything but at&t they always drop calls.
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The network will actually be stronger because of the takeover but what I do foresee is a lack of our current freedom that T-Mobile provides us with its data plan, AT&T clearly likes to limit its customers' options to 2GB and furthermore AT&T seems to going the way Verizon has and invested heavily in LTE technology as opposed to T-Mobile's HSPA+ which leaves us MT4G users dead in the water. I have heard that AT&T was seeking to expand its current HSPA+ network but I'm not exactly sure by how much and whether it runs off of the same bands as the T-Mobile HSPA+ network since their current 3G networks are on different bands.

I am interested to see if they will change their outlook on the way they handle business. BUT IT LOOKS LIKE I MIGHT GO BACK TO SPRINT

Yeah this most likely means sprint for me.
So what's the best android phone coming out soon for Sprint?
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Here is at&t trying to become a monopoly again. Most of us left at&t cause of the crap service now we are back. I can't believe it I rather have sprint actually buy T-Mobile then at&t.
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buying a GSM phone in the future...
"Welcome to T-AT&T. How may we give it to you?"
Yes, I'd like an order of 5 year contracts and a side of carrier specific manufacturers. And a medium "iPhone to T-Mobile" to drink, with extra irony.
"Great and how did you want to pay, first-born or second mortgage?"

Wow you beat me to it lol
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Ya it's gonna be sprint or verizon for me too. I want verizon but isnt it expensive? What do you guys think? Whats better?

Well, I am absolutely not in shock. I work corporate so i had knowledge of talks..but i was under impression we were doing spectrum agreements. Not this bullsh*t. I am NOT happy as I DO work for AT&T but...I know our strictness when it comes to Data Tiering and deposit structuring, etc.
On the network side it will be an advantage as far as coverage goes..but this is bad news for pricing and customer retention..
I anticipate a customer drop the 1st 3 months this is finalized.

Elvis_Freshly said:
Well, I am absolutely not in shock. I work corporate so i had knowledge of talks..but i was under impression we were doing spectrum agreements. Not this bullsh*t. I am NOT happy as I DO work for AT&T but...I know our strictness when it comes to Data Tiering and deposit structuring, etc.
On the network side it will be an advantage as far as coverage goes..but this is bad news for pricing and customer retention..
I anticipate a customer drop the 1st 3 months this is finalized.
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Yeah, I'll be one of them. Almost 100% guarantee I'm moving to Sprint. I get a 25% discount with my company anyway. I got 12% with tmobile which was still cheaper but there's no way I'm staying with at&t.
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Im not on att because of the lack of freedom...drop calls, ****ty customer service. If they give us the chance to get out of our contract im off to verizon. Wonder if htc will make the pyramid for verizon haha so **** att and all thier gay messages bout ppl tethering.

They already bought it....30 minutes ago .
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So not cool....

I'm surprised Sprint didn't try harder, if anyone needed a merger it was them.
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So, do you think those of us with contracts will be allowed out of such contract at the time of the merger?
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lol @ everyone jumping to conclusions
calm down people...we have no idea the details of the merger...no idea how or when it will effect us...and for the most part people that already on tmobile cell and data plans will be grandfathered into whatever they have now
now...i will say im not happy with this news...i was an att customer for over 7 years way back when and i dont want to be one now...but being i just signed a 2 year contract again to get my new phones...im stuck...but im not going nuts yet until i hear what the merger means
EDIT: i just read that the deal still has to be approved by the gov't and will take up to a year for the merger to actually be fully implemented http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2382267,00.asp

Ironic that I switched from Verizon to T-Mobile so I could afford a fully featured phone with reasonable data rates...

Noooooooo FCC has to approve this hopefully it gets disapproved
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Look
Newsroom.T-Mobile.com
We will have the same everything
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[DISCUSSION]At&t buys T-mobile

At&t buys T-mobile!
Discuss!

NNNNNNNNNNUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I haz no GSM alternative now!!!
*gets a Verizon Droid with world phone capablities*
http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/20/atandt-agrees-to-buy-t-mobile-from-deutsche-telekom/

AT&T Merger
Here is a pretty good break down of what I've found on the subject. I think it will be good for T-Mobile Users but think we are going to get the short end of the stick with the government cracking down on AT&T now that they will be the largest Cell carrier in the world.
Edit: Looks like I took too long you beat me to it.

Does that mean we get Catherine Zeta-Jones?

Miami_Son said:
Does that mean we get Catherine Zeta-Jones?
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Hell I am just glad now ATT will get some decent Android phones lol

Miami_Son said:
Does that mean we get Catherine Zeta-Jones?
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I like the new chick too.
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Very interesting indeed.
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at&t network is gonna go to **** (deeper ****) once they finish the merge and we share towers/the network.

does this mean t-mobile turns into at&t and wat about CTIA...like the G2X (optimus 2x) will it be a at&t phone now plus what about the new Nexuses (Nexi?)

Not too shocking. TMO was starting to really hurt. They were looking at some serious customer bailing. Somewhere in the 2.5-2.7%, I think AT&T/Verizon are in the >1% last I heard.
Seems there would be no competition, Sprint probably not even in the running, financially, and Verizon is CDMA, no way they'd cross technologies
The funny part is the new ad campaign TMO has, ripping AT&T and the iPhone
As far as the devices, there is the Galaxy 4G, and the G2. Not too bad I guess

bigbooty said:
I like the new chick too.
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Catherine Zeta Jones knock off

kangi26 said:
Not too shocking. TMO was starting to really hurt. They were looking at some serious customer bailing. Somewhere in the 2.5-2.7%, I think AT&T/Verizon are in the >1% last I heard.
Seems there would be no competition, Sprint probably not even in the running, financially, and Verizon is CDMA, no way they'd cross technologies
The funny part is the new ad campaign TMO has, ripping AT&T and the iPhone
As far as the devices, there is the Galaxy 4G, and the G2. Not too bad I guess
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Could be worse lol. Think backflip and flipout lol.

gephross100 said:
at&t network is gonna go to **** (deeper ****) once they finish the merge and we share towers/the network.
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How so? I'm thinking it's going to make my signal better around here, there are places where T-Mobile has coverage that neither AT&T nor Verizon.

zelendel said:
Could be worse lol. Think backflip and flipout lol.
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Uhhh, I'd rather not think about those again

T-Mobile person here.
I think it would help both. Mostly the T-Mobile people since I'll finally have coverage where T-Mo doesn't (my damn school), but yeah.
So..... what's up future bro's?

T-Mobile guy here and I'm pissed. I NEVER drop calls and have incredible customer service.
If this merge goes through I'm changing carriers.
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Phateless said:
T-Mobile guy here and I'm pissed. I NEVER drop calls and have incredible customer service.
If this merge goes through I'm.changing carriers.
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forgot about dropped calls and T-Mobile's amazing CS. >.>
Please AT&T, don't mess us over with that.

Longcat14 said:
T-Mobile person here.
I think it would help both. Mostly the T-Mobile people since I'll finally have coverage where T-Mo doesn't (my damn school), but yeah.
So..... what's up future bro's?
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Wait until you get your first AT$T bill. You'll wish you were an only child.

Miami_Son said:
Wait until you get your first AT$T bill. You'll wish you were an only child.
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we pay $270 for 3 lines of unlimited everything.... anyone wanna tell me how much it's gonna round out to be on AT&T? :/
EDIT: I am an only child. ROFL

pretty much all carriers equate to about the same for price.

[Q] AT&T buys T-Mobile. Can we expect any improvements?

AT&T bought out T-Mobile.
Can we expect any improvements?
Discuss.

It's at&t so I am going to say..... no
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Are they going to convert T-Mobile into AT&T like what they did with Cingular? Or are they going to leave T-Mobile alone and just "own" them?

Pretty sure T-Mobile will become part of AT&T and we'll just have access to all their additional coverage and what not.

I think that's up in the air but I'm sure what ever they do they are going to be sharing towers. If the deathstar gobbles them up I am sure t mobile plans will get grandfathered. Least that is what Verizon did when they bought ( I think it was alltell)
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This will take about a year. We won't see any changes till after a year from now.
And who knows, this might not even happen. Its all in FCC's hands right now.

I always liked T-Mobiles pricing and phones, but their coverage sucked in my area.

Personally I don't think its great news. Wipes out a pretty Android friendly carrier and just makes AT&T bigger, giving them more power to dictate to Google and make us pay through the nose.
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AT&T said they are planning on using the T-Mobile network to provide LTE to 95% of americans. The transaction will take a year to complete but 95% of americans sounds pretty damn good. Also most likely you won't see huge improvements because usually where T-Mobile has signal so does AT&T. There are very few areas where T-Mobile has service that AT&T doesn't. I think this is a good move for both companies.

AT&T is becoming self-aware

New Phones for tmo does it make sense to get one?

Ok, it's said that we are getting the Pyrimid, We are def getting the G2x and now it seems the LG 3d phone passed the fcc with tmo 3g bands and is the first dual core dual channel phone.. I really would like to get a phone that dual core when they are available but with this att deal it doesnt make sense to buy a new phone. From what I read ATT plans on using the TMO 3g frequencies for it's LTE network which means current tmo 3g phones will no longer work as 3g. Granted this is going to take a while to happen but does it really make sense to get a new device now or even in a few months when there is a possibility it wont fully work in a year? hmmm

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Ok, it's said that we are getting the Pyrimid, We are def getting the G2x and now it seems the LG 3d phone passed the fcc with tmo 3g bands and is the first dual core dual channel phone.. I really would like to get a phone that dual core when they are available but with this att deal it doesnt make sense to buy a new phone. From what I read ATT plans on using the TMO 3g frequencies for it's LTE network which means current tmo 3g phones will no longer work as 3g. Granted this is going to take a while to happen but does it really make sense to get a new device now or even in a few months when there is a possibility it wont fully work in a year? hmmm
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I'd look at the HSPA+ bands. I think they are doing to be coming out with ATT and T-Mobile bands included. IF that is the case then jump on board.

Apparently the G2X will have ATT hspa+ bands as well
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Geoi1006 said:
Apparently the G2X will have ATT hspa+ bands as well
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Care to share where you got this info?
Edit: Google is your friend.

joackie27 said:
Care to share where you got this info?
Edit: Google is your friend.
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for everyone else
http://androidandme.com/2011/03/car...ture-proofing-their-new-phones-to-run-on-att/

Lol so when this is all going down (if it does) I might migrate to the G2X..looks like solid hardware to me. I love my mt4g tho. I'm sad to see the big launch phone for their 4G advertising have its life span altered. Granted according to most the fact stands that we have a year before the deal even possibly gets approved and even then we're talking 2013-15 before tmo 1700 mhz is completely shut down.
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@neidlinger:
Thanks for the link. If the same bands will be present on the Pyramid, I won't have any reservations about buying it.

And at&t said we can keep our plans
http://www.tmonews.com/2011/03/att-says-t-mobile-can-keep-its-current-pricing-structure/
I still wan tmo not to be bought an here is the reason why they buying
http://www.tmonews.com/2011/03/att-says-t-mobile-deal-necessary-for-spectrum-needs/
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Im jumping on the g2x for sure, hopefully the pyramid will carry att freqs too
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I would be very proud of tmo if this became standard. Nice parting gift imho
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I was planning to upgrading from MT4G to Pyramid as MT4G for me was never official upgrade as it was quick replacement due to my HD2 being stolen. Now don't confuse upgrade and replacement with plan and insurance BS as I do pay my phone direct and paid $750 for Leo1024 got it 4months before it came out in TMoUS officially and paid $450 for MT4G.
I for one will not support TMobile and pay for HTC Pyramid even when if its has quadband radio and will support on AT&T. If the POS panzy dutch mofo's are selling it I for one will do pure boycott and I do hope they lose so much money that AT&T don't buy TMo as it looks very unattractive. I know I am very angry ATM as I am screwed both ways click here for my #1 reason can you call that double penetration?

I dont care, the pyramid will be my upgrade when it comes up in three months the 4.3 size is just the right size for me
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I dont care, the pyramid will be my upgrade when it comes up in three months the 4.3 size is just the right size for me
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With or without contract? Make sure this is what you want as you will soon deal with DeathStar if you don't switch to someone else. I do miss the 4.3" and most device that does have it on GSM are SamSUX based or HTC based on CDMA so I was looking forward to this until the BS merge of at&Tmobile.

[Q] worth it ?

should i wait 4 the evo 3d im using spint or go 4 the atrix?

What phone do you have now? Allthough the Atrix is an OK phone its still on AT&T so I wouldnt change carriers for that. Its my opinion Sprint has much better cust service and a better network (I know someone is going to disagree). Maybe not the best but better. I have the EVO now and I dont see how much better it could possibly get. I just think that for 500 dollars you can get a Dual core LAPTOP if thats why you are getting the phone.
I wouldnt do it just because AT&T cust service sucks. And anyone who disagrees with my statement about sprint heres my pre response. What other carrier gives new customers a 30 day FREE trial of thier network? Usually your in a contractand you have to pay your cancellation fee or something. Also for existing customers - I get a full rebate every 12 months towards a new phone as if i was a new customer. How bout it verizon?
And before you get on verizons service they use the same technology (CDMA) they roam on each other.

thanks. and i have the evo as well i agree with you so in my mind already leaning to the 3d. i was on att with the 3gs ......... hated every wasted minute with that company

then i say 3d but either way come back and let me know which one and what your experience was!

I hate to be that guy.. but i came from nextel to sprint, I will agree that there customer support is good. but the service even though sprint owns nextel or whatever is terrible in the chicago land area.

Im going with evo 3d I have evo 4g now and LG op S I played with my friends atrix and I also was told about a personal experience with the sga2 and it wasn't what I thought it would be at all nexus s no was so yea I pre ordered the 3d now waiting for a date lol
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Right off the bat, HTC >>> Motorola. So there's your first clue.
Second, EVO 3D >>>>>>>>>>>> Atrix. There's your second clue.

True lude lol
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