By Allen Tsai | Tue Sep 22, 2009 4:34 pm |
Germany's Deutsche Telekom, the parent company of T-Mobile USA, is in talks with Clearwire and MetroPCS about gaining access to spectrum, so it can expand its 4G network.
The Bonn-based company is looking for the most cost-effective way to build nationwide networks using high-speed technology.MetroPCS and Clearwire each own airwaves suitable for 4G networks, which can provide faster service for Web-equipped phones than their predecessors. T-Mobile's, which has yet to announce a 4G expansion plan, has seen customer gains slow down in five of the past six quarters. Meanwhile larger rivals Verizon and AT&T have already begun upgrading their systems. Sprint, which owns 51 percent of Clearwire, is also involved in negotiations. Earlier this week, reports surfaced that Deutsche Telekom was considering a bid for Sprint in a deal that could merge both struggling businesses into one to better compete against Verizon and AT&T.
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Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:52 am | By
T-Mobile is placing a limit on consumers' use of domestic data, as the carrier looks to cut costs to stay competitive.
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Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:21 am | By
AT&T will transfer $1 billion in spectrum to T-Mobile, bolstering its would-be partner after the failed merger attempt.
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Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:05 am | By
T-Mobile is offering a special promotion on data, as the carrier attempts to keep up with its rivals.
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Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:50 am | By
T-Mobile and Wal-Mart are offering a plan that includes unlimited data, underscoring T-Mobile's return to value plans for budget-conscious subscribers as it strives to stay competitive.
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Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:20 pm | By
Apple's upcoming iPhone 5 will support T-Mobile's network, giving the struggling fourth-place carrier an opportunity to gain ground on its competitors.
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