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T-Mobile Provides iPhone Support Despite Not Offering iPhone [Above And Beyond]
T-Mobile Provides iPhone Support Despite Not Offering iPhone [Above And Beyond]
When a system update caused service failures and bugs in T-Mobile customers' unlocked iPhones, the users emailed T-Mobile to alert them to the issue. Even though T-Mobile doesn't offer the iPhone,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — Tmobile, the company that carries the iPhone in Germany and a few other countries, does not have access to the iPhone in the US...Officially. However, it is known that many people jailbreak their iPhones to be on TMobile, for whatever reason.  The Consumerist follows a story where T-Mobile is supporting a phone they don't offer and awarding a service credit T-mobile recently changed some aspect of their voicemail system, which cause iPhones (and some other unlocked non T-mobile branded phones) on their network to FREAK OUT. You'd get blank text ...

T-Mobile supporting iPhone? Yep
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... It doesn't sell them. It doesn't promote them. Apparently, however, T-Mobile will support them. The Consumerist is reporting today that a recent change left iPhone users on the T-Mobile network without voicemail. Worse, when someone tried to call an iPhone on the T-Mobile network, the system sent a blank text message. Unless the iPhone user had an unlimited text account, those little messages were costing money. ...

News: T-Mobile USA ‘committed’ to supporting iPhone customers
iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iTunes and beyond — Despite the fact that it doesn’t offer the iPhone, T-Mobile in the U.S. has pledged to support its customers who are using the devices on their network, according to a new report. The Consumerist reports that due to a recent T-Mobile voicemail system change, iPhone users were unable to check their voicemail, and were being sent blank text messages when they tried to call in to check their messages, or when a new one arrived. One customer who emailed about the issue received a call from T-Mobile’s Executive Customer Service, acknowledging the problem and offering a one-month ...

T-Mobile responds to customers' unsupported iPhone issues
Infinite Loop — ... T-Mobile may not carry the iPhone in the US, but it's at least committed to supporting it. The Consumerist has posted an article detailing a customer's experience after a recent T-Mobile "system update," which apparently caused some serious issues with unlocked iPhones running on the network. While you may think you know how this one ends (angry customer, indifferent giant corporation), you might be somewhat surprised at the end result. ...

T-Mobile Tech Support Hearts Unlocked iPhones
iSmashPhone — ... "iPhonies" contacted T-Mobile customer support to complain -- only to be informed they'd be receiving a 1-month service credit for their inconvenience.  One of the T-M reps stated that "T-Mobile, though they do not offer the iPhone...are committed to supporting users on their network who have them." And all this on a data plan that's US$10.00/month less than what the Death Star charges. Maybe there's something to buying an unlocked iPhone after all... [Via The Consumerist] ...

T-Mobile provides support, good vibes to its iPhone-using clientele
Engadget — ... Despite not being its official US carrier, T-Mobile still seems to wanna maintain an amicable relationship with all those who came over with an iPhone in tow. According to a report by The Consumerist, a recent update to the carrier's voicemail system caused ...

How to Free Your 2G iPhone From its AT&T Shackles
Mac|Life — ... running firmware 3.0. If you've already updated to 3.0, check their blog on Friday, June 19, the expected date the unlock software will be released. [image] Hey, it worked! My iPhone is unlocked! Er, now what? Congratulations! You're iPhone is now unlocked and ready to be used on any GSM network you choose. The two biggies in the US are T-Mobile and AT&T, plus a handful of regional providers . Do I still need to sign a contract? Nope. T-Mobile, in addition to unofficially supporting iPhone users, offers a competitive FlexPay plan that doesn't lock ...

T-Mobile MyTouch 3G is a solid Google phone — no, not an iPhone killer [Updated]
iPhone News Updated — ... But cost-conscious iPhone users looking to save some dough with this $200 smart phone, its cheaper calling plan and free texts via Google Voice won’t be disappointed. At the very least, it should sway some of the many hacked iPhone users on T-Mobile to get an officially supported phone already. ...

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