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GSM Arena
4 days ago
- GSM Arena
Redmi K80 Ultra detailed specs emerge
The Redmi K80 Ultra is launching soon in China, and we now have a detailed spec sheet to work with. The brand shared more details on its official Weibo page and tipster Experience More also chimed in with some additional info. Redmi K80 Ultra color options As per the new reports, Redmi K80 Ultra will feature a flat 6.83-inch OLED display with 1280 x 2772 px resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel will offer up to 3,200 nits peak local brightness and will be equipped with a 20MP selfie cam (OV20B) and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. Redmi K80 Ultra display specs We also get word of stereo speakers and X-axis linear motor. K80 Ultra will reportedly feature a metal midframe and a fiberglass back cover. It measures 163.08 x 77.93 x 8.18mm and weighs 219 grams. The phone is expected to carry a dual camera setup with a 50MP main cam with a 1/1.55-inch sensor (OV Light Fusion 800) with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide cam (OV08F). We already know that the phone will be equipped with MediaTek's Dimensity 9400+ chipset and we now learn it will also sport a dedicated D2 graphics chip as well as LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. Redmi K80 Ultra chipset and graphics chip K80 Ultra is expected to offer a 7,410mAh battery with 100W charging and will be IP68/69 rated against water and dust. K80 Ultra is also getting NFC, an IR blaster, and USB 2.0 connectivity. Redmi K80 Ultra battery specs The device will be available in four colors: Spruce Green, Ice Blue, Moon Rock White, and Sandstone Gray. K80 Ultra is expected to launch at CNY 3,000 ($415) in China. Source 1 • Source 2 (in Chinese)
Phone Arena
5 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
T-Mobile users have until today to ensure they pay the advertised price only
It was reported a few days back that T-Mobile had made it almost impossible for customers to activate Go5G plans and that the company was phasing out tax-included watch and tablet plans. Customers who wish to add lines with taxes and other fees included apparently have until today or, at most, tomorrow to do so. The Mobile Report has reiterated that T-Mobile is removing tax-inclusive versions of almost all the introduction of the ONE plan in 2017, most plans included taxes and other fees in their pricing. That changed with the new Experience More and Experience Beyond plans that were announced in April. Except for home internet plans, all T-Mobile plans will be tax-exclusive from now on. This includes smartwatches, hotspots, and other "BTS" lines (beyond the smartphone) lines. Existing tax-included plans will be grandfathered in, meaning if you have already activated a tax-inclusive plan, nothing will change for you. However, any new lines you add will be tax-exclusive. T-Mobile no longer follows this philosophy Similarly, if your home internet line is tax-exclusive, that will continue to be the case, unless you change your today's report, the change for non-voice lines will either take effect today or tomorrow. Either way, if you have been thinking about adding a new line and don't want taxes to be tacked on separately, you should act fast. Otherwise, taxes and fees excluded versions will be your only option, and you might not like that as these tend to fluctuate. As for Go5G plans, they have vanished from T-Mobile 's website and systems, though customer care might still be able to activate them for you. We are guessing that they will be removed completely alongside tax-inclusive non-voice lines. Even though T-Mobile 's new Experience plans come with a five-year price lock, that guarantee doesn't extend to taxes and fees. We've reached out to T-Mobile for a comment and will update the story when we have a response. Switch to Total 5G+ Unlimited 3-Month plan or Total 5G Unlimited and get a free iPhone. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Miami Herald
15-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Costco to make generous offer to frustrated phone customers
Costco (COST) , the largest warehouse club in the U.S., has been gaining a leg up on its competitors as its membership numbers continue to grow rapidly. During the first quarter of 2025, the number of Costco's paid household members increased to 78.4 million, up 6.8% compared to last year. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter This comes at a time when Costco's products and deals continue to go viral on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. Related: Costco quietly plans to offer a convenient service for customers Costco's U.S. comparable sales also spiked by 8.3% year-over-year during the quarter. This contributed to its net income of $1.7 billion, which is 2% higher than what it earned during the same quarter a year ago. Costco even outperformed its competitors by drawing in higher levels of foot traffic during the quarter. While Costco's foot traffic climbed by 6% year-over-year, Sam's Club's only increased by 2.7% and BJ's spiked by 4%, according to recent data from Image source: VIEWpress/Getty Images As Costco welcomes new members to its warehouses, it reportedly plans to launch a generous new deal next week that targets members who are frustrated with their current phone plans. According to a recent report from Costco Insider, Costco's July 2025 Coupon Book will feature a deal that offers members $450 if they switch to T-Mobile (TMUS) and purchase/activate a new phone on either its Experience More or Experience Beyond plan. Related: Costco quietly limits customer purchases of a beloved product Members who switch from AT&T, Verizon, Xfinity, Spectrum, USCellular, Claro, or Liberty Puerto Rico will receive a $200 Costco Shop card and a $250 Virtual Visa prepaid card, equivalent to $450. Customers can even stack the deal, meaning they can receive up to 12 $200 Costco Shop cards and a maximum of four $250 Visa cards if they add 12 lines to the account. The promotion is valid between June 18 and July 20. Costco's upcoming deal comes amid an exodus of T-Mobile phone customers after the provider implemented a series of price hikes. The phone carrier revealed in its first-quarter earnings report for 2025 that the number of customers who cut their phone service increased by 5 basis points year-over-year. Also, while T-Mobile added 495,000 new postpaid phone customers during the quarter, that number is 6% lower than the amount it welcomed during the same time period last year. More Retail: Costco quietly plans to offer a convenient service for customersT-Mobile pulls the plug on generous offer, angering customersKellogg sounds alarm on unexpected shift in customer behavior During an earnings call in April, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert said the recent spike in churn is mainly due to consumers becoming more nervous about the state of the economy. "So overall, you saw across the industry churn was just on the margin a little elevated, and I think there's a number of dynamics there," said Sievert during the call. "That probably has more to do with kind of macro questions than with competition. You know, I think there's a certain element out there where people are in a time of uncertainty about the future, grabbing what they can afford now. And so you're seeing [more customer] upgrades and switching." Amid this concerning trend, many consumers have been flocking to cable companies to sign up for phone plans. Spectrum, Comcast, and Altice USA have added 886,000 new phone customers during the first three months of 2025, which is up from the 804,000 it added during the same time period last year, according to a recent report from MoffettNathanson. Related: T-Mobile CEO has a harsh warning for customers The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
T-Mobile is rolling out satellite coverage to its plans soon – and you can already try it out for free even if you're at another carrier
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. T-Mobile is introducing satellite coverage to its plans in July The T-Satellite service is now in beta and free to try Most modern phones are compatible T-Mobile has launched a nationwide beta for its new satellite phone service, allowing users to stay connected in areas without traditional cell coverage. Called T-Satellite, the feature connects automatically when you're out of range of cellular networks, enabling basic connectivity in remote locations. The beta is currently free to join and open to anyone, regardless of carrier, through the end of July. During the beta, users will be able to send and receive texts, make calls, and access data via satellite. You can sign up for the beta now by providing an email address with no special hardware required - according to the T&C's, most modern smartphones will be eligible. T-Mobile is planning on rolling out the T-Satellite service at no extra cost with the carrier's high-end Experience Beyond and Go5G Next plans at some point in July this year. Customers who opt into the Experience More plan now will receive satellite coverage for free through the end of the year. Interestingly, the carrier's T-Satellite service will also be available to customers on other networks, including both Verizon and AT&T. While the initial beta period is free to all, the service will be available at an introductory price of $10 per month. According to the FAQ, that will equate to a $5/mo saving in total. Note, as of writing, the carrier has not confirmed how long the introductory pricing will be available. What is Starlink? How to get the satellite service for free on your phone No, iOS 18.3 doesn't install Starlink on your iPhone The best T-Mobile deals for June 2025
Miami Herald
11-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
T-Mobile finally brings back long-awaited feature
T-Mobile has done some things customers don't love in recent months, including making plans to increase prices on legacy phone plans, pushing a complicated T-Life app on customers, and turning on screen recorder as a default feature, which has raised some privacy concerns. After the company made a series of unpopular decisions, it's not surprising that a number of customers began switching to other carriers, especially given that T-Mobile surprised customers by not including taxes and fees in its advertised Experience More and Experience Beyond Plans, which it touted as offering excellent value to customers. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter While there's obviously a lot going wrong over at T-Mobile, the carrier did at least make one decision recently that many customers will be happy about. The company has finally decided to bring back a long-awaited feature that has been discontinued since November of 2022, and that it has been promising to customers for a long time. Image source:This week (week of June 8), when T-Mobile updated its T-Life app, users finally found the feature that many had been waiting for and requesting for years. They discovered that T-Mobile is once again offering self-service SIM changes or SIM swaps. SIM swaps allow customers to change either the physical SIM or eSIM that is linked to a specific telephone number on a T-Mobile account. This is different from being able to physically remove a SIM card and move it to a different phone. Related: Some T-Mobile customers get massive new discount When you do a SIM or eSIM swap, you can transfer your phone number and service to a different device if, for example, you want to upgrade or switch devices or if you've lost your phone. Self-service SIM swaps used to be an option but were discontinued back in 2022 – likely because bad actors can sometimes use SIM swaps to illegally divert a phone number, without authorization, to a SIM Card they are in possession of, so they can engage in scams like using your number to bypass two-factor authentication. Now, however, SIM swaps are back with added layers of security, so customers can port their phone number to a new device themselves without having to wait on hold or get help from a T-Mobile agent. The new self-service SIM swap feature in the T-Life app not only makes SIM swaps possible but also makes them simple for customers, so it will be more convenient for those who want to move their number to a different device or who are changing the physical SIM card in their current phones and need to move their existing number to the new card. If you want to do a SIM Swap with your devices: Open the T-Life appTap "Manage" and select the line you want to changeScroll down to the "Manage your SIM" options Select "SIM transfer or activation." You'll need to input the IMEI of the new device that you are moving your SIM to so the app can determine if the device supports physical SIMs, eSIMs, or both. Related: T-Mobile gives members free stuff AT&T, Verizon customers don't get After selecting which type of SIM to activate, you just need to enter your EID or ICCID for the SIM and then click confirm. You'll see a confirmation, and you'll be all done with the process and can start using your number on your new device. More Retail: Costco quietly plans to offer a convenient service for customersT-Mobile pulls the plug on generous offer, angering customersKellogg sounds alarm on unexpected shift in customer behavior The process is easy enough for anyone to do, even without advanced tech knowledge, so it's no wonder people are excited about now having this simple way to switch devices as needed. The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
