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The phone you want, on the network you don't.

Eh, I'm on T-Mobile in NYC. It's not like they are mind blowingly great, but I get unlimited data, unlimited texts and 100mins of calls for $30 a month.

At that price, it's definitely the network I want.

T-Mobile's network coverage isn't exactly stunning, but if you have a phone that supports wifi dialing (which I think currently means android and winphone?), then you're on the t-mobile network whenever you have wifi access. That helps to make up for their lack of coverage, especially when travelling abroad.

AT&T's getting an Ubuntu phone too?

(In all seriousness, T-Mo US's network is fantastic around the OKC area. Only complaint is that LTE can occasionally be a tad slower than HSPA+, but both are still quite fast.)

The network has been great for me in Nashville, TN; North County, CA; and most anywhere in CA. I haven't used other networks, but I've never been disappointed. I only had issues in Kauai, HI years ago, but their coverage map would suggest that they've developed their network there now.

I've been with T-Mobile since it existed and it is awful outside of cities. And often even awful in cities if you're surrounding by a lot of buildings.

I don't doubt there are coverage issues, but I don't think any carrier is immune. Verizon may get close, but I'd have to pay 4x the cost. I was challenging "network you don't," while T-Mobile receives a lot of praise for its value.

I was under the impression that the Edge wasn't going to have an AWS-capable GSM chip, which makes this announcement really confusing for me.

The ubuntu edge phone that's being crowd funded and 3rd party phones running ubuntu mobile os aren't the same thing. Tmobile is joining the CAG for ubuntu mobile OS, not backing a particular hardware phone.

This isn't talking about the same phone.

Although it would be funnier if it were. The Ubuntu Edge for the network with more EDGE (2G-only areas) than anyone else!

I like T-Mobile, but their network is sadly behind in many areas. It's also suffering from capacity problems in my area now.

Oh, they're just joining the advisory group. Clearly didn't read the article closely enough.

Hmm, so I guess (assuming Ubuntu ever gains traction in the mobile space -- ha, ha) T-mo just wants the option to find a hardware partner one day and put Ubuntu on some new phone in partnership with them.

I love T-mobile and the plans they offer. Their coverage and HSPA & LTE has been excellent in the DFW area.

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