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Report: EU's planned probe into Huawei, ZTE has weak support

The purported plan by the European Commission to launch an investigation into Chinese vendors Huawei and ZTE has run into resistance from European Union member countries over fears that European equipment manufacturers would be shut out of the strong growth market of China in retaliation, Reuters reported.

Report: EU trade chief pushes for investigation of Huawei, ZTE

Concerns over possible state subsidies and security threats have prompted the European Union's trade commissioner to seek the backing of EU states to investigate Chinese equipment vendors Huawei and ZTE, according to a Reuters report. The report cited unnamed EU diplomats.

Verizon reacts to T-Mobile, will launch device financing program April 21

Verizon Wireless confirmed it will launch a "Device Payment Plan" starting April 21 to help customers finance the purchase of devices that cost more than $350.

Sprint's Virgin targets T-Mobile with $100 credit to switch

Sprint Nextel's Virgin Mobile USA prepaid brand is offering T-Mobile USA customers $100 to switch over to Virgin's no-contract service. The action is a response to T-Mobile's new no-contract business strategy.

T-Mobile's no-contract model is bold and necessary - but may not change much

T-Mobile USA wants you to know that it's the "Uncarrier." It's moving to a no-contract model (mostly), and doing away with the traditional Tier 1 U.S. carrier model of smartphone subsidies in exchange for a two-year contract. Unfortunately, I don't think much will change in the U.S. industry as a result.

Verizon, AT&T, Sprint shrug at T-Mobile's new no-contract plans

Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility and Sprint Nextel seemed unfazed by T-Mobile USA's decision to do away with wireless contracts and CEO John Legere's vow to shake up the status quo.

T-Mobile kills wireless contracts, will launch iPhone 5 on April 12

T-Mobile USA formally unveiled its new no-contract pricing without device subsidies and also said after years of waiting it will launch the LTE-capable Apple iPhone 5 on April 12. The carrier also launched its LTE network in its first seven markets.

T-Mobile undercuts AT&T, Verizon with new Value plans, starting at $50/month

T-Mobile USA officially unveiled a key part of its new "Uncarrier" strategy by releasing new pricing for its Value plans (which do not include device subsidies).

Report: T-Mobile will offer rate plans with handset subsidies through third-party retailers

T-Mobile USA will continue to offer its traditional Classic plans with device subsidies at third-party retailers, according to a TMoNews post. The company had previously announced that it intends to switch exclusively to offering its Value plans without device subsidies later this month.  

Rumor Mill: T-Mobile to launch handset trade-in program in shift to Value plans

T-Mobile USA plans to launch a new handset trade-in program in the coming weeks aimed at getting customers to switch over to its new Value plans, which will come without device subsidies, according to a  TMoNews  article.