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Microsoft and T-Mobile USA “quite pleased” with Windows Phone sales

May 21, 2012 | By Surur

Speaking to Seattle Times Philipp Humm, T-Mobile US CEO, had some good things to say about the performance of Windows Phone handsets on their network.

The interview had the following questions about Windows Phone.

Q: T-Mobile made a commitment to push Windows Phone this year. How is that working out?

A: I think we have a very good relationship with Microsoft, and we discovered that, in particular, for customers who are new to smartphones, they really enjoy the simplicity of the Microsoft [user interface], so they like the design and the ease of it.

Q: Are Windows phones selling as well as you hoped?

A: We are so far quite pleased and I think Microsoft, if you talk to them, [is] quite pleased with T-Mobile.

While AT&T is the “premier” Windows Phone network it is in fact T-Mobile USA which is most in need of a flagship devices, given its lack of the iPhone. In the first few months of the year the T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 710 were consistently the second best selling phone on the network, and the HTC Radar before this did not do too badly either. It is therefore a pity since the HTC HD7 no high-end Windows Phones has been released on the network.

Hopefully both Microsoft and T-Mobile being pleased will translate into an even better selection of Windows Phone on that networks.

Via WPCentral.com

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T-Mobile reminding buyers they have a Nokia phone also–makes Lumia 710 free on contract

April 7, 2012 | By Surur

Not wanting to be lost in the hubbub about the Nokia Lumia 900 on AT&T, T-Mobile wants to remind buyers if they want a Nokia Windows Phone they also have one handy, and you can have one without shelling out anything.

The Nokia Lumia 710 was one of T-Mobile’s best selling handsets since January, but has slipped in March, and would clearly benefit from having sales stimulated once again.

For the month of April the Nokia Lumia 710 will be free on contract in T-Mobile, with buyers being given a $50 mail in rebate after purchasing the $50 handset.

Buyers will also benefit from free custom "Xpress-on" backplate in white, cyan, fuschia, or yellow to replace the white or black version, available at Nokiacolorcover.com. The sign up site requires that owners enter in their IMEI, phone number, and purchase date in order to qualify, and then Nokia will send the cover out for free.

Have any of our readers taken advantage of the free covers last time this promotion was run? Let us know your experience below.

Via The Verge.com

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Nokia Lumia 710 “consistently … among the most popular phones in the T-Mobile lineup”

March 21, 2012 | By Surur

News.com reports that the Nokia Lumia 710 is doing relatively well on T-Mobile USA.

"Since launch (the Lumia 710) has consistently been among the most popular phones in the T-Mobile lineup," said Cara Walker, a spokeswoman for T-Mobile. "We’re very pleased with the product and the reception it’s getting among our customers."

T-Mobile and Nokia, while declining to provide specific sales figures, said they were pleased with the Lumia 710′s performance.

Nokia spokesman Keith Nowak: "We are certainly pleased with the positive momentum that we are seeing with our initial Lumia offering in the U.S., as well as the reaction we have seen from customers."

"If you’re new to the smartphone space, and there’s no lock-in to the iOS or Android ecosystem, it’s a great alternative," said Christopher Collins, an analyst at market research firm Compete.

The Lumia 710 is among the top five phones ordered online at T-Mobile, according to Compete. In February, the first full month of sales, it was added to online shopping carts more often than any phone except the Samsung Galaxy S II and the T-Mobile G2X, the firm said.

With online sales typically make up 30 percent to 40 percent of a carrier’s total sales, the Lumia 710′s performance online is likely indicative of its success at retail stores, said Collins.

Other web sites also show the Lumia 710 has done well. It’s one of the top three phones listed for T-Mobile at Amazon. Online cell phone retailer Wirefly lists it in the top five, and the company has said it has held up strongly in the past two months.

Collins notes that unlike past efforts with Windows Phone, T-Mobile sales representatives have been more willing to recommend the device.

"T-Mobile has been a pretty good partner in terms of executing on retail," Collins said. "Nokia has put a lot of energy behind it, which you haven’t seen in the U.S."

In addition, the different feel of Windows Phone has helped the phone stand out among a sea of Android and BlackBerry devices at the carrier.

"I really expect to see interest decay when the 900 launches at AT&T," Collins said. "But so far it’s been a pretty strong introduction to the market."

Nokia giving away free Xpress-on Covers for US Lumia 710 buyers

March 1, 2012 | By Surur

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Nokia has announced a promotion for US buyers of the Nokia Lumia 710.

If you purchased a Lumia 710 at T-Mobile USA between of January 11 through March 31st you can claim a free Xpress-On cover for your handset.

The covers are available in include yellow, fuchsia, cyan and white and can be claimed at nokiacolorcover.com using your name, mailing address, date of purchase and 15-digit IMEA number of the phone you purchased.

Read more terms and conditions at Nokia’s official blog here.

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Nokia gives the best T-Mobile Windows Phones salesman VIP CES trip

January 27, 2012 | By Surur

Now here is an Amazing Everyday I am sure most of us can identify with! Nokia took the best Windows Phone 7 salesman on T-Mobile on a week-long VIP trip to CES in Las Vegas, which involved rides in Ferraris and helicopters and meeting numerous VIPs.

Changing the attitude of sales staff at mobile phone stores to Windows Phone and Nokia handsets is a very important element of the new push by Nokia into USA, so I expect we will be seeing a lot more of this kind of incentivising over the next few months.

Thanks Nope for the tip.

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Microsoft going round #smokedbywindowsphone carrier sales reps

January 25, 2012 | By Surur

The video above has just popped up on YouTube, seemingly showing Microsoft taking the Smoked by Windows Phone challenge to carrier retail stores, and using it not just to show customers but more importantly carrier sales staff, that Windows Phone 7 is faster and more efficient.

I am sure no matter what else happens, this sales rep will remember that Windows Phone is faster to use, which will hopefully also translate into the same pitch used on incoming consumers.

See another example after the break.

Update: According to a tweet from @WP7Expert

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Brian’s videos were simply his own idea for training – not a direct employee, not officially sponsored

Still a great idea which Microsoft should probably roll out officially. Give the man a raise, Microsoft!

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Costco to offer the Nokia Lumia 710 for only 1c

January 16, 2012 | By Surur

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Talking about the success of cheap mid-range Windows Phones, Costco will be offering the Nokia Lumia 710 on T-Mobile USA for the sweet price of only $ 0.01.

Of course the price is with a new two year contract with a data plan, but it is still a great deal for a buyer looking to get into the Windows Phone game.

First Nokia Lumia 710 ad for US airs (video)

January 12, 2012 | By Surur

Nokia has launched its first TV ad for the Nokia Lumia 710 on T-Mobile USA.

The handset continues the Amazing Everyday theme from Europe, and highlights both unique Nokia features like Nokia Drive and also Windows Phone features like local scout.

Thanks Martin for the tip.

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T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 710 reviewed

January 5, 2012 | By Surur

MobileTechReview have posted their as usual very thorough review of the Nokia Lumia 710.

They were pretty happy with the handset, especially when the low price is taken into consideration, and concluded:

There’s a lot to like in Nokia’s first US Windows Phone. The bargain price belies a solid set of features; quick performance and an elegant though not thin design. Call quality is excellent, the camera takes good photos and the phone is fast. Gaming is fluid and fun, the Zune music experience is as ever enjoyable and streaming video plays well over T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network. If you’re looking for an easy to pocket smartphone that’s wallet-friendly, the Nokia Lumia 710 is worth a look. It beats the HTC Radar 4G Windows Phone on T-Mobile for both price and specs, and it’s a lovely introduction to Windows Phone. We do wish the front buttons weren’t so maddeningly difficult to press and that the Lumia 710 had the mobile hotspot feature, but those are our only two complaints.

Read their full review here.

The handset will go on sale on the 11th January 2011 on T-Mobile USA and pre-orders are open now.

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Nokia Lumia 710 showing up in T-Mobile USA stores

January 4, 2012 | By Surur

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The Nokia Lumia 710 has shown up in T-Mobile US stores ahead of its 11th January release.

Both Black and White varieties will be available and the handset will come with basic accessories in the box, but also Nokia-specific accessories such as the coloured gel skin cases will also be on sale.

See more pictures at T-MoNews.com here.

Via Pocketnow.com

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Give yourself a Christmas present–HTC Radar 4G free on T-Mobile USA till 27/12/2011

December 24, 2011 | By Surur

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The HTC Radar 4G is on offer at T-Mobile USA until the 27th December 2011.

The handset qualifies for an extra web-only discount which brings the handset to completely free on contract.

To qualify for the instant and Web-only discounts, you must activate the handset on a new line of service with an Even More™ rate plan on a two-year service agreement. Even More™ Family Plans may qualify for up to five instant discounts.

Read more on the terms and conditions of the offer at T-Mobile here.

Thanks Jay for the tip.

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HTC HD7 no longer available on T-Mobile USA

December 17, 2011 | By Surur

T-Mobile has gotten rid of its last large-screened Windows Phone 7 handset, effectively leaving prospective Windows Phone 7 buyers with currently only the choice of the HTC Radar or in the near future the Nokia Lumia 710.

Rightly or wrongly, buyers associate large screens with high end devices, effectively meaning if you want a high-end handset the only choice is to go to AT&T, where the 4.3 inch Samsung Focus S or 4.7 inch HTC Titan can be purchased for considerably more of course.

The same issue exists on Verizon with the HTC Trophy and Sprint with the HTC Arrive.

While we recognize Microsoft’s decision to attack the low-end high volume value segment of the market with Windows Phone 7, not having high-end hero devices available on the same network will do real damage to the brand.

Do our readers agree? Let us know below.

Thanks Guy for the tip.

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Press shot of the Nokia Lumia 710 for T-Mobile US leak

December 11, 2011 | By Surur

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Pocketnow have posted a picture of a Nokia Lumia 710 with T-Mobile USA branding. The handset is expected to be announced at an event next week, on the 14th December 2011.

The device appears to be identical to the handset already rolling out around the world, and will likely have the same specs.

The Nokia Lumia 710 (Sabre) is a Windows Phone with a 3.7” ClearBlack TFT screen, HSPA+ data speeds, and a 1.4 GHz single-core processor. It has a 5-megapixel rear camera, no front-facing camera, and 8 GB of storage. It will be released in many countries during Q4 2011, and is expected to be announced on T-Mobile US soon.. Full specs…

Via Pocketnow.com

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