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Google Pixel 6?
Does anybody know if you'll be carrying the Google Pixel 6 and Pro? The reason I ask is because there's a launch event on the 19th of October and then supposedly preorders is going to start on the 19th of October as well. I know that T-Mobile entered into a new Google partnership again which almost 99.9% guarantees that T-Mobile is going to get the new phones in the future. Also I just recently came across a blog post on T-Mobile's official website about how they're going to support future Pixel phones other Google devices as well as make Google Messages the default messaging app. So I can only assume that it's going to come to T-Mobile, but I don't want to jump the gun and make that assumption and get let down if it's not coming to T-Mobile.
So I would just like to know in advance if the Pixel 6 is going to come to T-Mobile, so I can get prepared to preorder it on the 19th. Also I'm very well aware that I can get an unlocked version from Google directly and then use it with T-Mobile's service. Which I don't want to do that because I've heard of multiple people having issues with other unlocked Pixels having kbps speeds on T-Mobile's network. Also I've had another device many years ago that was unlocked and trying to use it on T-Mobile's network which was a complete failure and it didn't work. Which I ended up having to get a T-Mobile branded phone instead. so I don't want to take the chance with an unlocked version of the phone again, because if it's a T-Mobile branded version then it's guaranteed to be supported on the T-Mobile network.
So thanks in advance for taking the time to read this long post, answer my question and give me some help!
It's not available for pre-order yet, anywhere. That (probably) won't occur until next Tuesday which is when Google officially unveils the device, even though Google has pretty much shown us everything about it already.
JZ4377 wrote:
Yeah I tried to ask through the Chat on Tmobile app and didn't really get an answer. It seemed like the associate was more interested in pushing the Iphone or android
I've been with T-Mobile 13+ years and I can say that if they try to push another device on you when asking for a specific phone release that means that they're not going to have the Pixel 6. Which please don't take this as a final set in stone answer, this is just my past experience and could've changed.
Trying to find out about the 6pro from the Chat on the Tmobile app. Haven't got through to anyone yet. Google was suppose to partner with Tmobile back in March and then all of sudden the pixel line disappeared.
For what it's worth, I'm currently using an unlocked Pixel 5 that I purchased from Best Buy, and I'm getting 5G speeds of 300-600 Mbps down. This is in the Houston area.
I asked my local retailer when they'd have the 6 in stock, but he said they wouldn't know for another week or so. This tells me they will be carrying it, since he didn't say they didn't know if they'd have it.
you would think they would have announced its upcoming arrival like they do with for example the Iphone 13 launch/pre order page though.
leggomycraiggo wrote:
It's not available for pre-order yet, anywhere. That (probably) won't occur until next Tuesday which is when Google officially unveils the device, even though Google has pretty much shown us everything about it already.
Thank you for telling me this, but yes I already know all of this and I mentioned this in the original post. All I was asking is if anybody knows if it's going to be available for T-Mobile on the 19th. The reason I ask is because T-Mobile doesn't have any Pixel phone except the Pixel 4A and not even the Pixel 5.
with it being this close to their launch im going to guess no but im bouncing the question off someone i know...gonna see if i can get a bit of info or not
fireguy_6364 wrote:
you would think they would have announced its upcoming arrival like they do with for example the Iphone 13 launch/pre order page though.
Google is having an event on the 19th at 10AM PT/1PM ET, and then after that I believe on the 19th is when the phones are going to be available for preorder. The only thing is I would like to know if anybody happens to know in advance before the 19th, if T-Mobile is going to have the phone. The reason I ask is because T-Mobile only has the Pixel 4A and not even the 5 and I also don't believe they carried any other Google pixel phone before that. To me Google and T-Mobile have been very distant with each other even after making the partnership back in March.
Which T-Mobile has a blog post on their official website stating that they're going to support future Pixel phones and Google devices along with making Google messages the default messaging app across T-Mobile. Also I heard that T-Mobile entered a new partnership with Google back in March I believe and usually that indicates that 99.9% of the time they're going to get the new Google devices as well.
So the only thing that I can assume out of all this is that T-Mobile is going to get every new Pixel from the 6 here on out. Which obviously that's not a concrete definite factual answer in any capacity lol.
Do you loose anything coveragewise from Tmobile when using a phone you purchase elsewhere or from the manufacture direct? I know it wouldn't be insured but I can get that from Google. Anything else I would be missing?
you would have to cross check which bands it covers and or doesnt cover..not to sure i have come across any of the Pixel lines that couldnt be used through TMO.
