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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!
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
am321 wrote:
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.
This in response to the other poster who wondered why they didn't have a pre-order page live yet. My answer: it's because there are no pre-orders live yet in any place, including T-Mobile.
That said, they are already putting screen protectors for the devices in the stores so it's not a matter of whether they will sell it, but when. The consensus seems to be that it will be unveiled on the 19th with preorders going live that day, and the device actually being available in hand two weeks later.
fireguy_6364 wrote:
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.
Well I have done some research into bands and I'm getting some really weird answers which doesn't make me feel comfortable getting an unlocked version. Supposedly the band's match T-Mobile's network and it's supported, but many Pixel users have been complaining that they're getting kbps speeds. Which is what happened to me years ago on an unlocked iPhone on T-Mobile's network before they were officially available on T-Mobile's Network. So I'm not going to spend all that money on the Pro only for it not to work and then I would have to get another T-Mobile branded device or I would have to go back to my device that I have now.
then again their iphone 13 pre order thread only came out a couple days before the actual pre order..so its still a possibility..just wont hear anything info wise until then.
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
until official announcement of them actually selling it they cant say anything..
fireguy_6364 wrote:
then again their iphone 13 pre order thread only came out a couple days before the actual pre order..so its still a possibility..just wont hear anything info wise until then.
Also I do know of other devices that have been released in the past that ended up having their preorders start right when they're event was finished. This could be the same thing that they're doing with the Pixel 6. I just want to know if anyone to just give me a heads up of T-Mobile being an official branded carrier now, or am I just going to have to wait on to the event on the 19th?
JZ4377 wrote:
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.
I never thought of doing this and I'm going to contact them in a little bit just to see what answers I can get. Which once I'm done doing that, I will let you know what happened.
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
It's just my luck that the T-Mobile app is not working for me right now. It's telling me to update the app and it directs me to the Play Store. When I go there it's already completely up-to-date and I cannot update it anymore. So at the moment I'm completely unable to open the app and use it. So unfortunately I can chat with an agent unless there's a web browser version of the chat.
So just received a message from Customer support team - they are not sure if they are carrying the Pixel 6 series however an unlocked version will work on Tmobile's network. Hope that helps
JZ4377 wrote:
So just received a message from Customer support team - they are not sure if they are carrying the Pixel 6 series however an unlocked version will work on Tmobile's network. Hope that helps
I really appreciate your help, but even though you told me what you told me I still feel weary about an unlocked version.
