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T-Mobile looks as if it is working on its own streaming device as reported by 9to5Google. Reports suggest that this new device will use Google’s Android TV as many other operators have done in the past.
An FCC listing suggests that this device is currently in the works. It indicates that T-Mobile is working on a “T-Vision” streaming device to run on Android TV.
It has been a busy few weeks for T-Mobile given the focus needed on its expanding 5G network. Reports suggest the company is performing very well in this area compared to competitors. Additionally, T-Mobile has also announced new steps taken to tackle robocalls and scams.
FCC listing indicates new T-Mobile streaming device
The device is pictured in the listing which gives us fairly good information about it. The TVision logo at the bottom makes it abundantly clear that this is what the device will be used for.
TVision is a home TV service offered by T-Mobile for $90/month. The service uses a proprietary set-top box to get the service going throughout the home. Therefore, it looks as if T-Mobile made this device to better serve its customers.
In theory, a device such as this should allow users to access live TV as well as streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu with greater ease. Verizon also did a very similar thing with its Stream TV box.
The pictures of the remote show that it has shortcuts for the TVision app, a channel guide, and a DVR. It also has other obvious features like volume and channel rockers. However, it also looks as if there will be shortcuts for apps such as Netflix and YouTube.
A Google Assistant button is also prominently placed to line up with previous Android TV remotes. On a more technical level, the listing reveals that the hardware produced by SEI Robotics. This is a company which has produced many other Android TV products.
Release T-Mobile streaming device unclear
Despite all this information which is fairly hefty for just an FCC listing we are still left in the dark for many things. We have no indication of when this device is likely to release and what it may cost. It will be interesting to see how this device integrates with TVisions pricing strategy but all we can do is guess.
Overall, this looks to be a promising innovation from T-Mobile. It should serve its customers well and offer a useful service. It will be interesting to see what more details we get over the coming weeks and months up until its eventual release.
