One of the latest and greatest Microsoft Windows Mobile phones ever to be released might finally arrive at T-Mobile this month. A few indicators and circulating rumors are hinting that the HTC HD2  will be available to T-Mobile consumers in the near future. For instance, MobiTV has revealed that the HD2 is launching on the 23rd of March. The company has an app bundled with the carrier's version of the WinMo smartphone so they're probably in a position to know. T-Mobile's website has also listed the HTC HD2 as "coming soon" indicating that the powerhouse smartphone will hit the market in the next few weeks.

When it comes to deciding how to pay for your cell phone, the choice can be tough. If you use your cell phone a lot, chances are you may want to sign up for a contract. If you only use your phone occasionally, a prepay plan may be the best option for you.  It’s not always that clear cut, however. Let’s take a look at exactly what prepay and contract mean, and which is a better plan for you and your needs.

J.D. Power and Associates has released a number of interesting studies on the telecommunications industry including one that ranked carriers on wireless call quality. This time, the global marketing information services company has released the results of the “2010 Wireless Retail Sales Satisfaction Study – Volume 1.” The findings indicate that T-Mobile gained the highest ranking in wireless retail customer satisfaction for the second consecutive time with an overall score of 723. Verizon Wireless followed close behind with an overall score of 722.

T-Mobile has added a new Nokia touch handset to its smartphone line-up. The Nokia 5230 Nuron features a 3.2-inch, 640 x 360 resistive touch display and runs on the S60 5th Edition OS. This upcoming T-Mobile phone for 2010 will be available in the coming weeks but pricing was not disclosed in the press release. Recent rumors indicate that the Nokia Nuron 5230 will be sold at an affordable price of $69.99 after rebate with a no contract price of $179.99.

When the time comes to ditch your ancient cell phone for a brand new Blackberry, what should you do with your old cell phone? Rather than stuff it in a drawer never to be seen again, why not do one of the following with it:

T-Mobile is expected to launch a few exciting phones this month and the pricing for these handsets may have been revealed. The folks at TMoNews have obtained a screenshot of the carrier's database that exposed the pricing for these upcoming T-Mobile phones for 2010. The leaked document indicates that the HTC HD2 will be sold for a subsidized price of $199 after rebate and a two-year commitment with an unlocked price of $449.99. The Android-powered Motorola Cliq XT is expected to be sold for $129.99 after rebate and a two-year commitment with an unlocked price of $329.99.

Do yourself a favor and get your grandparents initiated into the world of technology. They don't have to have a Blackberry Tour or a Motorola Droid. Nearly every carrier offers cell phones that are specifically designed with ease of use in mind for the elderly. 

Motorola has promised to provide a number of Android-powered handset's this year after experiencing success with the DROID. Consumers have already gotten a taste of these upcoming Motorola devices as the manufacturer has already introduced a trio of mid-range Android-phones for 2010. The Motorola Devour, Backflip and Cliq XT feature the MOTOBLUR user interface with social networking capabilities. Let's compare these smartphones to find the mid range Android handset that suits your needs.

The folks at PCWorld has conducted rigorous test sto find out if the major U.S. mobile networks had made any improvements to their wireless data infrastructure in less than a year. The results from the tests conducted in December of 2009 and January of 2010 indicate that AT&T's 3G network is over 67% faster than the rival network of Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon.