Did you know: Xiaomi phones were (kinda) sold in the US for one day

For one short-lived moment in 2016, Xiaomi smartphones were available to buy from a US carrier. Not through some sketchy importer or Amazon listing — we’re talking about a real wireless provider, with things like plans and warranties. US Mobile, a small MVNO that runs on T-Mobile’s network, briefly added Xiaomi and Meizu phones to its online storefront and declared itself the first legitimate US carrier to sell them. That lasted about a day, followed by some awkward press statements and hasty backpedaling. With both Xiaomi and T-Mobile making dissenting noises, US Mobile was quickly forced to reverse its bold move and yank them offline almost immediately. Wondering how it happened? Here’s a simple rundown of how the grand plan quickly went off the rails. Would you like to see Xiaomi phones officially sold in the US? 10 votes Yes, absolutely 70 % Maybe, depends on the pricing 20 % No, there's more than enough choice already 0 % I don’t know much about Xiaomi 10 % Why Xiaomi phones a ... Read full article.