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Metro by T-Mobile Offering T-Mobile Home Internet Gateway for $9.99

Metro by T-Mobile is giving customers a discount on T-Mobile’s Home Internet gateway device.  As spotted by Wave7 Research’s Jeff Moore, a photo of the discount was advertised in a Metro by T-Mobile store based in California last March 12th.  According to the promotion, the 5G Gateway is only $9.99 for a limited time period instead of its regular $24.99 price. To get the gateway device … [read full article]

T-Mobile Tuesdays’ Discount on Gas Reward is Not Working for Everyone Right Now

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T-Mobile customers have long enjoyed the perks they get from the Un-carrier’s T-Mobile Tuesdays rewards program. Apart from discounts and coupons, T-Mobile also has physical items to give away.  Recently, the Un-carrier offered a 10-cent-a-gallon discount on gas. The offer gave customers a total discount of $2 for 20 gallons. Unfortunately, some customers are getting a “glitch in the system” that prohibits them from getting the discounted fuel.    The pop-up error message seen on [read full article]

T-Mobile is Giving Away Free Sunglasses Later This Month

T-Mobile Tuesdays is getting ready for spring! With the warmer weather, the Un-carrier wants to make sure that its customers stay protected in this heat, thanks to its upcoming physical freebie.  The Un-carrier is giving away a pair of sunglasses with its signature Magenta branding. The Mobile Report first revealed the Un-carrier’s plan to give sunglasses as its next physical freebie.  Take note, however, these are regular … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile Implementing Two New Charges Soon

It looks like T-Mobile is implementing new fees to its prepaid channel in the coming days.  According to The Mobile Report, the Un-carrier is getting rid of its Prepaid SIM Starter Kit and replacing it with a one-time Device Connection Charge (DCC) fee. Starting March 21st, you’ll have to pay $25 to activate a new SIM instead of paying the $10 SIM Starter Kit. What’s worse is that eSIM … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile Reduced Its DCC Fee to $5/Line

If you’ve been hesitant to open a new family account on T-Mobile because of its Device Connection Charge, today’s news might convince you to make a move. According to a leaked document shared by The Mobile Report, the Un-carrier has reduced the price of the DCC fee for new line activations.   Instead of paying $35 per line on a new activation, you will only have to pay $5 … [read full article]

Here’s How to Check if Your Area is Getting T-Mobile’s 5G Boost

Yesterday, T-Mobile announced that it is working on activating its 2.5GHz mid-band spectrum that it won from the FCC’s Auction 108 in 2022. But until recently, T-Mobile could not use the spectrum. After a long wait and President Biden’s 5G SALE Act, Congress was able to allow the FCC to issue the license.  With this announcement, T-Mobile says that its 60 million subscribers will … [read full article]

T-Mobile Might Need to Auction Off Dish’s Low-Band Spectrum

Previously, Dish disclosed its financial status and worries about being able to “continue as a going concern” in an SEC filing. With its large debt due this year, the cable company has “substantial doubt” on its future. Because of this, Dish will no longer be able to purchase the 13.5MHz low-band 800MHz spectrum given to it by T-Mobile. The deal was supposed to cost $3.59 billion.  The two companies had an agreement in October to extend this … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s New Gateway Device is Now Available in Stores

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T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet service has only been around for a few years but it’s already a service that many are enjoying. Through the service, users get to have access to up to 200 Mbps speeds. Ever since its inception, T-Mobile’s Home Internet service has offered four Home Internet Gateway devices. It is through these devices that users can connect to the cellular network. These devices also offer Wi-Fi and ethernet connection. The good news is, a … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s MLB Perk Set to Return in March

A few days ago, it was revealed that T-Mobile will no longer offer its MLS Season Pass. This got some fans worried about the fate of T-Mo’s popular freebie, MLB. Fortunately, the Un-carrier already signed a five-year partnership with MLB last April 2023.  It was already revealed that the MLB perk will soon be available for redemption. But we just didn’t know the big date. Thankfully, [read full article]