Metro by T-Mobile is making a case that prepaid service does not have to feel basic. The latest push is not just about cutting the cost of a phone, but also about giving customers some of the extras people usually associate with a bigger carrier experience. As reported by PhoneArena, Metro and Mint both run on T-Mobile’s 5G network, but Metro tries to separate … [read full article]
Mint Mobile is making a strong case for budget-conscious wireless shoppers by pairing large Galaxy S26 discounts with a lower-cost unlimited plan. The carrier, which runs on T-Mobile’s network, is offering $500 off all three Galaxy S26 models for a limited time, bringing the Galaxy S26 Ultra down to $800, the Galaxy S26+ to $600, and the base Galaxy S26 to $400. According to PhoneArena, … [read full article]
If you are heading to a music festival this summer, T-Mobile wants you to know it is not just selling phone service. The carrier is pitching itself as a way to make the whole event easier, from getting tickets and planning the trip to skipping lines and finding a place to recharge once you are inside. T-Mobile announced today that its members can use T-Mobile … [read full article]
Deutsche Telekom may be thinking about taking its relationship with T-Mobile to the next level. A new report says the German telecom giant is exploring a full combination with T-Mobile, a move that could reshape both companies under one larger structure. According to a Bloomberg report, Deutsche Telekom is considering a new holding company that would acquire the stock of both Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile. The … [read full article]
T-Mobile is giving customers a couple of very different reasons to check T-Mobile Tuesdays on April 21. One offer is a physical freebie that you can pick up in-store, while the other is a low-cost movie ticket deal tied to the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael. Together, they give T-Mobile users both a grab-and-go item and a night-out perk on the same day. According to The Mobile Report, … [read full article]
T-Mobile is shutting down the idea that its T-Force support team has quietly switched over to AI. The question came up after a Reddit user said they were asked in a survey whether they knew they had been chatting with a “virtual agent,” which led to concern that T-Mobile may have added AI to one of its best-known customer support channels. According to Android Authority, T-Mobile responded by … [read full article]
One of T-Mobile’s longtime travel perks just became a lot less useful. After more than a decade of offering free in-flight Wi-Fi on select airlines, T-Mobile is no longer partnered with American Airlines or United Airlines for that benefit. As reported by The Mobile Report, the two airlines moved in different directions, but the result is the same for T-Mobile customers: free Wi-Fi through the carrier is gone … [read full article]
A T-Mobile customer says a deal that sounded like a huge win ended up becoming a stressful billing fight. According to the report, the subscriber called in January to ask about upgrade options and was told that changing plans would make the account eligible for three iPhone 17 Pro devices with $1,100 in credit per phone, bringing the total cost of the devices down to $0. As reported by [read full article]
T-Mobile has announced a new national park-themed promotion that mixes travel prizes, member perks, and support for park preservation. The carrier is calling it “Do Not Disturb Season,” and the message is simple: spend more time outside, ignore the usual digital noise, and still keep your phone ready for the moments that matter. The biggest part of the promotion is a sweepstakes that runs through … [read full article]
A new report highlights just how serious SIM swap scams can be, and why T-Mobile customers have good reason to stay alert. In this case, a T-Mobile employee was reportedly contacted by text message and offered money to hand over customer account details that could be used to carry out SIM swaps. As reported by PhoneArena, the person behind the messages allegedly offered the T-Mobile rep $500 … [read full article]
T-Mobile says there is a simple reason some iPhone users may see faster performance on its network: it has built out features on its standalone 5G network that let phones tap into more wireless capacity at once. In practical terms, that can mean smoother video calls, less lag during gaming, and faster overall data performance, with T-Mobile saying iPhones can run about 48% to 50% faster on its network. According to [read full article]
If a random T-Mobile trade-in confirmation email showed up in your inbox recently, you are not the only one. Multiple customers have reported getting messages about devices they did not send in, and some say they received more than one email with different phone details. According to The Mobile Report, the emails appear to be real T-Mobile messages coming from the carrier’s normal no-reply … [read full article]
