T-Mobile is getting ready to say goodbye to its 4G LTE network much sooner than most people expected. The carrier is planning to convert most of its LTE service to 5G over the next few years, which means some older phones will eventually stop working on the network. According to The Mobile Report, which obtained a leaked internal document, T-Mobile will start “re-farming” its LTE … [read full article]
T-Mobile customers in remote areas had their phone calls and text messages broadcast through space without any protection, and researchers were able to listen in using basic equipment that cost less than a thousand dollars. A team from UC San Diego and the University of Maryland spent three years pointing a satellite dish at the sky and discovered that T-Mobile was sending customer communications over satellites without encryption. According to[read full article]
T-Mobile just made its satellite service a lot more useful for people who venture into areas with no cell coverage. The carrier announced it’s expanding T-Satellite to work with popular apps like WhatsApp, Google Maps, X, and AllTrails, moving beyond the text-only capabilities it launched with earlier this year. As announced by T-Mobile, this expansion means you can now do things like video chat … [read full article]
T-Mobile customers who miss their payment due date will soon face higher late fees. Starting next month, the carrier is raising its late payment charge to $10 or 5% of your unpaid balance, whichever amount is larger. According to Android Authority, T-Mobile has begun notifying customers by email about the change. The previous late fee was $7 or 5% of the balance, whichever was greater. Under the old … [read full article]
T-Mobile is getting a new boss this November. The wireless carrier announced that Srini Gopalan, who currently serves as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, will take over as CEO on November 1st, replacing Mike Sievert. According to T-Mobile’s official announcement, this isn’t a sudden departure but rather part of a planned transition that’s been in the works for years. Sievert isn’t leaving the company entirely … [read full article]
A frustrated T-Mobile customer walked away empty-handed on iPhone 17 Pro launch day after a corporate store allegedly refused to sell him the phone unless he also purchased an Apple Watch. The customer wanted the new iPhone in a specific color and storage configuration that the store had in stock, but was told the purchase required adding the smartwatch to his order. According to [read full article]
T-Mobile customers who pre-ordered the new iPhone 17 and noticed they didn’t receive their full trade-in credits can breathe easy. The carrier and Apple are fixing the problem and customers will get their missing money back. According to Android Authority, several T-Mobile customers on the Go5G Plus plan reported only getting part of their promotional trade-in credits when ordering the iPhone 17. Instead of receiving the full … [read full article]
T-Mobile customers can feel a bit better about their monthly phone bills knowing some of that money is going toward improving small towns across America. The wireless carrier just announced it has now distributed over $19 million through its Hometown Grants program, reaching 425 communities in 48 states and Puerto Rico. According to T-Mobile’s announcement, the latest round included 25 new towns, each receiving … [read full article]
T-Mobile shareholders are getting a nice bonus this holiday season. The wireless carrier just announced it’s increasing its quarterly dividend payment by 16%, meaning investors will receive more money for each share they own. According to T-Mobile’s official announcement, the company’s board approved a cash dividend of $1.02 per share, which is $0.14 more than last quarter. For context, … [read full article]
T-Mobile is proving that building a massive wireless network doesn’t have to come at the expense of the environment. The carrier has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint while continuing to expand its 5G coverage across the country. The company has already cut its total carbon emissions by 33% since 2020 and now powers all its operations with 100% renewable electricity. T-Mobile announced … [read full article]
T-Mobile iPhone users can now use six popular Apple apps even when they’re completely cut off from cell towers and Wi-Fi, thanks to a major update to the carrier’s satellite service. The expanded functionality works through T-Mobile’s T-Satellite service, which beams internet connectivity directly from space using SpaceX’s Starlink satellites. According to PhoneArena, the newly supported Apple apps include Maps, Messages, Weather, Music, Compass, and … [read full article]
T-Mobile customers in Weston, Connecticut are struggling with dropped calls and weak signals after the wireless carrier shut down service at a key cell tower over a rent dispute with the small town. The drama centers around a cell tower on the town’s municipal campus that Weston purchased at the end of 2024. According to PhoneArena, the town then negotiated new lease agreements with all three … [read full article]
