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Satellite Texting Is About to Be a Big Deal

You know that sinking feeling when your phone shows zero bars just when you need it most—whether you’re off-grid, on a remote highway, or just unlucky in your apartment? Satellite messaging services, like T-Mobile’s T-Satellite, are aiming to change that; and it’s not just a backup plan anymore. It’s becoming a serious business. As reported by PhoneArena, industry analysts at Gartner predict that low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite … [read full article]

T‑Mobile Officially Welcomes UScellular Customers 

T‑Mobile has officially closed its acquisition of US Cellular’s wireless services, bringing more than 4 million US Cellular customers (and small business users) into its nationwide network. Hundreds of thousands of households previously without fast internet access in rural areas are now eligible for T‑Mobile’s in‑home broadband services. According to its official statement, the deal includes US Cellular’s customers, retail stores, and about 30% of its wireless spectrum assets. T‑Mobile paid … [read full article]

How T‑Mobile and FCS Are Teaming Up to Stop Water Waste

Imagine waking up and knowing exactly where a water pipe is leaking—without even stepping outside. That’s the promise behind a new nationwide partnership between T‑Mobile and Fluid Conservation Systems, a company that builds high-tech sensors for water pipes. As announced by T‑Mobile, FCS uses compact acoustic sensors attached to pipes that “listen” for the unique sound of leaks. These sensors connect via T‑Mobile Business’ Internet … [read full article]

How Some T‑Mobile Customers Are Getting Up to Two Free Lines

Some T‑Mobile subscribers are finding a clever way to get up to two free lines — but it takes perfect timing and knowing the fine print.  According to PhoneArena, select customers can sign up for two paid voice lines and claim two free ones by staggering their additions across two days. This isn’t widely advertised and it’s definitely not a simple “free forever” offer; but … [read full article]

T‑Mobile Is Moving Some Legacy Customers to Go5G Plus Automatically

T-Mobile recently began informing a small subset of legacy customers that their existing plans (mostly older Magenta Max and T-Mobile One options) will be switched to the newer Go5G Plus plan starting August 13.  According to The Mobile Report, the Un-carrier says this move will carry no extra cost and that pricing and perks like discounts and streaming bundles will remain the same. As specified in the report, … [read full article]

Customers Sound Off: “Feels Like We Don’t Even Have Service” on Mint Mobile

For weeks now, some Mint Mobile subscribers have reportedly been sounding the alarm.  As reported by PhoneArena, many users say it’s like they “don’t even have service,” complaining of call drops, failed texts, and data that barely works. The publication shared that this flurry of complaints began roughly two weeks ago and spans the country.  On Reddit, one user captured the frustration succinctly: … [read full article]

Samsung & Motorola Users Can Now Send Images via T‑Mobile’s Satellite Service

T‑Mobile has quietly upgraded its satellite messaging service to support picture, audio and short video messages from compatible Samsung and Motorola devices—no more plain‑text only.  As reported by PhoneArena, supported phones on T‑Mobile’s network can now send and receive multimedia messages (MMS) even in areas without cell coverage. This new capability, powered by T‑Mobile’s Starlink‑backed T‑Satellite service, was [read full article]

Why Your Free T‑Mobile Water Bottle Didn’t Arrive on Time

T‑Mobile customers expecting that free insulated water bottle this week may be in for a surprise: the much‑anticipated giveaway has been pushed back for reasons that remain unclear.  Originally expected to go live in the T Life app yesterday, July 29, the item has now been delayed—likely to the first week of August (possibly around August  5 or August  12) with no official explanation from T‑Mobile.  According to [read full article]

T‑Mobile App Finally Retired — T‑Life Is Now Your All‑In‑One T‑Mobile Experience

T‑Mobile has officially shut down its long‑standing mobile app, directing all users to the newer T‑Life app that now handles everything from billing and rewards to device management.  According to PhoneArena, the old T‑Mobile app (which had been quietly removed from both the App Store and Google Play Store) is no longer functional and users are being urged to switch over. Customers who still … [read full article]

New T‑Mobile MVNO “Rabona Mobile” Launches in U.S.

Rabona Mobile has officially launched across the United States, running on the T‑Mobile network. The brand, inspired by a flashy soccer move called the “rabona,” is geared toward soccer fans and Italian‑heritage customers, but anyone can sign up using its fully digital service. According to BestMVNO, Rabona Mobile is newly active in the U.S. market as of July 2025, offering eSIM‑only service with plans starting at $19.99 a … [read full article]

T‑Mobile Takes the Customers, U.S. Cellular Becomes Array

U.S. Cellular is preparing for a major transformation: when the sale of its wireless operations to T‑Mobile wraps up on August 1, 2025, the company will not only hand over customers and stores—it will rebrand itself entirely. As reported by PhoneArena, the 4 million wireless subscribers, retail outlets, and about 30% of U.S. Cellular’s spectrum holdings will transition to T‑Mobile in exchange for roughly $2.4 billion in cash plus the assumption … [read full article]