If you read “cellular” and “satellite” in the same sentence, it is easy to think this is some kind of futuristic phone-to-space service. But what US Mobile is actually rolling out sounds much more practical: a bundle that combines its wireless service with Starlink home internet, all managed in one place. According to PhoneArena, US … [read full article]
Another round in the wireless advertising battle has ended with Verizon holding onto one of its best-known offers. T-Mobile challenged Verizon’s marketing for its $25-per-line deal for four lines, saying the promotion did not clearly spell out that it applies for 36 months. As reported by Android Authority, the National Advertising Division reviewed the complaint and ruled in Verizon’s favor. The group said Verizon’s promotion is not the kind … [read full article]
Mint Mobile announced a new bundled service combining home internet and wireless coverage at $45 per month with an upfront annual payment. The offering, called the “Unf*ck Your Bills” bundle, includes unlimited premium wireless on T-Mobile’s 5G network along with 5G Home MINTernet service for one year at that monthly rate. According to the T-Mobile announcement, the bundle provides unlimited premium wireless on America’s largest … [read full article]
T-Mobile appears to be preparing a new feature that would allow customers to pick up devices at stores using QR codes displayed through the T-Life app. The capability was identified in version 11.5.2 of the T-Life app for Android, where code references indicate support for QR-based device pickups. According to Android Authority, the app contains text strings referencing a “Pickup QR Code” option and instructing users to … [read full article]
T-Mobile is offering free Popeyes chicken wings through its T-Life app promotion starting Tuesday, April 7. The offer provides customers with a choice of either bone-in or boneless 6-piece wings at no additional cost. According to The Mobile Report, the wings promotion typically requires a minimum $5 purchase in the same order to redeem the offer. Customers can redeem the promotion code through the T-Life app on Tuesday, … [read full article]
T-Mobile has upgraded its network security standards, retiring older encryption methods in the process. The change, which took effect mid-last week, impacts select older devices running both Android and iOS operating systems on T-Mobile’s network and prepaid providers that operate on T-Mobile infrastructure. According to Android Authority, virtually all phones manufactured after 2017 remain unaffected by the security upgrade. However, devices made before 2017 may experience functionality issues. … [read full article]
T-Mobile has achieved the top position in carrier brand image for the first time in 13 years of TD Cowen surveys. The securities analysts conducted the survey on December 31, 2025, with 1,033 respondents asked to rank carriers on brand and image quality. According to the survey results (via Fierce Network), T-Mobile received an average ranking of 1.96, compared to Verizon at 2.01 and AT&T … [read full article]
T-Mobile has implemented multiple technological systems to maintain network connectivity during hurricanes and other emergency situations. The carrier presented its emergency response capabilities at the National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, where its team met with thousands of public and private-sector partners working on hurricane preparedness, response, and recovery. Over the past two months, T-Mobile supported customers during several major weather events, including the Kona Storm in Hawaii, … [read full article]
A 29-year-old restaurant server has been arrested in Miami on multiple charges after impersonating a T-Mobile representative to defraud an elderly customer. The incident occurred in September at a warehouse company in Medley, Florida, where the suspect met a 76-year-old employee. According to PhoneArena, the suspect, identified as Brandon Tabares-Beltran, presented himself as a T-Mobile employee named Pedro and sold the elderly man a cellphone and router. … [read full article]
As hinted yesterday, T-Mobile made a significant change to its device promotion program. The changes represent the major announcement T-Mobile had previously indicated would be coming, which were expected modifications to the carrier’s device promotion structure. As reported by The Mobile Report, the first major change limits the number of times a specific device promotion … [read full article]
Metro by T-Mobile recently announced the launch of CALLoGNE, described as the world’s first luxury fragrance inspired by the scent of a brand-new phone. The carrier promoted the product across social media platforms including Instagram and TikTok, sharing videos of creators enjoying the bottled new-phone scent. The company stated that CALLoGNE was designed to capture the excitement of receiving a new device, featuring fragrance notes … [read full article]
T-Mobile is expected to announce changes to its device promotion program on April 2, according to reports from retail staff and industry observers. The anticipated announcement would modify how the carrier structures promotional offers for new and switching customers. According to PhoneArena, information about the upcoming changes has circulated on social media platforms, primarily through posts from T-Mobile Mobile Experts (retail representatives). Multiple posts … [read full article]
