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Metro by T-Mobile Slashes Insurance Prices With New $3 Monthly Plan

Metro by T-Mobile customers looking for phone insurance just got a more affordable option. The carrier is rolling out a revamped protection program with three coverage tiers starting at just $3 per month, a significant drop from its previous $5 entry point. According to Android Authority, the new Metro Protection plans replace the carrier’s old Premium Handset Protection program, which was provided through Assurant. The … [read full article]

T-Mobile Opens Emergency Satellite Texting to All Carriers for Free

T-Mobile is removing barriers to emergency help by offering its satellite-based 911 texting service to everyone with a compatible phone, regardless of their carrier. The service launched today and works in the 500,000 square miles of the U.S. where cell towers don’t reach—completely free of charge. The service uses their T-Satellite network powered by Starlink to connect phones to over 650 satellites orbiting more than 200 … [read full article]

T-Mobile Is Giving Away Free Reversible Beanies

Winter is here, and T-Mobile wants to help you stay warm without spending a dime. The carrier is giving away free reversible beanies to customers through its weekly rewards program, and all you need is the T-Life app and a trip to a participating store. According to The Mobile Report, the giveaway started this Tuesday and features a classic knit beanie that’s reversible—one side in T-Mobile’s bright magenta color, … [read full article]

Free DashPass Perk Vanishing for Most T-Mobile Customers

T-Mobile customers who signed up for the carrier’s free DashPass benefit are getting an unwelcome surprise. Many are receiving text messages claiming their line no longer qualifies for the perk, even though they haven’t changed their plan at all. According to Android Authority, the message warns users they’ll automatically be billed $96 per year plus tax if they don’t either switch to an eligible plan or cancel the … [read full article]

T-Mobile Launches Visa Card That Actually Saves You Money on Your Phone Bill

T-Mobile customers who’ve been frustrated about losing their monthly bill discount can finally breathe easier. The carrier just launched its own Visa credit card that brings back the $5 per line AutoPay discount that disappeared for regular credit card users earlier this year. The new T-Mobile Visa, created through a partnership with Capital One, officially opened for applications on November 4. According to [read full article]

T-Mobile Waives All Philippines Charges for Customers Following Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi

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T-Mobile is stepping up to help customers stay in touch with family and friends in the Philippines after Typhoon Kalmaegi, locally called Typhoon Tino, made landfall with catastrophic results. The storm has caused widespread flooding, power outages, and displacement of hundreds of thousands of people. According to T-Mobile’s official announcement, the carrier is waiving all international long-distance calls, text messages, and roaming charges for the Philippines starting Wednesday, November 5 through Wednesday, November 12. The relief applies … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s New Credit Card Website Is Up, But You Can’t Actually Sign Up Yet

T-Mobile customers eager to restore their AutoPay discounts got a surprise this week when the carrier’s new Visa credit card application page went live—but clicking the “apply” button still doesn’t work. It appears someone at T-Mobile may have flipped the switch a bit too soon. According to PhoneArena, the official information page for the new T-Mobile Visa, which is backed by Capital … [read full article]

Small Arkansas Town Wins $1 Million Stadium Upgrade in T-Mobile Voting Competition

A tiny Arkansas town just proved that size doesn’t matter when it comes to community spirit. Dierks High School, representing a town of just 900 people, beat out more than 2,100 schools nationwide to win T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition and its grand prize: a $1 million stadium makeover. T-Mobile announced that the small farming community rallied together to secure nearly 2 million … [read full article]

T-Mobile Makes Payment Arrangements App-Only Starting October 30

T-Mobile customers who need extra time to pay their bills will soon have only one option: the T-Life app. Starting October 30th, the carrier is eliminating all other ways to set up payment arrangements, forcing customers to use its mobile app instead of calling customer service, visiting a retail store, or using the automated phone system. According to The Mobile Report, internal sources confirmed the change takes effect … [read full article]

T-Mobile Lands Major Energy Deal with Siemens Energy for Field Operations

T-Mobile just scored a major enterprise customer. Siemens Energy, which handles equipment that generates nearly a quarter of America’s electricity, has chosen T-Mobile’s SuperMobile service to keep its field crews connected across the country. T-Mobile announced today that Siemens Energy operates 25 facilities and 14 service centers in the U.S. with about 1,000 field technicians who inspect and repair over 1,500 turbines and generators spread … [read full article]

Free Calls and Texts to Jamaica Through November as T-Mobile Responds to Hurricane Disaster

T-Mobile is stepping up to help customers stay in touch with loved ones after Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica and surrounding islands as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday. The carrier is waiving all charges for international calls, texts, and roaming in the affected areas through November 12. According to T-Mobile’s announcement, the free service covers not just Jamaica but also Turks … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile’s Own Visa Card Could Be Days Away From Release

T-Mobile customers may soon have a new way to pay their bills while keeping their AutoPay discount. The carrier’s long-awaited credit card appears to be nearing launch after references to a “T-Mobile Visa credit card” surfaced in the company’s mobile app. According to Android Authority, a T-Mobile customer spotted the new payment option listed in the app’s AutoPay section. The text identifies the T-Mobile Visa as … [read full article]