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Reddit Users Confirm T-Mobile Settlement Payouts Are Being Delivered

T‑Mobile has begun distributing settlement payments from a $350 million fund linked to its massive 2021 data breach; but don’t expect a fortune.  According to PhoneArena, most users are receiving around $56.54, which is more than the originally promised $25 (or $100 for California residents), thanks to fewer claims than expected increasing the pot per person. As reported by [read full article]

Report: New Loyalty Offer Could Score You an $830 Discount on a Flagship Phone

T‑Mobile is quietly rolling out a generous offer aimed at rewarding long-time customers who don’t already pay off their phones in installments. The deal reportedly gives eligible users up to $830 toward any flagship device.  According to The Mobile Report, customers can trade in an old phone. For instance, an iPhone 11, Galaxy S10, OnePlus 9 Pro, or Pixel 6 (even if it’s broken) and receive the … [read full article]

T-Mobile Unlocks Satellite Text for Older Phones, No Extra Approval Needed

T-Mobile is giving older phones a fresh reason to stick around: soon, they’ll be able to crash the satellite party. That’s right, even devices that weren’t originally certified for satellite use may soon tap into T-Satellite, T-Mobile’s life‑saving “text via space” network powered by Starlink. According to PhoneArena, the FCC has just waived the requirement that forced each phone to individually get a satellite stamp … [read full article]

T-Mobile 5G Network Expansion Brings Faster Speeds to Florida

Floridians, brace yourselves: Your mobile signal just got a serious upgrade. T-Mobile has quietly finished a multi-year, $2 billion effort to overhaul its 5G network across the state, reaching nearly every resident and pushing download speeds far higher than before.  According to T-Mobile’s own announcement, this isn’t just another boost: it’s a full-scale transformation designed to bring fast, dependable internet to cities, suburbs, and rural pockets alike. Building … [read full article]

Ultra Mobile Gives Prepaid Customers More of Everything for the Same Price

Ultra Mobile is shaking things up again—this time by offering even more data and perks without raising prices. If you’ve been looking for a prepaid plan that doesn’t nickel-and-dime you, this may be the best deal in the game right now. The T-Mobile-owned brand just announced major updates to its plans, giving customers double the high-speed data, more hotspot access, and new international perks—all … [read full article]

Heads Up: Your Philo/YouTube TV Credit From T‑Mobile Is Changing

T-Mobile is giving its long-running streaming discount a fresh spin. Instead of paying Philo or YouTube TV directly as part of your wireless plan, the carrier will now shift to providing these perks through monthly credits on your T‑Mobile bill. But there’s a catch—it might only last for a limited time. As reported by Android Authority, this update affects customers already enjoying the Philo or YouTube TV add-on. Messages … [read full article]

Metro by T-Mobile’s Data Caps Just Became Less Limiting

Metro by T‑Mobile users may notice a bit more freedom when streaming or browsing on their plans. According to PhoneArena, T‑Mobile has quietly raised the bar for reaching the “premium data” cap that triggers network slowdowns. This change affects how much data you can use at full speed under Metro’s “premium data” allotment—think of it as paying for faster service before things slow down. With the new … [read full article]

T‑Mobile Tops Ookla Rankings and Brings Satellite Backup to Your Phone

T‑Mobile just pulled off something big: according to Ookla, it’s now officially the Best Mobile Network in America, topping both AT&T and Verizon based on half a billion real-world tests across millions of devices. This milestone was announced at a Bellevue, Washington event on June 23—clear proof that what you hear isn’t just spin. T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile Planning on Stretching Phone Payments to Three Years

T-Mobile appears to be testing 36-month equipment installment plans, a significant departure from its current 24-month payment structure that could align the carrier with industry competitors Verizon and AT&T. According to a report from The Mobile Report, evidence of the extended payment option surfaced through internal company documents and briefly appeared on T-Mobile’s website before being removed. Galaxy Watch devices temporarily displayed 36-month Equipment Installment Plan … [read full article]