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New text spam targeting T-Mobile customers

Heads up to all T-Mobile subscribers! There seems to be some kind of spam text going around T-Mobile customers over the last 24 hours. And you need to be careful about this text.  The report comes from The T-Mo Report, which shared screenshots from the victims of the spam text via the T-Mobile subreddit.  According to the report, customers seem to be receiving a text with an image offering a … [read full article]

Exclusive Google One storage plan now available for T-Mobile and Sprint customers

T-Mobile has launched its latest offering to its customers. In line with its partnership with Google, T-Mo will be bringing an exclusive perk to its T-Mobile and Sprint customers.  As announced by the Un-Carrier, T-Mobile and Sprint customers will get Google One storage plan starting October 12th. Customers can sign up for this exclusive offer for $5/month and get to enjoy 500GB of storage. This is a better option than the standard Google One plan that costs … [read full article]

T-Mobile working on Android 12 update for these devices

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T-Mobile is currently working on releasing an Android 12 update on select phones. The Un-Carrier has released the list of devices that they are working on.  These devices include the following: Google: Google Pixel 3, Google Pixel 3 XL, Google Pixel 3a, Google Pixel 3A XL, Google Pixel 4, Google Pixel 4 XL, and Google Pixel 4a 5G OnePlus: OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7T Pro 5G, OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8T Plus, OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus … [read full article]

T-Mobile users unable to access T-Mobile app

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T-Mobile’s app has been a pretty convenient tool to use for its customers. Through the app, various services can be managed for your account. Unfortunately, there have been reports that users are having difficulties accessing the AutoPay service in the app. According to PiunikaWeb, users complained that almost half of the pages show a “request timeout” error. The error is evident on the billing and shop tabs. And it … [read full article]

FCC proposes measures to tighten SIM swap requests

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Last month, T-Mobile encountered one of the largest data breaches ever. The hacker was able to access the information of around 50 million users. And not only that, the Un-Carrier has since been dealing with SIM swap and port out attacks. This is pretty common with users who have a Coinbase account. And now, it looks like the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is stepping in to fight the problem.  Earlier today, the FCC [read full article]

T-Mobile brings interactive experience to live sports

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The sports industry is one of the key sectors that has long looked for opportunities to reach its fans. And thanks to technology, sports teams get to make use of powerful tools to help give their sports enthusiasts a more interactive and immersive experience.  T-Mobile is proud to be part of that experience with its hometown Major League Baseball venue in Seattle, T-Mobile Park.  As announced today, the Un-Carrier has fully loaded this baseball venue with some … [read full article]

Metro by T-Mobile running $40/month offer to switchers

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Metro by T-Mobile is currently running a new $40 per month promotion for switchers.  With this promotion in place, you can enjoy a $40/month unlimited plan that already includes unlimited 4G LTE/5G data and unlimited calling and texting to Mexico. The plan also includes calling and texting to 20 Latin American countries.  As for the fine print, the plan will only be available until October 15, 2021. In order to be eligible for the offer, you will … [read full article]

T-Mobile presents new batch of 5G Open Innovation Lab participants

T-Mobile has since made its 5G Open Innovation Lab available to startups that are interested in presenting their breakthrough innovations. And recently, CNH Industrial has revealed that they have joined the program as the first industry partner to rapidly accelerate applied innovation in agriculture and manufacturing.  The global manufacturer joins other partners such as Accenture, Amdocs, Avanade, Dell Technologies, Ericsson, F5, Intel, Microsoft, Spirent, T-Mobile, and VMware.  “We are incredibly excited to join the 5G Open Innovation … [read full article]

T-Mobile names 25 winners of its Hometown Grants

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Earlier this month, T-Mobile named Woodstock, IL as the winner of its Hometown Techover Contest. And today, the Un-Carrier has announced 25 small towns that will win a Hometown Grant to help with their community development projects.   The winners of these grants include the following towns: Alabama: Atmore, Wedowee Arkansas: Clarksville California: Mammoth Lakes Illinois: dIXON Indiana: Batesville Idaho: Fruitland Kansas: Fort Scott Michigan: Lake Orion Mississippi: Oxford … [read full article]