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T-Mobile’s New Member Month Brings a Full June Lineup of Tuesdays Deals and Extras

T-Mobile is going all-in on customer perks this June by officially branding the month as “Member Month.” The move builds on the carrier’s long-running T-Mobile Tuesdays program, but this time the company is stretching the celebration across the full month with a mix of weekly freebies, gas discounts, travel offers and sweepstakes. As announced, the Un-carrier’s June lineup includes another free 12 … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s New USGA Deal Could Make Big Golf Events Run More Smoothly

T-Mobile is getting more involved in live sports, this time through a new multi-year deal with the United States Golf Association. The carrier has been named the Official 5G Network Partner of the U.S. Women’s Open, the U.S. Open and other USGA championships, with plans to support everything from rules decisions to ticket scanning and fan perks. As announced by the Un-carrier, the partnership … [read full article]

T-Mobile Unveils New Razr Lineup With Big Discounts and a New Fold Model

T-Mobile is adding Motorola’s newest Razr lineup, including the motorola razr, motorola razr+, and the new motorola razr fold. The carrier says the razr and razr fold will be available starting May 28, while the razr+ is coming later. The bigger hook here is the pricing: T-Mobile is putting its strongest attention on launch deals, especially for customers who switch, add a line, or trade in an older device. As [read full article]

T-Mobile Launches Live Translation Beta With 80+ Languages

T-Mobile has started beta testing Live Translation, a new network-based feature that brings real-time language translation to phone calls. Instead of putting the workload on the phone, T-Mobile says the translation happens inside its network, which means the feature is designed to work across a wide range of devices, not just newer smartphones. Live Translation can be activated by a T-Mobile customer by dialing 87 during a call. … [read full article]

Ultra Mobile Adds New Go Roam World Passes for Trips to 200+ Destinations

Ultra Mobile is adding a simpler way for its customers to use their phones while traveling abroad. The prepaid carrier has launched new Go Roam World Passes, short-term roaming add-ons that work in more than 200 destinations and are meant to cut down on the usual hassle of swapping SIM cards or worrying about unexpected charges. As announced by T-Mobile, the new options … [read full article]

T-Mobile Joins New Cybersecurity Alliance With AT&T, Verizon, and Other Major Providers

Eight major U.S. communications companies are teaming up on cybersecurity. T-Mobile, AT&T, Charter, Comcast, Cox, Lumen Technologies, Verizon, and Zayo have formed the Communications Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Analysis Center, or C2 ISAC, a new nonprofit focused on helping the industry share threat information faster and respond to cyber risks more effectively. T-Mobile announced that the group was created as cyber threats become more … [read full article]

T-Mobile Joins AT&T and Verizon in New Push to Bring Service to Dead Zones

T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon say they have an agreement in principle to create a joint venture aimed at cutting down wireless dead zones across the U.S. The idea is to use satellite-based direct-to-device technology to help fill in coverage gaps where regular cell service is weak or unavailable, including rural and underserved areas. As announced by T-Mobile, the proposed venture would pool … [read full article]

T-Mobile Prepaid Unveils New U.S. Pass eSIM Plans for International Travelers

T-Mobile is getting ready to roll out a new prepaid option aimed at people visiting the United States. The carrier says its new U.S. Pass eSIM plans are built for international travelers who want a quick way to get connected without dealing with paperwork or a traditional SIM card. The setup is digital, and T-Mobile says travelers can activate service in minutes. According to T-Mobile, … [read full article]

T-Mobile Says Its Network, T-Satellite, and Response Teams Are Ready for Storm Season

T-Mobile is putting a big spotlight on the work it is doing to keep customers connected when severe weather and other emergencies hit. The carrier says it is continuing to strengthen its network with smarter automation, more backup equipment, satellite-based messaging, and expanded support for both communities and first responders. The message here is simple: when things go wrong, T-Mobile wants its network to keep showing up. T-Mobile [read full article]