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Customers Sound Off: “Feels Like We Don’t Even Have Service” on Mint Mobile

For weeks now, some Mint Mobile subscribers have reportedly been sounding the alarm.  As reported by PhoneArena, many users say it’s like they “don’t even have service,” complaining of call drops, failed texts, and data that barely works. The publication shared that this flurry of complaints began roughly two weeks ago and spans the country.  On Reddit, one user captured the frustration succinctly: … [read full article]

Samsung & Motorola Users Can Now Send Images via T‑Mobile’s Satellite Service

T‑Mobile has quietly upgraded its satellite messaging service to support picture, audio and short video messages from compatible Samsung and Motorola devices—no more plain‑text only.  As reported by PhoneArena, supported phones on T‑Mobile’s network can now send and receive multimedia messages (MMS) even in areas without cell coverage. This new capability, powered by T‑Mobile’s Starlink‑backed T‑Satellite service, was [read full article]

Why Your Free T‑Mobile Water Bottle Didn’t Arrive on Time

T‑Mobile customers expecting that free insulated water bottle this week may be in for a surprise: the much‑anticipated giveaway has been pushed back for reasons that remain unclear.  Originally expected to go live in the T Life app yesterday, July 29, the item has now been delayed—likely to the first week of August (possibly around August  5 or August  12) with no official explanation from T‑Mobile.  According to [read full article]

T‑Mobile App Finally Retired — T‑Life Is Now Your All‑In‑One T‑Mobile Experience

T‑Mobile has officially shut down its long‑standing mobile app, directing all users to the newer T‑Life app that now handles everything from billing and rewards to device management.  According to PhoneArena, the old T‑Mobile app (which had been quietly removed from both the App Store and Google Play Store) is no longer functional and users are being urged to switch over. Customers who still … [read full article]

New T‑Mobile MVNO “Rabona Mobile” Launches in U.S.

Rabona Mobile has officially launched across the United States, running on the T‑Mobile network. The brand, inspired by a flashy soccer move called the “rabona,” is geared toward soccer fans and Italian‑heritage customers, but anyone can sign up using its fully digital service. According to BestMVNO, Rabona Mobile is newly active in the U.S. market as of July 2025, offering eSIM‑only service with plans starting at $19.99 a … [read full article]

T‑Mobile Takes the Customers, U.S. Cellular Becomes Array

U.S. Cellular is preparing for a major transformation: when the sale of its wireless operations to T‑Mobile wraps up on August 1, 2025, the company will not only hand over customers and stores—it will rebrand itself entirely. As reported by PhoneArena, the 4 million wireless subscribers, retail outlets, and about 30% of U.S. Cellular’s spectrum holdings will transition to T‑Mobile in exchange for roughly $2.4 billion in cash plus the assumption … [read full article]

T-Mobile Data Breach Settlement Checks Are Arriving—Here’s What People Are Getting

Customers hit by the 2021 breach are finally seeing settlement money land in their hands—and the actual amounts are stirring surprise and even relief.  According to PhoneArena, payouts began rolling out in late May and include a mix of electronic deposits, prepaid Mastercards, or traditional checks depending on claimant preference. The report shared that most users are getting around $56.54—well above the originally advertised $25 … [read full article]

T-Mobile Changes Trial Program: Here’s What’s New

T‑Mobile has simplified its Network Pass, now calling it the T‑Mobile Trial, and shortened it from 90 days to just 30 days. It’s less time, sure—but it packs in more perks and lets you test drive the network risk‑free on your unlocked eSIM phone, all while keeping your number and current carrier. As reported by Android Authority, the new trial brings some attractive extras: you get up to 250 GB of … [read full article]

Senator Presses AT&T and Verizon to Prove They’re Safe After Massive Hack

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A major telecom breach that rattled the industry last year is once again making waves in Washington. Senator Maria Cantwell is now demanding answers from AT&T and Verizon (two of the biggest players in the U.S. telecom market) after a sweeping cyberattack raised questions about how secure our networks really are. As reported by The Verge, Sen. Cantwell has asked cybersecurity firm Mandiant to … [read full article]

Starlink Glitch Hits Just Hours After T‑Mobile Service Launch

T‑Mobile rolled out its new satellite-based messaging service powered by SpaceX’s Starlink this week. But hardly was the celebration over when Starlink went offline for about 2½ hours—just hours after the launch . According to PhoneArena, Starlink acknowledged that the disruption stemmed from a failure in key internal software systems controlling the network. The outage affected tens of … [read full article]