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Here’s What to Do If You’re Still Paying a Monthly Sprint Flex Lease Charge

A few months ago, it was discovered that former Sprint customers continue to be charged a monthly fee for their leased phones. This was a loophole that was revealed to be caused by a payment plan with no end. Despite T-Mobile’s $26 billion acquisition of Sprint in 2020, the latter’s customers continue to be charged.  After learning about this, some customers took action on the matter. On Reddit, one customer shared his experience and said … [read full article]

T-Mobile Breaks World Record for Upload Speeds

T-Mobile has achieved a new world record today. This time, it has set a record for its 5G upload speeds.  Thanks to its partnership with Ericsson and Qualcomm, T-Mobile was able to reach a peak upload speed of 2.2Gbps on its 5G network in a testing done at the SoFi Stadium in California. This was achieved through a new technology called 5G DC. As T-Mobile says, this is the fastest 5G upload speed to be ever recorded.  … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile Tuesdays’ Next Physical Freebie is a Pair of Gloves

T-Mobile is planning on releasing a pair of gloves for its next T-Mobile Tuesdays’ freebie item.  This is a fitting giveaway, especially since winter is coming. They’re not high-end fancy gloves but just regular ones that look pretty comfortable.  The material looks like it’s a knitted glove with a black, white, and magenta stripe pattern. On the cuff, there’s a T-Mobile tag. The good part about using these gloves is that they are touch-compatible. You won’t need … [read full article]

 T-Mobile No Longer Reduces Price on Seasonal Plan Suspensions

Wireless carriers have an option for users to suspend or freeze a plan for a limited period. While it’s temporarily suspended, users continue to keep the line and just pay a reduced cost. Unfortunately, it looks like T-Mobile plans to continue charging customers full price during a seasonal suspension period.  As reported by PhoneArena, seasonal suspensions on the Un-carrier will “now be charged the full monthly recurring charge.” This was discovered on October 10 by a … [read full article]

T-Mobile Customers Facing an Issue With Their Yearly Upgrade Perk

A lot of people signed up for T-Mobile’s yearly upgrade offer, which allowed them to change their phones as long as they’re halfway through the installment plan. The offer allows them to trade to a newer model for free (or almost free). Unfortunately, some T-Mobile customers are facing problems with this perk right now.  As reported by The Mobile Report, T-Mo users shared their frustration on Reddit that they were unable to trade-in to the … [read full article]

T-Mobile Employees Plan a Walk-Out if Un-carrier Doesn’t Reverse Decision

After announcing that it will reduce its trade-in discount offer for military officers, senior citizens, and first responders, T-Mobile employees have decided to stage a protest against their employer. Those who have shown their dismay at the new change were employees who were mostly veterans and first responders. They called for the company to change its decision and “restore full promotional eligibility for veterans and first responders.”  As PhoneArena reported, employees plan to stage a … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile Fixing Gateway Issue Affecting Home Internet Gamers

Earlier today, gamers using T-Mobile’s Home Internet service reported encountering a problem with their connection. After having been alerted of the situation, T-Mobile is reportedly working on fixing the problem.  Users shared their experience on Reddit after having been kicked from their online games. Some also reported a problem with voice chat services and using VPNs.  As noted by The Mobile Report, the issue seems to be affecting users of the latest firmware of the … [read full article]

T-Mobile Will Let You Connect Your Devices for $5/Month

T-Mobile has unveiled a new promotion for new and existing subscribers. Starting October 17th, customers will be able to connect a smartwatch, laptop, or tablet to the Go5G Next or Go5G Business Next plans. All it takes is just $5 per month per device.  PhoneArena pointed out that wearable devices cost $7.50 per month on Verizon and $10.99 per month on AT&T. Meanwhile, laptops and tablets cost $10 per month on Verizon and $20.99 per month … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile Bringing Back a BOGO Offer

Everyone loves getting a good deal, especially when it comes to their wireless plan. Thankfully, T-Mobile is bringing back its BOGO line deal in a few days.  As spotted by a Reddit user, the Un-carrier will be offering a BOGO line deal that gives customers two lines for the price of one. The offer will be available starting Thursday, October 10.  PhoneArena reported the offer but has not yet fully divulged the details about the … [read full article]

FCC Temporarily Approves Starlink Satellites in Areas Affected by Hurricane Helene

In response to the havoc brought by Hurricane Helene, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has temporarily approved SpaceX and T-Mobile’s direct-to-cell service. This is their chance to showcase Starlink satellites by starting with the areas affected by the hurricane.  In response to the announcement, SpaceX said:  “The satellites have already been enabled and started broadcasting emergency alerts to cell phones on all networks in North Carolina. In addition, we may test basic texting (SMS) capabilities for most … [read full article]