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Who Really Wins in Class Action Lawsuits?

In cases of a lawsuit, who really wins in the end? Is it the carrier, who disgruntled customers sued and are required to pay millions of dollars? Or is it the complainants, who win in their fight against the carriers but also win with some remuneration in the end? It’s actually neither– because in the end, it’s the lawyers that win for representing customers.  As reported by PhoneArena, the lawyers that represented the victims of the … [read full article]

Man Behind 2021 T-Mobile Data Breach Finally Arrested

Ever wondered what happened to cybercriminals? Unlike what we see on TV and the movies, they don’t exactly live happily ever after their crimes. But in the case of John Binns, the man behind the 2021 T-Mobile data breach, his taste for freedom is about to run out.  After hacking T-Mobile’s systems in 2021, Binns bragged about how he was able to do it with the Un-carrier’s awful security. While the 24-year-old American pretended like that was … [read full article]

T-Mobile Inks 10-Year Deal With US Navy

T-Mobile just signed a 10-year partnership with the US Navy. Through this deal, T-Mobile will be supplying the wireless technology needed by this branch of the US military for seaborne operations. In the announcement, T-Mobile revealed that this is a Spiral 4 pact, which allows the Department of Defense to place orders for wireless service and equipment from the Un-carrier.  As detailed by PhoneArena, this deal means that T-Mobile will be providing connectivity services, such as … [read full article]

T-Mobile User Gets $24 Adjustment for Being Affected by Price Hike

With so many customers complaining about T-Mobile’s recent price hike, customers are already considering filing a complaint with the FCC. But as it turns out, there is a way you can have your Price Lock promise be honored by the Un-carrier. As shared by a Reddit user, there is a way to have T-Mobile reverse the price hike and honor its Price Lock guarantee. The Redditor shared that he “called in about the price increases.” Since … [read full article]

T-Mobile Says Removal of Google Authenticator App is Only Temporary

Mobile security plays an important role in today’s smartphones. With so many attempts for hacking and phishing, having an authenticator app for two-step verification is a must. But as T-Mobile customers noted, the Google Authenticator app has stopped working on their devices. This led them to believe that the Un-carrier is no longer offering this to its customers.  With the Google Authenticator app gone, users are worried about their security, especially since their only option left … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile Sends Letter to Customers Planning to File Complaint Over Recent Price Hike

Another day, another update on the recent T-Mobile price hike. Following reports that T-Mobile customers intended to file a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for the Un-carrier’s violation of their price lock agreement, a Reddit user shared a boilerplate response from T-Mobile.  As shared by The Mobile Report, T-Mo’s letter points out that customers with Price Lock from April 28, 2022 to January 17, 2024 are not affected by the price hike. Users … [read full article]

The Moto razr+ 2023 is Discounted at T-Mobile Right Now

The Moto razr+ 2023 may have launched last year, but it’s already getting a discount at T-Mobile.  As spotted by The Mobile Report, the price of the Moto razr+ 2023 is getting discounted by half. Instead of paying the original $999 price of the device, users can now get the device for just $499. Some can even get the phone for free with a few trade-ins.  T-Mobile customers on a premium Go5G Plus or Go5G Next … [read full article]

Google Messages Will Soon Accept 911 Texts via RCS

Good news for those who prefer to send text messages over making calls. Google will soon allow 911 texts via RCS on Google Messages.  As of this writing, only half of emergency dispatch centers in the country accept 911 alerts via SMS. By allowing these areas to accept 911 texts via RCS, features like read receipts and location sharing can be used.  To make this happen, Google is working with RapidSOS. The company was already able to … [read full article]

T-Mobile Tuesdays’ New Reward is a Color-Changing Tumbler

Earlier this week, T-Mobile Tuesdays celebrated its 8th anniversary with a Thankiversary offer. While that’s going on, the next reward that the rewards program is giving away has been revealed.  As shared by The Mobile Report, T-Mobile’s next reward is a color-changing tumbler. It may look like a regular cup with its white exterior and aluminum material. But once you pour in cold liquid inside it, the Un-carrier’s Magenta logo will appear on the outside.  … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile Customers Shocked With “Second Attempt” Notification of Price Hike

(Update June 6, 2024 6:49 PM EST) T-Mobile has responded to us with a statement: “We reached out to a very small set of customers who didn’t receive the initial notification about price adjustments to ensure they are aware of these changes before they receive their next bill.” Below is the original article: — A few weeks ago, T-Mobile announced that it was increasing the prices of some of its plans. The Un-carrier’s subscribers were unhappy … [read full article]