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Report: T-Mobile’s Free Water Bottles Are Melting in Hot Cars

T-Mobile customers who snagged the carrier’s latest Tuesday freebie might want to think twice before leaving their new water bottle in the car during this summer’s intense heat wave. Multiple users have discovered their complimentary bottles completely melted and deformed after being left in hot vehicles, raising questions about the quality of the promotional items. The incidents highlight an unexpected downside to what many considered one of T-Mobile’s most practical giveaways yet. According to [read full article]

T-Mobile to Pull Ads Saying ‘Switch and Save 20%’

T-Mobile recently agreed to pull its “Switch and Save” ad campaign after an advertising watchdog found it misleading; especially about the promised 20% savings.  According to Android Authority, the National Advertising Review Board upheld an earlier ruling that T-Mobile’s phrasing (like “plus streaming services”) could nudge people into thinking they’d save money compared to AT&T and Verizon, without accounting fairly for all the extras. In simple terms: … [read full article]

Ultra Mobile Launches $10/Month 4 GB Plan

If you’re keeping an eye on prepaid deals that run on T-Mobile’s reliable network, Ultra Mobile just rolled out a neat back-to-school offer.  As spotted by PhoneArena, you can lock in 4 GB of data per month for only $10, but it requires prepaying for multiple months—$30 for three months, $60 for six, or $120 for a full year. It’s a great option for anyone who doesn’t need heavy … [read full article]

Satellite Texting Is About to Be a Big Deal

You know that sinking feeling when your phone shows zero bars just when you need it most—whether you’re off-grid, on a remote highway, or just unlucky in your apartment? Satellite messaging services, like T-Mobile’s T-Satellite, are aiming to change that; and it’s not just a backup plan anymore. It’s becoming a serious business. As reported by PhoneArena, industry analysts at Gartner predict that low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite … [read full article]

How Some T‑Mobile Customers Are Getting Up to Two Free Lines

Some T‑Mobile subscribers are finding a clever way to get up to two free lines — but it takes perfect timing and knowing the fine print.  According to PhoneArena, select customers can sign up for two paid voice lines and claim two free ones by staggering their additions across two days. This isn’t widely advertised and it’s definitely not a simple “free forever” offer; but … [read full article]

T‑Mobile Is Moving Some Legacy Customers to Go5G Plus Automatically

T-Mobile recently began informing a small subset of legacy customers that their existing plans (mostly older Magenta Max and T-Mobile One options) will be switched to the newer Go5G Plus plan starting August 13.  According to The Mobile Report, the Un-carrier says this move will carry no extra cost and that pricing and perks like discounts and streaming bundles will remain the same. As specified in the report, … [read full article]

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]