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T-Mobile’s Free In-Flight Wi-Fi Perk is Shrinking, and Airline Deals are the Reason

For years, T-Mobile gave customers a handy extra while flying: free internet access on Wi-Fi-equipped planes. That made it easier to send messages, check email, and stay connected in the air without paying extra. Now that perk is becoming more limited, and many customers are not happy about it. According to PhoneArena, T-Mobile recently told customers that its free in-flight Wi-Fi benefit would … [read full article]

FCC Rule Change Could Make T-Mobile’s Future Home Internet Gear Harder to Get

The FCC has expanded a ban that now reaches beyond traditional home Wi-Fi routers and into two device categories that matter to T-Mobile customers: portable hotspots and the cellular gateway boxes used for home internet service. That does not mean current T-Mobile Home Internet users are suddenly losing service, but it does raise questions about what future hardware could cost and how easy it will be for carriers to roll out new models. According to [read full article]

Mint Mobile Offers Galaxy S26 Deals and a Cheaper Unlimited Plan

Mint Mobile is making a strong case for budget-conscious wireless shoppers by pairing large Galaxy S26 discounts with a lower-cost unlimited plan. The carrier, which runs on T-Mobile’s network, is offering $500 off all three Galaxy S26 models for a limited time, bringing the Galaxy S26 Ultra down to $800, the Galaxy S26+ to $600, and the base Galaxy S26 to $400. According to PhoneArena, … [read full article]

Report: Deutsche Telekom is Exploring a Bigger Move With T-Mobile

Deutsche Telekom may be thinking about taking its relationship with T-Mobile to the next level. A new report says the German telecom giant is exploring a full combination with T-Mobile, a move that could reshape both companies under one larger structure. According to a Bloomberg report, Deutsche Telekom is considering a new holding company that would acquire the stock of both Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile. The … [read full article]

T-Mobile Adds Two Solid Tuesdays Perks This Week

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T-Mobile is giving customers a couple of very different reasons to check T-Mobile Tuesdays on April 21. One offer is a physical freebie that you can pick up in-store, while the other is a low-cost movie ticket deal tied to the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael. Together, they give T-Mobile users both a grab-and-go item and a night-out perk on the same day. According to The Mobile Report, … [read full article]

T-Mobile Denies Using AI for T-Force Customer Support

T-Mobile is shutting down the idea that its T-Force support team has quietly switched over to AI. The question came up after a Reddit user said they were asked in a survey whether they knew they had been chatting with a “virtual agent,” which led to concern that T-Mobile may have added AI to one of its best-known customer support channels. According to Android Authority, T-Mobile responded by … [read full article]

Another T-Mobile Travel Perk Just Took a Hit

One of T-Mobile’s longtime travel perks just became a lot less useful. After more than a decade of offering free in-flight Wi-Fi on select airlines, T-Mobile is no longer partnered with American Airlines or United Airlines for that benefit. As reported by The Mobile Report, the two airlines moved in different directions, but the result is the same for T-Mobile customers: free Wi-Fi through the carrier is gone … [read full article]