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T-Mobile Will Soon Migrate Older Plan Customers to Newer Options

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Uh-oh! It looks like T-Mobile will be imposing a new change to customers on slightly older plans.  As The Mobile Report reveals, this looks like a strategy that the Un-carrier is doing to force its customers to move to a new Go5G plan. The report first circulated on Reddit and was confirmed by the publication.  The plans that will be affected by this move include the following as well as their new price changes:  Simple … [read full article]

T-Mobile Finally Sets a Date for 2G GSM Network Shutdown

Would you believe that it’s been three decades since 2G rolled out in the US? Ever since that time, lots of things have changed. And as wireless carriers in the country have started to move on to 5G, it’s only natural to say goodbye to this old wireless connectivity standard.  Both AT&T and Verizon have long phased out their 2G networks. T-Mobile is finally following this move as it switches off 2G in the US.  The … [read full article]

T-Mobile Encountered Temporary Glitch that Exposed Accounts of Less than 100 Customers

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Recently, there were reports that T-Mobile’s customers were the subject of a new cyberattack or breach. But as confirmed by T-Mobile, an attack did not happen. Instead, it was a temporary system glitch that happened.  As reported by The Mobile Report, the Un-carrier had a planned overnight technology update. Unfortunately, this affected a limited number of customers. Initially, the report thought that a breach had happened. But as clarified by T-Mobile, it was a temporary system … [read full article]

T-Mobile Will Be Leasing Comcast’s Airwaves

Recently, Comcast revealed that it will be selling spectrum to T-Mobile. The information was announced on Comcast’s blog, which details that the deal will be worth up to $3.3 billion.  As shared by Comcast, it will be selling its 600MHz band spectrum since it is “unlikely” to need it. Previously, the cable company planned to build its own 5G network for its Xfinity Mobile brand. The company’s initial plan was to use 600MHz band spectrum and … [read full article]

Report: Is T-Mobile Planning to Acquire USCellular?

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Is T-Mobile hinting at acquiring another rival?  As reported by PhoneArena, T-Mobile’s CEO Mike Sievert has been hinting at purchasing USCellular, which has recently been put up for sale. If the Un-carrier is able to purchase the carrier, it will give them more spectrum and significant assets in the rural markets.  Currently, T-Mobile’s rural wireless market share in the country has increased to 16.5% from 13% in 2021. Still, Sievert is hoping to increase this to … [read full article]

T-Mobile Makes Bold Move After Layoffs

Last month, it was announced that 7 percent of T-Mobile’s workforce was getting cut. This roughly translated to 5,000 employees. Shortly after this, the Un-carrier announced the first-ever dividend program for its shareholders to enjoy.  In its announcement, the company is said to be preparing to pay dividends of $3.75 billion in the next five quarters. In addition to this, T-Mo plans to buy back $15.25 billion of its shares. Shortly after the announcement, the company’s shares … [read full article]

T–Mobile is Giving Away Free REVVL 5G Devices With a Trade In

T-Mobile is currently giving away free REVVL 5G devices. If you are looking for a new device, this offer might be something worthwhile to consider.  As shared by The Mobile Report, the Un-carrier is giving away free REVVL 6x and REVVL 6x Pro devices. The catch is that you need to trade in a functioning device and have to be on a postpaid plan. They accept any working device, as long as it powers on and … [read full article]

T-Mobile Has a New Promotion for Select Prepaid Customers

T-Mobile is currently running a free phone promotion for new prepaid customers. Unfortunately, the offer is only available in select locations.  As shared by The Mobile Report, T-Mobile is hoping to expand its customer reach in the “Small Market/Rural Area (SMRA).” An SMRA location is usually referred to an area with lower traffic or usually a rural clientele. So if you reside in a large city, this new offer may not be available in your city.  … [read full article]

Public Service: FEMA, FCC Will Send Out an EAS Test in October

So heads up: there is a scheduled nationwide test for the US’ Emergency Alert System. This is simply a test and is not meant to cause panic.  As noted by The Mobile Report, this will be the seventh nationwide test of the EAS. The FEMA and FCC plan to conduct the test on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 2:20 PM Eastern Time.  During the test, every phone and TV across the country can expect to receive … [read full article]

Sonim XP10 Now Available for T-Mobile Business Customers

T-Mobile Business customers now have access to Sonim’s newest flagship rugged smartphone, the Sonim XP10.  In July, Sonim unveiled this device for US customers. The XP10 was specifically designed for workers in dangerous environments– particularly those dealing with extreme temperature changes, inclement  weather, and other hazards.  Sonim Technologies’ Chief Commercial Officer, Chuck Becher was quoted saying: “We believe no job should be hindered by technology limitations so our goal was to build a smartphone that could perform … [read full article]