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Metro Quietly Removes a Major Data Limit From Its Top Plan

Metro by T-Mobile has quietly made a meaningful change to its top unlimited plan, and it is the kind of update heavy data users will actually notice. The carrier has removed the firm 70GB premium data cap that used to apply before customers were pushed to a lower priority level on the network. According to Android Authority, Metro made the change over the weekend, giving customers on its highest-tier plan access to unlimited premium data instead … [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 PhoneArena, … [read full article]

Metro’s Latest iPhone 16e Offer is About More Than Just the Price

Metro by T-Mobile is making a case that prepaid service does not have to feel basic. The latest push is not just about cutting the cost of a phone, but also about giving customers some of the extras people usually associate with a bigger carrier experience. As reported by PhoneArena, Metro and Mint both run on T-Mobile’s 5G network, but Metro tries to separate itself with add-ons like T-Mobile Tuesdays and Scam Shield. Metro is currently … [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, the deal is also tied to Mint’s usual pitch of keeping … [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 combined company could then pursue a stock market listing in … [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, T-Mobile stores will have free reusable bags available … [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 saying it does not use AI in its … [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 on both airlines. American Airlines now has a … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile Customer is still waiting on promised $3,300 iPhone credit

A T-Mobile customer says a deal that sounded like a huge win ended up becoming a stressful billing fight. According to the report, the subscriber called in January to ask about upgrade options and was told that changing plans would make the account eligible for three iPhone 17 Pro devices with $1,100 in credit per phone, bringing the total cost of the devices down to $0. As reported by PhoneArena, things started to unravel when the … [read full article]

SIM Swap Scam Attempt Reportedly Targeted a T-Mobile Employee

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A new report highlights just how serious SIM swap scams can be, and why T-Mobile customers have good reason to stay alert. In this case, a T-Mobile employee was reportedly contacted by text message and offered money to hand over customer account details that could be used to carry out SIM swaps. As reported by PhoneArena, the person behind the messages allegedly offered the T-Mobile rep $500 for each SIM swap completed. The request was for … [read full article]