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T-Mobile Says Its Network Can Make iPhones Up to 50% Faster

T-Mobile says there is a simple reason some iPhone users may see faster performance on its network: it has built out features on its standalone 5G network that let phones tap into more wireless capacity at once. In practical terms, that can mean smoother video calls, less lag during gaming, and faster overall data performance, with T-Mobile saying iPhones can run about 48% to 50% faster on its network. According to Fierce Wireless, T-Mobile chief network … [read full article]

Strange T-Mobile Trade-In Confirmation Showing Up in Your Inbox? You’re Not Alone

If a random T-Mobile trade-in confirmation email showed up in your inbox recently, you are not the only one. Multiple customers have reported getting messages about devices they did not send in, and some say they received more than one email with different phone details. According to The Mobile Report, the emails appear to be real T-Mobile messages coming from the carrier’s normal no-reply address. The bigger issue is that the notices reportedly include device information, … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s Latest Plan Moves Could Hit Some Longtime Customers Hard

Some T-Mobile customers with very old plans may be seeing another reason to worry about their monthly bill. Reports suggest the carrier is once again making changes that affect a small group of legacy accounts, and for some families, the difference could be significant. According to Android Authority, a verified T-Mobile employee and brand expert on Reddit said some customers on very old plans are being automatically moved to different legacy rate plans, with reported increases … [read full article]

T-Mobile Closes a Loophole in its Latest Free Line Promo

If you have been thinking about adding more lines to your T-Mobile account, this latest promo may still be worth a look. The carrier is offering two free lines through a buy-one-get-one setup, but only for customers on newer plans and only if they meet a few specific requirements. According to PhoneArena, the offer applies to relatively new plans like Go5G Plus, Go5G Next, Experience More, and Experience Beyond. The 55+, military, and first responder versions … [read full article]

US Mobile is Bundling Wireless Service with Starlink Home Internet

If you read “cellular” and “satellite” in the same sentence, it is easy to think this is some kind of futuristic phone-to-space service. But what US Mobile is actually rolling out sounds much more practical: a bundle that combines its wireless service with Starlink home internet, all managed in one place. According to PhoneArena, US Mobile says the package will include unlimited Standard or Premium cellular service across Warp, Darkstar, and Lightspeed, along with residential … [read full article]

NAD Rejects T-Mobile’s Complaint Over Verizon Offer

Another round in the wireless advertising battle has ended with Verizon holding onto one of its best-known offers. T-Mobile challenged Verizon’s marketing for its $25-per-line deal for four lines, saying the promotion did not clearly spell out that it applies for 36 months.  As reported by Android Authority, the National Advertising Division reviewed the complaint and ruled in Verizon’s favor. The group said Verizon’s promotion is not the kind of short-term teaser that quickly changes after … [read full article]

T-Mobile Testing QR Code System for In-Store Device Pickups

T-Mobile appears to be preparing a new feature that would allow customers to pick up devices at stores using QR codes displayed through the T-Life app. The capability was identified in version 11.5.2 of the T-Life app for Android, where code references indicate support for QR-based device pickups. According to Android Authority, the app contains text strings referencing a “Pickup QR Code” option and instructing users to “Show the QR Code to T-Mobile Expert to pickup … [read full article]

T-Mobile Tuesdays: Free Popeyes Wings Coming April 7

T-Mobile is offering free Popeyes chicken wings through its T-Life app promotion starting Tuesday, April 7. The offer provides customers with a choice of either bone-in or boneless 6-piece wings at no additional cost. According to The Mobile Report, the wings promotion typically requires a minimum $5 purchase in the same order to redeem the offer. Customers can redeem the promotion code through the T-Life app on Tuesday, April 7, and the code is generally valid … [read full article]

T-Mobile Network Change Affects Devices Made Before 2017

T-Mobile has upgraded its network security standards, retiring older encryption methods in the process. The change, which took effect mid-last week, impacts select older devices running both Android and iOS operating systems on T-Mobile’s network and prepaid providers that operate on T-Mobile infrastructure. According to Android Authority, virtually all phones manufactured after 2017 remain unaffected by the security upgrade. However, devices made before 2017 may experience functionality issues. Users of older devices may encounter problems with … [read full article]

T-Mobile Ranks First in Brand Image According to TD Cowen Survey

T-Mobile has achieved the top position in carrier brand image for the first time in 13 years of TD Cowen surveys. The securities analysts conducted the survey on December 31, 2025, with 1,033 respondents asked to rank carriers on brand and image quality. According to the survey results (via Fierce Network), T-Mobile received an average ranking of 1.96, compared to Verizon at 2.01 and AT&T at 2.03. The rankings used a scale where 1 represented the … [read full article]