Tag Archives: AT&T

The Wireless Giants Face Two Problems at Once: Network Attacks and Text Spoofing

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are finding themselves on the same side again, this time over two separate problems that could affect both networks and customers. One issue is old-fashioned physical damage like copper theft and fiber cuts. The other is a security flaw tied to the long-running email-to-text feature used by carriers. According to Light Reading, the three carriers have joined the cable … [read full article]

T-Mobile Joins New Cybersecurity Alliance With AT&T, Verizon, and Other Major Providers

Eight major U.S. communications companies are teaming up on cybersecurity. T-Mobile, AT&T, Charter, Comcast, Cox, Lumen Technologies, Verizon, and Zayo have formed the Communications Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Analysis Center, or C2 ISAC, a new nonprofit focused on helping the industry share threat information faster and respond to cyber risks more effectively. T-Mobile announced that the group was created as cyber threats become more … [read full article]

T-Mobile Joins AT&T and Verizon in New Push to Bring Service to Dead Zones

T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon say they have an agreement in principle to create a joint venture aimed at cutting down wireless dead zones across the U.S. The idea is to use satellite-based direct-to-device technology to help fill in coverage gaps where regular cell service is weak or unavailable, including rural and underserved areas. As announced by T-Mobile, the proposed venture would pool … [read full article]

T-Mobile Trails in One Key Network Test as it Prepares a New AI-powered 5G Upgrade

T-Mobile just got a reminder that having the fastest network on paper does not always mean giving customers the smoothest real-world experience.  One new report says T-Mobile finished last in task success and reliability in vendor-based testing for the second half of 2025, even though it still led in median download speeds and 5G availability. In other words, T-Mobile kept its speed edge, but AT&T and Verizon did better when it came to everyday tasks going through … [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 … [read full article]

T-Mobile Rolls Out Biggest T-Life Changes Yet, Tackles Customer Pain Points

T-Mobile announced a significant update to its T-Life mobile app on March 20, 2026, introducing eight major features designed to simplify how customers switch carriers, purchase phones, and manage their accounts. The wireless company says the improvements directly address the most common requests from its over 100 million T-Life users. The driving force behind these changes was clear feedback from customers asking for fewer complicated … [read full article]

T-Mobile Faces Federal Review Over 5G Network Advertising Claims

T-Mobile is facing potential federal scrutiny after refusing to participate in an advertising review requested by AT&T. The National Advertising Division, an industry self-regulatory body, announced it’s referring the case to the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general. According to PhoneArena, the dispute centers on T-Mobile’s advertisements claiming “superior 5G network capacity” compared to competitors. AT&T challenged these claims and asked the NAD to review the … [read full article]

T-Mobile Says AT&T’s Restraining Order Request Is “Defective”

T-Mobile has fired back at AT&T’s legal attempt to shut down its Easy Switch tool, calling the restraining order request “defective” in a brief filed yesterday. The Un-carrier argues that AT&T’s legal move doesn’t hold water since the original version of Easy Switch hasn’t even been available to AT&T customers since before the lawsuit was filed. According to PhoneArena, T-Mobile filed its response on December 9, pointing out … [read full article]

Report Claims AT&T and T-Mobile Misuse Rural Broadband Funds for City Networks

A recent report claims that AT&T and T-Mobile are taking federal money meant to bring internet to rural America and spending most of it on city networks instead. According to a consulting firm (via PhoneArena) that analyzed cell tower locations across the country, this practice leaves countryside residents with spotty service while urban areas get upgraded networks funded by rural broadband programs. Cell Tower … [read full article]

T-Mobile Makes Switching Easy with Four Free Phones on Basic Plan

T-Mobile is rolling out its biggest holiday promotion, and it’s surprisingly straightforward. New customers who switch from AT&T or Verizon can walk away with four free phones and four lines of service for just $100 a month (that’s $25 per line) without trading in their old devices. The deal lets families choose between four iPhone 16 or Galaxy S24 devices completely free when they sign … [read full article]