Tag Archives: AT&T

T-Mobile Keeps Its 5G Standalone Crown, and It’s Not Even Close

AT&T and Verizon may have nationwide 5G standalone networks now, but when it comes to actually putting customers on them, T-Mobile is still lapping the field. Fresh Opensignal data, reported by Android Authority, shows T-Mobile customers were connected to 5G standalone 71.2% of the time. Verizon came in at 20.2%, and AT&T managed just 4.4%. In other words, the average T-Mobile customer spends more than three times as much time on SA as a Verizon … [read full article]

T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon’s Dead Zone-Killing Satellite Venture Gets a Leader

If you’ve been following T-Mobile’s satellite story since T-Satellite launched, here’s the next chapter, and it’s a strange one. T-Mobile is now officially in business with AT&T and Verizon on a joint venture meant to stamp out the dead zones that still pop up across the country. The three major US carriers released a joint statement confirming that the venture first announced back in May is now formally up and running, with wireless veteran Paul Roth … [read full article]

New Report Gives T-Mobile a Big 5G Win Over AT&T and Verizon

T-Mobile has another win to point to when talking about its network. A new U.S. mobile report from Opensignal says T-Mobile turned in the strongest overall showing, leading in 12 categories and staying ahead of Verizon and AT&T in several of the areas most people notice in daily use, including download speeds, 5G coverage, and network consistency. According to Opensignal (reported by PhoneArena), which measured real-world user experience from Sept. 1 through Nov. 29, 2025, … [read full article]

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 industry’s STRIKE initiative, which is focused on fighting theft and vandalism aimed at … [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 complex and move faster, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence. The … [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 limited spectrum resources and create a common platform that could make it easier for … [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 at 2.03. The rankings used a scale where 1 represented the … [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 steps, faster service, and more control over their wireless experience. T-Mobile … [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 supporting data, but T-Mobile declined to participate in the … [read full article]