Tag Archives: Device Connection Charge

T-Mobile Offers Limited-Time Relief from Device Connection Fee

T-Mobile is temporarily waiving its $35 Device Connection Charge (DCC) for customers activating new lines online. This fee, introduced in 2022, typically applies per line when connecting a new device to T-Mobile’s network.  As spotted by PhoneArena, the current promotion is limited to online activations and does not extend to in-store transactions or device upgrades.  While the duration of this offer hasn’t been specified, it’s a move that could benefit customers adding multiple lines, especially when … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile Waives DCC for New Devices

T-Mobile customers are in for a treat as the Un-carrier waives activation fees for new devices.  A Reddit user (via PhoneArena) shared that “T-Mobile stores have exempted all postpaid activations.” This means that you don’t have to pay the one-time $35 Device Connection Charge (DCC). The best part is that you can stack this promotion with other T-Mobile offers, such as a BOGO deal or discounted line.  It’s important to note that only the DCC will … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s 2 for $75 Offer, Upcoming Prepaid Charges to Take Effect in April

A few days ago, it was reported that T-Mobile’s 2 for $75 unlimited offer will be postponed. At the time of reporting, there was uncertainty on when the offer will go live.  Fortunately, T-Mobile was able to sort out the details and plans to roll out this promotion next week. Through this promotion, you can save $85 when getting a second plan. The offer also saves you the cost of T-Mobile’s $25 Device Connection Charge (DCC) … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile Implementing Two New Charges Soon

It looks like T-Mobile is implementing new fees to its prepaid channel in the coming days.  According to The Mobile Report, the Un-carrier is getting rid of its Prepaid SIM Starter Kit and replacing it with a one-time Device Connection Charge (DCC) fee. Starting March 21st, you’ll have to pay $25 to activate a new SIM instead of paying the $10 SIM Starter Kit. What’s worse is that eSIM activations will now come with the DCC … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile Reduced Its DCC Fee to $5/Line

If you’ve been hesitant to open a new family account on T-Mobile because of its Device Connection Charge, today’s news might convince you to make a move. According to a leaked document shared by The Mobile Report, the Un-carrier has reduced the price of the DCC fee for new line activations.   Instead of paying $35 per line on a new activation, you will only have to pay $5 for every line. This is a pretty big … [read full article]

T-Mobile now plans to charge $35 on almost every transaction

It’s a sad day for T-Mobile customers as the company plans to put up an activation fee on some of its services.  For some time now, the Un-carrier has an Assisted Support Charge in place. The charge started at $20 and has eventually crept up to $35. But customers could avoid this fee by ordering online. Unfortunately, the Un-carrier plans to change things up and will now impose the fee for almost every transaction.  The report comes … [read full article]