Tag Archives: Metronet

T-Mobile Exec Admits Wireless Has Its Limits as Carrier Shifts to Fiber Acquisitions

T-Mobile’s wireless home internet service has been a success story, but the carrier is now facing a reality that’s forcing it to change course. The company is focusing more on buying existing fiber internet companies rather than trying to build everything from scratch using its wireless network. According to a report from PhoneArena, T-Mobile’s Chief Broadband Officer Allan Samson made a surprisingly candid … [read full article]

T-Mobile Expands Fiber Internet Service with New Plans and Price Lock

T-Mobile is making a significant move into the fiber internet market, aiming to provide faster and more reliable internet services to households across the U.S. Starting June 5th, the company is launching new fiber plans with symmetrical speeds—meaning equal upload and download rates—of up to 2 Gbps. These plans come with a five-year price lock and a $5 monthly discount for customers who set up autopay using a debit card or bank account. This expansion is part … [read full article]

T-Mobile Tries to Convince the FCC to Approve Metronet Acquisition

Back in July, T-Mobile expressed its intention to acquire Metronet in a joint venture arrangement with KKR, an investment firm. The recent development of those plans is that T-Mobile is still trying to convince the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to let the deal go through.  Once T-Mobile is permitted to acquire the fiber internet service provider, it will be able to use the marketing and service … [read full article]

T-Mobile Plans to Acquire Metronet

It looks like T-Mobile still isn’t done with its shopping spree this year. After its acquisition of Mint Mobile (and its brands) and majority of US Cellular, there is another brand that the Un-carrier is eyeing.  According to PhoneArena, T-Mobile is looking at purchasing Metronet, a fiber Internet Service Provider (ISP), through a joint venture with KKR. The report shared that the two companies will have “an equal stake in Metronet” … [read full article]