Tag Archives: T-Mobile

T-Mobile Getting New CEO as Mike Sievert Steps Down in November

T-Mobile is getting a new boss this November. The wireless carrier announced that Srini Gopalan, who currently serves as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, will take over as CEO on November 1st, replacing Mike Sievert. According to T-Mobile’s official announcement, this isn’t a sudden departure but rather part of a planned transition that’s been in the works for years. Sievert isn’t leaving the company entirely … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile Store Refuses iPhone 17 Pro Sale Without Mandatory Apple Watch Purchase

A frustrated T-Mobile customer walked away empty-handed on iPhone 17 Pro launch day after a corporate store allegedly refused to sell him the phone unless he also purchased an Apple Watch. The customer wanted the new iPhone in a specific color and storage configuration that the store had in stock, but was told the purchase required adding the smartwatch to his order. According to [read full article]

T-Mobile Customers Getting Missing iPhone 17 Trade-In Credits Back

T-Mobile customers who pre-ordered the new iPhone 17 and noticed they didn’t receive their full trade-in credits can breathe easy. The carrier and Apple are fixing the problem and customers will get their missing money back. According to Android Authority, several T-Mobile customers on the Go5G Plus plan reported only getting part of their promotional trade-in credits when ordering the iPhone 17. Instead of receiving the full … [read full article]

T-Mobile Hits $19 Million in Small Town Grants, Now Supporting 425 Communities

T-Mobile customers can feel a bit better about their monthly phone bills knowing some of that money is going toward improving small towns across America. The wireless carrier just announced it has now distributed over $19 million through its Hometown Grants program, reaching 425 communities in 48 states and Puerto Rico. According to T-Mobile’s announcement, the latest round included 25 new towns, each receiving … [read full article]

T-Mobile Announces 16% Jump in Quarterly Dividend Payments

T-Mobile shareholders are getting a nice bonus this holiday season. The wireless carrier just announced it’s increasing its quarterly dividend payment by 16%, meaning investors will receive more money for each share they own. According to T-Mobile’s official announcement, the company’s board approved a cash dividend of $1.02 per share, which is $0.14 more than last quarter. For context, … [read full article]

T-Mobile Gets Slapped with Fine for Jumping the Gun on REVVL 7 Pro Sales

T-Mobile has agreed to pay $7,000 to the U.S. government and implement new compliance measures after selling thousands of phones before getting proper approval from federal regulators. According to PhoneArena, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has closed an investigation into T-Mobile for selling the REVVL 7 Pro 5G smartphone without the required equipment authorization. The carrier started selling the device on May … [read full article]

Report Warns T-Mobile Customers: Think Twice Before Buying the iPhone 17 Air

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air might not be the speed demon you’re expecting, especially if you’re a T-Mobile customer. The ultra-thin phone is expected to use Apple’s own cellular modem instead of the Qualcomm chips that have powered iPhones for years, and new testing shows this could mean slower data speeds in some situations. According to PhoneArena, network testing company Ookla has been comparing Apple’s … [read full article]

UScellular Acquisition Already Exceeding T-Mobile’s Expectations

T-Mobile is getting more bang for its buck from buying UScellular than it originally thought. The wireless giant now expects to save $1.2 billion per year from the deal – that’s $200 million more than initially projected when the acquisition was announced. As announced by T-Mobile, the company is also moving faster on combining the two networks. What was supposed to take three to four years will now be done … [read full article]

T-Mobile Executive Reveals the Real Reason Behind Those ‘Free’ Phone Lines

If you’ve ever wondered why T-Mobile occasionally offers free phone lines to customers, a company executive just spilled the beans. Those “generous” offers aren’t actually about being nice to customers – they’re a calculated business move designed to stop you from jumping ship to a competitor. According to PhoneArena, Jon Freier, President of Consumer Group at T-Mobile, recently explained that these free lines aren’t offered … [read full article]

Free WiFi on Every Southwest Flight Starting This October

Southwest Airlines passengers are about to get a major upgrade that won’t cost them a penny. Starting October 24, anyone with a free Southwest Rapid Rewards membership will get unlimited WiFi on every single flight, making Southwest the biggest U.S. airline to offer free internet across its entire fleet. According to T-Mobile’s announcement, this partnership brings free WiFi to over 800 Southwest aircraft, and you don’t need … [read full article]