Tag Archives: T-Mobile

T-Mobile’s Hidden Q1 Numbers Tell a More Complicated Story

T-Mobile’s latest quarter looks a lot less straightforward than the company may have wanted. While AT&T said it added 294,000 net new postpaid subscribers in Q1 and Verizon reported 55,000, T-Mobile did not break out some of its usual key growth figures. That left analysts and investors reading between the lines, and the picture that emerged was one of a carrier still growing, but also facing more pressure in several important areas.  According to

T-Mobile’s 5G Strategy Looks Smarter Every Time mmWave Comes Up

T-Mobile may be known for having the strongest 5G network in the U.S., but that does not mean it uses every kind of 5G the same way. While rivals like Verizon leaned heavily on ultra-fast mmWave spectrum in many markets, T-Mobile has mostly stayed focused on mid-band airwaves that offer a better balance of speed and coverage for everyday customers. According to PhoneArena, T-Mobile does have … [read full article]

T-Mobile Says Its Network, T-Satellite, and Response Teams Are Ready for Storm Season

T-Mobile is putting a big spotlight on the work it is doing to keep customers connected when severe weather and other emergencies hit. The carrier says it is continuing to strengthen its network with smarter automation, more backup equipment, satellite-based messaging, and expanded support for both communities and first responders. The message here is simple: when things go wrong, T-Mobile wants its network to keep showing up. T-Mobile [read full article]

T-Mobile Makes Costco Perks Easier to Use Without a Store Visit

T-Mobile is making one of its more useful Costco-related perks easier to use. Customers can now link their T-Mobile account with their Costco membership online, which means they no longer have to make a trip to a warehouse just to access member-only wireless offers. According to PhoneArena, T-Mobile customers who connect the two accounts can shop through the carrier’s website while seeing Costco membership perks … [read full article]

Report: Deutsche Telekom’s Merger Talk Around T-Mobile May Hit a Wall over Huawei

A future move to combine T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom into one larger company may sound ambitious on paper, but there is a major issue hanging over the idea. The biggest problem is not T-Mobile’s performance or Deutsche Telekom’s interest in getting closer to its U.S. business. It is Deutsche Telekom’s continuing reliance on Huawei equipment in Germany, something that could raise serious concerns … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s Free In-Flight Wi-Fi Perk is Shrinking, and Airline Deals are the Reason

For years, T-Mobile gave customers a handy extra while flying: free internet access on Wi-Fi-equipped planes. That made it easier to send messages, check email, and stay connected in the air without paying extra. Now that perk is becoming more limited, and many customers are not happy about it. According to PhoneArena, T-Mobile recently told customers that its free in-flight Wi-Fi benefit would … [read full article]

T-Mobile Expands Its Home Internet Push With New Fiber Deals

T-Mobile is making another big play in home internet, but this time the focus is fiber. The carrier announced two new joint ventures that would expand its fiber footprint and help it reach more than 1 million additional homes across the country. The move adds to T-Mobile’s broader broadband strategy, which now includes both its fast-growing 5G home internet service and a larger push into fiber. T-Mobile [read full article]

T-Mobile Combines 5G and Starlink for a New Business Internet Service

T-Mobile is rolling out a new business internet service called SuperBroadband, and the main idea is pretty simple: give companies two ways to stay connected instead of just one. The new offering combines T-Mobile’s 5G network with Starlink satellite service, which T-Mobile says can help businesses stay online during outages, especially in places where dependable internet has been hard to get. T-Mobile’s new SuperBroadband is … [read full article]