For years now, there have been numerous reports about the fate of T-Mobile commission jobs and the way that the carrier’s evolving business model is affecting its employees. Even more recently, insiders have revealed that T-Mobile is moving forward with plans to make the T-Life app the hub for everything they ever sell, and are … Read more
Similar to T-Mobile‘s new iPhone 17 series trade-in policy making switching more expensive. Limited Trade-ins — Such items will only be eligible for trade-in if it is operational, in good cosmetic condition and free of any damage, meaning T-Mobile no longer allows for any-condition trade-ins. Trumps announcement of a 50% tariff on Indian imports means … Read more
T-Mobile’s much-hyped T-Satellite service running on Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites suffered a significant failure less than 24 hours after its launch. The T-Mobile T-Satellite service disruption took place over almost 2.5 hours and affected service for tens of thousands of subscribers throughout the United States. Opening July 23, T-Mobile T-Satellite service was hailed as a … Read more
T-Mobile has upped its 5G game with the announcement of its L4S technology—Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput. This great enhancement enables smoother video calling, ultra-responsives online gaming, and support for more seamless XR and remote control applications—all while not requiring customers to buy a new device or plan. What is T-Mobile L4S? T-Mobile L4S … Read more
T-Mobile has quietly delisted Go5G plans from its retail systems and rolled out a puzzling new policy around taxes and fees. Originally expected to be replaced in April by the Experience More and Experience Beyond packages, Go5G plans are now officially grandfathered, meaning no new activations through retail channels, even as customer-care reps may still … Read more
Highlights T-Mobile’s Satellite Leap: Connectivity Where Rivals Can’t Compete T-Mobile continues to outshine competitors, adding 1.3 million postpaid phone subscribers in Q1 2024—a stark contrast to Verizon’s loss of 289,000. But the real star? It’s a Direct-to-cell satellite service, now in beta. How T-Satellite Works When a T-Mobile user loses cellular signal, their phone auto-connects … Read more
T-Mobile rep complains about customer who only paid insurance deductible, yet expects free replacement phone. Insurance vs. auto/medical insurance confusion: “You don’t get a free car after a car accident!” T-Life app backlash sparks debate, with users calling it “buggy” and reps pushing for digital-first support. Social media joke: “People who think insurance = free … Read more
Mint Mobile launches unlimited data plans: no caps, more hotspots, great deals Mint Mobile, the affordable MVNO backed by T-Mobile’s 5G network, has officially removed data caps on its Unlimited plan, aligning with the increasing trend among smaller carriers to focus on customer flexibility. Previously restricted to 40GB of high-speed data, the plan now provides … Read more
One of the last 2G networks still in operation, the T-Mobile 2G system is close to shutting down. Several weeks after T-Mobile revealed plans to retire its 2G network in the U.S., the carrier has filed formal notices with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and triggered the shutdown process. Even though there will be no … Read more
T-Mobile is reinventing emergency communications with its T-Priority 5G service powered by standalone (SA) 5G, which uses network slicing to prioritize lifeline communication for police, fire, medical and rescue teams. By reserving a dedicated slice of the network, first responders get five times the bandwidth of the regular public, and their critical communications remain fast … Read more
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed the launch date for T-Mobile’s direct-to-cell service. In 2022, SpaceX and T-Mobile formed a partnership to leverage SpaceX’s Starlink satellites and T-Mobile’s spectrum to provide connectivity in areas that lack terrestrial network coverage. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved some of their plans in late 2024, setting the stage … Read more
Netflix has recently announced another price increase, raising subscription fees by up to $2.50 per month. If you are a T-Mobile customer who receives Netflix as part of your plan, you may be wondering if this will affect your bill. The answer is that it could. A recent report based on a leaked memo provides … Read more
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