A new report highlights just how serious SIM swap scams can be, and why T-Mobile customers have good reason to stay alert. In this case, a T-Mobile employee was reportedly contacted by text message and offered money to hand over customer account details that could be used to carry out SIM swaps. As reported by PhoneArena, the person behind the messages allegedly offered the T-Mobile rep $500 … [read full article]
T-Mobile says there is a simple reason some iPhone users may see faster performance on its network: it has built out features on its standalone 5G network that let phones tap into more wireless capacity at once. In practical terms, that can mean smoother video calls, less lag during gaming, and faster overall data performance, with T-Mobile saying iPhones can run about 48% to 50% faster on its network. According to [read full article]
If a random T-Mobile trade-in confirmation email showed up in your inbox recently, you are not the only one. Multiple customers have reported getting messages about devices they did not send in, and some say they received more than one email with different phone details. According to The Mobile Report, the emails appear to be real T-Mobile messages coming from the carrier’s normal no-reply … [read full article]
Some T-Mobile customers with very old plans may be seeing another reason to worry about their monthly bill. Reports suggest the carrier is once again making changes that affect a small group of legacy accounts, and for some families, the difference could be significant. According to Android Authority, a verified T-Mobile employee and brand expert on Reddit said some customers on very old plans are being … [read full article]
If you are heading to Coachella and worried about whether your phone will keep working when the crowds roll in, T-Mobile says it has been getting ready for the rush. The carrier says it has added more network capacity around the festival and nearby areas so people can stay connected as traffic picks up during both weekends. As announced by the Un-carrier, the company has deployed … [read full article]
If you have been thinking about adding more lines to your T-Mobile account, this latest promo may still be worth a look. The carrier is offering two free lines through a buy-one-get-one setup, but only for customers on newer plans and only if they meet a few specific requirements. According to PhoneArena, the offer applies to relatively new plans like Go5G Plus, Go5G Next, Experience More, … [read full article]
T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile are getting a new low-cost 5G phone from TCL, and it comes with one feature that helps it stand out from the usual budget crowd. The new TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro is now being offered by both carriers, giving customers another affordable option if they want a big screen device without paying … [read full article]
If you read “cellular” and “satellite” in the same sentence, it is easy to think this is some kind of futuristic phone-to-space service. But what US Mobile is actually rolling out sounds much more practical: a bundle that combines its wireless service with Starlink home internet, all managed in one place. According to PhoneArena, US … [read full article]
Another round in the wireless advertising battle has ended with Verizon holding onto one of its best-known offers. T-Mobile challenged Verizon’s marketing for its $25-per-line deal for four lines, saying the promotion did not clearly spell out that it applies for 36 months. As reported by Android Authority, the National Advertising Division reviewed the complaint and ruled in Verizon’s favor. The group said Verizon’s promotion is not the kind … [read full article]
Mint Mobile announced a new bundled service combining home internet and wireless coverage at $45 per month with an upfront annual payment. The offering, called the “Unf*ck Your Bills” bundle, includes unlimited premium wireless on T-Mobile’s 5G network along with 5G Home MINTernet service for one year at that monthly rate. According to the T-Mobile announcement, the bundle provides unlimited premium wireless on America’s largest … [read full article]
T-Mobile appears to be preparing a new feature that would allow customers to pick up devices at stores using QR codes displayed through the T-Life app. The capability was identified in version 11.5.2 of the T-Life app for Android, where code references indicate support for QR-based device pickups. According to Android Authority, the app contains text strings referencing a “Pickup QR Code” option and instructing users to … [read full article]
T-Mobile is offering free Popeyes chicken wings through its T-Life app promotion starting Tuesday, April 7. The offer provides customers with a choice of either bone-in or boneless 6-piece wings at no additional cost. According to The Mobile Report, the wings promotion typically requires a minimum $5 purchase in the same order to redeem the offer. Customers can redeem the promotion code through the T-Life app on Tuesday, … [read full article]
