Archive | 2023

T-Mobile Prepares for Hurricane Idalia

Hurricane season has officially started and T-Mobile is currently getting ready for Hurricane Idalia to hit the affected cities.  The hurricane has intensified to Category 3 and is proceeding to make landfall. To get ready for this, the Un-carrier has activated its emergency teams to ensure that those along the Gulf Coast and Atlantic seaboard get the assistance they need.   It’s important to note that the National Hurricane Center issued a warning on Hurricane Idalia. It is … [read full article]

T-Mobile Explains How Its Spectrum Will Help US Consumers

It’s been a year since the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) completed Auction 108. But despite this, T-Mobile still has not received its 2.5GHz licenses.  In the auction, the Un-carrier spent $304 million on over 7,000 2.5GHz spectrum licenses in the hopes of improving its Ultra Capacity 5G network deployment. And with this, T-Mobile’s President of Technology, Ulf Edwaldsson, has called out the agency in a blog post. … [read full article]

T-Mobile Takes Wrap Off 5G Network Slicing

Earlier today, T-Mobile unveiled a new update to its network: network slicing.  In a blog post, T-Mobile EVP & Chief Technology Officer, John Saw, described what network slicing is. Saw also revealed that they were already able to use 5G network slicing for a remote video production on a commercial network.  This was done during a cliff diving event in Boston that was sponsored by Red Bull. The Un-carrier … [read full article]

T-Mobile Lays Off 7% of Its Workforce

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Once again, T-Mobile is in hot water over today’s news. Despite promising to be a “jobs positive” company, the Un-carrier is apparently laying off around 5,000 of its workers. This is roughly around 7 percent of T-Mobile’s workforce.  As reported by The Verge, the positions that will be affected by this include those working in corporate, back-office, and technology. Employees in retail and customer care will not be affected … [read full article]

Mike Sievert’s Sidekicks Conversations Videos Turn 1

It’s been a year since T-Mobile CEO, Mike Sievert, released his video interview series called Sidekicks Conversations. In this series of videos, he talks to other CEOs in the fields of tech, business, sports, and beyond.  Today, Sievert shared a blog post related to his latest interview. The blog post touched on the importance of mindful listening. The CEO also shared what happens once we express curiosity about others.  He also shared some of the things he … [read full article]

Metro by T-Mobile Unveils Nada Yada Yada Campaign

Metro by T-Mobile has rolled out a new campaign that reinforces its promise for no BS– no contracts, no price hikes, and no surprises. In its press release, the T-Mobile prepaid brand boldly names its rivals, who have surprised customers with hidden fees, price hikes, and other “yada yada.” The prepaid brand reiterates its BS-free promise for customers. Metro shares that big cable providers (such as Spectrum Mobile and Xfinity Mobile) entice customers with their seemingly good … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile Moves On from Best Buy

For some time now, customers had a chance to pick up some of T-Mobile’s plans and devices at Best Buy stores. This allowed them to go to a nearby store instead of looking for a T-Mobile retail store. Unfortunately, it looks like this will no longer be an option soon.  As reported by The Mobile Report, the Un-carrier is ending its partnership with Best Buy after just two years. … [read full article]

T-Mobile Unveils New Plan that Lets You Upgrade Your Phone Every Year

If you’re in the habit of changing your smartphone every year, T-Mobile has a new plan that might interest you. The plan, called Go5G Next, was just unveiled today as a $100 per month plan for a single line of service. This makes it a bit more expensive compared to the $90 per month Go5G Plus plan that the Un-carrier revealed this year. To note, the latter comes with bi-annual upgrades.  The two share similar features, including: … [read full article]

T-Mobile Unveils New REVVL Devices

T-Mobile has added a bunch of REVVL devices to its lineup. For starters, there’s the first-ever REVVL tablet. There are also two new 5G REVVL smartphones to look forward to. If you’re in the market for a new device, you might want to check these out: REVVL TAB 5G For the first time ever, REVVL has unveiled its own tablet. The REVVL TAB 5G comes with 5G connectivity. It has a 10.36-inch FHD display, a 7040mAh battery, … [read full article]