Archive | September, 2024

T-Mobile Accidentally Posts Upcoming iPhone 16 Pro On Us Promotion

Although Apple has not yet unveiled the iPhone 16, many are already looking forward to this new device. Apple already sent out invites for its upcoming Apple Event, which will be held on Monday, September 9 at 1:00 PM ET. The company did not fully reveal which devices they will be unveiling at the event, but we can safely assume that the iPhone 16 series will be one of them.  Days before the event, however, T-Mobile appeared … [read full article]

T-Mobile Subscriber Allegedly Told Unauthorized SIM Swaps Were an “Inside Job”

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Wireless carriers are always on the lookout for potential SIM swap attacks. This is why they have measures in place to help protect customers from unauthorized SIM swaps.  Despite this, there are still a few who manage to get away with it. Take the example of a T-Mobile subscriber, who shared that one of the lines on his account was victimized by a SIM swap … [read full article]

T-Mobile Asks: Are You Natural Disaster Ready?

Disaster can happen at any time. Because of this, the best thing you can do is to prepare for anything that might happen. Last year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said that nearly half of American adults believe they were unprepared for a disaster. Since September is National Preparedness Month, T-Mobile has shared some tips on how you can prepare in the event of a hurricane or wildfire: … [read full article]

Musk: T-Mobile-Starlink Exclusivity Deal Would Only Last a Year

In this day and age, it’s still a surprise to know that there are areas with a cellular dead zone. But thankfully, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and wireless carriers in the country are working hard to make satellite communication available. The only problem is that it still hasn’t been fully approved for launch. For one, T-Mobile’s deal with Space X’s Starlink service is still being studied. The Direct to Cell satellite service deal, signed in 2022, … [read full article]

Google Making Earthquake Alerts Feature Available to All 50 US States

Your Android device is getting more functions that can help save you in the event of an emergency.  In a recent announcement, Google revealed that its Android Earthquake Alerts will soon be available to all 50 states in the US and 6 US territories. When the service first rolled out, it was only available in three states: Washington, Oregon, and California.  The availability will make … [read full article]