Archive | 2024

Report: T-Mobile Customers Discover Glitch to Unlock Unpaid Samsung Devices

There’s always a catch when you buy a new smartphone from a carrier instead of directly from the manufacturer. While these phones may seem to give a discount or even offer it for free with a plan, it also means that you’ll be stuck with the carrier until you pay off the device. And understandably, carriers do this to deter fraud so it’s usually a Win-Win scenario.  Earlier today, however, it looks like T-Mobile customers found a … [read full article]

T-Mobile Signs 10-Year Partnership With VA Healthcare in the Caribbean

T-Mobile has announced a new partnership with the Veterans Affairs Caribbean Healthcare System in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. The office chose the Un-carrier as its primary wireless provider with a 10-year agreement.  This partnership gives VA healthcare professionals in 15 locations access to T-Mobile’s networks. As a result, they can rely on low latency and 5G reliability to ensure resilient and consistent connectivity when handling telehealth, patient care, and disaster response.  T-Mobile will be … [read full article]

T-Mobile CEO Pens Blog Post Explaining the Perks Customers Receive

Customers are always being rewarded by brands through their loyalty programs. Unfortunately, some of these programs are only a ploy to keep customers spending for rewards that offer little to nothing value.  Thankfully, T-Mobile has kept its customers excited with the rewards they offered every week. And now, with the launch of Magenta Status, the Un-carrier is ready to elevate the rewards they give to their customers.  In an earlier blog post by T-Mobile CEO, Mike Sievert, … [read full article]

Consumer Groups Hope the FCC Approves One Condition Related to T-Mobile’s Mint Acquisition

A total of four consumer advocacy groups have requested the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to implement a special phone unlocking condition related to T-Mobile’s intended acquisition of Mint Mobile. These four groups include Consumer Reports, Benton Institute, Open Technology Institute at New America, and Public Knowledge.  The groups are hoping that a similar condition will be agreed upon just like Verizon’s acquisition of TracFone in 2021. They are hoping that the Un-carrier will allow all devices to … [read full article]

T-Mobile Releases Super Bowl Ad With Stars “Auditioning” for Magenta Status

T-Mobile has released its second Super Bowl ad that it plans to run during the Big Game on Sunday. The 60-second ad highlights the Un-carrier’s new customer appreciation program that it announced a few days ago.  In the ad, T-Mobile shares that nobody needs to audition for Magenta Status. Several stars appear to “audition” for Magenta Status, such as Laura Dern, Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Common, Jennifer Hudson, Bradley Cooper and his mom Gloria, and Zach … [read full article]

T-Mobile Postpones 2G Shutdown Date

Most people these days have already made the switch to a 5G-enabled smartphone, especially since manufacturers have started to release budget-friendly options. Despite this, there are still some people who use 2G phones. The ones that do are currently using T-Mobile’s 2G network since Verizon and AT&T have shut down their networks years ago. T-Mobile also originally planned to shutdown its 2G network on April 2. But it looks like the Un-carrier has changed its mind.  [read full article]

T-Mobile Customer Shares His SIM Swap Attack Experience

SIM swap attacks are always a scary scenario for wireless customers. Thieves can walk into a store and pretend to be the owner of the SIM and get away with a new one. After that, they already have access to everything the owner has– bank accounts, email, and security questions.  One T-Mobile customer recently shared his SIM swap experience on Reddit. While he was at home, he received … [read full article]

Metro by T-Mobile Runs First Super Bowl Ad with Luis Guzmán

A few days ago, T-Mobile welcomed Jason Momoa in its newest Super Bowl ad. The Aquaman star joins Zach Braff and Donald Faison in promoting T-Mobile’s Home Internet service. Metro by T-Mobile also joins in on the Super Bowl celebration. In fact, the prepaid brand has released a teaser for its upcoming Super Bowl commercial, which is a first for the brand.  The commercial features … [read full article]

T-Mobile is Rolling Out New VIP Perks Program Called Magenta Status

Despite sunsetting its T-Mobile Tuesdays app, T-Mobile continues to offer rewards via its T Life app. But in addition to this, the Un-carrier recently rolled out a new rewards program called Magenta Status.  As the Un-carrier says, Magenta Status gives customers perks from brands they love. These perks include the following: Premium Hotel Deals & Experiences: T-Mobile customers now get access to a special discounted rate with Hilton. With Magenta Status, customers can get 15% off across … [read full article]