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Is Your Phone Ready for T-Mobile’s Starlink Satellite Beta? Find Out Now!

In a notable Super Bowl announcement, T-Mobile revealed that customers across various carriers could enroll in the Starlink beta program, enjoying complimentary access until the end of June. This service initially supports text messaging via satellite, with plans to expand to voice calls in the future.  For those who have registered, T-Mobile is dispatching emails to confirm device compatibility. These communications provide a direct link to verify if your smartphone is optimized for satellite connectivity.  To complete … [read full article]

T-Mobile Ordered to Pay $33M After SIM Swap Hack Leads to $38M Crypto Theft

​T-Mobile has been ordered to pay $33 million in damages following an arbitration case linked to a SIM swapping scam that resulted in the theft of $38 million in cryptocurrency from a customer’s account. The incident occurred in February 2020, targeting tech entrepreneur Joseph “Josh” Jones. Attackers hijacked Jones’ T-Mobile account by porting his phone number to a SIM card they controlled, enabling them to access and drain his cryptocurrency holdings—over 1,500 Bitcoin and approximately 60,000 Bitcoin … [read full article]

Mint Mobile Unveils New Minternational Pass for $5/Month

Mint Mobile has unveiled a new product called Minternational Pass. This feature best benefits international travelers who frequently need to stay connected with their loved ones wherever they are.  As announced by Droid-Life, this pass costs $5 and offers a 30-day roaming package with 100 minutes and 100 text messages. The pass also works in over 180 countries.  Unfortunately, this pass doesn’t include data. If you are looking … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile’s Latest Offer Targets Active Customers Since 2015

It looks like T-Mobile is working hard to keep its customers happy. A recent report revealed that T-Mobile has a promotion for its legacy customers.  A leaked T-Mobile document was picked up by PhoneArena detailing the Un-carrier’s latest offer. The document shares that customers who have been “active as of March 10, 2015 who are on eligible rate plans, and who have a multi-line account with at … [read full article]

NAD Supports T-Mobile’s ‘First and Only’ Starlink Partnership Claim

When T-Mobile announced that they are the “first and only” U.S. wireless provider to partner with Starlink, it was contested by Verizon Communications Inc. The latter challenged its rival’s claim and alerted the National Advertising Division to further review the claim.  Today, the BBB has released its findings and it supports T-Mobile’s claim that they are the “first and only U.S. wireless provider to keep you connected in places never thought possible with the world’s largest satellite-to-cell … [read full article]

Report: New T-Mobile Customers Can Get Free Starlink Access for a Year

With the launch of satellite connectivity, people are already getting excited for their chance to give it a go. Unfortunately, some are still hesitant with this new technology. And this is understandable– after all, it’s uncharted territory that is still in its early stages. But there seems to be an upcoming promotion that might convince you to use Starlink.  The Mobile Report recently published an … [read full article]

Meet the New MVNO that Lets You Use Vanity Numbers

There’s a new MVNO player in the smartphone industry to look out for. They go by the name of New York Mobile, which runs under T-Mobile’s network. Their unique selling point is that they offer customers their own personalized phone numbers throughout the country.  The ability to add vanity numbers, however, comes with a cost. According to BestMVNO, the most premium number might cost up to … [read full article]

T-Mobile Adjusts Its Switcher Offer

Wireless carriers are always trying to outdo each other’s promotions. This is why T-Mobile has recently revamped the fine print on its Carrier Freedom promotion. With this new change, T-Mo is increasing its offer to somewhat match AT&T’s switch and save promotion.  Prior to this change, T-Mo offered up to $650 to switchers via prepaid card, up to two lines. This means that customers who switch can get this amount to pay off their existing carrier. In … [read full article]

Authorities Arrest Fourth Individual Believed to Be Part of Group That Stole iPhones from a T-Mobile Store Last Year

A group of thieves who ended up stealing over $500,000 worth of merchandise from a T-Mobile store in Palm Beach County in July 2024 have already been arrested by authorities.  According to a report from PhoneArena, the group stole packages that had already been slated for delivery. Months after the crime was committed, authorities managed to track … [read full article]

Report: Some T-Mobile MVNO Users Say RCS is Now on Their iPhones

A number of T-Mobile MVNO customers have been looking forward to when RCS (Rich Communications Services) would be available on their iPhone devices. Even though this has been rumored to come in the past, there was never an official announcement on when it would come. But with a recent report, it looks like the wait is almost over.  As shared by PhoneArena, T-Mobile MVNOs … [read full article]