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T-Mobile: To implement new autopay changes on May 18th

Earlier this year, there were reports that T-Mobile intends to stop giving an autopay discount for customers who use a credit card to make their payments. And now, this report has been confirmed.  The Mobile Report reported on the new changes to T-Mobile’s autopay discount. The report reveals that existing customers who have enrolled autopay on their credit card will be getting a one-month grace period. After … [read full article]

Metro by T-Mobile increases plan prices, in-store fees

Metro by T-Mobile quietly raised its prices a few days ago. To be precise, the new plan changes were implemented shortly after T-Mobile held its Phone Freedom event and introduced its new Go5G plans.  As reported by BestMVNO, the T-Mobile-owned prepaid brand has increased its plan pricing and now requires autopay billing for the best prices. The report also shared that only the plans with autopay billing enabled … [read full article]

T-Mobile encounters second hack for 2023

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For the second time this year, T-Mobile experienced a data breach. The breach took place sometime between February and March 2023.  Bleeping Computer reported that the Un-carrier sent out a notification letter to customers who were impacted by the attack last April 28th. In the letter, the wireless company detailed how they were affected by the hacker.  “While we have a number of safeguards in place to alert us to … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile giving away free hats next month

T-Mobile seems to be giving away more physical gifts for its T-Mobile Tuesdays customers these days. Earlier this month, the Un-carrier gave away a free reusable insulated bag to recipients. And now, there are reports that T-Mobile will be giving away free hats.  The Mobile Report shared a leaked document they received from their source. The document reveals photos of the hat that the Un-carrier will be giving … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile changing Magenta plans to Go5G

It looks like T-Mobile will soon be making changes to its plans. More specifically, the plans that will be affected by the change are the “Magenta” plans. The Mobile Report recently reported on these changes that will be affecting T-Mo’s Magenta plans. And according to the report, the main Magenta plans will be changed to a new branding called “Go5G.” This also means that the old Magenta plans will … [read full article]

T-Mobile makes changes to live chat support hours

Some changes are underway for T-Mobile’s live chat support. More specifically, the support team will only be available during selected hours.  As revealed by Cord Cutters News, T-Mo’s plan to change the hours of operation of live chat support aims to better assist customers during peak hours. The announcement on T-Mo’s mobile app reads: “Beginning April 23, 2023, our hours of operation for live support representatives in chat … [read full article]

Report: OnePlus Nord N30 5G coming to T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile

OnePlus has unveiled its newest smartphone in Europe and India. The smartphone, called the Nord CE 3 Lite 5G, comes as a mid-range device. When it was first announced, the US was not included in its list of countries where the device will launch. But as it turns out, OnePlus is planning to release the same device in the US under a different name.  A OnePlus forum member recently [read full article]

Deutsche Telekom now majority stock owner of T-Mobile US

Deutsche Telekom is now the majority owner of T-Mobile US in stock.  The company officially made the announcement in a press release yesterday by its CEO, Timotheus Höttges. The announcement was made at the company’s 2023 annual shareholder meeting, which was held in Bonn, Germany.  Deutsche Telekom increased its ownership in T-Mobile US by investing in a $1 billion deal. This gives DT a 50.2% stake in … [read full article]