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Metro by T-Mobile offering a free Google Pixel 6a to switchers

The Pixel 7a was recently launched by Google. While this means a new device to look forward to, it also means that the older Pixel models will become cheaper starting today. And this is exactly what happened with the Pixel 6a.  Metro by T-Mobile is currently offering a free Pixel 6a to new customers who bring in their existing numbers. If you need a new number with your device, you will need to pay $50 instead.  If … [read full article]

T-Mobile, Mobi ink MVNO partnership

Mobi, a Hawaiian wireless carrier, just inked an MVNO agreement with T-Mobile. Through this partnership, Mobi customers will have access to T-Mobile’s network throughout Hawaii and in the mainland.  In its announcement at the CCA Mobile Carriers show in Pittsburgh, Mobi CEO Justen Burdette revealed that the partnership continues on with T-Mobile as it originally partnered with Sprint for its roaming services. The carrier also partnered with Verizon in the past for roaming. With the new agreement … [read full article]

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]