T-Mobile may be known for having the strongest 5G network in the U.S., but that does not mean it uses every kind of 5G the same way. While rivals like Verizon leaned heavily on ultra-fast mmWave spectrum in many markets, T-Mobile has mostly stayed focused on mid-band airwaves that offer a better balance of speed and coverage for everyday customers. According to PhoneArena, T-Mobile does have … [read full article]
T-Mobile is making one of its more useful Costco-related perks easier to use. Customers can now link their T-Mobile account with their Costco membership online, which means they no longer have to make a trip to a warehouse just to access member-only wireless offers. According to PhoneArena, T-Mobile customers who connect the two accounts can shop through the carrier’s website while seeing Costco membership perks … [read full article]
If you’ve been thinking about switching to T-Mobile without buying a new phone, the carrier’s latest offer could be one of the more useful promos it has rolled out in a while. T-Mobile is now offering a rebate card worth up to $400 to customers who open a new line and bring over their existing device from an eligible competitor. According to The Mobile Report, the … [read full article]
T-Mobile is making it easier for customers to get its $50 bill credit tied to the company’s in-house credit card. What used to be a promo mainly pushed in retail stores can now be claimed straight from the T-Life app, which means customers no longer need to walk into a store just to get the deal. As reported by Android Authority, customers who apply for … [read full article]
T-Mobile is making early changes to its T-Fiber service, and the update brings a mix of better pricing and fewer perks. For new customers starting April 30, the company is expected to replace its current lineup with three new options: 300Mbps for $45 per month, 1Gbps for $60 per month, and 2Gbps for $70 per month, all with AutoPay. As reported by The Mobile Report, the biggest … [read full article]
A future move to combine T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom into one larger company may sound ambitious on paper, but there is a major issue hanging over the idea. The biggest problem is not T-Mobile’s performance or Deutsche Telekom’s interest in getting closer to its U.S. business. It is Deutsche Telekom’s continuing reliance on Huawei equipment in Germany, something that could raise serious concerns … [read full article]
For years, T-Mobile gave customers a handy extra while flying: free internet access on Wi-Fi-equipped planes. That made it easier to send messages, check email, and stay connected in the air without paying extra. Now that perk is becoming more limited, and many customers are not happy about it. According to PhoneArena, T-Mobile recently told customers that its free in-flight Wi-Fi benefit would … [read full article]
T-Mobile is kicking off two new iPhone promotions that stand out more than the carrier’s recent offers. One is aimed at existing customers who have a phone to trade in, while the other is designed to attract people switching over from another carrier. According to The Mobile Report, the bigger of the two deals can knock as much as $1,100 off a new iPhone when a … [read full article]
Metro by T-Mobile has quietly made a meaningful change to its top unlimited plan, and it is the kind of update heavy data users will actually notice. The carrier has removed the firm 70GB premium data cap that used to apply before customers were pushed to a lower priority level on the network. According to Android Authority, Metro made the change over the weekend, giving … [read full article]
The FCC has expanded a ban that now reaches beyond traditional home Wi-Fi routers and into two device categories that matter to T-Mobile customers: portable hotspots and the cellular gateway boxes used for home internet service. That does not mean current T-Mobile Home Internet users are suddenly losing service, but it does raise questions about what future hardware could cost and how easy it will be for carriers to roll out new models. According to [read full article]
