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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]

Jason Momoa Stars in T-Mobile’s New Super Bowl Ad

To celebrate its 11th Super Bowl, T-Mobile has welcomed back Zach Braff and Donald Faison in their ad. But to make the partnership even more meaningful, they have added a third member to the mix: Jason Momoa.  Yes, that’s right, the Jason Momoa, Aquaman himself. There’s also a guest appearance from Jennifer Beals as they pay homage to Flashdance.  The 60-second ad was created alongside Panay Films and is expected to air during Q4 of the Super … [read full article]

T-Mobile Tops J.D. Power’s 2024 US Wireless Customer Care Study Again

T-Mobile recently received a new recognition for its customer experience. For the 13th consecutive time in six years, T-Mobile took the top spot for customer care among mobile network operators (MNOs) in J.D. Power’s 2024 US Wireless Customer Care Study.  This win further iterates the Un-carrier’s dedication for winning customer service experience. Of course, this is all thanks to its Team of Experts and 2022 rollout of its Total Experience model. In doing so, the Un-carrier was … [read full article]

T-Mobile Has a $1,300 Off on Galaxy S24 for Select Customers

Now that Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy S24 series, T-Mobile is getting ready for an exclusive early-bird offer. The Un-carrier has a $1,300 discount on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Unfortunately, not everyone is eligible for this offer.  As shared by The Mobile Report, T-Mobile will be notifying eligible customers starting February 2nd. If you are among the customers “targeted” for this offer, you should expect … [read full article]

T-Mobile is Gearing Up for the Big Game

With its success during the Las Vegas Grand Prix, T-Mobile is gearing up for another major sporting event.  Once again, Las Vegas is playing host to the Super Bowl LVIII, which starts on February 11, 2024. The Big Game will be held at the Allegiant Stadium, which T-Mobile has equipped with its 5G coverage and capacity enhancements.  With its equipment in place, T-Mobile subscribers get to experience download speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps and upload speeds … [read full article]