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T-Mobile is responsible for dramatic shifts in the U.S. wireless industry throughout the 2010s. In just a few short years, T-Mobile went from being known as the cheap unreliable carrier option to a direct competitor for Verizon and AT&T, due in no small part to its purchase of Sprint and dramatic investment in its network.

T-Mobile ad with woman on a bike.

T-Mobile’s handing out free lines to its most loyal customers

You might be eligible for a free line from T-Mobile. Look at the fine print, however.
Gemini-generated image of 6G.

T-Mobile partners with gaming giant to integrate AI into 6G

Texting over T-Mobile direct-to-cell satellite network on a phone.

Tired of your carrier? T-Mobile will pay you up to $3,200 to switch

Peplexity on Lock Screen of AI phone.

T-Mobile’s parent company is making an AI Phone with Perplexity

i tried roaming on google fi and t mobile vs 2

I tried roaming on Google Fi and T-Mobile, this is the best

T-Mobile REVVL 7 PRO 5G back.

Like T-Mobile? You can pay your phone bill by playing games

Showcase of T-Mobile Starlink service on an iPhone.

T-Mobile satellite-to-phone service opens for all, and free until July

The OnePlus 13's camera.

OnePlus is killing it, but it still needs to fix this problem with its phones

A person playing a game on the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro.

T-Mobile crushed its rivals in this important test

The back of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Some Samsung phones now have satellite messaging in the U.S. Here’s how to get it

Texting over T-Mobile direct-to-cell satellite network on a phone.

T-Mobile’s long-awaited satellite service is finally ready for testing

Testing the Holafly (left), Airalo (middle) and Nomad (right) eSIMs on the Oppo Find X8 series

I tested three travel eSIMs on a trip. It was more complicated than I thought

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T-Mobile has completely revamped its 5G home internet plans

T-Mobile has introduced new home and small business internet plans that come with more perks at lower price points than current offerings.
A screenshot of the T-Mobile Tuesdays app, showing a promo for the new T Life app.

Carriers claim new FCC rule will make your phone more expensive

The U.S. government is considering new rules for carriers to follow when it comes to locked phones. Some carriers are not pleased.
T-Mobile smartphone.

T-Mobile has been fined millions of dollars. Here are all the details

The FCC is holding T-Mobile accountable for multiple data breaches reaching back to 2021.
Cell phone tower shooting off pink beams with a 5G logo next to it.

T-Mobile’s satellite network just set an industry first

T-Mobile used a satellite network to issue emergency alerts to users in areas with little to no signal. Here's why it's such a big deal.
Cell phone tower shooting off pink beams with a 5G logo next to it.

T-Mobile has been hit with a $60 million fine. Here’s why

The third-largest cellular provider in the U.S. has been hit with a hefty fine. Here's why T-Mobile now has to pay $60 million.
T-Mobile REVVL 7 PRO 5G.

I thought this $250 Android phone would be a disaster. It wasn’t

How good can a $250 Android phone really be? I tried the T-Mobile REVVL 7 Pro 5G to find out — and it genuinely surprised me.
The T-Mobile logo on a smartphone.

T-Mobile’s controversial price increases have gotten it in trouble

T-Mobile recently raised prices for some of its customers who are on older plans. Now it’s being sued over its actions.
The T-Mobile logo on a smartphone.

It doesn’t look like anyone can beat T-Mobile

T-Mobile still commands a healthy lead over its rivals, but 5G performance is skyrocketing in major U.S. cities.
Cell phone tower shooting off pink beams with a 5G logo next to it.

T-Mobile just made its 5G Home Internet plan cheaper; here’s the new price

After raising prices for a lot of customers earlier this year, T-Mobile is now lowering the cost of its 5G Home Internet Plan. Here are all the details.
AT&T Internet Air gateway on table.

The best home internet providers of 2024

Picking the right home internet provider will make sure you get a good deal and high performance with no data caps. Here are our favorites.
Someone holding an iPhone 15 Pro Max outside on a patio, showing the back of the Natural Titanium color.

A new FCC rule could make your phone carrier way less annoying

One of the most frustrating aspects of smartphone ownership could be coming to an end or at least curtailed in the U.S.: phone locking.
T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert standing in front of a banner that reads Internet Freedom.

T-Mobile is getting rid of its misleading ‘Price Lock’ policy

T-Mobile's price lock for home internet turned out not to be very much of a price lock at all, landing the company into hot water with the BBB.
The T-Mobile logo on a smartphone.

5 carriers you should use instead of T-Mobile

While T-Mobile is a great carrier, it's not the most affordable. Here are five alternatives that will give you solid service and keep more money in your wallet.
Cell phone tower shooting off pink beams with a 5G logo next to it.

T-Mobile is buying one of the largest carriers in the U.S.

T-Mobile has just announced a $4.4 billion deal to acquire one of the biggest carriers in the U.S. Here's what that might mean for customers.
The T-Mobile logo on a smartphone.

Your next T-Mobile bill might be more expensive

If you have an older plan with T-Mobile, your monthly bill is likely going up. Here's what we know about these price hikes for the No. 3 carrier in the U.S.
T-Mobile 5G home internet router on tabletop with a person's hand plugging in the power adapter in the background.

5G home internet: What is it, and should you get it?

One of the promises of 5G is to bring a world without wires to your doorstep with wireless broadband in your home. But are we there yet?
U.S. map illustrating T-Mobile's 5G Ultra Capacity network expansion.

Have T-Mobile? Your 5G service is about to get much faster

If you're a T-Mobile customer, we have good news: Your 5G service is about to get a big speed upgrade. Here's why.
Large 5G cellular tower with multiple mmWave transceivers against a blue sky.

Everything you need to know about the massive AT&T outage

It's not just you. On Thursday, February 22, 2024, AT&T experienced a large service outage. Here's everything you need to know.
Cell phone tower shooting off pink beams with a 5G logo next to it.

T-Mobile just set another 5G speed record

T-Mobile is staying ahead of the game and changing the rules with powerful new 5G technologies that will help it reach even greater peak speeds.
Verizon store front displays the 5G network in NYC.

Verizon just took a huge leap ahead in the 5G race

T-Mobile has had a solid lead in 5G performance in the U.S. for years now, but it looks like that could soon change.
5G logo on the Motorola Edge (2022).

What is 5G UC? What that icon on your phone really means

If you're a T-Mobile customer with a 5G phone, you've probably seen the 5G UC icon in your status bar. Here's what it means.
A screenshot of the T-Mobile Tuesdays app, showing a promo for the new T Life app.

The T-Mobile Tuesdays app is about to get a big upgrade

T-Mobile Tuesdays is preparing for a big overhaul. Here's what we know.

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