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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.
Wireless usage spikes in 2025, networks strain
Wireless customers continue to be glued to their devices, with usage jumping 40 minutes daily compared to early 2024, per the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Study—Volume 1. Over a third of Gen X and Gen Y users are on their phones for more than eight hours every two days, mostly streaming, […]
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T-Mobile crushed its rivals in this important test
T-Mobile has performed above all its rivals in a series of speed and performance tests by network experts Ookla.
Some Samsung phones now have satellite messaging in the U.S. Here’s how to get it
Some Samsung phones are beginning to have the option to use satellite messaging. However, the list is limited so far.
T-Mobile’s long-awaited satellite service is finally ready for testing
T-Mobile is opening the beta registration for its Starlink-driven direct-to-cell satellite service, with plans of a broader launch at some point in 2025.
I tested three travel eSIMs on a trip. It was more complicated than I thought
If you're traveling abroad, how do you stay connected? Do you use a travel eSIM, a local SIM, or your own carrier? I tested three eSIMs on a trip to find out.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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