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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.

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The best Android apps in 2026: I spent months testing dozens that truly earn their keep

Discover the best Android apps in 2026, from productivity and AI tools to privacy apps, photo editors, and Android utilities worth installing.
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Switching to Metro by T-Mobile Could Get You a New Phone and Some Serious Savings

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How Metro by T-Mobile is making wireless plans simpler, smarter, and more affordable

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T-Mobile’s new financing plan sounds great until you realize what it’s preparing you for

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T-Mobile says it has fixed the nationwide signal outage after hours of disruption

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Felt the wrath of network dead zones? AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are coming together to save you, soon

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Why Metro by T-Mobile’s $25 5G Plan Is Hard to Overlook

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Best High-Speed Internet Plans for Everyday Home Connectivity in 2026 

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T-Mobile 5G Home Internet offers $20 off home internet per month for 5 years and $300 back

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T-Mobile 5G Home Internet’s latest deal gives you up to $300 back 

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T-Mobile Fiber helps improve slow, unreliable home internet

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Best High-Speed Internet Deals Right Now: Fast, Reliable Browsing

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T-Mobile launches satellite based text-to-911 service for remote areas

T-Mobile now supports free Text to 911 via Starlink satellites across remote U.S. areas, enabling any carrier’s compatible phone to send emergency messages when there’s no traditional cell signal.
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Can you guess the nation’s national park with the best mobile connectivity? New speed test reveals all

Ookla ran speeds test in 42 of the most popular US National Parks to see which offer the best mobile connectivity.
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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 home internet plans have changed, here’s what you should know

T-Mobile Home Internet comes in two flavors, 5G and 2 gig fiber. We break down both plans for you so you can decide which one is best for you.
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T-Mobile launches T-Satellite, a seamlessly combined mobile and satellite network

T-Mobile has launched a new beta service that backpackers, adventurers, travelers, and die-hard texters will love. is a new service that seamlessly connects you to a satellite, so you can always text, virtually anywhere. If you want the peace of mind that comes with knowing your whole family is reachable via text wherever they are, […]
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T-Mobile just launched its best iPhone 16 offer ever

If you want to upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro, T-Mobile has an incredible deal right now.
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T-Mobile accidentally showed children’s location to strangers

A recent glitch with T-Mobile's SyncUp service has raised concern among customers.
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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.
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T-Mobile partners with gaming giant to integrate AI into 6G

We're hearing a little more about 6G and who will help develop it.
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Tired of your carrier? T-Mobile will pay you up to $3,200 to switch

T-Mobile will pay up to $800 per line for up to four lines for anyone that wants to jump ship from their current carrier.
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T-Mobile’s parent company is making an AI Phone with Perplexity

The AI Phone will offer system-wide access to Perplexity, while an in-house app will serve Google Cloud AI, Picasart, and ElevenLabs AI tools.
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I tried roaming on Google Fi and T-Mobile, this is the best

I spent a month traveling and testing roaming speeds, quality and plans on Google Fi and T-Mobile US. This is what happened, which is faster and who I'd pick.
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Like T-Mobile? You can pay your phone bill by playing games

T-Mobile customers can now work toward paying their monthly bill by playing mobile games in the Ad It Up app.
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T-Mobile satellite-to-phone service opens for all, and free until July

T-Mobile Starlink service will offer free direct-to-cell satellite coverage for all registrations until July, even to customers from rival carriers.
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OnePlus is killing it, but it still needs to fix this problem with its phones

The OnePlus 13 has already set an impossible standard for Android phones this year, but this is the one thing that OnePlus still needs to solve with its phones.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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