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Best T-Mobile phones in 2024
If T-Mobile is your carrier of choice, these are the best phones to buy
When it comes to your choice of wireless carriers here in the U.S., the magenta-clad T-Mobile is a strong contender for many people, even though it's a bit smaller than Verizon or AT&T. However, since merging with Sprint, T-Mobile has been doing a lot of work on expanding its 5G network, which is now the largest in the country.
T-Mobile is set to expand its high-performance 5G access to rural areas
After years of lackluster speeds in the countryside, T-Mobile is ready to activate its Ultra Capacity 2.5GHz band
While there are several mobile service carriers to choose from in the US, the performance you receive after signing on with a provider will depend on your location. If you happen to live in a more rural part of the country, you could experience poor performance or connectivity issues. This means that even if you have plan benefits, such as unlimited data, you may not be able to make the most of them. Now, T-Mobile has acquired a new band to address some of these problems.
Don't miss this short window to stream free MLB games on T-Mobile
Customers will have from late March until early April to claim the benefit
Birds are beginning to chirp, grass is beginning to be cut, and the “pop” of baseballs hitting catchers’ mitts is starting to bellow across the country. It’s spring time, and it’s about to be baseball season. MLB.TV, the all-inclusive way to watch out-of-market games for teams across Major League Baseball, is about to be flooded with new and recurring users, and T-Mobile is certainly helping with that. For close to a decade, T-Mobile has gifted its customers free access to MLB.TV, and we previously reported that was not changing throughout 2028. We now know when you can redeem the 2024 season’s perk: March 26.
This concept phone is all AI, no apps
Prototype gives us strong Rabbit R1 vibes, but without the weird form factor
The AI revolution has gained new steam in early 2024, and it seems like everyone is trying to get in on the action. For smartphone developers, it’s an untraveled world of possibilities, and whoever develops AI to make annoying and tedious processes easier will gain a leg up out the starting gate. That idea has led to wild and wacky phones like the Rabbit R1, which is an AI phone with zero apps, being unveiled to the world. Like it or not, this is the next software revolution that has brands going all-in, and it’s happening quickly. T-Mobile's primary shareholder Deutsche Telekom recognizes this and plans to unveil a concept phone at MWC 2024.
T-Mobile takes the Google messaging app route with its perks program
Magenta Status is like T-Mobile Tuesdays, but in the T Life app... and T-Mobile Tuesdays still exists
Once upon a time, T-Mobile Tuesdays was the only name you needed to know in order to wrap your head around the third-largest US carrier's rewards program. But those simpler days are now firmly in the past, as T-Mobile is on a rebranding spree, the likes of which we haven't seen since Google got its messaging app addiction under control.
T-Mobile's standard Netflix benefit could start including ads this month
Hulu's ad-supported plan will also be offered to T-Mobile customers
T-Mobile has rapidly risen to one of the most-used phone service carriers today, partially because of its aggressive mergers and expansions over the last decade-and-a-half. Historically, it offered lower-priced plans not only for people simply to switch over from other carriers like Verizon and AT&T, but it stayed relatively inexpensive for current customers with lots of benefits and deals through T Life (the clunky rebrand of T-Mobile Tuesdays app). One of T-Mobile’s long-time user benefits is access to Netflix On Us, which gives plan-holders access to a “free” Netflix account that has been devoid of advertisements. That will not be the case anymore.
Visible vs. T-Mobile: Which carrier should you pick?
T-Mobile and Visible offer unlimited data and 5G, but T-Mobile stands out with better 5G coverage and a wide variety of plans
As the big carriers continue to complicate their plans with streaming bundles, add-ons, and confusing discounts, Visible's simplicity is a breath of fresh air. Visible is owned by Verizon, which has allowed the carrier to offer discounts on Verizon 5G Home Internet with a plan as well. While Visible's data is delivered at a lower priority than Verizon customers, it's still plenty fast for most people, especially if you're covered by 5G.
How to forward your number on every major US carrier
Forwarding calls to another number is easier than you think
Call forwarding allows you to redirect calls to a different number. When you're unavailable or left your phone at home, you can forward calls to a partner, assistant, or office number. Though you've likely heard of call forwarding, you may not know that it's an easy-to-activate option available on most modern phones, including the latest Android devices. AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Google Fi all support call forwarding. However, the method to turn it on is different for each. Read on and learn how to turn on call forwarding on your device, whoever your provider is.
T-Mobile may be preparing to make all customers adopt a Go5G plan
Leaked documents suggest the company will allow you to opt out for now
Since its early days as a mobile service provider, T-Mobile has branded itself as an “un-carrier.” The company worked hard to differentiate itself from its competitors, promising customers more flexibility when it comes to everything from add-ons to phone plans. Now that it’s joined the rankings of large service providers, however, T-Mobile seems to be changing its tune. Leaked documents circulating online suggest that the company is planning to force its new plan tier on existing customers, which could amount to costlier monthly bills.
Rumors of another T-Mobile data breach have been debunked by the carrier
Employee data was rumored to have been leaked this time around
When it comes to your personal information, there are a number of tools you can use to ensure that it’s protected on the internet. However, what happens to your data once it’s in the hands of a company is not always up to you, since a breach can expose your information unexpectedly without the company’s consent. T-Mobile is one mobile service provider that has become almost as renowned for its data breaches as its promotional deals. After an app glitch showed incorrect billing info earlier this week, a separate rumor began circulating on X (formerly known as Twitter) that the carrier had suffered yet another breach. However, T-Mobile has now debunked this report as false.
T-Mobile just upgraded your RCS experience in Google Messages
The carrier is switching to Google's Jibe for its RCS backend
As we've moved deeper into the internet era, our communication methods have seen significant shifts. From the straightforwardness of SMS, we've transitioned to the advanced features of RCS (Rich Communication Services). Messaging apps have rapidly adopted this tech, offering people a more dynamic and enriched way to chat. Now, T-Mobile is stepping up, collaborating with Google to offer its customers an even better messaging experience.
T-Mobile app glitch exposes users' billing details to other customers
Waking up to someone else's bill isn't a dream, it's a personal data nightmare
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Data breaches are sadly becoming all too common. Relying on big companies to protect our personal details is now a topic of concern. T-Mobile, a leading US telecom provider, has recently been under scrutiny for multiple data security incidents. Adding to its list of challenges, the firm's primary app accidentally revealed users' personal data to other customers.
Visible vs. Google Fi: Which carrier should you pick?
Google Fi has great features, but Visible's simplicity and low prices push it ahead.
Visible is known for its unlimited data; to that point, it's one of only a handful of prepaid carriers to offer truly unlimited data on its unlimited plans. By comparison, Google Fi's unlimited plans come with 35GB or 50GB of high-speed data before being throttled to 256Kbps. Even so, Google Fi rightly points out that this is more than enough data for most people, and Fi's strength really comes from something that Visible can't match — international roaming and Google services.
Carriers have consistently sought ways to increase their reach and customer base. Over the years, the marketplace has seen an evolution from dedicated carrier stores to collaborations with third-party retailers. A prominent trend that developed was the practice of mobile carriers forming partnerships with electronics giants, such as Best Buy, to cater to the broader public and provide more convenient locations for customers. Such partnerships offered consumers the luxury of comparing different carrier deals and phone models under one roof. However, like all things in this fast-paced industry, partnerships evolve, and some even dissolve.
How to use a personal hotspot on your T-Mobile phone
T-Mobile's hotspots are easy to set up. Here's how it all works
Going without the internet when you need it for multiple devices can be frustrating. One common on-the-go option is to use a hotspot. Mobile hotspots on smartphones use the phone's data connection to create an internet link or Wi-Fi connection that your other devices (and your friends or family) can share. That helps you get internet where you couldn't use it before, such as on long trips, in rural areas, or in spots where you don't want to pay or join crowded networks, like the airport or a stadium.
T-Mobile's acquisition of Ryan Reynolds's Mint Mobile could be in trouble
The Department of Justice could move to block the sale
Back in March, T-Mobile released a humorous video announcing that it was set to acquire Ryan Reynolds's Mint Mobile. Fast-forward a few weeks and the deal is looking shakier than ever following reports that the Department of Justice could move to block the sale.
T-Mobile calls on Congress to let it keep building 5G
The FCC can't auction spectrum anymore, and that could be a problem
T-Mobile has spent several years and lots of resources in building out its 5G network, to be used by the best phones around. And for the most part, it has been smooth sailing, at least on the regulatory part. The carrier actively participates in spectrum auctions held by the FCC in order to get the rights to transmit signals over specific bands. The FCC has held over a hundred such auctions since 1994, shaping out the wireless landscape in the US. Recently, though, the FCC's authority to auction these licenses, first granted by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 and extended several times over the course of the past 30 years, expired, and Congress has yet to renew it. Now, T-Mobile is pushing Congress to act.
T-Mobile subscribers can now use their Alexa speakers to make and receive calls
AT&T and Verizon already allowed their phone numbers to link up with Alexa
As far as voice assistants go, Amazon Alexa came first and a lot of people think it's the best. It powers the company's extensive range of Echo hardware and several other smart speakers and displays. For a while now, the Alexa app for phones and Echo speakers has supported voice calling and messaging to existing phone numbers albeit with some limitations. Alexa began supporting caller-side phone numbers in 2020, starting with AT&T and later followed up by Verizon a year later. T-Mobile is finally coming into the fold with the wireless carrier officially rolling out the ability to link T-Mobile accounts with Alexa, allowing their subscribers to make and receive calls on Alexa-powered smart speakers.
New T-Mobile Dining Rewards program entices you to save your appetite for Tuesdays
Or you can carb-load with Little Caesars for a discount
T-Mobile customers might want to start planning their lunch or dinner dates on Tuesdays. Or, if those plans get ruined, maybe just pick up a pizza instead. The wireless carrier is boosting its T-Mobile Tuesdays perks program with a couple of benefits that subscribers can take advantage of all week long.
T-Mobile operates an MVNO called Metro by T-Mobile that lets you buy prepaid smartphones and plans while giving you access to T-Mobile's network for as low as $25 a month. As of today, though, your choices are expanding. T-Mobile has just unveiled plans to acquire of a duo of MVNOs — Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile — which are now officially joining the magenta family.