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CNET
7 hours ago
- Business
- CNET
T-Mobile Announces T-Satellite: Rapid Fire Q&A with T-Mobile Exec
T-Mobile Announces T-Satellite: Rapid Fire Q&A with T-Mobile Exec T-Mobile Announces T-Satellite: Rapid Fire Q&A with T-Mobile Exec Click to unmute Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Skip Backward Skip Forward Next playlist item Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 1:42 Loaded : 5.83% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 1:42 Share Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Close Modal Dialog This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Close Modal Dialog This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. T-Mobile Announces T-Satellite: Rapid Fire Q&A with T-Mobile Exec T-Mobile Announces T-Satellite: Rapid Fire Q&A with T-Mobile Exec Jun 27, 2025 Wireless Plans Show Transcript Do you remember your first phone? We asked T-Mobile's head of marketing this and more at an event in Bellevue, where the company also announced the commercial launch date for T-Satellite, its Starlink-based satellite connectivity service (July 23).
Washington Post
9 hours ago
- Business
- Washington Post
Trump Mobile's phone service actually exists and it works
When President Donald Trump's family business announced its new wireless company early last week, I was stuck in customer purgatory that made me doubt it was real. I now have personal proof that Trump Mobile's wireless service exists and it's fine. In my testing, it's basically T-Mobile with a Trump-branded sheen. There are more questions about Trump Mobile's promised T1 smartphone. The company's website has altered its language about some phone details, including dropping that it's 'made in the USA.' A Trump Mobile spokesman told me that the company has facilities in the United States to put together the T1 phone, and that it's looking at a late summer launch. Mostly, my Trump Mobile experience offers a guide to test-driving alternatives to America's big three mobile behemoths of AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon. A new analysis suggests that switching to an alternative — though maybe not Trump Mobile — could save you hundreds of dollars a year. It's easier than ever to flirt with other phone carriers without divorcing your current one. Many newer smartphones have the option of 'eSIMs,' or virtual instructions to communicate with a wireless carrier. With an eSIM, you can almost instantly turn on a mobile carrier's service in addition to the one you're already using. The secondary option will have a different phone number. That's how I got started with Trump Mobile, but you can try it for most other carriers. After three days of limbo when I couldn't turn on the Trump Mobile service I was charged for, I finally got a customer service email with a QR code and instructions to activate the mobile service via an eSIM on my iPhone 13 Mini. (For iPhones, eSIMs are typically available for models from 2018 onward. Many Samsung and other Android phones let you use eSIMs, too.) With a couple of taps, I turned on Trump Mobile and temporarily turned off the current Verizon service. For now, that means I would pay for both. Trump Mobile charged $64.70 a month including unspecified fees, which likely makes it among the most expensive alternative providers. Next I used two apps, from Ookla and Opensignal, to track the wireless internet speeds I was getting from Trump Mobile at home, my office and around New York City. To compare, I tapped off the Trump Mobile service on my phone, turned Verizon back on and re-ran the speed tests. The mobile data speeds were often as good or better than what I was seeing when my iPhone was connected to Verizon, though occasionally much worse. Your mileage may vary. Based on my tests for the past week, Trump Mobile works fine for me. That shouldn't be surprising. Alternative providers like Trump Mobile, Mint Mobile, U.S. Mobile and the cable-and-internet companies Xfinity and Spectrum pay to use the big three carriers' networks. Trump Mobile appears to use the T-Mobile network. (The Trump Mobile spokesman said customers have a choice of the big three networks. I wasn't given that option.) If you have a good experience with T-Mobile where you live, that suggests you could also have good coverage with Trump Mobile or other carriers that use T-Mobile's network like Mint, Google Fi and Ting. Stephen Brodeur, a mobile industry expert with the wireless price comparison site Navi, told me that real-world test-drives of a mobile provider, as I'm doing with Trump Mobile, is the best way to know if it will work well for you. Brodeur also said trying phone calls is essential to stress test a mobile provider. If you decide to switch to an alternative wireless provider, you have the legal right to transfer your mobile number. You might need to pay off your smartphone if your current bill includes monthly device payments. The cost savings of switching can be huge. For example, if you have one phone line on Verizon's $72-a-month Unlimited Welcome plan and upgrade to a free iPhone 16, Navi calculates that you'd pay about $2,574 over three years. If you switched to a comparable Spectrum Mobile plan, you'd pay nearly full price for the iPhone 16 from the carrier, but your monthly bill would be $30 at most. Over three years, Navi calculates you'll save about $1,200. Phone plans aren't directly comparable. They might have different perks like streaming subscriptions or Trump Mobile's promised telemedicine service. Ahmed Khattak, U.S. Mobile's CEO, also said some smaller alternative carriers might not have all the device features you expect such as visual voicemail. James Gray from the telecom consulting firm Graystone Strategy said that you should also consider the ease of getting customer service from mobile providers. If you prefer to walk into a store for help, that might not be an option with all the non-big three providers. In a recent survey of Consumer Reports members, though, alternative providers U.S. Mobile, Consumer Cellular and Ting were the only carriers that received top marks for customer support.
Phone Arena
10 hours ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
T-Mobile needs to stop boasting about dethroning Verizon
Connectivity insights company Ookla has proclaimed that T-Mobile has the best network and the carrier is wearing the victory loud and proud. This might prove to be a grave mistake. Citing data from Ookla, T-Mobile hosted a whole event to make it known it had dethroned Verizon. Verizon rejected those claims during an event that took place a day later. The company told Fierce Wireless that it doesn't trust results published by Ookla. Verizon said that RootMetrics is more reliable. That company still says that Verizon has the most reliable 5G network. — Verizon spokesperson, June 2025 Of course, each company is going to market the results that favor them. T-Mobile may need to tone it down a little or its strategy will backfire. T-Mobile takes great pride in the fact that it went from being an underdog to the number one network in the US. T-Mobile 's CEO Mike Sievert said that it took the company years to become a dominant player and the company won't shy away from embracing the win. —Mike Sievert, T-Mobile 's CEO, June 2025 Apparently, the company wasn't sure if it should blow its own trumpet, but eventually went ahead and made the declaration about its victory over Verizon . There are two risks to that. One, customers might get the impression that the company has peaked and its network can't get any better. —Mike Sievert, T-Mobile 's CEO, June 2025 Second, T-Mobile 's boastfulness may put off some Verizon customers. That's because, as Recon Analytics founder Roger Entner explains, customers who are receptive to such messages have already heard them, but the rest are going to disregard them. —Roger Entner, Recon Analytics founder, June 2025 That's because people usually go for a carrier that offers the best service in their area. They also don't like to be told they made the wrong choice, which is exactly what T-Mobile is doing. This marketing strategy will only cause such customers to cling harder to AT&T or Verizon . T-Mobile 's acquisition of 600 MHz and Sprint's 2.5 GHz spectrum greatly helped it build its position as a 5G leader. It took the lead in many network metrics. That doesn't necessarily mean it has the greatest coverage, considering Verizon 's vast 4G LTE network might make it a better choice in rural areas. When asked for thoughts on this, T-Mobile President of Technology Ulf Ewaldsson agreed that T-Mobile doesn't have the greatest coverage in all areas, which is why it has inked roaming agreements with other companies. Aside from that, the company's coverage is on par with Verizon . Besides, if there are some areas where T-Mobile 's terrestrial network doesn't work, the same is true for Verizon , according to T-Mobile 's President of Marketing, Strategy and Products Mike Katz. If satellite-powered communication is added to the equation, T-Mobile will soon have a lot less terrestrial dead zones as its T-Satellite service launches commercially on July 23. T-Mobile and Verizon are both trying to improve their public perception in their own ways. While they are trying to one-up each other, lesser-known and non-traditional rivals are quietly wooing their customer base. Switch to Total 5G+ Unlimited 3-Month plan or Total 5G Unlimited and get a free iPhone. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Android Authority
11 hours ago
- Business
- Android Authority
This lesser-known T-Mobile discount may be on its way out the door eventually
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile is phasing out its Philo and YouTube TV discount perk, though it might remain available for up to two more years. Customers will now pay Philo directly but receive reimbursement as a T-Mobile account credit. Those affected should monitor future communications from T-Mobile closely, as the offer might end earlier. If you've been with T-Mobile for a while, you might recall that it initially tried to break into the TV market with its TVision service. After less than a year, the service shut down. Before exiting, it offered discounted TV service through either Philo or YouTube TV as an alternative for its subscribers. Unfortunately, it appears that this perk may finally be ending, though the good news is that the change could still be two years away. As first noted by Redditor Shaki8, T-Mobile is sending alerts to customers with the Philo TV discount, indicating it will now cover the service via a credit for up to 24 months rather than paying Philo directly. In short, you'll pay the full Philo bill yourself, but T-Mobile will continue crediting your T-Mobile account. This change isn't too surprising, as T-Mobile initially offered Hulu (with ads) using a similar discount code system that applied directly to your Hulu account, before integrating the perk with T-Mobile billing instead. The difference between Hulu here is that you'll still have to pay for Philo separately, but you'll get a small monthly discount on your T-Mobile bill, though the email notes it may take one to two billing cycles for this to kick in. The 'up to 24 months' phrasing also suggests the offer could technically end sooner, but T-Mobile doesn't provide further details in the email. While it's understandable that T-Mobile is revising the terms and ending the discount after 24 months — especially since it was essentially a farewell gift for TV subscribers — those using the Philo or YouTube TV discount should watch for future notices about upcoming changes. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Phone Arena
15 hours ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
One of T-Mobile's longest-running promos may not last much longer
T-Mobile T-Mobile For now, it looks like the way the discount works is simply changing. Instead of being applied directly to your Philo TV bill, it will show up as a credit on youraccount. You should see the credit pop up within one or two billing cycles. –pcm2a, Reddit, June 2025 T-Mobile hasn't confirmed if the discount could end sooner than 24 months, but the phrasing "up to" definitely leaves that door open. And judging by how similar perks (like the YouTube TV discount) quietly disappeared in the past, it wouldn't be surprising if this one follows the same path. hasn't confirmed if the discount could end sooner than 24 months, but the phrasing "up to" definitely leaves that door open. And judging by how similar perks (like the YouTube TV discount) quietly disappeared in the past, it wouldn't be surprising if this one follows the same path. Receive the latest T-Mobile news Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy –enki941, Reddit, June 2025 – rachelwelsh41, Reddit, June 2025 Some users are pretty frustrated, especially those who believed this discount was "for life" when they signed up. Back in March 2022, T-Mobile customers who redeemed their code by December 31, 2021, saying the coupon would stay active "as long as you remain an active T-Mobile subscriber and Philo customer." That wording definitely helped fuel the "for life" expectation for many. Some users are pretty frustrated, especially those who believed this discount was "for life" when they signed up. Back in March 2022, Philo extended the $10/month discount forcustomers who redeemed their code by December 31, 2021, saying the coupon would stay active "as long as you remain an activesubscriber and Philo customer." That wording definitely helped fuel the "for life" expectation for many. But others are pointing out that, as always, the fine print left some wiggle room. It is another good reminder that no matter how tempting a promo sounds, it is always important to dig into the details instead of just getting swept up in the marketing hype. Deals and discounts often come with strings attached, so reading the fine print can save you from surprises and unexpected charges down the road. – mingkee, Reddit, June 2025 Now, if you have never used Philo, this probably doesn't matter much to you. After all, T-Mobile still offers discounts on more popular streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Apple TV+, so you have got other options. But for those who did take advantage of the Philo deal, this is your heads-up: at some point, you will either have to pay the full $28 per month or cancel the service. Now, if you have never used Philo, this probably doesn't matter much to you. After all,still offers discounts on more popular streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Apple TV+, so you have got other options. But for those who did take advantage of the Philo deal, this is your heads-up: at some point, you will either have to pay the full $28 per month or cancel the service. This promo originally started as a way to soften the blow after T-Mobile shut down its TVision service. Former TVision users were given Philo discount codes and eventually, the offer expanded to all T-Mobile postpaid and Sprint consumer customers. The window to grab a promo code officially closed on June 29, 2023, with a final redemption cutoff of July 13, 2023. And if you are still on the Philo train, thanks to T-Mobile , just keep an eye on your bill. The discount is shifting over, not disappearing just yet, but still don't be caught off guard if you suddenly spot an unexpected charge. Also, if perks and discounts on streaming services matter to you and you are wondering which carrier has the best deal before switching, make sure to check out:
