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technology6 days ago•2 min saved

T-Mobile offers weekend promo: free iPhone 17 lineup with trade-ins or porting

T-Mobile is offering several free iPhone options this weekend: the iPhone 17 is free over 36 months with a qualifying trade‑in on Experience More or Experience Beyond plans; the iPhone 17e is free with a switch to nearly any qualifying plan (no trade‑in); and the iPhone 17 Pro is free by porting your number to an Experience Beyond plan (no trade‑in). Taxes on the full price and a $35 device connection fee apply upfront, with the savings disbursed as monthly credits over 24–36 months.

via Mashable|

#deals #iphone17 #porting

technology9 days ago•8 min saved

Fairphone 6+ Debuts in US as a Repairable, Security-Focused $649 Option

Fairphone 6+ debuts in the US unlocked for T-Mobile at $649, highlighting repairability and sustainability with replaceable parts, a 6.31-inch 120Hz LTPO display, Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 12GB RAM, 50MP/13MP cameras, 256GB storage plus microSD up to 2TB, Android 16 with updates through 2032, and out-of-the-box US availability.

via PhoneArena|

#fairphone #repairability #sustainability

technology11 days ago•4 min saved

T-Mobile Lets You Grab a Pixel 11 Free on Older Plans With Big Trade-In Credit

T-Mobile is offering the Google Pixel 11 (and the Pixel 11 Pro/Pro XL) for free on select legacy and Essentials plans via a trade-in promo that accepts damaged devices, with up to four devices per account and a $900 credit applied over 24 or 36 months. The deal also stacks with Costco perks (waived $35 device connection charge and a $100 Costco gift card after 90 days). Eligibility appears targeted but is generally accessible by checking the Pixel 11 listing in the T-Mobile site or T-Life app. The promo requires a commitment of about two years with T-Mobile, so consider future plans before jumping in.

via The Mobile Report|

#costco #legacy-plans #pixel-11

technology13 days ago•2 min saved

T-Mobile Drops Free iPhone 17 Deals This Weekend

T-Mobile is offering free iPhone 17 family models this weekend on a mix of plans and requirements: the iPhone 17e is free with switching to a qualifying plan (no trade-in), the iPhone 17 is free over 36 months with a trade-in on the Experience More or Experience Beyond plan, and the iPhone 17 Pro is free by porting your number to an Experience Beyond plan (no trade-in). Upfront taxes on the full phone price and a $35 device connection fee per line apply; savings come as monthly credits over 24–36 months. Deals are time-limited through the weekend.

via Mashable|

#deals #iphone17 #promotions

technology19 days ago•1 min saved

Widespread outages hit major U.S. wireless networks

Thousands of customers across AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile reported nationwide service outages around 3 p.m. EST, with earlier interruptions noted for AT&T and T-Mobile. T-Mobile said their own network was fine but issues on another provider may affect customers, while Verizon reported engineers were fixing voice service. Other providers including Boost Mobile, Straight Talk and Xfinity also reported outages.

via WWBT|

#att #outages #t-mobile

markets21 days ago•95 min saved

Starlink Mobile Targets Carriers, but Ground Infrastructure Could Delay Takeoff

SpaceX’s Starlink Mobile aims to rival AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile by combining satellite coverage with new terrestrial base stations. Starlink could begin service around 2027 and hopes to recruit customers from the big carriers, but success hinges on building extensive ground infrastructure and a large capital outlay, including rooftop femtocells rather than traditional towers. Analysts remain skeptical about near‑term competitiveness despite FCC spectrum deals expanding capacity and Musk’s promises of higher bandwidth, with investors watching how quickly a workable “fourth carrier” can emerge.

via Benzinga|

#atandt #markets #spacex

technology21 days ago•81 min saved

T-Mobile Chief Dismisses Starlink Mobile as SpaceX Bets Big on Spectrum

T-Mobile CEO Srini Gopalan dismissed Elon Musk’s Starlink Mobile as exaggerated and questioned what market gap it would serve, arguing customers won’t readily abandon established carriers even as SpaceX buys EchoStar spectrum to fuel its mobile push and plans Starlink Mobile launch in 2027; the clash highlights the difficulty of matching incumbent networks, even as T-Mobile expands satellite-backed services like T-Satellite.

via Benzinga|

#spacex #spectrum #srini-gopalan

technology21 days ago•16 min saved

T-Mobile’s Galaxy Z Fold8 on Us: Free Fold Phone With Trade-In

T-Mobile is offering the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 on Us: the phone can be free for new and existing customers who trade in a device on the Experience Beyond plan (a $1,900 value). The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is available for $200 with trade-in (or $1,100 off with a new line if you don’t trade in). Pre-orders began July 22 with an official Aug. 7 release. The carrier is also promoting other Samsung deals, including the Galaxy Flip8 and various trade-in incentives.

via hollywoodreporter.com|

#galaxy-z-fold8 #phone-deals #samsung

technology23 days ago•3 min saved

T-Mobile launches 3-year iPhone financing to ease sticker shock

T-Mobile introduced EIP Flex 36, a 36‑month financing option with zero upfront costs and, for well‑qualified buyers, 0% interest to cover the iPhone, taxes, and fees. The move follows Apple’s price increases on the iPhone lineup and the Apple Upgrade program; EIP Flex 36 could be attractive for those who plan to keep their device for three years or more, but the small print notes some customers may face up to 24% APR depending on credit.

via 9to5Mac|

#0percent-apr #apple-upgrade-program #eip-flex-36

business24 days ago•3 min saved

T-Mobile Bets on 36‑Month Financing With Experience 2.0

T-Mobile is rolling out Experience 2.0, replacing 24‑month financing for new plans with two 36‑month options: Standard (0% APR, taxes and DCC paid up front) and Flex (0% APR promo with taxes and DCC financed; otherwise APR can rise up to 24%). Existing customers who joined before Aug 4 can stay on Experience 1.0 with 24‑month financing unless they switch. The launch is Aug 6; pricing remains the same, but the zero‑out‑the‑door option could raise fraud risk while student plans are also being introduced.

via The Mobile Report|

#36-month #business #experience-20

science24 days ago•30 min saved

SpaceX targets US mobile market with Starlink-powered terrestrial network

SpaceX says it will build a terrestrial mobile network to win customers from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, using a mix of Starlink satellites and EchoStar spectrum and exploring ground-based cell ideas (femtocells) that piggyback Starlink tech. SpaceX already operates Starlink Mobile to augment carrier networks in dead zones and promises major capacity gains with next‑gen satellites, as it pitches a plan to deploy many small base stations instead of a few large towers to disrupt the US wireless market.

via theverge.com|

#mobile #science #space

tech24 days ago•28 min saved

T-Mobile folds taxes and fees into a 36-month zero-down financing option

T-Mobile launches an Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) Flex 36 that lets well-qualified customers pay for a device, taxes, and fees over 36 months with no upfront payment and 0% APR for a limited time. The plan covers phones, watches, and tablets and can be paired with promotions, though eligibility details and the offer’s expiry aren’t disclosed.

via The Verge|

#0percent-apr #equipment-installment-plan #financing

technology24 days ago•5 min saved

T-Mobile launches 'Nothing' with 0-upfront, 36-month phone financing

T-Mobile introduces Nothing, a 36-month device financing option under its EIP program that lets qualified customers get a new phone with no upfront cost by rolling taxes and fees into the loan, bringing its financing in line with Verizon and AT&T. The plan lowers monthly payments versus shorter terms, though there may be future interest after a limited-time 0% APR offer.

via PhoneArena|

#0-upfront #eip-36 #financing

technology24 days ago•4 min saved

T-Mobile Extends 3-Year Financing and Refreshes Its 2.0 Plans

T-Mobile is launching Equipment Installment Plan Flex 36, letting well‑qualified customers pay off devices over 36 months with all upfront costs folded into the payments and, for a limited time, 0% APR (though rates can range 0–24% based on credit). Simultaneously, the carrier updates its unlimited postpaid plans to 2.0 branding (Experience Beyond 2.0, Experience More 2.0, Essentials 2.0) while keeping features and pricing largely the same, and adds Student Perks discounts (as low as $30/month for Essentials Saver with AutoPay) plus a 5G Home Internet bundle for students.

via CNET|

#20-unlimited-plans #36-month-financing #equipment-installment-plan-flex-36

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

T-Mobile outage tests limits of Starlink-backed backup network

A nationwide T-Mobile outage left customers without service for hours, prompting questions about the Starlink-backed T-Satellite backup. Some users reported difficulties connecting to T-Satellite during the outage, while others managed to connect; T-Mobile frames T-Satellite as a complementary feature rather than a replacement for cellular service, and CEO Srini Gopalan has cited extremely low usage (about 0.0002–0.0003% of total network traffic). Starlink connectivity also requires a clear view of the sky, which can limit access in certain locations.

via Mashable|

#connectivity #outage #starlink