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Phone Arena
4 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
As the beta ends, T-Mobile forces some new T-Satillite subscribers to make a call or visit a store
As you might know, T-Mobile 's T-Satellite service allows a smartphone user in an area where there is no cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity to stay connected via Starlink satellites. At first, users will be limited to sending and receiving text messages and sharing their location via their phone's messaging app. Picture and voice messaging via satellite is also being pushed out now by T-Mobile . The carrier says that next, satellite data from optimized apps will be available. Eventually, users will be able to make and take calls via satellite. T-Mobile users won't have to point their phones at the sky in order to connect to a signal from a satellite. When connected to a satellite, the phone owner will see a SAT icon in the upper right of the phone's screen. T-Mobile points out that there may be short gaps in service when satellites are moving. During one of these short gaps, messages might take longer than usual to send. Even if this is the case, your phone will keep trying to deliver the message, even if you leave your device in your pocket." With the free beta for T-Satellite coming to a close last week, T-Mobile subscribers on the pricier Experience Beyond and Go5G Next plans get T-Satellite as a free perk. Other T-Mobile subscribers on other qualified plans can add the service for $10 per month for a limited time. Eventually, T-Satellite will cost them $15 per month. Non- T-Mobile customers can also sign up for T-Satellite at a rate of $10 per month for a limited time. Eventually, T-Satellite will cost them $15 per month as well. Non-T-Mobile customers who want to subscribe to T-Satellite must now make a call or visit a T-Mobile store. | Image credit-T-Mobile Why did T-Mobile make this change? The carrier says, "Since T-Satellite is now commercially available, we wanted to ensure there wasn't any confusion around the setup or activation process which is why we are directing non T-Mobile customers to call or visit a retail store." Keep in mind that there are 60 eligible devices that work with T-Satellite right now: Apple iPhone 13 iPhone 14 iPhone 15 iPhone 16 (all models) Google Motorola moto edge 2025 moto g 5G 2025 moto g 2024 moto g power 5G 2025 moto razr 2024 moto razr+ 2024 moto razr 2025 moto razr+ 2025 moto razr ultra 2025 Samsung
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Why T-Mobile US Stock Rose on Thursday
Key Points T-Mobile's Q2 results surpassed analyst expectations across the board. The wireless carrier is diversifying beyond mobile with fiber, satellite, and fixed wireless broadband services. The company's premium-class subscription plans have been popular with new subscribers in recent months. 10 stocks we like better than T-Mobile US › Shares of T-Mobile US (NASDAQ: TMUS) jumped as much as 7.6% higher on Thursday morning, following the release of strong second-quarter results. As of 1:20 p.m. ET, the stock cooled down slightly to a 6.5% price increase. T-Mobile's popular premium plans T-Mobile added 1.7 million postpaid net customers in the second quarter, led by a doubling of sign-ups for the premium-priced Experience Beyond plan. As a result, sales rose 6.9% year over year to $21.1 billion, just above the consensus analyst target at $21 billion. Earnings jumped from $2.49 to $2.84 per share, stumping the Street view of approximately $2.68. Building the network of tomorrow The company is posting industry-leading results while closing a couple of promising acquisitions. T-Mobile added 97,000 fiber-optic broadband customers from Lumos in the second quarter, and the pending buyout of UScellular will boost the company's network from 9,000 to 12,000 sites on Aug. 1. Its fixed broadband offerings are expanding with Lumos fiber, the recently launched T-Satellite service, and a wider range of home network options based on wireless 4G and 5G services. The magenta network is not sitting on its hands, but taking concrete action to stay on top of the American mobility market. Should you buy stock in T-Mobile US right now? Before you buy stock in T-Mobile US, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and T-Mobile US wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $634,627!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,046,799!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,037% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 182% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 21, 2025 Anders Bylund has positions in T-Mobile US. The Motley Fool recommends T-Mobile US. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Why T-Mobile US Stock Rose on Thursday was originally published by The Motley Fool Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Android Authority
7 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
T-Mobile is crushing AT&T and Verizon, and these plans are the secret sauce
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile added 830,000 new postpaid subscribers in the second quarter of this year. The company's consumer group president has revealed that over 60% of the new additions opt for two of its newest plans. In comparison, AT&T added 401,000 postpaid subscribers while Verizon lost 51,000 postpaid subscribers. T-Mobile added more postpaid subscribers than any other carrier in the last quarter, and according to the company, two specific plans are driving about 60% of those new sign-ups. Between April and June, the Un-carrier gained 830,000 new postpaid customers, more than double AT&T's 401,000 new subscriber additions. Verizon, on the other hand, saw a loss of 51,000 postpaid subscribers during the same period. So, what's behind T-Mobile's continued momentum? In addition to network improvements, leading speed test performance, and the rollout of its T-Satellite service, T-Mobile Consumer Group President Jon Freier told Reuters that about 60% of new customers are choosing the company's new Experience More and Experience Beyond plans. Launched in April as replacements for the Go5G Plus and Next plans, the new Experience plans offer enhanced benefits, including more mobile hotspot data and expanded international access. However, the real standout feature is T-Mobile's five-year price lock, which, at least on the face of it, guarantees no rate increases for these plans during that time. They also include free access to T-Satellite, the company's satellite texting service developed in partnership with Starlink, which recently exited beta testing. Beyond the appeal of its new plans, T-Mobile has also made meaningful improvements to its T-Life app, making account management and transactions more convenient for customers. Combine these enhancements with T-Mobile's reputation for competitive pricing, deals, and strong network performance, and it's easy to see why more consumers are making the switch. Have you recently joined T-Mobile? What influenced your decision? Let us know in the comments below.
CNET
7 days ago
- Business
- CNET
T-Mobile and Starlink's $10 a Month Satellite Texting Service Is Live. Here's How It Works
T-Mobile's T-Satellite internet service, powered by SpaceX's Starlink satellites, officially launched on Wednesday, July 23. The direct-to-cell messaging service that enables texting from anywhere isn't limited to T-Mobile customers -- AT&T and Verizon mobile customers can also purchase it for $10 a month. T-Mobile says its goal is to "eliminate mobile dead zones for good" by way of 657 Starlink satellites that'll be used exclusively for cellphone service. T-Satellite has been in beta testing since December 2024, with nearly 1.8 million users signing up so far. The new satellite texting service represents a major step forward in mobile technology: It works with most phones made during the last four years, according to T-Mobile, instead of requiring dedicated hardware. While it's available to all T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon customers for $10 a month, anyone on T-Mobile's Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plans gets it for free. "At the end of the day, it's nice to be able to send a selfie when you're in a place where there is no coverage, but it's vital to be able to connect to emergency services," Mike Katz, T-Mobile president of marketing, strategy and products, told CNET's Jeff Carlson. "We just think that with a technology like this, no customer should ever be in a situation where they are unconnected in an emergency." Sadly, T-Mobile has already had a reason to test out this emergency service, when it enabled T-Satellite earlier this week in communities affected by massive flooding in Central Texas. T-Mobile customers in the area are able to use text-to-911 and basic text messaging, and they can receive emergency alerts on compatible devices. In the future, T-Satellite will be free for emergency uses across the country. The company said 911 texting will be available later this year to "any mobile customer with a compatible device, regardless of carrier or whether or not they are subscribed to the service." What is T-Satellite? T-Satellite is a partnership between T-Mobile and Starlink that will allow direct-to-cell SMS messaging accessibility in areas where there is no cellular coverage. Starlink has more than 7,000 low-Earth orbit satellites in the sky, and now, 657 of them will be devoted entirely to T-Satellite. The goal is to expand coverage into the 500,000 square miles of the US that traditional cell towers can't reach, says T-Mobile. "When you leave the terrestrial network and you go to a place where there's no network, your phone will automatically search for and connect to the satellite network, which is quite different than any other of the satellite systems that are out there that force you to manually connect, and you have to point your phone up to the sky," says Katz. Satellite connectivity in cellphones isn't exactly new -- iPhones have had it since 2022 -- but it's typically been reserved for SOS messaging to connect you with an emergency dispatcher. On July 23, T-Satellite users will be able to send SMS texts on iPhone and Android. Android users will also get MMS immediately, with iPhone support "to follow." This means users will be able to send images and audio clips in addition to standard text messages. In October, the service will expand to include data support in third-party apps like AccuWeather, AllTrails, WhatsApp and X. The access takes advantage of hooks built into iOS and Android software, so developers can make their apps capable of sending data through the narrow amounts of bandwidth available via satellite. This is far beyond what the other phone carriers have launched so far in the satellite realm -- largely due to T-Mobile's partnership with Starlink. AT&T and Verizon have both partnered with AST SpaceMobile for satellite messaging, and Verizon told CNET's Eli Blumenthal last year that it's still planning on working with Amazon's Project Kuiper, which launched its first 27 satellites on April 28, 2025. "Despite things that our competitors have said, they are way, way behind on this technology," says Katz. How much does T-Satellite cost? T-Satellite is available to AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon customers for a standalone $10 per month. But there's one exception: Customers on T-Mobile's Experience Beyond plan ($100 per month for one line) or the Go5G Next plan will get the service for included in the cost of the plan going forward, and those on the Experience More plan ($85 per month) will get it through the end of the year. Even if you don't pay the $10 a month, T-Mobile says 911 texting will be available later this year "to any mobile customer with a compatible device, regardless of carrier." If you're a Verizon or AT&T customer, you'll have to activate T-Satellite as a second eSIM on your phone to take advantage of the service. You can find instructions on setting up the eSIM here. Which phones support T-Satellite? Most phones released in the past couple of years will work with T-Satellite. Here are the devices that are currently compatible: Apple iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 (all models) Google Google Pixel 9 Google Pixel 9A Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Motorola Moto G Stylus 2025 Moto Razr 2024 Moto Razr Plus 2024 Moto Razr 2025 Moto Razr Plus 2025 Moto Razr Ultra 2025 Moto Razr Ultra Plus 2025 Samsung Samsung Galaxy A25 5G SE* Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Samsung Galaxy A36 Samsung Galaxy A36 SE Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Samsung Galaxy A54 5G* Samsung Galaxy S21 Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Samsung Galaxy S22 Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S22 FE Samsung Galaxy S23 Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Samsung Galaxy S24 Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Samsung Galaxy S25 Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 *Some non-T-Mobile device variants are not satellite-capable. Motorola Motorola Edge 2024 Moto G 2024 Moto G Stylus 2024 Moto G 5G 2024 Moto G Stylus 5G 2024 Samsung Samsung Galaxy A14 Samsung Galaxy A15* Samsung Galaxy A16 Samsung Galaxy A35 Samsung Galaxy A53* Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro *Some non-T-Mobile device variants are not satellite-capable. T-Mobile
Globe and Mail
24-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Why T-Mobile US Stock Rose on Thursday
Key Points T-Mobile's Q2 results surpassed analyst expectations across the board. The wireless carrier is diversifying beyond mobile with fiber, satellite, and fixed wireless broadband services. The company's premium-class subscription plans have been popular with new subscribers in recent months. 10 stocks we like better than T-Mobile US › Shares of T-Mobile US (NASDAQ: TMUS) jumped as much as 7.6% higher on Thursday morning, following the release of strong second-quarter results. As of 1:20 p.m. ET, the stock cooled down slightly to a 6.5% price increase. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More » T-Mobile's popular premium plans T-Mobile added 1.7 million postpaid net customers in the second quarter, led by a doubling of sign-ups for the premium-priced Experience Beyond plan. As a result, sales rose 6.9% year over year to $21.1 billion, just above the consensus analyst target at $21 billion. Earnings jumped from $2.49 to $2.84 per share, stumping the Street view of approximately $2.68. Building the network of tomorrow The company is posting industry-leading results while closing a couple of promising acquisitions. T-Mobile added 97,000 fiber-optic broadband customers from Lumos in the second quarter, and the pending buyout of UScellular will boost the company's network from 9,000 to 12,000 sites on Aug. 1. Its fixed broadband offerings are expanding with Lumos fiber, the recently launched T-Satellite service, and a wider range of home network options based on wireless 4G and 5G services. The magenta network is not sitting on its hands, but taking concrete action to stay on top of the American mobility market. Should you invest $1,000 in T-Mobile US right now? Before you buy stock in T-Mobile US, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and T-Mobile US wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $634,627!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,046,799!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,037% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 182% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 21, 2025
