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Android Authority
a day ago
- Business
- Android Authority
Love T-Mobile Money? Too bad, you'll soon need to use the T-Life app instead
T-Mobile is making a big push for the T-Life app , envisioning it as the super app that does everything for you. The carrier has retired several older apps into T-Life, like the erstwhile T-Mobile and the T-Mobile Tuesdays apps. Now, the carrier is sunsetting yet another app in favor of T-Life. If you are an avid user of the T-Mobile Money app, you must make your peace with the T-Life app. Reddit users have received an email from the carrier announcing that the T-Mobile Money experience will soon move to the T-Life app. T-Mobile's website confirms the change, but also points out that a few things are changing with T-Mobile Money with the move to the T-Life app: A new home in T-Life: The T-Mobile Money app is going away. You'll access your account through the T-Life app or at The T-Mobile Money app is going away. You'll access your account through the T-Life app or at Simpler APY eligibility (starting 12/1/25): Earning 4.00% APY* on the first $3,000 will only require $200 in monthly direct deposits — no more 10 qualifying purchases. Earning 4.00% APY* on the first $3,000 will only require $200 in monthly direct deposits — no more 10 qualifying purchases. New debit card and account number: You'll receive a new card with tap-to-pay and a new account number. Be sure to update any direct deposits or auto-payments with your new info and confirm your mailing address is current so your card gets to the right place. You'll receive a new card with tap-to-pay and a new account number. Be sure to update any direct deposits or auto-payments with your new info and confirm your mailing address is current so your card gets to the right place. 'Pay Friends' feature going on pause: This feature will be temporarily unavailable while we make improvements. In the meantime, you can use external payment apps such as Venmo, Cash App, or Zelle to send money. This feature will be temporarily unavailable while we make improvements. In the meantime, you can use external payment apps such as Venmo, Cash App, or Zelle to send money. Direct Deposit setup changes: You'll no longer be able to manage Direct Deposit from within T-Mobile Money. Instead, you'll set it up directly through your employer. You'll no longer be able to manage Direct Deposit from within T-Mobile Money. Instead, you'll set it up directly through your employer. Changes to how checks work: You'll no longer be able to mail in checks for deposit — use the T-Life app to deposit checks by photo instead. Personal check writing and ordering checks will also go away. If you need to send a physical check, use the Pay Bills feature in T-Life. You'll no longer be able to mail in checks for deposit — use the T-Life app to deposit checks by photo instead. Personal check writing and ordering checks will also go away. If you need to send a physical check, use the Pay Bills feature in T-Life. Easier Got Your Back eligibility: Starting 12/1/25, all T-Mobile Money customers can qualify. Just make $200 or more in payroll-based direct deposits every 31 days, and we'll spot you up to $50 if you overdraft. T-Mobile doesn't say this out loud, but as one Reddit user points out, the fact that people are getting new debit cards and account numbers indicates that T-Mobile is possibly switching the underlying bank. The web page still notes that Coastal Community Bank provides banking services.
Phone Arena
a day ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
T-Mobile is killing yet another popular app in favor of T-Life
Has T-Mobile 's "all-in-one" T-Life app started to grow on you after the "Un-carrier" (more or less) clarified that big privacy controversy from a couple of months ago while adding (or bringing back) some highly requested features? Then you probably shouldn't be surprised that Magenta is evidently deeming this the ideal time to further expand T-Life's reach... and retire a separate app in the process. That's right, the dedicated T-Mobile Money app is preparing to go the way of the dodo... and the T-Mobile Tuesdays app, finding a "new home" in T-Life. This is very much official, mind you, and there's even a section on T-Mo's website dedicated to answering your most burning questions regarding the imminent move and thus explaininge exactly "what's new and what's different." One key detail missing is when the transition will happen, but T-Mobile Money users are promised "advance" notifications. Until then, you'll obviously be allowed to continue using your existing debit card and account "as usual", which is certainly nice of T-Mobile . Once the Money app disappears, you won't technically be forced to migrate to T-Life either (which is also nice), as the T-Mobile Money website will live on and let you access "all your banking needs" from any device. Then again, the user experience is likely to greatly differ between the two ways to access the T-Mobile Money service, and perhaps more importantly, the mobile network operator will offer you a key benefit to embrace the move to T-Life. We're talking 4 percent APY (Annual Percentage Yield) on your entire checking account balance through November 30, 2025, which is significantly better than the current 2.5 percent rate. After December 1, the 4 percent APY will be maintained for the first $3,000 in your checking account, with anything that exceeds $3,000 still qualifying for the "standard" 2.5 percent APY offered right now in the T-Mobile Money app. MinutesFromTheMall, Reddit, July 28, 2025
Phone Arena
11-07-2025
- Phone Arena
Upcoming T-Mobile Tuesdays gift will make summer more bearable
If there is one thing that can take the edge off the blistering heat, it's a cool drink, but a chilled beverage isn't always readily available when you are out and about. To keep you from feeling parched, T-Mobile may soon start distributing temperature-retaining bottles as part of the next Tuesdays' any given time, you are likely to find T-Mobile running a promo for freebies, but sometimes those free items come in the form of digital perks or subscriptions. Nothing compares to the joy of a physical gift, though, and T-Mobile makes them extra special by being season-appropriate. That's also true for the upcoming gift. The next T-Mobile Tuesdays freebie is this water bottle. | Image Credit - The Mobile Report According to images shared by The Mobile Report , the insulated water bottles will be black with an inconspicuous T-Mobile "T" logo at the bottom and a splash of magenta at the top. There's even a pop-out integrated straw, but you can also open the spring-loaded lid and drink from the spout. The bottle will likely arrive at stores later this month. | Image Credit - The Mobile Report The capacity of the bottle is not known, but it looks to be the perfect size — neither so big that it will be difficult to carry around nor so small that it won't hold enough water. It's not clear when these will be available, but July 22, the Tuesday after the next, looks like a likely date. In any case, it will pop up in T-Life when the time comes, so keep an eye out and don't forget to claim it in the have to go to a T-Mobile -owned store to grab your bottle. You may want to call ahead and inquire about availability, as stores tend to run out quickly. Customers may not love everything that T-Mobile does, but it's gestures like these that help it to grow. T-Mobile Tuesdays is a pretty popular program, which explains why Verizon has decided to replicate it. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Miami Herald
10-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
T-Mobile announces wild new offer to keep customers from leaving
T-Mobile (TMUS) is stepping up its game to recover from a major loss it suffered earlier this year following a series of price hikes. In T-Mobile's first-quarter earnings report for 2025, the company revealed that its postpaid phone churn (the number of customers who cut their phone service) increased by 5 basis points year-over-year during the quarter. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Also, while T-Mobile attracted 495,000 new postpaid phone customers during the quarter, that number is 6% lower than the amount it gained during the same quarter last year. Related: AT&T customers sound alarm on a frustrating problem During an earnings call in April, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert blamed the recent customer loss on macroeconomic pressures. "You know, I think there's a certain element out there where people are in a time of uncertainty about the future, grabbing what they can afford now," said Sievert. "And so, you're seeing kind of some amount of probably move forward of upgrades and switching." As customers cut the cord on services, T-Mobile has been aggressively rolling out new deals and perks to attract and retain customers. In March, it began making free-line offers to select phone customers. By May, T-Mobile introduced a limited-time iPhone deal that offers new customers a free iPhone 16 Pro with no trade-in required and $800 to help new customers pay off their current phones tied to other phone carriers. Just last month, T-Mobile also launched three new low-priced prepaid plans and granted customers a free DoorDash subscription (DashPass) through the T-Life app. Image source:Now, T-Mobile has announced that pre-orders for Samsung's latest slate of smartphones and smartwatches are open and has launched new deals (for new and existing customers) for the devices, which will officially be available in stores and online on July 25. For customers looking to obtain the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 or Galaxy Z Fold7, T-Mobile is offering $1,100 off either device when they add a line or trade in a device on one of the phone carrier's Experience plans. Customers can also get $600 off any Samsung Galaxy Z series smartphone (or $500 off when trading in a device) when they add a line on most plans. Related: T-Mobile announces free new perk for customers after major loss Also, customers can get $1,000 off any Samsung Galaxy Z series when they trade in a device and add a line on a Business Unlimited Ultimate plan. In addition, T-Mobile is offering up to 30% off Samsung TVs, home audio, appliances, etc., which is a deal that can be claimed in the T-Life app. Customers can also get $400 off any device in the Galaxy Watch8 series when they add a qualifying watch line. It is important to note that all discounts on devices are dispersed via 24-month billing credits. The move from T-Mobile comes as Verizon is offering significant deals on new Samsung devices. For example, Verizon customers who join the company's Unlimited Ultimate plan can get $1,100 off a Galaxy Z Fold7. More Retail: Costco quietly plans to offer a convenient service for customersT-Mobile pulls the plug on generous offer, angering customersAT&T makes generous offer to older customers Verizon also introduced a buy one, get one free deal where customers who buy a Galaxy Z Flip7 or Z Fold7 and add a new line on a Ultimate or Unlimited Plus plan can get a Galaxy Z Flip7 for free. It is no surprise that T-Mobile and Verizon are rolling out generous offers to win back customers. The phone carriers face surprising competition from cable companies, which have recently attracted price-conscious phone customers by offering bundle deals on phone, TV, and internet services. According to a recent report from MoffettNathanson, Spectrum, Comcast, and Altice USA have added 886,000 new phone customers during the first three months of 2025, which is up from the 804,000 they added during the same time period last year. Related: Verizon pulls the plug on a convenient service for customers The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Miami Herald
16-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
T-Mobile's new partnership will ease major customer concern
T-Mobile has been under fire due to privacy issues lately. The company was accused of recording users' screens by default in its T-Life app – a feature that was supposed to improve the user experience, but which had many app users very concerned about T-Mobile potentially spying on them. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Hackers also recently claimed to have stolen the details of around 64 million customers, which Cybernews confirmed, indicating that hackers had data with full names, birthdays, tax IDs, addresses, and more. T-Mobile denied that this recent breach occurred, but it wouldn't be the first time that customer data was made vulnerable, as T-Mobile is in the process of distributing payments to clients affected by a 2021 data breach as part of a $350 million settlement agreement. In light of all this controversy about T-Mobile's privacy policies and data security issues, it's not surprising that the "uncarrier" is looking for ways to appease customer concerns and reduce the risk of data falling into the wrong hands. As part of those efforts, the company recently launched a new partnership. This should help ease customers' fears about how, and with whom, T-Mobile is sharing their personal data. The newly announced T-Mobile partnership is with CLEAR, a technology company that provides identity verification services, including the popular service that makes it possible for pre-screened individuals to pass through airport security more quickly. CLEAR will be working with T-Mobile to implement its CLEAR1 identity verification platform in T-Mobile's employee verification process. This will make it possible for workers at T-Mobile to confirm their identity through a selfie instead of using a fingerprint or a one-time PIN code like they did in the past. Related: This T-Mobile free phone offer may be its hottest deal yet T-Mobile's SVP of Cybersecurity Mark Clancy has described this step as an important one in light of the rise of cybersecurity threats. "As cyber threats grow more complex and bad actors become more sophisticated, further securing T-Mobile starts with knowing exactly who's behind the screen," Clancy said. "CLEAR1 gives us a strong, identity-first approach that helps us build trust across our systems by verifying the person, not just their credentials. It's a key step in strengthening our identity verification and better protecting our infrastructure, teams, and customers." CLEAR's Chief Security Officer Jon Schlegel also believes it will help T-Mobile build more credibility on the issue of privacy and security, indicating, "Identity is the foundation of trust in every organization. CLEAR1 empowers businesses to strengthen security, reduce friction, and build confidence across their workforce." T-Mobile customers will likely be happy to have more clarity about who their customer service representatives are when they hand credit data over to them, especially in light of past security issues at T-Mobile. However, not everyone is thrilled with the implementation of CLEAR's identity verification model. Specifically, some employees have expressed concerns about whether this system will violate their privacy in the name of protecting customers. Related: T-Mobile shares game-changing tech, free for anyone to try To use the system, employees will likely need to provide both a valid ID and a face scan to CLEAR. If they don't, they may become unable to access the tools they need to do their job and help customers. Some reports also allege that CLEAR was collecting more information than necessary and was not making assurances that the data would be deleted if an employee was terminated. Employees would have the option to request that their information be deleted, but it would not necessarily happen by default. More Retail: Costco quietly plans to offer a convenient service for customersT-Mobile pulls the plug on generous offer, angering customersKellogg sounds alarm on unexpected shift in customer behavior T-Mobile has reportedly been collaborating with concerned workers about how to implement the new technology in a way they are comfortable with. But the bottom line is that the change is happening, and employees likely have few options as the carrier moves to bolster its reputation for protecting customer security and privacy. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
