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Phone Arena
2 days ago
- Phone Arena
That T-Mobile freebie you've been waiting for has been delayed for 'unknown reasons'
You probably never expected a water bottle to make not one and not two but three different headlines (in the space of just a few weeks) on a website primarily dedicated to phones and other (sophisticated) mobile devices, but here I am, giving you the news I know so many of you are interested in and nobody wanted to hear today. This is definitely not the world's most valuable freebie, but it will certainly come in handy... at some point. A different source on Reddit (who also seems to know what he's talking about) claims "shipment delay issues" are behind the highly unusual last-minute change. In other words, T-Mo may have had trouble procuring enough water bottles to satisfy your presumably sky-high demand, so instead of potentially running out of inventory within minutes of launching the deal today, a move to "either August 5 or August 12" was decided. That definitely sounds like a wise call, even though it makes this week's T-Mobile Tuesdays slate wholly unexciting... just like so many other past collections of similar goodies and offers. It remains to be seen now if this unexpected delay will impact in any way the other big gift T-Mobile is planning to give all customers with no strings attached on August 26. Probably not, but it might be smart to not take anything for granted yet.
Phone Arena
2 days 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
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Phone Arena
T-Mobile confirms not one but two cool summer freebies are coming to a store near you soon
If you're only into T-Mobile 's loyalty-rewarding Tuesdays program for the free stuff rather than the occasional ultra-affordable movie ticket or perennial gas discounts, the "Un-carrier's" latest press release hides two nuggets of information that might make you forget about your recent price hikes for a few minutes. That leaked item from last week is today confirmed as Magenta's next big gift for all customers, but that's actually not everything the operator is preparing to throw at you at no cost this summer. After you claim your potentially life-saving water bottle on July 29, the time will come to count the days until August 26, when you'll be eligible to get a gratis stadium bag as well. The terms and conditions should be as simple and as straightforward as always... in the sense that they pretty much don't exist. All you need to do is fire up your T-Life app (ugh!), access the T-Mobile Tuesdays section, find the offer (on July 29 and August 26, remember), and visit a store around you to actually get your hands on your latest Magenta-themed (and, presumably, magenta-colored) swag. Both items are meant to celebrate and promote the return of a Friday Night 5G Lights competition that enjoyed a "wildly successful" debut last year. This is not exactly something most regular T-Mo customers need to be interested in, but if you happen to be a US high school teacher, football coach, administrator, or other "authorized" official in a town with less than 150,000 people, you may want to look into entering the contest. That's because there's a prize pool of over $4 million to be split between more than 450 schools, with weekly $5K Fridays giveaways set to take place through September 12 and various votes deciding an additional 26 winners of $25K prizes each and one school that will receive, get this, a $1 million football field upgrade, a renovated weight room, and an all-expense-paid trip to the SEC Championship Game for "select" officials and students. That's certainly more valuable than a water bottle or a stadium bag, but it's still mighty nice of T-Mobile to give everyone a little something, something this summer... in addition to free Slurpees every month, that is. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Miami Herald
13-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
T-Mobile surprises customers with a free cool summer treat
While you often hear that all mobile carriers are more or less the same, certain network operators have huge loyal customer bases who swear they are the best. What sets T-Mobile (TMUS) apart from the competition is its constant striving to improve and devise new offerings. Comments on public forums also reveal that some customers are particularly pleased with the company's prices, reception, speed, number of nearby locations, and special offers through its T-Mobile Tuesdays. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Over the last few months and maybe longer, the carrier has been dealing with customers' frustration over its series of price increases. In the first quarter of the year, T-Mobile revealed that the number of customers who cut their phone service increased by 5 basis points year-over-year. Further, the company disclosed 495,000 new postpaid customers during the first three months of the year, a number 6% lower than in the same period of last year, writes TheStreet's Patricia Battle. As the company continues to introduce new offers to win back frustrated customers, last month it celebrated nine years of giving customers more with T-Mobile Tuesdays. The carrier rolled out its special Tuesday offering back in 2016 to show customers its appreciation without any strings attached. In those nine years, T-Mobile provided more than 1.2 billion giveaways, and it continues to surprise. Soon, the carrier will be giving away a must-have summer essential. Many T-Mobile customers just love the company's freebies and discounts that are available every Tuesday. Sometimes, these include free meals, fuel perks, free DashPass, discounted movie tickets, or physical freebies. Now the Mobile Report reveals from an anonymous source that the carrier will offer free water bottles on an upcoming Tuesday. Related: T-Mobile, Apple may have a multibillion-dollar TikTok problem on their hands The timing for this freebie couldn't be better. Last month, New York's Central Park tied a record high of 96 degrees Fahrenheit, a temperature not seen since the year 1888, writes CNN Weather. What's more, the Southwest U.S. has been suffering with extreme heat. For example, in the last few weeks, there were only four days when the temperature didn't reach 100 degrees, reported CBS News. As summer heat waves burn across the country, it is extremely important to stay hydrated. T-Mobile's free bottles are stylishly black with the company logo at the bottom and brand-matching magenta-colored ring at the top. The bottle size is unknown, but these summer essentials contain a pop-out integrated straw and a spring-loaded lid. More Retail: Genius app can save money at the grocery storeParents should be more worried about Mattel's Barbie than everHome Depot, Target, Ulta and more strike back at retail crime Interested customers should check the T-Life app for the exact date of the water bottle giveaway. To get it, you need to visit a corporate store. Over the last few months, T-Mobile has made several moves and offers to retain current customers and bring back previous ones. Last month it announced it will offer free DoorDash subscriptions, including free delivery, reduced service fees, exclusive offers on eligible orders, and rideshare partner discounts. A DashPass subscription typically costs $10 per month. Related: T-Mobile makes harsh decision to lock in crucial deal approvals It has also announced the launch of a special technology, while making sure that customers with older phones can also use it. The new game-changing tech, T-Satellite, is set to go live on July 23, and it will run off of Starlink Satellite service. T-Satellite aims to solve the issue of cell phone dead zones by relying on Starlink as a cellphone tower in outer space, reports TheStreet's Christy Rakoczy. In more recent news, T-Mobile launched new deals for both new and existing customers for the devices that will be available in stores and online starting July 25. One of the deals includes buying a new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 or Galaxy Z Fold7, with $1,100 off when customers add a line or trade in a device on one of the phone carrier's Experience plans. Stay tuned as we keep you posted on new T-Mobile deals and offerings. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
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
