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CNET
4 days ago
- Business
- CNET
T-Mobile Is Feeling Generous, Gifting Customers a Free Premium iPhone 16 Pro
Most major cell service providers require you to sign a multi-year contract, so choosing the right one is a big decision. You'll want to consider factors like the coverage in your area and how many lines you're looking to add, but most carriers also offer some serious deals that could sway your decision one way or another. And there are some excellent T-Mobile deals you can take advantage of right now that make it a pretty competitive pick -- especially for fans of Apple looking to upgrade. T-Mobile has some bargains up for grabs, including free lines and streaming services. But one highlight worth noting is the chance for you to snag yourself the top-rated iPhone 16 Pro for free. The language on some of these offers can be a little confusing, so we've broken down how T-Mobile's current deals work below. Also note that there aren't any set expirations for these offers, so they could vanish at any moment. We wouldn't wait too long if you're hoping to take advantage of these savings. Apple/CNET Free iPhone 16 Pro The premium iPhone 16 Pro is one of the absolute best phones of 2025, but it also comes with a premium $1,000 starting price. So a chance to pick one up for free is a pretty serious bargain. To take advantage of this iPhone deal, you'll need to switch your existing number over from another carrier and activate a new line on an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan. This discount will then be applied as bill credits over a 24-month period. See at T-Mobile T-Mobile/CNET Up to $800 to pay off current contracts T-Mobile is offering some serious savings if you're looking to switch carriers. Port in your existing number from a major competitor (including AT&T, Verizon, US Cellular and more) and it will give you up to $800 to help pay off your current device. Though it's important to note that this is a rebate offer, which means you'll have to pay off the phone yourself first, bring in a copy of your most recent bill and then you'll get the cash back in the form of a virtual prepaid MasterCard. This offer is valid for up to four lines. See at T-Mobile T-Mobile/CNET 5-year price guarantee When you're signing a multi-year contract, you'll want to make sure you know exactly what you're getting yourself into. That's why T-Mobile is offering a five-year price guarantee on its Experience More and Experience Beyond plans. This means that the monthly costs for all "on-network talk, text, and 5G data." Though note that select taxes and fees are exempt from this promise. See at T-Mobile T-Mobile/CNET Save 20% on family plans vs. competitors T-Mobile is offering one of the best phone plan deals in the game right now for those adding multiple lines. Those on an Essentials, Experience More or Experience Beyond plan can add a third line completely free. That means you can get coverage for as little as $30 per line per month, which saves you up to 20% compared to similar plans at AT&T or Verizon. The Experience plans also come with tons of other benefits like free streaming services, unlimited texting in over 200 countries, a one-year AAA membership and more. See at T-Mobile Why these deals matter You more or less need a phone with reliable coverage these days, but costs can add up quick. Whether you're looking to upgrade your mobile device or shopping for the best family plans out there, these T-Mobile deals can help save you some serious cash each month.
CNET
5 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Switch to T-Mobile and Score Some Serious Savings on Phones and Plans
Most major cell service providers require you to sign a multi-year contract, so choosing the right one is a big decision. You'll want to consider factors like the coverage in your area and how many lines you're looking to add, but most carriers also offer some serious deals that could sway your decision one way or another. And there are some excellent T-Mobile deals you can take advantage of right now that make it a pretty competitive pick. These include bargains like free lines and streaming services, or even a chance to snag yourself the top-rated iPhone 16 Pro for free. However, the language on these offers can be a little confusing, so we've broken down how they work below. Also note that there aren't any set expirations for these offers, so they could vanish at any moment. We wouldn't wait too long if you're hoping to take advantage of these savings. Apple/CNET Free iPhone 16 Pro The premium iPhone 16 Pro is one of the absolute best phones of 2025, but it also comes with a premium $1,000 starting price. So a chance to pick one up for free is a pretty serious bargain. To take advantage of this iPhone deal, you'll need to switch your existing number over from another carrier and activate a new line on an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan. This discount will then be applied as bill credits over a 24-month period. See at T-Mobile T-Mobile Up to $800 to pay off current contracts T-Mobile is offering some serious savings if you're looking to switch carriers. Port in your existing number from a major competitor (including AT&T, Verizon, US Cellular and more) and it will give you up to $800 to help pay off your current device. Though it's important to note that this is a rebate offer, which means you'll have to pay off the phone yourself first, bring in a copy of your most recent bill and then you'll get the cash back in the form of a virtual prepaid MasterCard. This offer is valid for up to four lines. See at T-Mobile T-Mobile/CNET 5-year price guarantee When you're signing a multi-year contract, you'll want to make sure you know exactly what you're getting yourself into. That's why T-Mobile is offering a five-year price guarantee on its Experience More and Experience Beyond plans. This means that the monthly costs for all "on-network talk, text, and 5G data." Though note that select taxes and fees are exempt from this promise. See at T-Mobile T-Mobile/CNET Save 20% on family plans vs. competitors T-Mobile is offering one of the best phone plan deals in the game right now for those adding multiple lines. Those on an Essentials, Experience More or Experience Beyond plan can add a third line completely free. That means you can get coverage for as little as $30 per line per month, which saves you up to 20% compared to similar plans at AT&T or Verizon. The Experience plans also come with tons of other benefits like free streaming services, unlimited texting in over 200 countries, a one-year AAA membership and more. See at T-Mobile Why these deals matter You more or less need a phone with reliable coverage these days, but costs can add up quick. Whether you're looking to upgrade your mobile device or shopping for the best family plans out there, these T-Mobile deals can help save you some serious cash each month.
Phone Arena
23-05-2025
- Phone Arena
T-Mobile Starlink beta's list of eligible devices reduced, some phones no longer allowed
T-Mobile's collaboration with SpaceX's Starlink is a super cool feature that brings satellite-based cell service to dead spots with no coverage across the country. The ongoing beta, free until July, has apparently seen its list of compatible devices reduced, and some phones that were eligible for the service are no longer supported.A T-Mobile user discovered this when they realized that their Samsung Galaxy S23 said that it didn't support a satellite connection. This came as a surprise as the person was getting ready to head out of town and give the Starlink beta a go. Naturally, they called T-Mobile 's customer support and were informed that the list of eligible devices had been shortened. This change, according to the T-Mobile representative, came into effect on May 17, around seven days ago. No reason was given as to why, possibly to reduce load on a system that is currently prioritizing first responders, but the Galaxy S23 is also no longer supported. The user was fortunately able to share the updated list of eligible devices for the T-Mobile Starlink beta. Updated list of compatible devices for the T-Mobile Starlink beta. | Image credit — Reddit The beta program has seen mixed results till now. Some users are disappointed by the performance, while others say that it has worked flawlessly for them. One T-Mobile user shared their experience using Starlink on an iPhone 13 out in the middle of nowhere, and it worked iPhone 13 only recently became eligible for the T-Mobile Starlink beta after receiving iOS 18.5. However, the new updated list shown above does not mention the iPhone 13 . It's unclear whether that list might be a bit incomplete or whether support for the iPhone 13 has again been revoked. AT&T and Verizon are both partnering with ATS SpaceMobile for their satellite cell services. The two carriers expect their offering to be fully operational by next year. SpaceX's satellite array is vastly larger than ATS SpaceMobile's, but it remains to be seen whether that helps T-Mobile win the satellite service competition. All three carriers will also be providing satellite-based data services to their customers. The updated list of eligible devices for the T-Mobile Starlink beta doesn't seem to have gained any publicity yet. We've reached out to T-Mobile for a comment and will update the story when we have a response.
CBC
20-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
MHA says province looking at financial help after C.B.N. wildfire
Steve Crocker also weighs in on improving cellular service in the region Media Video | C.B.N fire shows still 'a lot of work to be done' on cell service coverage, says new N.L. tech minister Caption: Steve Crocker is the MHA for the area that saw 12 homes destroyed in a wildfire. Residents of Small Point–Adam's Cove–Blackhead–Broad Cove say a scary situation was made even worse because of poor, and in some cases, zero, cell reception. Open Full Embed in New Tab Loading external pages may require significantly more data usage than loading CBC Lite story pages. The MHA for Carbonear–Trinity–Bay de Verde says the provincial government is assessing the damage done by a raging wildfire in Conception Bay North last week. Steve Crocker's district includes Small Point–Adam's Cove–Blackhead–Broad Cove, where the fire destroyed at least 12 houses and hit about 45 structures in total. Crocker spoke with CBC News on Monday about the government's response to the event. CBC News asked whether the province is planning any financial help for the people affected by the fire. Crocker said some residents may be eligible for the federal Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements program, but N.L. is talking about offering help at a provincial level. "That's a conversation we will continue to have through other government departments," he said. In the meantime, Crocker is encouraging people to remove debris from their properties and to keep their grass trimmed during the warmer months to lessen the damage from any possible fires in the future. He said a fire ban in the Conception Bay North region might be helpful, because this year "is going to be very bad." Cellular concerns But Adam's Cove residents like Pauline White have renewed their calls for improved cellular service in the area since the fire. "We had a cell phone that we couldn't use. There was no wi-fi, no cell signal. I couldn't get a hold of any of my family to let them know that we were OK. I couldn't let anybody know about the house," White told CBC News on Friday. On Monday, she said Eastlink customers in her town were told the company will not restore internet until May 29. CBC News has asked Eastlink for a response. The town also woke up without service from Bell on Sunday morning due to fire damage to the company's infrastructure, depleting its already spotty cellular service. Crocker — who is also the minister of industry, energy and technology — said cell service has been a longtime challenge in that region of the province. He said his department works closely with companies like Bell, but more work could be done. "Obviously it is a significant challenge," said Crocker. "And when you see circumstances like [what happened] this past week, it highlights the need." In an email, Sonja Pomeroy — a spokesperson for Premier John Hogan — said "Premier Hogan was regularly briefed on the wildfires and the impacts they were having on communities."
