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Verizon Steers Clear of a Price War, Keeping Promotions Modest
business1 month ago

Verizon Steers Clear of a Price War, Keeping Promotions Modest

Verizon has avoided launching a full-blown price war, sticking with modest promotions (like four lines for $100 with four iPhone 17s) to grow market share without hurting ARPU, while rivals haven’t slammed the brakes or launched bold retaliations. Analysts say the strategy centers on a customer-first approach rather than aggressive pricing, and the Q4 results will reveal whether more aggressive moves are needed to stem churn or capture more postpaid adds.

T-Mobile Turns On Free Starlink Texting For Storm-Affected Areas
technology1 month ago

T-Mobile Turns On Free Starlink Texting For Storm-Affected Areas

As Winter Storm Fern looms, T-Mobile activated free Starlink satellite text messaging for customers in potentially impacted areas with compatible phones, enabling basic texting and Wireless Emergency Alerts when cell towers fail; existing T-Satellite customers keep service, and the provider suggests the feature is text-only to avoid network strain.

T-Mobile Expands Free Satellite 911 Texting to All Compatible Phones
technology3 months ago

T-Mobile Expands Free Satellite 911 Texting to All Compatible Phones

T-Mobile has made its satellite-based emergency texting service, T-911, free for all compatible phones, allowing users to text emergency numbers like 911, 988, and the Veteran Crisis Line even in areas without land-based coverage. The service is easy to enable via the T-Life app for T-Mobile customers and through an eSIM process for other carriers, providing a crucial safety feature for users in remote locations.

T-Mobile Closes AutoPay Loophole, Ending Customer Discounts
technology4 months ago

T-Mobile Closes AutoPay Loophole, Ending Customer Discounts

T-Mobile is ending a workaround that allowed customers to get an AutoPay discount while paying with credit cards or Apple Pay by pre-paying their bills early. Starting October 24, using credit cards or Apple Pay for early payments will disqualify customers from the AutoPay discount, which was around $5 per month per line, due to higher processing fees. This change aligns T-Mobile with other carriers that restrict AutoPay discounts to bank or debit payments, removing a competitive advantage for some users.