SIM swaps are one of the biggest security threats we face, allowing criminals to access most services protected by two-factor authentication. The situation could be about to get even worse, as we learn of an apparent large-scale attempt to bribe T-Mobile and Verizon workers to facilitate the swaps. While new rules and security features are supposed to make these attacks harder to pull off, now would be an excellent time to ensure your accounts are protected by authenticator apps rather than...
With the prevalence of SIM swap scams, it’s high time that carriers finally do something about them. It looks like T-Mobile is addressing this concern. The Mobile Report recently obtained a document that discusses the upcoming changes T-Mobile has in store for approving SIM swaps. The document reveals two big changes that T-Mobile has in store. The first is a new system called Account Change Engine (ACE). [read full article]
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave its stamp of approval for T-Mobile’s $1.3 billion deal to buy Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile.
TMUS appears to be a better pick now compared to T, given the solid EPS growth in recent quarters, greater 5G coverage and robust demand for postpaid services.
It looks like T-Mobile could be shaking things up with its monthly rate plan options. As reported by Deutsche Bank’s analyst, Bryan Kraft (via PhoneArena), the Un-carrier might need to increase its prices sometime in June. The analyst said: “T-Mobile has been more measured than its large competitors in talking price, actually doing very little to date. While T-Mobile now seems about to take a somewhat larger [read full article]
T-Mobile is set to move forward with its acquisition of Ka'ena Corp, the parent company of budget mobile service providers Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile, after receiving the green light from the FCC.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and T-Mobile announced the completion of a statewide $290 million multi-year 5G network investment. Over the past three years, T-Mobile improved Ultra Capacity 5G (5G UC) for over 1.7 million Louisianans. This includes residents in small towns and rural areas. This expansion provides access to 5G UC coverage in new areas.
Administrators blamed a former employee for failing to share updated cost estimates. But a new report found that their failure to account for inflation led to budget overages.
“It doesn't turn into a LinkedIn post, right? It's not a quick hit. It's real. It's deep. And it's not for show.”
The carrier first announced the acquisition last year.
It’s official! T-Mobile has received the approval of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its proposed acquisition of Ka’ena Corporation and its assets, Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile. The Un-carrier previously announced its plans to acquire Ryan Reynolds’ MVNO brand for $1.35 billion. When Mike Sievert announced this, he promised to “work to further their success.” Now that the acquisition has been approved, the transaction is expected to close on May 1. Just a few days ago, ...
The FCC has fined the four major U.S. wireless carriers for failing to protect and selling customers' sensitive location-based data.