T-Mobile’s joint venture with EQT to acquire Lumos marks a strategic leap in expanding T-Mobile’s broadband offerings. By transitioning Lumos customers to T-Mobile Fiber, this acquisition positions T-Mobile as a formidable player in fiber services. The $950 million investment aims to enhance network expansion.
T-Mobile US is pioneering advancements in 5G Advanced technology with breakthrough field tests utilizing six-component carrier aggregation. These tests leveraged Nokia and Qualcomm technologies, achieving downlink speeds of 6.3 Gbps, showcasing the future potential of 5G networks.
Telness Tech expands into the U.S., partnering with T-Mobile to empower MVNOs through automation and 5G connectivity. CEO Martina Klingvall calls it a milestone in global expansion, enhancing flexibility and scalability for operators.
T-Mobile US is transforming into a dynamic tech company through a partnership with Red Hat’s OpenShift Platform. This shift enhances T-Mobile’s private cloud capabilities and operational efficiency.
T-Mobile US introduces its Starlink public beta, addressing network gaps by covering over 500,000 miles where traditional networks struggle. The Starlink service ensures seamless connectivity, automatically switching networks when out of coverage.
Apple is reportedly testing direct satellite connectivity for iPhones in partnership with Starlink and T-Mobile. This initiative, enabled by iOS 18.3, allows select T-Mobile users to text via satellite in areas without cellular coverage.
T-Mobile has launched Starlink satellite messaging for Samsung Galaxy devices, enhancing off-grid connectivity for Galaxy S24 users in the U.S. This beta service utilizes a low-earth orbit constellation, enabling text communication in areas without cellular coverage.
T-Mobile US has agreed to acquire Vistar Media for $600 million, expanding into the DOOH advertising market. This acquisition aims to enhance T-Mobile’s advertising capabilities by combining its customer data with Vistar’s technology, targeting more personalized ad experiences.
The state of Washington is pursuing legal action against T-Mobile over a massive 2021 data breach affecting millions. The incident underscores the growing cybersecurity challenges faced by telecom providers.
T-Mobile US is redefining telecommunications by launching its innovative beta direct-to-cellular service with Starlink in 2025, aiming to eliminate cellular dead zones. Starting with text messaging, with future voice and data expansion, this service promises to enhance connectivity seamlessly.
