insert_link Tech Made Simple T-Mobile postpones shutdown of Sprint 3G network to March 2022 T-Mobile states that they will delay the planned shutdown of Sprint’s 3G network by three months to ensure its “partners” have time to help customers with the transition. It had originally planned to phase out the network in January; that date has now been pushed to March 31st, 2022. “Recently it’s become increasingly clear that some of those partners haven’t followed through on their responsibility to help their customers through […] todayOctober 28, 2021
insert_link Tech Made Simple Hacker claims responsibility for T-Mobile attack and Bashes their Security Protocols The Verge reports that the person claiming to be behind the T-Mobile data breach that exposed almost 50 million people’s info has come forward to reveal his identity and to criticize T-Mobile’s security, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. John Binns told the WSJ that he was behind the attack and provided evidence that he could access accounts associated with it, and he went into detail about how he was able to pull it off […] todayAugust 30, 2021
insert_link Tech Made Simple T-Mobile is giving customers a free year of Apple TV Plus T-Mobile has announced a new promotional perk for its customers: starting on August 25th, both new and existing subscribers to its Magenta and Magenta Max plans can get a year’s subscription to Apple TV Plus. The deal applies to virtually any of T-Mobile’s post-paid customers that it classifies as part of those plans, including its Magenta 55 Plus, Magenta Military, Magenta First Responders, Sprint Unlimited Plus, Sprint Premium, and T-Mobile […] todayAugust 25, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness If you’re struggling this holiday season, T-Mobile offers 988 number for Mental Health Services The holidays are typically a very tough time of year emotionally for many, and it's even tougher for those who struggle with mental illness. Factor in 2020, and Covid-19, and well, you get the picture. Perhaps that's why T-Mobile has leaped ahead of the FCC's deadline (which is over a year and a half away), and added support for the 988 emergency mental health services number now. In the company's […] todayNovember 25, 2020
insert_link Tech Made Simple In the age of Coronavirus, Senate Democrats call on Telcom Industry to lift Limits and Fees for Students A group of Democratic senators is calling on the telecom industry to lift their limits and fees associated with heightened broadband use for students in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In a letter addressed to the CEOs of telecom companies including AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, and T-Mobile last Friday, senators like Mark Warner (D-VA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) requested that the telecoms temporarily suspend data caps, overage […] todaySeptember 16, 2020
insert_link Tech Made Simple AT&T CEO addresses major surge in Mobile and Wi-Fi usage as more people Work from Home AT&T’s networks have seen a surge of usage since companies around the United States have asked employees to work from home and schools have moved online following the COVID-19 outbreak. CEO Randall Stephenson told CNN’s Brian Stelter on today’s Reliable Sources that “mobile volumes are up 40 percent,” and “Wi-Fi calling volumes are up 100 percent.” Stephenson added the network infrastructures are “performing quite well,” but noted the company is […] todayMarch 24, 2020
insert_link Tech Made Simple ZenKey’s Password App is Coming… Slowly Last September, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon announced Project Verify, a way to log into apps without making a new account or password by instead relying on your smartphone to authenticate your identity. Think of it like the buttons you’ve likely seen that let you sign into apps and websites using your Facebook or Google account. Now, Project Verify has an official name — ZenKey — and it’s starting to […] todayOctober 10, 2019
insert_link Tech Made Simple FCC Says “Yes” to T-Mobile and Sprint Merger, but Will the Justice Department Nix the Deal? T-Mobile and Sprint started the day with very good news when FCC chairman Ajit Pai said he would urge the commission to approve their industry-transforming merger. Stocks of both companies soared soon after. But only a few hours later, Bloomberg reported that the US Department of Justice was leaning toward blocking the merger over antitrust concerns. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard that the Justice Department remains unconvinced that […] todayMay 23, 2019
insert_link Tech Made Simple What’s the Beef between the US Government and Huawei? After months of speculation, President Trump signed an executive order giving the federal government the power to block US companies from buying foreign-made telecommunications equipment deemed a national security risk. Under the order, which gives the secretary of commerce power to determine which transactions may be potential risks, no single company is immediately marked as a threat. But the plan is largely seen as a move against China-based Huawei, which […] todayMay 22, 2019
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