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It’s been a year since we kicked off If 5G Were... to help visually demonstrate the huge coverage gap between the major U.S. 5G networks. 12 months. Nearly 365 days! In that time AT&T and Verizon haven’t closed the gap with T-Mobile at all!

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So, If 5G Were… lives on! T-Mobile’s 5G network is still nearly 2x the size of the AT&T 5G network and 4x Verizon’s. It’s like they say, some things never change.

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To celebrate the season, let’s If 5G Were… up gingerbread houses!   

But not only has T-Mobile’s network maintained a massive 5G coverage lead, we’ve greatly expanded 5G performance too. Speeds are way up via our Ultra Capacity network buildout, with <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/ookla-umlaut-5g-clean-sweep">several</a> third-party <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/opensignal-5g-wins-fastest-coverage-places">reports</a> this year showing T-Mobile’s 5G speed increase – which gives us the first 5G killer app: home broadband.

T-Mobile Home Internet can be self-installed in minutes and there aren’t any annual contracts, data caps or any of the other limitations that make Big Cable one of consumers’ most hated industries.

It’s been such a hit, even our gingerbread house family has signed-up for service (see the adorable little T-Mobile gateway sitting there on the desk).

All this talk of 5G and 5Gingerbread Houses has us thinking … you may want to construct your own sweet 5Gingerbread House and just like our 5G network — we’ve got you covered!

We asked our friend, award-winning chef Molly Yeh, who likes to whip up delicious recipes from her farm in Minnesota, to share her 5Gingerbread House decorating tips.They’re sure to make your 5Gingerbread House the fastest and most festive on the block! 1. Use SUPER sturdy gingerbread so that it doesn't break. Check out my recipe <a href="https://food52.com/blog/11857-how-to-build-a-gingerbread-farm-part-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. Don’t forget, gingerbread that's good for building is NOT good for eating. If it's strong enough to build with it'll break your teeth!  2. Use royal icing as your glue, which gets hard as a rock. Just like the gingerbread, it's not great for eating but it will glue like a charm!  3. Be patient, take your time, don't try to rush the building process, and if possible, split it up over a few days. Bake your walls and roof one day, let it cool completely, build the next day, let it dry completely, and then go to town decorating the next day. It's a marathon, not a sprint!   4. Get creative with the decor. I love using all natural decorations such as fresh or dried herbs (rosemary trees are my fave!), dried fruit, chocolate bars broken up to look like stone pathways, etc. But of course, there's always room for some brightly colored gum drops and sprinkles as well. Always finish your display with a storm of shredded coconut "snow."  5. A couple of fun techniques beyond the basics: 1- gingerbread is still pliable for a few minutes right out of the oven, so you can carefully shape hot gingerbread around a metal can (and hold it to set) to make a cylindrical silo or grain bin. 2- make windows by cutting shapes out of the dough and filling them with hard candy, which will melt down in the oven and flood the shape. Once it cools it will harden back up into a stained-glass window!

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Research shows the holidays are a particularly ripe time for phone scams. T-Mobile’s free Scam Shield app can help protect you this season. 

In October, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/oct/26/hiker-lost-on-us-mountain-ignored-calls-from-rescuers-because-he-didnt-recognise-the-number" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a hiker</a> was late returning to his car in the Colorado Rockies. Fearing he was lost, search and rescue tried calling him … repeatedly. And after multiple unanswered calls, teams were deployed across the mountain to seek out and save the lost hiker.

Except he wasn’t lost. And he had cell reception the whole time.

In fact, he got search and rescue’s calls. He just didn’t pick up because he didn’t recognize the unknown caller’s number.

And, as it turns out, he’s not alone in his thinking. 

A recent survey by T-Mobile partner <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://firstorion.com/company/" target="_blank">First Orion</a> — which specializes in network solutions to create call transparency — showed that  9 out of 10 folks say they don’t feel comfortable answering their phone when the caller is someone they don’t recognize. And 78% said they have missed at least one important call for this reason in the past month.

During the holidays, we expect important deliveries, organize parties and look forward to calls from friends and family filled with seasonal well wishes, but we are also screening calls in fear scams and robocalls. In fact, 68% of those surveyed reported missing a legitimate call regarding an order or delivery because they didn’t recognize the number calling.  

And it’s with good reason. Scammers love the holidays. The last six weeks of the year are the busiest time for scams and unwanted robocalls. During this holiday season, it is projected that Americans will receive over 27 billion scam calls, resulting in a potential 21 million scam victims and over $10 billion in losses. 

First Orion’s holiday scam report showed 57% of consumers say they receive more scam calls during the holiday season. Last year, there was a 53% increase in scam calls from the holiday season compared to the end of September. 

Thankfully, if you have T-Mobile or Metro by T-Mobile, there’s a better way to get through the season of scammers. T-Mobile has network level protection built-in to give you the information you really need to decide whether to answer a call. With Scam Block and Caller ID working together, you can rest easy knowing you will never miss the calls you want and can ignore the ones you don’t want (or never even see them at all!). This holiday season, give yourself the gift of peace of mind by making the most use of a feature you might not even realize you have: The free Scam Shield app, which is part of the <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/scam-shield-protects-customers-from-scams-robocalls" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/scam-shield-protects-customers-from-scams-robocalls">comprehensive set of protections</a> offered to T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers against the pervasive problem of scams and robocalls.

With these calls already at an all-time high, clocking in at over 127 million scam calls every workday, it’s more important than ever to make use of the holiday-saving app that is available to download right now. 

T-Mobile automatically warns every customer if a call is “Scam Likely” to keep you better informed — no action is required to get this benefit. And you can turn on Scam Block from your T-Mobile phone simply by dialing #662#. And T-Mobile is the only major wireless provider to give all their customers free Caller ID, so you know who is calling, even if they aren’t in your Contacts. And at T-Mobile you also get a verified check mark displayed when the call has been authenticated by <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press/t-mobile-calls-are-100-stir-shaken-compliant">STIR/SHAKEN </a>so you know the number on the display has not been spoofed by a scammer!T-Mobile postpaid and Metro by T-Mobile customers can download the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/scam-shield-protects-customers-from-scams-robocalls" target="_blank">Scam Shield</a> app on the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/t-mobile-scam-shield/id1367276365" target="_blank">App Store</a> or <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmobile.services.nameid&hl=en_US" target="_blank">Google Play</a> and have a dashboard at their fingertips for all the Scam Shield tools. Once the app is downloaded you can enable Scam Block (and stop those “Scam Likely” calls at the network, before they even ring) and have access to turn on Caller ID so you always know who is calling, even if they are not in your contacts!

This surge of scam calls doesn’t end until after December 23, according to T-Mobile research. (Looks like scammers like to take time off and celebrate the holidays too!) Internal data shows that 91% of T-Mobile customers who use scam protections report a noticeable positive effect, so just imagine the peace of mind you can experience if you download the Scam Shield app today and get the full spectrum of protections ahead of scammers’ favorite time of the year! 

Oh, as for that hiker? In the end, everything turned out okay, and after more than a day of being lost amidst alpines, he found his way back to safety — but not without a stern warning from the rescue agency itself:

“If you’re overdue according to your itinerary, and you start getting repeated calls from an unknown number, please answer the phone; it may be a search and rescue team trying to confirm you’re safe!”

Perhaps the best testimonial yet for taking two minutes to protect yourself, no matter where you are, and download the Scam Shield app. 

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Survey data from First Orion 2021 <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://firstorion.com/2021-holiday-scam-report/" target="_blank">Holiday Scam Report</a>. The First Orion Holiday Scam Report surveyed 2,000 U.S. mobile subscribers aged 18 and above across 48 states, and was nearly evenly split by gender, resulting in an even sampling of the U.S. mobile subscriber market at large.

Research shows the holidays are a particularly ripe time for phone scams. Thankfully, T-Mobile’s free Scam Shield app can protect you.

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Welcome to this new series created to help demystify some of the most common questions T-Mobile’s Mobile Experts get from customers — only here we bring the store to you! Here we first tackle the benefits of eSIMs, and how to activate one from the comfort of your own home.

T-Mobile's in-store Mobile Experts are veritable living encyclopedias for all things concerning our devices and network connections. Indeed, they've handled just about every pain point and answered pretty much every inquiry out there!

Some customer questions are so common, however, we thought we'd bring the Mobile Expert experience right to you in this new series called — of course — "Ask a Mobile Expert"!

Today, Houston-based Mobile Expert standout Chalice Williams takes on one of the most common customer questions right now: "What's an <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/support/devices/t-mobile-esim" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">eSIM,</a> and <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/support/devices/t-mobile-esim#heading3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">how do I activate it?</a>"

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Head over to the T-Mobile Device Support page to check out your phone’s eSIM compatibility. Here’s the link Chalice suggests in the video:

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A Little More "Expert" Advice About eSIMs

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Until recently, if you wanted to connect a phone or any device to a cellular network, you needed a physical chip called a SIM card to insert into your device. But they’re quickly becoming a thing of the past, and physical SIMs are now being replaced by embedded SIMs — or eSIM for short. They’re blank SIMs pre-built into your device that download plans instantly, so unlike SIM cards they never need to be swapped out of your phone or replaced — they update automatically. It’s been predicted that by <a href="https://www.mobile360series.com/blog/esim-future-proofing-how-can-mobile-operators-support-all-esim-devices/">2025 there will be 2 billion eSIM</a> enabled devices globally.

Speaking of globally, one of the primary benefits of using an eSIM is hassle-free traveling, because you can add a local data plan from a different provider on your eSIM that starts working from the moment you land in another country without having to physically switch out a SIM card.

"Recently, we have started using eSIMs for customers that travel a lot and don’t want to worry about losing a SIM card," says Pattrick Prickett, a Mobile Expert in James Island, South Carolina.

"Having an eSIM saves you money, because you don't need two separate devices," says Kedrian Beltran at the American Dream Mall store in Paramus, New Jersey. You can also store as many profiles and plans as you need in one device.

"The great thing about having an eSIM is that you can have multiple lines hooked up to the same device," adds Annie Perez, a Mobile Expert in Brooklyn, noting the amount of convenience and control this gives customers as being another important benefit. "You can toggle between those lines straight from your phone without requiring another application."

That's an important difference between eSIMS and T-Mobile customers using DIGITS. DIGITS is accessed via the DIGITS app or a web browser.

DIGITS Talk & Text is an optional talk and text feature that can be added to your T-Mobile plan. It gives you the ability to use two T-Mobile phone numbers on the same device — for example, one personal and one business. DIGITS does not include data — you must use your primary line's data connection. Data with paired DIGITS allows up to five devices to share the same T-Mobile phone number. Find more about DIGITS <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com%2Foffers%2Ft-mobile-digits&data=04%7C01%7CJason.Adams217%40T-Mobile.com%7C2b764d3e756e4f949dc408d9aecb6fc0%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637733011035149435%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=J7tNRwfQ%2Bg3ulmz9Ro0fh6S3YGOMB6vo35%2B0%2FQjkHdw%3D&reserved=0">here</a>.

Remember, the latest devices are built with this eSIMs new technology, but if you have an older model it's important to check if you have the capability before attempting. Just head online <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com%2Fsupport%2Fphones-tablets-devices&data=04%7C01%7CJason.Adams217%40T-Mobile.com%7C2b764d3e756e4f949dc408d9aecb6fc0%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637733011035149435%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=K3wgf%2ByuvzwQOias6LsTDRxjiqKfpwaM22io0R9sLc0%3D&reserved=0">here</a> and look up your device to find out now!

A T-Mobile Mobile Expert explains the benefits of eSIMs and shows you how to activate them from the comfort of your own home.

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New research shows that a thank you text message could be an act of gratitude that’s as effective and impactful as anything — so put your device to work this holiday season!

The season of giving — and giving thanks — is upon us. We all have that running list in our head of people to thank, but if we’re being honest, year to year we often come up short. And to nod to that age-old axiom, our best intentions could pave a road classic rock stalwarts AC/DC could wrap <a href="https://youtu.be/l482T0yNkeo">a devilish chorus</a> around.

But what was holding us back from putting our best foot forward when it comes to saying thanks in a meaningful way may have all along simply been procedural.

Look, we’re not knocking that great <a href="https://emilypost.com/shop/books/emily-posts-etiquette-18th-edition">Emily of etiquette</a> and her penchant for sending a post, but when it comes to a simple show of gratitude there’s no need for lack of a stamp and envelope to get in your way.

An impactful thank you, it seems, can be as easy as something almost all of us do several times a day — sending a text.

New research <a href="https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_is_the_best_way_to_deliver_a_thank_you">shows</a> that expressing gratitude via text message is nearly as impactful as a face-to-face thank you. Moreover, sending a text might be an even more effective message method for expressing your appreciation when you feel embarrassed or awkward about thanking someone in person. Not to mention, sending that simple text, research <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17439760.2021.1913639">also shows</a>, can help us feel more connected and boost feelings of well-being, thereby making people feel less lonely — truly positive news after the last two years of so many of us being separated and feeling so apart.

And recent data from T-Mobile suggests many of us may already be in on this act of device kindness. Year over year, from Thanksgiving 2019 to Thanksgiving 2020, texting was up 21%. Additionally, as more people turn to texts for the holidays, T-Mobile also found a 20% increase in texting at Christmas and a 5% bump at New Year’s, which is still impressive given how popular texting has been on New Year’s historically. And expectations are that those numbers will only increase this year.

So don’t let pen and paper stand in your way of making someone else — and yourself! — feel appreciated. Your best recipe for holiday success could simply be to send a “thank you” text.

As we mentioned in <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/a-holiday-psa-pick-up-the-phone">“A Holiday PSA: Pick Up the Phone”</a> last year, if you’re a tried and true old-school type who prefers something more tactile than text, you can still use your smartphone to send season’s greetings and gratitude with a handwritten note via services like <a href="https://www.handwrytten.com/">Handwrytten</a> and <a href="https://www.postable.com/">Postable</a>. Simply type in your message and the receiver’s address, and the apps will generate a handwritten letter or holiday card and take care of the mailing for you.

Ever find yourself wondering <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/mobile-etiquette-text-versus-talk">Text vs. Talk – When Is the Perfect Time for Each?</a> Our digital etiquette expert offers more tips on when text may suit you best.

New research shows that a thank you text message could be an act of gratitude that’s as effective as anything — so put your device to work this holiday!

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Grab $60 instant savings when you pair a plan and phone together — choose from three unlimited plans and five 5G or LTE phones.

BELLEVUE, Wash. — October 27, 2021 — Today, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced Metro by T-Mobile’s launch in <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/offers/t-mobile-and-metro-by-t-mobile-coming-to-walmart">over 2,300 Walmart stores</a> nationwide and new deals just for Walmart shoppers as the Un-carrier brings Americans more choice when it comes their wireless service. Starting today, get $60 off instantly at the register — the value of one month of service on Metro’s best plan ON US — when you pick up a Metro by T-Mobile phone and plan at Walmart.

No matter where you live, you deserve wireless at a price that works for you. And Metro by T-Mobile is putting great service and phones in more people’s hands in cities and towns across the nation than ever before.

At Walmart, choose from three plans at $40, $50 and $60 per month all with unlimited talk, text and high-speed smartphone data on our nationwide network and 5G access included. Every Metro by T-Mobile plan also includes <a href="https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/scam-shield">Scam Shield protection</a> with free Scam ID and Scam Block, free stuff and exclusive deals every week with <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/t-mobile-tuesdays">T-Mobile Tuesdays</a> and monthly taxes and fees already included in the plan cost. Need high-speed hotspot too? The $50 and $60 plans come with hotspot data and Google One cloud storage. Check it out:

Next choose from a line-up of five affordable 5G or LTE smartphones. While customers can pick up just a new phone, they’ll get $60 instant savings when paired with a new rate plan

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Lastly head to the register with your new phone and plan. Then activate both the plan and phone using the PIN on your receipt (don’t throw this out) and the instructions included with your new phone. You can also pick up a prepaid plan card at Walmart and load it onto your account.

Already love your phone and want to switch to Metro by T-Mobile? Simply check to see if <a href="https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/self-serve">your phone is compatible</a> and pick up a Metro SIM card and rate plan at Walmart stores or <a href="http://www.walmart.com/m/brands/metrobyt-mobile">Walmart.com</a>.

To learn more, visit your nearest Walmart store that sells Metro by T-Mobile or <a href="http://www.walmart.com/m/brands/metrobyt-mobile">Walmart.com</a>.

Follow T-Mobile’s Official Twitter Newsroom <a href="https://twitter.com/TMobileNews">@TMobileNews</a> to stay up to date with the latest company news.

*If congested, heavy data users (>35GB/mo) may notice lower speeds & Metro customers may notice lower speeds vs. T-Mobile, due to data prioritization. Video streaming at 480p. Promotional pricing and/or discounts shown are only available when device and service payment PIN are purchased at same time, in same transaction. $4 Convenience Fee for PIN applies. Plus tax for purchase of airtime PINs, which are non-refundable. Limited time offer, while supplies last. Available only at select Walmart retail stores. 5G coverage not available in some areas; capable device required for 5G. Some uses may require certain plan or feature, see MetrobyT-Mobile.com. Sales tax and regulatory fees included in the monthly plan price.

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The Un-carrier quadruples national retailer presence in 2021.  Customers can save big on America’s fastest and most reliable 5G network at Best Buy and BestBuy.com

What’s the news: T-Mobile is now available in over 900 Best Buy locations nationwide and on BestBuy.com. To date, the Un-carrier has quadrupled its national retailer footprint in 2021. And right now, customers at Best Buy can save up to $1,100 on a new iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max with a new Magenta MAX line OR save up to $900 on iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max when you sign up for ANY T-Mobile unlimited postpaid plan at Best Buy.

Why it matters: With more competition in more places than ever before, customers win.

Who it’s for: The millions who shop at Best Buy.

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Oct. 27, 2021 —T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced expanded availability in over 900 Best Buy stores nationwide. In just the last year, T-Mobile has more than quadrupled its national retailer presence and delivered on the promise of bringing more wireless choices to communities across the U.S. – while it continues to expand America’s largest, fastest and most reliable 5G network. And right now, customers shopping at Best Buy can save up to $1,100 on a new iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max with a new line of Magenta MAX OR save up to $900 on iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max when they sign up for ANY T-Mobile unlimited postpaid plan.

“Since the beginning of 2021, we’ve more than quadrupled T-Mobile’s national retailer footprint. Through these partnerships we are bringing customers access to America’s fastest and most reliable 5G network, delivering more competition than before, and providing one of the best customer experiences in wireless to more people in more places across the US,” said Jon Freier, Consumer Group President at T-Mobile. “With T-Mobile in Best Buy and on BestBuy.com even more people have even more competition for their hard-earned wireless dollars.”

Starting today at Best Buy and BestBuy.com, new and existing T-Mobile customers will be able to sign up for any of T-Mobile’s postpaid unlimited plans including <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans/essentials">Essentials</a>, <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/benefits?icid=MGPO_TMO_U_21APLTVOUS_LOYT6QFA79UT8IH25962">Magenta</a>, <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans">Magenta MAX</a>, <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans/unlimited-55-senior-discount-plans">Magenta 55+</a>, <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans/military-discount-plans?ds_rl=1264208&cmpid=MGPO_PB_P_MILITARY_43700058624145201_504870122065&gclid=CjwKCAjwzaSLBhBJEiwAJSRokp5XDaquOwTEjGNvjiAMxVMdHWgzXC-TJBHcyU5pnQI539qqg3w9FRoCxRgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">Magenta Military</a> and others. Customers can take advantage of many of T-Mobile’s latest deals and exclusive Best Buy offers and get <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/support/account/buy-a-t-mobile-device">interest-free financing</a> through T-Mobile on the latest 5G smartphones.  And with Best Buy, you can shop in store, or online with ship to home and pick up in-store options available. Those who shop in store can also get all their questions answered by trained experts about which plan or smartphone is best for their needs and budget.

With smartphone data that can’t slow down based on how much you use, <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans">Magenta MAX</a> includes great Un-carrier benefits like unlimited hotspot with 40GB of high-speed data, taxes and fees included and <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/customers/scam-shield">Scam Shield Premium</a>. And right now, all Magenta plan customers get a year of <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/offers/t-mobile-apple-tv-on-us">Apple TV+ for free</a>!

And right now, new and existing customers who are ready to trade in and trade up can save big at Best Buy.

And with that new iPhone on T-Mobile, you’ll be able to check out what 5G can really do nationwide. T-Mobile is rapidly building out a 5G network that covers nearly everyone in the country. Already, T-Mobile’s Extended Range 5G covers 308 million people across 1.7 million square miles — bigger in size than the two other major 5G networks COMBINED. 

By expanding its retail presence with partners like Best Buy, T-Mobile is working to deliver on its commitment to bring increased wireless competition and access across America. Learn more about T-Mobile’s commitment to bring the benefits of fast and reliable 5G coverage, increased competition and greater employment opportunities across the country, <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/expanded-rural-wireless-4g-5g-coverage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.

And follow T-Mobile’s Official Twitter Newsroom <a href="https://twitter.com/tmobilenews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@TMobileNews</a> to stay up to date with the latest company news.

Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. $900 off: See BestBuy.com/TradeIn for details and below. $1,100 off: $200 bill credit only available with purchase via T-Mobile installment plan, available in select Best Buy locations. Contact us before cancelling service to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g. iPhone 13 Pro 128GB - $999.99). Max 4/account. $1,100 via $900 instant trade-in credit and $200 in monthly bill credits. During congestion, heavy data users (>50GB/mo. for some plans) and customers choosing lower-prioritized plans may notice lower speeds than other customers; see plan for details. Video typically streams at 480p. MAX: Activate up to 4K UHD streaming on capable device, or video typically streams at 480p. Most Reliable: According to an audit report conducted by independent third-party umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience collected from April to September 2021. Full details at: <a href="http://www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA">www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA</a>. Fastest: ​Based on​ average, overall combined 5G speeds according to Opensignal Awards – <a href="https://www.opensignal.com/reports/2021/10/usa/mobile-network-experience-5g">USA: 5G User Experience Report October 2021</a>​, from independent analysis of mobile measurements recorded during the period June 14 - September 11, 2021 © 2021 Opensignal Limited.​

BEST BUY SAVE UP TO $900 ON IPHONE 13 SERIES AFTER TRADE-IN OFFER: *Available in limited locations only. Customer can purchase online but must choose Store Pickup for purchase and trade-in. Valid only on in store trade-in of a smartphone in good working condition. Upon trade-in of an eligible phone, customer will receive value toward a new phone. Trade-in offer does not apply to prepaid phones. At time of purchase customer’s trade-in phone will be evaluated, and savings will be applied to purchase transaction. Upon date of fulfillment, customer must trade-in same phone in same condition. $900 total savings based on $900 trade in value with trade-in of an iPhone 12 Pro and new or upgrade activation for T-Mobile. If trade-in phone or condition changes, value of trade-in savings will no longer be valid and phone purchase is subject to cancellation. Fulfillment subject to phone availability. Offer is not valid if not redeemed during promotional period. Taxes/surcharges due at time of purchase. Taxes applied to price of phone prior to the trade-in credit. Not all phones are eligible for trade-in and trade-in value may vary. Customer must own trade-in phone. Condition, documentation, and accessories may affect value. Excludes phones that are cracked or that lack power. Not available in all locations and some stores may have additional limitations. You are responsible for removing any data from your product before providing the product for evaluation. You will be required to agree to the terms & conditions. Best Buy reserves the right to refuse any trade-in or to limit quantities for any reason. Not compatible with other trade-in offers. No rainchecks. See a Blue Shirt or BestBuy.com/Trade-In for details.

About T-Mobile T-Mobile U.S. Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America’s supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile’s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Sprint. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/">https://www.t-mobile.com</a>.

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5G unleashes your network to give you more, and new data shows T-Mobile’s Magenta MAX plan is helping people make use of it all — with thousands more minutes of video streamed and social media posts made! Check out what more you can do with Magenta MAX.

Making every minute count. After more than a year of learning what staying apart feels like, we certainly have come to appreciate every minute we have together. Talking, sharing and connecting with our loved ones is a gift we’ll never again take for granted. (We promise, Nana!)

It’s no surprise that just six months after T-Mobile launched <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans">Magenta MAX</a> — a plan that can’t slow you down based on how much smartphone data you use — it quickly became the Un-carrier’s most popular plan.

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And why is it so popular? Well, before Magenta MAX, smartphone plans were built for lower capacity 4G LTE networks — because 4G LTE was the best any wireless provider could do. But now we’re in the 5G era and T-Mobile introduced Magenta MAX, the first plan to be built specifically for what T-Mobile’s 5G can do thanks to its industry-leading coverage with Extended Range 5G and even faster speeds with Ultra Capacity 5G. It challenges the limits imposed by older technologies, and customers are loving the freedom and the benefits!

And they are great benefits. We’re talking things like Netflix (on us!), 40GB of high-speed hotspot data, activating up to 4K UH streaming, unlimited Gogo in-flight Wi-Fi and texting — as well as Scam Shield Premium protection.

Today over 50% of Magenta MAX customers use a <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/devices/5g-phones" data-type="URL">5G smartphone</a>, and they are streaming 39% more video, using 36% more data for social media (that's 14 more posts a day!), and their mobile hotspot data usage is double that of other T-Mobile customers.

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To put this in more tangible numbers, customers with <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans">Magenta MAX</a> on average have each watched the equivalent 2,100 more minutes of video and made 2,600 more posts on social media! That’s what happens when you give customers a powerful 5G network and a plan built for 5G.

In other words, Magenta MAX is perfect for any new 5G smartphone upgrade you may be thinking of making.

“These new usage numbers make so much sense,” says Mobile Expert and 10-year T-Mobile veteran Chalice Williams, who sees customers day in and day out at her Houston store — and has a finger on the pulse of what they’re looking for. “Lately we’ve had more people actually come in and ask for the Magenta MAX plan rather than us having to inform them of all the reasons it’s packed with such great benefits for our customers.”

So, almost ready to MAX out? Here are just a few ways that Magenta MAX can supercharge your daily activities with a little extra 5G support!

Tis the season of innovation, and if you’ve been looking at your phone thinking that it might work better as a paperweight — it might just be time for that device upgrade. Luckily, there are lots of great new 5G devices on the market these days, and a 5G-enabled smartphone is the way to go. That’s important because with T-Mobile’s <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/umlaut-pcmag-wins">industry-leading 5G network</a> — America’s largest, fastest and most reliable — these devices can reach their full potential. With plans like Magenta MAX, your new 5G smartphone will be operating on a network that is optimized for its unique capabilities. Work smarter, not harder, by pairing your device with a plan like Magenta MAX.

And with the launch of the latest iPhone, T-Mobile is sweetening the deal! Right now, you can get an iPhone 13 free with eligible trade-in on Magenta MAX and with <a href="https://bit.ly/upgradeforever" data-type="URL" data-id="https://bit.ly/upgradeforever">T‑Mobile’s Forever Upgrade</a> get up to $800 off your next iPhone every two years ... forever.

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We’ve all been there — you’re at a coffee shop, bus stop or your favorite park trying to get service with less-than-ideal public Wi-Fi. In moments like these, having <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/iot-devices/hotspots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a dependable hotspot</a> is essential. With Magenta MAX, you’ll have one of the most generous hotspot plans — 40GB of high-speed hotspot data! And that means plenty of high-speed Internet on the go. No more struggle scrolling and slow loading on your connected device, your hotspot means easy connection at any time!

Got some time to kill and want to catch up with your favorite streaming addiction? Long bus ride home or stuck waiting in line? Magenta MAX’s streaming benefits let you watch from anywhere and are here to add more entertainment to your day with Netflix on Us and the ability to stream up to 4K video included.

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