[Skip to content](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press/t-mobile-statement-presidential-campaign-text-to-contribute#maincontent) [Newsroom](https://www.t-mobile.com/news)Toggle secondary navigation - [Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/network) - [Devices](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/devices) - [Un-carrier](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/un-carrier) - [Community](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/community) - [Offers](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/offers) - [Business](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/business) English [Press Release](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press) # T‑Mobile Statement: Presidential Campaign Text-To-Contribute August 22, 2012  2 min read - Facebook IconShare on Facebook - Share on Twitter - LinkedIn IconShare on LinkedIn Bellevue, Wash. — Aug. 23, 2012 Beginning today, T‑Mobile will put into operation a new program, recently authorized by the Federal Election Commission (FEC), which will enable T‑Mobile customers to text presidential campaign contributions using their mobile phones. T‑Mobile moved quickly to enable this capability in accordance with FEC guidelines utilizing our established direct carrier billing solution. The program is currently being limited to the two U.S. presidential campaigns, and each campaign is responsible for providing shortcode information that can be used to make contributions via text message. __Lindsay Morio__ T‑Mobile USA Media Relations 425-383-4002 [mediarelations@t‑mobile.com](mailto:mediarelations@t-mobile.com) About T‑Mobile USA: Based in Bellevue, Wash., T‑Mobile USA, Inc. is the U.S. wireless operation of Deutsche Telekom AG (OTCQX: DTEGY). By the end of the second quarter of 2012, approximately 130 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group — 33.2 million by T‑Mobile USA — all via a common technology platform based on GSM and UMTS and additionally HSPA+ 21/HSPA+ 42. T‑Mobile USA’s innovative wireless products and services help empower people to connect to those who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T‑Mobile USA among the highest in numerous regions throughout the U.S. in wireless customer care and call quality. In order to provide comparability with the results of other US wireless carriers, all financial amounts are in US dollars and are based on accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). T‑Mobile USA results are included in the consolidated results of Deutsche Telekom, but differ from the information contained herein as, among other things, Deutsche Telekom reports financial results in Euros and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). For more information, please visit http://www.T‑Mobile.com. T‑Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG. For further information on Deutsche Telekom, please visit www.telekom.de/investor-relations. ## Related Stories [More Stories](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/stories) [ \ BusinessPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Announces Planned Chief Financial Officer Transition__ \ September 03, 2026|5 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/t-mobile-announces-cfo-transition) [ \ BusinessPress Release \ __T‑Mobile US, Inc. to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences__ \ September 02, 2026|2 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/t-mobile-presenting-at-2026-citi-and-goldman-sachs-conferences) [ \ BusinessPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Completes Sale of 800 MHz Spectrum Portfolio to Grain Management__ \ August 11, 2026|2 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/t-mobile-completes-sale-of-800-mhz-spectrum-portfolio-to-grain-management) [ \ Un-carrierPress Release \ __Introducing Nothing. T‑Mobile Eliminates Upfront Costs — One of Wireless’ Biggest Barriers to Switching__ \ August 04, 2026|8 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/eip-flex-36)