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|Founded=1994

|Industry=Telecommunications

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|ParentCompany=Deutsche Telekom (51.4%)

|Type=Public subsidiary

|Website=https://t-mobile.com/

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[[wikipedia:T-Mobile_US|'''T-Mobile US, Inc.''']] is an American wireless network operator headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Its largest shareholder is [[wikipedia:Deutsche_Telekom|Deutsche Telekom AG]], a company partially owned by the Federal Republic of Germany,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shareholder structure |url=https://www.telekom.com/en/investor-relations/share/shareholder-structure |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251219163520/https://www.telekom.com/en/investor-relations/share/shareholder-structure |archive-date=19 Dec 2025 |access-date=13 Apr 2025 |website=www.telekom.com}}</ref> which owns and operates telecommunications networks in several other countries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES |url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946770/000104746906003393/a2168127z20-f.htm#bk1005_significant_subsidiaries |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080916094348/https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946770/000104746906003393/a2168127z20-f.htm#bk1005_significant_subsidiaries |archive-date=16 Sep 2008 |access-date=13 Apr 2025 |website=SEC}}</ref> T-Mobile is the second largest wireless carrier in the United States, with 127.5 million subscribers as of September 30, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=T-Mobile Delivers Industry-Leading Growth in Customers, Service Revenues, Profitability and Cash Flows in Q3, Raises 2024 Guidance Across the Board |url=https://s29.q4cdn.com/310188824/files/doc_financials/2024/q3/TMUS-Q3-2024-Earnings-Release.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241024003053/https://s29.q4cdn.com/310188824/files/doc_financials/2024/q3/TMUS-Q3-2024-Earnings-Release.pdf |archive-date=24 Oct 2024 |access-date=13 Apr 2025 |website=s29.q4cdn.com}}</ref>

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The United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division required that Sprint sell several billion dollar assets to [[wikipedia:Dish_Network|Dish Network]] prior to merging with T-Mobile.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wagner |first=Alex |date=26 Jul 2019 |title=Justice Department officially approves T-Mobile and Sprint’s merger |url=https://www.tmonews.com/2019/07/justice-department-approves-t-mobile-sprint-merger/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190727074552/https://www.tmonews.com/2019/07/justice-department-approves-t-mobile-sprint-merger/ |archive-date=27 Jul 2019 |access-date=13 Apr 2025 |website=Tmo News}}</ref>

As of September 30, 2024, a T-Mobile filing with the SEC indicates multiple ongoing legal cases and consumer [[class action]] cases alleging antitrust activities, chiefly as it relates to T-Mobile's acquisition of Sprint.<ref>[https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1283699/000128369924000142/R22.htm sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1283699/000128369924000142/R22.htm]</ref> As an example, ''Dale et al. v. Deutsche Telekom AG, et al.'', filed in 2022, seeks damages in the billions because of "anticompetitive effects" (i.e. higher prices) as a result of the merger.<ref>[https://casetext.com/case/dale-v-deutsche-telekom-ag-3/ ''Dale v. Deutsche Telekom AG'', 22 C 3189 (N.D. Ill. Oct. 4, 2024)]</ref>

As of September 30, 2024, a T-Mobile filing with the SEC indicates multiple ongoing legal cases and consumer [[class action]] cases alleging antitrust activities, chiefly as it relates to T-Mobile's acquisition of Sprint.<ref>[https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1283699/000128369924000142/R22.htm sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1283699/000128369924000142/R22.htm] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250813110605/https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1283699/000128369924000142/R22.htm Archived])</ref> As an example, ''Dale et al. v. Deutsche Telekom AG, et al.'', filed in 2022, seeks damages in the billions because of "anticompetitive effects" (i.e. higher prices) as a result of the merger.<ref>[https://casetext.com/case/dale-v-deutsche-telekom-ag-3/ ''Dale v. Deutsche Telekom AG'', 22 C 3189 (N.D. Ill. Oct. 4, 2024)]</ref>

===Data breaches===

On April 1, 2025, users of a T-~~mobile~~ tracking device and app called SyncUP were subsequent to an account leak that included the profile photo, name, and exact location of accounts (primarily children).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.404media.co/t-mobile-shows-users-the-names-pictures-and-exact-locations-of-random-children/|title=T-Mobile Shows Users the Names, Pictures, and Exact Locations of Random Children|first1=Jason|last1=Koebler|first2=Emanuel|last2=Maiberg|work=404media|date=2025-04-02|access-date=2025-04-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250402173915/https://www.404media.co/t-mobile-shows-users-the-names-pictures-and-exact-locations-of-random-children/|archive-date=2025-04-02|url-status=live}}</ref> Similarly to the [[Wyze]] incident in September 2023, the location of random child accounts from different states were shown on a parent's phone.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gizmodo.com/t-mobile-bug-reveals-names-images-and-locations-of-random-children-2000584451|title=T-Mobile Bug Reveals Names, Images, and Locations of Random Children|first=Lucas|last=Ropek|work=Gizmodo|date=2025-04-03|access-date=2025-04-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250404171959/https://gizmodo.com/t-mobile-bug-reveals-names-images-and-locations-of-random-children-2000584451|archive-date=2025-04-04|url-status=live}}</ref>

On April 1, 2025, users of a T-Mobile tracking device and app called SyncUP were subsequent to an account leak that included the profile photo, name, and exact location of accounts (primarily children).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.404media.co/t-mobile-shows-users-the-names-pictures-and-exact-locations-of-random-children/|title=T-Mobile Shows Users the Names, Pictures, and Exact Locations of Random Children|first1=Jason|last1=Koebler|first2=Emanuel|last2=Maiberg|work=404media|date=2025-04-02|access-date=2025-04-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250402173915/https://www.404media.co/t-mobile-shows-users-the-names-pictures-and-exact-locations-of-random-children/|archive-date=2025-04-02|url-status=live}}</ref> Similarly to the [[Wyze]] incident in September 2023, the location of random child accounts from different states were shown on a parent's phone.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gizmodo.com/t-mobile-bug-reveals-names-images-and-locations-of-random-children-2000584451|title=T-Mobile Bug Reveals Names, Images, and Locations of Random Children|first=Lucas|last=Ropek|work=Gizmodo|date=2025-04-03|access-date=2025-04-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250404171959/https://gizmodo.com/t-mobile-bug-reveals-names-images-and-locations-of-random-children-2000584451|archive-date=2025-04-04|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Screen Recording via T-Life App===

Users of T-Mobile’s T-Life app discovered a hidden screen recording feature enabled by default. This issue is currently limited to iPhone 16 devices.

=== IMEI linking on Metro by T-Mobile ===

Metro by T-Mobile, a MVNO owned by T-Mobile US, offers a bring your own phone (BYOP) program. While it generally lets you use any device you wish, Metro does not notify customers that the IMEI of their device will be linked to that SIM, furthermore, if you attempt to use the SIM in a device that doesn't have the same IMEI, the network will reject it. This restriction is not present on T-Mobile Postpaid, T-Mobile Prepaid, or Mint Mobile.

==References==

[[Category:T-Mobile]]

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 |Founded=1994
 |Industry=Telecommunications
-|Logo=T-Mobile US Logo 2022 RGB Magenta on Transparent.svg.png
+|Logo=T-Mobile US logo.svg
 |ParentCompany=Deutsche Telekom (51.4%)
 |Type=Public subsidiary
 |Website=https://t-mobile.com/
 }}
 [[wikipedia:T-Mobile_US|'''T-Mobile US, Inc.''']] is an American wireless network operator headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Its largest shareholder is [[wikipedia:Deutsche_Telekom|Deutsche Telekom AG]], a company partially owned by the Federal Republic of Germany,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shareholder structure |url=https://www.telekom.com/en/investor-relations/share/shareholder-structure |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251219163520/https://www.telekom.com/en/investor-relations/share/shareholder-structure |archive-date=19 Dec 2025 |access-date=13 Apr 2025 |website=www.telekom.com}}</ref> which owns and operates telecommunications networks in several other countries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES |url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946770/000104746906003393/a2168127z20-f.htm#bk1005_significant_subsidiaries |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080916094348/https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946770/000104746906003393/a2168127z20-f.htm#bk1005_significant_subsidiaries |archive-date=16 Sep 2008 |access-date=13 Apr 2025 |website=SEC}}</ref> T-Mobile is the second largest wireless carrier in the United States, with 127.5 million subscribers as of September 30, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=T-Mobile Delivers Industry-Leading Growth in Customers, Service Revenues, Profitability and Cash Flows in Q3, Raises 2024 Guidance Across the Board |url=https://s29.q4cdn.com/310188824/files/doc_financials/2024/q3/TMUS-Q3-2024-Earnings-Release.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241024003053/https://s29.q4cdn.com/310188824/files/doc_financials/2024/q3/TMUS-Q3-2024-Earnings-Release.pdf |archive-date=24 Oct 2024 |access-date=13 Apr 2025 |website=s29.q4cdn.com}}</ref>
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 The United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division required that Sprint sell several billion dollar assets to [[wikipedia:Dish_Network|Dish Network]] prior to merging with T-Mobile.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wagner |first=Alex |date=26 Jul 2019 |title=Justice Department officially approves T-Mobile and Sprint’s merger |url=https://www.tmonews.com/2019/07/justice-department-approves-t-mobile-sprint-merger/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190727074552/https://www.tmonews.com/2019/07/justice-department-approves-t-mobile-sprint-merger/ |archive-date=27 Jul 2019 |access-date=13 Apr 2025 |website=Tmo News}}</ref>
-As of September 30, 2024, a T-Mobile filing with the SEC indicates multiple ongoing legal cases and consumer [[class action]] cases alleging antitrust activities, chiefly as it relates to T-Mobile's acquisition of Sprint.<ref>[https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1283699/000128369924000142/R22.htm sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1283699/000128369924000142/R22.htm]</ref> As an example, ''Dale et al. v. Deutsche Telekom AG, et al.'', filed in 2022, seeks damages in the billions because of "anticompetitive effects" (i.e. higher prices) as a result of the merger.<ref>[https://casetext.com/case/dale-v-deutsche-telekom-ag-3/ ''Dale v. Deutsche Telekom AG'', 22 C 3189 (N.D. Ill. Oct. 4, 2024)]</ref>
+As of September 30, 2024, a T-Mobile filing with the SEC indicates multiple ongoing legal cases and consumer [[class action]] cases alleging antitrust activities, chiefly as it relates to T-Mobile's acquisition of Sprint.<ref>[https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1283699/000128369924000142/R22.htm sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1283699/000128369924000142/R22.htm] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250813110605/https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1283699/000128369924000142/R22.htm Archived])</ref> As an example, ''Dale et al. v. Deutsche Telekom AG, et al.'', filed in 2022, seeks damages in the billions because of "anticompetitive effects" (i.e. higher prices) as a result of the merger.<ref>[https://casetext.com/case/dale-v-deutsche-telekom-ag-3/ ''Dale v. Deutsche Telekom AG'', 22 C 3189 (N.D. Ill. Oct. 4, 2024)]</ref>
 ===Data breaches===
-On April 1, 2025, users of a T-mobile tracking device and app called SyncUP were subsequent to an account leak that included the profile photo, name, and exact location of accounts (primarily children).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.404media.co/t-mobile-shows-users-the-names-pictures-and-exact-locations-of-random-children/|title=T-Mobile Shows Users the Names, Pictures, and Exact Locations of Random Children|first1=Jason|last1=Koebler|first2=Emanuel|last2=Maiberg|work=404media|date=2025-04-02|access-date=2025-04-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250402173915/https://www.404media.co/t-mobile-shows-users-the-names-pictures-and-exact-locations-of-random-children/|archive-date=2025-04-02|url-status=live}}</ref> Similarly to the [[Wyze]] incident in September 2023, the location of random child accounts from different states were shown on a parent's phone.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gizmodo.com/t-mobile-bug-reveals-names-images-and-locations-of-random-children-2000584451|title=T-Mobile Bug Reveals Names, Images, and Locations of Random Children|first=Lucas|last=Ropek|work=Gizmodo|date=2025-04-03|access-date=2025-04-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250404171959/https://gizmodo.com/t-mobile-bug-reveals-names-images-and-locations-of-random-children-2000584451|archive-date=2025-04-04|url-status=live}}</ref>
+On April 1, 2025, users of a T-Mobile tracking device and app called SyncUP were subsequent to an account leak that included the profile photo, name, and exact location of accounts (primarily children).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.404media.co/t-mobile-shows-users-the-names-pictures-and-exact-locations-of-random-children/|title=T-Mobile Shows Users the Names, Pictures, and Exact Locations of Random Children|first1=Jason|last1=Koebler|first2=Emanuel|last2=Maiberg|work=404media|date=2025-04-02|access-date=2025-04-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250402173915/https://www.404media.co/t-mobile-shows-users-the-names-pictures-and-exact-locations-of-random-children/|archive-date=2025-04-02|url-status=live}}</ref> Similarly to the [[Wyze]] incident in September 2023, the location of random child accounts from different states were shown on a parent's phone.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gizmodo.com/t-mobile-bug-reveals-names-images-and-locations-of-random-children-2000584451|title=T-Mobile Bug Reveals Names, Images, and Locations of Random Children|first=Lucas|last=Ropek|work=Gizmodo|date=2025-04-03|access-date=2025-04-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250404171959/https://gizmodo.com/t-mobile-bug-reveals-names-images-and-locations-of-random-children-2000584451|archive-date=2025-04-04|url-status=live}}</ref>
 ===Screen Recording via T-Life App===
 {{Main|T-Mobile T-Life app screen recording controversy}}
 Users of T-Mobile’s T-Life app discovered a hidden screen recording feature enabled by default. This issue is currently limited to iPhone 16 devices.
+=== IMEI linking on Metro by T-Mobile ===
+Metro by T-Mobile, a MVNO owned by T-Mobile US, offers a bring your own phone (BYOP) program. While it generally lets you use any device you wish, Metro does not notify customers that the IMEI of their device will be linked to that SIM, furthermore, if you attempt to use the SIM in a device that doesn't have the same IMEI, the network will reject it. This restriction is not present on T-Mobile Postpaid, T-Mobile Prepaid, or Mint Mobile.
 ==References==
 <references />
 [[Category:T-Mobile]]