Discussion - T-Mobile CEO appears to have given up on the postpaid crown as he talks up new categories

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Supersnake100
Supersnake100
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• 7h ago

What stands out to me is that during the John Legere era, I never had the fear that T-Mobile would keep raising prices. The company seemed focused on winning and keeping customers. Today, there appears to be more emphasis on finding new revenue streams and increasing profitability. That may make sense from a business perspective, but from a customer's perspective, it doesn't feel the same.

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Supersnake100
Supersnake100
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• 7h agoedited

As a longtime T-Mobile customer, what stands out to me is how different the company feels from the John Legere era. Back then, I never worried about T-Mobile raising prices, and customer service was one of the company's biggest strengths. When I called, I could usually reach a live person quickly and get my issue resolved. Today, we've seen price increases, staff reductions, store closures, and an increasing push toward the T-Life app and automated support instead of human interaction. I understand the need to grow new revenue streams and improve efficiency, but from a customer's perspective, T-Mobile feels less focused on customer experience and more focused on profitability than it did during the Legere years. That's the biggest change I've noticed.

Please excuse my earlier post. I wasn't able to edit it once the time limit expired, so this comment is a more complete version of what I wanted to say.

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christopherarnold504
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• 1h ago

As a 5 month customer I'm sticking with T-Mobile even with its upgrade n all it's the only company that offers unlimited hotspot built into the phone plan. When I need it I know it's there especially where I live and being on fixed income I can't afford both, home Internet and cell phone service. This is a life saver.

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NovemberGold
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• 56m ago
↵christopherarnold504 said:

As a 5 month customer I'm sticking with T-Mobile even with its upgrade n all it's the only company that offers unlimited hotspot built into the phone plan. When I need it I know it's there especially where I live and being on fixed income I can't afford both, home Internet and cell phone service. This is a life saver.

If you are on a fixed income then you should ditch T-Mobile and to a MVNO cellular provider. You can get unlimited (including hotspot) for $25 per month and that includes all taxes and fees. My personal preference is Visible Wireless, but Mint Mobile and US Mobile are also good options.

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NovemberGold
NovemberGold
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• 55m ago
↵Supersnake100 said:

As a longtime T-Mobile customer, what stands out to me is how different the company feels from the John Legere era. Back then, I never worried about T-Mobile raising prices, and customer service was one of the company's biggest strengths. When I called, I could usually reach a live person quickly and get my issue resolved. Today, we've seen price increases, staff reductions, store closures, and an increasing push toward the T-Life app and automated support instead of human interaction. I understand the need to grow new revenue streams and improve efficiency, but from a customer's perspective, T-Mobile feels less focused on customer experience and more focused on profitability than it did during the Legere years. That's the biggest change I've noticed.

Please excuse my earlier post. I wasn't able to edit it once the time limit expired, so this comment is a more complete version of what I wanted to say.

Interesting. I have tried T-Mobile a number of different times. One reason, I never stayed was the terrible customer service.

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TheOfficialJW
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• 30m ago

I mean he's right, new subs are pretty much cooling off. Existing customers who appreciate the premium plans won't leave, however people who haven't changed their plans since they signed up they'll leave. TMO is doing what VZ did in the 2000s and 2010s focus on existing customers who will pay premium prices and ignore the lower financial customers as they don't bring in that much.

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