[New] T-Mobile is leveraging its scale and nationwide 5G Advanced network to expand into new growth areas, including advertising, financial services, and long-term opportunities in edge and physical AI.
T-Mobile Newsroom
[New] T-Mobile said it will stop reporting postpaid phone subscriber additions starting this quarter, as it shifts focus to account growth and average revenue per account.
1470 & 100.3 WMBD
[New] In the United States, operators such as T-Mobile have begun positioning nationwide standalone networks as the foundation for future 5G Advanced capabilities, with broader feature enablement expected as standards and device ecosystems mature.
Ookla
[New] Mint Mobile leads 2026 rankings with disruptive bulk-prepaid plans on T-Mobile's 5G network, offering 5GB-40GB data for 3-12 months upfront.
Sheerbit technologies
Device Growth Expected to Slow in 2026 Shipments of mobile phones, PCs, and tablets continue to grow steadily.
Gartner
Even as mobile phones have become pervasive, so have security threats: 85% of respondents in a Verizon survey said mobile device-related threats are on the rise.
Samsung Business Insights
Algeria plans to extend mobile network coverage to 4,500 additional areas by 2027.
Ecofin Agency
Regional Performance Divergence:North America and East Asia lead in early adoption and innovation, while emerging markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa present high-growth opportunities driven by infrastructure modernization and mobile-first digital economies.
Yahoo Finance
Satellite cell service will move from pilot programs to mainstream utility, fundamentally extending mobile coverage to the last 10-15% of the planet that terrestrial towers can not reach.
Medium
In 2026, AI-powered services - such as real-time translation, generative AI for mobile devices, and analytics - will drive unprecedented data consumption, fueling demand for towers, data centers, and cloud infrastructure, with the edge evolving as the critical intersection.
Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA)
T-Mobile is utilizing AI to predict customer churn before it happens and to optimize network traffic in real-time, significantly lowering operational costs.
FinancialContent
All mobile network operators have committed to retiring 2G services by 2033 at the latest, with some indicating earlier timelines.
Mobile Europe
SpaceX is working with partners such as T-Mobile to enable direct satellite-to-phone connectivity, a move that could bring parts of the $1.2 trillion global telecom sector into orbital networks.
Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
In the UK, all mobile network operators have committed to shutting down both 2G and 3G networks by 2033 to free up spectrum for 5G deployment.
TelecomLead
The number of mobile subscribers using mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) is expected to grow from 333 million worldwide in 2026 to 438 million by 2030.
Telecom Review Asia
A competitive-if not leading-AI feature suite will reinforce Apple's wide-moat mobile device ecosystem.
Morningstar, Inc.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to emerge as the fastest-growing region by 2035, capturing a considerable share as expanding mobile subscriber bases and proactive government-backed 5G infrastructure programs stimulate adoption.
Research Nester
Last updated: 15 February 2026
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