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T-Mobile's Smartphones Coming to 2,300 Walmart Locations Across the U.S.

T-Mobile today announced that its T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile smartphones will soon be available in more than 2,300 Walmart locations across the United States, significantly expanding T-Mobile's footprint.

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T-Mobile devices will be listed on Walmart.com, though customers will need to visit a Walmart store to make a purchase. The rollout follows the availability of T-Mobile devices in Best Buy retail stores and the Best Buy website earlier this year.

Prior to becoming available in Walmart and Best Buy, T-Mobile iPhones were only available from Apple, Costco, or direct from T-Mobile's website and stores, which prevented customers from taking advantage of deals offered by brick and mortar retailers.

"In many parts of the country, limited competition when it comes to wireless service leaves some people with few options for plans or access to the benefits of 5G," said Jon Freier, Executive Vice President, T-Mobile Consumer Group. "5G for All means T-Mobile is bringing real choice and competition in wireless to many Americans. And even though online shopping continues to grow, we know that retail stores remain one of the primary places where wireless customers pick up devices and service. We're working to expand our retail footprint across the country to meet more people in more places every day."

Metro by T-Mobile smartphone displays will be available in Walmart retail locations on Monday, October 18. Standard T-Mobile smartphones and plans will be available in Walmart stores starting on Monday, November 1.

Top Rated Comments

59 months ago
So that they can harvest more SSNs in advance of the next breach.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
randolorian Avatar
59 months ago
Oh boy, I can't wait to visit Walmart to buy a T-Mobile iPhone.

/s
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
JosephAW Avatar
59 months ago
How does that improve their signal strength? :rolleyes:
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
59 months ago
One small correction: T-Mobile phones have been available in Costco for several years now. And often you can get the best trade-in deals there because the benefit is paid out via a prepaid card and not in bill credits over 2-3 years as they typically are from T-Mobile itself.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
TrainFromUkraine Avatar
59 months ago

What’s the benefit for T-Mobile customers?
You can finally have a full retail T-Mobile experience wearing nothing more then pajamas and slippers, and not feel out of place at the same time?
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
BaracksPhallusPalace Avatar
59 months ago
T-Mobile, where you'll have 3-4 bars out in the middle of the Mojave Desert, but no coverage at all in a SoCal metropolitan area.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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