T-Mobile ends $35 fee avoidance loophole and hikes charges amid fierce industry competition

T-Mobile has officially closed a loophole allowing customers to skip a $35 device connection fee when buying iPhones through Apple, now billing this fee directly. Concurrently, the company is testing new fee increases, including a device restocking charge, to counteract rising postpaid churn rates of 0.93% in 2025. These moves reflect T-Mobile's strategy to boost revenue amidst intensifying competition from Verizon, AT&T, and alternative wireless providers.