Technologies

T-Mobile Will Give You Up to $800 to Break Up With Your Old Carrier

T-Mobile’s current offer makes it easier to save money when you switch carriers.

We’ve just spotted a T-Mobile deal that lets you keep your phone and get up to $800 to break your current carrier contract. There are some terms and conditions you need to know, but this is a solid deal that can help you cut down on monthly expenses — something many of us are keen to do right now.

This T-Mobile offer is available to anyone who signs up for an Essentials Saver plan at $50 per month and enrolls in AutoPay using an eligible payment method. You’ll also have to bring your own phone. The good news? This deal will pay off any eligible phone for up to four lines.

Additionally, those who switch to T-Mobile and open a new line on the Essentials Saver plan can get up to $800 to break their current carrier contract. T-Mobile will provide a prepaid MasterCard with the total sum you’re eligible for within roughly 15 days. This benefit applies to up to four lines at a time.

Keep in mind that switching to Essentials Saver means you’ll also pay up to $3 in Monthly Regulatory Programs & Telco Recovery Fees. Taxes may also apply every month. The Essentials Saver plan includes high-speed data in the US only, and slower data (128 kbps) in Mexico and Canada. Travel to other countries requires purchasing extra data. Any prepaid MasterCard received expires in six months. These are only some of the applicable terms and conditions.

Looking for a new phone carrier, but not sure if this deal is for you? Check out our list of the best cellphone plans for more options.

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Why this deal matters

Switching to a different carrier can make it easier to qualify for deals that aren’t usually available to current customers, and this T-Mobile deal is no exception. Not only can you get up to $800 to break your current contract, but this deal applies to up to four lines if you bring your own phone. Though there’s no stated deadline, we suggest acting fast to start saving on your monthly phone bill.

Technologies

The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

Technologies

Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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