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Great Moments in Travel History – August 2023 Edition

August is a holiday (vacation in the United States) month for a good part of the world.  It is tied with July for the hottest month of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, although it will be difficult for it  to tie the many records set this past July across the globe.
It is the eighth month of the year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. It is named after …

T-Mobile to Offer Alaska, American, Delta, and United Flyers Free In-Flight Wi-Fi

T-Mobile to Offer Alaska, American, Delta, and United Flyers Free In-Flight Wi-Fi

T-Mobile USA announced it was expanding the free in-flight Wi-Fi service it offers to customers to virtually all domestic flights on its partner airlines.
The list of partners includes Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines.
In addition, as of earlier this year, all members of the Delta SkyMiles frequent flyer program are also able to access free in-flight Wi-Fi on Delta flights for the duration of the member’s …

T-Mobile Unveils ‘Phone Freedom’ Initiative With ‘Go5G Plus’ Upgrade Plan

T-Mobile Unveils ‘Phone Freedom’ Initiative With ‘Go5G Plus’ Upgrade Plan

Self-proclaimed “Uncarrier” T-Mobile unveiled its latest initiative, Phone Freedom.  The program includes an upgrade plan and options to assist customers in getting out of their current smartphone contracts by paying off the balance.
The Go5G Plus is a new wireless plan that includes an upgraded device every two years.  It’s available to both new and existing customers and currently includes a free third line, 50 GB of hotspot data per month, …

Delta and T-Mobile to Offer All SkyMiles Members Free In-Flight Wi-Fi

Delta and T-Mobile to Offer All SkyMiles Members Free In-Flight Wi-Fi

Delta Air Lines and T-Mobile announced that members of the SkyMiles frequent-flyer program will get complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi service for the duration of the member’s flight or flights.
The offer is open to all members regardless of which mobile operator they use.  Currently, T-Mobile customers receive the service at no charge.
“We believe staying connected while traveling should be an easy, seamless experience,” said T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert.
The newly free service will …

T-Mobile Adds United Airlines to ‘Coverage Beyond’ Program for Free In-Flight Wi-Fi

T-Mobile Adds United Airlines to ‘Coverage Beyond’ Program for Free In-Flight Wi-Fi

T-Mobile announced the extension of its free in-flight Wi-Fi offer to passengers traveling on select domestic and short-haul international flights operated by United Airlines.
The move, as part of the mobile operator’s Coverage Beyond program that is already available on select flights operated by American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. The service gives T-Mobile customers the ability to text, search, send and receive e-mail, and stream movies and videos …

T-Mobile and SpaceX to Partner to Eliminate ‘Dead Zones’ With Satellite Connectivity

T-Mobile and SpaceX to Partner to Eliminate ‘Dead Zones’ With Satellite Connectivity

T-Mobile and SpaceX announced plans for a partnership that would offer smartphone connectivity virtually anywhere in the United States – even in so-called “dead zones” – with a new “satellite-to-cellular” service.
The new offering would utilize SpaceX’ Starlink satellites in low Earth orbit and T-Mobile’s nationwide mid-band 5G spectrum to provide mobile phone customers with what the two termed “near complete coverage” across the country.  It would cover many remote areas …

T-Mobile Announces Free Worldwide and In-Flight Data, 25 Cent Shell Gas Discount, and Free Roadside Assistance

T-Mobile Announces Free Worldwide and In-Flight Data, 25 Cent Shell Gas Discount, and Free Roadside Assistance

At its Uncarrier event on Thursday, T-Mobile USA announced free high-speed data for virtually all countries, free in-flight data with major U.S. airlines, a free year of AAA membership including roadside assistance, and a $0.25-per-gallon discount at Shell filling stations, all as part of its new “Coverage Beyond” suite of enhanced benefits for mobile subscribers.
The self-proclaimed “Uncarrier” also added a new travel hub in partnership with Priceline offering up to …