Cut the Cord Starting at $10 per Month
- What’s the news: T-Mobile unveils its next-gen TV
streaming services — TVision LIVE, VIBE and CHANNELS — and TVision
HUB, a new streaming device, available nationwide starting next
week, at unbeatable prices.
- Why it matters: We’re watching more TV than ever. People
love TV but hate TV providers. T-Mobile is working to fix that,
taking the Un-carrier fight that changed wireless straight to the
Cableopoly.
- Who it’s for: People who have had it with paying too
much for big channel bundles and putting up with all the other
Cableopoly BS.
Oh, it’s ON. Today via webcast, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) unveiled
the company’s latest Un-carrier move, three distinct streaming
services — TVision LIVE, VIBE and CHANNELS — and the TVision HUB, a
new streaming device, available nationwide on November 1. T-Mobile
is taking the Un-carrier fight to the Cableopoly, disrupting
another broken industry by giving customers more choices at
ultra-competitive prices.
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TVision is TV done right. Customers can cut the cord for as
little as $10/month for entertainment channels or get live sports
and news starting at just $40/month. It’s everything you love about
cable and streaming services, minus the stuff you don’t, like
clunky boxes, annual contracts and expensive bloated packages just
to get the channels you really want. And, unlike other apps,
TVision launches with a fleet of helpful humans in thousands of
retail stores nationwide, online and on the phone, trained to help
customers navigate the cord-cutting complexities that leave them
bundle-bound. So you can cut the cord, cut the cost and cut the
crap.
“People are ready for real choice and real change in home TV,
maybe this year more than ever before. That’s exactly what TVision
delivers… all at prices you’ll love. You can cut the cord for as
little as ten dollars a month with TVision VIBE. Or if you want
live news and sports, you can get it starting at just forty dollars
a month with TVision LIVE. That’s TVision, and THAT is TV done
right!” said Mike Sievert, CEO of T-Mobile. “The Cableopoly holds
TV fans hostage, bundling live news and sports into expensive
packages with hundreds of other channels that people don’t want,
and don’t watch. Something’s gotta change. And that’s what the
Un-carrier does best — force change. Just like we changed wireless
for good — today we’re going to change TV for good!”
TVision launches with three different streaming services:
TVision LIVE, VIBE and CHANNELS.
- TVision LIVE: The primary TVision service and
a total game-changer for anyone who wants
live news and sports, available in three packages ranging
from $40-$60/month, including local stations. Watch with up to
three simultaneous streams with 100 hours of cloud DVR, and get
access to over 10,000 programs on-demand.
- TVision Live TV: Just $40/month for 30+ channels
featuring top sports and news.
- TVision Live TV+: All of the above plus 10+ more
channels, including regional sports, football and golf, for just
$50/month. That’s $15/month less than YouTube TV!
- TVision Live Zone: The best choice for sports fans to
get into the zone with pro sports networks and more! At just
$60/month, it includes all of the above, plus 10 additional
channels. You can’t find this content at a lower price.
Period.
- TVision VIBE: The best of comedy,
lifestyle and drama. It’s the lowest price to cut the cord
and still get all this incredible content. Just $10/month for a
great selection of 30+ channels from many of the most-watched
networks on TV, including thousands of programs on demand, with up
to two simultaneous streams.
- TVision CHANNELS: Create your own
unique lineup with a-la-carte streaming services with one
bill, one login and one place to manage it all in the T-Mobile app
or online, starting with STARZ, SHOWTIME® and EPIX.
For full channel lineups, head to T-Mobile.com/TVision.
Stream TVision LIVE, VIBE and CHANNELS on all your screens. Just
download the new T-Mobile TVision app from the App Store and watch
on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD. You can also download
the app on Google Play for your phone or tablet, or download and
watch on Amazon Fire TV, Android TVTM or Google TVTM.
Or, to watch on your living room TV, you can also get the new
TVision HUB, an HDMI streaming device and remote for just
$50. TVision HUB runs Android TV so you can add all your favorite
streaming apps … like Netflix (on us, with two or more lines on
Magenta) and others not yet within CHANNELS … even games and music,
and stream it all in one spot. You can even connect Bluetooth
headphones and game controllers. TVision HUB also comes with an
intuitive remote that works a lot like your cable one did. It’s got
a familiar guide for easy show discoverability and added voice
control with Google Assistant that lets you easily search across
ALL your apps to find whatever you’re in the mood to watch, plus
get answers from Google, control smart home devices and more.
TV Un-Complicated
Because they’re from T-Mobile, these new TVision services are
simple, straightforward and easy to use. There’s no boxes and no
bloat. Right-sized lineups, and you can get one, two or all the
services. There are no annual contracts. No exploding plans. Just
one bill for your wireless and TV, with one login to manage it all
in the T-Mobile app. And, when you need it, get help from real
humans with your own dedicated T-Mobile Team of Experts.
Taking the Un-carrier Fight to the Cableopoly
In the midst of COVID-19, we’re watching more than ever — TV
viewing is up 74% year over year. And while Americans love TV,
they’re no fans of TV providers. Out of 46 industries ranked in the
American Customer Satisfaction Index, cable TV ranks dead last. In
a recent survey, nearly 40% of respondents said they would rather
get a root canal than deal with a cable company. A root canal!
And it’s no surprise why. Big cable serves up bulky boxes, long
annual contracts, exploding plans, crazy fees, sky-high bills and
long wait times spent wondering if the cable guy will actually show
up. The average cable bill is more than $156/month.
Yet, as painful as the Cableopoly is, many stay stuck. While
people are fleeing in droves, some 65% of American households STILL
have cable or satellite TV, and it’s no secret why. Nearly 80% say
they keep cable for live news and sports.
And even the streaming services designed to help you cut the
cord with live TV have begun to look a lot like Big Cable. Over
time, they’ve become more and more bloated, forcing you to pay more
and more for additional channels, especially if you want live news
and sports. In fact, five of the largest cord-cutting providers
have raised prices 15 times in the last three years, some almost
doubling the price from when they first launched.
Helping America Un-Cable
The other big reason people stay with the Cableopoly: cutting
the cord is confusing. Nearly half of cable customers said they’d
leave, but they can’t figure out how to get exactly what they want
without cable. To help people navigate the cord-cutting
complexities that keep them bundle-bound, tens of thousands of
T-Mobile employees stand at the ready — online, on the phone or in
thousands of stores nationwide — to help America Un-cable. These
experts know the best local options and limitations so they can
help you breeze through the process of cord-cutting when you’re
ready to make the move.
More Reasons to Switch
Getting more for your money is more important than ever, and now
with TVision services, there’s never been a better time to switch
to T-Mobile. At T-Mobile, you can get four lines of unlimited talk
and text with 5G access AND TVision Live TV, for $160 a month …
that’s just $40/line for four lines on Essentials and includes 30+
channels of the best live sports and news. A family of four on
AT&T or Verizon with an average cable bill can save over $2,000
a year when they switch … $1,800 when cutting the cord, and up to
an additional $240/year or more on their wireless bill on many
AT&T and Verizon plans! And when you ditch AT&T or Verizon
for T-Mobile, you’ll level-up with more 5G coverage on the nation’s
largest 5G network (at no extra cost, of course) AND tons of
Un-carrier benefits. Welcome to the fam.
Just the Start
TVision is part of T-Mobile’s 5G strategy and vision to give
consumers real options to the cable companies. Because even when
you cut the cord, you can’t quit Big Cable entirely. The Cableopoly
are also the country’s biggest home internet service providers. Now
that Sprint has joined T-Mobile, the Un-carrier is building a 5G
network with unprecedented coverage and capacity so that millions
of Americans — especially those in rural areas — will finally have
more options for wireless and home broadband. T-Mobile’s fixed
wireless broadband will deliver in-home service to over half of
U.S. households by 2026, and that means more competition, more
choices and better service for all. T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet,
together with TVision, means millions will finally … finally … be
able to say goodbye to the Cableopoly for good. Buckle up, Big
Cable. The Un-carrier is here.
Availability
TVision streaming services and the TVision HUB will be available
nationwide for all T-Mobile postpaid customers starting November 1.
Just add your TVision services at T-Mobile.com/TVision, head to the
app stores for the app, and if you opt for the HUB, you can get it
at the link above, or in a store near you. And, it’ll all be
available to legacy Sprint customers later in November, and next
year for prepaid customers. Starting today, head to
T-Mobile.com/TVision for more info or to enter your email to be
alerted when TVision services launch for you.
Pricing comparisons to advertised prices and average consumer
cable bill; features/channels will differ. Limited-time offer;
subject to change. TVision services: Qualifying T-Mobile
postpaid wireless service & Internet connectivity required.
Plus taxes. Check to confirm channels in your home area, determined
by billing address. Channels can change & some may not be
available outside home area or due to blackouts. Up to 3 concurrent
streams for TVision LIVE and CHANNELS; up to 2 concurrent streams
for TVision VIBE. One household with TV-connected devices per
account. Video quality depends on Internet connection; on T-Mobile
network video typically streams on smartphone/tablet at 480p; 1080p
with Plus plans. TVision HUB is a Wi-Fi device; requires Internet
connection and compatible router. Subscriptions required for
TVision services or other streaming services. 4 lines of
Essentials with TVision Live TV for $160/month plus taxes
and fees. During congestion, Essentials customers may notice speeds
lower than other customers and further reduction if using
>50GB/mo., due to data prioritization. 5G: Capable device
required; coverage not available in some areas. While 5G access
won't require a certain plan or feature, some uses/services might.
See Coverage details, Terms and Conditions, and Open Internet
information for network management details (like video
optimization) at T-Mobile.com. See TVision.com and
T-Mobile.com for additional information.
Google TV, Android TV and Google Play are trademarks of Google
LLC.
About T-Mobile US, Inc.
T-Mobile U.S. Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America’s supercharged
Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative
nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for
all. T-Mobile’s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of
value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best
possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption
that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its
subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by
T-Mobile and Sprint. For more information please visit:
http://www.t-mobile.com.
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