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T-Mobile Doubling 5G Retail Presence Via Walmart

T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile retail presence will more than double via Walmart, said the carrier Monday. New Walmart shopping locations are to open Oct. 18 and will bring 5G to more of the country, said Jon Freier, executive vice…

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president-T-Mobile Consumer Group. E-commerce continues to grow, but retail stores “remain one of the primary places where wireless customers pick up devices and service,” he said. Consumers can shop for phones at Metro by T-Mobile displays with an option of three unlimited 5G monthly plans. Beginning Nov. 1, the premium Magenta Max plan will be available, including Netflix on Us and one free year of Apple TV+. T-Mobile’s Extended Range 5G covers 305 million people; 165 million of those are covered with Ultra Capacity 5G, which is expected to cover 200 million people by year-end. Other carriers at Walmart are AT&T, Verizon, Straight Talk and Tracfone.