T-Mobile is raising late payment fees amid other recent billing changes

T-Mobile It increases the fees it charges customers who pay their bills late. Starting Nov. 1, the carrier will raise late payment fees from $7 to $10, according to updated billing disclosures sent to customers that were first reported by Mobile report.

The company says the fee will now be the greater of $10 or 5% of a customer’s monthly bill, depending on state regulations. The move represents a roughly 43% increase in minimum fees and brings T-Mobile more in line with what competing carriers prefer. AT&T and Verizon Already assessed for late payments.

A T-Mobile representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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High late fees could affect customers with smaller monthly plans, especially those who don’t use AutoPay, an option T-Mobile promotes by offering monthly discounts. The policy change continues the broader trend of wireless providers tightening payment terms and pushing subscribers toward automated billing as part of cost control and retention strategies.

T-Mobile did not comment on the reason for the increase, but others are following the change Recent bills and plan modifications The company continues to streamline operations after its merger with Sprint and amid rising operating costs.

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