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T-Mobile shuts down 2G network

From the “I didn’t even know it was still around” department. Apparently T-Mobile in the USA shut down their 2G network on Monday August 3, 2026. Were there any customers on the 2G network? Was this the original 2G that T-Mobile had, or was this something they inherited from Sprint? Either way, sad to see it go!

Joybubbles Documentary

(Admin note: I actually talked to Joybubbles a few times before his passing in 2007.)

Famous Phone Phreaker Joybubbles is now in a documentary that is being showcased at several viewings throughout the US. I do not know if or when it will be available for wide release.

https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/joybubbles-documentary-rachael-morrison-interview

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T-Mobile shuts down 2G network

From the “I didn’t even know it was still around” department. Apparently T-Mobile in the USA shut down their 2G network on Monday August 3, 2026. Were there any customers on the 2G network? Was this the original 2G that T-Mobile had, or was this something they inherited from Sprint? Either way, sad to see it go!

Joybubbles Documentary

(Admin note: I actually talked to Joybubbles a few times before his passing in 2007.)

Famous Phone Phreaker Joybubbles is now in a documentary that is being showcased at several viewings throughout the US. I do not know if or when it will be available for wide release.

https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/joybubbles-documentary-rachael-morrison-interview

Does T-Mobile want to buy Windstream (Uniti Fiber)

April 4, 2026 – T-Mobile is thinking about buying Uniti Fiber, which just bought Windstream (marketing as Kinetic Fiber). So in essence, T-Mobile might own a “wireline” phone company after all. Just like Verizon and AT&T do (at least for the moment).  https://www.fierce-network.com/broadband/t-mobile-might-buy-kinetic-fiber-assets-uniti-group