{
  "id": 10953181,
  "title": "T-Mobile brings back its iconic referral discount, but there’s a catch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/t-mobile-brings-back-its-iconic-referral-discount-but-theres-a-catch",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-30T13:43:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/t-mobile-lifetime-referral-discount-t-life-app-3717394/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "T-Mobile is reintroducing its signature referral discount, though with a significant twist. Existing customers can now share a 10% lifetime discount on voice lines with friends and family through the T-Life app, a significant shift from the previous 20% discount that was only accessible through the company's employee referral program. This new discount can be stacked with standard offers such as phone trade-ins and the Keep & Switch program. To take advantage of this offer, users must port in their number from a competitor (like AT&T or Verizon) within 14 days of completing their switch. This move is part of T-Mobile's ongoing efforts to keep its subscribers engaged and test various value propositions, such as its Super Essentials Saver Walmart plan. The discount is now live in the T-Life app under the \"Benefits\" tab, marking a new chapter in T-Mobile's referral strategy.",
  "summary": "New T-Life perk gives 10% off voice lines for life, but it's only available for new accounts.",
  "key_points": [
    "T-Mobile renews iconic referral discount with 10% lifetime offer",
    "Existing customers can share discount via T-Life app",
    "New discount stackable with trade-ins and Keep & Switch"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}