T-Mobile pairs record Q1 growth with new fiber and satellite plans

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What changed

Compared with the prior-quarter analysis, the current analysis shifts from planned launches and acquisitions toward initial execution: T-Mobile reported record Q1 operating momentum, introduced 5G Advanced and T Satellite details, and outlined the T Fiber launch. Guidance was raised again, while churn, tariffs, and fiber-venture execution remain the key watchpoints.

Guidance delta

Management raised expectations for postpaid ARPA growth to at least 3.5% and core adjusted EBITDA to $33.2-$33.7 billion; capex remained around $9.5 billion.

Key takeaways

• The current analysis describes record Q1 postpaid additions across total, phone, and broadband categories.
• Management highlighted 8% service-revenue growth, 8% core adjusted EBITDA growth, and record Q1 adjusted free cash flow of $4.4 billion.
• New initiatives include nationwide 5G Advanced, T Fiber, $10-per-month T Satellite, and expanded TLIFE capabilities.
• The main test is whether pricing, promotions, tariffs, and fiber execution affect churn and growth.

Management priorities

• Scale 5G Advanced, T Fiber, and T Satellite
• Use TLIFE and AI-driven customer experience tools
• Expand T Priority and network-slicing offerings
• Execute the Lumos and MetroNet fiber ventures