T-Mobile 5G Pacesetting Sustained in Q3 2023

T-Mobile 5G Pacesetting Sustained in Q3 2023

In the latest episode of The 5G Factor, analysts Ron Westfall and Todd R. Weiss of The Futurum Group share their insights about how T-Mobile is again pacesetting 5G in Q3 2023.

T-Mobile 5G Pacesetting Sustained in Q3 2023

In its latest third quarter results, T-Mobile reported service revenue of $15.9 billion, growing 4% year-over-year (YoY), including Postpaid service revenue of $12.3 billion, which rose by 6% YoY. T-Mobile also raised its 2023 guidance again in Q3. In this webcast, we discuss how we expect T-Mobile to attain that latest raise in 2023 guidance as the company is consistently outperforming its main rivals across the topmost mobile network service categories. We also discuss how T-Mobile has become the pacesetter in the 5G service provider marketplace by executing on its portfolio development objectives and market vision.

Watch The 5G Factor show here: 5G Factor: CSPs Flashing 5G Prowess

Disclosure: The Futurum Group is a research and advisory firm that engages or has engaged in research, analysis, and advisory services with many technology companies, including those mentioned in this article. The author does not hold any equity positions with any company mentioned in this article.

Analysis and opinions expressed herein are specific to the analyst individually and data and other information that might have been provided for validation, not those of The Futurum Group as a whole.

Other insights from The Futurum Group:

5G Factor: T-Mobile, Vodafone, Orange, and Telefonica Shine at 5G Sustainability

5G Factor: CapEx Trends, Q2 2023 for T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon & T-Mobile Moves

T-Mobile Q1 2023: Once Again Excels in the Postpaid and Broadband Growth Categories to Fuel Q1 Service Revenues and Raise 2023 Outlook

Author Information

Ron is an experienced, customer-focused research expert and analyst, with over 20 years of experience in the digital and IT transformation markets, working with businesses to drive consistent revenue and sales growth.

Ron holds a Master of Arts in Public Policy from University of Nevada — Las Vegas and a Bachelor of Arts in political science/government from William and Mary.

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