When T-Mobile announced that Srini was going to replace CEO Mike Sievert, it had no qualms about its digital-first transformation. Most employees and users already saw that coming, considering T-Mobilenow requires customers to use the T-Life app on their phones for most in-store transactions. This strategy is further evidenced by a new document posted online, which shows T-Life will soon play an even bigger role.
A leaked chart shows T-Life adoption timeline. | Image Credit - Reddit user Pitiful-Assist-463
Posted by a disgruntled employee who felt they'd be replaced by T-Life next year, the leaked chart shows T-Mobile's goals for its app. Right now, the carrier requires 85 percent of upgrades and 70 percent of new line additions to be done using T-Life.
By October, 78 percent of new line activations will need to be done using the app. October is also when T-Mobile will start moving new account creation to T-Life by requiring 50 percent of the set-ups to be done using the app. Initially, only customers bringing their own device or buying a new one will be targeted.
The aggressive push toward digitalization will continue in November, with the carrier requiring customer representatives to route 92 percent of upgrades, 85 percent of new lines, and 60 percent of new accounts through T-Life.
Finally, by January 2026, all upgrades, line additions, and account set-ups, including home internet, will be done using T-Life. That's T-Mobile's goal at least.
How do you feel about being compelled to use T-Life for everything?
I have gotten used to it.
11.11%
I wouldn't mind if the app wasn't so slow and buggy.
0%
I have no choice.
22.22%
This might be the last straw for me.
66.67%
The transition may prove tricky. For starters, not all T-Mobile customers have enough tech proficiency to be able to use T-Life. This demographic would include older folks who usually rely on store staff to get things done for them.
Additionally, T-Life doesn't always work as intended, with many employees claiming it's buggy. For a smooth transition, T-Mobile will need to iron out all the bugs.
Regardless, this is yet another sign that T-Mobile wants to move away from legacy systems, toward a new self-service model. T-Mobile will build T-Life into the customer experience from the very beginning, which might help reduce resistance to it. With T-Life becoming central to the customer experience, it's easy to see why some store representatives fear losing their jobs.
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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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