Deutsche Telekom owns T-Mobile US, holding a 52.8% stake as of February 2026. Srini Gopalan became CEO in November 2025, and annual revenue for 2025 reached $88.31 billion.
- Deutsche Telekom holds 52.8% of T-Mobile US (February 2026).
- Annual revenue reached $88.31 billion in 2025.
- T-Mobile serves about 140 million wireless subscribers.
- Market cap: roughly $240 billion (April 2026).
- The 2020 Sprint merger was valued at $26.5 billion.
T-Mobile Mission Statement
The company’s official mission: “We are the Un-carrier. We relentlessly challenge the status quo delivering the best network, best value and best experience, so customers never have to compromise.”
That statement has guided T-Mobile since 2013. It means transparent pricing, no annual contracts, and ongoing 5G expansion. T-Mobile also pushed into broadband, reaching 6.4 million home internet customers by late 2024.
How Did T-Mobile Get Its Name?
The “T” comes from “Telekom,” short for Telekommunikation. Deutsche Telekom began branding its mobile units with the T- prefix in 1996, starting as T-Mobil in Germany.
The name arrived in the U.S. when Deutsche Telekom acquired VoiceStream Wireless in 2001. VoiceStream became T-Mobile USA on September 2, 2001, going nationwide by July 2002.
T-Mobile Products and Services
Postpaid Wireless Plans
- Go5G, Go5G Plus, and Go5G Next tiers
- Unlimited talk, text, and data with 5G
Metro by T-Mobile
- Prepaid brand from the 2013 MetroPCS merger
- No credit check, full T-Mobile network access
Mint Mobile
- Acquired by T-Mobile in May 2024 for $1.35 billion
- Online-only budget prepaid service
5G Home Internet
- Fixed wireless broadband using 5G towers
- Targets rural and underserved areas
Who Owns T-Mobile?
Deutsche Telekom AG owns 52.8% of T-Mobile US. A proxy agreement with SoftBank extends its voting power to 56.2% of all shares.
T-Mobile Origin, Founders, and Early Years
John W. Stanton founded VoiceStream Wireless PCS in 1994 under Western Wireless Corporation, using GSM technology when most U.S. carriers ran analog networks.
VoiceStream became independent in 1999. Deutsche Telekom acquired it for $35 billion in 2001 and Powertel for $24 billion, then rebranded it T-Mobile USA. The prepaid wireless segment now common barely existed then.
Largest Shareholders of T-Mobile
Deutsche Telekom AG
- Stake: 52.8% (February 2026)
- Voting power: 56.2% of all shares
SoftBank Group
- Stake: approximately 7.6%
- Down from 24% after the Sprint merger
Institutional Investors
- Vanguard and BlackRock lead the group
- Combined institutional block is roughly 40%
T-Mobile Board of Directors — Executive Leadership
Timotheus Höttges — Chairman
Deutsche Telekom CEO since 2014.
Srini Gopalan — President and CEO
Appointed November 2025. Previously COO.
G. Michael Sievert — Vice Chairman
T-Mobile CEO from April 2020 to October 2025.
Deutsche Telekom Representatives
Christian P. Illek
Deutsche Telekom CFO.
Thorsten Langheim
Heads USA and Group Development at Deutsche Telekom.
Independent Directors
Srikant M. Datar
Dean of Harvard Business School.
James J. Kavanaugh
Former IBM CFO. Adds technology industry expertise.
Teresa A. Taylor
Former Qwest Communications COO.
FAQs
What is T-Mobile’s market cap in 2026?
T-Mobile’s market capitalization is roughly $240 billion as of April 2026. It trades on NASDAQ as TMUS.
Is T-Mobile still operational?
Yes. T-Mobile is the second-largest U.S. wireless carrier with about 140 million subscribers and continues expanding its 5G network.
Who owns T-Mobile?
Deutsche Telekom AG owns 52.8%. SoftBank, institutional investors, and public shareholders hold the remainder.
When did T-Mobile come out?
T-Mobile’s predecessor VoiceStream Wireless was founded in 1994. Deutsche Telekom rebranded it T-Mobile USA in 2001, launching nationwide in July 2002.
Is T-Mobile an American company?
T-Mobile US is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, and operates as a U.S. company. Its majority owner, Deutsche Telekom, is German.
With many years of professional experience within transnational corporations in different industries, Richard Jaimes has had the opportunity to lead people and organizations, investigate future topics, create strategies and innovations, consult senior management and translate insights into business advantages. Richard is also a long time senior consultant with Quantumrun Foresight.
