T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS)

Sector: Communication Services|Industry: Telecom Services|Market Cap: $282.90B|Employees: 67K


T-Mobile US, Inc. is the second largest provider of wireless communications services in the U.S., offering mobile services and a wide selection of wireless devices and accessories. The company's competitive advantages include its large, fast, and advanced 5G network, along with its 'Un-carrier' strategy focused on customer experience and value. T-Mobile's geographic presence is primarily in the United States, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Business Summary

T-Mobile US, Inc. is a leading provider of mobile communications services, including voice, messaging, and data, under its flagship brands, T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile. It operates in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. T-Mobile's Un-carrier strategy focuses on customer engagement and eliminating pain points, such as ending annual service contracts, overages, and unpredictable international roaming fees. The company boasts America's largest, fastest, most awarded, and most advanced 5G network, built on a "layer cake" of low-band, mid-band, and millimeter-wave spectrum licenses, providing extensive coverage and capacity. This network also supports the High-Speed Internet fixed wireless product, offering an alternative to traditional landline internet service providers. Beyond core wireless services, T-Mobile offers device protection, financial services, and advertising. It completed the sale of its Wireline Business in May 2023.

Key Statistics

  • Employees: Approximately 67,000 (as of December 31, 2023)
  • Geographic Footprint: United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Headquarters: Bellevue, Washington and Overland Park, Kansas
  • Founded: Not specified in filing
  • Number of locations/facilities: Approximately 80,000 macro cell sites and 48,000 small cell/distributed antenna system sites
  • Revenue: $78.6 billion (FY2023)
  • Market Capitalization: Not specified in relevant section of the filing
  • Key Subsidiaries/Brands: T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile

Leadership

  • CEO: G. Michael Sievert
  • CFO: Peter Osvaldik
  • Board Chair: Timotheus Höttges
  • Other Key Executives: Dara Bazzano (Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer)

Néstor Cano serves as Executive Vice President, Transformation and Chief Information & Digital Officer. Jeff Simon is the Chief Security Officer. Additional board members include: André Almeida, Marcelo Claure, Srikant M. Datar, Srinivasan Gopalan, Christian P. Illek, James J. Kavanaugh, Raphael Kübler, Thorsten Langheim, Dominique Leroy, Letitia A. Long, Teresa A. Taylor, and Kelvin R. Westbrook. Further details on tenure and professional background are not included in this section of the filing.

Key Financial Metrics

  • Annual Revenue: $78.6 billion (FY2023)
  • Net Income: $8.3 billion (FY2023)
  • Market Cap: Not specified in relevant section of the filing
  • Total Assets: $207.7 billion (FY2023)
  • Number of employees: Approximately 67,000 (as of December 31, 2023)
  • Key Financial Highlights: Total revenue decreased 1% year-over-year. Net income increased significantly to $8.3 billion compared to $2.6 billion in FY2022. Postpaid service revenue increased by $2.8 billion (6%), driven by higher average postpaid accounts and postpaid ARPA. Equipment revenue decreased by $3.0 billion (17%). Operating income increased $7.7 billion (118%).

Products and Services

T-Mobile provides mobile wireless communication services through a variety of service plan options, including the popular Go5G Plus with unlimited talk, text, and data. They also offer the Essentials plan for budget-conscious customers, specialized plans for qualifying customers (Military, Veterans, First Responders, 55+), and Go5G/Go5G Next plans. The company sells a wide selection of wireless devices (smartphones, wearables, tablets, home broadband routers) from various manufacturers. A key offering is High-Speed Internet, a fixed wireless product leveraging their 5G network capacity. T-Mobile also provides device protection, financial services, and advertising.

Key Business Segments

T-Mobile operates as a single business segment, providing wireless services to three primary customer categories: Postpaid (77% of service revenue), Prepaid (15% of service revenue), and Wholesale and other services (8% of service revenue).

Business Strategy

T-Mobile's "Un-carrier" strategy centers on customer experience and disrupting traditional industry practices. Key initiatives include eliminating pain points like contracts and overages, and investing in the largest and fastest 5G network. The company aims to be "Famous for Network" by leveraging its multi-layer spectrum portfolio. Growth strategies include expanding 5G coverage and capacity, offering innovative products like High-Speed Internet, and focusing on customer retention. T-Mobile actively seeks opportunities to acquire spectrum licenses and other assets to enhance its competitive advantage and expand service offerings.

Industry Context

T-Mobile operates in the highly competitive wireless communications services industry as the second largest provider in the U.S. based on total postpaid and prepaid customers. Key competitors include AT&T, Verizon, and DISH, as well as smaller regional providers and cable companies offering wireless services through MVNO agreements. Competition is based on factors such as network quality and capacity, customer service, pricing, marketing, and innovative product offerings. Some competitors differentiate through discounted pricing or bundled services.

Risk Factors

  • Competition: Intense competition in the wireless communications services industry, especially as the market saturates, puts pressure on pricing and margins. T-Mobile's ability to attract and retain customers is crucial.
  • Cybersecurity: The company is vulnerable to cyberattacks and data breaches, which could disrupt operations, lead to financial losses, and damage reputation. The August 2021 cyberattack and January 2023 data breach highlight this risk.
  • Technology Development: Failure to keep pace with technological advancements could lead to declining demand and challenges in implementing business strategies.
  • Spectrum Acquisition and Regulation: The scarcity and cost of wireless spectrum, along with regulations on its use, could impact T-Mobile's ability to expand and maintain its network.
  • Reliance on Key Personnel: T-Mobile's success is dependent on its ability to retain and motivate key personnel, and its ability to hire qualified replacements. Loss of key personnel could negatively impact the business.

Last Updated

2024-02-02

(Generated from latest 10-K filing)