T-Mobile Reports Industry-Leading Growth with Unmatched Customer Gains, Network Quality, and Cash Flow Strength
Industry-Leading Customer Growth Sets T-Mobile Apart
T-Mobile has once again demonstrated its Un-carrier advantage, ending Q4 2025 and the full year with record-setting customer growth across the board. T-Mobile reported:
- Total postpaid net customer additions: 2.4 million in Q4 and 7.8 million for the year—both industry bests.
- Postpaid phone net customer additions: 962,000 in Q4 and 3.3 million in 2025—leading the sector for both periods.
- Total broadband net customer additions: 558,000 in Q4 and 2.0 million for the year, maintaining its dominance in broadband growth.
T-Mobile’s total customer base now stands at 142.4 million, an increase of nearly 13 million over the past year.
| Key Metrics (Q4 2025) | Q4 2025 | 2025 (Full Year) | Industry Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Postpaid Net Adds | 2.4M | 7.8M | 1st |
| Postpaid Phone Net Adds | 962K | 3.3M | 1st |
| Total Broadband Net Adds | 558K | 2.0M | 1st |
| 5G Broadband Net Adds | 495K | 1.9M | 1st |
| Total Customers (End Q4) | 142.4M | Industry Best | |
Durable and Profitable Financial Growth Fuels Shareholder Value
T-Mobile’s customer momentum translated directly into financial outperformance with:
- Service revenues: $18.7 billion for Q4 (up 10% YoY) and $71.3 billion for 2025.
- Postpaid service revenues: $15.4 billion in Q4 (up 14% YoY) and $57.9 billion for 2025.
- Adjusted Free Cash Flow: $4.19 billion for Q4 (up 2% YoY) and $18.0 billion for 2025 (up 6% YoY)—both industry-leading margins.
- Core Adjusted EBITDA: $8.45 billion in Q4 (up 7% YoY) and $33.92 billion in 2025.
- Stockholder returns: $14.0 billion in 2025, with 42.4 million shares repurchased and $4.1 billion paid in dividends.
| Financial Highlights | Q4 2025 | 2025 (Full Year) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Revenues | $18.7B | $71.3B | +10%, +8% |
| Diluted EPS | $1.88 | $9.72 | Flat |
| Core Adjusted EBITDA | $8.45B | $33.92B | +7% |
| Adjusted Free Cash Flow | $4.19B | $18.0B | +2%, +6% |
| Net Cash from Ops | $6.65B | $27.95B | +20%, +25% |
| Stockholder Returns | $14.0B (2025) | — | |
T-Mobile’s Network Receives Top Industry Accolades
Highlighting its customer-centric and technology-driven strategy, T-Mobile achieved significant network milestones:
- J.D. Power: Ranked highest for network quality in 5 out of 6 U.S. regions for the first time, ending a 35-report streak by a single competitor.
- Opensignal: Won all five overall network experience awards, with special recognitions for 5G Coverage and Availability.
- Ookla: Maintained top spot as Best Mobile Network in the U.S. and awarded best and fastest 5G network, with additional wins in gaming and streaming categories.
This consistent leadership positions T-Mobile to keep converting network strength into long-run customer loyalty and earnings momentum.
Outlook for 2026: Positive Guidance and Continued Outperformance
Looking ahead, T-Mobile projects another year of robust progress, with guidance including:
- Postpaid net account additions between 900,000 and 1 million.
- Core Adjusted EBITDA between $37.0 billion and $37.5 billion (up 10% YoY at the midpoint).
- Net cash from operations between $28.0 billion and $28.7 billion.
- Adjusted Free Cash Flow between $18.0 billion and $18.7 billion.
| 2026 Guidance (in millions except adds) | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Postpaid Net Account Additions | 900K | 1,000K |
| Core Adjusted EBITDA | $37,000 | $37,500 |
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $28,000 | $28,700 |
| Adjusted Free Cash Flow | $18,000 | $18,700 |
What It Means for Investors
T-Mobile’s unique combination of customer momentum, operational excellence, and network leadership continues to widen the gap between TMUS and the rest of the wireless industry. These results not only emphasize its ability to capture market share but also deliver consistently strong financial returns and cash generation—creating substantial value for shareholders.
With ongoing digital transformation, customer-first innovations (like real-time call translation), and expanding network recognition, T-Mobile’s outlook for 2026 and beyond remains robust. Investors and analysts will be watching upcoming events, including the Capital Markets Day, for updated multi-year guidance and strategic insights on how TMUS plans to sustain this leading trajectory.
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