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T-Mobile's $35 Charge Stirs Outrage Among Apple Customers

3/21/2026

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Story summary

T-Mobile will apply a $35 Device Connection Charge (DCC) to purchases made in-store or online at Apple.
The Device Connection Charge began in 2022 and previously applied only to online purchases at T-Mobile.
Some customers view the DCC as unjustified and as a way for T-Mobile to extract more money.
The charge will appear on bills starting March 27, 2026, and has already shown up in online carts.

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Story summary

T-Mobile will apply a $35 Device Connection Charge (DCC) to purchases made in-store or online at Apple.
The Device Connection Charge began in 2022 and previously applied only to online purchases at T-Mobile.
Some customers view the DCC as unjustified and as a way for T-Mobile to extract more money.
The charge will appear on bills starting March 27, 2026, and has already shown up in online carts.