A federal judge in the United States granted Verizon Wireless a preliminary injunction on March 30, 2026, blocking T‑Mobile US, Inc. from running an advertising campaign that promised consumers more than $1,000 in annual savings if they switched carriers.
The court found that T‑Mobile’s savings calculation was an “apples‑to‑oranges” comparison. The company compared promotional rates for its Better Value plan to Verizon’s standard Unlimited Ultimate plan, inflating the projected savings. After adjusting for the difference in plan features and pricing, the court estimated that the actual annual savings would be about $228.84, far below the advertised figure.
The lawsuit centered on T‑Mobile’s Better Value plan, which bundles unlimited data, voice, and text with a lower price, and Verizon’s Unlimited Ultimate plan, which offers similar services at a higher price point. The court’s analysis showed that the promotional rates used by T‑Mobile were not comparable to Verizon’s regular rates, leading to the misleading claim.
T‑Mobile has defended its advertising as “literally truthful” and has accused Verizon of hypocrisy, citing Verizon’s own “Better Deal” campaign. The company also filed a countersuit against Verizon, arguing that Verizon’s claims were similarly misleading. However, the court’s decision focused solely on the T‑Mobile campaign.
The injunction limits T‑Mobile’s ability to attract price‑sensitive customers, a key segment for the carrier’s growth strategy. Verizon’s victory underscores the legal risks of aggressive advertising and may prompt both carriers to reassess their marketing tactics to avoid future litigation.
The ruling is part of a broader dispute between the two carriers that has involved prior National Advertising Review Board recommendations against T‑Mobile’s cost‑saving claims. The case highlights the intense competition in the U.S. wireless market, where carriers frequently challenge each other’s pricing and value propositions in court.
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