A federal judge granted Verizon a preliminary injunction on March 30 2026, blocking T‑Mobile from running an advertising campaign that promised customers more than $1,000 in annual savings for switching carriers. The injunction prevents T‑Mobile from promoting the savings offer, limiting its ability to attract Verizon customers through that specific marketing message.
The court found T‑Mobile’s “Save Over $1,000” campaign misleading because it compared promotional prices to Verizon’s standard rates without accounting for Verizon’s own promotions, creating an “apples‑to‑oranges” comparison. The actual savings calculated by the court were approximately $228.84 per year, far below the advertised amount.
The injunction is part of a broader legal dispute that began when Verizon sued T‑Mobile in February 2026 over similar advertising claims. In response, T‑Mobile filed a countersuit in March 2026 accusing Verizon of deceptive practices in its own “Better Deal” campaign. Both parties have cited prior findings by the National Advertising Review Board that found T‑Mobile’s savings claims unsubstantiated.
The ruling is a significant win for Verizon, protecting its customer base from a potentially aggressive marketing tactic and reducing churn pressure. It also sets a precedent for other carriers facing similar advertising disputes, signaling that courts will scrutinize promotional claims that compare dissimilar pricing structures.
T‑Mobile has been ordered to withdraw the ads and remove a savings calculator from its website. The company’s future marketing strategies will likely be shaped by this decision, as it must ensure that any savings claims are fully supported by transparent pricing comparisons.
While the injunction does not directly affect Verizon’s financial results, it reinforces the company’s competitive position in the wireless market and may influence its long‑term strategy for customer acquisition and retention.
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