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Wireless service and equipment have different economics: TMUS

2026-11-15

Service revenue and handset or equipment revenue belong to the same consolidated statement but have different cost relationships.

Service revenue and handset or equipment revenue belong to the same consolidated statement but have different cost relationships. A shift between them can change the consolidated revenue total without the same change in recurring service economics. Depreciation is also material in a network business and remains an expense in the GAAP operating result. Source context T-Mobile reports wireless service, equipment and other revenues. Equipment revenue and equipment costs are shown separately from the recurring service business. The reporting period is the calendar year ended December 31, 2025. How to use the observation Read the source captions and dates next to the selected financial metrics. Preserve the distinction between a reported figure, a company-adjusted measure and a new calculation. A relationship between totals identifies a question for further research; it does not by itself establish causation or predict the stock price. Scope This is editorial interpretation of the linked historical disclosure. It does not represent company guidance, personalized advice or a current trading signal.

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https://investor.t-mobile.com/static-files/2aea9b10-c0a2-40ac-b24a-0f9162e8aace