The winter season has begun in the Northern Hemisphere, and with it comes the challenges of cold temperatures, snow, and wind. These conditions can have a negative impact on your smartphone’s performance and battery life, so T-Mobile has some advice for you to follow to ensure that your device stays in optimal shape. Here are some of the tips that T-Mobile shared:
- Don’t charge your phone when it’s too cold. If your phone’s battery is exposed to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, it can lose efficiency, charge slower, and have a shorter lifespan. To prevent this, T-Mobile recommends that you let your phone warm up to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before plugging it in. This will help you maintain your battery’s health during the winter.
- Keep your phone close to your body. When you go outside in the cold, don’t leave your phone unprotected from the elements. Instead, keep it in a pocket of your jeans or jacket, where it can benefit from your body heat. Personally, I prefer to put my phone in a shirt pocket and cover it with a waterproof parka that keeps my iPhone 15 Pro Max cozy and dry.
- Use wireless earbuds to take calls. If you have True Wireless Bluetooth earbuds, you can use them to answer calls without taking your phone out of your pocket. This way, you can keep your phone warm and avoid exposing it to the cold air. Plus, you can enjoy hands-free communication and listen to your favorite tunes.
- Get a thermal case for your phone. Another way to protect your phone from the cold is to get a thermal case that can insulate your device and keep it warm. However, be aware that not all thermal cases are water-resistant, so if you expect snow or ice, make sure that your phone also has some protection from moisture.
- Trust your network to stay connected. T-Mobile says that it has invested 30% more in network hardening over the past two years, adding more backup power to more sites than ever before. This means that there are more fixed generators at more towers, cell sites, and other critical network locations across the country. T-Mobile also increased its fleet of heavy-duty disaster response satellite vehicles by 50% this year. All of this, along with portable generators, refueling trucks, command centers, community support trucks, and more, allows T-Mobile’s emergency response teams to quickly restore essential connectivity if the local power grid is affected by a storm.
- Look forward to the warmer days. Before you know it, the weather will start to get warmer and the days longer. And then your main concern will be how to keep your phone cool during the spring and summer. It’s a cycle we go through every year.
In addition to these tips, T-Mobile also shared some of the features and benefits of its network that can help you stay connected and entertained during the winter season. For example, T-Mobile offers:
- The largest 5G network in the country, covering more than 300 million people and 1.7 million square miles. This means that you can enjoy fast and reliable 5G service wherever you go, even in rural areas and indoors.
- The best value for your money, with plans that include unlimited talk, text, and data, as well as free Netflix, free international roaming, free scam protection, and more. You can also save up to 50% off your bill when you switch from another carrier.
- The most innovative products and services, such as T-Mobile Tuesdays, where you can get free stuff and discounts every week, T-Mobile Home Internet, where you can get fast and affordable internet service at home, and T-Mobile Money, where you can get a mobile banking account with no fees and high interest.
With T-Mobile, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a smartphone that works well in the winter and a network that works well all year round. To learn more about T-Mobile and its offerings, visit www.t-mobile.com or call 1-800-T-MOBILE.