New York, Jan 20, 2026, 14:19 EST — Regular session
- TMUS slipped about 0.7%, dropping to around $185 after hitting an intraday low of $184.04
- U.S. stocks dropped broadly as renewed worries over tariffs with Europe and Greenland resurfaced
- Traders are eyeing a T-Mobile fee adjustment scheduled for Jan. 21, ahead of the company’s earnings update on Feb. 11
T-Mobile US, Inc. shares slipped about 0.7% to $184.97 by mid-afternoon Tuesday, after touching a new 52-week low of $184.04 earlier. The stock traded in a range from $184.04 to $186.82 on volume near 3.7 million shares.
The drop puts extra pressure on a stock investors often view as a more stable telecom option, even in volatile markets. Adding to the uncertainty, a fee change affecting certain customer bills kicks in Wednesday, with a quarterly update due in February.
U.S. stocks dropped sharply after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on several European countries unless the U.S. clinches a deal to purchase Greenland, triggering a risk-off reaction as investors dumped riskier positions, Reuters reported. “The fact that tariffs were used have got investors a little bit rattled,” said Jeff Buchbinder, chief equity strategist at LPL Financial, in an interview with Reuters. Attention now turns to this week’s crucial economic data, including U.S. GDP, PMI figures, and the personal consumption expenditures report. 1
T-Mobile dipped, moving against Verizon Communications, which climbed about 0.4% during the session. AT&T slipped around 0.1%. These mixed results kept the telecom sector’s showing more uneven than the overall market.
T-Mobile slipped below $194, falling beneath the 52-week low listed on Reuters’ key-metrics page. The stock now sits roughly a third below its 52-week high of $276.49. 2
T-Mobile revealed on its support site that the “Regulatory Programs & Telco Recovery Fee”—a charge it collects and retains, not a government tax—will rise to $4.49 per voice line and $2.10 per mobile internet line starting Jan. 21. The carrier says this fee helps cover costs related to compliance programs such as E911, along with fees from other carriers for call delivery and network services. 3
The dollar move might be modest, but it hits hard in a space where even slight price changes and added fees can rattle subscribers. As billing headaches mount, investors sharpen their focus on churn — the count of customers leaving.
T-Mobile is set to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 11, coupled with a capital markets day update. During the event, the company will unveil revised financial targets for 2026 and 2027 as well. 4
The path forward is anything but simple. Stocks could remain volatile amid ongoing tariff disputes, and wireless margins risk serious pressure if firms boost promotions or encounter resistance on fees.
TMUS traders are watching closely as the stock dips to a new low. Important dates ahead: Wednesday’s fee adjustment and the update scheduled for Feb. 11.
