T‑Mobile Raises Per‑Line Regulatory Fee, Adding to Monthly Bills

Overview

• T‑Mobile will increase the Regulatory Programs & Telco Recovery fee to $5.49 per voice line and $2.60 per mobile‑internet line on October 12, 2026.
• The carrier updated its public fees and charges page and began emailing customers about the upcoming change.
• This is the third hike in under two years, following increases in January 2026 and April 2025, which together have raised voice‑line fees by about $2.00 over 18 months.
• T‑Mobile separates this mandatory per‑line charge from advertised plan prices so price‑lock guarantees do not stop the fee from raising monthly bills.
• Because the fee is charged per line, small increases quickly add up for families and small businesses and customers should review their bills and account line counts to see the total impact.