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CPNI Data Rights and Sharing

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What it is

T-Mobile collects and may use or share your Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) — which includes details about how you use your phone service — for certain purposes. You have the right to restrict some of this sharing.

This analysis describes what T-Mobile's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

CPNI sharing practices define the scope of customer data available to T-Mobile's business operations and marketing functions. The operational significance lies in how this provision structures data flow across T-Mobile's corporate structure and to external service providers, which directly affects the scale and scope of data processing the customer authorizes.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium Jul 14, 2026

The updated terms expand T-Mobile's authority to suspend or terminate service by explicitly including theft and unlawful conduct as grounds for suspension or service denial, beyond the previously stated prohibited uses. The agreement also clarifies that price commitments embedded in Rate Plans do not automatically extend to new technologies, features, or services unless expressly stated, meaning customers cannot assume their locked price applies if T-Mobile introduces new offerings. Additionally, the terms now state that reconnection or restoration of service after suspension may incur a fee. These changes modify the conditions under which service can be interrupted and the predictability of pricing as services evolve.

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Clause Stability Mostly Stable

1
Change
5
Months Monitored
Apr 3, 2026
First Seen
Apr 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.
This clause has changed once in 5 months of monitoring.

Change history

removed Jul 14, 2026

The removal of specific CPNI (Customer Proprietary Network Information) provisions may indicate reduced transparency regarding customer data sharing practices, now potentially covered under generic privacy notices.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

T-Mobile collects detailed network usage data about customers and may use it for marketing or share it with affiliates; consumers have a regulatory right under FCC rules to restrict certain uses of this data by contacting T-Mobile.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Opt Out of Arbitration
    Call T-Mobile customer service and request to restrict the use of your CPNI data for marketing purposes. Ask the representative to note your restriction request on your account and request written confirmation.

How other platforms handle this

Skillshare Medium

Protect us, our business, our users, and others, for example to enforce our terms of service, prevent spam or other unwanted communications, and investigate or protect against fraud

Squarespace Medium

we may use, retain or share information with law enforcement or others in circumstances where a person's vital interests require protection, such as in the case of emergencies.

Tinder Medium

we may share data between our affiliates for the safety and security of our users and may take necessary actions if we believe you have violated these Terms, including banning you from our Services and/or our affiliates' services...

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

CPNI obligations are governed by 47 U.S.C.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
T-Mobile Terms and Conditions
Entity
T-Mobile
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001689
Document ID
CA-D-00341
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
003aded995c8c39d8adcc2e0e293258fb606e1f38429da68bcd11af51eaffa32
Analysis generated
March 20, 2026 10:43 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: T-Mobile
Document: T-Mobile Terms and Conditions
Record ID: CA-P-001689
Captured: 2026-03-20 10:43:24 UTC
SHA-256: 003aded995c8c39d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/t-mobile/t-mobile-terms-and-conditions/provision/CA-P-001689/cpni-data-rights-and-sharing/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
Categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does T-Mobile's CPNI Data Rights and Sharing clause do?

CPNI sharing practices define the scope of customer data available to T-Mobile's business operations and marketing functions. The operational significance lies in how this provision structures data flow across T-Mobile's corporate structure and to external service providers, which directly affects the scale and scope of data processing the customer authorizes.

How does this clause affect you?

T-Mobile collects detailed network usage data about customers and may use it for marketing or share it with affiliates; consumers have a regulatory right under FCC rules to restrict certain uses of this data by contacting T-Mobile.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

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No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by T-Mobile.