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T-Mobile Locks Account Access When Phone is Broken Despite Valid Credentials

T-Mobile prevents account access when a customer's device is damaged even when all credentials including PIN are provided, and support can only redirect to in-store visits. This creates a complete service gap at the exact moment customers are most vulnerable — when their phone is broken and they need help urgently.

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