In Washington , T-Mobile is one of the biggest spenders in the influence industry. Its parent, Deutsche Telekom, has turned the carrier into a lobbying powerhouse.

In 2024 alone, the company spent more than $10 million lobbying federal agencies and lawmakers, employing nearly 100 lobbyists. In the first half of 2025, T-Mobile has spent more than $5.3 million on influence campaigns, hiring a slew of powerful Washington firms. Federal disclosures show the company lobbying the Federal Communications Commission, Commerce Department, Treasury Department, and even the White House.

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