First T-Mobile In-Store Repair Locations Opening Nov. 1

T-Mobile will offer in-store same-day device repairs at 500 stores across the country starting Nov. 1, with more to follow, said the carrier Thursday. Repairs will be handled by industry-certified experts from Assurant using manufacturer-approved parts, it said. T-Mobile’s Protection 360 plan covers up to five claims per year; plans start at $7 per month and include unlimited screen protector replacement. The carrier said Monday (see 2109130009) it doubled its presence in retail stores with a new Walmart deal, but LightShed Partners analyst Walter Piecyk noted in a Thursday investor email that T-Mobile has indicated Sprint is in over 2,100 Walmart locations, making the increase in overall national retail 6% vs. a doubling. T-Mobile didn't comment.