With its more affordable plans that deliver outstanding quality in terms of signals, T-Mobile has a big share of the telecommunication market nowadays. Whether you are looking for stable and fast internet signal or simply an enormous amount of SMS messages, T-Mobile is definitely a great option.
Apart from the excellent coverage and affordable plans, the carrier still provides a higher transparency than what the competition seems to deliver. That means subscribers of T-Mobile have better control of the usage of their data, SMS, or whatever kind of service they get from the company.
Nevertheless, even with all the transparency and control, users have been reaching out to online forums and Q&A communities seeking and answer to the following question: Can I get a transcript of my text messages through T-Mobile? If so, how can I do it?
While messaging apps like WhatsApp and Viber prompt users every week offering backup services, several T-Mobile subscribers are seeking a way to keep an archive of their SMS messages.
Should you find yourself amongst those subscribers, fear not, as today we will guide you through on how to access the registry of all SMS you sent while using T-Mobile SIM cards.
So, without further ado, here is how you can access and read the SMS messages you sent from your T-Mobile phone, just like you are used to doing with your messaging apps.
How To Get Text Message Transcripts From T-Mobile?
Luckily for those looking for a way to reach and read their sent SMS messages, T-Mobile does offer that kind of service. On the other hand, there are some particularities to be observed, as the company will allow subscribers to access their sent SMS messages, but not all of them.
According to the comments written by T-Mobile subscribers in the topics regarding the archiving of SMS messages, the best way to access them is through the T-Mobile app.
Not only will it grant you the SMS archive feature, but it will also deliver a higher control of your usage and easier package upgrading or renewal options.
Regarding the SMS archive function, the company has made clear that not every user will be able to benefit from it, as the service is only offered to postpaid plans.
Also, should you want to keep a hard copy of your SMS messages, you will need a computer and a printer as the carrier does not offer a print and deliver system to its subscribers.
This idea sounds more effective for users who are looking to keep a record of older SMS messages, since T-Mobile app will only grant you access to the messages you sent for the past 365 days.
Therefore, should you be on a postpaid plan, sit in front of your computer or laptop and get your printer set up. Once all that is covered, follow the steps below to access and have your SMS messages printed:
- The first thing you will have to do is open the T-Mobile app and sign into your personal account with your username and password
- Once you are logged into the app, go to the menu and locate the option that says ‘usage’
- A list of services will appear on the screen, so locate and access the type of content you wish to access. In the case herein, you should select ‘messages’, since you are not interested in controlling the usage of your data or mobile calls
- After clicking on ‘messages’ a new menu will appear on the screen and a ‘download the usage records’ option should be available. Depending on the model of the mobile, the option might have to be reached through ‘download the text message transcripts’
- The system will automatically start the download and, once it is successfully completed, you can transfer the file to your computer via a USB cable (most mobile chargers have a cable with that format)
- If you are using the T-Mobile app on your computer or laptop, on the top left corner you will find a print button. Should you prefer to transfer the file to the computer through an USB cable, just locate it in your storage and open the file. The application suggested by the computer should also offer a print option.
A second way to get the transcripts of your SMS messages with T-Mobile is to reach out to their customer support and request it. Although the procedure described above is really easy to perform, some users may prefer to let a professional deal with it.
Should that be your case, dial 1 (877) 453-1304 and have customer support access and send you the transcripts of your SMS messages. Bear in mind that, in order for the attendant to perform the access and send the file, you will need to provide the access info – i.e. your username and password.
Also, should you prefer this method, the file with the transcripts will be sent to your registered email address. So, make sure it is updated or that, at least, you can access it.
Some people attempt to request the delivery of a hard copy of the transcripts to their registered addresses but as mentioned before, it is almost impossible to get it that way.
On A Final Note
No matter what kind of service you wish to access through the highly functional and user-friendly T-Mobile app, make sure to check for updates every now and then.
Since the company might make use of new versions of the app to fix minor issues or even to enable new kinds of services, it is always worth keeping an eye out. Additionally, a fast and stable internet connection should help you in the task of acquiring your SMS messages transcript.
Considering the amount of SMS messages sent and received in one year, the file may get a tad heavy. Finally, for the less tech-savvy subscribers of T-Mobile, reach out to customer support and have them perform the procedure and you will receive the transcript file on your email in no time.
Should you be a subscriber of another carrier, let us know in the comments if the same service is offered by your provider and how easy it is to access and read the transcripts of your SMS messages.