T-Mobile US's Federal Lobbying Record
At $24.5M in disclosed federal lobbying, T-Mobile US ranks as a major spender — well above the typical filer. Outlays in this range generally reflect a sustained presence in Washington, with at least one full-time government affairs lead and a stable of outside lobbyists engaged on the organization's priority issues.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, T-Mobile US's annual disclosed lobbying spend has declined modestly — from $7.2M in 2020 to $3.4M in 2024, a change of -53%. Step-changes of this size often coincide with major bills moving through Congress, regulatory rulemakings affecting the organization's industry, or a leadership change in the relevant committee.
T-Mobile US's disclosed lobbying focuses on a narrow 4-issue footprint. A focused issue list usually means the organization concentrates its federal engagement on a small set of bills or rulemakings directly relevant to its core business.
4 of 16 lobbyists reported by T-Mobile US (25%) disclose prior federal government service. That share is common at established government affairs operations that explicitly hire from agency and committee staff.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Daniel P. Anderson (Former Staff Director, House Appropriations Committee); Stanley L. Garnett (Former Deputy Assistant Secretary, HHS); Amanda D. Morris (Former Deputy Administrator, EPA). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Telecommunications sector, T-Mobile US ranks #4 of 10 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is Comcast Corporation at $62.8M; the sector average is $22.3M. T-Mobile US's $24.5M sits 9% above the sector average.
T-Mobile US's LobbySpend Influence Score of 53/100 (grade C) is the most common grade in the index — it covers organizations with established but moderate federal advocacy programs. The score combines disclosed total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving-door connections (30%). A C-grade is typical of mid-size corporations and trade associations with steady quarterly filings on a focused issue set.
Every figure above is sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings submitted under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. Per-issue dollar splits and covered-position flags are filer-reported and may be amended after initial submission.
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Annual Lobbying Spend
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Jones Day | GOVTEC | 4 | $934K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Van Scoyoc Associates | COMTECGOV+1 | 1 | $920K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | S-3 Group | GOVHOM | 2 | $762K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Podesta Group | COMTEC | 1 | $721K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Steptoe & Johnson | HOMGOV | 1 | $1.1M |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Stewart & Stewart | TECGOVCOM+1 | 3 | $754K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Peck Madigan Jones | TECCOMGOV+1 | 1 | $929K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Cassidy & Associates | COMGOV | 2 | $742K |
T-Mobile US Lobbying FAQ
T-Mobile US has spent $24.5M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
T-Mobile US lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Telecommunications, Communications/Broadcasting, Homeland Security, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
T-Mobile US has an Influence Score of 53/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
T-Mobile US employs 16 registered lobbyists, of whom 4 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
T-Mobile US has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Food & Drug Administration, Dept of the Treasury, U.S. Senate.
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Lobbying data is sourced from quarterly Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings with the Senate Office of Public Records. Influence Scores combine total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%). Filings may be amended after initial submission.