T-Mobile's T Life app also mentions that your next freebie (a flashlight) "might be at a different store on Tuesday," but there's no clear explanation for this change. Several factors may be at play. First, it could be a cost-cutting measure. Sending stock to fewer stores reduces shipping and handling costs and likely lowers demand, as not everyone has a corporate store nearby.

While saving money seems to be a likely reason, there may also be issues surrounding third-party stores that lead T-Mobile to make this change. Recently, we've heard reports of third-party locations asking customers for their account details and other personal information in exchange for freebies, and then using that information to push unnecessary upgrades or services. It's possible T-Mobile made this move in response to these practices, though that's just speculation.