T-Mobile US is suing Broadcom to secure extended support for VMware software. The telecommunications giant claims Broadcom is legally obligated to provide this service. VMware technology serves as the foundation for T-Mobile's entire internal network.
The system currently runs thousands of applications across at least 303,000 CPU cores. T-Mobile purchased perpetual VMware licenses with two years of support under a 2023 agreement.
Broadcom shifted VMware to a subscription model following its acquisition of the company. Broadcom reportedly informed T-Mobile that support will not be renewed after the initial term expires in 2025.
T-Mobile is seeking a court order to ensure a deliberate migration away from VMware technology. This legal action aims to prevent service disruptions during the transition period.