Cellular Carriers
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Phone carriers have been constantly evolving, in many cases as far back as the invention of the telegraph. And yet they’re more influential and important in our lives than ever, offering everything from phone service to home internet, and increasingly playing a role in the tech we purchase.
T-Mobile has been hit with a $60 million fine. Here’s why
The third-largest cellular provider in the U.S. has been hit with a hefty fine. Here's why T-Mobile now has to pay $60 million.
The best home internet providers of 2024
Picking the right home internet provider will make sure you get a good deal and high performance with no data caps. Here are our favorites.
5 carriers you should use instead of Verizon
These five Verizon alternatives prove you don't need to pay a bundle just to get great 5G coverage on Verizon's network.
AT&T just made it a lot easier to upgrade your phone
Have you ever wanted to upgrade your phone more than twice a year? AT&T has the perfect add-on for you.
A new FCC rule could make your phone carrier way less annoying
One of the most frustrating aspects of smartphone ownership could be coming to an end or at least curtailed in the U.S.: phone locking.
Verizon racks up more than $1M in fines over 911 outage
Verizon is facing a fine and other consequences from the FCC for a 911 outage in 2022. Here are all of the details.
Do you use AT&T? You need to keep a close eye on your next bill
Do you have an older AT&T Unlimited plan? If so, be sure to keep a close eye on your next bill, as it's about to be a lot more expensive.
T-Mobile is getting rid of its misleading ‘Price Lock’ policy
T-Mobile's price lock for home internet turned out not to be very much of a price lock at all, landing the company into hot water with the BBB.
5 carriers you should use instead of T-Mobile
While T-Mobile is a great carrier, it's not the most affordable. Here are five alternatives that will give you solid service and keep more money in your wallet.
5G vs. LTE: What’s the difference and why you should care
What are the differences between 5G and LTE? How is 5G better? What are the big advantages of it over LTE? Let's find out.
Do you have Verizon? You can now get YouTube Premium for a lot cheaper
YouTube Premium is about to get cheaper for Verizon customers. Here's more about the deal and when it starts. (Hint: it's soon.)
T-Mobile is buying one of the largest carriers in the U.S.
T-Mobile has just announced a $4.4 billion deal to acquire one of the biggest carriers in the U.S. Here's what that might mean for customers.
Mint Mobile Memorial Day deal: 50% off 3 months of wireless
Normally, Mint Mobile service is $30 per mo. (or $90 for the 3 mo.) but you can get it now for $15 per mo. with an upfront payment of $45 for the three months.
Your next T-Mobile bill might be more expensive
If you have an older plan with T-Mobile, your monthly bill is likely going up. Here's what we know about these price hikes for the No. 3 carrier in the U.S.
What is 5G? Speeds, coverage, comparisons, and more
Is there really a big difference between 5G and 4G mobile data? We’ll answer that question and many others in this all-you-need-to-know 5G guide.
AT&T now makes you pay even more for its fastest 5G speeds
AT&T customers will now have to pay extra to get the fastest data speeds on their phones. The company calls this new add-on AT&T Turbo.
What is DirecTV Stream: plans, pricing, channels, and more
AT&T TV has gotten yet another new name -- DirecTV Stream. Here's the latest on what's changed, what's stayed the same, and exactly what subscribers get.
5G home internet: What is it, and should you get it?
One of the promises of 5G is to bring a world without wires to your doorstep with wireless broadband in your home. But are we there yet?
AT&T customers past and present impacted by huge data leak
AT&T has changed the account passcodes of millions of its customers after it confirmed a massive data breach that saw personal data leaked on the dark web.
Mint Mobile free trial: Get a week of free cellular service
The Mint Mobile free trial allows you to test drive its network absolutely free, and you can use your existing phone! Find out how it works in more detail here!
10 best Blumhouse horror movies, ranked
Blumhouse continues to be one of the most successful horror studios today, and these 10 scary movies are hands down the company's best.
Have T-Mobile? Your 5G service is about to get much faster
If you're a T-Mobile customer, we have good news: Your 5G service is about to get a big speed upgrade. Here's why.
Were you affected by the AT&T outage? You may get some free money
Following AT&T's disastrous outage last week, the carrier is now responding with free bill credits. Here's how it works.
