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You Can Get Unlimited T-Mobile Home Internet for $25/Month (50% Off)

T-Mobile has spent the past year expanding its home internet service to more areas across the United States. Now you can try out the 5G-powered home internet for half off the usual price, with a few catches….

Corbin Davenport 1d ago

T-Mobile’s 5G Now Doesn’t Always Need LTE

5G comes with promises of high-speed connectivity, but depending on where you live, your carrier, or your phone model, it might not be living up to the hype. T-Mobile is now deploying an update that might make a significant d…

Arol Wright Nov 15th

Verizon’s Prepaid 5G Plans Are Now Cheaper and Better

Verizon already offers some of the best phone plans in the United States, especially if you need unlimited data and other premium features. If your first priority is saving money, you should take a peek at Verizon’s new prepa…

Corbin Davenport Oct 20th

Verizon Just Had a Security Breach

In this day and age, we’re rightfully worried about security breaches and our online lives. If you’re a Verizon subscriber, you might’ve noticed some suspicious activity on your account. The company has informed customers tha…

Arol Wright Oct 19th

Verizon’s Total Wireless Has a New Name and Cheap 5G Plans

Total Wireless is a pre-paid mobile carrier in the United States, which has been owned by Verizon for almost a year now. Under new management, Total Wireless is now “Total by Verizon,” with updated mobile plans that could sav…

Corbin Davenport Sep 27th

T-Mobile Will Offer Free In-Flight Wi-Fi on More Planes

Airplane Wi-Fi is great to have, but often, it’s an expensive perk that you need to pay extra for when you’re booking your tickets. If you’re on T-Mobile, though, you might just get it as a perk if you’re flying United….

Arol Wright Sep 9th

Google Fi Expands 5G Roaming to 26 More Countries

Google has long sought to position its Fi mobile network as a competitive network option for US customers. It has always been great for international roaming, but now, your Fi line is about to get even faster when travelling…

Arol Wright Sep 9th

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet Now Reaches 9 Million More Homes

T-Mobile has been rolling out its 5G and LTE-based home internet service across the United States, giving traditional internet service providers a run for their money. Now the company has officially expanded Home Internet to …

Corbin Davenport Sep 6th

You Can Try T-Mobile Free for 3 Months, Without a SIM Card

Even though eSIM has been around for a few years now, carriers have been slow to fully embrace the option to go without physical SIM cards. T-Mobile has now introduced a three-month network trial utilizing eSIM….

Corbin Davenport Sep 1st

Apple TV+ Is Now Free With Some T-Mobile Plans

T-Mobile already includes a Netflix subscription with all “Magenta” cell phone plans, which is increasingly a better deal as Netflix on its own continues to increase in price. Now the carrier is adding another freebie: an App…

Corbin Davenport Aug 29th

T-Mobile Will Fix Dead Zones With SpaceX Starlink Satellites

SpaceX already operates a network of low-orbiting satellites that provide internet access in remote areas, called Starlink. T-Mobile has now announced that regular phones on its network will use Starlink internet as a fallbac…

Corbin Davenport Aug 26th

Dish’s Boost Infinite Will Use “The Power of Three Networks”

Dish Network has been rapidly building up its 5G mobile network, becoming a new fourth carrier to compete with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Now the company is teasing a future cell phone plan called “Boost Infinite.”…

Corbin Davenport Aug 23rd

Unlimited Verizon Data Is Now $30/Month, Through Visible

Visible is a popular mobile network in the United States owned by Verizon (and using the company’s network), with cheaper unlimited phone plans and a focus on paying as a group. Now the carrier is switching up its plans….

Corbin Davenport Aug 18th

Verizon’s C-Band 5G Is About to Get Much Faster

Earlier this year, Verizon and T-Mobile started deploying 5G service on C-Band, a mid-band frequency that offers faster speeds at farther distances. Verizon is now preparing an upgrade that could make C-Band even better….

Corbin Davenport Jul 18th

Is Verizon’s Cheap New Unlimited 5G Plan Right for You?

Verizon already offers several different phone plans with unlimited data and 5G access, but they are pricey, especially if you only get one or two phone lines. Now there’s a new cheaper tier, called ‘Welcome Unlimited.’…

Corbin Davenport Jul 12th

T-Mobile Is Selling Your App Activity: Here’s How to Opt Out

T-Mobile has positioned itself as a better alternative to other carriers over the past few years, but it also plays many of the same tricks as other networks, including selling user data. The network is now targeting advertis…

Corbin Davenport Jun 28th

What Is Data Roaming, and How Can You Avoid Paying for It?

“Roaming” is a term that often gets mentioned in data plans for smartphones. Aren’t you always technically “roaming” when you’re out and about? Well, that’s not exactly what it means in the eyes of your mobile carrier….

Joe Fedewa Jun 24th

Verizon Home Internet Might Be $25 per Month for You

Verizon launched its ‘5G Home’ internet service a few years ago, which uses the company’s wireless network to connect all your devices at home. Now it’s cheaper than ever… if your phone is also on Verizon….

Corbin Davenport Jun 21st

What Is C-Band 5G, and Why Is It So Much Better?

From mmWave to 5G UC, there are already several 5G-related monikers to keep track of. And now mobile carriers have thrown another term into the mix: C-band 5G. So how is it different, and why does it matter?…

Gaurav Shukla Jun 20th

Do You Need a Senior Cell Phone Plan for Your Loved One?

Cell phone plans come in all shapes and sizes nowadays, and there’s a surprisingly robust selection that caters directly to seniors. Here’s everything you need to know about senior cell phone plans before signing up….

Jon Bitner Jun 19th

Dish Says Its 5G Network Is Now Live In Over 120 Cities

Dish Network (yes, the TV company) has been building its own cellular network in the United States, competing with other cell phone plans, which finally started going live in Las Vegas back in May. Now it’s supposedly avail…

Corbin Davenport Jun 15th

Which Mobile Carriers Have Truly Unlimited Plans in the U.S?

Most mobile data plans that are advertised as “unlimited” are not really unlimited. There are little things that limit how much data you can realistically use. Do any carriers offer truly unlimited plans? Not as many as you …

Joe Fedewa Jun 15th

Verizon Will Boost 5G Service With More Mid-Band Frequencies

The rollout of 5G networks in the United States has been slow-moving, especially for Verizon and AT&T. However, Verizon is now testing a new network feature that should improve coverage in some areas….

Corbin Davenport Jun 14th

AT&T’s New Unlimited Plan Drops HBO Max

AT&T used to own Warner Media, which in turn owns HBO and its associated streaming services, but AT&T completed its sale of Warner to Discovery earlier this year. Now we’re seeing the first real-world effects of the d…

Corbin Davenport Jun 13th

Do You Really Need Unlimited Data?

The holy grail of cellular plans is unlimited data. Everyone wants to be able to stream and download without worrying about going over limits. Do you actually need unlimited data, though? Here are some things to consider….

Joe Fedewa Jun 6th

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