If you’re looking for alternatives to traditional carriers, Google Fi is probably one of the best options. Google is so confident of it, that it’ll now let you try it out for free.
Mint Mobile has been a popular MVNO for years, especially for people willing to sign up for multiple months of service at once to get a discount. The mobile carrier is now being acquired by T-Mobile.
Most carriers in the United States shut down their 3G networks in 2022, and 2G a few years before that, but T-Mobile has been an exception. The carrier has kept 2G functioning all this time, but it won’t for much longer….
2022 was filled to the brim with data breaches, and it sure looks like 2023 is not going to be any different. T-Mobile has just warned users about another data breach compromising their personal information….
Airplane Wi-Fi is, more often than not, a premium perk that you pay for when booking or right after boarding a plane. Delta is switching up that formula with a promise of free Wi-Fi on planes starting in February….
If you want to get into cloud gaming, it’s easier than ever now, at least if you’re an AT&T customer. The carrier is giving users six months of access to NVIDIA’s premium cloud gaming service, GeForce NOW, to kick off 202…
SIM swapping attacks have been a problem with mobile carriers for years, which can lead to customers being locked out of their phone service and having their personal data stolen. Thankfully, networks are getting more serious…
You can say that T-Mobile has done a splendid job rolling out its nationwide 5G network. Now the company is looking to solidify its already strong 2022 progress with a new mid-band 5G rollout all around the country….
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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 …
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….
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…
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…
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.”…
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….
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….
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.’…
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…
“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….
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