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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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

Google Fi Takes a Page From Comcast Xfinity With “W+”

Google Fi is a wireless network operated by Google that originally focused on low data usage, but recently expanded into unlimited plans. Now the carrier has a new “W+” feature to help expand network coverage….

Corbin Davenport Jun 3rd, 2022

T-Mobile Starts Rolling Out 5G-Powered Phone Calls

We’re firmly in the 5G era now, but most phones still have to switch back to 4G or LTE to make calls. That’s now changing, as T-Mobile has started rolling out ‘Voice over 5G’ on select phones.

Corbin Davenport Jun 3rd, 2022

What Does “LTE” Mean on a Phone?

Curious about the LTE symbol on your smartphone? It’s one of the many wireless standards that allow you to communicate on the go. But what does LTE mean, and how is it different from 5G?

Gaurav Shukla May 29th, 2022

Why Unlimited Mobile Data Isn’t Actually Unlimited

“Unlimited” is a big word in the mobile world. Everyone wants a data plan with no limitations. That’s why carriers love to use the word, but “Unlimited” rarely means truly unlimited. There are a few reasons for that….

Joe Fedewa May 14th, 2022

Dish’s Long-Awaited 5G Network Arrives As ‘Project Genesis’

Dish Network has been building its own cellular network in the United States, mostly with leftover wireless spectrum acquired from T-Mobile’s merger with Sprint. Now the network is starting to go live… in one city, anyway….

Corbin Davenport May 5th, 2022

AT&T Is Raising the Price of Grandfathered Cell Phone Plans

Mobile carriers like AT&T and Verizon rarely raise prices on existing phone plans, but it does happen from time to time. AT&T is now raising the monthly cost on select legacy plans, in an effort to push people to newe…

Corbin Davenport May 4th, 2022

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