Carriers

At this point we can often take for granted just how great mobile carriers are. But if you're trying to troubleshoot an issue, considering a carrier switch, or want to make sure you have the right plan, we have you covered.

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T-Mobile is removing this free perk from some plans

Your free Apple TV perk will soon come at a cost

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T-Mobile makes 911 emergency texting free and brings it to AT&T and Verizon

An essential safety feature available for everyone.

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T-Mobile Just Made Paying Your Bill More Difficult

More robots, fewer people.

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Verizon Now Has a Cheaper Option for 5G Home Internet

More competitive with legacy DSL and satellite plans.

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Google Fi Is Bringing Full RCS Support and Voicemails to the Web

Big upgrades for anyone using Google Messages in a web browser, too.

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Want to Save Money on Streaming? Try This

Get more from the services you already have.

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T-Mobile Is Ditching This Popular Phone Payment Plan

Existing lease customers get a sweet deal, though.

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T-Mobile Is Increasing Fees, Again

This time, it's the late fees.

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T-Mobile’s Satellite Phone Service Now Works With More Apps

Only for certain apps, though.

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I'll Switch Phone Carriers Just to Get a Physical SIM

I'm not saying I had to, but I did.

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Boost Mobile's Leftover Wireless Spectrum Is Going to Starlink

The 5G network built for Boost Mobile by EchoStar is being pieced apart.

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7 Reasons Tethering Beats Public Wi-Fi (Almost) Every Time

Don't use the public facilities if you can avoid it.

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Everything you might have missed this week.

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Tracfone's First Unlimited Plan Is a Great Deal

No included streaming services or device protection, just the mobile service at a low price.

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Total Wireless Brings a True Total Solution to Your Voice and Data Needs

This post is sponsored by Total Wireless.

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Boost Mobile Is Giving up on Its Own 5G Network

Dish was building its own 5G network for Boost Mobile and its other carrier brands.

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5 Reasons Why a Dedicated Mobile Hotspot Is Better Than Your Phone

Let's free your phone.

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Verizon's Visible Carrier Finally Has Group Plans, With a Twist

Everyone manages their own accounts.

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Verizon's Price Hikes, KDE's New Distro, and More: Weekly Roundup

Everything you may have missed from the last week.

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T-Mobile Now Officially Owns UScellular

Three big carriers remain.

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