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How to prepare for the next big mobile outage

Can you hear me now? Hello?

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These 10 massive outages prove just how easily the internet can go dark

A single typo, a routine maintenance error, or a targeted attack can plunge millions into darkness.

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Verizon will give you $20 for the outage, but you have to claim it now

Hurry and redeem what you're owed.

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Verizon is having a nationwide outage, but AT&T and T-Mobile are still working

You're not alone.

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HBO Max is getting a price cut for Verizon subscribers

Verizon users are getting a break on HBO Max.

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Setting up an LTE smartwatch was more trouble than I thought

It all depends on your carrier.

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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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Why Aren't These Trendy Foldable Phones Sold in the United States?

Can't unfold these (in the U.S.)!

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

Everyone manages their own accounts.

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Verizon Will Give You the NFL Sunday Ticket for Free, Again

Watch all the NFL you can handle, if you get a new phone or certain plans.

A Verizon retail location storefront.
Verizon Is Increasing Hidden Fees and Taking Away Freebies

Yikes! Activations are going up, and goodies are going away.

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Verizon’s Total Wireless Now Has Cheaper 5G Home Internet

Verizon is offering a pretty cheap price for five years.

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Is Verizon’s New 3-Year Price Lock as Good as It Sounds?

Free phones and satellite texting but don't forget to read the fine print.

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Visible's New $45/mo 5G Plan Has Faster Hotspot Speeds and a Smartwatch Line

It might be one of the best budget carriers in the United States.

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Verizon's Disney+ Bundle Is Now a Worse Deal

No good thing lasts forever, and a cheap Disney+ bundle is proof of that.

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How to Know if a Carrier Deal is too Good to be True

Phone carriers want to get the most money they can out of you.

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Are You Overpaying for Your Phone Plan? Here's How to Check

Do you feel like your phone plan is too expensive?

A Verizon retail location.
Verizon Rolls Out Satellite Texting for Android Phones

Select Verizon Android phones can send text messages via satellite starting today.

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How to Check if Your Phone Is Carrier Unlocked

If you need to know whether or not your phone is carrier unlocked, follow these steps to find the answer.

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