Cellular Carriers
Phone carriers have been constantly evolving, in many cases as far back as the invention of the telegraph. And yet they’re more influential and important in our lives than ever, offering everything from phone service to home internet, and increasingly playing a role in the tech we purchase.
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T-Mobile’s long-awaited satellite service is finally ready for testing
T-Mobile is opening the beta registration for its Starlink-driven direct-to-cell satellite service, with plans of a broader launch at some point in 2025.
Google (probably) made your internet faster
A new report shows that when Google Fiber enters a market, it boosts overall internet speeds for all providers, driving competitors to enhance their services.
Verizon is shutting down its popular texting app. Here’s why
Verizon Messages has been around for years. Now, it's getting ready to shut down. Here's why.
T-Mobile has been fined millions of dollars. Here are all the details
The FCC is holding T-Mobile accountable for multiple data breaches reaching back to 2021.
Verizon says it has ‘fully restored’ service after major outage
Verizon says it's fully restored its service after a major outage on Monday, but has a tip for anyone still experiencing issues.
There’s a big Verizon outage right now. Here’s what you need to know
If you are a Verizon Wireless customer, you may be experiencing service issues, including ones affecting data, phone calls, and text messages.
Best live TV streaming services: YouTube TV, Hulu, Sling TV, and more
Ditching cable? To demystify the journey to independence from traditional cable and satellite providers, we present the very best live TV streaming services.
T-Mobile’s satellite network just set an industry first
T-Mobile used a satellite network to issue emergency alerts to users in areas with little to no signal. Here's why it's such a big deal.
We cannot believe these incredible phone deals from Total Wireless
Here's why you need to stop what you're doing and shop these phone deals from Total Wireless right now. Seriously, don't waste time get in here.
T-Mobile has been hit with a $60 million fine. Here’s why
The third-largest cellular provider in the U.S. has been hit with a hefty fine. Here's why T-Mobile now has to pay $60 million.
SOULM8TE: M3GAN spinoff finds its lead
SOULM8TE, a new film in the M3GAN universe, has found its star. Australian actress Lily Sullivan has landed the lead role in the spinoff.
I thought this $250 Android phone would be a disaster. It wasn’t
How good can a $250 Android phone really be? I tried the T-Mobile REVVL 7 Pro 5G to find out — and it genuinely surprised me.
This fascinating new GPU completely ditches fans
ASRock just launched two new AMD GPUs, but you're going to need some insane cooling to keep their temps in check.
This year’s big AT&T outage was worse than we thought
The massive AT&T outage in February was much more serious than previously thought, according to an FCC report laying out everything that went wrong.
T-Mobile’s controversial price increases have gotten it in trouble
T-Mobile recently raised prices for some of its customers who are on older plans. Now it’s being sued over its actions.
It doesn’t look like anyone can beat T-Mobile
T-Mobile still commands a healthy lead over its rivals, but 5G performance is skyrocketing in major U.S. cities.
AT&T paid big bucks to a hacker to delete stolen customer data, report claims
AT&T has reportedly paid $370,000 to a hacker to delete all of the customer data that was stolen in a recent security breach.
T-Mobile just made its 5G Home Internet plan cheaper; here’s the new price
After raising prices for a lot of customers earlier this year, T-Mobile is now lowering the cost of its 5G Home Internet Plan. Here are all the details.
The best home internet providers of 2024
Picking the right home internet provider will make sure you get a good deal and high performance with no data caps. Here are our favorites.
5 carriers you should use instead of Verizon
These five Verizon alternatives prove you don't need to pay a bundle just to get great 5G coverage on Verizon's network.
AT&T just made it a lot easier to upgrade your phone
Have you ever wanted to upgrade your phone more than twice a year? AT&T has the perfect add-on for you.
A new FCC rule could make your phone carrier way less annoying
One of the most frustrating aspects of smartphone ownership could be coming to an end or at least curtailed in the U.S.: phone locking.
Verizon racks up more than $1M in fines over 911 outage
Verizon is facing a fine and other consequences from the FCC for a 911 outage in 2022. Here are all of the details.
