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AT&T’s network isn’t the fastest you can get, but with strong coverage, including in rural areas, AT&T is still a strong pick for many people. AT&T’s unlimited plans come with plenty of data for most people, and the plans can be mixed and matched. Pros. Plenty of...

AT&T vs. Cricket Wireless: Is AT&T's own prepaid brand better value?

The Motley Fool

There's no getting around the fact that the cable television industry now has more than one kind of cord-cutting problem on its hands.

Comcast and Charter Lost Another 269,000 Broadband Customers Last Quarter. Where On Earth Are They Going?

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AT&A announced a data breach that affected nearly all of the company's cellular customers, raising serious concerns about customer privacy and security.

Here's what ruthless hackers stole from 130M AT&T customers

Verizon tapped into AI and ML to prevent damage to its underground fibre due to accidental cuts during building or excavations by homeowners and outside agencies. The operator is using AI and ML techniques to sift through more than 10 million dig requests per year to identify high-risk areas. Verizon...

Verizon digs in on AI for fibre detection

Recently, Samsung started rolling out the August patch to eligible devices. The company has already sent out the update to the carrier-locked Galaxy S24 series in the US, first to AT&T users. Now, the factory-unlocked version of the Galaxy S24 series in the US is receiving the August 2024 update. The carrier-locked Galaxy S23 series is also getting the same treatment.

Carrier-free Galaxy S24 getting August 2024 update in the US

TechSpot

You might think that getting a second phone number requires purchasing another SIM card or even an additional device. This can be particularly challenging if your current phone doesn't support dual SIM cards. Such a situation can be inconvenient and compromise both your privacy and comfort. If this is a concern for you, it may be worth exploring the option of obtaining a virtual phone number.

How to get a second phone number on your mobile phone

The REVVL 7 Pro has been recalled reportedly, though little reason has been give for why. According to a leaked memo, the T-Mobile REVVL 7 Pro is being recalled. There’s no reason given for the recall, beyond T-Mobile stating it is necessary to maintain “high-quality standards”. It’s...

T-Mobile is reportedely recalling the Revvl 7 Pro due to potential quality concerns

Mobile Guardian acknowledged the cyberattack in a statement on its website, saying it identified “unauthorized access to the iOS and ChromeOS devices enrolled to the Mobile Guardian platform.”. The company said the cyberattack “affected users globally,” including in North America, Europe and Singapore, and that the incident resulted in...

Cyberattack knocks Mobile Guardian MDM offline and wipes thousands of student devices

If you have a mobile data plan, you can share your internet connection using your smartphone's hotspot feature or the USB tethering option. Alternatively, you can use public Wi-Fi, buy a dedicated mobile hotspot device, or visit a nearby co-working space. If your neighbor uses a different ISP, you can...

How I Keep My Devices Online During an Internet Outage

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Find your router's best spot up off the floor and avoid interference from metal objects like an HVAC unit. Check software settings to optimize bandwidth and make sure your software is up-to-date. An older router may struggle to keep up with multiple devices connecting at once. Consider a faster router...

5 reasons why your Wi-Fi might be slow

No one likes having a slow internet connection, especially if you depend on it to get work done as we do here at XDA. It can be incredibly frustrating, and sometimes it's hard to know what might be causing an issue. If you're not sure where to start, we've rounded up a few steps you might want to try to troubleshoot your internet connection.

Is your internet connection slow? Try these steps to fix it

SlashGear

In 2024, a new product category popped up among wireless internet providers: Reduced-capacity plans at lower prices than their standard home or traveling internet plans — targeting home and business users who want a backup option in case their primary broadband service fails. First up was T-Mobile Home Internet Backup, a 5G cellular service that offers 130GB of transfer per month at a monthly fee of $20 to $40 depending on if you use autopay or are a T-Mobile voice customer. With the hardware included for free, that's not a bad deal for some extra peace of mind. And now, one of T-Mobile's biggest competitors in wireless broadband, Elon Musk's satellite-based internet service provider, Starlink, has introduced the smaller Starlink Mini hardware and a related $50, 50GB Mini Roam plan.

Starlink Mini Is Mobile Satellite Internet Cheap Enough To Be Your Outage Backup Plan

In my previous web exclusive, I explained how fiber was essential to cellular wireless networks. This time, we are going to discuss the “other wireless,” Wi-Fi. Our focus is not on the Wi-Fi found in every office and coffee shop, but Wi-Fi used outdoors in metropolitan or rural areas to make connections instead of a landline, either fiber or copper.

Fiber For Wireless, Part 2: Wi-Fi

It seems that you can't easily disable unwanted activity notifications. Some owners aren't happy about it. The new Samsung Galaxy Watch range gives activity notifications that cannot be easily disabled. Users have taken to Reddit to vent about the problem, which occurs on both the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch...

Do you find the Galaxy Watch's activity notifications to be overbearing? You aren't alone

The US Sun

NETFLIX users claim the service has "gone downhill" amid skyrocketing subscription costs. It is no secret that major streamers are hiking their prices. Over the past few months alone, big players like Paramount+ and Max have announced increases for their subscription plans. Netflix, in particular, has faced criticism for increasing...

Netflix subscription prices have lept over 90% in the past decade – and users say the streamer has ‘gone downhill’

The good news is we get a security patch, the bad news is One UI 6.1.1 has reportedly been delayed. Samsung has started pushing out its August security update to Galaxy S24 Ultra users. The new update includes general bug fixes but doesn’t have the One UI 6.1.1 update or...

Galaxy S24 Ultra gets August security update, but camera improvements have been delayed

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Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

A virtual private network bolsters your privacy by hiding your public IP address, which contains information about your general geographical location and your internet service provider. Using a VPN, you can make apps and websites think you’re in a different area -- another city, state or even country -- while keeping your web browsing activity hidden from your ISP.

Mobile VPN: What Is It and How Does It Work?

See how the new iPhone 16 design and colors compare to iPhone 15. A hands-on video showcasing iPhone 16 dummy units has surfaced online. The iPhone 16 could be switching to vibrant new color options and a refined matte finish. Design changes from the iPhone 15 include a vertical camera...

iPhone 16 leak: Hands-on video shows off color palette and design tweaks

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Have a need for speed? These are the fastest ISPs and carriers in the US, according to Ookla

The reports claims AT&T Fiber leads on ISP speed, while T-Mobile has the mobile advantage. A new report from Ookla claims AT&T Fiber is the fastest...

Have a need for speed? These are the fastest ISPs and carriers in the US, according to Ookla

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