Verizon has countered a recent offer from T-Mobile subsidiary Mint Mobile with its own promotional campaign that apparently comes with a 5-year price guarantee. Anyone using T-Mobile’s postpaid service in the United States is being tempted to switch to Verizon’s Visible service in exchange for a lower per-line fee of $15/month. The offer includes taxes and fees and comes with a supposed 5-year price guarantee, but you must bring your own device and commit to an entire year of service. In comparison, Mint is offering $15/month (taxes and fees excluded) with free lines in a time-limited three-month promotional campaign. The campaign is aimed squarely at AT&T and Verizon switchers who bring their own devices and port their numbers over to Mint.

Verizon Goes After T-Mobile Customers With $15/Month Unlimited Data

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The Google Pixel 9 series now offers satellite connectivity through partnerships with Garmin and Skylo. Verizon, too, will soon offer Emergency SOS service using Skylo, starting with Pixel 9, before expanding to the Galaxy S25 series next year. Verizon's service will reportedly be free, regardless of your price plan. Google's...

Verizon's getting into the satellite internet game with emergency SOS service this fall

If you're frustrated with your old provider's spotty coverage or have found a better deal with T-Mobile, it might be time for a change. Whether you want improved signal strength or access to the best 5G phones, we've got you covered. Here's a step-by-step guide on activating your T-Mobile SIM card and connecting to the T-Mobile network.

How to activate a T-Mobile SIM

Verizon has another partner as it looks to fill in the gaps for its wireless service. On Wednesday, the carrier announced that it has reached a deal with satellite company Skylo to use its network to provide texting services for Android phones in areas where its regular cellular connectivity is unavailable.

Verizon Teams With Skylo to Offer Satellite Coverage to Android Phones

Following Apple, Verizon is preparing to offer its own satellite-based messaging service so customers can reach emergency services when in cellular dead zones. “Starting this fall, customers on qualifying smartphones have access to emergency messaging and location sharing in the limited cases when a terrestrial cellular network is not available,” the carrier announced on Wednesday.

Verizon to Offer Satellite-Based Emergency Messaging This Fall

AT&T seems to be experiencing some issues right now that are leaving customers seeing “SOS” instead of their usual bars of service. According to The Mobile Report, AT&T has found internally that a failure at a switching center “has resulted in a cascade of problems, including service delays, the inability to provision new SIM cards, and, for many, a complete loss of network connectivity” that may primarily affect iPhones and other Apple devices. Users on Reddit have also reported service issues on some Android devices.

AT&T customers report wireless service has been down for hours

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Google's 2023-introduced FAST (Free Ad-Supported Television) channels are a major win for customers, providing users access to Reuters Now, BBC Food and BBC Food Earth, Top Gear, Love Nature, and more, all without having to download or sign up with any separate application. The service picked up 10 new channels...

Google TV's free channel count continues rising

Samsung shook up the sub-$200 phone segment with the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G. It packs an excellent Super AMOLED panel, delivers a fantastic battery life, has class-leading software support with four years of OS updates, and provides solid performance thanks to the Dimensity 6100+. If you are switching from a...

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G:10 tips and tricks to master your budget powerhouse

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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

Hurricanes, tropical storms and even severe thunderstorms can lead to power outages. You know the drill. (But if you don't, here's our guide to preparing for power outages.) Hopefully, you'll have planned ahead and made sure your electronics and portable chargers were charged. You'll then unplug any unnecessary appliances or...

How to get internet access even when a storm knocks out power (and Wi-Fi) at home

Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they're also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it's tied to a crucial business meeting. The solution, of course, is to run a wired network connection to your home office. Wi-Fi is great for...

Wi-Fi problems? How to add a wired network to your home without Ethernet cable

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(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

Discover the pros and cons of Verizon Fios and Verizon 5G for your home internet needs. Find out which service comes out on top!

Verizon Fios vs. Verizon 5G: Which home internet service is better?

It's almost time for the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, with rumors suggesting an October timeframe for Samsung's top midrange phone. Last year's version was a solid choice for those who wanted a powerful phone with Samsung's software reliability without spending big money on the company's flagship. If leaks are correct, Samsung plans to make material changes to the Galaxy S24 FE, with an increased display size and upgraded internals. If you're a fan of Galaxy devices and can't wait for Samsung's next midrange installment, here's everything we know about the Galaxy S24 FE.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: News, leaks, specs, and release window

Microsoft is set to pull the plug on Windows 10 in the near future, leaving people with the choice of upgrading to the AI-heavy Windows 11, or continuing to use an unsupported operating system -- and all of the dangers that entails. Microsoft will offer paid support for anyone who...

Forget Windows 11, the stunning Windows 10 2024 Edition is the operating system you want

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GOOGLE has unexpectedly revealed when Android 15 – its biggest software update of the year – will be rolled out to phones. Dozens of devices are expected to receive the update this autumn – you can find out if your phone is eligible here. Android 15 is set to bring 12 new features, as well […]

Google lets slip when free Android 15 upgrade is coming for phones with battery boost & ‘private space’ for secret apps

Traveling today is a lot easier thanks to the tech tools in our pockets. Anyone can download a few smartphone apps (many of them free) to reserve hotel rooms, navigate cities, translate signs through the camera, and, with the latest AI-driven apps, even translate conversations in real time. But those...

Stop Piling Up Roaming Charges on Your Phone When You Travel. Here's How

Aside from filling out confusing customs forms and waiting on the arrival of lost luggage, dealing with lower performance on mobile phones while roaming is among the top headaches for travelers. Many roamers are also often missing out on the benefits of 4G and 5G networks, according to a new report by Opensignal.

Roamers miss out on 4G, 5G network access – Opensignal report

OnePlus' OxygenOS adds many great customizations and features to the basic Android experience. It also adds unnecessary apps you'll want to remove from your phone. This was true on the OnePlus 12 and is still true with the OnePlus 12R. Even though it's one of the best budget Android phones, this bloatware makes the experience feel a little less premium. This guide walks you through the apps you can safely remove from your OnePlus 12R.

OnePlus 12R: All the apps you can safely uninstall

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Total Wireless wants to lure you away from T-Mobile or Mint Mobile with its new $15 plan

You know Mint Mobile has ruffled some feathers within the industry when its free 4 line promotion that was launched last week has caused Verizon to...

Total Wireless wants to lure you away from T-Mobile or Mint Mobile with its new $15 plan

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