T-Mobile just got into some trouble with the National Advertising Program (NAD), a part of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), for advertising its supposed “Price Lock” policy for 5G internet service. Basically, the premise behind the “Price Lock” was a promise not to increase prices for customers who...

T-Mobile just got in big trouble

If you’re a legacy AT&T customer, your phone bill could be going up as much as $20 a month, with the popular US telecommunication provider planning to increase the price of its older plans from August. As telecommunication providers continue to steer loyal users to their newer plans, the...

AT&T Is Raising Its Unlimited Plan Prices, Check To See If You’re Affected

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Even if you don't use AT&T, you've more than likely heard of the company's variety of unlimited data plans. These plans have taken many different forms over the years, with many going on to be discontinued to make way for new and improved plans. More recently, AT&T retired some of its longtime unlimited plans such as AT&T Unlimited Extra, AT&T Unlimited Starter, and AT&T Unlimited Premium. While you aren't required to switch if you're already on an unlimited plan that's been retired, keeping it won't help if you're trying to save on your AT&T bill.

You Might Want To Ditch Your Old AT&T Unlimited Plan, Here's Why

If you have an older unlimited plan from AT&T, it will soon cost you more. Starting in August, the second-largest mobile company in the U.S. will charge extra for several different legacy plans. At the same time, it’s adding new benefits for those customers. According to an AT&T support...

Do you use AT&T? You need to keep a close eye on your next bill

Android Police

Major international outages are affecting Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile roaming data plans. The root cause is unclear, possibly related to carrier transitions from 2G/3G to 4G/5G. Carriers are working on fixes, but it's recommended to use Wi-Fi, VPNs, local SIM cards, or eSIMs as alternatives in the meantime. If you're...

AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile customers hit with major international roaming outage

T-Mobile now offers home internet with a 5G-based modem-router gateway combo, which some customers have taken traveling with them. Recent internal documents have revealed T-Mobile's plan to crack down on home internet customers who aren't at their registered address. While T-Mobile had temporarily put these plans on hold, internal documents...

T-Mobile is finally ready to crack down on internet users logging on away from home

The US Sun

SELECT AT&T customers will see monthly price hikes soon. The cost increase will affect those under contract on specific phone plans within the telecommunications company. Those with older unlimited wireless plans will have their monthly charges bumped by $10 to $20, according to a press release from AT&T earlier in June.

Longtime AT&T customers will be hit with $10 monthly price hike on unlimited plans – but you need to check your contract

If you've ever struggled to get your smartphone unlocked, then you should appreciate the FCC's latest initiative. On Thursday, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed that the agency require mobile carriers to unlock all phones within 60 days of activation. The goal would be to ease confusion among customers by applying the same unlocking rules across the board.

The FCC wants mobile carriers to unlock every smartphone within 60 days of activation

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AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, the three major cellular carriers in the U.S., on Thursday said a roaming outage is affecting customers traveling internationally.The outage means that some customers who are abroad are currently unlikely to be able to make phone calls, send text messages or use cellular data. T-Mobile told CBS MoneyWatch that the carrier is "one of several providers impacted by a third-party vendor's issue that is intermittently affecting some international roaming service." The company added that it is working with the vendor to resolve the outage and restore service for customers.  AT&T said that its mobile customers abroad were...

AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon confirm service outages for customers abroad

Regular maintenance is key for phone cases to protect your device from dust and pocket lint buildup, which can cause scratches. Don't overlook cleaning your phone weekly; it keeps your device looking good and prevents surprises when selling or trading it in. Cleaning your case regularly, especially clear ones, can...

If you don't remove your phone's case and clean it regularly, damage is inevitable

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iPhone users will able to send high-quality photos and video to non-Apple devices.

iPhone's Green Text Bubble Problem Is Finally Resolved

AT&T is joining the ranks of wireless carriers jacking up the prices of its older plans. The carrier has begun informing users, including with a support page on its website, that starting with their August bill it plans to raise rates by $10 per month for those with just a single line of service or $20 per month if you have multiple lines.

AT&T Hikes Prices on Older Unlimited Plans, Starting With Your August Bill

Samsung fans, it’s time to start getting excited. Why? Because we finally have the official date for Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event. If you’ve been following Samsung rumors over the last few weeks, it won’t come as any surprise at all. Samsung has confirmed that this...

July 10 is going to be a huge day for Samsung

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a new rule that could eliminate one of the most frustrating aspects of smartphone ownership: carrier locking. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel wants to require mobile providers to unlock customers’ mobile phones within 60 days of activation, making it easier for consumers to switch providers.

A new FCC rule could make your phone carrier way less annoying

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Your cable bill might increase come July — but luckily, it's one of many bills you can negotiate.

Spectrum Internet Users Should Brace Themselves for a Price Hike, According to Reddit

Internet providers don’t inspire a lot of warm feelings in their customers. The industry as a whole ranks at the bottom of the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s rankings -- less popular than airlines, social media companies and the US postal service. A lot of that dissatisfaction is due...

Why Does My Internet Price Keep Going Up? Here's What You Can Do

TechRadar

With a whole host of the best streaming services at our fingertips, subscriptions can get expensive, which is why it’s nice to hear that Netflix is reportedly considering rolling out a completely free tier with ads, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.Unfortunately, though, Netflix would not reportedly look to launch such a service in the US market – instead, it is considering Europe and Asia. The reason for this is that the streamer is already reaching its potential customer base in the US market so it does not see the potential for new sign-ups to be lured in by...

Netflix could be planning a completely free ad-supported service but there’s a catch

Entrepreneur

AT&T said that it resolved the issue before 8 p.m. Tuesday.

AT&T Customers Furious After Second Mass Outage in 4 Months: 'You're Expecting Me to Pay This Bill?'

TV Tech

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.—Dish Network has announced that it has added Netflix to its Dish TV subscription offering at no additional cost for two years. The move allows existing Dish customers who sign up for a new two-year commitment to enjoy a Netflix Standard with ads plan seamlessly integrated into their Dish service.The offer comes at a time when Dish and other pay TV operators have been hemorrhaging subscribers and could help Dish lock in its existing subscribers to new contracts. It would also simplify access to the streaming service and TV channels via one remote. “Finding something new to love has never been easier,” said Gary Schanman, executive vice president and group president, Dish Video Services. “We’re committed to enhancing our customers’ viewing experience by offering them the best content in the most convenient way possible. Our new Dish and Netflix bundle is a testament to that commitment.”More information is available at mydish.com/netflixdeal. 

Dish Launches New TV Bundle with Free Netflix

If you’ve been thinking looking for phone deals, we found two Best Buy deals we think you’re going to love! Right now, Best Buy is offering markdowns on two of the best Galaxy devices on the market for 2023: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. Do keep in mind that this pricing applies to the unlocked versions of both devices.

Unlocked Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 phones are on sale at Best Buy today

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The party's finally over for grandfathered AT&T unlimited plans

Although we wish some things could always stay the same, that's not often the case, especially when it comes to the bills that we pay. And...

The party's finally over for grandfathered AT&T unlimited plans

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