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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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 while wireless carriers like T-Mobile have brought incredible change over the past decade, it looks like things are finally reaching a tipping point, with carriers now making more changes than ever in an attempt to secure additional profits.

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

T-Mobile has started enforcing its new policy. T-Mobile’s controversial new policy on bill credits has gone into effect. Going forward, you will no longer receive the bill credits remaining in your promo period if you pay your equipment installment plan off early. This policy was expected the change on...

T-Mobile's controversial new bill credits policy goes live a week early (Update)

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

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

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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

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 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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If you've been patiently sifting through all the deals during Walmart Plus Week, here's a major one. You can snag a new Apple iPhone SE (3rd Gen) from Walmart for just $179, which is an absolute steal for an iPhone, let alone a smartphone of its caliber. There's no catch – this price is available to everyone and there are tons of units in stock. The only thing you'll have to do is purchase a Straight Talk prepaid wireless plan; that's the service it comes locked to. This no-contract prepaid service can be canceled any time, but it's required if you...

Walmart has a $179 Apple iPhone. Here's how to snag one

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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

Do you want to upgrade your phone more than once a year? What about three times a year? Are you on AT&T? If you answered yes to those questions, then AT&T’s new “Next Up Anytime” early upgrade program is made for you. With this add-on, you’ll be able to upgrade your phone three times a year for just $10 extra every month. It will be available starting July 16.

AT&T just made it a lot easier to upgrade your phone

An international roaming outage is leaving customers of the three major US mobile carriers in the dark, making it difficult or impossible for American customers who are currently out of the country to make calls, send messages and use data.

Massive AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon outage for US customers traveling abroad

The European pricing of the Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 7, and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro have leaked courtesy of an unnamed retailer. In line with previous leaks, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is expected to cost around $700, whereas the Galaxy Watch 7 could cost the same as last year's Galaxy Watch 6.

Here's how much the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro could cost

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

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

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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

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

Motorola has introduced a surprise smartphone tailored for budget-conscious shoppers. The Moto E14 is debuting in the U.K. and Europe; we don’t expect to see a U.S. launch. The Moto E14 is a simple device priced at 70 British pounds (about $88). It features a Unisoc chipset, the same one found on its predecessor, the Moto E13. The Moto E14 has 2GB of RAM and is limited to Android 14 Go Edition, a lightweight version of Android.

Motorola quietly announced a new (and very cheap) Android phone

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

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T-Mobile users enraged as “Un-carrier” breaks promise to never raise prices

In 2017, Kathleen Odean thought she had found the last cell phone plan she would ever need. T-Mobile was offering a mobile service for people age...

T-Mobile users enraged as “Un-carrier” breaks promise to never raise prices

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