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

When it comes to performance, quality, and reliability, T-Mobile is undoubtedly one of the best carriers in the U.S. It offers the fastest speeds and the broadest coverage with reasonably priced plans that include quite a few perks. Contents. However, that may still add up to more than you want...

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WASHINGTON, June 27, 2024 – The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote next month on a proposal to require mobile providers to unlock customers’ phones within 60 days of activation. The proposal, announced on Thursday, would force all mobile providers to open up their devices to other...

FCC Considering Rulemaking on Requiring Mobile Providers to Unlock Phones Within 60 Days

Mobile phones purchased from a carrier are generally locked to that carrier until either the contract is up or the phone is paid off. But despite improvements to the process over the years (unlocking was flat-out illegal not long ago), it still isn’t quite clear to all consumers when and how they can unlock their phone and take it to the carrier (or country) of their choice.

FCC rule would make carriers unlock all phones after 60 days

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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

Android Police

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

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

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

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...

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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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The time has finally arrived. After months of leaks and rumors, Samsung is making its Galaxy Unpacked event official, with the show set to take place in Paris, France on July 10. As far as what to expect, well, the brand is pushing the "next frontier of Galaxy AI" and how it will arrive with the next iterations of the Galaxy Z series.

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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.

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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.

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There are a lot of myths and a lot of miscommunication on what you can or can’t do with your phone in an airplane. There are usually two extremes within this conversation. Some people fear that phones will interfere with a plane’s controls and cause the plane to crash if they are not put into airplane mode. Others have been on multiple flights before without switching on airplane mode and therefore think it is pointless.

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In our super-connected world, a slow connection can feel like hitting a brick wall, whether you’re hustling on deadlines, diving into your favorite show, or battling it out online. In this article, let’s take a look at why your internet might be sluggish, and offer a few easy fixes.

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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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The best tablets can often be very expensive, with the iPad Pro 13-inch (2024) for example starting at $1,299 / £1,299 / $2,199. But just as with phones there are a wide variety of tablets available, and some are a lot cheaper.Choosing a cheap model isn’t the only way to save money when buying a tablet though, as timing, trading, and other factors can also affect your outlay.So below we’ve detailed five tips for getting the best tablet for your needs without decimating your bank balance.
1. Trade to save

Many mobile carriers and other stores offer a trade-in service, whereby you...

5 tips to save money when buying a tablet

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

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The FCC wants to make it easier to unlock your phone

The FCC proposes a rule requiring carriers to unlock phones within 60 days of activation to make switching providers easier. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel emphasizes that...

The FCC wants to make it easier to unlock your phone

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