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AT&T subscribers grandfathered to an unlimited data plan, will see monthly rate rise $5
10 Jan 2017, 19:21 | by
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Verizon tells data hogs with unlimited service to change plans by February 16th, or get cut off
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Slowly but surely, AT&T is continuing to test 5G wireless service. In Austin, the company has already...
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All 279 New York City subway stations now have Wi-Fi connectivity
01 Jan 2017, 01:57 | by
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As 2016 comes to an end, we can tell you that all 279 underground subway stations in New York City now...
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T-Mobile achieves 1Gbps speed on its LTE network and teases 5G for 2020
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The first 5G networks will go live in a few years, that's a thing we already know. But what is 5G? How...
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FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler to officially step down January 20th
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In an unsurprising announcement today, the FCC’s current chairman, Tom Wheeler said that he would “leave...
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T-Mobile offers AT&T switchers DirecTV Now free for a year 'on a faster, more advanced LTE network'
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Refer someone you know to Google's Project Fi, earn a $20 bill credit
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Stage 3 of the FCC's 600MHz spectrum auction is over with no end to the process in sight
06 Dec 2016, 03:19 | by
Alan F.
With all of the heavy hitters participating in the FCC auction of 600MHz spectrum, it was believed that...
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FCC is not a fan of AT&T’s and Verizon’s “zero rated” plans - unlimited data on self-branded video services
03 Dec 2016, 14:08 | by
Maxwell R.
AT&T and Verizon offer plans that allow video streaming of DirecTV and Go90 content without it counting...
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Remaining Galaxy Note 7 owners will soon lose all cellular coverage in Australia
30 Nov 2016, 23:43 | by
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Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 was cancelled way back in October but the effort to retrieve every unit is ongoing...
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Trump gets the power to send unblockable texts to all Americans starting on January 20th
30 Nov 2016, 20:42 | by
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Starting on January 20th, President-Elect Donald Trump will have the ability to send unblockable texts...
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AT&T DirecTV Now streamer: pricing, channels, devices
30 Nov 2016, 09:15 | by
Daniel P.
Today, AT&T is launching its zero-rated DirecTV Now streamer, aimed at cord-cutters everywhere, for the...
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Sky Mobile officially launches in the UK with cheap pricing and rollover data
29 Nov 2016, 16:08 | by
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Sky Mobile is now available for residents of the UK with competitive pricing and rollover data plans...
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Cricket Wireless launches DirecTV Now service, streaming will not be zero-rated
29 Nov 2016, 09:03 | by
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Cricket Wireless has just launched the DirecTV Now video streaming service on its network...
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Coming soon? An FCC that handles only radio spectrum?
25 Nov 2016, 20:08 | by
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Up until last year, the FCC was largely an industry-facing regulatory broker of sorts. It was created...
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AT&T argues that its zero-rated video streaming service complies with the law and benefits consumers
22 Nov 2016, 08:47 | by
Mihai A.
In a letter to the FCC, AT&T argues that its zero-rated streaming service complies with the law and is...
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AT&T's new Stream Saver feature allows you to stream more video using less data
11 Nov 2016, 13:51 | by
Alan F.
AT&T subscribers, how would you like to stream more video on your smartphone or tablet while using less...
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Verizon's Stratton says carrier will return to growth in postpaid phone subscribers during Q4
10 Nov 2016, 15:20 | by
Alan F.
Last quarter, Verizon announced that it lost 36,000 postpaid phone subscribers during the third quarter....
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Verizon intros new 5 GB and 10 GB prepaid plans with Always-on Data and carryover
08 Nov 2016, 02:39 | by
Daniel P.
Verizon wouldn't admit it, but it is feeling a bit of a pinch from the simplified T-Mobile and Sprint...
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Verizon has terminated its terrible $30/month prepaid plan for smartphone users
02 Nov 2016, 16:43 | by
Mihai A.
Verizon has stopped offering the $30/month plan for smartphone users. The plan came with unlimited talk...
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Cricket matches MetroPCS with $50/mo plan with 8GB of LTE data, unlimited talk and text
28 Oct 2016, 08:51 | by
Mihai A.
Cricket's most popular plan now includes 8GB of LTE data for $50/month...
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T-Mobile CTO Ray says the carrier could offer close to 1Gbps download speeds in 2017
26 Oct 2016, 00:40 | by
Alan F.
T-Mobile Chief Technical Officer Neville Ray has made some comments recently that should put a smile...
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Has AT&T already dropped out of the FCC's auction of 600MHz spectrum?
24 Oct 2016, 17:08 | by
Alan F.
With AT&T planning on spending $85.4 billion to purchase Time Warner, the company might not have any...
Stage 2 of the FCC's auction of 600MHz spectrum is now over; did Comcast drop out?
21 Oct 2016, 17:20 | by
Alan F.
The FCC's auction of 600MHz spectrum has attracted many deep pocketed companies in the industry. Still,...
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MetroPCS temporarily bumps its $50/month plan to include 8GB of LTE data
20 Oct 2016, 02:23 | by
Mihai A.
The prepaid carrier's $50 plan now includes 8GB of LTE data per month, up from just 5GB of LTE data per...
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Sprint's new unlimited data plan for tablets costs $20 per month, but caveats apply
18 Oct 2016, 08:38 | by
Mihai A.
Sprint has unveiled a new unlimited data plan for tablets, but a range of limitations and conditions...
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Verizon's new PopData sessions are time-limited windows of unlimited data transfer
14 Oct 2016, 01:37 | by
Mihai A.
Verizon has announced PopData, a feature that allows all Verizon subscribers to engage in sessions of...
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Fast 5Gbps speeds and ultra-low latency obtained by Nokia and U.S. Cellular in 5G tests
13 Oct 2016, 14:56 | by
Alan F.
Using its Air Scale radio platform, Nokia joined with U.S. Cellular to test their 5G wireless capabilities....
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T-Mobile's signal goes down overnight; CEO Legere sends tweets to inform subscribers
07 Oct 2016, 15:59 | by
Alan F.
If you're a T-Mobile subscriber, you might have noticed an inability to call, text and access the internet...
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