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iPhone, Products

PSA: You can check carrier freebies in your iPhone Settings

March 31, 2023

Via: 9to5Mac

As competition between carriers continues to grow, one of the perks is more freebies like free access to Apple services, popular streaming services, and more. While it can take a bit of work to figure out exactly what benefits you […]


Networking, Tech

How do you feel about 5G? New report shows positive but dropping sentiment [Poll]

February 15, 2023

Via: 9to5Mac

A new report from Ookla today looks at 5G performance in 16 countries around the world. But instead of stopping there, it’s gathered customer feedback on how users feel about the latest generation cellular connectivity. Read on for all the […]


Networking, Tech

Best 5G business internet: T-Mobile vs Verizon vs AT&T on price, speed, incentives, more

November 7, 2022

Via: 9to5Mac

5G business internet competition in the US is ramping up and providers like T-Mobile and Verizon are offering some big incentives to attract customers. AT&T is in the game too but with a poor offering. Follow along for speed, pricing, […]


News and Press

Razer, Verizon and Qualcomm Are Making a 5G Gaming Handheld

September 28, 2022

Via: CNET

The Nintendo Switch, Valve Steam Deck and Logitech G Cloud will have another competitor: a new gaming handheld co-developed by Razer, Verizon and Qualcomm. Announced by Verizon on Wednesday, the new device is called the Razer Edge 5G and will […]


App Review, Applications

Verizon Introduces Enhanced Call Filters—Labels on Suspected Robocalls, Spam Texts to Appear

August 11, 2022

Via: Tech Times

Verizon announced that it enhanced its systems to fight against the pestering robocalls and spam texts by introducing the latest features that would help label these for the users. Suspicious incoming calls and texts will now have the “Call Filters” […]


Networking, Tech

5G home internet comparison: How T-Mobile and Verizon stack up with price, speed, incentives

August 1, 2022

Via: 9to5Mac

5G home internet competition in the US is heating up and providers like T-Mobile and Verizon are offering some big incentives to attract customers. Follow along for speed, pricing, and fine details for each provider in our 5G home internet […]


Android Phone, Products

OnePlus’ Nord N20 5G is now available unlocked

June 27, 2022

Via: The Verge

One of the year’s best budget phones is finally available unlocked in the US. The OnePlus Nord N20 5G launched as a T-Mobile exclusive in April, and that was the only way to get ahold of one — until now. […]


iPhone, Products

iPhone SE 3 review + top features: Good for 5G, but pay a little more for iPhone 11 and be happier tbh [Video]

April 4, 2022

Via: 9to5Mac

The third-generation iPhone SE recently arrived with several updates that make it an appealing option for first-time iPhone users, or users on a budget. Although it costs slightly more than its direct predecessor, it’s the most cost-conscious brand new iPhone […]


App security, Applications

Receive a text from yourself? It’s definitely spam

March 28, 2022

Via: 9to5Mac

Recently, a slew of people have been receiving spam text messages about their carrier bill – myself included. The message, which says your bill has been paid, includes a link to “a little gift for you.” Most users have also […]


Tech, Wireless

T-Mobile teams up with BMW for the first 5G-connected cars in the US

March 17, 2022

Via: The Verge

T-Mobile and BMW are partnering to debut the first 5G-connected cars available in the United States: as of today, the new 2022 BMW iX and i4 models now work with the company’s 5G network, essentially allowing owners to use their […]


Networking, Tech

5G smartphones are finally outselling 4G phones – thanks to the iPhone

March 17, 2022

Via: ZDNet

The number of new smartphones with 5G sold in January 2022 was higher than sales of new phones that are only 4G-capable – and a lot of that growth is down to the iPhone, a relative latecomer to the 5G […]


Networking, Tech

5G is finally ready for business

February 8, 2022

Via: ComputerWorld

For years, I’ve been writing about 5G and telling you why you shouldn’t invest in it. The bottom line has been that 5G simply hasn’t been able to deliver on its high-speed, low-latency promises. But, finally, things have changed. Today, […]


News and Press

The House hearing on 5G and planes shows the ride isn’t over yet

February 4, 2022

Via: The Verge

On Thursday, after a month of confusion, delays, and canceled flights related to Verizon and AT&T’s rollout of 5G C-Band networks, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a hearing to “discuss the impact that deployment of 5G technologies […]


Networking, Tech

T-Mobile winnning 5G speed war as Verizon and AT&T play catch-up with C-band

January 24, 2022

Via: 9to5Mac

Opensignal is out with its latest report on 5G coverage and performance in the US. According to the results, T-Mobile has increased its lead over AT&T and Verizon when it comes to 5G availability, reach, download and upload speeds. However, […]


Networking, Tech

T-Mobile wants you to know its industry-leading 5G is totally safe to use

January 21, 2022

Via: Phone Arena

By building a “nationwide” low-band 5G network first and quickly adding a significantly faster mid-band layer on top of that in many places around the country, T-Mobile has managed to gain a massive lead over its arch-rivals in terms of […]


Networking, Tech

Emirates, Air India, and others cancel flights due to AT&T and Verizon’s 5G rollout

January 18, 2022

Via: The Verge

Emirates, Air India, ANA, and Japan Airlines have all announced they’re canceling some flights to the US due to this week’s rollout of C-band 5G over concerns it could potentially interfere with some instruments. This comes as cell carriers, federal […]


Networking, Tech

AT&T and Verizon push forward on 5G expansion despite FAA concerns over flight safety

January 3, 2022

Via: 9to5Mac

AT&T and Verizon are going forward with plans to activate additional 5G cellular spectrum. The expansion follows a month-long delay at the request of the Federal Aviation Administration to study how 5G C-Band affects airplane safety equipment. Reuters reports that […]


Networking, Tech

5G wireless could still disrupt flights, US airlines warn

December 16, 2021

Via: Tech Radar

US airlines have warned that plans from Verizon and AT&T to deploy C-band 5G could lead to the disruption of thousands of flights and cost air travelers $1.6bn in delays. At a recent US Senate Commerce Committee hearing, chief executive […]


Networking, Tech

T-Mobile, Verizon Outage Stops Some Users from Calling | Issue NOT on Their End

November 30, 2021

Via: Tech Times

T-Mobile and Verizon’s outage left some customers unable to contact other numbers, whereas others experienced persistent connection issues between calls. T-Mobile, Verizon Outage: What Happened As per the report by The Verge, the outage started at around 2 in the […]


Networking, Tech

Desperate to catch up to T-Mobile, AT&T details big 5G+ expansion plans

October 26, 2021

Via: Phone Arena

If you’re a mobile tech enthusiast who likes to keep track of all of the industry’s newest developments, breakthroughs, and well, controversies, you probably already know that not all 5G networks are created equal. That’s especially true in the US, […]