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Google Fi just added a streaming perk to its best unlimited data plan
By Philip Michaels published
YouTube Premium is now included with an Unlimited Plus subscription at Google Fi, making Google's phone carrier one of the few discount options to offer a streaming service as a perk.
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T-Mobile’s $35 activation fee explained — here’s when you’ll get dinged
By Philip Michaels published
Starting November 15, T-Mobile is going to charge $35 when you activate or upgrade a phone, even if that transaction takes place online. Previously, the fee only applied to in-store transactions.
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T-Mobile just unleashed the most overkill carry-on ever — but it can wirelessly charge your phone
By Sanjana Prakash published
T-Mobile launched a smart carry-on suitcase called the “Un-carrier On” that can wirelessly charge your phone. The suitcase also features an in-built tracker and can double as a workstation.
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Verizon prepaid customer accounts breached in cyberattack – what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Verizon has notified a small number of its prepaid customers that an attacker managed to gain access to their accounts and some of their personal information.
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Possible T-Mobile data breach may affect 100 million customers — what you can do
By Paul Wagenseil last updated
A hacker says they've stolen account data on 100 million T-Mobile customers, including Social Security numbers, driver's-license numbers and dates of birth.
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Visible phone plan revamp drops the cost of unlimited data
By Philip Michaels last updated
Visible is shaking up its data plans, dropping the cost of its original unlimited data option to $30 and adding a new plan that includes faster 5G service and international calling.
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Cheap unlimited data plans compared: AT&T vs. T-Mobile vs. Verizon
By Philip Michaels published
The three big phone carriers all offer entry-level unlimited data plans that cost less than their more extensive plans. Here's how the AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon offerings stack up.
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T-Mobile just beat Verizon in new 5G performance rankings
By Malcolm McMillan published
Data for the first half of 2022 shows T-Mobile at the top, but Verizon is catching up
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