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Best Australian phone plans with international roaming

By Stephen Lambrechts published 22 February 23

Travelling overseas? Here's what you need to know about international roaming charges and what you can do to get the most bang for your buck.

Boost Mobile will soon update all its plans to 5G — but there's a big catch

By Stephen Lambrechts published 18 January 23

Aussie telco Boost Mobile has announced that all of its plans will soon receive a 5G upgrade, albeit with a large drawback.

Visible will lock in phone plan rates for five years

By Philip Michaels published 30 November 22

Customers who activate a new plan with Visible before January 3 won't see their phone rates go up for five years, with taxes and fees included.

Google Fi just added a streaming perk to its best unlimited data plan

By Philip Michaels published 16 November 22

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 4 November 22

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.

Best unlimited data plans in 2023

By Philip Michaels last updated 21 March 23

Lots of wireless carriers promise limitless data, but only one can have the best unlimited data plan. Here’s the plan you should sign up for to save money.

Best family cell phone plan in 2023

By Philip Michaels last updated 16 March 23

Looking for the best family cell phone plan? We can help you find a smartphone plan that brings unlimited data to multiple people without breaking the bank.

Best phone carriers of 2023

By Philip Michaels last updated 26 February 23

Trying to find the best phone carrier for your wireless service? Here's how the top providers rank based on data speeds, phone selection and more.

Best prepaid phone plans in 2023

By Philip Michaels last updated 20 February 23

The best prepaid phone plans can save you money on your monthly cell phone bill. Here are the best options we found from a variety of carriers.

Best cell phone plans in 2023: The best options for your monthly phone service

By Philip Michaels last updated 15 March 23

Looking for the best cell phone plan for your needs? We’ve rounded up the best choices for family plans, unlimited data and low-cost plans from prepaid carriers.

Best cell phone plans for seniors in 2023

By Alex Hughes last updated 5 March 23

Here's how the best cell phone plans for seniors compare, ranging from the cheapest to best unlimited options.

Best Verizon phone plans for 2023: Unlimited, prepaid and more

By Philip Michaels last updated 7 March 23

These are the best Verizon phone plans available, whether you’re looking for an unlimited plan, prepaid or a family plan.

How to activate eSIM on your iPhone 14

By Sanjana Prakash last updated 21 September 22

iPhone 14 launched as eSIM only series in the US — here’s how to set up an eSIM on your new iPhone with every carrier.

Verizon just launched a one-of-a-kind plan for iPhones — here’s what we know

By Malcolm McMillan published 8 September 22

Verizon's One Unlimited for iPhone combines Verizon's unlimited 5G mobile plan with Apple One, a must-have for those wanting to maximize their new iPhone 14.

Cheap unlimited data plans compared: AT&T vs. T-Mobile vs. Verizon

By Philip Michaels published 4 September 22

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.

Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV, HBO Max on a phone

How to get Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max and more for free with your phone plan

By Philip Michaels last updated 26 January 23

T-Mobile and Verizon all offer free streaming subscriptions with some unlimited data plans. Here's a closer look at which services come with which unlimited plans.

Visible phone plan revamp drops the cost of unlimited data

By Philip Michaels last updated 4 September 22

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.

Best mobile hotspots in 2023

By Jeffery Battersby last updated 23 November 22

These are the best mobile hotspots for Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile customers.

Best speed test apps in 2023: Test your internet speed

By Anthony Spadafora last updated 28 February 23

The best speed test apps and websites can help determine if you're getting your money's worth from your ISP.

Verizon just added free Disney Plus to its unlimited prepaid plans

By Philip Michaels published 27 July 22

In a rare instance where a prepaid plan includes a streaming service subscription, Verizon's unlimited prepaid plans now include six months of Disney Plus.

T-Mobile just became the first carrier to offer this iPhone plan

By Malcolm McMillan published 21 July 22

T-Mobile launched a new unlimited plan for small businesses called Business Unlimited Ultimate Plus for iPhone and a companion support plan called Apple Business Essentials.

Gas prices at Chevron station in California

Gas prices are out of control — so T-Mobile is taking 25 cents off every gallon

By Philip Michaels last updated 1 July 22

T-Mobile says its subscribers will get 25 cents off each gallon of gas they buy at Shell this summer. The wireless carrier is also boost other travel-related perks for customers.

This one trick got my wife’s phone working again

By Mike Prospero published 16 June 22

A Tom's Guide editor returns from an overseas trip with a phone that can't connect to cellular networks anymore. Fortunately, there's a fix.

Mint Mobile just cut the price of unlimited data in half

By Philip Michaels last updated 19 July 22

A new promotion from Mint Mobile cuts the cost of its unlimited data plan from $30 to $15 per month for the next three months. It's one of the lowest prices you'll pay for unlimited data.

C-Band 5G: Here are the phones you need for faster speeds

By Philip Michaels published 21 March 22

C-Band 5G service for both AT&T and Verizon has gone live, and to enjoy the faster speeds, you'll need phones that can support the new networks. The good news? You may already own such a phone.

T-Mobile 5G map, phones, plans, speed and home internet

By Philip Michaels last updated 21 July 22

The T-Mobile 5G network reaches from coast to coast — here’s what you need to know, including what phones work with T-Mobile and how much you'll pay for 5G coverage.

5G report just revealed fastest carrier in the US

By Philip Michaels published 16 February 22

Rootmetrics has published its latest report on 5G performance, and T-Mobile leads in the key areas of speed and availability. But C-Band 5G figures to change that calculation.

Verizon adopts 36-month payment plans — what it means for you

By Philip Michaels published 8 February 22

Verizon has moved to 36-month payment plans when you buy your phone in installments. Here's a look at what each carrier offers, plus the pros and cons of lengthier installment plans.

AT&T has a new cheap unlimited data deal — and it's a Walmart exclusive

By Philip Michaels last updated 31 January 22

AT&T's cheapest unlimited-data plan is available only through Walmart, and it offers some pretty compelling perks to go with a $45 monthly price.

What is C-Band 5G and why is it so controversial?

By Philip Michaels last updated 19 January 22

AT&T and Verizon launch their C-Band 5G networks amid airline objections. Here's what C-Band will mean in terms of 5G coverage and why the aviation industry is up in arms about it.

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