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MVNOs: What are they and what are the best options?
By Alex Hughes last updated
With most major US carriers being classed as MVNOs, what exactly are you getting for cell phone service? We explain what MVNOs are and which ones use the networks of Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile.
T-Mobile suffers massive data breach that exposes personal data of 37 million customers
By Anthony Spadafora published
T-Mobile has revealed that it recently suffered a data breach in which its customer’s personal information was obtained by hackers.
Visible's new deal cuts unlimited data cost in half
By Philip Michaels published
A new Visible promotion takes $15 off the cost of the carrier's unlimited data plans each month for a year when you bring your own phone.
Biscom 123 online fax review: Good service if you don't fax a lot
By Melissa Perenson last updated
Businesses that fax only occasionally but need to give multiple users access to the service will like Biscom 123's simple approach to online faxing.
Ultra Mobile knocks price of its 2GB data plan to just $10 per month
By Louis Ramirez published
Ultra Mobile sale knocks its 2GB data plan to just $10 per month. Here's how to get it.
Dish Wireless just challenged the big 3 phone carriers with $25 unlimited plan
By Philip Michaels published
Dish Wireless has launched a beta of its $25/month Boost Infinite plan, offering unlimited talk, text and data. The full service launches in the first quarter of 2023.
How does Google Voice work, and should you use it?
By Don Reisinger last updated
Here's everything you need to know about Google Voice, Google's cloud-based phone system.
Visible will lock in phone plan rates for five years
By Philip Michaels published
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
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.
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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