These Are the First 5G Hotspots Coming Your Way By Philip Michaels published 5 December 18 Netgear's Nighthawk 5G Mobile Hotspot will work with AT&T's network, while Inseego and Verizon are teaming up with a 5G hotspot of their own.
I Just Tried 5G for the First Time: Here’s What It Lets You Do By Philip Michaels published 5 December 18 Wondering just what 5G's faster speeds will mean for your smartphone? We tried out some demos on a working 5G network to find out.
Samsung's 5G Phone Will Launch This Spring on AT&T By Adam Ismail published 4 December 18 AT&T is racing Sprint and Verizon to launch the first 5G phone in the U.S. -- and it has partnered with Samsung to make it happen.
My Month With Google Fi: Why I'm Sticking With It By Adam Ismail published 1 December 18 Now that Google has opened up its wireless service to more phones, you might be considering a switch to Google Fi. Here's what one customer experienced — both good and bad.
You Can Now Get Google Project Fi on the iPhone: Here's How By Adam Ismail published 29 November 18 Google is relaunching Project Fi as Google Fi, and opening up the network to most handsets, which means you'll now be able to use the wireless service with an iPhone.
What Is Ting, and Is It Worth It? By Sean Riley published 28 November 18 Here's what you need to know about Ting and its wireless service.
What is Spectrum Mobile, and is it worth it? By Sean Riley published 24 November 18 Spectrum internet customers can also get their mobile phone service from the internet and cable provider. But how does Spectrum Mobile compare with other wireless carriers?
Verizon’s My Numbers Lets You Add Extra Phone Numbers: Here’s How By Adam Ismail published 16 November 18 For $15 per number each month, you can add other numbers to your Verizon account. Here's how it works.
Verizon Just One-Upped AT&T in the Race to True Mobile 5G By Adam Ismail published 14 November 18 Verizon's 5G-enabled Moto Mod for the Moto Z3 is real, as the company has completed a test run with the hardware.
Google’s Project Fi Now Includes Free VPN Access 24/7 By Adam Ismail published 13 November 18 Project Fi now uses Google's VPN across all forms of web traffic — mobile data as well as Wi-Fi hotspots — for more private connections.
AT&T Just Made Mobile 5G a Reality By Adam Ismail published 26 October 18 AT&T has completed the first 5G connection between a consumer-ready device. Here's what it means for you.
Sprint: It's Not As Bad As You Think By Adam Ismail published 26 October 18 Sprint may lag behind the other Big Four carriers in network speed, but its performance is still solid — especially considering how compelling its plans are.
Want Fast LTE Speeds? Avoid This Network By Adam Ismail published 26 October 18 Cricket Wireless' lethargic data is downright cruel for customers.
Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS) Is the Fastest Cheap Carrier By Philip Michaels published 25 October 18 Our network speed testing found that Metro by T-Mobile finished first among discount carriers, thanks to the strength of T-Mobile’s wireless network.
How to Get the Pixel 3 on Any Carrier By Adam Ismail published 18 October 18 The Pixel 3 is up for preorder right now. But just because Verizon is lined up as the only official carrier doesn’t mean you can’t Google’s latest-and-greatest phones on another network.
Cricket Fixed the Worst Thing About Its Unlimited Plan By Philip Michaels published 1 October 18 Cricket is no longer capping data speeds at 8Mbps on its $60-a-month Unlimited Extra plan, though other wireless plans at the prepaid carrier still come with data speed restrictions.
eBay Selling Cheap Wireless Plans with Phones: Is It a Good Deal? By Adam Ismail published 28 September 18 eBay will team up with discount MVNO carrier Red Pocket Mobile for customers purchasing used phones through the online auction site.
MetroPCS Gets a New Name, Overhauled Unlimited Plans By Philip Michaels published 24 September 18 The new Metro by T-Mobile services looks to remove the idea that prepaid service involves trade-offs by including Amazon Prime with one of its new unlimited data plans.
Why T-Mobile Is the Worst Choice for iPhone Pre-Orders By Louis Ramirez published 13 September 18 T-Mobile's iPhone down payments are the steepest ever.
Verizon 5G Home Service Launches Oct. 1: Here's All the Details By Philip Michaels published 11 September 18 Verizon is launching Home 5G in October, and customers in four cities can sign up for the 5G broadband service this Thursday.
Passwords Part of Data Breach, T-Mobile Admits: What to Do Now By Monica Chin published 24 August 18 T-Mobile shut down a security breach that impacted almost three million customers.
What Is TextNow, and Is It Worth It? By Sean Riley published 14 August 18 TextNow can help you lower your monthly bill by using Wi-Fi to handle your calls and texts when available. Here’s how the service works.
Sprint and LG Launching First 5G Phone in 2019: Here's What to Expect By Caitlin McGarry published 14 August 18 The 5G race is heating up as Sprint and LG are teaming up on a new blazing fast phone. Here's what to expect.
Where to Buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 By Henry T. Casey published 10 August 18 Here's everything you need to know about buying the Galaxy Note 9 from phone carriers, including deals and lease pricing.
T-Mobile Unveils $60 Essentials Unlimited Plan: How It Compares By Philip Michaels published 6 August 18 The new T-Mobile Essentials plan will be the least expensive way for a family of four to enjoy unlimited data. But it comes with some restrictions.
Android Phones Obliterate iPhone on 4G Speed Tests By Philip Michaels published 23 July 18 Qualcomm is touting new test numbers from Ookla that show phones with its modem outperforming devices that use Intel modems such as the latest iPhones from Apple.
T-Mobile Beats Verizon for Fastest Carrier Crown By Philip Michaels published 18 July 18 A study by testing firm Ookla says that T-Mobile has the fastest network overall, though Verizon outperformed the Uncarrier in more cities.
Sprint Overhauls Unlimited Plans: What's the Best Deal? By Philip Michaels published 12 July 18 Starting July 13, you'll be able to pick between Unlimited Plus and Unlimited Basic at Sprint. Here's what the two plans cost and what you get for your money.
Will AT&T's Magic Leap Exclusive Make Us Embrace AR? By Sherri L. Smith published 11 July 18 AT&T will be the exclusive carrier of Magic Leap's highly-anticipated mixed-reality headset.
No-Contract and Prepaid Phone Plan Guide: What You Need to Know By Philip Michaels published 6 July 18 Looking to save money on your monthly phone bill? Try a prepaid phone plan. Here's a closer look at all the prepaid options available to you.