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Help me, Tom's Guide: How do I find the best short-term phone plan?
By Philip Michaels published
A reader needs help finding a phone plan with no long-term commitment, easy data, international calling and hotspot data. Easy, right?
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Verizon introduces MyPlan unlimited data bundles — here's how much you can save
By Kate Kozuch published
The new Verizon MyPlan program pairs streamlined unlimited data plans with flexible $10/month add-on services.
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T-Mobile launches new Go5G unlimited plans — what you need to know
By Philip Michaels published
Go5G makes it easy to upgrade your phone every two years
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Is Mint Mobile still worth it with T-Mobile taking over?
By Philip Michaels last updated
Mint Mobile says it's business as usual even after T-Mobile's acquisition. We compare Mint's new data plans to those of its closest rivals to see if that's true.
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Mint Mobile is boosting the size of its data plans this month — what you need to know
By Philip Michaels published
Starting April 14, Mint says it will offer more data to new and existing customers while keeping the prices of the plans the same.
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Starlink review: Expensive and still short of its promise
By John R. Quain last updated
SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service can help those in remote areas get online but its price has gone up while speeds haven't significantly improve.d
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How to get Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max and more for free with your phone plan
By Philip Michaels last updated
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.
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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.
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