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AT&T’s 5GE Explained: What It Is, And What It Isn’t

By Adam Ismail published 29 May 19

Here's what AT&T's 5GE really means, what phones you can expect to see it on and why you shouldn't be too hyped about it.

It's Official: AT&T's 5GE Is Slower Than Verizon and T-Mobile’s 4G LTE

By Caitlin McGarry published 26 May 19

AT&T's 5GE network is nothing like 5G, and in fact falls short of rival carriers' LTE networks, based on testing.

HTC’s 5G Hub for Sprint Is Half Hotspot, Half Smart Speaker

By Adam Ismail published 22 May 19

The HTC 5G Hub is far too large to be a phone, but whatever you do, don’t call this device built for Sprint's network a hotspot.

How to Buy the OnePlus 7 Pro

By Adam Ismail, Louis Ramirez published 14 May 19

OnePlus’ next flagship phone has nearly arrived. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re planning on picking one up.

Where Can You Get 5G? This Map Shows You

By Don Reisinger published 14 May 19

The map lets you choose different areas around the world to find where 5G is available.

Buy Unlocked iPhone XR, Get 3 Free Months of Service

By Louis Ramirez published 6 May 19

Buying Apple's least-expensive iPhone just got more affordable.

Here's How to Check If Your Current Phone Plan Is Good (or Bad)

By Philip Michaels published 5 May 19

Cellphone plans are constantly changing. Make sure your carrier isn't offering something better than the plan you've held on to for years.

OnePlus 7 Launch Date Revealed as Specs Leak

By Adam Ismail published 23 April 19

The OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro will bow next month in a group of concurrent launch events occurring all over the globe.

I Tried to Sign Up for Verizon Fios. It Turned Into a Nightmare

By Marshall Honorof published 14 April 19

Signing up for Verizon Fios service is not nearly as easy as the company makes it sound.

Elegiant LV-WR09 Wi-Fi Extender Review: Save Your Money

By Brian Nadel published 9 April 19

PSA: Do not buy this $20 Wi-Fi extender.

7 Things I Learned Testing Verizon’s New 5G Network

By Philip Michaels published 8 April 19

After a weekend of testing Verizon’s fledgling 5G network in Chicago, I came away with some impressions about the early days of this new networking standard.

First Verizon 5G Speed Tests: Fast But Frustrating

By Philip Michaels, Sean McDonough published 6 April 19

Verizon’s new mobile 5G network delivered speeds in excess of 600 Mbps at the carrier’s launch event in Chicago, but plenty of questions remain.

Verizon Users Targeted with Nasty Phishing Scam

By Paul Wagenseil published 3 April 19

A sophisticated phishing campaign aims for Verizon Wireless customers, asking them for their passwords in exchange for a "discount."

Grado GW100 Wireless Headphones Review: Rich Sound in a Retro Shell

By Alex Bracetti, Marc Chacksfield published 24 March 19

Editor's Choice

The Grado GW100 is a solid first attempt at wireless audio from the brand, meshing superior comfort and stellar audio into a throwback design.

It's Official: AT&T's 5GE Is Worse Than Competitors' LTE

By Philip Michaels published 22 March 19

Testing firm OpenSignal released data that shows phones on AT&T's 5G Evolution network have slower average download speeds than they would on rival carriers' LTE networks.

T-Mobile’s New Home Internet Service Doesn’t Look Like a Great Deal

By Adam Ismail published 21 March 19

T-Mobile is dipping its toes in residential broadband with a new pilot program. But it doesn't look to be a fantastic deal for the few people who can get it — yet.

Killer Deal: Get a Free Year of Sprint Unlimited Service

By Louis Ramirez published 6 March 19

Bring your own phone to Sprint and get a full year of unlimited service for free.

Xfinity Mobile Numbers Hijacked: What to Do Now

By Paul Wagenseil published 1 March 19

Several Xfinity Mobile customers say their phone numbers have been stolen, possibly because Comcast doesn't require a PIN on accounts.

The 5 Biggest 5G Takeaways of MWC

By Caitlin McGarry, Adam Ismail published 27 February 19

Overwhelmed with all the 5G buzz? These were the headlines about the new wireless networking standard that really mattered at Mobile World Congress 2019.

MWC 2019 Preview: All the New Phones, 5G and More

By Daniel Bean published 22 February 19

Mobile World Congress gets underway Feb. 25 in Barcelona. Here's a look at all the new smartphones coming from LG, Huawei, OnePlus, Nokia and others.

Verizon Declares 5G War on AT&T, Promises 30-Plus Cities This Year

By Daniel Bean published 21 February 19

A day after becoming the first wireless carrier to offer the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, Verizon said more than 30 cities will have the faster networking standard by the end of 2019.

Best Carrier Deals: BOGO iPhone Deals at Sprint, Verizon

By Louis Ramirez published 13 February 19

Verizon and Sprint are offering BOGO deals deals this month, here's what you need to know.

Congress Grills T-Mobile, Sprint Over Proposed Merger

By Philip Michaels published 13 February 19

John Legere and Marcelo Claure made the case before Congress as to why T-Mobile and Sprint should be allowed to merge. But skeptics of the $26 billion deal remain.

What Is Simple Mobile, and Is It Worth It?

By Daniel Bean published 9 February 19

Simple Mobile offers discounted data plans for customers looking to save on their monthly cell phone bill. But what can you expect from the carrier?

Sprint Just Sued AT&T Over ‘Deceptive’ 5GE

By Caitlin McGarry published 8 February 19

Can AT&T call its advanced LTE network '5G Evolution'? Sprint says no, and it's taking its rival carrier to court.

AT&T’s Misleading '5GE' Logo Just Hit the iPhone

By Henry T. Casey published 5 February 19

A new 5G E icon appearing on AT&T smart phones is little more than marketing, and it's now showing up on iPhones running the iOS 12.2 beta.

What Is Verizon's Visible (and Is It Worth It?)

By Andrew E. Freedman, Philip Michaels published 25 January 19

Verizon, the United States' largest cellular carrier, has a new service called Visible, with unlimited calling, texts and data for $40 a month. Is it the right service for you?

Verizon’s Cheap Visible Service Just Fixed a Major Flaw

By Philip Michaels published 24 January 19

Android users will now be able to take advantage of Visible's $40 unlimited data plan, as that low-cost carrier now supports the Galaxy S9 and S9+.

America's Election Security: How Vulnerable Are We Now?

By Paul Wagenseil published 22 January 19

U.S. voting machines and electoral systems are still vulnerable to attack, said an expert, but they're slowly getting better.

Verizon's BOGO Sale Includes Pixel 3, iPhone XS

By Louis Ramirez published 18 January 19

Verizon's latest sale takes up to $800 off flagship smartphones.

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