Cellular Carriers
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Phone carriers have been constantly evolving, in many cases as far back as the invention of the telegraph. And yet they’re more influential and important in our lives than ever, offering everything from phone service to home internet, and increasingly playing a role in the tech we purchase.
5G vs. LTE: What’s the difference and why you should care
What are the differences between 5G and LTE? How is 5G better? What are the big advantages of it over LTE? Let's find out.
AT&T customers past and present impacted by huge data leak
AT&T has changed the account passcodes of millions of its customers after it confirmed a massive data breach that saw personal data leaked on the dark web.
Mint Mobile free trial: Get a week of free cellular service
The Mint Mobile free trial allows you to test drive its network absolutely free, and you can use your existing phone! Find out how it works in more detail here!
10 best Blumhouse horror movies, ranked
Blumhouse continues to be one of the most successful horror studios today, and these 10 scary movies are hands down the company's best.
Have T-Mobile? Your 5G service is about to get much faster
If you're a T-Mobile customer, we have good news: Your 5G service is about to get a big speed upgrade. Here's why.
Were you affected by the AT&T outage? You may get some free money
Following AT&T's disastrous outage last week, the carrier is now responding with free bill credits. Here's how it works.
AT&T reveals cause of Thursday’s massive outage
AT&T has shared the results of its initial investigation into the service outage that affected many of its customers on Thursday.
Everything you need to know about the massive AT&T outage
It's not just you. On Thursday, February 22, 2024, AT&T experienced a large service outage. Here's everything you need to know.
Leave the World Behind is trending. Here’s why (and 4 other movies that predicted the US Cellular outage)
Rattled by the February 22 cellular power outage that affected AT&T customers? Then watch Leave the World Behind and 4 other end-of-the-world movies.
T-Mobile just set another 5G speed record
T-Mobile is staying ahead of the game and changing the rules with powerful new 5G technologies that will help it reach even greater peak speeds.
Intel may have a monster new CPU coming soon
Intel is expected to soon launch a new flagship consumer processor that will be capable of clocking up to 6.2GHz.
Mercedes’ electric eSprinter isn’t just greener, it’s better
Mercedes-Benz is finally bringing its all-electric eSprinter van to the United States, and delivery drivers will find that it was worth the wait.
Ends tonight: Get 3 months of Mint Mobile for just $15
Hurry! Mint Mobile is having a flash sale for new members. Every plan is down to $15 per month for three months.
How to unlock a Samsung phone on any carrier
Need to unlock your Samsung phone? Thankfully, it's easy to do. Just follow these simple steps, and you'll have an unlocked phone in no time.
Verizon just took a huge leap ahead in the 5G race
T-Mobile has had a solid lead in 5G performance in the U.S. for years now, but it looks like that could soon change.
The best live TV streaming services for cord cutters in 2024
Ditching cable? To demystify the journey to independence from traditional cable and satellite providers, we present the very best live TV streaming services.
What is 5G UC? What that icon on your phone really means
If you're a T-Mobile customer with a 5G phone, you've probably seen the 5G UC icon in your status bar. Here's what it means.
The T-Mobile Tuesdays app is about to get a big upgrade
T-Mobile Tuesdays is preparing for a big overhaul. Here's what we know.
Verizon just got an incredible bundle for Netflix and Max fans
Verizon is sweetening the pot for its myPlan customers with a new bundle that includes Netflix and Max together for a single low monthly price.
DirecTV Stream raises pricing across all its tiers
DirecTV Stream already was one of the more expensive live streaming services — and it just got even more pricey.
The best prepaid phone plans in 2023: the 6 best ones
Looking to save money on your cell phone plan? We cover the best prepaid plan options and explain precisely what you get for your money.
The best phone plans for one person in 2023: our 6 favorites
If you’re ready to ditch shared plans, there are some great options. Here are the best phone plans for one person from T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon, and others.
T-Mobile still has the fastest 5G, but its rivals are catching up
For most of 2023, 5G speeds among the big three carriers have been fairly stable, but this may only be true at the very top end of the 5G speed race.
