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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.

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Best Verizon Fios new customer deals: Get 2GB/s internet in your home

One of the easiest ways to save is by bundling your internet, landline, and TV services with Verizon Fios. We've got the best Verizon Fios deals right here.
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AT&T just made it a lot easier to upgrade your phone

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A new FCC rule could make your phone carrier way less annoying

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Verizon has gotten into some legal trouble

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Do you use AT&T? You need to keep a close eye on your next bill

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Best Verizon new customer deals: Galaxy S24, iPhone and more

T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert standing in front of a banner that reads Internet Freedom.

T-Mobile just got in big trouble

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5 carriers you should use instead of T-Mobile

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The best Samsung Galaxy S23 deals from every carrier

OnePlus Nord N300 5G speed test.

5G vs. LTE: What’s the difference and why you should care

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Do you have Verizon? You can now get YouTube Premium for a lot cheaper

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T-Mobile is buying one of the largest carriers in the U.S.

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Mint Mobile Memorial Day deal: 50% off 3 months of wireless

Normally, Mint Mobile service is $30 per mo. (or $90 for the 3 mo.) but you can get it now for $15 per mo. with an upfront payment of $45 for the three months.
The T-Mobile logo on a smartphone.

Your next T-Mobile bill might be a lot more expensive

If you have an older plan with T-Mobile, your monthly bill is likely going up. Here's what we know about these price hikes for the No. 3 carrier in the U.S.
Someone using the Moto G Stylus 5G (2024).

What is 5G? Speeds, coverage, comparisons, and more

Is there really a big difference between 5G and 4G mobile data? We’ll answer that question and many others in this all-you-need-to-know 5G guide.
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AT&T now makes you pay even more for its fastest 5G speeds

AT&T customers will now have to pay extra to get the fastest data speeds on their phones. The company calls this new add-on AT&T Turbo.
DirecTV Stream app icon on Apple TV.

What is DirecTV Stream: plans, pricing, channels, and more

AT&T TV has gotten yet another new name -- DirecTV Stream. Here's the latest on what's changed, what's stayed the same, and exactly what subscribers get.
T-Mobile 5G home internet router on tabletop with a person's hand plugging in the power adapter in the background.

5G home internet: What is it, and should you get it?

One of the promises of 5G is to bring a world without wires to your doorstep with wireless broadband in your home. But are we there yet?
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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.
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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!
M3GAN stands in the center of an elevator in "M3GAN."

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.
U.S. map illustrating T-Mobile's 5G Ultra Capacity network expansion.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Julia Roberts holds her ears and screams in Leave the World Behind.

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.
Cell phone tower shooting off pink beams with a 5G logo next to it.

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.
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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.
Front three quarter view of a 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric van.

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.
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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.
Man using an S Pen with the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

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 store front displays the 5G network in NYC.

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.
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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.
5G logo on the Motorola Edge (2022).

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.

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