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At this point we can often take for granted just how great mobile carriers are. But if you're trying to troubleshoot an issue, considering a carrier switch, or want to make sure you have the right plan, we have you covered.

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T-Mobile Is Overhauling Its Prepaid Plans

No hard caps on high-speed data.

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T-Mobile Debuts Its Fiber Home Internet With 5-Year Price Lock

It's now official.

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Cricket Wireless Has a New Affordable Unlimited Plan

Just calls, texts, and a lot of data.

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The Best Mobile Hotspots of 2025

Take the web with you anywhere!

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Verizon’s Total Wireless Now Has Cheaper 5G Home Internet

Verizon is offering a pretty cheap price for five years.

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AT&T Might Give You a Password Manager

Some plans now include extra security features, like... a password manager.

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Starlink’s New Plan Gets You the Hardware for Free
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Subscription required, of course.

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Google Fi Has a New $35/mo 5G Plan and Data-only eSIMs

The new 'Unlimited Essentials' plan isn't the best deal in the world, but the other plans are looking better than ever.

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Boost Mobile Is Adding Tablets And Smartwatches

Only Apple for now, though.

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T-Mobile and Metro Just Overhauled Their Phone Plans

T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile launched new plans with more features, a 5-year price guarantee, and generous switching incentives.

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T-Mobile Introduces a Sneaky Price Hike for Some Customers

Hello, junk fees!

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8 Reasons Why I Always Use Wi-Fi Calling (And You Should Too)

Better calls in a few clicks.

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Cricket Will Let You Trade In Old Phones for Credit Toward Your Bill at Any Time

Knock some numbers off that bill.

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Satellite Texting Is Now a Reality, But Only For Some Verizon Users

Satellite texting is finally upon us, and though it's pretty great, it's only available for certain people.

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Is Verizon’s New 3-Year Price Lock as Good as It Sounds?

Free phones and satellite texting but don't forget to read the fine print.

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T-Mobile Now Officially Owns More Fiber Internet Infrastructure

Your internet is turning magenta.

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Visible's New $45/mo 5G Plan Has Faster Hotspot Speeds and a Smartwatch Line

It might be one of the best budget carriers in the United States.

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Verizon's Disney+ Bundle Is Now a Worse Deal

No good thing lasts forever, and a cheap Disney+ bundle is proof of that.

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AT&T Finds a Sneaky Way to Increase Your Monthly Bill

Changes to AT&T's autopay discount may inflate your internet or phone bill.

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Some T-Mobile Home Internet Customers Just Gained Faster Upload Speeds

T-Mobile now utilizes 5G Standalone (5G SA) connectivity on some Home Internet bridges.

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