https://www.howtogeek.com 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. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:13:03 GMT en-US hourly 60 https://www.howtogeek.com/att-account-lock-prevents-sim-swapping-and-fraud/Have you ever experienced fraud or random changes to your AT&T or Verizon account? If so, we have some good news. AT&T just launched a new Account Lock feature designed to protect wireless users against unauthorized account changes, even from store reps, phone upgrades, and SIM swapping attacks.

]]>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:13:03 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/att-account-lock-prevents-sim-swapping-and-fraud/ https://www.howtogeek.com/google-fi-iphone-voicemail/Using Google Fi on an iPhone has never been as seamless as on Android phones, but it's about to get much easier. The carrier is finally bringing voicemails right to your iPhone's native Phone app—no more hopping between apps.

]]>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:06:49 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/google-fi-iphone-voicemail/ https://www.howtogeek.com/xfinity-mobile-is-getting-a-network-upgrade/Xfinity Mobile, Comcast Business Mobile, and NOW Mobile customers are being moved to premium data plans that use Quality of Service Class Identifier (QCI) 8. This upgrade will give users a better experience when connected to the cellular network, with faster speeds and less delay.

]]>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:43:04 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/xfinity-mobile-is-getting-a-network-upgrade/ https://www.howtogeek.com/t-mobile-satellite-service-is-finally-landing-for-everyone/One of the most awaited developments in carrier technology as of lately is satellite service. T-Mobile has been hard at work putting its own satellite service together to eliminate dead spots for good. Now, it's finally properly out.

]]>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:32:07 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/t-mobile-satellite-service-is-finally-landing-for-everyone/ https://www.howtogeek.com/t-mobiles-overhaul-a-better-windows-11-and-more-weekly-roundup/This was a quieter week for tech news after all the excitement around WWDC, but there's still a lot to talk about. T-Mobile announced an overhaul for its prepaid phone plans, more changes are coming to Windows 11, and much more—here are the biggest stories you might have missed.

]]>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 12:30:16 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/t-mobiles-overhaul-a-better-windows-11-and-more-weekly-roundup/ https://www.howtogeek.com/klarna-mobile-network-reveal-announcement/Klarna, the finance company best known for its “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) service, now wants to be a mobile carrier. The company is rolling out 5G service in the United States, powered by AT&T’s nationwide network.

]]>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 20:04:59 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/klarna-mobile-network-reveal-announcement/ https://www.howtogeek.com/t-mobile-is-overhauling-its-prepaid-plans/T-Mobile is overhauling its prepaid plans with more data and international access at more competitive prices. They’re definitely worth considering, especially if you have multiple lines.

]]>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:33:31 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/t-mobile-is-overhauling-its-prepaid-plans/ https://www.howtogeek.com/t-mobile-debuts-its-fiber-home-internet-with-5-year-price-lock/T-Mobile is no stranger to home internet plans with its expansive 5G network, but over the last year, the company has worked to build out (and buy) a vast fiber internet infrastructure. Today, T-Mobile announced that it will officially launch its fiber home internet service on June 5th, with some lucrative pricing and a 5-year price lock guarantee.

]]>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:13:32 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/t-mobile-debuts-its-fiber-home-internet-with-5-year-price-lock/ https://www.howtogeek.com/cricket-wireless-has-a-new-affordable-unlimited-plan/Cricket Wireless, the budget mobile network powered by (and owned by) AT&T, has released a new unlimited data plan. The $40/month ‘Simply Unlimited’ plan gives you all the calling, texting, and data you could need, but not much beyond that.

]]>Wed, 28 May 2025 15:34:57 GMThttps://www.howtogeek.com/cricket-wireless-has-a-new-affordable-unlimited-plan/ https://www.howtogeek.com/797599/best-mobile-hotspot/Mobile hotspots are nifty little gadgets that can keep you connected on the go. They share a cellular data connection over Wi-Fi with nearby devices.

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