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popular AT&T and Verizon become unlikely allies in the 5G war against T-Mobile

AT&T and Verizon have surprisingly joined forces in trying to pressure the FCC into slowing down T-Mobile's industry-leading 5G development by preventing it from obtaining more spectrum.

DEAL When is Black Friday 2020? Best deals and discounts to expect

We will be continuously rounding up all the noteworthy deals for you right here...

Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G deals and prices at T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T and Best Buy

Check out where the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the cheapest.

The $950 Sony Xperia 5 II doesn't come with US 5G support

Just like the $1,200 Sony Xperia 1 II, the $950 unlocked Sony Xperia 5 II is set to go up for pre-order soon in the US without 5G network compatibility for Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile.

DEAL Amazon sweetens Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G deal with $350 discount

Commercially released just last month and already marked down by $200, the unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G is scoring an enhanced $350 discount in a 512GB storage variant.

Verizon adds new 5G and unlimited plans for connected devices

Launching today, Verizon is offering new unlimited plans for connected devices including tablets, MiFis, jetpacks, and hotspots. The Unlimited Plus plan includes 5G Ultra Wideband service.

DEAL Еxpired Woot has Apple's iPhone 11 Pro Max on sale at some pretty deep discounts today only

You have less than 24 hours to get a refurbished Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max at a great price from Woot with your choice of 256 or 512 gigs of internal storage space.

Verizon's indoor tests with Samsung counter all that T-Mobile 5G signal penetration trolling

No more 5G network indoor penetration trolling by T-Mobile, as Verizon tests in-building signal solutions.

Verizon reveals pricing, release dates for new Apple devices

Verizon has released its pricing for the devices released by Apple on Tuesday including the eighth-gen iPad, the fourth-gen iPad Air, the Apple Watch Series 6 and the Apple Watch SE.

Verizon's new 'Speed of Thought' documentary extols the 5G pioneers

Firefighters can see through smoke, and pedestrian accidents eliminated - meet the pioneers who use Verizon's 5G network for innovative solutions.

Verizon buys the largest MVNO in the U.S. for over $6 billion

Verizon has made a big push into the pre-paid arena by purchasing Tracfone, the largest MVNO in the states, for at least $6.25 billion. The deal is expected to close during the second half of next year.

updated UPDATE: The Motorola One 5G is available this week on AT&T

Early this year, Motorola promised a sub-$500 smartphone with 5G support for the American market, and it’s making true on its word with a rebranded version of the Moto G 5G Plus from July.

Verizon inadvertently confirms it will soon carry four Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G models

Samsung has yet to officially unveil the Galaxy S20 FE 5G, but we already know pretty much everything there is to know about the handset, including the fact it's headed for Verizon.

DEAL Best Labor Day Sales on phones, tablets and true wireless earbuds

There are still some good deals and sales for Labor Day on phones, tablets and true wireless earbuds, so hurry up as they will not last for much longer!

Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra 5G models leak

Surprise, surprise, Verizon will indeed carry the Galaxy S21 (S30), S21+ and S21 Ultra, here are the model numbers.

DEAL Amazon has Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip and Z Flip 5G on sale at steep discounts

To help Samsung fend off the looming Motorola Razr 5G threat, Amazon is steeply discounting the unlocked Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Flip 5G.

DEAL Verizon customers rewarded with free Marvel's Avengers game, skins

Early this week, Verizon kicked off a promotion mostly aimed at new customers, which rewards them with a free Marvel's Avengers game and other bonuses.

T-Mobile's Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G to get the Android 11 update first, as Samsung releases One UI 3 beta

Can you guess which US carrier's Galaxy S20 models will get the new Android 11 update with One UI 3.0 first? Yep, not Verizon, as usual.

The Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T networks and 5G speeds get tested like the carriers refuse to

Those 5G networks of Verizon, T-Mobile or AT&T are not at all what they are cracked up to be right now.

DEAL Samsung's unlocked Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra 5G score $200 nationwide discounts

Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo Video are all reducing the prices of Samsung's hot new Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra 5G by a cool $200 with no strings attached.

DEAL Best Galaxy S20 deals at Best Buy, Amazon, Verizon, T-Mobile and others

Samsung's latest trio of flagships is understandably quite popular. The phones came at prices higher than usual, but now you can find them cheaper without much effort. Here are all the current Galaxy S20 series deals.

Verizon vs AT&T vs T-Mobile vs Sprint: new 5G and 4G LTE speed tests yield two big winners

While AT&T comes out on top in terms of download speeds in the latest nationwide RootMetrics tests, Verizon is the report's overall winner thanks to a large number of individual trophies.

Samsung scores huge deal to supply Verizon with 5G networking gear

Samsung is rumored to have beaten out Nokia in a deal to supply Verizon with 5G networking gear. The value of the transaction is said to be $6.64 billion and could hurt Nokia's future business prospects in the industry.

Hot new Motorola Razr 5G renders reveal two previously unknown things

Thanks to some freshly leaked renders, it's pretty much etched in stone now that the Motorola Razr 5G is headed for T-Mobile in addition to Verizon and AT&T in a snazzy gold paint job.

DEAL Еxpired Amazon has the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G on sale at a massive discount

Samsung's arguably overpriced Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G powerhouse is overpriced no more, at least for the day, thanks to a $300 Amazon discount.

featured Three of Apple's four iPhone 12 models could make a major 5G compromise

If a credible new report is to be trusted, the iPhone 12 Pro Max will be Apple's only handset this fall equipped with mmWave technology for blazing fast Verizon 5G support.

How to use the Galaxy S20 and Note 20 Quick Share fast file transfer speeds

Here's how to send large files, pictures or video with Samsung's Quick Share on the Galaxy S20 or Note 20 Ultra. File transfer speeds are the same as with Direct Share on the Galaxy S10 or Note 10, but Quick Share is easier to use.

DEAL Rare deal lowers the outright price of the unlocked OnePlus 8 Pro 5G powerhouse

Amazon has the unlocked OnePlus 8 Pro 5G on sale at 80 bucks off its $999 list price in a 256GB storage/12GB memory variant for the first time ever.

featured Verizon tops key spectrum auction in pursuit of T-Mobile's early 5G crown

T-Mobile is the unrivaled early leader of the US 5G wireless industry, but Verizon is moving one step closer to eventually challenging that supremacy with a growing mid-band library.

No, Verizon doesn't have the 'most powerful' 5G network in America

T-Mobile can no longer claim it is building the "most powerful" 5G experience in America, although the prospective power of its 5G network is impossible to argue with.

featured Samsung Galaxy Note 20: how to S Pen — new and old features

A short guide on anything and everything you can do with the Samsung Note 10 S Pen!

Amazon and B&H are now shipping the unlocked LG Stylo 6 in the US

Released months ago on a number of US carriers, the LG Stylo 6 mid-ranger is available at long last in an unlocked variant as well from both Amazon and B&H Photo Video.

Best 5G phones in USA for Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, or unlocked

We review the list of the best 5G phones you can find right now on the market at Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, or unlocked, from the lowly OnePlus 8 5G, to the flagship Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra.

DEAL Best iPhone SE deals right now

If you're looking to buy an iPhone SE, there are tons of places you can get it from. Discounts are plentiful as well. Check out all the iPhone SE deals going on right now...

Best Verizon phone deals right now

Verizon constantly has hot deals for new phones but keeping track of them isn't easy. Here are the best discounts you can get on Verizon phones right now...

DEAL Here's how you can save an incredible $890 on Apple's cheapest iPhone 11 model

If you're willing to open a new line of service on a qualifying unlimited plan and trade in an eligible device, Verizon will essentially pay you to get Apple's iPhone 11 off its hands.

T-Mobile and AT&T are largely to blame for another terrible US 5G speed report

T-Mobile and AT&T deserve equal amounts of praise and criticism for the nation's latest 5G speed and availability results compared to 11 other "leading" 5G markets.

The T-Mobile vs Verizon 5G war rages on with mixed NAD verdict

In response to a complaint filed by Verizon, the National Advertising Division has found T-Mobile guilty of several misleading 5G claims while casting a not guilty verdict regarding others.

Best Samsung phones 2020

The world's largest phone maker is at the market share top for a reason. Ever since the first Galaxy S, it has been relentlessly pursuing things like unique OLED display panels, or innovative camera tech like Dual Pixel focusing as a market differentiator, culminating in the curved, bezel-less Infinity Display design of the Galaxy S9 or the excellent dual camera of the Galaxy S9+ that takes some of the best low-light pictures among its peers.

After 5G coverage, now T-Mobile beats Verizon and AT&T in another key metric

After becoming America's second carrier, and beating both AT&T and Verizon in 5G coverage, guess where did T-Mobile excel again?