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Is 5G safe or dangerous? Here are the facts
5G era in the U.S. begins on December 21st
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Appeals court shoots down FCC's request to postpone start of legal battle over net neutrality
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Alan Friedman
A federal appeals court rejected the FCC's request to postpone the start of oral arguments in a suit...
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Verizon to offer free spam alerting and blocking tools to all customers beginning March
17 Jan 2019, 20:44 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Verizon announced that beginning March, it will offer its third-party spam and robocalling protection...
Sprint launches Apple Business Chat for iPhone and iPad customers
16 Jan 2019, 16:10 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Sprint has just announced that it's now adding support for Apple Business Chat to its network, which...
Verizon's prepaid Visible service to support Android phones soon
16 Jan 2019, 15:33 | by
Alan Friedman
Verizon's Visible prepaid service offers unlimited talk, text and data for $40 a month. Previously offered...
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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai declines to brief Congressional Committee over location data controversy
14 Jan 2019, 19:50 | by
Alan Friedman
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai refused to brief the House Energy and Commerce Committee today about the carriers'...
T-Mobile says its 5G network now covers 30 cities, but commercial services are unavailable yet
14 Jan 2019, 18:39 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Although commercial services are not yet available since there are no 5G smartphone available yet, T-Mobile...
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Google Fi launches advanced messaging feature for compatible smartphones
14 Jan 2019, 13:25 | by
Cosmin Vasile
With RCS in Messages, users can share more when they send a message since the new solution allows for...
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Amazon developing video gaming streaming service for smartphones
13 Jan 2019, 17:27 | by
Cosmin Vasile
After Verizon, another giant is reportedly gearing up to launch its own video gaming streaming service...
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Sprint successfully tests 5G data transmission using its 2.5GHz spectrum
10 Jan 2019, 21:02 | by
Alan Friedman
Sprint successfully completed a 5G transmission over its commercial network using the carrier's 2.5GHz...
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T-Mobile announces "Caller Verified" to warn subscribers about possible scam calls
10 Jan 2019, 14:33 | by
Alan Friedman
T-Mobile became the first carrier to implement the FCC's new STIR/SHAKEN standards that verify incoming...
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Sprint joins AT&T attack party with accusations of 'blatant' 5G deception
10 Jan 2019, 02:14 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
Sprint is the latest major US carrier to go after AT&T for the latter's misleading "5GE" marketing, stressing...
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Verizon takes shot at AT&T's 5G Evolution and status bar icon; calls for end to 5G marketing hype
08 Jan 2019, 13:00 | by
Alan Friedman
Verizon's CTO Kyle Malady took a shot at AT&T's faux 5G Evolution network, which is really LTE-A, and...
T-Mobile completes 5G video and data call over its low-frequency 600MHz spectrum
07 Jan 2019, 16:22 | by
Alan Friedman
T-Mobile completed a 5G video and data call over the 600MHz low-frequency spectrum that it paid nearly...
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Huawei sues U.S. firm InterDigital in China for failing to license its SEP patenbts on "fair" terms
07 Jan 2019, 14:12 | by
Alan Friedman
Huawei has filed a lawsuit against U.S. tech firm InterDigital in China for refusing to license its standards...
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Trump shutdown of Federal Government forces FCC to halt T-Mobile-Sprint merger review
04 Jan 2019, 15:35 | by
Alan Friedman
FCC review of the T-Mobile-Sprint merger has been put on hold thanks to the Trump shutdown of the Federal...
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Mint Mobile will soon offer more data at slightly higher prices for new subscribers
04 Jan 2019, 05:25 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
Ambitious T-Mobile-hosted MVNO Mint Mobile is preparing a major overhaul of its affordable wireless plans,...
Google will send software update to Pixel 3 allowing the phone to support Band 48
03 Jan 2019, 21:27 | by
Alan Friedman
A letter written by Google to the FCC in November indicates that a future software update will add support...
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Family of four can switch to T-Mobile, pay $160/month for unlimited data and four Galaxy S9 phones
03 Jan 2019, 16:58 | by
Alan Friedman
A family of four switching to T-Mobile can trade in four qualified phones, receive four lines of unlimited...
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FCC Chairman Pai celebrates the agency's repeal of net neutrality
02 Jan 2019, 18:30 | by
Alan Friedman
While FCC chairman Ajit Pai made a statement today regarding his agency's repeal of net neutrality last...
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AT&T's mobile 5G service not off to an impressive start
29 Dec 2018, 09:15 | by
Alan Friedman
AT&T's mobile 5G service was launched a week ago with selected consumers and businesses in 12 cities...
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When will your Galaxy S8/9 or Note 8/9 get their Android Pie One UI? Samsung to update us on the 'wide release' today
The Samsung Galaxy S10 was just spotted in the wild
Apple Watch Series 4 now available at discounted price on Amazon
LG Stylo 4 gets hefty new discounts at Best Buy and Amazon
This is what the 2019 iPhone XI could look like from the rear
Beats Solo3 wireless headphones go $140 off list to just $160 at Best Buy (today only)
Deal: Sony's WH-1000XM2/B wireless noise-canceling headphones are 45% off on Amazon
Best Buy Apple Shopping Event offers deals on iPhone XR, iPhone XS/Max and iPhone X
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T-Mobile's streaming TV service may not arrive until April at the earliest
27 Dec 2018, 10:17 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Serious issues with T-Mobile's streaming TV service force the carrier to delay its launch until April...
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Security fears kill deal between NFL team and Huawei to add Wi-Fi to stadium
26 Dec 2018, 22:58 | by
Alan Friedman
A deal that would have allowed Huawei to provide networking equipment that would have streamed a Wi-Fi...
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In 2019, net neutrality takes the first step toward an eventual Supreme Court ruling
26 Dec 2018, 21:15 | by
Alan Friedman
It would appear that the fate of FCC will be up to an appeals court next year, hearing a case filed by...
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Sprint pays New York record $330 million to settle suit; carrier failed to collect sales tax
21 Dec 2018, 20:23 | by
Alan Friedman
Sprint paid the State of New York $330 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged the carrier embarked...
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AT&T to put 5G E logo on certain phones receiving an LTE signal
21 Dec 2018, 13:08 | by
Alan Friedman
While AT&T is launching its mobile 5G + service today, it also is adding a 5G E logo to handsets connected...
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Is 5G safe or dangerous? Here are the facts
21 Dec 2018, 09:34 | by
Rado Slavov
Radiation is categorized into non-ionizing and ionizing. Non-ionizing types of radiation, like radio,...
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T-Mobile says it understated, not overstated, 4G LTE coverage in rural areas
21 Dec 2018, 06:16 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
T-Mobile has vehemently denied all accusations of 4G LTE coverage exaggeration brought forward by the...
New Google Fi users get free $100 credit with no strings, existing subscribers eligible for smaller gift
20 Dec 2018, 16:17 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
Both new and existing Google Fi subscribers can get nice freebies in time for Christmas in the form of...
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T-Mobile casually confirms its own 5G Samsung phone release while attacking Verizon and AT&T
20 Dec 2018, 14:45 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
T-Mobile had a lot to say in its latest 5G-focused blog post, going for Verizon and AT&T's jugular from...
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T-Mobile slashing the prices for a couple of its prepaid plans
20 Dec 2018, 03:47 | by
Georgi Zarkov
T-Mobile is offering two of its prepaid plans, the T-Mobile ONE Prepaid Domestic Only and Simply Prepaid,...
T-Mobile drops plans to launch its 'disruptive' TV service this year
20 Dec 2018, 00:18 | by
Cosmin Vasile
T-Mobile reportedly moved the launch of its “disruptive TV service” to 2019, although plans could change...
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Huawei to invest $2 billion in cybersecurity to avoid facing more bans
18 Dec 2018, 23:41 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Huawei said at one of its press conferences that it plans to invest about $2 billion over the next 5...
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AT&T will be the first in the U.S. to offer 5G service over a 5G mobile device on December 21st
18 Dec 2018, 11:31 | by
Alan Friedman
On December 21st, AT&T will be the first U.S. company to launch 5G mobile service with a compatible 5G...
T-Mobile launches eSIM support for iPhones, here is how to enable it
17 Dec 2018, 17:14 | by
Cosmin Vasile
T-Mobile is now offering iPhone owners the option to enable eSIM support via a new app they need to download...
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Limited time deal: Sprint offers three lines of service for free to switchers
17 Dec 2018, 09:29 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Starting December 14, customers who switch from AT&T or Verizon can sign up for Unlimited Basic and get...
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Cheat sheet: which 4G LTE bands do AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint use in the USA?
17 Dec 2018, 08:39 | by
Victor Hristov
What are the 4G LTE bands supported by AT&T? Do they differ from the 4G LTE bands that T-Mobile uses?...
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Samsung and LG's first 5G smartphones could be unveiled in February, released in March
17 Dec 2018, 06:29 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
Samsung and LG are both rumored to be planning 5G smartphone announcements at the 2019 Mobile World Congress...
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RWA tells the FCC that T-Mobile and Verizon are lying about their 4G coverage in rural markets
14 Dec 2018, 11:12 | by
Alan Friedman
A letter from the Rural Wireless Association to the FCC accuses T-Mobile and Verizon of over stating...
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Group called 4Competition Coalition is formed to block T-Mobile-Sprint merger
13 Dec 2018, 19:39 | by
Alan Friedman
A group comprised of 13 companies and organizations including fellow carrier CSpire, Dish Network and...
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FCC passes measure that gives carriers complete control to block texts they don't like
12 Dec 2018, 18:29 | by
Alan Friedman
The FCC voted today to classify SMS and MMS messaging as Information Services instead of Telecommunication...
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10,400 Verizon employees quit voluntarily as carrier seeks to amass funds for 5G build out
10 Dec 2018, 21:58 | by
Alan Friedman
Verizon offerede early retirement to 44,000 employees and 10,400 took the company's offer of up to 60...
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Google+ will shut down faster after new bug impacting 52.5 million users was found
10 Dec 2018, 19:16 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Google announced that some users were impacted by a software update introduced in November that contained...
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Update to iOS 12.1.1 leaves some iPhone users without a mobile data connection
09 Dec 2018, 10:07 | by
Alan Friedman
The iOS 12.1.1 update has released a nasty bug that prevents users from connecting to their carrier's...
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FCC says one or more major U.S. carriers may have submitted fake coverage maps to sway Mobility Fund
07 Dec 2018, 21:47 | by
Alan Friedman
The FCC is looking into the possibility that one or more major U.S. carriers have submitted misleading...
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Verizon flips the switch to activate the eSIM embedded inside the 2018 iPhone models
07 Dec 2018, 16:35 | by
Alan Friedman
Verizon and AT&T are now the first two U.S. carriers to activate the embedded eSIM employed on the 2018...
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First responders can get solid discounts on their personal Verizon plans now
07 Dec 2018, 05:27 | by
Adrian Diaconescu
Verizon is going one step further in showing its appreciation to first responders nationwide, offering...
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Metro by T-Mobile removes the $15 swap fee, but asks for your IMEI number in exchange
06 Dec 2018, 17:17 | by
Cosmin Vasile
Metro by T-Mobile confirmed it has decided to revert its decision to activate the $15 swap fee for everyone,...
AT&T plans buying guide: Which one is the best for your needs?
06 Dec 2018, 07:57 | by
Peter Kostadinov
So, you've been thinking about biting the gun and becoming an AT&T customer?...
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Every company talking to the FCC about the T-Mobile-Sprint merger has an ax to grind
06 Dec 2018, 02:10 | by
Alan Friedman
Companies from CSpire to Dish have joined unions like the CAW in sending letters to the FCC requesting...
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FCC chairman Pai admits to Russian interference during the public comment period on net neutrality
06 Dec 2018, 00:58 | by
Alan Friedman
In a statement on the public record, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai admits that 500,000 emails submitted during...
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