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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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The best Samsung Galaxy S23 deals from every carrier

These are the best deals on the Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra from all major carriers. Here's your complete guide on how to get the phone for cheap.
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Boost Mobile’s 5G network is becoming a real threat to other carriers

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

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Carriers claim new FCC rule will make your phone more expensive

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

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

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Nissan joins ChargeScape, a way for EV owners to sell watts back to the grid

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Google (probably) made your internet faster

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Verizon is shutting down its popular texting app. Here’s why

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T-Mobile has been fined millions of dollars. Here are all the details

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Verizon says it has ‘fully restored’ service after major outage

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There’s a big Verizon outage right now. Here’s what you need to know

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Best live TV streaming services: YouTube TV, Hulu, Sling TV, and more

Ditching cable? To demystify the journey to independence from traditional cable and satellite providers, we present the very best live TV streaming services.
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T-Mobile’s satellite network just set an industry first

T-Mobile used a satellite network to issue emergency alerts to users in areas with little to no signal. Here's why it's such a big deal.
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We cannot believe these incredible phone deals from Total Wireless

Here's why you need to stop what you're doing and shop these phone deals from Total Wireless right now. Seriously, don't waste time get in here.
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T-Mobile has been hit with a $60 million fine. Here’s why

The third-largest cellular provider in the U.S. has been hit with a hefty fine. Here's why T-Mobile now has to pay $60 million.
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SOULM8TE: M3GAN spinoff finds its lead

SOULM8TE, a new film in the M3GAN universe, has found its star. Australian actress Lily Sullivan has landed the lead role in the spinoff.
T-Mobile REVVL 7 PRO 5G.

I thought this $250 Android phone would be a disaster. It wasn’t

How good can a $250 Android phone really be? I tried the T-Mobile REVVL 7 Pro 5G to find out — and it genuinely surprised me.
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This fascinating new GPU completely ditches fans

ASRock just launched two new AMD GPUs, but you're going to need some insane cooling to keep their temps in check.
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This year’s big AT&T outage was worse than we thought

The massive AT&T outage in February was much more serious than previously thought, according to an FCC report laying out everything that went wrong.
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T-Mobile’s controversial price increases have gotten it in trouble

T-Mobile recently raised prices for some of its customers who are on older plans. Now it’s being sued over its actions.
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It doesn’t look like anyone can beat T-Mobile

T-Mobile still commands a healthy lead over its rivals, but 5G performance is skyrocketing in major U.S. cities.
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AT&T paid big bucks to a hacker to delete stolen customer data, report claims

AT&T has reportedly paid $370,000 to a hacker to delete all of the customer data that was stolen in a recent security breach.
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T-Mobile just made its 5G Home Internet plan cheaper; here’s the new price

After raising prices for a lot of customers earlier this year, T-Mobile is now lowering the cost of its 5G Home Internet Plan. Here are all the details.
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The best home internet providers of 2024

Picking the right home internet provider will make sure you get a good deal and high performance with no data caps. Here are our favorites.
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5 carriers you should use instead of Verizon

These five Verizon alternatives prove you don't need to pay a bundle just to get great 5G coverage on Verizon's network.
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AT&T just made it a lot easier to upgrade your phone

Have you ever wanted to upgrade your phone more than twice a year? AT&T has the perfect add-on for you.
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A new FCC rule could make your phone carrier way less annoying

One of the most frustrating aspects of smartphone ownership could be coming to an end or at least curtailed in the U.S.: phone locking.
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Verizon racks up more than $1M in fines over 911 outage

Verizon is facing a fine and other consequences from the FCC for a 911 outage in 2022. Here are all of the details.
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Do you use AT&T? You need to keep a close eye on your next bill

Do you have an older AT&T Unlimited plan? If so, be sure to keep a close eye on your next bill, as it's about to be a lot more expensive.
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T-Mobile is getting rid of its misleading ‘Price Lock’ policy

T-Mobile's price lock for home internet turned out not to be very much of a price lock at all, landing the company into hot water with the BBB.
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5 carriers you should use instead of T-Mobile

While T-Mobile is a great carrier, it's not the most affordable. Here are five alternatives that will give you solid service and keep more money in your wallet.
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5G vs. LTE: What’s the difference and why you should care

What are the differences between 5G and LTE? How is 5G better? What are the big advantages of it over LTE? Let's find out.
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Do you have Verizon? You can now get YouTube Premium for a lot cheaper

YouTube Premium is about to get cheaper for Verizon customers. Here's more about the deal and when it starts. (Hint: it's soon.)

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