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Verizon Sues T-Mobile Over "False" Ad Claims
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Verizon Sues T-Mobile Over "False" Ad Claims

The long-simmering rivalry between the nation’s two largest wireless carriers has moved from the airwaves to the courtroom. Verizon (VZ.N) filed a federal lawsuit in Manhattan on Wednesday, accusing T-Mobile (TMUS.O) of a coordinated campaign of false advertising designed to deceive consumers and cause "irreparable harm&
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Leaving Verizon? Not So Fast According to A New 1-Year Rule
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Leaving Verizon? Not So Fast According to A New 1-Year Rule

Verizon just made it significantly harder for customers to switch carriers. Following a recent FCC victory, the company has officially extended its phone-locking period from 60 days to a full year for its prepaid brands. The New Rules Effective January 20, 2026, devices purchased through Visible, StraightTalk, Total Wireless, and
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Every customer walking into a store will likely be asked to apply. Some accounts are even flagged as a high priority for an application.
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T-Mobile Ties Employee Pay To New Credit Card Signups

T-Mobile launched its branded credit card in November. Since then, the card has become the only way for credit card users to keep their $5-per-line Autopay discount. It also offers 5% rewards on T-Mobile gear and 2% on other purchases. Internal sources say the company is now desperate to see
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A digital visualization representing the massive scale of one exabyte of data flowing across the AT&T global network every single day.
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AT&T Hits Historic Milestone: 1 Exabyte of Data Daily

For decades, AT&T has led the way in connecting people and businesses, always pushing the limits of what is possible. This continuous drive built a trustworthy network that now moves an exabyte of data—one billion gigabytes—on an average day. Putting That Into Perspective An exabyte is
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Verizon Offers $20 Credit Following Massive Network Outage
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Verizon Offers $20 Credit Following Massive Network Outage

Impacted by Wednesday’s massive network outage? Verizon is offering $20 in account credits as compensation. While the carrier did not specify the cause of the 10-hour disruption—which generated over 2 million reports on Downdetector—they have apologized and outlined how customers can claim their refund. How to Claim
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YouTube TV Drops to $62.99 in New Verizon Holiday Deal
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YouTube TV Drops to $62.99 in New Verizon Holiday Deal

Streaming prices are climbing, but YouTube TV and Verizon teamed up to help you save. New subscribers can now claim a $20 monthly discount for their first six months. This brings the price down from the standard $82.99 to just $62.99 per month. The timing is perfect for
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The Longest Free Carrier Trial You Can Get Right Now
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The Longest Free Carrier Trial You Can Get Right Now

When you are looking to switch carriers, time is your greatest asset. You need enough days to test the network at home, during your commute, and even on a weekend getaway to see if the signal actually holds up. For a long time, T-Mobile’s "Network Pass" was
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At first glance, this looked like a step backward. Yet, a closer look at the new program shows a smart trade-off.
T-Mobile Trial

T-Mobile Trial is Shorter, But Way Better: New Features

For years, the mobile industry has focused on one goal for winning over new customers: the completely risk-free trial. When T-Mobile launched the hugely popular Network Pass, it set a new standard, giving people a full 90 days to test its network—a duration that far surpassed the 30-day offers
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Verizon Deals December 2025: Free Phones, myPlan & More
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Verizon Deals December 2025: Free Phones, myPlan & More

This month, Verizon is doubling down on holiday cheer, highlighting its Ultra Wideband (UW) 5G network and the flexible myPlan structure, which allows customers to tailor their service with $10-per-month add-ons. With end-of-year deals in full swing and the holiday shopping season reaching its peak, it is a compelling time
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Verizon Holiday Promo: Free iPhone 17, S25, or Pixel 10
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Verizon Holiday Promo: Free iPhone 17, S25, or Pixel 10

To combat stalling upgrade rates and attract switchers from AT&T and T-Mobile, the carrier has announced one of its most aggressive holiday lineups in years—removing the dreaded "trade-in" requirement for its flagship devices. Right now, Verizon is offering the iPhone 17, Samsung Galaxy S25, and
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Illinois is officially joining the Apple Wallet ecosystem.
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Apple Wallet Adds Driver’s License Support for Illinois

Illinois is officially joining the Apple Wallet ecosystem. Starting November 18, 2025, iPhone users in the state can ditch the physical card and add their driver’s license or state ID directly to the Wallet app. Illinois joins 12 other states and Puerto Rico in supporting the feature. How to
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Total Wireless Hosts Free UFC Fight Week Events in New York
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Total Wireless Hosts Free UFC Fight Week Events in New York

Total Wireless, a prepaid wireless provider on the Verizon network, is hosting a three-day series of free community events in New York City leading up to UFC 322 on November 15 at Madison Square Garden. The initiative, beginning November 13, is designed to make the excitement of Fight Week more
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AT&T is offering big financial help to meet the rising demand for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in Missouri and across the country.
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AT&T Covers EMT Tuition for Lincoln University Students

AT&T is offering big financial help to meet the rising demand for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in Missouri and across the country. A $22,000 grant from the AT&T Scholarship Fund now covers the full tuition for the entire fall cohort in the EMT certificate program
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Verizon crews and emergency assets work to restore essential communication lines following Hurricane Melissa.
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Verizon Waives Fees to Connect Families After Hurricane Melissa

Following Hurricane Melissa's catastrophic Category 5 landfall recently in Jamaica, Verizon is immediately ensuring customers can maintain a vital connection with loved ones by waiving charges for calls, texts, and data to and from the region. Verizon recognizes that communication is a critical lifeline during and after a
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