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Verizon crews and emergency assets work to restore essential communication lines following Hurricane Melissa.

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

Pay half price for over a year! Get 50% off your Google Fi plan for 15 months.

Get 50% Off Google Fi Plans for the Next 15 Months

Pay half price for over a year! Get 50% off your Google Fi plan for 15 months.

AT&T Adds 558K Broadband Users, Driving New Cord-Cutting

AT&T is seeing huge success in its high-speed internet business, driven by a smart, two-part strategy in the third quarter of 2025. The company added a huge number of new customers: 270,000 people signed up for AT&T Internet Air (its wireless 5G home service), and

More People Are Signing Up For T-Mobile Home Internet

More People Are Signing Up For T-Mobile Home Internet

In its second-quarter earnings report for 2025, T-Mobile reported that it took on about 454,000 high-speed internet customers this quarter. That number is 12% higher than the number it gained during the same three months last year. T-Mobile finished the quarter with 7.3 million high-speed internet customers. Why

T-Mobile’s New Rule Could Force Phone Upgrades Sooner

T-Mobile’s New Rule Could Force Phone Upgrades Sooner

T-Mobile seems to be fast-tracking big changes that will affect customers as it gets ready for the arrival of its new CEO, Srini Gopalan, currently the company’s chief operating officer. Policy changes on upgrades, new lines and more Gopalan is set to officially take over from Mike Sievert as

Making of a Target run? Grab Verizon Home Internet while you're there.

Verizon 5G Home Internet Now Available at Target Stores

Making of a Target run? Grab Verizon Home Internet while you're there.

Verizon's Plan to Finally Fix Terrible Hospital Cell Signal

Verizon is fixing the famously bad phone service in hospitals with a smart new plan. They're setting up a network that boosts cell signals for everyone visiting, plus a separate, safe private 5G network just for the hospital's important work. Why is hospital connectivity such a

AT&T home internet customers, prepare for another increase. Starting Dec 1, your monthly bill will cost $5 more.

AT&T Home Internet Prices Rise for Second Straight Year

AT&T home internet customers, prepare for another increase.

T-Mobile Ends JOD Lease Program: You May Get a Free Phone

T-Mobile is officially sunsetting its JUMP! On Demand (JOD) program, the flexible 18-month leasing agreement that allowed customers to upgrade their phones every 30 days. Though the news first surfaced through leaked internal documents, T-Mobile has since confirmed the change on its website. The popular, decade-old program will officially retire

Mint Mobile's $30 5G Home Internet is Here

Mint Mobile's $30 5G Home Internet is Here

Tired of your expensive cable bill? Well, Mint Mobile is taking on expensive home internet.

Total Wireless offers prepaid plans that run on Verizon's reliable network.

Total Wireless: 7 Things to Know Before Switching

Looking for a simple phone plan that’s affordable and runs on a reliable network? Total Wireless might be what you’re looking for. Instead of paying premium prices, this guide will cover their service so you can see if switching is the right choice for you. What is Total

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AT&T Launches Nationwide 5G Network to Close Gap on T-Mobile

AT&T has officially launched its 5G Standalone (SA) network across the nation, a major move to catch up with rival T-Mobile. Recently, Yigal Elbaz, AT&T’s senior VP and network CTO, wrote in a blog post that the SA expansion is "another bold leap"

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Visible's Best Plan: Buy 3 Months, Get 3 Free!

Visible is offering an amazing deal that cuts the price of its best phone plan in half. New customers can now get six months of the Visible+ Pro plan for the cost of three. You'll pay just $135 at the start, which makes the plan only $22.50

T-Mobile Deals: Best Phones & Plans for October 2025

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T-Mobile Deals: Best Phones & Plans for October 2025

Ready to check out T-Mobile's top offers for October 2025? This month, T-Mobile is continuing to roll out attractive phone promotions, and a significant update to its trade-in policy makes switching easier, solidifying its commitment to new and existing customers. Straightforward Service, Clear Pricing T-Mobile brands itself as

Apple Addresses iPhone 17 Pro/Air 'Scratchgate' Durability

Apple Addresses iPhone 17 Pro/Air 'Scratchgate' Durability

Following the iPhone 17 series launch, widespread reports on social media have been claiming the new iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Air models supposedly picking up scuffs very easily on display in retail stores. Dubbed 'scratchgate', Apple is now formally responding to the backlash, and its

Widespread Cellular Problems Hit iPhone 17 on T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon

Widespread iPhone 17 cellular issues hit T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon.

Excited customers are now getting their hands on the iPhone 17, and it seems the new phones come with a few issues. According to online reports, some iPhone 17 models are experiencing cellular problems across multiple carriers, from T-Mobile to AT&T and Verizon. Early reports of the issue

Verizon Launches New Program to Block Spam and Scam Calls

Tired of spam calls? Verizon has a new plan to stop them. The company is now using a feature called Branded Calling ID (BCID) right on its network, which should make it easier to tell a real call from a scam. Here's how it works: Instead of a

T-Mobile is offering the new iPhone 17 Pro for free when you trade in your old phone.

How to Get a Free iPhone 17 Pro at T-Mobile

Want the new iPhone 17 Pro without the huge price tag? T-Mobile has a deal that lets you trade in any old phone—no matter the condition—and get the new iPhone 17 Pro for free. Here’s how it works T-Mobile is offering the phone for free when you

Verizon Deals & Plans: What's New This September

Thinking of joining Verizon this month? They're making it super easy for new customers, with awesome phone offers, flexible plans, and an easy way to connect to what many call the country's most reliable network. Verizon's "myPlan" and 3-Year Price Guarantee Verizon&

iPhone 17 Deals: Carriers vs. Apple — Who Has the Best Offer?

iPhone 17 Deals: Carriers vs. Apple — Who Has the Best Offer?

The new iPhone 17 is here, bringing with it a flood of deals from all the big carriers. On the surface, the offers can seem identical, but the fine print—from trade-in values to the required plans—can make a huge difference. Let's break down the current iPhone

A picture of the new iPhone charger.

The New iPhone Charger Is a Game-Changer—Here's Why

Apple recently unveiled a new charger alongside the iPhone 17, and it looks pretty standard. The “Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max” might sound boring, but it’s more advanced than it seems. For a long time, this was the first charger to support the new USB PD

How to Get a Free iPhone 17 Pro with Verizon

Here's How to Get a Free iPhone 17 Pro with Verizon

Apple just revealed its new lineup: the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. If you’re looking to upgrade, Verizon has a major trade-in offer that could get you a new phone for free. The Main Deal: Free iPhone 17 Pro New and existing

How to Preorder the iPhone 17 and Get It on Day One

How to Preorder the iPhone 17 and Get It on Day One

Apple's big event just wrapped, and they've officially unveiled the new iPhone 17 series. This includes a new, slimmer model called the iPhone Air, as well as the standard iPhone 17, the iPhone 17 Pro, and the premium iPhone 17 Pro Max. The event also brought

A picture of the T-Mobile store in the city.

T-Mobile's T-Life App Wants Employees to Pay for What?

T-Mobile has been a big success story. The company has grown a lot and customers seem to like what they're doing. But behind the scenes, not everyone is happy. The problem? A new app called T-Life. The T-Life App Problem T-Mobile made the T-Life app for its store

Google Pixel 10 Series

Get a Free Google Pixel 10 with This Verizon Offer

The recent Made by Google event on August 20 showcased the company's latest products, including the new Google Pixel 10 series, the Pixel Buds 2a, and the Pixel Watch 4. Now that preorders have begun and the devices are hitting shelves, the deals are rolling in. The Pixel