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  1. Android News

    T-Mobile is now using sales taxes to provide savings on new smartphones

    T-Mobile is now offering a new deal which gives customers a rebate for the sales tax that was paid on each device.
  2. Android News

    Nokia will work with Orange to develop 5G networks

    Nokia has announced that it will be partnering with Orange to help develop 5G networks. The company has also detailed the different possibilities that 5G networks will enable for everyone.
  3. Android News

    Vodafone talks merger with Idea Cellular in India

    Vodafone has confirmed that it is in talks with Idea Cellular in India about a possible merger.
  4. Android News

    Sprint intros $50 unlimited plan

    Sprint is giving their own version of a $50 unlimited plan, but only if you sign up within the next 4 days. You'll get unlimited everything for one line at $50 and $40 for the next line. After that, all subsequent lines are just $30. The price would hike back to $60, $50, and $40 respectively...
  5. Android News

    T-Mobile boosts LTE capacity in Houston ahead of Super Bowl

    The Super Bowl is set to be played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. As carriers often do, network improvements will be made to handle the load. T-Mobile has increased LTE network capacity by up to 20 times in some areas, including the stadium and its immediate surrounding, surrounding airpots...
  6. Android News

    T-Mobile gives free year of Hulu for AT&T switchers

    T-Mobile originally offered AT&T switches a year of DirecTV Now, but the service has been buggy and riddled with issues. With that, T-Mobile is now slamming DirecTV Now and offering a free year of a "better" service: Hulu. Those who took advantage of the original offer are free to keep that...
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    AT&T is losing subscribers faster than other carriers despite revenue rising

    AT&T has been losing customers at a faster rate than any of their competitors. Despite this, the company is still experiencing income growth with revenue rising as high as 4.6% and profit growing 11%.
  8. Android News

    The AT&T LG V20 receives the December Android security patch

    AT&T has started rolling out the December Android security patch to the LG V20.
  9. Android News

    If you're averaging 200GB of data on Verizon's old Unlimited plan, you'll be forced to switch plans

    Some Verizon Unlimited Data subscribers have been receiving emails stating that if they are using more than 200GB of data per month, they will need to migrate to a new plan by February 16th.
  10. Android News

    A new promotion from Vodafone India will give users unlimited data for a specific amount of time

    Vodafone India has announced its new SuperHour package which will allow subscribers to purchase unlimited data in 1-hour intervals for a fixed price.
  11. Android News

    AT&T details 5G roadmap for 2017

    AT&T has detailed their 5G deployment roadmap, with plans starting in 2017. The roadmap reveals plans to successfully launch gigabit speeds at low latency, and a limited trial with DirecTV customers will launch once those technology targets have been met.
  12. Android News

    T-Mobile splits its ONE Plus plan into two different plans

    T-Mobile has announced that it will be splitting its ONE Plus plans into two different tiers, with the lower plan costing $15 less than the current plan.
  13. Android News

    AT&T offers BOGO deals for the holidays

    AT&T is offering up a new buy-one, get-one free deal for the holidays. From now through December 24th, buying select AT&T smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S7 can net you another one for free. The catch is that your savings will come in the form of 30 monthly bill credits.
  14. Android News

    Republic Wireless has become its own entity

    Republic Wireless has announced it has separated from its parent company, Bandwidth. The carrier also announced that other than name changes in customers Terms of Service agreements, no new changes were being planned.
  15. Android News

    Sprint offers 3rd, 4th, and 5th lines free on unlimited plans

    Sprint is responding to a recent 2 lines free deal from T-Mobile with a deal of their own. The company's $100 unlimited family plan usually hikes $30 in price for each line beyond 2, but they're offering free 3rd, 4th, and 5th lines at $100 in total. The catch is that the deal is only available...
  16. Android News

    T-Mobile extends Magenta Friday through Tuesday

    T-Mobile has announced that their Magenta Friday has been extended through Tuesday, November 22nd. The company said the high demand for the promotion -- which nets you 2 free lines -- caused their stores to become packed, leaving some customers without the chance to take advantage.
  17. Android News

    Verizon cuts low-tier pre-paid plans

    Verizon has cut some of their pre-paid plan options which started at $30 per month. Now, the cheapest Verizon pre-paid option for smartphone users starts at $45 per month. Basic phones can be still activated for as low as $30 per month.
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    Verizon is testing different methods to deliver 4G LTE via drones

    It's known that Verizon has been working on different methods to incorporate drones into its network, but the company is seemingly working on delivering 4G LTE service from drones to first-responders in case of an emergency. These tests included using the unmanned aircraft system to conduct...
  19. Android News

    Deal: Cricket Wireless offers 8GB of data for $50 per month

    Cricket Wireless is offering a limited time promotional plan. You can get unlimited talk and text + 8GB of data for $50 per month. The deal is open to both new and existing customers, and will remain on your account as long as you don't change anything or leave their service.
  20. Android News

    EE will sell Google's Pixel phones

    EE UK has been teasing a big early October announcement for a new launch, and now it's clear what that launch will be. The company's website has been updated to let users watch Google's big event, which likely means they're carrying the Pixel when it launches.
  21. Android News

    Verizon's CFO claims that users don't need unlimited data plans

    Verizon is known for not providing users an unlimited data plan option and a comment from the carrier's CFO suggests that users don't need unlimited data because its plans are more customer friendly.
  22. Android News

    Verizon has lost its network coverage advantage according to T-Mobile

    The CTO of T-Mobile has claimed that Verizon has lost its network coverage advantage and that T-Mobile covers the same number of consumers as Big Red.
  23. Android News

    Comcast plans to launch its own wireless service next year

    During a Goldman Sachs event, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts confirmed that the company will launch a wireless service that combines WiFi hotspot access with Verizon Wireless services.
  24. Android News

    Telus lists August 22nd date for Android 7.0 Nougat

    Telus has listed an August 22nd launch date for Android 7.0 Nougat on the Nexus 6P and 5X. Telus was accurate with rollout dates for Marshmallow, so it may be worth circling on your calendar.
  25. Android News

    Sprint introduces Unlimited Freedom plan

    Sprint has introduced a new unlimited plan today. Called Unlimited Freedom, the plan is unlimited talk, text, and data, with "data optimization" for movies, video, and gaming. The plan will start at $100 for 2 lines.