Tag: Mobile
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Walmart Family Mobile Adds Budget-Friendly Plans and Lifeline Options for Cordcutters
Those looking for a low-cost way to stay connected without long-term contracts have a new reason to check out Walmart Family Mobile. Powered by Verizon’s network and available exclusively at Walmart, the prepaid brand has unveiled its most affordable plans yet, with some starting as low as $19.88/month per line. Sign up for Walmart+ and…
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Ultra Mobile’s Popular Limited-Time Wireless Deal Returns for 2025
Ultra Mobile has reintroduced a limited-time offer that gained popularity in 2024—but only for a limited time. Right now, any 3GB multi-month plan (3-month, 6-month, or 12-month) is available for just $10 per month. That means unlimited domestic and international talk and text, plus 3GB of high-speed data, are available all for just $10 a…
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Spectrum Agrees To Change $1,500 Mobile Cost Savings Ad After Verizon Complaint
Charter Communications, Spectrum’s parent company, said it would change its advertisements claiming Verizon customers who switch to Spectrum Mobile will “save over $1,500 in their first year” following a recommendation from the third-party National Advertising Division. Verizon challenged a commercial that compared two couples using the different mobile carriers. Both couples are shown to have…
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T-Mobile’s Metro Says it Has the Answer For Comcast & Spectrum’s Hidden Fees and Price Hikes
Metro by T-Mobile launched Nada Yada Yada, a new campaign and lower priced plan that takes a big shot at its cable rivals. In a blog post on Tuesday, the prepaid service’s new campaign promises ‘simplicity, predictability and transparency’ while accusing Comcast and Spectrum of hidden fees and price hikes. The campaign also promises wireless…
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The FCC is Reconsidering Use of 12.2-12.7 GhZ for 5G Internet As DISH & SpaceX Fight Over the Spectrum
Companies are firm in their stance that a new era of technological advancements should be accompanied by a new set of regulations and rights.
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Google Fi Rebrands as Google Fi Wireless & Offers a More Affordable “Family-Centric” Experience
Google Fi announced the first wave in a line of changes coming to the mobile carrier with a focus on creating a “family-centric” experience with family-friendly prices.
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Boost Mobile Launches Limited Time Deal for $10 Mobile Plan
Boost Mobile announced today a limited time offer for wireless plans starting at just $10/month. “Now more than ever, Americans are looking for ways to reduce their budgets without sacrificing on necessities,” said Andrea Henderson, head of marketing, Boost Mobile. “Our new plans enable a large segment of Americans, many still at home on Wi-Fi…
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Verizon Accounts for More Than Half of 5G Phones Sold in the US
As 5G cell service continues to roll out across the nation, one provider in particular is making a major push to make sure they’re not left behind. Out of the 4.1 million 5G compatible phones sold so far in the United States, a full 54% of them are on the Verizon network, according to data…
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DISH Acquires Ting Mobile Customers, Expanding Mobile Business
DISH and Tucows Inc. announced today that Tucows will be the wireless retail business partner of DISH. As part of this agreement, DISH has also acquired Ting Mobile assets, including customer relationships. The acquisition supports DISH’s long term goal to disrupt the current mobile industry in the US, but will also make DISH more competitive…
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Video Will Account for 76% of Mobile Data Consumption by 2025
Despite Quibi’s trouble making the format work, indications around the industry seem to show that mobile video consumption is on the rise. Just how much though, might be a little surprising. At present, mobile video accounts for well over half of mobile bandwidth – 63%. But according to a recent “Mobility Report” from Ericsson, mobile…