[ad_1] You no longer need to subscribe to AT&T’s main offerings to get a taste of its 5G service. The carrier’s Cricket Wireless prepaid brand has launched 5G service (via The Verge), providing the faster downloads and reduced lag with lower service costs. You’ll need to spend at least $60 per month for an Unlimited […]
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Dish buys prepaid carrier Boost Mobile for $1.4 billion
[ad_1] “This marks an important milestone in DISH’s evolution as a connectivity company,” Dish CEO and president Erik Carlson said in a statement. “It positions us well as we continue to build out the first virtualized, standalone 5G network in America.” Dish has been attempting to enter the wireless market for years. It tested LTE […]
T-Mobile asks California to soften 5G, job conditions for Sprint merger
[ad_1] T-Mobile is hoping to ease some of the conditions it agreed to for its merger with Sprint. The carrier has asked California’s Public Utilities Commission to roll back three main requirements. It wants the CPUC to delay 5G coverage and speed targets for 2024 by two years, to use FCC testing for commitments instead […]
T-Mobile reportedly plans to lay off hundreds of former Sprint employees
[ad_1] After the report came out, T-Mobile published a blog post in which it said it plans to hire 5,000 new employees over the next year. In the same post, it confirmed the layoffs without detailing their scope. “As part of this process, some employees who hold similar positions are being asked to consider a […]
You can now set up Google Fi on your iPhone using an eSIM
[ad_1] It should now be considerably easier to give Google Fi a whirl if you’re an iPhone user. As spotted at 9to5Google, you can now activate Google Fi on recent iPhones (XR, XS and newer) using an eSIM. So long as you’re a new customer, you only need the Fi app and a nearby computer […]
UK carriers would appreciate you not setting cell towers on fire
[ad_1] The arson attacks against 5G masts in the UK have become serious enough that carriers are joining together to put a stop to the incidents. EE, O2, Three and Vodafone have issued a joint statement both urging people not to set fire to cellular masts, threaten engineers or spread conspiracy theories falsely linking 5G […]
AT&T will give users an extra 15GB of mobile hotspot data
[ad_1] At the same time, AT&T will provide more contact-free delivery options that include curbside pickup (if there’s an AT&T store still open near you) and doorstep delivery with virtual setup if you need help. This measure is a logical extension of AT&T’s existing efforts, such as lifting caps for landline broadband. While it might […]
Mint Mobile is giving out free data for the next month amid COVID-19
[ad_1] To get the data, download the Mint Mobile app (Android and iOS), tap the “Account” icon on the bottom right of the interface and then press “Buy more data” under the payment heading. You’ll then have the option to “buy” either a 1GB or 3GB data bucket. Pick the latter option. You’ll need to […]
FCC gives T-Mobile extra spectrum to cope with demand during coronavirus
[ad_1] Eight companies agreed to make some of their spectrum available, the FCC said, including Comcast and Dish. Help also came from the FCC’s spectrum inventory. Officials haven’t mentioned other carriers receiving additional capacity, although it won’t be surprising if others follow suit. The US is facing an unprecedented situation where many people have been […]
President Trump signs bill to help rural carriers replace Huawei gear
[ad_1] The measure had bipartisan support in Congress and was expected to become law given the Trump administration’s eagerness to label Huawei a security threat. There are lingering concerns about the severity of this claimed threat. The US has been reluctant to provide public evidence that the Chinese government has used Huawei equipment for surveillance. […]