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Phone carriers have been constantly evolving, in many cases as far back as the invention of the telegraph. And yet they’re more influential and important in our lives than ever, offering everything from phone service to home internet, and increasingly playing a role in the tech we purchase.

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The screen on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

This Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra deal from Mint Mobile saves you $380

The 256GB model of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is available from Mint Mobile at $200 off, but there's an extra step to enjoy the savings.
M3GAN stands still while wearing a brown overcoat in the film "M3GAN."

M3GAN is your phone’s most unsettling chatbot yet

Mint Mobile device with card

Don’t miss this chance to get Mint Mobile’s 12-month Unlimited plan at $120 off

T-Mobile ad with woman on a bike.

T-Mobile accidentally showed children’s location to strangers

A robot looks into the mirror and smirks in M3GAN 2.0.

M3GAN 2.0 trailer: Oops!… The killer doll did it again

Using Verizon Fios internet for WFH in a home office.

In a world of increasing costs, Verizon introduces a three-year price lock

Verizon logo on a smartphone screen in a dark room and a finger touching it.

Visible launches a new phone plan that will have you rethinking your carrier

how to send a text from your email account

AT&T shuts down long-running text-to-email services

AT&T store.

AT&T reduces key customer discount by 50%

Fans on the RTX 5080.

MSI could be working on a Nvidia GPU to finally beat the RTX 4090

T-Mobile ad with woman on a bike.

T-Mobile’s handing out free lines to its most loyal customers

A person holding the closed Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Verizon users will soon be able to text via satellite with the right phone

Gemini-generated image of 6G.

T-Mobile partners with gaming giant to integrate AI into 6G

We're hearing a little more about 6G and who will help develop it.
Verizon store front displays the 5G network in NYC.

Thinking of switching to Verizon’s 5G home internet? It’s now a little less tempting

Verizon increased the discount price of its 5G Home Plus internet plan.
Texting over T-Mobile direct-to-cell satellite network on a phone.

Tired of your carrier? T-Mobile will pay you up to $3,200 to switch

T-Mobile will pay up to $800 per line for up to four lines for anyone that wants to jump ship from their current carrier.
Peplexity on Lock Screen of AI phone.

T-Mobile’s parent company is making an AI Phone with Perplexity

The AI Phone will offer system-wide access to Perplexity, while an in-house app will serve Google Cloud AI, Picasart, and ElevenLabs AI tools.
i tried roaming on google fi and t mobile vs 2

I tried roaming on Google Fi and T-Mobile, this is the best

I spent a month traveling and testing roaming speeds, quality and plans on Google Fi and T-Mobile US. This is what happened, which is faster and who I'd pick.
T-Mobile REVVL 7 PRO 5G back.

Like T-Mobile? You can pay your phone bill by playing games

T-Mobile customers can now work toward paying their monthly bill by playing mobile games in the Ad It Up app.
Gigabyte's RX 9070 XT GPU.

AMD may have a solution for your VRAM hungry games

AMD is speculated to be working on a 32GB GDDR6 VRAM variant of the RX 9070 XT.
Showcase of T-Mobile Starlink service on an iPhone.

T-Mobile satellite-to-phone service opens for all, and free until July

T-Mobile Starlink service will offer free direct-to-cell satellite coverage for all registrations until July, even to customers from rival carriers.
The OnePlus 13's camera.

OnePlus is killing it, but it still needs to fix this problem with its phones

The OnePlus 13 has already set an impossible standard for Android phones this year, but this is the one thing that OnePlus still needs to solve with its phones.
A person playing a game on the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro.

T-Mobile crushed its rivals in this important test

T-Mobile has performed above all its rivals in a series of speed and performance tests by network experts Ookla.
A robot standing a wall with an AT&T branding.

AT&T is ringing in the New Year with a price increase for some subscribers

Some AT&T Wireless customers will see their monthly bills rise by nearly 7% as of January 15.
A bloody man touches his glasses in The Monkey.

7 most anticipated horror movies of 2025, ranked

2024 may have been a terrific year for horror films, but 2025 has plenty of more scary movies like 28 Days Later and M3GAN 2.0 that may top what came before.
A robot standing a wall with an AT&T branding.

Verizon and AT&T confirm cyberattacks, assure networks are in clear

Verizon and AT&T have confirmed that they came under attack from the state-linked Salt Typhoon operation but assure that their networks are now operating safely.
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Some Samsung phones now have satellite messaging in the U.S. Here’s how to get it

Some Samsung phones are beginning to have the option to use satellite messaging. However, the list is limited so far.
Texting over T-Mobile direct-to-cell satellite network on a phone.

T-Mobile’s long-awaited satellite service is finally ready for testing

T-Mobile is opening the beta registration for its Starlink-driven direct-to-cell satellite service, with plans of a broader launch at some point in 2025.
Testing the Holafly (left), Airalo (middle) and Nomad (right) eSIMs on the Oppo Find X8 series

I tested three travel eSIMs on a trip. It was more complicated than I thought

If you're traveling abroad, how do you stay connected? Do you use a travel eSIM, a local SIM, or your own carrier? I tested three eSIMs on a trip to find out.
Typing indicator and read reciepts on Samsung Messages running on Galaxy Z Fold 5.

Some Samsung Messages users are about to lose RCS support

Samsung Messages for Verizon will lose RCS support on January 6 of next year as the company makes another effort to push users to Google Messages.
Cell phone tower shooting off pink beams with a 5G logo next to it.

T-Mobile has completely revamped its 5G home internet plans

T-Mobile has introduced new home and small business internet plans that come with more perks at lower price points than current offerings.
Verizon skateboarder logo

Your Verizon bill is getting a bit more expensive

Your Verizon bill is going up. This size of the increase depends on how many lines you have.
Someone holding the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with the display turned on.

The best Samsung Galaxy S23 deals from every carrier

These are the best deals on the Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra from all major carriers. Here's your complete guide on how to get the phone for cheap.
Boost Mobile store.

Boost Mobile’s 5G network is becoming a real threat to other carriers

Boost Mobile just announced a significant milestone for its 5G network — and plans to continue to make it even better.
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Best Verizon Fios new customer deals: Get 2GB/s internet in your home

One of the easiest ways to save is by bundling your internet, landline, and TV services with Verizon Fios. We've got the best Verizon Fios deals right here.

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