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T-Mobile just set another 5G speed record

T-Mobile is staying ahead of the game and changing the rules with powerful new 5G technologies that will help it reach even greater peak speeds.
Verizon store front displays the 5G network in NYC.

Verizon just took a huge leap ahead in the 5G race

T-Mobile has had a solid lead in 5G performance in the U.S. for years now, but it looks like that could soon change.
5G logo on the Motorola Edge (2022).

The best prepaid phone plans in 2023: the 6 best ones

Looking to save money on your cell phone plan? We cover the best prepaid plan options and explain precisely what you get for your money.
5G logo on the Motorola Edge (2022).

What is 5G UC? What that icon on your phone really means

If you're a T-Mobile customer with a 5G phone, you've probably seen the 5G UC icon in your status bar. Here's what it means.
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The T-Mobile Tuesdays app is about to get a big upgrade

T-Mobile Tuesdays is preparing for a big overhaul. Here's what we know.
The home screen on the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

The best phone plans for one person in 2023: our 6 favorites

If you’re ready to ditch shared plans, there are some great options. Here are the best phone plans for one person from T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon, and others.
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Where to watch M3GAN (including the gorier unrated version)

Find out where to watch both the theatrical and unrated versions of the 2023 horror hit M3GAN.
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Verizon just got an incredible bundle for Netflix and Max fans

Verizon is sweetening the pot for its myPlan customers with a new bundle that includes Netflix and Max together for a single low monthly price.
DirecTV Stream app icon on Apple TV.

DirecTV Stream raises pricing across all its tiers

DirecTV Stream already was one of the more expensive live streaming services — and it just got even more pricey.
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T-Mobile still has the fastest 5G, but its rivals are catching up

For most of 2023, 5G speeds among the big three carriers have been fairly stable, but this may only be true at the very top end of the 5G speed race.
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5 best horror movies of 2023 so far

From a startling Australian original to a reimagining of a classic scary film franchise, these horror movies prove the genre is far from dead in 2023.
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The 10 best movies of 2023 so far

Digital Trends has compiled a list of the best movies of 2023 so far. From BlackBerry to Barbenheimer, find out if your favorite film made the cut!.
Margot Robbie looks through a mirrorless mirror in Barbie.

The 10 most popular movies of 2023

How much has Barbie and Oppenheimer made? And what other movies have been successful? Find out with this list of the 10 most popular movies of 2023 so far.
Lili Taylor holds a match up while staring down into a dark basement.

How James Wan reshaped modern horror with Saw, The Conjuring, and Insidious

From Saw to Insidious to The Conjuring, the Aussie director James Wan has an uncanny ability to launch hit horror franchises.
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Verizon is giving away NFL Sunday Ticket for free

Verizon is giving away free subscriptions to NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2023-24 season as the games make the switch to YouTube and YouTube TV.
OnePlus Nord N300 5G speed test.

T-Mobile’s huge lead in 5G speeds isn’t going anywhere

T-Mobile still enjoys a healthy lead over its rivals, but it also looks like we may be reaching peak 5G.
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Save big on the new Zendure SuperBase Pro 2000 power station

The Zendure SuperBase Pro 2000 might be the ultimate portable power station. It's now up for sale, and for a limited time, you can score it for a big discount.
Cell phone tower shooting off pink beams with a 5G logo next to it.

The 5G speed race is over and T-Mobile has won

Opensignal's latest 5G experience report shows T-Mobile continues to dominate in download speeds and coverage, but are those the only metrics that count?
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5G coverage map: Where you can get 5G on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile

5G may not be widely available just yet, but it's getting there. Here's where you can find 5G in the U.S.
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T-Mobile 5G: Everything you need to know

T-Mobile's 5G network is here and we've gathered everything you need to know about the carrier's phone plans and nationwide 5G coverage.
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Your Verizon plan just got a major overhaul — here’s what’s new

Verizon is restructuring its mobile plans to provide customers with the flexibility to choose only the perks they plan to use while saivng money in the process.
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Sign up for Verizon Fios internet, get a free Echo Show plus $300 off a soundbar

For a limited time, get a free Amazon Echo Show and $300 for the Stream TV Soundbar when signing up for Verizon's Fios gigabit service. Learn more here!
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Verizon is offering some juicy bonuses to new Fios customers

Thinking of giving fiber-optic internet a try? Verizon is offering some juicy bonuses right now for new customers who sign up for its Fios internet service.
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Upgrade your internet for 2023 with this Verizon Fios sign-up offer

If you're planning to upgrade your internet for the new year, Verizon Fios is offering some juicy sign-up bonuses to new customers right now.
Verizon store front displays the 5G network in NYC.

Live in a rural area? Verizon 5G is about to get better for you

Verizon plans to expand its faster 5G Ultra Wideband network beyond urban centers later this year, helping to drive up performance for folks in rural areas.
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Parrot’s 4G-connected Anafi Ai drone is the Google Maps car of the skies

Parrot's new 4G-connected Anafi Ai drone has no range limits and a powerful camera for breathtaking photography.
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5G is enhancing the fan experience at the Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament

Fox Sports will make sports history by bringing viewers of the Big East Basketball Tournament into the future, broadcasting the entire tournament using 5G.
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T-Mobile reveals it ended 2020 with data a breach

T-Mobile has apologized after it recently discovered malicious, unauthorized access to information belonging to up to 200,000 of its customers.
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Don’t pay the Verizon 5G tax for the Google Pixel 4a 5G

The Google Pixel 4a 5G is here, and it's one of the best deals in smartphones under $500. But if you're a Verizon customer, you have to pay extra. Don't.
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AT&T mulls discounted phone plans, but there is a catch

AT&T is considering launching ad-supported cell phone plans that would offer savings of up to $10 a month on regular rates.
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Old phones will stop working with AT&T and T-Mobile. Here’s what to do about it

To make room for 5G networks, carriers are shutting down older 3G networks, and some customers will need to upgrade their phone.
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Verizon pulls ads from Facebook and Instagram amid growing boycott

Verizon said it would join a growing campaign of advertisers to boycott Facebook until the social media platform "create an acceptable solution."
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Digital Trends Live: T-Mobile’s nationwide outage, Rosie Okumura, and more

On this Digital Trends Live we talk the top tech stories, including T-Mobile’s nationwide outage, Yelp’s new tools for helping businesses reopen, and more.
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Verizon’s Galaxy S20 ditches RAM for 5G, proving carriers run the mobile world

Verizon is selling a Samsung Galaxy S20 5G with mmWave networking, but it arrives with less RAM and no expandable storage.
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HBO Max proves your ISP can make a streaming offer you can’t refuse

AT&T's announcement that its internet customers won't face data overage charges when streaming HBO Max is cause for concern. Is this the end of net neutrality?
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Verizon reveals a Samsung Galaxy S20 built for its mmWave 5G network

Verizon has announced a new model of the Samsung Galaxy S20 that will support the company's mmWave 5G network. It will be available for pre-order on May 21.
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Digital Trends Live: T-Mobile/Sprint merger, NBA2K Tournament, Apple goes Dark

On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top trending tech news including T-Mobile and Sprint’s merger, Apple nabs Dark Sky, the NBA2K tournament, and more.
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With Sprint merger done, John Legere steps down as T-Mobile CEO

Mike Sievert, whose previous role was T-Mobile’s president and chief operating officer, will take over as CEO of the New T-Mobile effective immediately.