Verizon says 5G won’t be that much better than 4G — at first
Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg said during a JP Morgan investors webcast that 5G users should expect only small improvements at first, but bigger leaps later on.
Verizon’s OnePlus 8 isn’t compatible with cases for other versions
Verizon's OnePlus 8, which is $100 more expensive than other versions of the smartphone, will require customers to purchase cases from the carrier's store.
Flash Sale: AirPods, AirPods Pro on sale at record-low prices
Verizon has the current generation AirPods and the AirPods Pro for 20% off retail, the lowest prices yet.
T-Mobile and Sprint have merged. Here’s what subscribers should know
T-Mobile and Sprint have merged. The two companies are one, and will spend the next 3 years integrating service. Here's what subscribers should know.
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.
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.
Get a $300 prepaid Mastercard when you switch to Sprint and bring your phone
Keen to switch networks but want to keep your device? Switch to Sprint and you'll get a $300 prepaid Mastercard. You get unlimited calls, text and data, too.
Hurry! Best Buy has a prepaid three-month Mint Mobile SIM with 8GB LTE for $30
Best Buy is offering a special one-day sale on a three-month prepaid Mint Mobile SIM card kit that allows you to ditch that high cell phone bill.
AT&T halts caps on broadband data as coronavirus drives many Americans inside
AT&T is the first internet service provider to temporarily halt its cap on broadband speeds due to the coronavirus. Other ISPs are being urged to follow suit,
AT&T TV vs. AT&T TV Now vs. HBO Max and more: AT&T streaming services explained
AT&T TV. AT&T TV Now. HBO Max. HBO Go. And that's just the beginning. AT&T's streaming strategy is incredibly confusing. Allow us to help you figure it out.
AT&T TV reinvents cable for a new age, but keeps the tired old pricing model
AT&T TV rolls out nationwide on Monday, positioning itself as a better version of cable. But with contracts and hidden fees, the service looks too familiar.
The FCC will hit phone carriers with a $200 million fine over location sharing
The Federal Communications Commission is going to hit AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, and T-Mobile with a fine totaling $200 million for selling people's location data.
Verizon squashes rumors it will drop Google Pixel phones
Verizon has squashed rumors stating it will not stock future Google Pixel smartphones, saying it is "looking forward to the new portfolio of devices."
Why the Sprint/T-Mobile merger could actually help the spread of 5G
Sprint and T-Mobile have promised 5G rollouts and coverage, and experts now agree that with the companies' merger, U.S. customers will see 5G coverage sooner.
Report: Judge to rule in favor of Sprint/T-Mobile merger
According to a new report, the judge in the lawsuit between T-Mobile and Sprint, and a coalition of state attorneys attempting to block their merger, is set to rule in favor of the two companies. The lawsuit is the last hurdle the two companies need to clear before they can finalize their merger.
How Verizon’s Super Bowl demo finally got me excited for 5G
Verizon spent 80 million dollars blanketing Miami in 5G ahead of Super Bowl LIV. What does that mean? We'll show you how 5G will enhance the fan experience for the big game.
Sprint will repair cracked screens of Samsung Galaxy smartphones for $49
Sprint has launched a screen repair program for select Samsung Galaxy models, covering the Galaxy S7 to the Galaxy S9. The offer is open even to subscribers of other carriers, but Sprint requires the smartphone to be in working condition, and customers may only avail the offer once.
Verizon now lets you mix and match on Fios
The advantages of high-speed fiber optic service like Fios are many, but often required you to sign up for a bundle or package that had you paying for things you don’t want or need – until recently, that is, with Verizon now letting customers mix and match services to build a custom Fios plan.
Would you trust Verizon’s new privacy-focused OneSearch to protect your data?
Verizon has launched a new search engine called OneSearch. Powered by Bing, it's designed to put user privacy first, having no cookies or trackers whatsoever. It also pledges to never share or sell user data, relying on contexual (but not personalized) ads for revenue.
Verizon is adding 20 5G-capable phones to its 2020 lineup
5G is about to take over in 2020, and Verizon is preparing by releasing 20 5G capable devices this year. The phone carrier made the announcement at CES that it will launch 20 5G devices in 2020 that would cost anywhere from under $600 to about $800. Right now, Verizon has only four 5G capable phones
Sprint will pull the plug on Virgin Mobile next month
Sprint-owned Virgin Mobile is shutting down beginning next month. Customers who have the prepaid service will be transferred over to Boost Mobile, which Sprint also owns. The news of the service’s shutdown comes as Sprint and T-Mobile are on the brink of a controversial merger.
Car2Go car-sharing service shutting down in the U.S. after reality check
Share Now explained that, in a nutshell, it can't be profitable in the United States without investing a significant amount of money, and it is calling it a day. It will also shut down in London, Brussels, and Florence, but it will continue operating in 18 cities across Europe, including Helsinki and Copenhagen.
AT&T lights up low-band 5G in 10 new cities alongside the Note 10 Plus 5G launch
AT&T flipped the switch for its low-band 5G network in 10 new cities — double from what it promised last month. The network operator is launching this alongside its first truly 5G device — the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G which is also going on sale today for $1,300.
Mobvoi’s connected Ticwatch Pro 4G LTE takes on Apple and Samsung in the U.K.
The Mobvoi Ticwatch Pro 4G LTE is one of the few cellular-connected WearOS smartwatches available, and after only being available in the U.S. on Verizon, it has now been released in the U.K. on the Vodafone network. The smartwatch has several unusual features, including a battery-boosting dual-screen feature.
The judge in the T-Mobile merger trial isn’t interested in a drawn-out affair
The trial that will ultimately decide whether T-Mobile and Sprint can merge began in a Manhattan federal court Monday, and it's clear that the presiding judge isn't interested in a lengthy affair. U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero asked both sides to skip opening arguments, and trim their witness lists.
5G vs. LTE: What’s the difference, and does it matter?
If you're uncertain what the difference between 5G, LTE, and 4G is, then you're not alone. As 5G networks begin to roll out, there's a lot of confusion about what the different terms and technologies mean. We explain the differences between 5G and LTE and take a look at the future of both.
T-Mobile becomes the first carrier to create a nationwide U.S. 5G network
It's about time -- T-Mobile has become the first U.S. carrier to create a truly nationwide 5G network, encompassing over a million square miles and over 5,000 towns and cities throughout the U.S. To celebrate, T-Mobile is also offering new customers the chance to get a new 5G phone for free.
AT&T is bringing LTE-speed 5G to customers in five cities next month
AT&T is finally ready to release 5G to the public -- though the version of 5G that the carrier will roll out to customers will only be around as fast as high-speed LTE networks. The tech will roll out to five cities in the first half of December, with a further 10 cities coming by February.
T-Mobile hack may have affected around a million customers
Around a million T-Mobile customers have reportedly been caught up in a security breach in which hackers made off with customer information that includes name, billing address, phone number, account number. The hack comes just over a year after another one hit around 2 million T-Mobile customers.
Verizon’s newly published maps show exactly where you can access 5G
Verizon has finally published maps showing exactly where you can access 5G on the company's network. The maps show that 5G coverage is available largely on streets and sidewalks, which is likely due to technical limitations associated with using millimeter wave technology.
Don’t panic: Legere may continue hosting Slow Cooker Sundays after he steps down
John Legere has confirmed he will be stepping down as T-Mobile's CEO after April 2020, ending his seven-year tenure. Legere's down-to-earth attitude and business practices brought T-Mobile back into prominence. Legere is likely to hand the reins to T-Mobile president and chief operating officer Mike Sievert.
Get a year of Disney+ on Verizon Wireless Unlimited or Fios Home Internet
Verizon is offering a year of Disney+ on them to customers on the unlimited plan or new Fios Home Internet or 5G Home Internet. This deal is available to new and existing wireless customers on Unlimited plans.
Exclusive: AT&T will prove the potential of 5G at DreamHack’s CS:GO tournament
AT&T will be at the DreamHack Open to show what a 5G network can do by streaming footage of the CS:GO tournament live. Three 5G-enabled smartphones will be on hand to capture unique perspectives, and their footage will be spliced into the official Twitch livestream.
T-Mobile promises free 5G for first responders if Sprint merger goes through
T-Mobile CEO John Legere promised that the carrier will offer 10 years of free 5G service to first responders if its merger with Sprint goes through in the next year. According to to T-Mobile, if all first responders sign up for the service, they could save up to $7.7 billion.