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US carriers to allow consumers to replace their replacement Note7 phones
US carriers to allow consumers to replace their replacement Note7 phones
The major US carriers will allow any Samsung Galaxy Note7 owner to replace their devices for free, even if the phone was already a replacement. 09 Oct 2016
Verizon goes all-in to get switchers
Verizon goes all-in to get switchers
Verizon has decided to take the fight to its growing rivals, offering up to $650 to switch carriers and end your contract early. 29 Dec 2015 - 3 comments
T-Mobile will pay your early termination fee if you switch over
T-Mobile will pay your early termination fee if you switch over
T-Mobile has announced that it will pay your early termination fee if you switch from rivals Sprint, AT&T or Verizon, another huge step in the carrier's efforts to grow their subscriber base. 09 Jan 2014
It is now illegal to unlock your phone unless your carrier says it's okay
It is now illegal to unlock your phone unless your carrier says it's okay
As of this morning, it is now illegal to unlock your phone in the U.S., unless your carrier authorizes it. The rule was put in place last ...... 27 Jan 2013 - 18 comments
Apple iPhone 5 expanded to 36 new carriers
Apple iPhone 5 expanded to 36 new carriers
Apple has announced the iPhone 5 will be available to 36 more carriers that support 4G LTE. The current lineup includes 24 carriers, but ...... 26 Jan 2013
RIM: Canadian carriers love BlackBerry 10
RIM: Canadian carriers love BlackBerry 10
RIM's upcoming BlackBerry 10 mobile operating system, which is the company's last chance to get back to relevancy in the smartphone world, is ...... 27 Aug 2012 - 6 comments
Nokia looking to carriers for exclusive Windows Phone 8 launch
Nokia looking to carriers for exclusive Windows Phone 8 launch
Breaking from its normal mass marketing strategy, Nokia may be looking to exclusively launch their first Windows Phone 8 smartphone later this ...... 24 Jul 2012
AT&T's 'shared data' plans are a ripoff, but not as bad as Verizon
AT&T's 'shared data' plans are a ripoff, but not as bad as Verizon
AT&T will give users the chance to sign up for shared data plans starting this August. Dubbed the "AT&T Mobile Share" plans, new and existing ...... 19 Jul 2012 - 11 comments
Galaxy S III headed to five U.S. carriers
Galaxy S III headed to five U.S. carriers
Samsung has finally revealed which American carriers will be receiving the highly-anticipated Galaxy S III smartphone. The company says Verizon, ...... 04 Jun 2012 - 3 comments
AT&T revises data throttling policy
AT&T revises data throttling policy
AT&T has announced revisions to their data throttling policy today, making the terms less vague. Until today, AT&T would only say that the ...... 02 Mar 2012 - 10 comments
AT&T CEO gets his pay slashed after failed T-Mobile takeover
AT&T CEO gets his pay slashed after failed T-Mobile takeover
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson has had his 2011 salary slashed by $2 million following the company's failed bid to acquire T-Mobile. The board ...... 23 Feb 2012 - 9 comments
AT&T adds new data plans for smartphone users
AT&T adds new data plans for smartphone users
AT&T has expanded its wireless data plans, adding new options for smartphone users. As of January 22nd, AT&T will offer a new 300MB plan ...... 19 Jan 2012 - 5 comments
Study warns carriers about the hidden costs of cheap Android phones
Study warns carriers about the hidden costs of cheap Android phones
A new whitepaper warns mobile carriers to choose which Android phones to offer consumers with care to avoid significant support costs. 03 Nov 2011 - 4 comments
Mobile phone users should now worry less about 'bill shock'
Mobile phone users should now worry less about 'bill shock'
New voluntary industry standards will force carrier to send customers who want them real-time alerts if they are near their monthly voice, data ...... 17 Oct 2011 - 9 comments
AT&T launches their 4G LTE network
AT&T launches their 4G LTE network
AT&T's LTE network is finally live. The major U.S. carrier has announced today that the LTE network will go live in five cities this weekend. ...... 15 Sep 2011 - 3 comments
471,000 subscribers left T-Mobile in last quarter
471,000 subscribers left T-Mobile in last quarter
T-Mobile saw a massive spike in customer desertions last quarter, mainly due to "competitive pressures." The carrier lost 471,000 net contract ...... 07 May 2011 - 1 comment
     

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