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Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I tested Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T 5G coverage on a road trip - here's the surprise winner

5G coverage on interstate routes proved generally good to decent across AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile on a Midwest road trip using Google Pixel phones.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

South Korea to require face scans to buy a SIM

South Korea will require facial-recognition verification for new mobile subscribers to prevent account registration with stolen data and reduce phone-based scams.
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Should you use cellular or Wi-Fi at the airport? This study made the choice easy for me

Also: Should you upgrade your Wi-Fi router to mesh? I tested it for a month, and here's my verdict Yes, cellular could provide faster service compared with Wi-Fi, according to the latest data from Speedtest provider Ookla. To conduct its research, Ookla analyzed Speedtest user data for median download speeds at 50 of the top US airports for the first half of 2025. The testing compared Wi-Fi coverage against that of mobile carriers AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Gadgets
Digital life
fromAndroid Authority
2 months ago

Data privacy: Here's how to limit what your carrier collects

Major US mobile carriers collect and share extensive personal data for advertising and other purposes, but provide limited opt-outs that users must actively enable.
Apple
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

Apple's New iPhone Air Is eSIM-Only-and It's a Game Changer for Travelers

iPhone Air's eSIM-only design simplifies international connectivity, reduces device thickness, and removes the need for physical, country-specific SIM cards.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

MrBeast has plans for a phone company in the mold of Ryan Reynolds' Mint Mobile

MrBeast plans a MrBeast-branded MVNO mobile service to launch around 2026, partnering with major carriers and leveraging his large YouTube audience.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
4 months ago

Google Pixel 10 series will support WhatsApp voice and video calls via satellite

Pixel 10 series phones will be first to support WhatsApp voice and video calls over satellite starting August 28, subject to participating carriers and charges.
Mobile UX
fromWIRED
6 months ago

Wi-Fi in the US Could Get Worse Under Trump's New Law

The Federal Communications Commission can hold spectrum auctions potentially affecting Wi-Fi spectrum allocation.
fromArs Technica
6 months ago

Senate GOP budget bill has little-noticed provision that could hurt your Wi-Fi

Sen. Ted Cruz's bill proposes reallocating the 6 GHz spectrum from Wi-Fi to mobile carriers, potentially prioritizing AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
6 months ago

Trump's 'big beautiful bill' could mean slower Wi-Fi for you

The Senate version of the budget reconciliation bill removes protections for unlicensed spectrum, potentially selling off half of the 6GHz Wi-Fi band to mobile carriers.
Gadgets
Apple
fromZDNET
8 months ago

AT&T's latest free iPhone 16 deal is surprisingly easy to qualify for. How the offer works

AT&T offers up to $1,000 off iPhone 16 models with trade-in of iPhone 14 or later in any condition.
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