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FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program – Saving Qualified Households on their Wireless Data Plans
As of May 12, cellular providers are offering discounts on cellular plans to customers who qualify under the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit program. This is a temporary program, designed to help families who are facing financial difficulties affording wireless internet during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cricket Wireless Lowers Price on 100GB Simply Data Plan for Hotspots to $55/mo
Cricket Wireless has lowered their Simply Data 100GB plan for hotspots to $55/mo, matching the new AT&T Prepaid Great Deal data plan. How do these two plans differ?
AT&T Prepaid ‘Great Deal / Best Value’ Plan Now Offers 100GB for $55/month on Hotspots, Tablets & Routers
AT&T Prepaid quietly upgraded one of their new prepaid data plan offering over the weekend, changing the Great Deal plan to include 100GB of data each month for $55. This data-level and price match the T-Mobile 100GB plan rolled out in December 2020, although that is a postpaid option while this new plan from AT&T […]
WiFiRanger Converge Everest: Ready At Last, With Upgraded Modem Options and New Pricing
WiFiRanger is finally shipping their flagship Converge the product, the Everest. This rooftop unit features dual band Wi-Fi as WAN / LAN and the option to add up to two cellular embedded modems.
Google Fi Adds Simply Unlimited Smartphone Plan: 22GB High-Speed Data On Device Only
Google Fi has added a new basic ‘unlimited’ plan to their lineup of plan options, aptly titled ‘Simply Unlimited’. This plan includes 22GB of high-speed data on device and unlimited calling and texting in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Skyroam Adds Non-Expiring Per GB Data Plan Option for US and Global
Skyroam, a data provider that offers mobile hotspots and data plans geared towards international travel, has added a new U.S.-based data option that never expires.
Recalled: Verizon Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspot Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspot models MHS900L, MHS900LS, and MHS900LPP produced by Franklin are being recalled by Verizon in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission due to the risk of overheating leading to potential fires and burns.
T-Mobile Home Internet Service – Now Out of Beta – is Still Not Mobile Friendly
T-Mobile’s Home Internet service is out of beta and is rolling out to an increased number of rural markets according to an ‘Uncarrier’ announcement on April 7th, 2021. The service continues to be laden with language indicating it is not for mobile use.
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