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Peplink Balance 20X Router – An Intriguing New Option for Mobile Users
Peplink introduced its new Balance 20X Router in March of 2020, and even though it’s not really intended for the mobile market, it does have some features that make it potentially very intriguing for mobile users. For anyone looking for a connectivity hub in a boat or RV installation, the Balance 20X is definitely worth […]
Space Race Update: Starlink Beta Details Leak, OneWeb Saved From Bankruptcy, Amazon’s Kuiper Lobbies the FCC
It has been just over a month since our last update on the race to bring a new generation of satellite internet options to market – and while there have been no new launches to report on, there has been a LOT of news. Here’s a rundown of the latest… Video Story Subscribe to our […]
Teacher, Nurse & Doctor Discounts Available On Verizon & AT&T Unlimited Postpaid Accounts
Both Verizon and AT&T are offering discounts on some postpaid unlimited plan types to qualifying nurses, teachers – and on AT&T, physicians. These discounts apply only to select plans – and proof of eligibility is required. Video Story Subscribe to our Youtube Channel Verizon Verizon began offering discounts to teachers and nurses with current or […]
Boost Mobile Sold To Dish Network – New Plans & Changes to Unlimited Plans Coming
As part of the merger negotiations between T-Mobile and Sprint, Sprint agreed to sell off their prepaid brand Boost Mobile to Dish Network. The merger is complete, and the sale of Boost to Dish was finalized on July 1, 2020. This is Dish’s first entry into the mobile cellular carrier world, and they have plans […]
T-Mobile Completes Shutdown of Sprint’s 5G Network
Sprint launched its 5G network in May 2019 (our news story) with coverage maps that vastly exceeded what AT&T and Verizon had available at the time. But Sprint was never able to capitalize on this lead – and now just over a year later Sprint’s 5G network has been shut down, leaving early adopters with […]
5G Industry Update: Verizon’s 5G Laptop, AT&T Unleashes DSS, T-Mobile Serves Cake, And More!
It has been a while since our last update on the state of 5G (fifth generation cellular) – and a lot has been happening. All the carriers have recently shared 5G updates worth bragging about, and there is an increasing amount of 5G compatible and “5G Ready” gear coming to market. It is still VERY […]
Verizon Updates Postpaid Shared Data Plans from S,M,L to 5GB or 10GB
Verizon has updated their tiered data plans, where data can be shared amongst multiple devices – creatively named ‘Shared Data Plans’. It’s important to note that these are ‘old school’ shared data plans, which means all devices on the plan share the same bucket of data. Unlike more modern-day plans where each device has its […]
Verizon Prepaid Offers Loyalty Discounts, Unlimited Smartphone Plan Now Offers 10GB Mobile Hotspot Data Option
Verizon Prepaid has reworked their phone plan line-up. In addition to slightly changing some of the data amounts offered, Verizon Prepaid is now offering a ‘Loyalty Discount’ for customers who remain on their plan for 3+ and 9+ months. A mobile hotspot data add-on option is now available for the new Unlimited phone plan, and […]
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