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AT&T At Last Bringing Wi-Fi Calling to Android
Wi-Fi calling (also known as “voice over WiFi” or VoWiFi) is a technology that allows for cell phones to fall back to Wi-Fi networks to place and receive calls and text messages when cellular signal is lacking. Wi-Fi calling turns any open Wi-Fi hotspot into a virtual cell tower, expanding coverage indoors where cellular is often weak, […]
Appeals Court Backs FCC in Net Neutrality Fight, AT&T Plans Supreme Court Appeal
Today the US Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Federal Communications Commission, agreeing that the FCC has authority to regulate broadband internet providers, including mobile internet companies. This means that the Network Neutrality rules that went into effect last June are likely here to stay. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler was thrilled to see […]
Google Adds U.S. Cellular to Project Fi Coverage Map
Google’s Project Fi cellular service is a unique in that it actually uses multiple cellular networks behind the scenes – automatically picking the best partner wherever you happen to be. When Google announced Project Fi in April 2015, the initial two partner networks were Sprint and T-Mobile – giving Google access to the combined coverage maps […]
T-Mobile #Uncarrier 11 Thanks Customers With Weekly Free Pizza, Inflight Wi-Fi, and Shares of Stock
T-Mobile just wrapped up its #uncarrier 11 live stream, announcing it’s latest moves to shake up the wireless industry. This time around, T-Mobile wants it customers to “#GetThanked” with free gifts and prizes every Tuesday that include a completely free pizza every week. UPDATE: No more pizza! Read the “Update #2” below for the details! T-Mobile […]
weBoost Releases New 4G-Optimized Truck & RV Cellular Antenna
The classic weBoost / Wilson Electronics “trucker” antenna had a solid reputation back in the dual-band days of 2G and 3G cellular – and it was installed on many RVs over the years. But like most older antenna designs, the Wilson RV/Truck antenna was optimized only for the 850MHz cellular and 1900MHz PCS bands. In other bands, […]
Cradlepoint Embraces LTE-Advanced, Multi-Carrier Radios
Router manufacturer Cradlepoint has an excellent reputation for building quality hardware focused on the high-end of the market – providing connectivity to everything from Redbox-style kiosks to mobile command centers to enterprise branch offices. Cradlepoint long ago backed away from lower-end offerings that used to be popular with RVers, but Cradlepoint’s COR routers with integrated […]
AT&T Prepaid goPhone Plans Get Extra Data
Good news for those utilizing or contemplating an AT&T prepaid phone plan via their goPhone brand. Starting on Friday, the carrier has announced they will be including a bit of extra data on these plans for the same price. The $45/month plan is going from 2GB to 3GB of high speed data. And the $60/month […]
AT&T Offering Unlimited Shareable Data to Connected Cars
AT&T has long allowed you to add a compatible “connected car” to a Mobile Share data plan for $10/mo, allowing your car’s integrated navigation and entertainment systems to tap into your monthly data plan. And for cars with built-in or add-on Wi-Fi hotspots – this also meant that your passengers could surf away the miles […]
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