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New Millenilynx NeverDrop Unlimited Data Plan from OmniCom [April Fools]
For the past few months we have been beta-testing a brand new data plan by mobile internet startup, OmniCom. Today, we have been given the green light to announce it to you. It’s a new kind of unlimited data plan and mobile device, that we think is exactly what RVers have been looking for. A simple […]
T-Mobile Launches Simple Choice “Data Only” Plans
A lot of us hate old-school phone calls. Cherie long ago actually moved the “Phone” app off the front page of her iPhone, and has said she would delete it if she could. Me – I keep the ringer off, and only answer incoming calls from a small handful of VIPs. Text, iMessage, FaceTime, or Skype us. […]
The End is Coming: AT&T Reminds Customers About Upcoming 2G Network Shutdown
AT&T last week began sending out letters to customers with old 2G-only devices still active on their plans, reminding them that as of January 1st 2017 those devices will become completely obsolete and unusable. And in some parts of the country – the shutdown may be coming even sooner. This is hopefully not news for anyone – […]
Netflix Admits to Throttling AT&T and Verizon Video Streams
Last week when T-Mobile announced that YouTube had joined Binge On, CEO John Legere boasted in his video announcing the news that: “Here’s a little factoid for you: Did you know that when you watch Netflix on T-Mobile, you get it at 480p. And the duopoly (Verizon and AT&T) is actually delivering your Netflix content […]
Apple Releases iOS 9.3 With Verizon Wi-Fi Calling, Improved Wi-Fi Assist
In addition to launching new iPhone and iPad models, Apple today released the biggest iOS update since the major iOS 9 update in September. The headline features in iOS 9.3 are moderately interesting (as a night-owl, I am eager to try Night Shift), and the massive amount of bug fixes and refinements are very welcome. But lurking deep […]
Apple Introduces New iPad Pro With T-Mobile LTE Band 12, AT&T LTE Band 30
Apple today announced a new smaller 9.7″ iPad Pro – and it is a lot more than just a shrunken down version of the 12.9″ mega-tablet introduced late last year. For connectivity fans, the cellular radio is a big step up – making this the most connected tablet yet. Future Proofing With LTE Advanced The new […]
YouTube Joins T-Mobile’s Binge On
Last November, T-Mobile launched Binge On – a way for consumers to watch video streaming services over cellular while using much less data. Additionally, all T-Mobile postpaid plans with at least 3GB of high speed data include FREE video streaming of partner services when using Binge On – without using up your monthly high speed data […]
Netflix “Mobile Data Saver” Feature Coming Soon
Netflix has been hinting since February about an upcoming feature called “Mobile Data Saver” designed to help users reduce the amount of data consumed streaming shows on the go. Netflix tests features by temporarily turning them on for a small percentage of customers, and this week a lot of people reported seeing a “Mobile Data Saver” option […]
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