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Scoring “Free Data for Life” From T-Mobile
UPDATE: T-Mobile discontinued this offer for new signups as of May 7th, 2017. T-Mobile issued a statement to TmoNews explaining that 200MB just wasn’t interesting anymore: “When we launched Free Data For Life in 2013, 200MB of high-speed data was a lot. Today, customers want unlimited and we’re all in with T-Mobile ONE. Customers who […]
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 […]
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