As inflation continues to rise across the US, you may be on the hunt for ways to save some cash. And while most people can’t afford to give up a cell phone, you may be able to get a better value by switching to a more budget-friendly carrier. There are plenty of ways to do …
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Best Cheap Phone Plans: Affordable Alternatives to Verizon, AT&T and T
As inflation continues to rise across the US, you may be on the hunt for ways to save some cash. And while most people can’t afford to give up a cell phone, you may be able to get a better value by switching to a more budget-friendly carrier. There are plenty of ways to do just that in 2022, from …
Read More »AT&T’s Latest 5G Midband Network Will Support More of Its Older Devices
Editor’s note, Sept. 8: AT&T has walked back its promise to upgrade older phones and tablets and is in fact limiting 3.45GHz support to newer devices, starting with 2022 flagship phones such as the Galaxy S22 and iPhone 14 lines. For more details, see our story here. Our original story follows below. AT&T is updating its list of devices that …
Read More »Best Roku to Buy in 2022
The streaming device market is crowded at the moment with tons of entries from Amazon, Apple and Google, which makes it a little hard to set yourself apart from the pack. However, Roku’s products continue to stand out in our reviews thanks to their convenient features, impressive performance and budget-friendly pricing. The company recently made some improvements to its high-end Ultra model for …
Read More »Verizon’s Visible Ends Its Family Plan for New Users
Visible, Verizon’s digital prepaid brand, is changing up its offerings. On Wednesday the company reshuffled its plans, dropping its popular $25-a-month Party Pay option while adding in new $30-a-month Visible and $45-a-month Visible Plus plans. The new plans are available today, with the main Visible plan marking a $10 drop in price from the company’s older option. Both include unlimited …
Read More »Motorola’s New Edge Has a Cheaper Price, Increased Competition
Motorola’s got a new Edge that is cheaper than last year’s model, though it may have its work cut out for it when it comes to standing out in the US market. Announced on Thursday, the new Edge starts at around $500 and features a few noticeable tweaks compared to the 2021 model, which started at $700. For starters, the …
Read More »Apple TV 4K vs. Roku Ultra: Which High
All streaming devices take TV shows and movies from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, HBO Max and Hulu and send them to any TV, but higher-end models come with additional features that set them apart. This is especially true for the Roku Ultra and the Apple TV 4K. These two devices are some of most powerful — and expensive — streaming boxes available, even after recent price cuts. …
Read More »OnePlus Nord N20 5G Review: A $300 Value Pick That’s Missing a Spark
The OnePlus Nord N20 5G’s $300 price matches up with the original OnePlus One from 2014, but beyond that, much has changed from what OnePlus now offers at this lower price. The 2014 $299 “flagship killer” phone was built as rival to the best devices from Samsung, Apple and HTC, complete with a “Never Settle” mantra. The N20 5G instead …
Read More »AT&T Set to Bring HBO Max Back to Wireless Plans
AT&T will be bringing HBO Max back to its wireless plans. After pulling the streaming service from its priciest unlimited plan in June, the telecom giant and Warner Bros. Discovery announced that they have reached a new deal to allow AT&T to offer HBO Max to its wireless and home internet users. “AT&T continues to be an important partner and …
Read More »Switching Cellphone Carriers in 2022: What to Know Before You Switch Providers
Switching wireless providers isn’t easy. Although there are three major networks in the US, the actual number of wireless carriers and plans is significantly higher. Sifting through all of the confusing mess can overwhelm the best of us. We want to help make this process a bit easier. Here’s a guide to how to choose a cellphone plan in 2022. …
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