AT&T’s 3G service is ending Tuesday, as the carrier decommissions its network for the aging wireless mobile telecoms tech. The end comes at a time when “less than 1%” of its mobile data traffic runs on 3G, the company said in an email to CNET. “For nearly two years, we’ve proactively sent numerous communications via …
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Public broadcasting just took another step into the streaming world. DirecTV Stream now offers nearly 250 PBS stations live, allowing subscribers to watch local news and events programming as well as national shows like PBS Newshour, Masterpiece, Frontline and Antiques Roadshow. When DirecTV Stream began its PBS rollout in November, the live streamer said the process of adding hundreds of local …
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The recent clash between the aviation industry and wireless carriers over safety concerns due to interference with 5G mobile signals has highlighted what many critics say is a dysfunctional process for managing the nation’s spectrum resources. Now the two federal agencies tasked with managing US spectrum say they’ve got a plan they hope will head off disputes before they become …
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The 2022 Super Bowl is taking place in the state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, but that doesn’t mean the broadcasts or streams will be any more advanced than in recent years. NBC, the broadcaster for Super Bowl 56, has already said it won’t be airing the big game in 4K resolution. And people who are watching the Super Bowl …
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If you have AT&T and are thinking of upgrading your old Galaxy to a new Galaxy S22 phone, you could get a solid deal if you’re willing to stay with the carrier for 36 months. On Wednesday the carrier announced its latest offers to entice new and existing users to upgrade following Samsung’s Unpacked event. It’s offering $800 off a …
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The Galaxy S22 may only just be official, but it already has plenty going for it. While this may not grab the headlines, it’s worth noting the new phones’ support for the latest 5G networks — something that will be particularly important for AT&T users. This year has already started seeing some big 5G upgrades from Verizon and AT&T, and …
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Lawmakers bashed federal agencies Thursday over the chaotic rollout of 5G wireless services earlier this year, accusing them of failing to communicate about potential aviation safety concerns. The criticism came during a House aviation subcommittee hearing where Steve Dickson, head of the Federal Aviation Administration, and trade group representatives of the airline and wireless industries testified about the standoff that …
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Shopping for a decent unlimited data plan for your phone can sometimes feel like you’re looking for a needle in a giant haystack filled with hidden monthly fees and speed caps. Especially if you’re only looking at the major carriers like AT&T or T-Mobile. Visible is a low-cost alternative for an unlimited data plan, and right now it’s even more …
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T-Mobile added 2.9 million phone subscribers in 2021, the carrier said during its fourth-quarter earnings call Wednesday and forecast its midband 5G network would reach 300 million people by 2023. In three months ending Dec. 31, T-Mobile added 844,000 postpaid customers, a subscriber category prized by carriers for long-term revenue and overall success. It also added 224,000 net customers of …
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The Federal Aviation Administration’s war against 5G has finally begun to wind down with the assurance that flights and new 5G network expansions can peacefully coexist, leaving carriers to continue adding high-speed coverage across the US. Now AT&T is going public with its next big push for 5G coverage – but unless you buy one of this year’s top-tier phones, …
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