Verizon has still got it. For the ninth time in a row, the nation’s largest wireless network has taken the top spot in overall network performance, according to independent testing firm RootMetrics. In its latest test of the four major wireless carriers, RootMetrics rated Verizon tops in all six categories for the second half of …
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Don’t expect to make a phone call on the first 5G devices. AT&T has set a goal of launching its super-fast next-generation cellular network in a dozen markets by the end of the year. But the first 5G devices won’t be phones, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson said on a conference call on Wednesday, telling investors they should instead expect “pucks” …
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AT&T has never shied away from a fight. The Dallas telecom giant has been in the thick of a long battle with the other national carriers over your business, with each player offering freebies like discounts on that new iPhone or even a year of free service. AT&T, for its part, has offered to bundle HBO into its plans as …
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On Feb. 4, Super Bowl LII kicks off at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, and the estimated million or so people flocking up north in the cold will want reliable mobile coverage. AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint have prepared for years for the onslaught of mobile devices with both permanent and temporary upgrades in the Twin Cities — Minneapolis and …
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AT&T hopes to get you out of gridlock. Managing traffic flow, locating open parking spots and seeing whether bridges are structurally sound are some of the potential benefits from AT&T’s latest push to power the smart city. On Tuesday, the company showed off a new structure-monitoring program for US railways and roadways. In addition, the Dallas-based company offered an update …
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Chinese phone maker Huawei has long sought to break into the US market through a partnership with one of the big US national carriers. CES 2018 appeared to be that time, with the industry widely anticipating Huawei to announce the availability of the Mate 10 Pro in the US with AT&T as its retail partner. AT&T will not be part of …
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Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. T-Mobile’s John Legere. Is his company satisfying customers? James Martin/CNET When you’re loved, do you keep it to yourself, for fear the love will wane? Or do you boast about it from the highest mountain top because, well, that’s just who you are? T-Mobile seems …
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Next stop for the 5G hype train: Reality? The next generation of cellular technology promises a massive boost in speed, more ubiquitous coverage and a responsiveness quick enough to handle remote surgery or autonomous vehicles. It’s supposed to be the fuel that drives all other innovations at CES 2018. Despite the numerous company announcements and field trials from the wireless …
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Unlimited data returned to the mobile world in a big way this year. T-Mobile’s move in 2016 to offer only an unlimited data plan initially drew a lot of scorn. But instead of withdrawing, the company raised the ante, announcing at CES in January of this year that it would shave off taxes and fees. Its momentum dragged Verizon and AT&T …
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Whether you have a kid who is finally of the age you deem it appropriate he or she has a phone, or your spouse is overdue for an upgrade, the holidays make for a good occasion to get a new phone. But instead of activating the phone right away, potentially revealing your intentions, there’s a way to keep a phone …
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