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There’s never been a better time to cut the cord. These days, more than ever, people are looking to save money on streaming, and the selection of robust, affordable live TV streaming services make cable TV totally unnecessary. T-Mobile is throwing its hat into the ring with its revamped TVision service. After spending some quality …

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Galaxy S20 Ultra vs. S10 Plus: I used both Samsung phones for a week

There’s no question that the Galaxy S20 Ultra is a great phone. But starting at around $1,200, it comes with a steep price (at least when it’s not on sale — check out our roundup of the best Black Friday phone deals for the most up-to-date-prices on Samsung’s Galaxy line). That being said, it’s not the only option from Samsung …

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Red Pocket’s unbeatable annual phone service deal: Less than $8 a month

Looking for ways to lower your bills? Consider ditching your phone plan in favor of something like this: For a limited time, Red Pocket Mobile is offering a 360-day prepaid phone-service kit for $95. That works out to less than $8 a month. The kit includes a SIM card for your choice of networks: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon. See …

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The state of US 5G networks is still complicated, even after Apple’s iPhone 12 release

The latest big milestone for 5G in the US arrived last month when Apple announced its first 5G phones, the iPhone 12 lineup. But when it comes to 5G in the US, the situation is still not perfectly clear. In the weeks leading up to Apple’s big unveiling, CNET looked at how Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T’s various 5G networks were …

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T-Mobile is continuing to grow, even amid the pandemic. On Thursday the nation’s second-largest wireless carrier announced that it had crossed the 100-million mark for customers, with a new total of 100.4 million.  The company also beat analyst estimates on earnings per share and revenue for the third quarter, posting EPS of $1 on revenues of $19.3 billion. Analysts, as …

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The iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available for preorder on Friday and to coincide with the new devices’ availability, T-Mobile has upped its offers for Apple’s entire portfolio of new phones.  Starting Friday, the carrier is offering people who switch or add a new line the option of a free iPhone 12 Mini or an iPhone 12 …

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US telecom giant  T-Mobile will pay a $200 million fine as part of a settlement to resolve a probe into Sprint’s alleged abuses of a federal program aimed at low-income subscribers, the Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday.  The settlement comes after an FCC audit found the Sprint, which merged with T-Mobile earlier this year, was claiming monthly subsidies for 885,000 customers as …

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Want that iPhone 12 with 5G? These are the plans you’ll need at each of the carriers

As the fall phone season continues, 5G is expected to play a major role for carriers and device-makers looking to get people to upgrade. With low-band 5G service now deployed nationwide by T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon, 2020 marks the first time all three carriers will have next-generation networks widely available. But getting onto 5G requires more than just a compatible phone. For some …

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Get 3 months of cell phone service for up to half off from Tello

It’s hard not to love Tello, a cellular carrier that simplifies its plans to a pair of dials — you spin the data wheel until you land on how many gigabytes you need each month, and then pick how many minutes of talk you need. It’s easy, unambiguous and straightforward. You can really see where your money is going. Right …

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The Cheapskate Show podcast: Stop overpaying for phone service

If you’re still hooked up with a Big Three carrier (AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon — Sprint is no more), I’ll wager you’re paying more than you need to for phone service. Maybe it’s time to consider switching? Even if you save just $20 a month — not an unlikely proposition — that’s a hefty $240 annually. In this episode we …

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