Federal Communications Commission chair Ajit Pai has asked all carriers and internet service providers to extend their pledge to waive late fees and disconnections amid the coronavirus pandemic until June 30. It comes after the major carriers AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Comcast earlier this week extended their vow not to cut off services to customers through …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. The Federal Communications Commission says the broadband industry is making great progress in getting Americans connected to high-speed internet service. But Democrats at the agency say that isn’t so. Last week, the agency released its 2020 Broadband Progress Report, which showed a reduction …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Qualcomm on Wednesday became the latest company to confirm what everyone expected: The novel coronavirus pandemic is going to hurt phones sales. But a bright spot will be 5G, which should be just as strong this year as the company earlier predicted. Qualcomm, …
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The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are stunning phones. The 8 Pro’s 120Hz refresh rate makes everything “bouncy and liquidy” according to CNET reviewer Lynn La, while the less expensive OnePlus 8 is her top pick, thanks to its price and still impressive feature set. Both phones come with improved cameras, 5G connectivity, and new flashy colors. And, for the …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. The nation’s largest wireless and broadband companies are extending their promise to not disconnect service through June 30, in an effort to help customers through the COVID-19 crisis. In March, these service providers voluntarily signed on to the Federal Communications Commission’s Keep Americans …
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The reviews are in, and Apple’s new iPhone SE is everything we hoped it would be. The second-gen iPhone SE’s camera can compete with the iPhone 11, battery life is exceptional and performance is speedy. CNET’s reviewer Patrick Holland called it “the most value for your dollar of any phone Apple sells.” Apple, along with its retail and carrier partners are …
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The Apple Watch just turned 5 years old — so why not celebrate with some solid savings on the Watch, as well as other devices in the Apple stable. Read more: Find the best iPhone SE preorder deals from any carrier See more coupon codes: CNET Coupons Apple Verizon AirPods Pro – $224.99 AirPods (second-gen) -$135.99 If you missed out on last …
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Yesterday was iPhone SE launch day, and while there are some pretty good iPhone SE deals to be had, nothing comes close to this. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Tracfone via eBay has the Motorola Moto E6 and one-year service plan for $59.99. You also get your choice of cases and a car charger. See it at eBay …
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AT&T is getting a change in leadership. On Friday the telecom giant announced that CEO Randall Stephenson will be retiring after 13 years as chairman and CEO, with company president and chief operating officer John Stankey taking over in the top spot on July 1. Stephenson, 60, will remain on the company’s board as executive chairman until January 2021. A …
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Former T-Mobile CEO John Legere has departed the carrier’s board of directors more than a month earlier than planned, “to pursue other options.” Legere notified the board Friday that he’s resigning effective immediately, according to an SEC filing. After stepping down as T-Mobile CEO on April 1, Legere had been slated to serve as a member of the board until …
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