T-Mobile has recruited Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus for two Super Bowl ads touting its wireless service. But the company also will have a third spot in this year’s big game focused on its 5G home internet offering. On Saturday the carrier revealed the new spot, which features actors Donald Faison and Zach Braff doing a riff …
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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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Update: The deal below has expired. I use my phone all the time regardless of whether I’m at home, out with friends or traveling for work, but that doesn’t mean that I like to pay a lot for my wireless service. During the pandemic, wireless prices came down, and offers to switch carriers were once again enticing, but lately prices …
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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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AT&T’s next big 5G upgrade is happening, though its launch will be on a significantly smaller scale than rival Verizon. On Wednesday the carrier announced that it will be turning on its new C-band 5G network (what it calls “5G Plus”) in “limited parts” of eight metropolitan areas. Those areas include Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, Chicago, Detroit, Jacksonville, Orlando and …
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If you’ve been paying attention to the spat pitting carriers AT&T and Verizon against the Federal Aviation Administration over safety issues tied to 5G, you may have heard the term C-band thrown around. It’s more than just a wonky designation for a swath of radio airwaves. This additional spectrum could significantly change your 5G experience, which for many has been …
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AT&T’s and Verizon’s respective launches of faster 5G networks on Wednesday will go ahead, but with some adjustments to their plans. After airlines on Monday warned of significant travel disruptions if the launch of C-band 5G went ahead, both carriers announced on Tuesday that they would be making some changes to the roll-out plans. “At our sole discretion we have voluntarily …
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The Apple Watch Series 7 ($399) is pretty impressive: The device runs WatchOS 8 and has a larger, more durable screen, as well as new workout and fall detection options. If you’re planning to upgrade, you might be wondering what to do with your old Apple Watch. Don’t just abandon your old watch in a junk drawer. You can save money on a new …
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This story is part of The Year Ahead, CNET’s look at how the world will continue to evolve starting in 2022 and beyond. 5G has enjoyed plenty of hype over the last few years, but for many, it may not have been warranted. The early talk brought along ideas of how the next-generation wireless networks would help usher in an …
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