Motorola has announced its new high-end phone for 2022: the $1,000 Motorola Edge Plus. It has a 6.7-inch screen along with sharper selfie and ultrawide cameras than most phones, including the iPhone 13 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. But Motorola makes compromises in other areas, particularly in the camera’s lack of a telephoto lens. …
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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 direct mail, bill messaging, emails …
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Two decades ago when most phones just made calls, the first 3G networks ushered in the era of wireless data. They made it possible to use apps on our phones, integrate GPS systems with our cars and do lots of other tasks on the go. But as carriers transitioned to 4G LTE networks and now to 5G, they’re shutting down …
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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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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 on Leonard Bernstein’s I Feel …
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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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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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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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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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