Jul 13, 2026 | Telecom
Customers on grandfathered plans are being notified that their legacy plans will be pushed to current plans, some with a price increase. Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum...
Jul 13, 2026 | Telecom
Look for Elon Musk's SpaceX (SPCX) to invest some $200 billion over the next five years globally to expand its Starlink communications business, a Morgan Stanley analyst predicted, who also called broadband services the biggest near-term threat to AT&T (T),...
Jul 13, 2026 | Telecom
T-Mobile is facing backlash for revoking a privilege that customers used when chatting with customer support representatives in the T-Life app. The change comes as the carrier has been making customers increasingly reliant on the app to handle account changes in...
Jul 13, 2026 | Telecom
Mint Mobile is currently running one of its recurring specials that cuts all of its plans to $15/month, but it comes as the carrier has suddenly run out of Google Pixel phones to sell. Carriers like Mint Mobile are already a great way to save money on your phone...
Jul 13, 2026 | Telecom
While the vast majority of Americans live in wireless-only households, the regulatory battle of telecommunications giant AT&T in California has sparked concern among customers, particularly those in rural areas, who continue to rely on landline services for...
Jul 6, 2026 | Telecom
Jul 6, 2026 | Telecom
WASHINGTON, July 2, 2026 – The Federal Communications Commission approved Wednesday a spectrum swap between T-Mobile and Grain Management.Related to what you are reading now FCC Approves T-Mobile-Grain Management Spectrum Swap Grain Looking to Market 800 MHz for...
Jul 6, 2026 | Telecom
Customers on 3G or 4G-era price plans are getting moved to T-Mobile’s newer rate plans whether they like it or not It’s all about providing everyone with a better 5G experience, according to T-Mobile CMO Allan Samson Some customers will see price increases of $4 per...
Jul 6, 2026 | Telecom
Subscribers on grandfathered plans are being notified that they'll be automatically pushed to other plans, some of which come with a price hike. Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide...
Jul 6, 2026 | Telecom
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Jun 29, 2026 | Telecom
AT&T is once again raising its fees, despite facing elevated customer losses in its wireless business. The carrier’s postpaid phone churn, the percentage of customers who discontinued their wireless service, climbed to 0.89% in the first quarter of 2026, up from...
Jun 29, 2026 | Telecom
(Source: marcos alvarado/Alamy Stock Photo)US mobile's Big Three of AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, along with SpaceX and EchoStar, were among the winning bidders of AWS-3 spectrum auction, according to results posted Friday by the FCC.The FCC revealed those...
Jun 29, 2026 | Telecom
Verizon customers looking for reasons to stick with the carrier have a new weekly incentive. Verizon Shine — say it out loud to kickstart a slow morning — features discounts from partner companies, a new Verizon Dollars credit program and opportunities to...
Jun 29, 2026 | Telecom
Elon Musk's SpaceX (SPCX) could acquire a U.S. wireless services provider, with T-Mobile US (TMUS) the most likely target, speculated a TD Cowen analyst in a report. SpaceX stock dipped a fraction on Thursday while T-Mobile stock edged higher. SpaceX's...
Jun 29, 2026 | Telecom
Ployker/Shutterstock Verizon might not be the phone carrier that leads in customer satisfaction, but it's certainly trying to appeal to customers with its recently announced $30 Simplicity plan. As the name implies, this new Verizon plan aims to be easy and...
Jun 22, 2026 | Telecom
Jun 22, 2026 | Telecom
In the telecom industry, a company's influence is largely determined by its spectrum holdings. However, connectivity from space, that reaches where terrestrial towers can't, is a new variable. There has been a lot of chatter recently about SpaceX's...
Jun 22, 2026 | Telecom
Verizon is introducing a new loyalty program to keep subscribers from jumping ship to another carrier. Verizon Shine — say it out loud to kickstart a slow morning — features weekly discounts from partner companies, a new Verizon Dollars credit program and...
Jun 22, 2026 | Telecom
FCC considers AT&T petitions to preempt state rules and discontinue phone service. Credit: Getty Images | KoldoyChris California state regulators say AT&T lied to the Federal Communications Commiss…Click here for the full...
Jun 22, 2026 | Telecom
After a four-year hiatus, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched a new spectrum auction, offering access to 5G-grade spectrum essential to wireless services. According to a press release, Auction 113 (as it’s formally known) makes available...
