Jun 1, 2026 | Telecom
(Science Photo Library/Alamy Stock Photo)Opensignal's latest US fixed broadband report shared the love, issuing high marks to two cable operators – Comcast and Charter Communications – along with AT&T. AT&T led the way on upstream speed, while Charter...
Jun 1, 2026 | Telecom
In just the past few months, AT&T has overhauled its unlimited phone plans with 2.0 versions, added a new top-tier option and introduced a modular option for new customers who want only the basics. The 150-year-old company also hiked the prices of some now-retired...
Jun 1, 2026 | Telecom
The writing has been on the wall. T-Mobile has been laying off employees across various roles. Pretty much all transactions will be routed through the T-Life app by October. Customers are now regularly greeted by AI bots instead of humans when reaching out to support....
Jun 1, 2026 | Telecom
Review (2026): Tello Mobile Prepaid Phone PlansWith inflation and gas prices rising, I’m trying to save money wherever I can. I tested Tello’s budget cell phone plan, and for me, it turns out prepaid can be just as good.Courtesy of TelloAll products featured on WIRED...
Jun 1, 2026 | Telecom
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Jun 1, 2026 | Telecom
Verizon may have surprised everyone by hiking postpaid rates and not rolling out the new value proposition it promised, but that doesn't mean the number one carrier has stopped trying to woo customers. Right now, the company has a tempting offer going on, and the...
May 25, 2026 | Telecom
Key PointsAT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon continue to struggle with customer retention in their wireless businesses.The three carriers are facing intense competition in a growing market.In response, the carriers are partnering to deliver a major network upgrade to...
May 25, 2026 | Telecom
UPDATE 5/21: T-Mobile has officially launched a Live Translation beta, with support for 80+ languages. Just dial 87 during a call, and whatever is said will be translated in your voice.During the beta, the service will be free. It taps into T-Mobile’s network...
May 25, 2026 | Telecom
The logic behind many phone plans is that people will pay more if it means lots of features such as high-speed data over 5G, mobile hotspot connectivity, international calling and 4K video streaming. AT&T is a prime example: It recently rolled out a new Elite 2.0...
May 25, 2026 | Telecom
(Source: Alberto Iseo/Alamy Stock Photo)AT&T has filed a suit in California seeking to preempt state requirements that it believes are preventing the company from retiring copper-based phone services, arguing that those requirements conflict with new FCC...
May 25, 2026 | Telecom
Key PointsT-Mobile is battling elevated customer losses amid intensifying competition.The carrier recently rolled back two recent discount changes that frustrated customers.The change comes as more consumers are shifting gears on upgrading their smartphones. T-Mobile...
May 25, 2026 | Telecom
Key Highlights: Unlimited1 data for international travelers on the largest wireless network in North America.2 Flexible eSIM by AT&T, travel package that includes unlimited data and 5GB of hotspot access,2 plus unlimited talk and text coming soon. What’s the...
May 18, 2026 | Telecom
The FCC approved EchoStar spectrum sales to AT&T and SpaceX, but requires a $2.4 billion escrow account The escrow fund is meant to cover qualifying claims tied to Dish’s unpaid vendors and partnersSpaceX is getting a boost to compete in the wireless and satellite...
May 18, 2026 | Telecom
Adam Doud/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeawaysI tested 5G on country roads and farmland for three days. Verizon led in overall network levels, followed by AT&T and T-Mobile.T-Mobile was the only network to pull in a...
May 18, 2026 | Telecom
LENSHAPE/Shutterstock Stop the presses: not only are the big three US wireless carriers agreeing to a rare team-up, but it's on something that could really benefit consumers in the long-term. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have announced a new Joint Venture that...
May 18, 2026 | Telecom
In 2024, T-Mobile teamed up with NVIDIA, Ericsson, and Nokia to form the AI-RAN Alliance to supercharge its network. The partnership is already bearing fruit, and customers are expected to get their first taste of the results later this year.Toward a more performant...
May 18, 2026 | Telecom
Nokia revealed new agentic AI capabilities for its fixed product lines to help drive productivity and operational intelligence across operator home and broadband networks. The Finnish vendor is embedding AI agents across its Altiplano, Corteca and Broadband Easy...
May 11, 2026 | Telecom
During its first quarter 2026, AT&T counted 239,000 net new Internet Air additionsNow, the company is adding Internet Air to its home broadband affordability programAnd Internet Air is helping AT&T to transition people off legacy DSL services AT&T’s...
May 11, 2026 | Telecom
AT&T’s Trade-In Offers Could Put an iPhone 17 or Galaxy S26 in Your Pocket for Free Best AT&T phone deals Best AT&T plan deals One of the best ways to get your hands on a new phone without breaking the bank is by upgrading through your carrier. Major...
May 11, 2026 | Telecom
, /PRNewswire/ — In a new report, AT&T leads the nation in fastest upload experience, with speeds more than 2x faster than the closest competitorKey Takeaways: AT&T Has the Fastest Upload Speeds in America …Click here for the full...
