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T-Mobile logo on display at MWC 2024.
Some T-Mobile Home Internet Customers Just Gained Faster Upload Speeds
T-Mobile

T-Mobile now utilizes 5G Standalone (5G SA) connectivity on some Home Internet bridges.

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M4 MacBook Air in Sky Blue angled on ledge.
Hey Apple, Give Me a Cellular MacBook
MacBook Pro

An iPad just isn't going to cut it.

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A cellular tower with 5G frequency waves.
What Is 5G mmWave?
Carriers

And how the internet travels on air.

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A man using his phone, surrounded by internet, call, email, and message icons, with a reference to an unlimited data plan.
These Carriers Offer Genuinely Unlimited Data Plans
Internet

They say 'unlimited,' but what they mean is 'unlimited...ish.

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Three SIM cards side by side, overlaid by an infinity icon, with 'UNLIMITED' written in the background.
Unlimited Data Is the Bare Minimum—And It’s Time We Admit It
Internet

The data cap era is over. Cell phone carriers just refuse to admit it.

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A man seen from behind on a phone call, with the Wi-Fi icon on the left and the cellular data icon on the right.
Wi-Fi Calling vs. Cellular Calling: Which Is Best?
Carriers

Cell towers vs. Wi-Fi routers—who’s got your back when it matters most?

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iPad screen showing the cellular connection options.
Here's Why I'll Never Buy a Cellular Tablet Again
Carriers

There's almost always a better alternative

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Two old phones on a rock with a 5G mobile data antenna next to them with an 'x'.
Why Can’t Older Phones Work With 5G?
Carriers

Old phones + 5G? Kind of like asking a record player to stream Spotify.

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A phone in aluminum foil with a question mark above the screen.
Here's What Wrapping Your Phone in Aluminum Foil Does
Internet

I wrapped my phone in tinfoil.

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T-Mobile Storefront
Do This to Get the Most Out of Your T-Mobile Plan
T-Mobile

Don't miss out on these benefits.

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iPhone and Windows laptop.
Is a 5G Laptop Better Than Just Using Phone Tethering?
Carriers

Do you need a 5G laptop?

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An iPhone with the %22SOS%22 message in remote Queensland, Australia.
How to Fix "SOS Only" on an iPhone
Verizon

"SOS Only" means your iPhone is out of range of your normal carrier.

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Two hands holding phones, one displaying a 5G image and the other showing a 4G image.
5G vs. 4G: How Different Are They Really?
Carriers

5G data is often praised as being massively superior to 4G, but most people don't know why.

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A mobile phone tower with '3G' written next to it.
Is 3G Still a Thing?
Cloud & Internet

Is it finally time to throw away that old backup smartphone?

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Android phone with no 5G signal.
Why Is My 5G Connection So Slow?
Carriers

Experiencing a slow 5G connection? These are the most likely causes.

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A telecommunications tower with some icons representing different types of internet connections around it.
How to Check Your Cellular Network Coverage
Carriers

Need to figure out your cell network coverage? Here are some tips.

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A laptop with a strong Wi-Fi signal, a phone with a low Wi-Fi signal, and a router beside them.
8 Reasons Why the Internet Is Slower on Your Phone Than Your Computer
Internet

It's a mystery, or is it?

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eSIM
What's So Great About eSIMs?
Cloud & Internet

The tech advancement we didn't know we needed.

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Two hands holding phones, one displaying a 5G image and the other showing a Wi-Fi 5 image.
5G vs. Wi-Fi 5: What's the Difference?
Cloud & Internet

Comparing the two "5" internet terms.

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Cell tower on a hill with a person standing below and a daytime moon in the sky.
Boost Mobile's 5G Network Buildout Will Take Longer Than Expected
Carriers

Increased competition will have to wait.

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