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Verizon’s Total Wireless Now Has Cheaper 5G Home Internet

Verizon is offering a pretty cheap price for five years.

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Is Verizon’s New 3-Year Price Lock as Good as It Sounds?

Free phones and satellite texting but don't forget to read the fine print.

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Visible's New $45/mo 5G Plan Has Faster Hotspot Speeds and a Smartwatch Line

It might be one of the best budget carriers in the United States.

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Verizon's Disney+ Bundle Is Now a Worse Deal

No good thing lasts forever, and a cheap Disney+ bundle is proof of that.

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How to Know if a Carrier Deal is too Good to be True

Phone carriers want to get the most money they can out of you.

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Are You Overpaying for Your Phone Plan? Here's How to Check

Do you feel like your phone plan is too expensive?

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Verizon Rolls Out Satellite Texting for Android Phones

Select Verizon Android phones can send text messages via satellite starting today.

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How to Check if Your Phone Is Carrier Unlocked

If you need to know whether or not your phone is carrier unlocked, follow these steps to find the answer.

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Verizon Is Pushing 5G Home Internet with New Mobile Bundles

The bundles will continue.

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I Switched to a Family Data Cell Plan, and I Wish I Did It Sooner

I'll save money any way I can.

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How to Negotiate a Better Deal with Your Cell Phone Carrier

You don't have to accept the price listed for your phone plan.

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How Accurate Are Cell Phone Network Coverage Maps?

Carriers like to show off their coverage maps all the time, but how much can you actually trust that data?

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These Carriers Offer Genuinely Unlimited Data Plans

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

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Prepaid vs. Postpaid Mobile Plans: What's the Difference?

If you are looking for a new phone plan, you may be wondering whether to go for a prepaid or postpaid option. These are the differences to know.

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8 Top Tips to Save Money on Your Phone Bill

Every bit of money you can save helps your budget.

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8 Ways To Improve Your Cell Signal at Home

If your text messages don't go through and your calls keep dropping at home, consider using these tips to improve your cell signal.

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AT&T and Verizon Are Testing Satellite-Powered Video Calls

Can you see me now?

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Total Wireless and Straight Talk Have New Truly Unlimited Tablet Plans

Stream to your heart's content...almost.

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10 Articles Our Readers Liked Best in 2024

Best of the best.

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Verizon Is Raising One of Its Fees

Customers are expected to give a little more this holiday season.

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