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The hack I use to save hundreds on new flagships

Stop falling for carrier trade-in traps

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Fall in love with US Mobile and save $100

This Super Carrier is offering a super deal

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Your phone's useless at games and concerts — and it's not your imagination

A 5G signal doesn't mean 5G speeds

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How to check your data use on your Android phone or tablet

You might run out of data sooner than you think

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How to tell if your phone is carrier locked

Maybe it's time to move on from your carrier

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A smiling woman using her smartphone, surrounded by floating SIM cards, with a large red neon 'FREE' sign glowing in the background.
I found free stuff in my mobile plan and you probably have them, too

You might be paying for Netflix without even knowing it

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon's carrier apps shown on an Android phone's home screen.
8 groups that qualify for secret carrier discounts (but don't know it)

You might be overpaying for your phone bill without realizing it

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6 ways students can save on phone plans across all major carriers

From student discounts to prepaid plans

Best Phone Carriers 2024
Best phone carriers in 2025

The best mobile network mostly comes down to coverage

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It's now more expensive (but also cheaper) to get Verizon's 5G home internet

Sneaky practices are the MO

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Rumored price hike could affect certain Verizon family plans

You get a price hike, and you get a price hike!

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Visible vs. Boost Mobile plans
Visible vs. Boost Mobile: Which carrier should you pick?

Many could save money with a plan from Boost

Verizon
Verizon's hidden fee just went up without anyone noticing

It's happening again

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Expensive phones are your carrier's golden handcuffs

Think twice before buying a flagship device on installments

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Android 16 is a mold-breaker and a schedule-shaker, while Samsung is stuck preaching patience is virtue in this week's top news

Oh, and YouTube is now hiding the ad Skip button btw

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FCC sets plan in motion to end confusing carrier phone unlock terms

You could soon unlock your new phone after 60 days

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T-Mobile has officially lived long enough to become the villain

The days of T-Mobile being the Un-carrier now feel unimaginable

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A Google Pixel 8 Pro with an illuminated display sits on a wooden table
Android gets its own feature drop and carriers try a sleight of hand in this week's news

This week in Android: YouTube somehow gets even worse with ad blockers enabled

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AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile fined $10.2 million for 'deceptive advertising'

Oh look, another inconsequential fine

Phone app showing IMEI code dialing
What is an IMEI number?

Decoding IMEI numbers: A guide to your phone's unique identifier

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