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T-Mobile: Speed Testing Data Usage is Free & Un-throttled
In addition to allowing unlimited streaming music without it counting against your data, T-Mobile has also confirmed that they are white-listing all the speed testing sites as well. Sites like SpeedTest.net allow you to test your upload and download speeds, but in the process they burn through a major chunk of data – particularly if […]
FCC Slams Signal Jammer Company With Huge Fine
The FCC does NOT like the idea of anyone intentionally interfering with cellular signals, and they have just fined Chinese electronics maker CTS Technology $34.9 million dollars for selling signal jammers to US consumers. The FCC is also trying to track down the names of everyone who purchased a jamming device from this company. Though […]
T-Mobile Announces Free Streaming / 7 Day Test Drive
The other big mobile industry even today was T-Mobile’s #uncarrier5 press event, where John Legere unveiled his 5th move to shake up the traditional cellular industry. It is a new test drive program where T-Mobile will send you an iPhone 5S to try out on T-Mobile’s network for 7-days, no strings attached. If it works for you, […]
Amazon Announces the Fire Phone
As expected – Amazon today announced the new Fire Phone – with prices starting at $199 (with two year contract), shipping July 25th exclusively on AT&T. Is it a breakthrough like the first iPhone? No way. Some people at the press event have called it “just a bucketful of features”. But to me it is […]
AT&T Increases Activation Fees – If You Want A Contract
AT&T this week announced a $4 increase in activation fees – but only for customers who sign up for or are currently in 2 year contracts. This increases the basic AT&T phone activation cost from $36 to $40. This is part of AT&T’s move to encourage more customers to sign up for service without signing […]
Avoiding WiFi Tracking With iOS 8
Very few people realize just how much information their gadgets are constantly leaking out into the world. If you have WiFi turned on, even if you are not explicitly connected to a network – your gadget is constantly scanning looking for WiFi networks to connect to. In the process – it broadcasts its “MAC Address” […]
Sprinting Towards T-Mobile
The rumor-mills have been buzzing for a while now about Sprint attempting to buy T-Mobile – America’s third largest carrier gobbling up the fourth. According to the WSJ the deal is all but final, and a price tag of $32 billion has been agreed to. All that remains is to announce it publicly, and await […]
iOS 8 Announcement: WiFi Calling
Another feature of note seen on the iOS 8 feature list: WiFi Calling. WiFi calling routes phone calls and SMS messages over WiFi if available, allowing for calls to get through even when cellular service is unavailable. It only works with supported carriers – but it can be a great way to keep connected when […]
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