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Verizon Introduces PopData: Unlimited is Back, In 30 Minute Chunks
Verizon today enabled a new feature accessible via the My Verizon app – the ability to purchase “PopData” sessions that at last provide a way to break free from your monthly data cap to score some truly unlimited data. For up to an hour at a time, that is. Verizon describes PopData this way: “Introducing […]
T-Mobile: Tethering Usage To Be “Deprioritized” on Congested Towers
T-Mobile today began sending out emails to customers prominently notifying them that T-Mobile was making its network “better” by “putting your on-device experience first”. Or in other words – by slowing down (relative) tethering speeds when the network is under heavy load. T-Mobile explains: “We’ve primed the network for on-device use. So now when there’s […]
Sprint MVNO FreedomPop Offering Limited Time Only ‘4x the Data’ Deals
We’ve been alerted that Sprint MVNO, FreedomPop, is offering various ‘4x the data’ deals for a limited time with the purchase of specific mobile hotspots or mobile devices. The type of device available and upfront device price of each deal appears to depend on where you access the deal from. Background: FreedomPop has been a long […]
Calyx Institute Offering Unlimited & Unthrottled Sprint Service
Update: Since this article was written, more non-profit organizations have come up offering similar plans. There are some as low as $10/month for qualified low income households, and others at $14/month with no qualifications. We have set these type of plans up in the review center with further information we’re tracking, and are testing the 4G […]
Now Shipping: Winegard ConnecT RV Internet WiFi Extender
UPDATE (10/28/2016): Now Shipping! Winegard sent out an email yesterday announcing that the ConnecT was at last shipping, saying: “Available Now at Select RV Dealers & Camping World Nationwide!” We’ve updated our ConnecT with the latest firmware, and have shared some initial thoughts (exclusive for MIA members) in the post below. For more information – […]
Verizon Increases Waiting Period Before Prepaid Devices Can Be Used On Other Services
A recent update of the language on Verizon’s Device Unlocking Policy page indicates that new phones and devices purchased through Verizon Prepaid will need to be used on Verizon Prepaid services for at least one year. Conversely, you could also add the amount specified on the back of a product’s packaging to device’s prepaid account in order to […]
Verizon Crackdown on Unlimited Plans Continues: Lines Used In T1114 Routers Being Canceled
In July Verizon caused a mild panic by sending out letters to roughly 1,200 “excessive” heavy data users with out-of-contract unlimited data plans, telling them that their plans were being summarily canceled on August 31st. Verizon then moved against many gray-market providers of unauthorized rental unlimited plans, in many cases shutting down service without notice – leaving […]
Thousands Complain of Surprise Verizon Overage Charges – FCC Investigating
It started just over two weeks ago in Cleveland – with local reporter Teresa Dixon Murray noting in her Money Matters column that her family Verizon account was showing mysterious data usage in the middle of the night, and she asked others to chime in if they had also noticed any other strange Verizon issues. She heard from […]
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