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Apple Releases iOS 9.3 With Verizon Wi-Fi Calling, Improved Wi-Fi Assist
In addition to launching new iPhone and iPad models, Apple today released the biggest iOS update since the major iOS 9 update in September. The headline features in iOS 9.3 are moderately interesting (as a night-owl, I am eager to try Night Shift), and the massive amount of bug fixes and refinements are very welcome. But lurking deep […]
Apple Introduces New iPad Pro With T-Mobile LTE Band 12, AT&T LTE Band 30
Apple today announced a new smaller 9.7″ iPad Pro – and it is a lot more than just a shrunken down version of the 12.9″ mega-tablet introduced late last year. For connectivity fans, the cellular radio is a big step up – making this the most connected tablet yet. Future Proofing With LTE Advanced The new […]
YouTube Joins T-Mobile’s Binge On
Last November, T-Mobile launched Binge On – a way for consumers to watch video streaming services over cellular while using much less data. Additionally, all T-Mobile postpaid plans with at least 3GB of high speed data include FREE video streaming of partner services when using Binge On – without using up your monthly high speed data […]
Netflix “Mobile Data Saver” Feature Coming Soon
Netflix has been hinting since February about an upcoming feature called “Mobile Data Saver” designed to help users reduce the amount of data consumed streaming shows on the go. Netflix tests features by temporarily turning them on for a small percentage of customers, and this week a lot of people reported seeing a “Mobile Data Saver” option […]
Verizon Brings Back Double Data – But only for FiOS Customers Porting in Lines
Excitement is abound today as Verizon has announced double data deals – bringing back its popular option for data hungry mobile customers. However, before you get all excited – there are some very specific requirements for this deal. It’s only available to Verizon FiOS customers (their home based internet option). Similar to AT&T’s recent offering of […]
New MVNO Charge Offers Pay as You Go Sprint Based Data Plan
A new reseller is launching a data only prepaid plan that might be a decent option for those wanting a Sprint option on board. With Charge, you can get a free SIM card and pre-purchase Sprint LTE data at $15/GB, or $13/GB if you purchase more then 3GB at a time. The data never expires, […]
Google’s Project Fi – Now No Invitation Required
Ever since it launched last April, we’ve considered Google’s Project Fi cellular plan a great secondary service for RVers who need an extra voice line or a versatile backup data connection on board. For just $20/month, Project Fi provides unlimited talk and text, and then data is billed as you need it at $10/GB – […]
T-Mobile Continues “Extended Range LTE” Expansion – Doubles Coverage Area in 2015
When T-Mobile announced its 2015 earnings a few weeks ago, it bragged about “more than doubling geographic LTE footprint in 2015” – an incredibly impressive accomplishment in a single year. T-Mobile also announced that it had entered into agreements to spend well over a billion dollars in 2016 to buy up more 700MHz spectrum to even […]
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