T-Mobile Now Offering New Contract-Free Pricing Plans

By Michael Wall | 3/25/2013

T-Mobile unveiled its new contract-free pricing plans. The plans offer unlimited talk and text, and now are available to T-Mobile consumers as part of the telecom's "Uncarrier" initiative.

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AT&T Introducing Mobile Share Plans for Big Spenders

By Ed Hardy | 3/18/2013

AT&T is about to introduce three new Mobile Share plans for those want to use a lot of wireless data, and aren't adverse to paying a lot for it.

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T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Note II Getting Upgraded with 4G LTE

By Hannah Becker | 3/18/2013

T-Mobile is releasing a significant software update for the Samsung Galaxy Note II, which will activate support for the company's 4G LTE network.

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T-Mobile To Begin Rolling Out 4G LTE Network This Month

By Hannah Becker | 3/18/2013

T-Mobile plans to begin offering LTE coverage before the end of this month. Rivals Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint aleady have LTE networks. Get more details from TechnologyGuide.

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How Do the 4G LTE Networks of AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint Stack Up?

By Hannah Becker | 3/13/2013

While Verizon offers the most widespread LTE coverage, AT&T offers the fastest pure LTE speeds, according to a new study conducted by Root Metrics.

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J.D. Power Says You'll Be Happier with a 4G Phone, But It Will Cost You

By Hannah Becker | 2/21/2013

As mobile phone technology rapidly increases, it can be difficult for consumers to determine whether or not and when they should upgrade their smartphones to the newest models and network capabilities. A new report from J.D. Power and Associates may make that decision a little easier.

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T-Mobile Introduces GoSmart Mobile Brand with No-Contract Wireless Service

By Ed Hardy | 2/19/2013

GoSmart Mobile is a new brand being offered by T-Mobile. It offers a range of wireless service plans with requiring service contracts.

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Sprint 4G LTE Coming Soon to New York, San Francisco, Florida

By Ed Hardy | 2/19/2013

It won't be long before Sprint's new high-speed data service is available in New York City, San Francisco, and other locations in the U.S.

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LTE Subscribers to Hit 200 Million Mark in 2013

By Andy Patrizio | 2/2/2013

Despite hitting the market just three years ago, Long Term Evolution (LTE) is expected to reach 200 million subscribers this year, doubling its current levels in 2012, according to a report from IHS iSuppli.

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AT&T Is Acquiring Regional Carrier Alltel

By Ed Hardy | 1/22/2013

AT&T is buying Alltel, a small wireless carrier that offers service in a handful of states, mostly in the South and Midwest.

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Smartphones Trump Tablets: Analysis of Mobile Data Reveals New Challenges for Telecoms

By Valerie Sarnataro | 1/20/2013

Despite the increasing popularity of tablets among consumers, smartphone users have consistently consumed more mobile data than tablet owners for the first time, according to a new report from network solutions firm Arieso.

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FaceBook App Offers Free Voice Calls

By Michael Wall | 1/17/2013

FaceBook has begun offering free voice calls through its messenger app for iPhone users in the United States. While it's difficult to argue with free features, does this addition seem dated compared to Skype and the unlimited voice plans currently offered by carriers?

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