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Phone carriers have been constantly evolving, in many cases as far back as the invention of the telegraph. And yet they’re more influential and important in our lives than ever, offering everything from phone service to home internet, and increasingly playing a role in the tech we purchase.

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The best prepaid cell phone plans in 2023: the 7 best ones

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The best phone plans for one person in 2023: our 6 favorites

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T-Mobile still has the fastest 5G, but its rivals are catching up

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T-Mobile iPhone 15 deals: The carrier’s latest iPhone offers

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Verizon iPhone 15 deals: A look at the carrier’s latest offers

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5 best horror movies of 2023 so far

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Best Verizon New Customer Deals: Galaxy S23, iPhone and more

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Best Verizon Fios new customer deals: Get 1GB/s internet in your home

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The 10 best movies of 2023 so far

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The 10 most popular movies of 2023

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Weekend deal: Save $50 on this popular 4K dash cam at Best Buy

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How James Wan reshaped modern horror with Saw, The Conjuring, and Insidious

From Saw to Insidious to The Conjuring, the Aussie director James Wan has an uncanny ability to launch hit horror franchises.
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Verizon is giving away NFL Sunday Ticket for free

Verizon is giving away free subscriptions to NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2023-24 season as the games make the switch to YouTube and YouTube TV.
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T-Mobile’s huge lead in 5G speeds isn’t going anywhere

T-Mobile still enjoys a healthy lead over its rivals, but it also looks like we may be reaching peak 5G.
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The 5G speed race is over and T-Mobile has won

Opensignal's latest 5G experience report shows T-Mobile continues to dominate in download speeds and coverage, but are those the only metrics that count?
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Mobile-first: Empower virtual workers with Verizon Mobile for Microsoft Teams

A remote workforce needs a mobile chat for virtual work, and Verizon Mobile for Microsoft Teams is one of the best solutions for that. Here's why.
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Your Verizon plan just got a major overhaul — here’s what’s new

Verizon is restructuring its mobile plans to provide customers with the flexibility to choose only the perks they plan to use while saivng money in the process.
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Live in a rural area? Verizon 5G is about to get better for you

Verizon plans to expand its faster 5G Ultra Wideband network beyond urban centers later this year, helping to drive up performance for folks in rural areas.
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T-Mobile’s newest plans are exciting for new (and old) customers

T-Mobile is making it even easier to free your phone from the shackles of long-term contracts while saving you more money in the process.
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T-Mobile’s 5G is still unmatched — but have speeds plateaued?

Ookla's latest market analysis reveals the fastest carriers, states, and cities across the U.S. —  but have we reached the peak?
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How to unlock a Samsung phone on any carrier

Need to unlock your Samsung phone? Thankfully, it's easy to do. Just follow these simple steps, and you'll have an unlocked phone in no time.
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T-Mobile customers will get free MLB.TV through 2028

T-Mobile customers will get MLB.TV for free through 2028, thanks to a new partnership with Major League Baseball.
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Flash sale gets you 3 months of Mint Mobile at 50% off

Mint Mobile is one of the best MVNOs around and right now, you can get three months of access for 50% off at Best Buy. The deal ends today so be quick.
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The 15 most important smartphones that changed the world forever

There have been countless smartphones in the past two decades. But which ones stand out? Here are the 15 most important and influential smartphones ever.
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What is 5G UW? The real meaning behind the icon on your phone

If you have a 5G smartphone, chances are you've seen a 5G UW icon on your screen. Here's what that (and the Ultra Wideband tech behind it) really mean.
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What is 5G? Speeds, coverage, comparisons, and more

It has been years in the making, but 5G has finally become a reality. Coverage has been expanding rapidly in the U.S. Here's everything you need to know.
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The best live TV streaming services: Hulu, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and more

Ditching cable? To demystify the journey to independence from traditional cable and satellite providers, we present the very best live TV streaming services.
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Switch to Verizon Fios for $25 per Month, Get a $100 Gift Card to Spend Online

Check out this Verizon Fios deal which gets you $100 to spend online after you switch to the home internet service, for just $25 per month at 300 Mbps speeds.
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What is 5G UC? Here’s what that icon on your phone really means

If you're a T-Mobile customer with a 5G phone, you've probably seen the 5G UC icon in your status bar. Here's what it means.
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Where to watch M3GAN (including the gorier unrated version)

Find out where to watch both the theatrical and unrated versions of the 2023 horror hit M3GAN.
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The best Samsung Galaxy S23 deals from every carrier

These are the best deals on the Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra from all major carriers. Here's your complete guide on how to get the phone for cheap.
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T-Mobile subscribers can get MLS Season Pass for free

T-Mobile subscribers can get a free subscription to MLS Season Pass as part of the T-Mobile on Us program.
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Secure Your Value: Lock in the price of your Verizon phone plan for 3 years

We're in uncertain times, but with Verizon's Welcome Unlimited plan and current offer, you can lock in low prices for three years. Learn more here.

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