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T-Mobile's Free iPhone 17 Weekend: Trade-In Perks and the Fine Print
technology2 days ago

T-Mobile's Free iPhone 17 Weekend: Trade-In Perks and the Fine Print

T-Mobile is offering a free iPhone 17 for customers who trade in an eligible device on the Experience More or Experience Beyond plan, with the iPhone 17 Pro free when you switch carriers and bring your number to the Experience Beyond plan (no trade-in required). The discount is applied via 24 monthly bill credits offsetting the financing charge; you’ll pay upfront taxes and a $35 activation fee. If you cancel, switch, or upgrade before the 24 months end, the remaining balance becomes due. The deal can change or end at any time.

via Mashable|
#deals#iphone-17#technology
business19 days ago

SpaceX Eyes a Wireless Future: A Starlink-Powered Mobile Network

SpaceX is pursuing a retail wireless service and a potential standalone U.S. mobile network, backed by Starlink infrastructure and a mid‑band spectrum acquisition. Talks with Charter hint at a partnership to achieve ground density while SpaceX builds out towers and small cells over years. If realized, SpaceX could own pricing and the customer relationship, using satellites for reach and Charter for dense coverage, effectively turning into a full wireless carrier and distribution platform—though execution challenges and capital needs remain substantial.

via Trefis|
#business#charter#spacex
Verizon Unveils $30 Simplicity Plan, Loyalty Perks and Fee-Free Upgrades
business1 month ago

Verizon Unveils $30 Simplicity Plan, Loyalty Perks and Fee-Free Upgrades

Verizon launched a promo $30 per-line Simplicity Plan (auto-pay required) that will rise to $45 later, including unlimited 5G Ultra Wideband, 10GB hotspot, unlimited talk/text, roaming in Canada/Mexico, satellite texting, Call Filter and Family features, with BYO-phone or financing options for 12–48 months. It also introduces two add-ons—Simplicity Plus ($35/month) and Simplicity Pro ($50/month)—for device upgrades and extras, plus a loyalty program with Verizon Dollars (3% cashback) and the Verizon Shine perks, and ends upgrade/activation fees for those who opt in via MyVerizon. MyVerizon plans remain available, and customers can still choose the older myPlan options.

via Droid Life|
#5g-ultra-wideband#business#loyalty-program
US Carriers Team Up for Rural Wireless Expansion Using Shared Spectrum and Satellites
technology2 months ago

US Carriers Team Up for Rural Wireless Expansion Using Shared Spectrum and Satellites

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon announced an agreement in principle to form a joint venture that would pool ground-based spectrum and invest in satellite-based, direct-to-device connectivity to close wireless dead zones, aiming to create a unified standard with satellite operators; the plan is still under negotiation and subject to closing conditions, but could improve coverage in rural and hard-to-reach areas.

via The Verge|
#coverage#joint-venture#rural
T-Mobile Extends Deals to UScellular’s 4 Million Subscribers
technology2 months ago

T-Mobile Extends Deals to UScellular’s 4 Million Subscribers

After acquiring UScellular in 2025, T-Mobile has integrated the networks of about 4 million customers and launched exclusive promos for them: the $35 device connection charge is waived and savings are delivered as 24 months of bill credits. Offers include up to $830 off select phones with a trade‑in of non‑T‑Mobile compatible UScellular devices (code R649), up to $500 off tablets (code R650), and up to $264 off hotspot devices (code R651). Promotions are redeemable once per account and require a $50/month AutoPay voice plan; UScellular customers will gradually migrate to T-Mobile plans later this year, with grandfathered pricing for now.

via PhoneArena|
#promotions#technology#telecom-merger
Verizon's Quiet Turnaround: What Dan Schulman Has Up His Sleeve
business2 months ago

Verizon's Quiet Turnaround: What Dan Schulman Has Up His Sleeve

Verizon, under new CEO Dan Schulman, is pursuing a major turnaround but remains mum on the specifics of a new value proposition. Analysts expect a strategy that leverages wireless and wired assets, possible third-party services, and strategic partnerships (e.g., FIFA World Cup sponsorship), along with pricing changes and a renewed focus on network performance and contractor relations. Details are anticipated at the Q1 2026 earnings call on April 27.

via Fierce Network|
#business#contracts#dan-schulman
AirPods Max 2: premium build meets incremental sonic gains in a crowded field
technology3 months ago

AirPods Max 2: premium build meets incremental sonic gains in a crowded field

What Hi-Fi? says the AirPods Max 2 are luxuriously built with a smooth, balanced sound and a host of H2-powered features (Conversation Awareness, Adaptive Audio, Adaptive EQ, personalized volume, Siri gestures, live translation) and seamless iOS pairing, but the 20-hour battery life lags behind rivals like Sony XM6 and Sennheiser HDB 630. The design remains heavy and non-folding with a polarising case, and while wired playback improves depth, the sonic gains over the original are incremental. Against cheaper or lighter rivals offering crisper detail or punchier dynamics, the Max 2 feel like a refined luxury option best suited to Apple-ecosystem users rather than a dramatic leap forward.

via What Hi-Fi?|
#airpods-max-2#anc#apple
AirPods Max 2 raise the bar with H2-powered ANC and richer sound
technology4 months ago

AirPods Max 2 raise the bar with H2-powered ANC and richer sound

Apple's AirPods Max 2 use an H2 chip to boost active noise cancellation (up to 1.5x), add Adaptive Audio with features like Conversation Awareness and Voice Isolation, improve Transparency, and deliver higher‑fidelity sound with lower latency and Bluetooth 5.3; wired USB‑C supports 24‑bit/48kHz lossless audio. Priced at $549 with pre-orders starting March 25 and an early April launch; the design remains unchanged.

via MacRumors|
#airpods-max-2#apple#audio
Taara Beam Delivers 25Gbps Internet Via Near-Infrared Light
technology4 months ago

Taara Beam Delivers 25Gbps Internet Via Near-Infrared Light

Alphabet spinoff Taara unveils the Taara Beam, a 17‑pound device that beams up to 25Gbps of fiber‑like internet over the air using near‑infrared light for distances up to 10 km, aimed at ISPs and carriers. It’s smaller and easier to deploy than the older Lightbridge, supports rooftop or tower mounting, and is deployed in 20+ countries with partners like T‑Mobile and Airtel; a wider showcase is planned at MWC amid weather‑related reliability concerns, with pricing varying by geography and models including hardware and connectivity‑as‑a‑service.

via PCMag|
#internet#startups#technology
Verizon outage hits voice and data across the Eastern U.S.
technology6 months ago

Verizon outage hits voice and data across the Eastern U.S.

Verizon faced a network outage that blocked voice calls and wireless data for many customers, primarily in the eastern United States, while text messages largely worked. DownDetector spikes and posts from Verizon indicated engineers were investigating the issue, with some reports of partial restoration later in the day. T-Mobile and AT&T reported no issues. The outage is a developing story with ongoing monitoring and updates.

via Engadget|
#downdetector#eastern-united-states#outage
Verizon Hit by Widespread Outage Halting Calls Nationwide
technology6 months ago

Verizon Hit by Widespread Outage Halting Calls Nationwide

Verizon is experiencing a major wireless outage that’s disrupting voice and data services for many customers, with Downdetector showing rapid spikes in complaints (from ~15k to ~177k within hours). The outage affects major cities like New York, Chicago, Boston, DC, and Seattle; some iPhones show SOS mode due to lack of signal. Verizon says engineers are investigating and advises checking their Network Status page for updates.

via PhoneArena|
#downdetector#outage#sos-mode