Nothing in talks to launch a new smartphone in the USThere's no phone stateside yet because of the 'unique customizations' of US carriers.By S. Dent, 12.05.2022
FCC makes 988 the 3-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention LifelineIt will take two years and won’t include text-based counseling.By C. Fisher, 07.16.2020
FCC will require phone carriers to authenticate calls by June 2021The agency says the move will help combat the scourge of robocalls. By I. Bonifacic, 03.31.2020
FCC could require phone companies to authenticate callsThe proposed rules are another attempt to combat robocalls.By C. Fisher, 03.06.2020
AT&T and Verizon agree to change their eSIM practicesThe DOJ is closing its investigation and says it found no wrongdoing.By C. Fisher, 11.27.2019
John Legere is stepping down as T-Mobile CEO next AprilCOO Mike Sievert will take over as CEO on May 1st, 2020.By I. Bonifacic, 11.18.2019
T-Mobile teases $15 5G plan and other post-merger initiativesThe plan includes 2GB of data and will grow by 500MB every year for up to five years.By I. Bonifacic, 11.07.2019
T-Mobile's 5G network will go live on December 6thThe flashy numbers are dependent on the carrier completing the Sprint merger though.By I. Bonifacic, 11.07.2019
FCC formally approves the T-Mobile-Sprint mergerThe deal still faces a lawsuit filed by state attorneys general.By C. Fisher, 11.05.2019
Verizon and T-Mobile aren't supporting RCS on the Pixel 4 at launchThe companies haven't confirmed whether or not they'll support RCS later on.By C. Fisher, 10.18.2019
Phone companies and state attorneys general join forces to fight robocallsThey’re not waiting around for Congress.By C. Fisher, 08.22.2019
Alphabet's Loon could provide internet in Kenya this yearIt just received approval to begin commercial testing.By C. Fisher, 07.02.2019
AT&T will offer a second Samsung 5G phone next yearCarriers are continuing to one-up each other. By K. Holt, 12.05.2018
US carriers create single sign-on service that could end passwordsProject Verify may let you ditch your password manager for good.By K. Holt, 09.13.2018
Switching mobile operators could soon begin with a textIt's all part of Ofcom's new 'Auto-Switch' rules.By N. Summers, 12.19.2017
T-Mobile has the fastest and most consistent mobile data in the USThat's according to Speedtest. By T. Seppala, 09.07.2017
FCC: Verizon and AT&T 'zero-rating' perks harm consumersThe report singles out free DirecTV data from AT&T as unfair to streaming rivals. By S. Dent, 01.12.2017
Robocall 'strike force' sets out to end unwanted callsTechnical experts from across the industry have it out for scammers.By C. Velazco, 08.19.2016
FCC chief asks telcos to offer free robocall blocking servicesRobocalls still make up the biggest bulk of FCC complaints. By M. Moon, 07.23.2016
Verizon's new data plans are woefully outdatedYou can’t say “overages are over” if you still charge them, silly.By C. Low, 07.08.2016