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What the Sprint/T-Mobile Merger Means for T-Mobile Customers

T-Mobile is absorbing Sprint and becoming the 'New T-Mobile.' What does that mean for existing T-Mobile subscribers? Let us tell you here.

By Sascha Segan

What the T-Mobile/Sprint Merger Means for Galaxy S20 Buyers

T-Mobile and Sprint got over a major hurdle to their merger, which is good news for buyers of the new Samsung Galaxy S20 phones who want better network coverage.

By Sascha Segan

Sprint Will Fix Your Cracked Galaxy Phone Screen for $49

It doesn't matter which carrier you are with, but the cheap screen repair offer ends on Feb. 9.

By Matthew Humphries

US Law Stops ISPs Charging Customers for Their Own Routers

Until now, providing your own router didn't stop ISPs charging you a router rental fee.

By Matthew Humphries

Virgin Mobile USA Is Doomed, Transferring Customers to Boost

Sprint is shutting down one of its two major prepaid brands as it prepares to sell the other one to Dish. For now, Sprint will move Virgin Mobile customer accounts to Boost Mobile.

By Sascha Segan

Trump Signs Anti-Robocall Law, Increases Max Fine to $10,000

Courtesy of the TRACED Act, the federal government can issue fines of up to $10,000 per call. Carriers such as Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile are also required to implement technologies that identify robocalls before their customers answer.

By Justin Herrick

Which Cell Phone Carrier Should iPhone Users Choose?

Here's how you can figure out whether you should buy or finance and who's offering the best deal.

By Chandra Steele

Sprint Plans Much Cheaper 5G Phones

The carrier will drive 5G phones under $500 next year. Could they come from Nokia?

By Sascha Segan

Sprint Contractor Leaks 261K Phone Bills, Bank Statements

The leak looks to have been accidental, but includes documents from AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon customers.

By Matthew Humphries

Did You Get Random Valentine's Day Texts This Week? You're Not Alone

The text messages were sent on Feb. 14, but remained undelivered until Wednesday.

By Matthew Humphries

Major US Carriers: We're Taking Over RCS Rollout

Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint announced they're working on the 'Cross-Carrier Messaging Initiative' to simplify texting between all devices.

By Justin Herrick

Sprint Now Claims to Cover 16 Million With 5G

Sprint has by far the widest 5G coverage in the US, but it isn't saying anything about expanding beyond nine cities.

By Sascha Segan

44 Percent of Americans Have Never Switched Mobile Carriers

A new survey from tech recycling site Decluttr revealed that 2 in 5 Americans have never switched mobile carriers. Change is hard, but switching could lead to cost savings.

By Angela Moscaritolo

Exclusive: Mapping Sprint vs. Verizon 5G Coverage in NYC

Verizon 5G coverage in New York City is spotty, but speeds are amazing. Sprint has the opposite problem—lots of 5G coverage and lackluster speeds.

By Sascha Segan

Forget Contracts: Most Americans Now Buy Their Phones Outright

In a new survey of 1,000 Americas, 66 percent said they purchased their last phone up front. Just 34 percent are making monthly payments on it.

By Angela Moscaritolo

SIM Card Flaw Poses Spying Threat, But US Users Appear to Be Safe

A security firm has disclosed a disturbing vulnerability in SIM cards that can be exploited to track a phone's location. But an industry trade group says most carriers no longer use the affected technology.

By Michael Kan

Sprint Announces 4 New 5G Markets, OnePlus 7 Pro 5G

Sprint now offers 5G service in Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, and Washington DC, as well as a new handset, the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G.

By Steven Winkelman

The 2-Year Mobile Phone Upgrade Cycle Is Mostly Dead

Most people now keep their phones for at least three years before upgrading, according to a new survey from Ting Mobile. Just 10 percent of respondents said they last upgraded because they had to have a hot new model.

By Angela Moscaritolo

Pre-Launch Sprint 5G in New York Gains Coverage, Needs Speed

Sprint's 5G network in New York hasn't launched yet, but it's already showing good coverage in Midtown. Now it needs a speed boost.

By Sascha Segan

Justice Department Approves Sprint, T-Mobile Merger

Sprint will need to divest to Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile and its prepaid business to Dish Network, a satellite TV provider, so Dish can become a viable fourth competitor in the market.

By Michael Kan