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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 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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Mint Mobile free trial: Get a week of free cellular service

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10 best Blumhouse horror movies, ranked

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Have T-Mobile? Your 5G service is about to get much faster

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Were you affected by the AT&T outage? You may get some free money

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AT&T reveals cause of Thursday’s massive outage

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Everything you need to know about the massive AT&T outage

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Leave the World Behind is trending. Here’s why (and 4 other movies that predicted the US Cellular outage)

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T-Mobile just set another 5G speed record

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Intel may have a monster new CPU coming soon

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Mercedes’ electric eSprinter isn’t just greener, it’s better

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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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Best Verizon new customer deals: Galaxy S23, iPhone and more

Shopping around for cell phone plan deals, or a new carrier altogether? Check out this roundup of the best Verizon new customer deals available right now.
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Verizon just took a huge leap ahead in the 5G race

T-Mobile has had a solid lead in 5G performance in the U.S. for years now, but it looks like that could soon change.
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The best live TV streaming services for cord cutters in 2024

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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What is 5G UC? 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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The T-Mobile Tuesdays app is about to get a big upgrade

T-Mobile Tuesdays is preparing for a big overhaul. Here's what we know.
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Verizon just got an incredible bundle for Netflix and Max fans

Verizon is sweetening the pot for its myPlan customers with a new bundle that includes Netflix and Max together for a single low monthly price.
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DirecTV Stream raises pricing across all its tiers

DirecTV Stream already was one of the more expensive live streaming services — and it just got even more pricey.
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What is DirecTV Stream: plans, pricing, channels, and more

AT&T TV has gotten yet another new name -- DirecTV Stream. Here's the latest on what's changed, what's stayed the same, and exactly what subscribers get.
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The best prepaid phone plans in 2023: the 6 best ones

Looking to save money on your cell phone plan? We cover the best prepaid plan options and explain precisely what you get for your money.
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The best phone plans for one person in 2023: our 6 favorites

If you’re ready to ditch shared plans, there are some great options. Here are the best phone plans for one person from T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon, and others.
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T-Mobile still has the fastest 5G, but its rivals are catching up

For most of 2023, 5G speeds among the big three carriers have been fairly stable, but this may only be true at the very top end of the 5G speed race.
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5 best horror movies of 2023 so far

From a startling Australian original to a reimagining of a classic scary film franchise, these horror movies prove the genre is far from dead in 2023.
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Best Verizon Fios new customer deals: Get 1GB/s internet in your home

One of the easiest ways to save is by bundling your internet, landline, and TV services with Verizon Fios. We've got the best Verizon Fios deals right here.
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The 10 best movies of 2023 so far

Digital Trends has compiled a list of the best movies of 2023 so far. From BlackBerry to Barbenheimer, find out if your favorite film made the cut!.
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The 10 most popular movies of 2023

How much has Barbie and Oppenheimer made? And what other movies have been successful? Find out with this list of the 10 most popular movies of 2023 so far.
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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

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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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