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AT&T aims to retire a majority of its old-school copper networks by 2029, which will involve moving users to wireless, fiber, and even satellite technology. But there's one big holdout.

By Michael Kan
landline phone

Fiber is exceptionally reliable, so AT&T should not have to make good on this benefit too often.

By Rob Pegoraro
AT&T's logo, as seen at a store in New York

The Wall Street Journal identifies a sequel to earlier attacks targeting AT&T and Verizon.

By Rob Pegoraro
The T-Mobile logo, as seen on a company store in New York.
3.5

The Nomad eSIM offers global coverage with affordable pricing, making it a good option for travelers and deal seekers.

By Iyaz Akhtar
Nomad on Google Pixel 9
3.5

The KnowRoaming eSIM makes it easy to connect to wireless providers around the world and offers flexible plans, but it's limited to data service only.

By Iyaz Akhtar
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4.5
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MobileX's eSIM service is simple to set up and connects to one of the largest 5G networks in the US for fast, reliable cellular speeds at affordable rates.

By Iyaz Akhtar
MobileX on Pixel 9

Boost also commits to investing more than $10 billion into its 5G network buildout.

By Rob Pegoraro
Mobile Phone screen - stock photo

'I thought the human body would attenuate more signal,' according to a SpaceX exec who also teased 'light data' for the cellular Starlink service next year.

By Michael Kan
Starlink logo

Both carriers claim that requiring them to unlock customers’ mobile phones within 60 days of activation will mean fewer deals on subsidized phones.

By Jibin Joseph
A visual representation of a locked smartphone.

Like similar offers from T-Mobile and Verizon, AT&T's free trial taps the eSIM function on Apple iPhones, allowing people to switch between carriers over a 30-day period.

By Michael Kan
AT&T logo

Affected customers say their phones are in SOS mode. It comes as the carrier is also battling outages in the Southeast due to Hurricane Helene.

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Citing T-Mobile's data breaches in 2021, 2022 and 2023, the FCC orders the carrier to adopt multi-factor authentication and a 'zero trust' model for its security.

By Michael Kan
T-Mobile logo
4.0

Saily's eSIM service is a breeze to set up, and its affordable pricing and worldwide coverage make it an easy choice for travelers and bargain hunters alike.

By Iyaz Akhtar
Saily App on phone

Along with its 5G Home Internet service, the carrier plans on expanding its fiber presence after making some key acquisitions earlier this year.

By Michael Kan
T-Mobile logo

The carrier will work with Skylo on the initial satellite connectivity as Verizon's other partner, AST SpaceMobile, waits on regulatory approval to launch dozens of commercial satellites.

By Michael Kan
Satellite messaging

'Technical issues' during T-Mobile's Sprint merger resulted in some unauthorized data access, but T-Mobile says no hackers were involved.

By Kate Irwin
T-Mobile logo sign out front of a T-Mobile store in NYC.

The commercial, which showed actor Ben Stiller tapping into cellular satellite service from AT&T that hasn't launched yet, drew a complaint from T-Mobile, which is prepping a similar service.

By Michael Kan
AT&T Ben Stiller ad

New plans start at $25 a month and feature unlimited data and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

By Rob Pegoraro
A collage of Boost Mobile marketing materials for its new rate plans

Some Verizon subscribers have allegedly been pirating music using BitTorrent. But a lawsuit from the top record labels claims the ISP has refused to stop the illegal activity.

By Michael Kan
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Security experts explain why the ease of spoofing phone numbers means the AT&T record dump may translate to more texts from attackers pretending to be friends and family

By Rob Pegoraro
AT&T's circular logo as seen on a store in Washington, D.C.