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T-Mobile's Cuba Expansion Will Increase 'Uncarrier' Boost Interconnect, Roaming Deals

T-Mobile announced on Monday it had increased its services and access to the fledgling Cuba market, securing an important expansion for its Miami market, as well as expanding its foothold on one of the freshest, most untouched new Caribbean markets in decades.

T-Mobile Accused of Adding Unwanted Features to Customer Bills, Deceptive Advertising

T-Mobile is being accused of deceptive advertising and adding extra, unwanted features to customers' bills by three labor unions. The three unions are using a consumer advocacy group to file a report with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Sprint Succeeds With Half-Off Promo, Adds Almost 500,000 Subscribers

Sprint is in fourth place among major carriers. Sprint is trying to climb out of the fourth place spot among major wireless carriers. To lure customers away from the other three major carriers, Sprint promised to cut their bills in half, and almost 500,000 customers decided to make the switch.

FCC Amends Exclusion List to Remove Cuba, Opens Doors for U.S. Telecoms

As the federal government has begun thawing its once-deeply frozen relationship with Cuba, opportunities for business and trade have arisen. Yet another door opened last weekend, as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially dropped its telecom ban on Cuba.

AT&T Ends 2-Year Contracts in January

AT&T is preparing to end its two-year contracts at the start of 2016. AT&T is preparing to end its two-year contracts at the start of 2016. According to an internal memo obtained by Engadget, the company will soon only allow new and existing customers to purchase a phone at full retail price or in a series of installments via the carrier's AT&T Next plan.

Verizon Data Plans: Unlimited Data Customers Will See Bills Increase $20

Grandfathered customers with unlimited data will be punished. Verizon announced on Thursday that customers on old unlimited data plans will soon see a $20 increase on their bills.

T-Mobile vs. Sprint: Marcelo Claure Drops From FCC Spectrum Auction

Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure has decided against his company participating in the upcoming FCC spectrum auction. Here's his reasoning.

Apple Upgrade Program: New Program Allows Customers Latest iPhone 6s For Monthly Fee

An unlocked phone will be sold to customers Wireless carriers are making things difficult when it comes to buying smartphones. Apple wants customers to have an easy way to upgrade to the latest iPhone without having to sign a contract with a wireless carrier.

Wireless Carrier Comparison 2015: With AT&T and Verizon Moves, the Unlocked Future is Happening Now, Like it or Not

A major shift is happening in the wireless industry. Expect changes to the plans on offer, a protracted price war, and the iPhone to no longer "cost" only $200.

T-Mobile Guarantees $15 Per Month iPhone Purchase Plan

The new plan will work for the next iPhone too T-Mobile is continuing to announce more customer-friendly policies. Tuesday, the company confirmed that customers will be able to purchase an iPhone for $15 a month now and receive the same pricing when the next iPhone is released in the fall, according to CNET.

T-Mobile Family Plans: Now Each Family Member Can Have 10 GB of Data

For $100 two family members can get 10 GB each through T-Mobile's new plan. They can also add an extra person for a lower price.

Samsung Galaxy S6 vs LG G4 Comparison Review: Specs, Price, Release Date, Features - Pros and Cons You Need to Know

The ultimate battle of the South Korean Android giants pits the 2015 LG G4 phablet against the newly premium redesigned Samsung Galaxy S6. Which recently released 2015 Android Lollipop-running premium smartphone will come out on top?

T-Mobile Plans: Cell Phone Company Offers 14-Day Free Trial and Early Termination Fee Payoffs for Verizon Customers

T-Mobile is allowing a free 14-day trials for Verizon customers wanting to switch services. The company will pay any fees involved with switching companies halfway through a contract.

Could Google Wireless Be the Next Google Fiber?

The rumors were true: Google is planning a wireless service that could launch sometime this year. But it's not going to become a full carrier, owning spectrum bands and infrastructure itself -- which is precisely why "Google Wireless" could shake up the industry.

Wireless Companies Agreed to Unlocking Phones: Here's How They Stack Up in Practice

Last week a voluntary agreement made between the CTIA Wireless Association and the FCC went into effect, officially marking the point where consumers can insist on having smartphones and tablets they fully paid for unlocked from any of the four major carriers.

Unlocking Phones and Tablets Now Official -- Here's Everything You Need to Know

Wednesday, Feb. 11, marked an important shift in power to the consumer in the wireless industry. It's the day carriers officially must begin allowing customers to unlock their fully paid phones to use however they like. Here's how.

T-Mobile Phones, Plans & Unlimited Coverage 2015: Stash Your Data Plan Features Unbeatable Rollover Data Deal

T-Mobile is getting more aggressive with its advertising and is really trying to steal customers away from AT&T and Verizon. Now with Stash Your Data plans, T-Mobile wants customers who use a lot of data to actually be able to actually use that data. AT&T has previously responded with rollover data, but it is not as user friendly as T-Mobile's plan.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger: Costs $1B Just to 'Ask' T-Mobile

Deutsche Telekom AG, the parent company of T-Mobile, is demanding a $1 billion breakup fee if Sprint parent company SoftBank isn't able to convince U.S. regulators that Sprint should be allowed to buy out T-Mobile.

FCC Hints at Incentive Auction Aims, Freeing Wireless for Next-Generation Data and WiFi

The Federal Communications Commission just divulged some of their plans to free up wireless spectrum in the U.S. If successful, the FCC's plan will allow for more open airwaves that could lead to better WiFi, Bluetooth, and wireless broadband innovation, but setting it up is not an easy task.

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler to Take Action on Wireless Spectrum

The Federal Communications Commission announced its planning on moving forward with a proposal to experiment with wireless spectrum - the limited resource that increasing mobile internet use has made even more precious.

Sprint Announces "Sprint Prepaid" With $45 Plan and Debit System Like T-Mobile's "Unbank"

Sprint wants to get in on the prepaid wireless action - more than it already is. On Friday, the company announced a new prepaid plan, including some lower prices, and some other cool new features.
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