How fast is 5G? What you need to know about 5G speeds

Cellular carriers around the country are doing everything they can to expand their 5G coverage networks. Millions of people are already covered by a 5G tower in their area, and more are scheduled to arrive throughout 2024 — bringing increased speeds to folks everywhere from the biggest city to the most remote mountain town. Nearly … Read more

How to transfer your SIM from an Android phone to iPhone 15

Apple made a big change with the iPhone 14, moving to an eSIM-only configuration that makes it impossible to use your current phone’s SIM card. That continues with the iPhone 15, with no physical SIM card slot available on the new lineup. However, all is not lost, as there are a few simple ways to … Read more

What is Wi-Fi calling, and how does it work?

Network coverage has been steadily improving, but there are still many people around the world who can’t get a decent phone signal in their homes. There are gaps in many networks, particularly in rural areas, as a quick glance at Open Signal’s coverage maps reveals. Wi-Fi calling could be the answer. What is Wi-Fi calling? Wi-Fi calling … Read more

What you need to know about the AT&T outage happening right now

Ericsson Happy Thursday morning! February is drawing to a close, the weather is getting a little bit warmer in parts of the country, and AT&T is experiencing a massive outage that’s affecting its cellular and internet services. It’s a bit of a mess. How many people are without service? When will service be restored? Here’s … Read more

Verizon just took a huge leap ahead in the 5G race

Joe Maring / Digital Trends After a year or two of steady growth in 5G performance among the big three U.S. carriers, things seemed to level off in 2023, with reports showing mostly incremental improvements each quarter. However, it seems that the underdogs took a big leap forward in the last three months of the … Read more

What are Portable Wi-Fi Hotspots, and How Do They Work?

A dedicated portable Wi-Fi hotspot can be a good alternative if you’re in need of an internet connection while you’re on the go, allowing you to connect several Wi-Fi-enabled devices at one time and share Wi-Fi with friends and family. If you’re interested in a portable Wi-Fi hotspot but aren’t sure where to start, you’re … Read more

What is 5G UC? What that icon on your phone really means

If you’re wondering what 5G UC means at the top of your phone, you aren’t alone. To put it simply, 5G UC is T-Mobile’s “Ultra Capacity” 5G network. In other words, seeing this means that you are on T-Mobile’s 5G network. At the same time, you may have also heard of 5G UW, a similar … Read more

The 9 Best Cell Phone Plans for 2024

Shopping for a new cell phone plan can be … a lot. There are numerous carriers to consider, countless plans to look at, and seemingly endless features shoved in your face. Having so much to choose from is great, but it can also become very overwhelming very quickly. That’s where we come in. We’ve taken a look at all … Read more