Reports from earlier this week suggested that AT&T is ready to follow in its rivals’ footsteps and begin selling the private usage data it collects from its subscribers’ phones to advertisers. The data in question is anonymized, according to AT&T, but it includes very sensitive information such as customers’ locations, Web browsing history, mobile app usage and …
Any time you buy a new smartphone, you probably take a look at your wireless carrier to see if they have any deals. While you’re investigating which is the best phone for you, you may realize that your carrier is charging you way more than it should be. So while you can still get the …
AT&T is one of the three biggest carriers in the U.S., alongside T-Mobile and Verizon. It also happens to have one of the largest networks out there — and that means that even if it’s not the only option in your area, if you regularly stray out of major cities, it’s worth considering an AT&T …
Getting the best phone plan for your needs can be tricky. All three of the major carriers in the U.S. market their plans so heavily, that it can be tricky to know which plan is actually the best. That’s not to mention the fact that there are dozens of MVNO carriers in the country that use …
We frequently cover new and unreleased phones here at BGR, but not everyone is concerned about staying up to date with the latest hardware. Even ancient smartphones are still able to make calls and send texts. For some people, that is plenty. Unfortunately, time comes for us all, as well as our phones. On February …
5G is well and truly here. After years of promises and hype, you now likely spend at least some of the time connected to a 5G network. But what does that mean? The rollout of 5G has been confusing, to say the least. That, however, is exactly why we’ve put together this guide — to …
5G networks are coming, whether you’re going to use them or not. A few short years ago, 5G was nothing but a buzzword — but these days, 5G networks are relatively widespread, available, and…not incredibly fast yet. AT&T and Verizon were both quick to deploy 5G networks, but both started with the ultra-fast, but extremely …
AT&T announced a significant upgrade to its affordable Access from AT&T internet plan this week. Going forward, Access from AT&T will offer speeds of up to 100 Mbps for $30 a month. Previously, AT&T charged $10 a month for 10 Mbps, but anyone who is eligible for the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program can get a …
Hackers stole nearly 48 million customer records from T-Mobile a few days ago, with the carrier confirming the findings earlier this week. T-Mobile said at the time that the hackers did not steal payment information. But sensitive data, including full names, dates of birth, social security numbers, and driver’s license information was stolen. Hackers also …
When it comes to wireless data plans, “unlimited” doesn’t always really mean unlimited. Usually, no matter how much you pay for your plan, the carrier will throttle your data at a certain point. But, in a shocking turn of events, AT&T is breaking with tradition and offering truly unlimited data. On Monday, AT&T revealed that …
