Microsoft appears to be getting ready to launch a service that will let Windows 10 computer users connect to 3G and 4GÂ LTE cellular data networks using a Microsoft SIM card. There are no contracts involved: you’ll just pay for the data you need when you need it, and Microsoft will let you pay with the […]
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Android Wear gets cellular support, starting with LG’s new smartwatch
We already knew smartwatches running Google’s Android Wear operating system would be able to support cellular service, because LG announced in September that its LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE would be able to work on 3G and 4G networks. But now Google’s making it official: the latest update to Android Wear brings support for […]
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T-Mobile Binge On lets you stream (some) video without using your data bucket
Have a smartphone and a data plan… but find yourself avoiding watching video on the go because you’re worried about hitting your data cap? T-Mobile is rolling out an update to its service that will let you stream video from some services without that data counting against your data cap. T-Mobile calls the service BingeOn […]
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Karma offers unlimited mobile hotspot for $50 per month (in addition to pay as you go plans)
3 Comments on Karma offers unlimited mobile hotspot for $50 per month (in addition to pay as you go plans)Karma sells a mobile hotspot for $149 called Karma Go that you can use to connect to Sprint’s 4G LTE network on the go. That’s not particularly unusual, but the company’s business model is:Â when you activate a hotspot you’re not the only one that can connect to it: anyone can. And when somebody does connect […]
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Republic Wireless refunds you for unused data (kills unlimited option)
A few years ago Republic Wireless launched a cellular service offering unlimited talk, text, and data for as little as $19 per month thanks to a unique (at the time) system that routes your calls and messages over WiFi whenever you’re near a hotspot. Now the company is killing off its unlimited plan… but that […]
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Google plans to launch a limited wireless network in the US
Google will launch a US wireless network within the next few months. Rumors of a Google network have been making the rounds for a while, and Google’s Sundar Pichai confirmed (some of) those reports in remarks made following his keynote speech at Mobile World Congress. Does this mean we should expect Google to offer super-fast […]
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T-Mobile Data Stash lets you roll over unused data
T-Mobile has unveiled a new service called Data Stash, which lets customers roll over unused 4G LTE data from month to month. Data Stash will roll out to all customers on eligible T-Mobile Simple Choice Plans starting in January, and every customer starts off with 10GB of free data for each line on their plan. […]
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US mobile carrier Ting to offer GSM service in 2015 (along with CDMA)
Ting is a US wireless carrier that lets you create your own plan by choosing how much data, voice, and text you want. This can lead to much lower phone bills than you’d get with competitors if, for instance, you barely use your phone to talk, send a lot of text messages, and don’t need […]
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T-Mobile launches unlimited family plans for $100 and up
T-Mobile has just launched a new family plan that lets you get unlimited talk, text, and 4G LTE data on two lines for $100. You can add extra phones to the plan for $40 per month. That means a family of 4 can get unlimited data for $180 per month. Of the major US wireless […]
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Buy an HP Chromebook 14, get free 4G data for life (some limits apply)
There are a number of Chrome OS laptops that come in WiFi-only models or versions with mobile broadband support. Some even offer some free mobile data for two years. And if that’s not good enough for you — no there’s an option to pick up a Chromebook that comes with 200MB of free data per […]