Tag: Carriers
Text-to-911 emergency services available from today
We had known this was coming, but as of today you'll be able to get in contact with emergency services by texting 911. This...
Minnesota becomes first to sign smartphone ‘kill switch’ into law
Signed by Governor Mark Dayton, Minnesota has become the first state with a law on the books requiring a remote shut-off for smartphones and...
Major US carriers to implement Text-to-911 next week
Starting May 15, all four major US carriers will be implementing the new Text-to-911 program. This new way of asking for assistance via SMS...
T-Mobile ends overage charges with latest Uncarrier announcement
T-Mobile had promised a series of quick announcements, and well, the latest has arrived this morning. The carrier has announced plans to abolish overages...
HTC One (M8) retail carrier availability expands beyond Verizon
Having spent some time exclusively with Verizon Wireless, the HTC One (M8) retail availability has expanded to other carriers. This essentially means you'll now...
E.U. lawmakers phasing-out roaming charges by end of 2015
Taking your favorite Android phone on a tour around Europe is set to get a whole lot more affordable, with the European Parliament giving...
‘Android Silver’ rumor puts Google in carrier stores
A rumor is circling the Internet this afternoon, alleging that Google is working with carriers to provide an “Android Silver” program. The scope of...
AT&T’s Aio gets folded into Cricket Wireless
Now that AT&T's bid for Leap Wireless has finally been given the thumbs up by the FCC, it was only a matter of time...
Device unlocking bill narrowly passes House
Those advocating for the freedom to unlock their carrier provided devices might soon be seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. The...
New app Glove will help find the carrier that’s right for you
Have you ever wondered if the mobile service you have is the best for you? Glove, a new app for Android, plans to answer...
CyanogenMod starts forging one build to rule all carrier variants
In order to make the most efficient use of time, resources, and manpower, the CyanogenMod team has decided to unify some carrier-specific builds into...
US Senators now backing “kill switch” proposal
In a rather strange turn of events, lawmakers across the country are now trying to put their weight behind the almost aborted kill switch...