Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR AT&T is simplifying its fiber internet offerings. There are now four speed options to choose from: 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 5 Gbps. Customers will be able to save by bundling their home internet with their wireless plan. Having trouble picking an AT&T fiber internet plan to … Read More “AT&T wants to charge you more for a faster entry-level fiber internet plan” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority According to Verizon, the effort would pool satellite spectrum resources across all three networks, enabling a more consistent experience when using satellite backup. One name conspicuously absent from the announcement: Starlink. The timing is interesting. For context, Starlink and T-Mobile’s T-Satellite exclusivity agreement is set to expire this summer. That … Read More “Are the big 3 carriers teaming up to stop Starlink? It looks like it” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR AT&T has announced a Build-A-Plan option. This is a customizable carrier plan starting at $15 per month for unlimited talk/text and 1GB of mobile data. You can also pay extra to add more mobile and hotspot data for your next billing cycle. Finding the right cellular plan can be … Read More “AT&T now lets you build your own phone plan, starting at $15 a month” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR AT&T is adding a new admin/regulatory fee to its prepaid plans, a first for any of the big carriers. Starting June 22, AT&T will charge a $2.63 fee, which is still slightly cheaper than the postpaid fee of $3.99. If history repeats itself, Verizon and T-Mobile could very likely … Read More “AT&T is the first carrier to charge an admin fee for its prepaid plans” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR A new survey from ASCI indicates that after years of decline, the wireless industry’s customer satisfaction scores seem to be turning around. The improvement is more noticeable on the prepaid end of the market, but even postpaid brands have seen increased scores. In addition to the wireless market, ASCI … Read More “Report suggests wireless customer satisfaction is at an all-time high” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR AT&T Samsung phones are reportedly encountering video calling errors since the One UI 8.5 update. Users report that they are unable to make video calls from the Phone app anymore. AT&T is alleging it’s a Samsung issue, while Samsung is claiming the problem is on AT&T’s end. Samsung has … Read More “AT&T Samsung users are facing “video declined” errors” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The FCC has granted AT&T a one-year waiver to allow limited hardware modifications to previously certified routers. The waiver allows AT&T to substitute substrate materials in chipsets and swap memory modules. The carrier warned that previously certified routers could disappear from production lines Back in March, the US Federal … Read More “AT&T warns of router shortages, FCC responds with limited one-year waiver” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR AT&T is launching new short-term eSIM plans aimed at international travelers visiting the US, Mexico, and Canada this summer. Plans include unlimited data, 5GB of hotspot access, and upcoming unlimited talk and text support. Travelers using eSIM by AT&T also get access to Turbo Live, which prioritizes data speeds … Read More “AT&T rolls out new short-term eSIM passes for international visitors” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon plan to form a joint venture focused on direct-to-device satellite connectivity. The goal is to reduce US dead zones and improve backup connectivity during emergencies or natural disasters. The plan is still only an agreement in principle, with no confirmed launch timeline yet. We’re required … Read More “AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are teaming up to tackle dead zones” »
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR The FCC is implementing stricter KYC rules for telecom service providers. Carriers may be penalized based on the number of spam calls originating from their networks. It is also cracking down on foreign manufacturers utilizing loopholes to sell equipment in the US. Spam calls are a bane of our … Read More “FCC proposes stronger KYC rules to end spam calls” »
