Pixel 4G
Will Pixel 4 work with 5G NR?
5G is a network for tomorrow but the Pixel 4 is a phone for today and maxes out at 4G LTE for cellular data.
Samuel Contreras
When Samuel is not writing about networking at Windows Central, he spends most of his time researching computer components and obsessing over what CPU goes into the ultimate Windows 98 computer. It's the Pentium 3.
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Glass and metal
Is Visible Protect worth it for your new phone?
Visible Protect can feel expensive until the day your phone sinks to the bottom of a lake and Assurant sends you a replacement.
It's raining discounts
Best family plans with data in the U.S.
There are a ton of great deals for families in wireless right now. Verizon manages to deliver on of the best packages overall.
Motion sensing mesh
Linksys can now use its mesh networks to track motion in your home
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Linksys Aware utilizes the Tri-band Velop mesh routers to identify motion in your home and notifies you about it through your phone.
Expand your mesh
Need a bigger Eero mesh? Here's how to add more capacity
Thanks to a generous software update program, Eero keeps compatibility with older Eero routers making it easy to upgrade your mesh.
Wi-Fi 6
Ready to upgrade your mesh Wi-Fi? These are some of the best options
Netgear makes one of the fastest mesh network systems around but Arris stays focused on Wi-Fi delivering top speeds and great features.
Mesh wireless
Should you get Google Wifi or go with Eero?
Both are great consumer mesh wireless systems, but which is best for you?
5G everywhere
U.S. Cellular is launching 5G in two markets in early 2020
U.S. Cellular will be adding low-band 5G capability to its 4G towers starting in Iowa and Wisconsin and becoming available in the first quarter of 2020.
no contract unlimited
Use a lot of data? Check out these MVNO carriers
There are more options than ever for unlimited. Here are a few that skip the contracts.
Wi-Fi 6
Should you buy a Wi-Fi 6 router in 2019?
If it's time to get a new router, it's worth it to make the jump to Wi-Fi 6 as more and more new devices are able to take advantage of the new tech.
5G for you
Here's every U.S. city with 5G coverage right now
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5G deployment is moving fast and the list of cities with coverage is growing all the time. See if your U.S. city has coverage yet by Verizon, Sprint or AT&T.
From zero to Eero
Eero Mesh vs Eero Pro: What are the differences and which should you buy?
The Eero Pro mesh router is a great product but the newer Eero is more than enough for more people and has a great price as well.
Be visible
Is Verizon Prepaid a better value than Visible?
Visible continues to offer a smartphone oriented unlimited data plan with no frills. Verizon fights back with a better phone selection and more flexibility.
New service on your old number
Thinking about switching to Visible. Here's how to keep your number.
Transfer your number in the Visible App when you sign up but make sure you have details from your current carrier.
5G everywhere
Is 5G dangerous or is it safe?
There is no more threat than 4G from radiation but there are new concerns for weather prediction.
Carrier clash
Visible vs. Mint Mobile: Which should you get?
Visible and Mint Mobile both share the same goal of offering great phone service at an even better price, but which one is the best? That's what we're here to find out.
wireless carriers
What are the APN settings for AT&T?
If your APN settings aren’t just right, then you may not be able to send or receive multimedia messages (MMS) and you may not receive any cellular data at all or use other calling features, like Voice over LTE (VoLTE).
Verizon LTE
Is there any reason to get Verizon over Visible?
Visible has the most important features of the Verizon network for most people. Verizon still has a few tricks up its sleeve with more consistent service and a wider array of plans.
Mesh networking
These are the best mesh Wi-Fi routers you can buy
Make sure you have a fast and reliable wireless connection right where you need it with one of these great Mesh Wi-Fi kits.
5G
Here's everything you need to know about Verizon 5G
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Verizon is pushing forward with its super fast 5G network. This is everything you need to know to decide if you want to be a part of it.