Samuel ContrerasSocial Links NavigationWhen Samuel is not writing about networking or 5G at Android 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. Grid List Latest articles by Samuel Contreras Best Metro by T-Mobile phones 2023 By Samuel Contreras last updated 28 March 23 OnePlus delivers affordable 5G performance. Mint Mobile vs. Ultra Mobile: Which is better for you? By Samuel Contreras last updated 28 March 23 Both Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile offer a variety of plans on T-Mobile's network, but which prepaid carrier is right for you? How to port your number to Mint Mobile By Samuel Contreras last updated 27 March 23 Porting your number seems like one of the most daunting parts of switching services, but in reality, it's a pretty simple process. Here's what you need to know! Best Fossil Gen 6 bands 2023 By Samuel Contreras last updated 27 March 23 Fossil Gen 6 comes in three sizes depending on which model you get so finding a new band is as simple as getting the right size. These bands are a good fit for Fossil’s Gen 6 smartwatches. Mint Mobile vs. T-Mobile: Which is right for you? By Samuel Contreras last updated 24 March 23 If you're looking for data on the T-Mobile network, you have plenty of plans to choose from whether you want to stick with T-Mobile postpaid or Mint's prepaid options. Which network does Ultra Mobile use? By Samuel Contreras last updated 24 March 23 Ultra Mobile is an MVNO with great coverage on an even greater network. It offers several affordable data plans and gives you the opportunity to save more by paying for multiple months upfront. Best keyboards for Chromebooks and Chromeboxes 2023 By Samuel Contreras, Christine Persaud last updated 24 March 23 Whether you need it for a Chromebook tablet or just want a full-size keyboard at your desk, you can get an excellent keyboard for ChromeOS devices of every style and connection type. T-Mobile 5G: Everything you need to know By Samuel Contreras last updated 23 March 23 T-Mobile has been the leader in 5G for quite a few years now, and we've got everything you need to know. Best prepaid cell phones 2023 By Samuel Contreras last updated 22 March 23 OnePlus and Motorola offer plenty of power for most people with the battery capacity to keep going all day. Router vs. mesh networking: What's best for your home Wi-Fi network? By Samuel Contreras, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 22 March 23 If your Wi-Fi at home is busted or you want to make a change, which should you buy? We break down the differences to help you make the best decision for your home. Best MVNOs that use T-Mobile's network 2023 By Samuel Contreras last updated 21 March 23 Get great coverage for less. Best MVNO carrier 2023 By Samuel Contreras last updated 20 March 23 Don't like being tied to a phone contract? You might want to try out a prepaid carrier like Mint Mobile, Visible, or US Mobile. Best T-Mobile Cell Phone Plans 2022 By Samuel Contreras last updated 20 March 23 If you want to use the nation's largest 5G network, you have a few plan options to choose from. Mint Mobile vs. Boost Mobile: Which prepaid carrier is best for you? By Samuel Contreras, Olivia Lipski last updated 20 March 23 Mint Mobile and Boost Mobile offer customers some of the best deals you can get for prepaid cell phone plans. This guide will help you choose an alternative carrier based on your specific needs. Verizon vs. Mint Mobile: Which is right for you? By Samuel Contreras last updated 20 March 23 Verizon and Mint Mobile offer some of the best cell phone plans today, but picking between the two isn't easy. Both carriers offer excellent service, but the right one for you depends on your needs. Best Wi-Fi 6 routers 2023 By Samuel Contreras last updated 20 March 23 The perfect router depends on you and your needs, and these Wi-Fi 6 options are a good starting point. Mint Mobile vs. Tello: Which should you get? By Samuel Contreras last updated 20 March 23 Both Tello and Mint Mobile use the outstanding T-Mobile network with 5G, but which carrier will work best for you? Best Mint Mobile phones 2023 By Samuel Contreras last updated 20 March 23 Mint Mobile is a great fit for the best Android phones thanks to T-Mobile's fast and compatible 5G network. Mint Mobile works with the latest phones from Google, Samsung, and even OnePlus. Best Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers 2023 By Samuel Contreras last updated 20 March 23 TP-Link offers the best speed for the money but if you're after more advanced features, you have plenty of choice. Best places to buy a refurbished phone 2023 By Samuel Contreras last updated 17 March 23 Some people are happy to pay retail, but others are looking for a deal — and one of the ways to find discounts is to look for refurbished phones. Best Verizon phones 2023 By Samuel Contreras last updated 8 March 23 Great coverage deserves a great phone. Mint Mobile vs. Straight Talk: Which should you subscribe to? By Samuel Contreras last updated 8 March 23 Both Mint Mobile and Straight Talk offer great data plans for a relatively low price, but which one should you choose? Get ready for the battle of the prepaid carriers. Verizon 5G: Everything you need to know By Samuel Contreras last updated 8 March 23 Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network now covers 200 million people across the nation. Here is what you need to know. 5G coverage maps: Every US city with AT&T, Verizon, & T-Mobile 5G By Samuel Contreras last updated 7 March 23 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, T-Mobile, or AT&T. Tello vs. Cricket Wireless: Which prepaid plan matches your lifestyle? By Samuel Contreras last updated 7 March 23 Cricket and Tello are two of the most affordable prepaid carriers around. The choice is yours, but we're here to help. 123456789Archives Get the Android Central Newsletter Instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to Android Central. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. 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Best Metro by T-Mobile phones 2023 By Samuel Contreras last updated 28 March 23 OnePlus delivers affordable 5G performance.
Mint Mobile vs. Ultra Mobile: Which is better for you? By Samuel Contreras last updated 28 March 23 Both Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile offer a variety of plans on T-Mobile's network, but which prepaid carrier is right for you?
How to port your number to Mint Mobile By Samuel Contreras last updated 27 March 23 Porting your number seems like one of the most daunting parts of switching services, but in reality, it's a pretty simple process. Here's what you need to know!
Best Fossil Gen 6 bands 2023 By Samuel Contreras last updated 27 March 23 Fossil Gen 6 comes in three sizes depending on which model you get so finding a new band is as simple as getting the right size. These bands are a good fit for Fossil’s Gen 6 smartwatches.
Mint Mobile vs. T-Mobile: Which is right for you? By Samuel Contreras last updated 24 March 23 If you're looking for data on the T-Mobile network, you have plenty of plans to choose from whether you want to stick with T-Mobile postpaid or Mint's prepaid options.
Which network does Ultra Mobile use? By Samuel Contreras last updated 24 March 23 Ultra Mobile is an MVNO with great coverage on an even greater network. It offers several affordable data plans and gives you the opportunity to save more by paying for multiple months upfront.
Best keyboards for Chromebooks and Chromeboxes 2023 By Samuel Contreras, Christine Persaud last updated 24 March 23 Whether you need it for a Chromebook tablet or just want a full-size keyboard at your desk, you can get an excellent keyboard for ChromeOS devices of every style and connection type.
T-Mobile 5G: Everything you need to know By Samuel Contreras last updated 23 March 23 T-Mobile has been the leader in 5G for quite a few years now, and we've got everything you need to know.
Best prepaid cell phones 2023 By Samuel Contreras last updated 22 March 23 OnePlus and Motorola offer plenty of power for most people with the battery capacity to keep going all day.
Router vs. mesh networking: What's best for your home Wi-Fi network? By Samuel Contreras, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 22 March 23 If your Wi-Fi at home is busted or you want to make a change, which should you buy? We break down the differences to help you make the best decision for your home.
Best MVNOs that use T-Mobile's network 2023 By Samuel Contreras last updated 21 March 23 Get great coverage for less.
Best MVNO carrier 2023 By Samuel Contreras last updated 20 March 23 Don't like being tied to a phone contract? You might want to try out a prepaid carrier like Mint Mobile, Visible, or US Mobile.
Best T-Mobile Cell Phone Plans 2022 By Samuel Contreras last updated 20 March 23 If you want to use the nation's largest 5G network, you have a few plan options to choose from.
Mint Mobile vs. Boost Mobile: Which prepaid carrier is best for you? By Samuel Contreras, Olivia Lipski last updated 20 March 23 Mint Mobile and Boost Mobile offer customers some of the best deals you can get for prepaid cell phone plans. This guide will help you choose an alternative carrier based on your specific needs.
Verizon vs. Mint Mobile: Which is right for you? By Samuel Contreras last updated 20 March 23 Verizon and Mint Mobile offer some of the best cell phone plans today, but picking between the two isn't easy. Both carriers offer excellent service, but the right one for you depends on your needs.
Best Wi-Fi 6 routers 2023 By Samuel Contreras last updated 20 March 23 The perfect router depends on you and your needs, and these Wi-Fi 6 options are a good starting point.
Mint Mobile vs. Tello: Which should you get? By Samuel Contreras last updated 20 March 23 Both Tello and Mint Mobile use the outstanding T-Mobile network with 5G, but which carrier will work best for you?
Best Mint Mobile phones 2023 By Samuel Contreras last updated 20 March 23 Mint Mobile is a great fit for the best Android phones thanks to T-Mobile's fast and compatible 5G network. Mint Mobile works with the latest phones from Google, Samsung, and even OnePlus.
Best Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers 2023 By Samuel Contreras last updated 20 March 23 TP-Link offers the best speed for the money but if you're after more advanced features, you have plenty of choice.
Best places to buy a refurbished phone 2023 By Samuel Contreras last updated 17 March 23 Some people are happy to pay retail, but others are looking for a deal — and one of the ways to find discounts is to look for refurbished phones.
Best Verizon phones 2023 By Samuel Contreras last updated 8 March 23 Great coverage deserves a great phone.
Mint Mobile vs. Straight Talk: Which should you subscribe to? By Samuel Contreras last updated 8 March 23 Both Mint Mobile and Straight Talk offer great data plans for a relatively low price, but which one should you choose? Get ready for the battle of the prepaid carriers.
Verizon 5G: Everything you need to know By Samuel Contreras last updated 8 March 23 Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network now covers 200 million people across the nation. Here is what you need to know.
5G coverage maps: Every US city with AT&T, Verizon, & T-Mobile 5G By Samuel Contreras last updated 7 March 23 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, T-Mobile, or AT&T.
Tello vs. Cricket Wireless: Which prepaid plan matches your lifestyle? By Samuel Contreras last updated 7 March 23 Cricket and Tello are two of the most affordable prepaid carriers around. The choice is yours, but we're here to help.
