Samuel Contreras
When 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.
Latest articles by Samuel Contreras
Does Visible support 5G?
By Samuel Contreras last updated
If your phone supports Verizon's 5G network, you can get connected with Visible service.
Xfinity Mobile's two new plans give customers new premium unlimited options
By Samuel Contreras published
Xfinity Mobile is moving to become a more premium carrier with two new unlimited plans. Exclusive to Xfinity customers, Xfinity Mobile now offers HD streaming and up to 50GB of high-speed data.
Which MVNOs allow tethering?
By Samuel Contreras last updated
Share your mobile data without contracts or credit checks.
What is eero internet backup?
By Samuel Contreras published
We rely on the internet for so much in our lives so it makes a lot of sense to have a backup
Should you buy a Wi-Fi 6E router in 2022?
By Samuel Contreras last updated
Wi-Fi 6E routers are the fastest you can buy but many people still lack the devices and internet connection to take full advantage of the tech. For most people, Wi-Fi 6 is still plenty fast.
Don't clock out just yet, Samsung is still discounting some of its best tech for Cyber Monday
By Samuel Contreras published
Samsung makes a wide range of products and has discounted a bunch of them for Cyber Monday and Cyber Week.
Act today to get faster Wi-Fi as soon as today with these eero deals at Best Buy
By Samuel Contreras published
Upgrade your home Wi-Fi with eero bundles on sale at Best Buy. Since Best Buy has stores all over the country, you can order one of these eero packs today and pick it up on your way home from work.
Amazon Echo speakers make your home smarter and most models are cheaper than ever
By Samuel Contreras published
Get one for every room or upgrade to an Echo with better sound in your living room.
Stop paying modem rental fees with these Cyber Monday cable modem deals
By Samuel Contreras published
You can save with your own modem whether you're looking to reduce your cable bill or want to be ready for new multi-gig internet speeds.
Four of my favorite gaming routers are the cheapest they've been with Cyber Monday deals
By Samuel Contreras published
Gaming routers are overkill by design so when you play, you can be confident you'll have the best ping possible.
Looking at eeros for Cyber Monday? The eero 6+ is the best one and it's never been cheaper
By Samuel Contreras published
AX3000 speeds with 160MHz support give eero 6+ all of the speed it needs without increasing the size.
Mesh Wi-Fi is cheaper than ever on Cyber Monday, the secret is picking the right speed to get the best value
By Samuel Contreras last updated
Mesh Wi-Fi kits use multiple compact routers to create a blanket of coverage in your home. Here's how to pick out the right mesh for your internet speed.
The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite from Samsung is a $100 Black Friday tablet from a brand you can trust
By Samuel Contreras published
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is a cheap tablet but Samsung is supporting it like any other. This MediaTek-powered tablet has an Android 12 update ready to install and comes with 3GB of RAM.
Wi-Fi should be fast in every room, make it so with mega 50% off savings on Nest Wifi from Google
By Samuel Contreras published
Nest Wifi has plenty of speed for most people with strong coverage, easy setup and management, and the right price on a three-pack with this Black Friday deal.
Save on your heating bill with Amazon's Smart Thermostat Black Friday deal
By Samuel Contreras published
You can save even more with rebates from some power companies.
Best external hard drives & SSDs for Chromebox 2024
By Jerry Hildenbrand, Harish Jonnalagadda, Samuel Contreras published
Why try to get by when adding storage is as easy as plugging it in? Here are some of the best external hard drives and SSDs for Chromebox.
Best Roku 2024
By Jeramy Johnson, Keegan Prosser, Samuel Contreras last updated
Everything Roku Roku is a leader in the streaming device space thanks to its simple and beloved user interface and its wide range of streaming products. These are the best Roku products in each streaming category.
Verizon launches a 30-day trial with its fastest 5G network and hopes you'll stay
By Samuel Contreras published
If you've got an unlocked phone with eSIM compatibility, like a Google Pixel or a Galaxy from the last couple of years, you can try Verizon's fastest 5G for 30 days with 100GB of premium data.
ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 review: It’s fast as heck, but does anyone really need it?
By Samuel Contreras published
Don’t give up any 5GHz speed with the upgrade to 6GHz Wi-Fi.
TP-Link's Wi-Fi 7 lineup brings huge speed and capacity upgrades over 6E
By Samuel Contreras published
TP-Link has been one of the clear leaders when it comes to Wi-Fi 6 and 6E, and with Wi-Fi 7, the company has a keen focus on creating complete home networking solutions.
Best cheap Wi-Fi 6 routers 2024
By Samuel Contreras published
If you're looking to add support for Wi-Fi 6 to your network without spending a lot on speed and unnecessary features, you'll be happy to know there are more options than ever.
Best smart power strip 2024
By Samuel Contreras published
Make your home's power smarter and more convenient.
How to sign up for Visible, plus prices and plans
By Samuel Contreras published
Visible's offer of $30/month for unlimited talk, text, data, and hotspot usage on Verizon's LTE and 5G network, is tough to pass up. Here's how to sign up.