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Best cheap cell phone plans 2024
By Samuel Contreras published
You can use T-Mobile 5G without ever setting foot in a T-Mobile store.
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5G in the U.S. needs work, but it's not all doom and gloom
By Chris Wedel published
With plenty of room for improvement, U.S. 5G networks are competing on the world stage.
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Boost Mobile vs. Straight Talk: Which should you subscribe to?
By Samuel Contreras last updated
Straight Talk supports the Big Four networks making it a breeze to bring your own phone to its service, but Boost Mobile has more opportunity for savings and a newly-expanded T-Mobile-based network.
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How to change or downgrade your AT&T plan
By Samuel Contreras last updated
AT&T offers a lot of plans and you may be able to pick one that fits your needs better without buying more than you need. You can change your plan online or in the myAT&T app.
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Which Tello Mobile plan should I buy?
By Joe Maring last updated
Tello Mobile offers incredibly affordable wireless service, but which plan should you buy? We're here to help you figure that out.
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Is my phone compatible with Boost Mobile?
By Samuel Contreras published
If you have an unlocked phone that works on the Sprint network, you should be able to try out Boost Mobile but most Sprint and Virgin Mobile phones can't be activated.
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Bringing your own phone to Google Fi: Top things you need to know
By Andrew Martonik published
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Can a locked T-Mobile phone work on Mint Mobile?
By Joe Maring, Samuel Contreras last updated
While a locked T-Mobile phone won't work with Mint Mobile, getting it unlocked or buying a new device that is compatible is pretty easy.
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