Wireless Carriers

An inexpensive cellphone plan isn't worth it if the carrier stinks. Here are the best phone plans available from well-reviewed carriers. Best Cellphone Plans : Read more

T-Mobile's iPhone down payments are the steepest ever. Why T-Mobile Is the Worst Choice for iPhone Pre-Orders : Read more

The new T-Mobile Essentials plan will be the least expensive way for a family of four to enjoy unlimited data. But it comes with some restrictions. T-Mobile Unveils $60 Essentials Unlimited Plan: How It Compares : Read more

Qualcomm is touting new test numbers from Ookla that show phones with its modem outperforming devices that use Intel modems such as the latest iPhones from Apple. Android Phones Obliterate iPhone on 4G Speed Tests : Read more

Are you being flooded by spam calls from numbers with your area code and prefix? Here's how to avoid being tricked by these phony neighbors. How to Avoid (and Block) 'Neighbor-Spoofing' Robocalls : Read more

AT&T has doubled the "administrative fee" on the bottom of its monthly wireless bills from 76 cents to $1.99. AT&T has 64.5 million monthly customers, meaning it will raise its revenue by $800 million a year. AT&T Doubles Admin Fee for Customers Because It Can : Read more

Sprint and T-Mobile have dueling data plans that target customers 55 years and older. How do they compare, and can they beat Consumer Cellular's senior-focused cellphone service? Sprint 55 vs. T-Mobile 55+ vs. Consumer Cellular: Which Is Best? : Read more

As long as you're switching from another carrier, you can get a pretty serious unlimited plan discount. Sprint Is Offering a Crazy Cheap $15 Unlimited Plan : Read more

Sprint’s Unlimited 55+ can help older customers save serious money on phone service. Here's what you need to know. What Is Sprint Unlimited 55+ and Is It Worth It? : Read more

Motorola's midrange phone goes on sale at Verizon, where it will cost $249. How to Buy the Budget-Friendly Moto G6 : Read more

The Red Hydrogen One will be available through AT&T when it arrives later this summer, though we don't know when nor how much it will cost. Red's $1,300 Holograph Phone Coming to AT&T This Summer : Read more

Verizon, the United States' largest cellular carrier, has very quietly announced a new service called Visible, with unlimited calling, texts and data for $40 a month. What Is Verizon's Visible (and Is It Worth It?) : Read more

Here's what we know about the $26 billion deal combining the third- and fourth-largest carriers. T-Mobile, Sprint MaKe It Official: They're Merging : Read more

The carriers could announce a merger agreement by early next week. T-Mobile, Sprint Merger Looks Imminent: What It Means for You : Read more

Verizon and AT&T face an investigation into whether they’re using the emerging eSIM standard to make it harder to switch wireless carriers. Here’s what you need to know. eSIM Collusion Investigation: What You Need to Know : Read more

These phone carriers offer monthly plans costing $40 or less. Here are the pros and cons of each discount carrier and our top pick overall. The Best Cheap Cell Phone Plans (Under $40 per Month) : Read more

As tempting as it is to import a hot new phone that's only available overseas, it can be a frustrating process. Here's what to watch out for. Don’t Import a Phone Until You Read This : Read more

From Do Not Disturb features to third-party apps, a number of tools can help you keep robocalls from constantly buzzing your smartphone. Help Me, Tom’s Guide: How Do I Block Unwanted Phone Calls? : Read more

While the line between prepaid and postpaid phone service is blurring, some differences remain. Here's what you need to know. Prepaid vs. Postpaid Phone Service: What's Better for You? : Read more

We've compared the Big Four wireless providers, as well as a few alternatives, to recommend the best network for your Galaxy S9. Which Carrier Should You Choose For the S9? : Read more