Unlocking Phones and Tablets Now Official -- Here's Everything You Need to Know

Wednesday, Feb. 11, marked an important shift in power to the consumer in the wireless industry. It's the day carriers officially must begin allowing customers to unlock their fully paid phones to use however they like. Here's how.

AT&T, Verizon, Dish Network Big Spenders in FCC Spectrum Auction

In a rather quiet affair, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) concluded a record-setting telecommunications spectrum auction last week, raising $44.9 billion.

Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Released Over the Air

It looks like Samsung is stepping its game up when it comes to Android updates for its Android devices. Android 5.0 Lollipop has finally landed Stateside for the popular Galaxy s5 handset.

FCC vs ISPs: Upcoming Net Neutrality Vote a Moment of Truth, or Just the Beginning of Another Fight?

About one month from now on February 26, the Federal Communications Commission will vote on new Open Internet rules that govern Internet Service Providers. But what looks like the moment of truth for Net Neutrality debate may be just the beginning of more quarrelling between ISPs and the FCC.

Verizon Google Nexus 6 Release Date Mid-February?

Those looking to snag Google's new Nexus 6 smartphone through Verizon will have to bit a longer as it seems the carrier will release the handset sometime in mid-February.

Verizon Dominates Max Carrier Download Speeds as Improvements Show Across the Board

Trying to decide which wireless carrier based of download speeds? A recent study conducted by Fierce Wireless and RootMetrics show that Verizon leads in much of the country.

Sprint the Worst Major U.S. Carrier, Says Consumer Reports

Despite a recent attempt at turning things around, Sprint doesn't seem to be doing well. Of the four major carriers in the United States, Sprint was rated the lowest in a new report released by Consumer Reports.

Android L 5.0 Lollipop Update Rolling Out to Verizon Moto X: All 2014 Editions Now

If you're on Verizon and have the Moto X 2014 edition, you've got something to look forward to. The new Android L, or Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system by Google is headed to all 2014, or second-generation Moto X handsets, OTA (over the air).

Hispanic Heritage Month: NFL Exec Marissa Fernandez Helps League Expand Fanbase

Marissa Fernandez is one of the many people helping the National Football League (NFL) expand the sport's fanbase as more Hispanics continue to be drawn to "futbal Americano."

Legal Phone Unlocking: Here's How to Take Advantage of It

Now that phone unlocking is legal once again, you might be wondering how it affects you, and what exactly you can do now. It's actually quite complicated, so here's a rundown of what's changed, and how you can take advantage of unlocking.

AT&T, Vice Launch 'Between Two Worlds' Campaign to Reach Young Latinos

In the mature U.S. wireless market, competition to find new customers -- or to lure away current customers from other carriers -- is fierce. Seeing an opportunity for growth in young millennials, and especially digital-savvy young Latinos, AT&T is launching a campaign Monday called #BetweenTwoWorlds to win over young bicultural Latinos.

Verizon Transparency Report Shows 150,000 Government Requests During First Half of 2014

The U.S. government requested information on Verizon Wireless customers nearly 150,000 times during the first half of 2014, according to a Verizon transparency report.

FCC to Look Into Netflix, Verizon, Comcast, and other ISP Connection Fights

Netflix's public disputes with ISPs have lead the Federal Communications Commission to take a look at paid interconnection deals, and a little light is already being shed on the contentious issue of paid peering.

Microsoft Gets Support from Tech Giants Against International Data Seizures

As online privacy becomes a larger issue concerning more users, tech giants are stepping up against the government in an attempt to stop the seizure of data stored overseas. Apple, Cisco, AT&T, and Verizon have now all joined Microsoft in the company's appeal to curb a warrant for an Irish customer.

AT&T and DirecTV Deal Changes 2015's Spectrum Auction Landscape

AT&T announced Sunday that it intends to pay nearly $50 billion for DirecTV in a move that alters the landscape for the 2015 FCC spectrum auction.

FCC Spectrum Auction Impact on Hispanic-Owned Businesses: Congested Airwaves May Hinder Latino Firms

Texas has become a breeding ground for Hispanic-owned businesses and entrepreneurs, but wireless technologies appear to be a problem in targeting audiences and markets.
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