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Christine Torralba's blog

Verizon Wins Reliability Award But Faces Wall Street Trouble

Verizon just earned bragging rights for having America's most reliable wireless network, yet the company may lose one of its most prestigious achievements: a 20-year spot on the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Verizon Just Made Budget Phones Way Less Flexible

If you've been thinking about grabbing an affordable phone from Straight Talk, Visible, or Tracfone, you might want to reconsider. According to a report from Android Authority, Verizon just rolled out a major change that makes these budget phone deals significantly less attractive than they used to be.

What Really Caused Verizon's Nationwide Breakdown

Verizon has put concerns to rest following its massive nationwide outage: the problem wasn't hackers. Instead, the telecom company says a software glitch is to blame for the service meltdown that left millions of customers without phone service.

AT&T Connected Life Brings Google Nest Security to Customers Nationwide

AT&T is jumping back into the home security business with a new service that keeps your cameras and sensors working even when the power goes out. The carrier has partnered with Google and security company Abode to launch AT&T Connected Life, a DIY home security system that runs on your home internet but switches to cellular backup during outages.

T-Mobile Stretches Payment Plans to 3 Years for Tablets and Smartwatches

T-Mobile has officially rolled out 36-month payment plans for tablets and smartwatches, ending its run as the only major carrier offering shorter payment terms. If you're shopping for a new smartwatch or tablet on T-Mobile's website, you'll now pay monthly for three years instead of two—or buy the device outright.

Free Apple TV Ending for T-Mobile Customers in January

If you've been enjoying free Apple TV as part of your T-Mobile plan, get ready for a change to your bill. Starting January 1, 2026, the carrier will begin charging $3 per month for the streaming perk that's been complimentary since 2021.

T-Mobile Launches Three New Home Internet Plans with Wi-Fi 7

Earlier this week, T-Mobile shook up its home internet service with a new three-tiered approach that brought the latest Wi-Fi technology to customers' homes. The wireless carrier moved away from its one-size-fits-all plan and introduced options that cater to different needs and budgets, with the top two tiers featuring Wi-Fi 7 equipment—a first for wireless home internet providers in the United States.

T-Mobile's Satellite Emergency Service Goes Free for AT&T and Verizon Users

Getting stuck without cell service during an emergency just got a lot less scary. T-Mobile announced it's opening up its satellite-based Text to 911 service to everyone with a compatible phone, regardless of their carrier. The service is completely free and works in the 500,000 square miles of the U.S. where traditional cell towers don't reach.

AT&T vs. Advertising Watchdog: The Fight Over Carrier Marketing Truth

When you're comparing wireless plans, you probably assume the ads you see are mostly truthful. But a new lawsuit from AT&T reveals just how often carriers get flagged for misleading customers—and how complicated it gets when one carrier tries to tell you about another's problems.

Verizon's New Home Internet Lite Brings Affordable 5G to Underserved Areas

Verizon just made home internet more accessible with a new budget-friendly option.

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