close
The price comparison tools on this website require you to disable Adblock for full functionality. Please consider disabling your ad blocker on our website in order to best take advantage of our tools.
Menu Menu

MyRatePlan Blog

ESPN Updates Its Flagship News App for iOS
ESPN Updates Its Flagship News App for iOS

by Staff on Friday, February 13, 2015

ESPN recently released a new and improved version of its flagship news app for the iOS platform. Formerly called ESPN Sportscenter, the sports coverage company has decided to simplify its name to just "ESPN," while at the same time incorporating a fresh look.

 

Read More

Sling TV Adds AMC Networks Channel, Sports Pack
Sling TV Adds AMC Networks Channel, Sports Pack

by Yael Kent on Friday, February 13, 2015

Dish Network has recently souped-up the network library of its sorely lacking brand new OTT content service, Sling TV.

Read More
Appears in: Television

MVNOs Where You Can Take Your Sprint Handset And Save Some Money
MVNOs Where You Can Take Your Sprint Handset And Save Some Money

by Staff on Thursday, February 12, 2015

So you are thinking of getting out of Sprint, but you don't want to give up the handset you purchased from this major wireless carrier? Not to worry -- Sprint happens to lease some its network to mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). These are smaller wireless providers that make use of Sprint's network but offer significantly less expensive plans than the major carrier.

Read More

Number Of Stolen iPhones Down Ever Since The Introduction Of Activation Lock
Number Of Stolen iPhones Down Ever Since The Introduction Of Activation Lock

by Staff on Wednesday, February 11, 2015

If an iPhone is stolen and the Find My Phone feature has been deactivated, the Activation Lock will stop that device from being re-used by another Apple account. That is how the Activation Lock feature works, and it appears that it is quite effective in curbing iPhone theft cases.

 

Read More

Verizon, T-Mobile Have Most Consistent 4G Service, Per RootMetrics Tests
Verizon, T-Mobile Have Most Consistent 4G Service, Per RootMetrics Tests

by Staff on Tuesday, February 10, 2015

RootMetrics is a company that does testing on wireless network performance independently. The mobile network tester has recently finished its latest round of tests evaluating network speed and reliability, and it has found out that the best overall wireless service provider is Verizon Wireless. 

 

Read More

Exploring Keyboard Apps For Android Devices
Exploring Keyboard Apps For Android Devices

by Staff on Monday, February 09, 2015

One of the great things about the Android platform is its flexibility. And this is quite evident when we talk about virtual keyboards -- you can easily replace the default keyboard on your Android smartphone or tablet with a new one, with a different look and with features that you just might find useful, or cute.

 

Read More

FCC Chief Proposes Strong Net Neutrality Rules
FCC Chief Proposes Strong Net Neutrality Rules

by Yael Kent on Friday, February 06, 2015

In what is being considered a major shake-up, the Federal Communications Commission’s chairman Tom Wheeler announced plans to propose new rules intended to block all wireless and internet providers from slowing, blocking, or showing discrimination against any consumer and their right to access any particular website they choose.

 

Read More
Appears in: Internet

Google Glass Was Ruined By Too Much Hype
Google Glass Was Ruined By Too Much Hype

by Staff on Thursday, February 05, 2015

Every now and then, Google comes up with a good idea. But when it came to Google Glass, a lot of people seem to be undecided if they like the idea of wearable eyeglasses or not. Still, it did not stop both tech experts and casual consumers from talking about it.

Read More
Appears in: Mobile, Wireless

Apple Reportedly Planning To Integrate Beats Into iOS, iTunes, And Apple TV
Apple Reportedly Planning To Integrate Beats Into iOS, iTunes, And Apple TV

by Staff on Wednesday, February 04, 2015

As reported by Mark Gurman of 9to5Mac, Apple is planning to deeply integrate Beats Music streaming into iOS, iTunes, and Apple TV.

Read More
Appears in: Apple

DirecTV Offers $19.99 Bundle For Naew Customers
DirecTV Offers $19.99 Bundle For New Customers

by Yael Kent on Wednesday, February 04, 2015

In an effort to battle Dish Network’s launch of their $20-a-month OTT service, DirecTV is now offering a $19.99 bundle for new subscribers. DirecTV’s new online advertising campaign, “Dish’s Sling TV: Gamechanging or shortchanging?” is aimed toward new customers who find the $20-a-month price point attractive.

Read More
Appears in: DIRECTV

Pages