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Google Fi finally rolls out end-to-end encryption

It was late last month when Google Fi had bared its plans to launch end-to-end encryption. Now it appears that it is making good on its promise. It is worth mentioning though that the planned end-to-end encryption rollout will only cover phone calls for the time being.

AT&T, Verizon decide to postpone C-band 5G expansion over FAA concerns

Verizon and AT&T have recently decided to delay its 5G network rollout as requested by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Instead of rolling out its C-band frequencies on December 5th, the two wireless carriers have postponed the rollout to at least January 5th. 

Cricket Wireless celebrates 12.4M subscribers by making 5G available across all plans

As Cricket Wireless celebrates adding 2 million customers in the past two years, they have unveiled something exciting for its customers. 

T-Mobile postpones CDMA shutdown to March 2022

T-Mobile has decided to push its CDMA shutdown to a later date.

Visible confirms latest security breach

Verizon Wireless’ prepaid brand, Visible, appears to be the victim of the latest security breach. 

This was reported a few days ago after an employee confirmed the breach through Reddit. The post read:

Former Boost Mobile founder unveils new MVNO called MobileX

Earlier this week, Boost Mobile founder, Peter Adderton, revealed something that he has been working on for quite some time now under his new company, Mobile X Global. According to his announcement, he is working on a new mobile brand called MobileX. 

FCC makes new rules for authenticating SIM swap and number port requests

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently submitted a proposal to change the rules to authenticate the identity of customers porting out from a carrier. Through this change, the FCC hopes it will help lessen SIM swap and port out attacks that customers have been complaining about. 

Here are the iPhone 13 offers from wireless carriers

Apple unveiled its latest smartphone, the iPhone 13, last week. And ever since then, wireless carriers around the country have shared various promotions. 

Here are the offers of wireless carriers:

AT&T is sending out free replacement devices to 3G-only customers

AT&T will soon be shutting down its 3G network. This shutdown is scheduled to take place in February 2022, which will leave a number of its customers without service. Not to mention, they won’t have a functioning device to use. 

The good news is that AT&T is currently offering a free replacement device to its affected customers. 

Boost Mobile plans to acquire Gen Mobile

This week, Boost Mobile announced that it will be acquiring Gen Mobile. Full details about the deal have not yet been shared, but it seems like it will still require approval for the acquisition. 

Dish Network shares that with this new acquisition, they will be able to distribute Boost to a larger segment of the low income population in its quest to expand its market. 

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