RIP: Verizon Wireless One-Year Contract Option


Updated 04/08/11 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Verizon Eliminates One-Year Contract Agreements

Heads up if you're a fan of Verizon Wireless's shorter, one-year contract: the company confirmed today that it would be eliminating the one-year contract agreement beginning April 17. Verizon is one of the last remaining wireless carriers to offer the single-year contract, but it says that due to device subsidies, more customers sign up for a two-year contract to get a lower, up-front cost on Read more

Sprint Offers Free Google Voice Integration, Including Your Number


Updated 03/21/11 10:32 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Sprint Incorporates Google Voice in All CDMA Phones

Sprint announced this morning that it would be the first wireless company to fully integrate Google Voice into its lineup of CDMA phones. Earlier this year, Google announced the ability to port your mobile number to Google Voice, and now Sprint is offering this service free of charge. Sprint customers can now use their mobile number on Google's service and reap all the benefits of Google Voice Read more

AT&T Buys T-Mobile and Becomes Country's Largest Mobile Provider


Updated 03/21/11 8:18 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

AT&T Buys T-Mobile

AT&T was previously the number two wireless carrier in the US, but yesterday's acquisition of T-Mobile has made it the country's largest, overtaking Verizon. The $39 billion deal will make T-Mobile customers part of the AT&T infrastructure, making AT&T the sole provider of GSM cellphones. At first look, the deal will do little to change the plans currently offered to both T-Mobile Read more

AT&T Loves You: 6 Ways It's Keeping Customers From Switching Carriers


Updated 02/14/11 9:45 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

AT&T Free Rollover Minutes and Other Bonuses

The great wireless battle is far from over — while AT&T and Verizon's skirmish has heated up the airwaves once again thanks to the new Verizon iPhone, AT&T seems to be shifting its focus to its customers. Recently, the company has tried to entice users to stay on board by offering them some new deals, discounts, and bonuses. Granted, AT&T hasn't always had the best reputation when Read more

Do You Password-Protect Your WiFi?


Updated 02/09/11 6:35 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

Do You Use Passwords For Your WiFi?

Despite my attempts at educating you on the dangers of leaving your home's WiFi network unattended, it seems that there are a lot of you out there without wireless passwords. According to a new study, 32 percent of people piggyback on their neighbor's WiFi signals in order to hop on Facebook, surf the Internet, or check emails, instead of paying for their own Internet access. Let's face it, it's Read more

Cisco Valet Plus: Easiest Router Setup Ever


Updated 01/21/11 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cisco Valet Plus Wireless Router Review

I never really had a problem with my Apple Airport router at home. It worked just fine, and since I live in a Mac household, I thought it would be the best option for seamless integration with the rest of my gadgets. But after getting the Valet Plus wireless router from Cisco, I don't think I'll ever go back. Not just because I've seen increased rage and fast wireless speeds, or that it was easy Read more

Will You Soon Be Able to Port Your Mobile Number to Google Voice?


Updated 01/20/11 2:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Google Voice Porting Numbers

For a short period of time last night, Google released the ability to port your mobile number to Google Voice for a mere $20. While the option has been removed, and Google released a statement saying that it may not be available to everyone due to testing, the idea that it may be widely released in the future is very exciting. If you've ever dealt with porting your number from one provider to Read more

Weekend Deals: Amazon Selling Phones For a Penny


Updated 11/13/10 3:26 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Amazon and AT&T Smartphones on Sale For a Penny

Looking for a great deal on a new phone? You're in luck — Amazon Wireless has put a ton of new (and some not-so-new) AT&T phones on sale for — wait for it — a penny. That's right, if you're looking for a Windows Phone 7 device, a BlackBerry, or even a sweet little square phone that was all the rage this Summer, then head on over to Amazon's wireless page to pick one up. The sale ends Read more

Innovative Libratone Speakers Let You Ditch Your Wires


Updated 10/05/10 8:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Libratone Wireless Speakers

Wires and cables can create clutter, which can cause a lot of stress for those folks (like myself) that crave organization and clean surfaces. If I had my way, everything would be wireless 'cause it's just more convenient! I've been recently on the hunt for some cord-free speakers to place around my apartment, and it seems I've hit the jackpot with these. Called the Libratone Beat, these Read more