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How to save money on your phone bill with an MVNO
Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) offer wireless plans at significantly lower costs compared to major carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. These providers can help consumers save money on their monthly phone bills.
What the world's oldest telecommunications company looks like today
AT&T, the world's oldest telecommunications company, continues to be a major player in the industry. Despite numerous evolutions and changes throughout its history, the company maintains its significant presence and influence in the telecommunications sector.
Starlink Dishes as Cell Towers: SpaceX Sets Its Sights on T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon Subscribers
SpaceX is planning to build its own terrestrial mobile network to compete directly with T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. The company intends to leverage Starlink dishes equipped with cellular base stations to offer a service that CEO Elon Musk and President Gwynne Shotwell believe will be superior to current offerings. This move represents a significant shift from their current direct-to-device service, which acts as an add-on to existing carrier networks.
AI Yi-Yi!
A bipartisan bill has been proposed that would allow the Department of Homeland Security to order the throttling or complete shutdown of the most powerful AI models. The bill includes potential fines of up to $20 million per day for non-compliance. AT&T is also mentioned in relation to its involvement with AI.
Sony's attack on physical goods spreads to Crunchyroll as it adds a $14 subscription requirement just to access its…
Crunchyroll, owned by Sony's Funimation, is implementing a significant change to its online store, requiring Mega or Ultimate tier subscriptions to make purchases starting in August. This move, which follows the absorption of Right Stuf, means only subscribers paying $13.99 or $17.99 per month will be able to access the store, impacting the availability of physical anime and manga merchandise.
33 years later, the 3DO could make an unexpected comeback, but the '90s console revival is already being branded as…
Empire Interactive has announced its acquisition of the 3DO trademark and selected intellectual property rights, sparking a potential revival of the 1990s console. However, the legitimacy of this claim is being contested by Throwback Entertainment, which asserts ownership of the assets, and former Limited Run Games CEO Josh Fairhurst has expressed skepticism about the revival's validity due to the complex web of rights and trademarks involved.
Evening Mobilization
Ars Technica reports that California alleges AT&T misled the FCC in its efforts to discontinue an older telephone network. The article suggests this action was expected by some.
AT&T now offers $3 day passes for 'unlimited' iPad cellular data
AT&T has introduced a new option for iPad users, offering day passes for cellular data. This allows users to purchase temporary access to 'unlimited' data for a single day without committing to a monthly plan or contract.
Motorola Edge 2026 Hits The Smartphone Market This Month With Affordable Premium Features
Motorola has launched the motorola edge 2026 smartphone in North America, featuring a 50MP triple camera system, 60W TurboPower charging, and AI enhancements for photography. The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7450 processor and boasts a 6.3-inch Super HD AMOLED display. It will be available for $599 USD starting June 11 in the United States and Canada.
Evening Legal Briefs
Meta has reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed by a US school district concerning social media addiction. In separate legal news, AT&T is suing California to discontinue an old phone network.
AT&T is letting you 'build your own' wireless plan starting at just $15 a month
AT&T has introduced a new 'build your own' wireless plan, with pricing starting at $15 per month. This base plan includes 1GB of data, with options to customize further.
Morning Metaverse
The FCC has reportedly angered small carriers by allowing AT&T and Starlink to purchase EchoStar spectrum. Separately, Kickstarter has allegedly been forced to ban NSFW content due to demands from Stripe. YouTube is also evolving its TV app.
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon join forces to eliminate mobile coverage dead zones
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are collaborating to enhance mobile coverage in areas with dead zones. The rival carriers will combine resources to improve satellite capacity and boost connectivity in underserved regions.
GTA maker Rockstar has until tomorrow to pay hackers or they’ll release stolen info
Rockstar Games has confirmed a limited data breach affecting third-party analytics software, with hackers ShinyHunters demanding payment to prevent the release of accessed company information. While Rockstar claims no critical data was compromised, the incident follows previous hacks and could potentially impact future plans or cause delays for Grand Theft Auto 6.
‘Pay or leak’: Hackers breach Rockstar Games and demand ransom with a graphic straight from Cyberpunk 2077
Hackers known as ShinyHunters have breached Rockstar Games' security, exploiting a vulnerability in the AI analytics tool Anodot to access their Snowflake data warehouse. The group is demanding a ransom and threatening to leak sensitive information, using a ransom demand graphic styled after Cyberpunk 2077. Rockstar Games has confirmed the breach but stated it has no impact on the organization or its players.
AT&T now offers a single subscription for both wireless service and home internet
AT&T has introduced OneConnect, a new service allowing customers to combine wireless service and fiber home internet into a single subscription starting at $90 per month. The plans include unlimited mobile data and up to 1Gbps home internet speeds, with options for multiple devices and phone lines, potentially offering significant savings for users.