Gadgetwise Blog: Q&A: Ditching Dial-Up for 3G
Both AT&T and Verizon offer ways to use their networks for Internet connections that are typically faster than dial-up service.
Media Decoder Blog: With Verizon’s $3.6 Billion Spectrum Deal, Cable and Wireless Inch Closer
The purchase by Verizon Wireless of spectrum licenses from Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks points to a day when television, broadband, home phone and cellphone service appear on a single monthly bill.
Gadgetwise Blog: Q&A: Multitasking on Mobile Phones
Why you can talk and surf on AT&T phones but not on Verizon.
Gadgetwise Blog: Wal-Mart’s Unlimited T-Mobile Data Plan
In partnership with Wal-Mart, T-Mobile will offer a $30 month pre-paid plan with unlimited text and data.
Gadgetwise: How to Pick the Best iPhone 4S Carrier
There are now three iPhone 4S carriers. Here’s one way to calculate which one is best for you.
Gadgetwise Blog: Choosing the Right iPhone Data Plan
Sprint has the best deal, but if you don’t like Sprint, then AT&T has a slight price advantage over Verizon.
Bits Blog: Carrier Rivalry Sharpens as iPhone Comes to Sprint
As the iPhone migrates to another carrier in the United States, expect the competition between the major wireless companies to get much fiercer.
Gadgetwise Blog: Verizon’s Prepaid Plan Cut By Nearly Half
Verizon lowered the cost of its prepaid voice and messaging plans, but they are not necessarily the best deals in town.
Bits Blog: Will Cell Coverage Hold Up During Hurricane Irene?
As Hurricane Irene makes it way up the East Coast, cellphone carriers are taking precautions to minimize impact.
Bits Blog: Gaps in Cell Service After Earthquake
Cellular services across all major American wireless carriers suffered after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Virginia.
Gadgetwise: Verizon to Drop Unlimited Data Plan
Verizon will switch to a tiered-pricing plan for mobile data on July 7, abandoning unlimited-data plans. But one market-research firm says it won’t make a huge difference to many consumers.
Gadgetwise: Like All Good Action Heroes, Casio’s Commando Is Tough — but Complex
The Casio G’Z One Commando is a shock and water resistant phone with apps for outdoor types, but its many features make it complicated.
