Verizon will now let you add a second number to your phone for $10 a monthDesigned to help you juggle different types of calls, the second number offers unlimited talk and text. But you'll need to sign up before June 5, or the price goes up.March 8, 2024 by Lance Whitney in Smartphones
Like 5G, telcos must seek commercial use cases to move GenAI forwardCarriers must identify compelling use cases for generative AI or risk having to deal with a bumpy road like they did with 5G.March 4, 2024 by Eileen Yu in Artificial Intelligence
5.5G touted as the network to bring improved enterprise connectivityThe advanced version of 5G networks will support new use cases, including for AI.March 4, 2024 by Eileen Yu in 5G
These pioneering companies are working together to develop models for AIThe models will be used to boost customer engagement through digital assistants and chatbots.February 29, 2024 by Eileen Yu in Mobile Carriers
A smartphone without apps? This AI assistant aims to replace them allIf you liked Rabbit's R1, behold Deutsche Telekom's T Phone. The AI-powered prototype will be revealed at next week's MWC.February 20, 2024 by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
Australia raps telcos for sending through bulk SMS that contain scam messagesFive telcos have been called out for breaching the country's anti-scam and public safety rules.February 19, 2024 by Eileen Yu in Security
The best AT&T phone deals this monthCheck out AT&T's deals on the latest smartphones and accessories from Apple, Samsung, Google, and more.February 8, 2024 by Charlie Osborne in iPhone
T-Mobile tops speed tests among the three major US carriers - here's howOutshining Verizon Wireless and AT&T, T-Mobile was the fastest top mobile carrier in the US last quarter, according to Ookla's Speedtest.January 17, 2024 by Lance Whitney in Mobile Carriers
Singapore telcos to let subscribers block international calls in new anti-scam measureScam calls are a big problem. Here's how one country is dealing with this intractable challenge.January 5, 2024 by Eileen Yu in Security
SpaceX launches first Starlink satellites to provide cell service in remote areasThe six satellites will offer direct-to-cell-coverage in dead zones, initially limited to text messages but expanding to voice and data as early as next year.January 4, 2024 by Lance Whitney in Space
For $20 per month, a carrier wants to kill mobile dead zones with a crowdsourced networkHelium Mobile just launched a new nationwide $20-a-month unlimited data, text, and talk plan.December 5, 2023 by Maria Diaz in Mobile Carriers
Optus CEO resigns following service outage debacleThe Australian telco's CFO has taken over as interim chief, while outgoing CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin highlighted her session with the Senate.November 20, 2023 by Eileen Yu in Mobile Carriers