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Understanding 5G Auto vs. 5G On
When configuring your smartphone’s network settings, choosing between “5G Auto” and “5G On” can significantly impact your device’s performance and battery life. Understanding the technical distinctions between these settings is crucial…
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Apple Watch Cellular on US Mobile. Finally. (2024)
We have exciting news! US Mobile is proud to announce the launch of Apple Watch Cellular plans on our cutting-edge Warp network. Starting today, you can connect your Apple Watch…
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What is QCI? Understanding Quality of Service in Mobile Networks (2024)
When it comes to mobile networks, especially 4G LTE, keeping data flowing smoothly and efficiently is key. That’s where QCI—or Quality of Service Class Identifier—steps in. QCI is essentially a…
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Always up-to-date list of eSIM compatible devices (October 2024)
eSIMs are revolutionizing wireless connectivity. Since it first came onto the market in 2016, eSIM technology has slowly replaced physical SIM cards — and experts project that there’ll be 3.4…
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Speed Matters: A Guide to Wireless Speeds 256kbps to 1+ Gig
In today’s fast-paced world, your mobile data speed can be the difference between a seamless online experience and a frustrating one. Mobile technology is everywhere, and it’s essentially a requirement…
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What’s My Phone Number? (2024)
Watch the video above or read on to learn how you can find your number on both iPhone and Android. Ever had one of those moments where you forget your…
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How to Port Your Phone Number to US Mobile in 8 easy steps
Looking to switch to phone carriers but want to keep your current phone number? You’re in the right place. Transferring your phone number to US Mobile is easy and only…
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The 5 Best “Dumbphones” That Are Actually Smart
Remember a time before smartphones ruled our lives? When a phone’s purpose was for calls and texts, the battery lasted for days, and Snake was the height of mobile entertainment….
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How the EU’s push for easily replaceable smartphone batteries could revolutionize smartphone design
The European Union just told smartphone manufacturers to pack up their batteries in a box “to the left, to the left.” In a major move to empower consumers, the European…
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What is an eSIM card? How is it helpful to you?
If you used a cellphone in the last 30 years, you’ve undoubtedly encountered a SIM card. It’s a chip that tells your device which carrier, network, and phone number to…
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What is eSIM and How It’s a Gamechanger for Consumers
eSIM was one of the hot topics at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona 2017. But what is it? eSIM stands for “embedded SIM” (also called eUICC). It’s a standardized…
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5G innovations can make for a better mass transit system
Controversial as it may be, many employers are requiring their teams to return to the office. And after all of the post-2020 modernizations transformed working, shopping, and socializing, it’s about…
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5G is the future of the music industry
5G implementation is still in its infancy. Wireless providers are researching how to create new practices that enhance the way we collaborate, share, and consume, and America’s $15 billion music…
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5G is changing the way fans experience sports
5G – it’s the media buzzword of the decade so far. Industry leaders boast about its next-gen capabilities, skeptics scrutinize its practicality, and online conspiracy theorists claim that it’s in…
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What is WiFi calling? How do you enable it on iPhone & Android?
We’re extremely excited to announce that WiFi Calling is available to all Unlimited and Pooled Plan customers. This has been one of the most requested features by our customers bar…
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