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AT&T eases constrictions, now allows for 22GB per month of data use prior to throttling

It looks like AT&T will allow unlimited data plan customers more leeway before beginning to throttle their data. Users with legacy unlimited data plans can use up to 22GB of data per month without getting throttled. After that, users will see slower speeds in congested areas, with the degree of throttling depending on the amount […]

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Vulnerabilities noted for several models of Seagate external drives, patch offered

If you’re using a Seagate external hard drive, you may want to be aware of both the security risks present on the drive as well as the patch that was just released to fix the vulnerability. A series of vulnerabilities primarily affect owners of Seagate Wireless Plus Mobile Storage, Seagate Wireless Mobile Storage, and LaCie […]

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Apple denies MVNO rumor, defuses idea of company becoming cellular carrier for U.S., European markets

It was an interesting rumor while it lasted, but Apple appears to have nipped it in the bud. Apple on Tuesday directly addressed and denied a recent rumor that Apple was looking to launch its own MVNO service in the U.S. and Europe, thereby becoming its own cellular carrier further down the line. The rumor […]

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AT&T found guilty of data throttling, lack of transparency, issued $100 million fine

Maybe this is the slap on the wrist that AT&T needs to deliver what it offers. Following up on thousands of complaints from customers who noticed lower data speeds on their grandfathered data plan, the FCC has issued wireless carrier AT&T a US$100 million fine for throttling data speeds. AT&T was found to have violated […]

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New legislation requires U.S. wireless carriers to unlock out-of-contract phones

This could come in handy. America’s top wireless providers can no longer refuse to unlock devices for customers who have paid financing plans in full or completed their contract term under a new set of industry rules — agreed to over one year ago — which went into effect yesterday. As part of the pact, […]