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Verizon allows for partial removal of UIDH “perma-cookie”, leaves some elements behind

This is the kind of thing that makes you wish your wireless carrier was humanoid, anthropomorphic and had a face you could punch at your leisure. Despite criticisms and public outcry, Verizon isn’t giving up on its UIDH “perma-cookie” advertising program—but the company will give subscribers a larger say in the matter. Verizon customers will […]

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Some users experiencing Wi-Fi-related issues after OS X 10.10.2, iOS 8.1.3 updates

If you’re slamming your head against a nearby object about your Wi-Fi performance after the OS X 10.10.2 and/or iOS 8.1.3 updates, you’re not alone. Per Macworld, a second OS X 10.10 update, labeled 10.10.2, was publicly released Tuesday. Leading off the improvements offered in the update was “resolves an issue that might cause Wi-Fi […]

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T-Mobile launches “Un-carrier 8.0”, data stash feature promotion

It might not be the most ground breaking promotion to ever exist, but it could come in handy. Per 9to5Mac, wireless carrier T-Mobile announced its latest Un-carrier initiative on Monday with a new “Data Stash” feature that allows customers to bank unused data and carry it over month-to-month for up to a year. The carrier […]

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T-Mobile offers cheaper family plans, other deals in promotional efforts to win marketshare

The wireless carrier price wars continue. And maybe you can use it to your advantage. Per Macworld, T-Mobile is rolling out yet another limited-time offer on wireless service, this time bringing the cost of unlimited data way down for families. The carrier is now charging US$100 per month for two lines with unlimited 4G LTE […]

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Sprint launches new promotion, offers to halve the wireless bills of customers switching from AT&T and Verizon

Sometimes competition is a good thing. Per Re/code, Sprint unveiled an aggressive new price promotion Tuesday that it claims will halve the bills of customers who defect from AT&T and Verizon in the latest salvo of an increasingly bitter price war. Under the terms of the deal, which kicks off Friday, a customer can bring […]