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Sprint launches iPhone Forever offer in response to T-Mobile promotion, offers immediate iPhone 6s access upon release

If your competitor does it, it’s usually a good idea to do something similar. Wireless carrier Sprint has announced that it will follow T-Mobile’s lead and offer customers who get an iPhone 6 now a free upgrade to the iPhone 6s upon its release. The deal, dubbed “iPhone Forever”, lets subscribers lease a new iPhone […]

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Verizon Wireless, Sprint to pay $158 million in settlement fees for overcharging practices

You might want to check your Verizon Wireless or Sprint bill to make sure it’s accurate. Or at least look into the class action lawsuit against the carriers to see if you qualify for part of the settlement. Wireless carriers Verizon Wireless and Sprint will pay a combined total of US$158 million to settle billing […]

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Tech firms, other organizations setting up resources to help victims of Nepal earthquake, Baltimore riots

Between the events of the Nepal earthquake and the Baltimore riots Monday night, it’s turning into a disastrous week. If you were wondering what you can do to help, a number of tech companies, including Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Viber, have set up Red Cross donations, people-location services and cheap to […]

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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, […]

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Apple begins selling unlocked iPhone 6, 6 Plus units

It’s not cheap, but it’s unlocked and nifty. Per AppleInsider, the Apple Store has begun selling unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models at unsubsidized prices, offering customers the ability to purchase without a T-Mobile SIM card. In the U.S., customers have been able to buy an unlocked iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 […]