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FCC looks into cell phone radiation, decides to keep limitations same as before

, Mar 30th 2013 Discuss [0]

Our cell phones go with us just about everywhere: at school, work, in our pocket, in bed. Those who have been around long enough will have heard ever-changing stances on the health safety of the handsets, with some claiming that the radiation causes brain tumors and others claiming that there are no health problems associated with phone use. All was quiet on the health front until last year, when the government said it was time to take another look at acceptable RF levels. Read The Full Story

T-Mobile’s “Wi-Fi Calling” security vulnerability leaves subscribers at risk [UPDATE]

, Mar 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

It seems to be a bad week for cell phone safety, with another vulnerability coming to light, this time concerning T-Mobile's Wi-Fi Calling feature. While the feature is handy for those who want to save minutes and utilize the Internet connection they already have available, it is also a potential hazard when it comes to keeping your personal texts and calls secret. Researchers at the University of California, Berkley are credited with finding the problem. Read The Full Story

More congress members fight cell phone unlocking ban

, Mar 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

More members of congress are joining in on the fight to repeal the ban on cell phone unlocking. Several senators and representatives are voicing their opinions about the issue and a few are planning on introducing bills to fight it. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar announced yesterday that she was drafting a bill to legalize cell phone unlocking. She stated yesterday, "I will continue to work to advance commonsense measures to protect consumers and promote competition.” Read The Full Story

North Korea to switch on 3G network for foreigners by March 1

, Feb 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

By March 1, foreigners in North Korea will be able to access the Internet via a 3G mobile network. This is achieved by using a SIM card that is available for purchase for a lowish fee, but is unique to visitors. Those who live in North Korea are limited in their access to mobile services, and still won't have access to the World Wide Web. The network will be provided by Koryolink. Read The Full Story

T-Mobile announces GoSmart Mobile unlimited prepaid service

, Feb 19th 2013 Discuss [0]

T-Mobile has announced a new service that gives users access to inexpensive unlimited prepaid plans. Call the GoSmart Mobile plans, they start at $30 a month, and are aimed at those who don't want to be locked into a contract, and who want to avoid high monthly costs without sacrificing in their mobile usage. According to the Seattle Times, this is the first time T-Mobile has unveiled its own separately-branded service. Read The Full Story

Verizon awarded #1 in customer care by JD Power

, Feb 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

Verizon has once again earned top-slot for customer care and service, according to JD Power and Associates. This marks the carrier's fourth year straight as #1, something it isn't showing any signs of letting go of in the near future. The status is based on ample amounts of feedback and surveys, with online, telephone, and in-person customers all being considered. Read The Full Story

Hands-free texting while driving is still dangerous, according to studies

, Jan 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

Texting while driving is obviously really dangerous, and many states have already banned the use of mobile phones altogether while driving, with more and more states moving closer to that goal. However, with voice controls in smartphones becoming more prevalent, drivers are resorting to hands-free texting in the car, but recent studies show that hands-free texting is just as dangerous as hands-on texting. Read The Full Story

PA Consulting creates mobile basestation with Raspberry Pi

, Dec 22nd 2012 Discuss [0]

PA Consulting has created a mobile phone basestation using the Raspberry Pi. In doing so, they replaced a giant 30-foot GSM cell basestation that is scarcely larger than your Internet modem. The consulting group based in Cambridge, UK, detail briefly how they achieved this in a video that you can watch after the jump. Read The Full Story

Boost Mobile to throttle data starting January 20th

, Dec 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

Boost Mobile announced on Tuesday that it will begin throttling data for customers who exceed their data limit. The throttling will go into effect on January 20, and will persist from when the users exceed their data cap to when the next billing period starts. This follows a (very) similar announcement from Virgin Mobile, which is also throttling data. Read The Full Story

Blockbuster plans to sell phones at its retail stores, sources say

, Dec 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

Some individuals claiming to be on the inside have revealed that Blockbuster plans to sell phones at its retails stores, of which there are about 850. The company already offers phones online from the likes of T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon. This information comes via Bloomberg, where the unnamed sources provided a few details. Read The Full Story

NYPD building database of call records from stolen phones

, Nov 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you happen to ever get your cell phone stolen in New York City, the New York Police Department will be on the case. They've been quietly building a collection of phone call records from victims who report their mobile phone stolen. They subpoena all call records from the day that the phone was swiped and onward. Then, they add the call records to a searchable database. Read The Full Story

AT&T and T-Mobile waive late fees for customers affected by Hurricane Sandy

, Nov 2nd 2012 Discuss [0]

AT&T and T-Mobile are offering waived late fees and extended service for users in states affected by Hurricane Sandy. The storm has caused widespread outages in both electricity and mobile phone service along the east coast. In addition, both companies are offering customers ways to charge their mobile devices. Read The Full Story
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