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Phones Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Starts at $1,999, Available Oct. 23

Apple's first foldable iPhone starts at $1,999, with preorders October 16 and availability October 23. Its two advertised monthly prices are different deals.

Phones iPhone 18 Pro Starts at $1,199, and U.S. Models Are eSIM-Only

Apple announced iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max on September 9. Preorders open September 12 at $1,199 and $1,299 — and U.S. models need an eSIM-capable carrier.

MVNOs Optimum Says Some Devices May Need Migration in T-Mobile 5G Move

Optimum's expanded T-Mobile deal adds 5G Standalone access, with full launch expected in early 2027. Some devices will require an unspecified migration plan.

Deals Mint’s Reported $135 Pairing Has No Stated Five-Year Price Lock

Gizmodo reports a $135 three-month Mint phone-and-internet pairing; Mint shows the component prices but does not label it a formal bundle.

Deals T-Mobile’s $0 iPhone 17 Needs an $830 Trade, Up to 36 Months

T-Mobile offers up to $830 in iPhone 17 bill credits over as many as 36 months. A $0 net price requires a full-value trade and continued eligibility.

Phones Apple Sets September 9 Event: Why an iPhone Upgrade Can Wait

Apple confirmed a September 9 event but no products. Waiting brings more information for iPhone shoppers—but no promise of a better deal.

5G Rural 5G Home Internet Lags Urban Speeds on All Carriers

Ookla’s Aug. 26 tests show T-Mobile still leads 5G home internet. Urban downloads beat rural on all three carriers; AT&T rural uploads are faster.

Carriers Verizon Raises Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ Perk Prices on September 17

Most Verizon Disney bundle perks go up $2 or $3 a month on Sept. 17. The $15 legacy perk is unchanged.

Phones Two Battery Numbers Cloud Redmi's 10,000mAh Launch Claim

Xiaomi says 10,000mAh. PhoneArena reports 9,210mAh. Here's what the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max launch actually establishes for U.S. buyers, and what it doesn't.

Phones Pixel 11 Reviews Point to a Weak Case for Annual Upgrades

Google’s latest $899 Pixel brings better storage and cameras, but Pixel 10 owners have little reason to replace a year-old phone.

5G FCC Clears AST SpaceMobile for Limited 800 MHz Tests

The 30-day trial could advance satellite coverage beyond cell towers, but it does not give AT&T or Verizon customers a launch date.

Carriers AT&T Extends Legacy Plan Price Hikes to More Customers

Some customers who avoided AT&T’s April increase now face $5 to $20 more per month, with the amount depending on their retired plan.