April 2026 cell phone news

News Wireless News Roundup: AT&T Tops Verizon, Free Phone Fine Print

AT&T adds 5x more subscribers than Verizon in Q1 2026, carriers flood the market with Samsung Galaxy S26 deals, and what "free phone" actually costs you.

News Wireless News Roundup: AT&T Hikes, T-Mobile Apple Fee, FCC Test

What changed in U.S. wireless this week — AT&T's April price hikes on older plans, T-Mobile's $35 fee on Apple iPhones, and the Supreme Court's FCC fines case.

News Verizon Launches 'Ultra' Tier for AI Processing

Archive from April 23, 2026: Verizon Launches 'Ultra' Tier for AI Processing. SaveOnPhone explains the wireless story in context for phone plans, carriers, coverage, and consumer savings.

Carriers AT&T Launches Elite 2.0: $110/mo, 250GB Hotspot, Turbo Included

AT&T's new Elite 2.0 plan launched April 16, 2026 at $110/mo with 250GB hotspot, Turbo prioritization, and free tablet and watch lines. What it costs vs. Premium 2.0.

News Amazon Bundles Mobile Service with Prime Rumors Again

Archive from April 16, 2026: Amazon Bundles Mobile Service with Prime Rumors Again. SaveOnPhone explains the wireless story in context for phone plans, carriers, coverage, and consumer savings.

Deals The 5 Best Phone Plan Deals This April — One Is Just $15/Month

The best phone plan deals for April 2026, including plans starting at just $15/month. Compare Mint Mobile, Visible, US Mobile, and Boost Mobile to find the right fit.

News How to Completely Maximize Your Trade-In Value

Archive from April 9, 2026: How to Completely Maximize Your Trade-In Value. SaveOnPhone explains the wireless story in context for phone plans, carriers, coverage, and consumer savings.

Carriers T-Mobile Drops Essentials Plan, Adds New Go5G Tier at $50/Month

T-Mobile is replacing its Essentials plan with a new Go5G tier at $50/month. Here's what the new plan includes and how it compares to MVNOs like Mint Mobile and Visible.

News AT&T Aggressively Expands Nationwide Fiber Network

Archive from April 2, 2026: AT&T Aggressively Expands Nationwide Fiber Network. SaveOnPhone explains the wireless story in context for phone plans, carriers, coverage, and consumer savings.