May 2026 Cell Phone News Archive collects SaveOnPhone articles from this month, with consumer-first analysis of wireless plan pricing, carrier bundles, and network changes.
- Phone PlansFamily phone plan perks can quietly raise the real monthly billStreaming bundles, upgrade promises, and included extras can make family phone plans harder to compare; shoppers should price the full monthly bill before switching.
- VerizonVerizon spectrum approval: what the FCC deal means for phone customersThe FCC approved Verizon’s $1 billion purchase of Array spectrum, a move that could improve capacity in some markets while renewing questions about rural competition and MVNO options.
- DealsPrepaid shoppers still want phone deals: what to check before jumping to the Big ThreeA new prepaid-switching discussion shows why AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile device promos can still lure budget shoppers, but the real comparison is total two- or three-year cost.
- MVNOsUS Mobile’s cheap unlimited plans: the fine print to check before switchingUS Mobile’s low monthly prices are drawing fresh attention to MVNO plans, but shoppers should compare annual-payment rules, network choice, hotspot data, priority data, taxes, and device promos before moving lines.
- SatelliteAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile satellite venture: what dead-zone coverage could mean for your planAT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile are backing a satellite-to-phone venture for dead zones, but shoppers should compare plan terms, supported phones, and included services before paying extra.
- 5GT-Mobile 5G momentum puts pressure back on Verizon and AT&TT-Mobile’s latest 5G headlines are a reminder to compare real coverage, MVNO pricing, hotspot rules, and switcher payoff terms before changing carriers.
- MVNOsUnder-$25 Unlimited Phone Plans: What the May Price Cards Actually IncludeVisible, US Mobile, Mint Mobile, Tello, and Cricket show that under-$25 wireless plans can still vary on taxes, hotspot rules, promo terms, and high-speed data.
- DealsWireless Bill Watchlist: eSIM, Hotspot and Fee Fine PrintThis week, compare travel eSIM offers, hotspot buckets, price-lock language, and taxes before you switch wireless plans.
- MVNOsTotal Wireless Unlimited Plans: What Verizon 5G Backing Means for SwitchersTotal Wireless is drawing fresh attention to Verizon-backed unlimited plans, but shoppers should compare priority data, hotspot use, BYOD rules, and all-in monthly cost before switching.
- Phone PlansPhone Plan Price Checks for May 2026: What to Verify Before You SwitchRecent carrier plan checks show why shoppers should verify autopay, hotspot, data, network, and one-time fee details before switching.
- T-MobileT-Mobile Prepaid U.S. Pass eSIM: What Travelers Get for $25 to $50T-Mobile Prepaid's U.S. Pass eSIM gives visitors 7-, 10-, 14-, and 30-day options with hotspot data and cross-border talk and text.
- CarriersFCC Wants Carriers to Know Their Customers Before Spam Calls Hit Your PhoneThe FCC is considering tougher carrier customer-verification rules and penalties to reduce illegal spam calls.
- T-MobileT-Mobile Uses mmWave, But Coverage Still Comes Down to Mid-Band 5GT-Mobile still uses mmWave selectively, but most shoppers should compare mid-band coverage, hotspot terms, and plan priority first.
- MVNOsXfinity Mobile Refreshes Plans: What Select and Plus Mean for Your BillMobile Select, Mobile Plus, first-year credits, hotspot thresholds, and activation fees to check before switching.
- CarriersBell Adds $40 Device Handling Fee After Activation Fee BanBell's new device handling fee shows why shoppers need to compare activation, upgrade, and one-time charges before switching.
- T-MobileT-Mobile Satellite Roaming Now Covers Canada and New ZealandT-Mobile's satellite roaming expansion gives travelers another reason to check premium-plan features against the annual cost.
- DealsPhone Plan Fine Print to Check Before SwitchingAutopay rules, taxes, device credits, hotspot data, and price-lock exclusions to verify before moving your line.
- MVNOsCheap Phone Carriers Are Driving the May Wireless StoryVisible, AT&T-network MVNOs, and big-carrier comparisons show why shoppers should calculate total cost before switching.
- NewsWireless News: The May Phone Bill Moves to WatchHow carrier bundles, switcher offers, and home internet pricing affect your May phone bill.
- T-MobileT-Mobile's Big Week: Fiber Cuts, Starlink Bundle, Stronger Q1Wireless industry news explained with a focus on how it affects your phone plan, coverage, and wallet.