June 2026 cell phone news

MVNOs Total Wireless Adds a Western Union Perk to Premium Plans

Total Wireless added a Western Union money-transfer perk to premium plans. Check eligibility, fees, plan price, and cheaper options.

Verizon Verizon's $0 Razr Offer Requires a New Line and 36 Months

Verizon's $0 Razr 2026 deal runs through device payments. Check the plan, credits, taxes, and payoff rules before adding a line.

T-Mobile T-Mobile Keep and Switch Reimburses Up to $800 per Line

T-Mobile says Keep and Switch can reimburse up to $800 per line. Check eligibility, proof, timing, and your real bill before porting.

Coverage Starlink Mobile Reports Raise Questions About Coverage and Cost

Reports say SpaceX is eyeing Starlink mobile service. Check coverage, device support, app limits, and total cost before switching.

T-Mobile T-Mobile Hometown Grants Reach 500 Communities

T-Mobile says its Hometown Grants program reached 500 communities. Use that as context, not a reason to skip price and coverage checks.

Phone Plans Carolina West Wireless Will Shut Down September 30

Carolina West Wireless service ends Sept. 30. Check your number, device, Lifeline, autopay, and Verizon offer before switching.

Phone Plans Unlimited Plan Perks Can Hide a Higher Monthly Bill

Unlimited plan perks can change your real phone bill. Check taxes, fees, hotspot, discounts, and prepaid alternatives before upgrading.

T-Mobile T-Mobile Dynamic CX Targets Congestion at Crowded Events

T-Mobile says Dynamic CX can adapt network performance at crowded events. Check your plan, phone setup, and backup options before you go.

Phone Plans Verizon Plans and T-Mobile Perks Shape the Week's Wireless Bills

Check Verizon's new plan, T-Mobile travel perks, and app rewards against your real monthly phone bill before switching.

Phone Plans Lifeline Eligibility and Recertification Shape the Phone Discount

Lifeline can cut a phone or internet bill, but check eligibility, documents, recertification, and provider rules first.

Security FTC Guidance Puts Spam Blocking and Reporting Back in Focus

FTC guidance says blocking, labeling, and reporting matter. Check spam texts and robocalls before one tap costs you.

T-Mobile T-Mobile Pushes Summer Travel Perks With Plan-Specific Limits

T-Mobile is pushing summer travel perks. Check plan eligibility, roaming speeds, in-flight rules, and booking fine print before counting savings.

Security Carrier SIM Swap Locks Can Stop Fraud and Delay Upgrades

Carrier SIM-transfer locks can slow account fraud, but they can also block your own upgrade. Check Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T settings first.

Verizon Verizon Simplicity Starts at $45 With a $30 Switcher Offer

Verizon Simplicity starts at $45, with a $30 switcher offer. Check fees, hotspot, roaming, satellite texting, and home internet first.

Coverage Big Three Satellite Venture Aims to Reduce Wireless Dead Zones

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon plan a satellite dead-zone venture. Check device support, emergency limits, and plan cost before relying on it.

Phone Plans Verizon, T-Mobile and Cricket Offer Free eSIM Network Trials

Verizon, T-Mobile, and Cricket offer free eSIM trials. Test coverage, hotspot, and switching details before moving your number.

Phone Plans Moving Can Expose Coverage Gaps and Wi-Fi Calling Problems

Moving can expose weak coverage, Wi-Fi Calling address gaps, and hotspot limits. Check these phone-plan details before your address changes.

Consumer Storm Outages Put Phone Power and Backup Coverage to the Test

Severe weather can strain power and wireless service. Check alerts, Wi-Fi Calling, backup power, texting, and satellite options before storms hit.

T-Mobile T-Mobile Tuesdays Turns 10 as Perks Compete With Plan Price

T-Mobile Tuesdays is 10 years old. Check app rules, fuel savings, plan fees, and real monthly cost before switching for perks.

AT&T AT&T Offers $3 Day Passes for Eligible Cellular iPads

AT&T says eligible cellular iPads can buy one-day unlimited data for $3. Check device support, trip cost, and hotspot alternatives first.

Phone Plans Carrier Unlock Rules Can Delay a Phone Plan Switch

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon unlock rules can delay a switch. Check payoff status, account standing, waiting periods, and prepaid terms.

Privacy Supreme Court Lets FCC Location-Data Cases Against Carriers Continue

The Supreme Court backed the FCC process in AT&T and Verizon location-data cases. Here are four privacy checks for phone customers.

T-Mobile T-Mobile Sponsors America250 Events Without Cutting Plan Prices

T-Mobile is sponsoring America250 events. Check access rules, travel costs, coverage, and whether event perks are worth your phone bill.

T-Mobile T-Mobile Satellite Still Depends on Device, Sky View and Plan

T-Mobile satellite service can help in dead zones, but device support, sky view, app limits, 911 caveats, and cost still matter.

Phone Plans AutoPay Discounts Depend on Payment Method and Line Count

Carrier AutoPay discounts can lower the advertised phone bill, but payment method, paperless billing, timing, and line limits matter.

T-Mobile T-Mobile Dynamic CX Uses AI to Adapt Event-Day Networks

T-Mobile says Dynamic CX uses AI to help its network adapt at major events. Here are four checks before you rely on your phone.

AT&T AT&T Updates Fiber Plans and Wireless Bundle Discounts June 7

AT&T says new Fiber plans start June 7. Check wireless bundle discounts, autopay, taxes, availability, and backup rules before switching.

T-Mobile T-Mobile Member Month Returns With Travel, Fuel and App Perks

T-Mobile is promoting June Member Month perks. Check eligibility, app timing, travel value, gas savings, and plan cost before switching.

Deals June Phone Promotions Lean on Bill Credits, Trade-Ins and Bundles

June phone deals can hide bill credits, trade-ins and new-line rules. Check these five details before switching carriers.

T-Mobile T-Mobile Brings New 5G Tools and Perks to USGA Events

T-Mobile is adding USGA 5G event tools and member perks. Here are five checks before you rely on your phone at a crowded venue.