Lately we’ve gotten accustomed to high-end, expensive smartphones. The low-end is still primarily populated with the “dumb” flip-style phones. Apple has opted for selling older versions of its iPhone as “entry level”. HTC, on the other hand, has decided to … Continue reading
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AT&T’s attempt to take over T-Mobile is falling apart
Last week the Justice Department announced it was suing to stop the deal; its leading antitrust attorney said, “Unless this merger is blocked, competition and innovation will be reduced, and consumers will suffer.” AT&T’s lawyers and PR team are now … Continue reading
DOJ Files to Block AT&T’s Purchase of T-Mobile
According to a Bloomberg report, earlier today the U.S. Department of Justice filed to block AT&T’s US$39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA Inc. Their reasons? The DOJ felt the deal would “substantially lessen competition” in the wireless market and would … Continue reading
Unintended Consequences of T-Mobile Data Throttling
For most data users T-Mobile still has “unlimited data” — that slows down once you hit your “full-speed” cap. As some of you may recall, earlier this month I found out first-hand just how slow T-Mobile’s data throttling is. I … Continue reading
AT&T got in trouble for being a monopoly, but that was like 30 years ago
It’s kind of funny that AT&T once got in trouble for being a monopoly. But that was like 30 years ago — it’s not like it’s the ’80s anymore… Right?
AT&T + T-Mobile = Fewer Jobs
“I’m a T-Mobile employee.” “Actually, you were a T-Mobile employee. Sorry about that, now that T-Mobile and I are BFF’s we’re going to do some cutting back.” “What? My wife and I just had a kid!” “Awww! I can recommend … Continue reading
AT&T and T-Mobile: Your New Bill
“Since you two joined forces, my bill has gone up.” “That’s because before you were a T-Mobile customer and now you’re an AT&T customer.” “So now you get AT&T rates!” Source: SaveTheInternet.com
The sad truth about the AT&T / T-Mobile merger
“Welcome to the new AT&T/T-Mobile: it’s less choice without saving you any money.” Source: SaveTheInternet.com