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Will AT&T Pay a Break Up Fee to T-Mobile?
According to a news item making the rounds this morning, AT&T may well be on the hook to the tune of 6 billion bucks if the proposed merger with T-Mobile isn’t approved by the FCC. If the feds refuse to allow the $39 billion deal to go through, AT&T will pay out $3 billion in [...]
Do You Have a Broadband Choice?
Usually when an ISP is discussed, it is directly related to how fast their speeds are or how good their customer service may be. I often see someone get angry with their provider and Tweet out that they are planning a switch to someone new. We take for granted the fact that there are many [...]
AT&T Admits It Cannot Handle the Traffic
The truth? You can’t handle the truth! This quote from the movie “A Few Good Men” pretty much sums up the way I feel about the news flying around the web today regarding AT&T. I’m angry – much as many of you are. Guess what, oh darling AT&T? We already knew you couldn’t handle our [...]
What Would You Say About the AT&T and T-Mobile Deal?
If you were given a voice about the proposed T-Mobile buyout, what would you say? Do you feel that your voice matters in this situation? Even though the $39 Billion purchase has yet to go in front of the government for review, Consumers Union wants to know what you think. You can send an email [...]
Why Are You Still Paying for Unlimited Data?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Pretty much since the beginning of time, I’ve had an unlimited data plan on my iPhones. That feature costs me about thirty bucks each month. I also have an unlimited plan on my iPad 3G, which costs another thirty smackers. You [...]
How to Get Free Rollover Minutes from AT&T
The rumors are true. If you’re an AT&T iPhone user, you can get 1,000 free rollover minutes by texting YES to 11113020 by March 31, 2011. That’s all you need to do. What are you waiting for? Unless you’re reading this post long after the offer is valid. In which case, don’t you wish you [...]
The Day iOS Fragmented
As I type that title, there’s a line from an old song running through my head: “the day the music died”. Cue a scratchy album version of American Pie as I write, please. iPhone fans and critics alike have waited for weeks now to see if the iPhone on Verizon will function exactly as its [...]
Will You Be Switching from AT&T to Verizon?
Up until today, AT&T had an exclusive lock on the iPhone. Now that it is available on the Verizon network, people are wondering whether or not they should be changing providers. When King5 news came to my house earlier today, Dad and I sat down with the reporter to talk about all of these types [...]
Bring Your Phone Number to Google Voice – for a Fee
You will soon be able to port your current telephone number over to your Google Voice account – for a small fee, that is. For the nominal cost of twenty bucks (payable via Google Checkout), you can terminate your current service plan – and likely rack up some early termination fees. Think about it, though… [...]
AT&T Doesn’t Want You to Text and Drive
AT&T’s Txtng & Drivng Campaign urges consumers to realize that ‘It Can Wait’. This documentary featuring families affected by texting while behind the wheel is being distributed to educators, government officials, safety organizations and public as part of a educational awareness campaign. The man who shot the documentary for the company has himself now stopped [...]
Do Stormtroopers Listen to Music?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed What kind of music do you listen to? Well, that’s what was asked of the stormtrooper, so… here’s the answer, as recorded live – with questions being taken from Twitter. This is a great question. Like all people, Stormtroopers have eclectic [...]
AT&T Billing Problems
This is a guest post written by community member Bradley Wind. I have not edited any part of the original email, other than for spelling or grammatical corrections. Hey Chris… I have enjoyed your work for years and finally have a reason to contact you. Not sure if you’ve been following this issue already or [...]
A Letter from AT&T
Mike Maxwell, Vice President and General Manager for AT&T (Pacific Northwest & Alaska) took time out of his busy day to send me a nice form letter: I am writing to thank you for choosing AT&T for your wireless service, and to update you on exciting plans we have to make your wireless experience even [...]
That Which Smells Like a Rose
Over on our questions and answers community, ageekmom asked everyone what their favorite scent or smell is. This may seem like something completely wacky for me to write about, but I cannot help but have a million things running through my head as I read the answers given thus far. I found myself agreeing with [...]
I’m Not in Love – an Android vs iPhone Song
Imei has decided it’s time to make a change and begin using the iPhone 4 in her daily life. Following is the post she wrote to explain her choice. You’ve probably heard me as “the voice of reason” when it comes to Android vs. iPhone. I believe Android gives iPhone a run for its money [...]
