AT&T Launches Stream Saver Video Regulating Feature

AT&T is an elite name, offering exceptional cell phone service and other plans to its customers. Recently, this cellular phone service provider has launched a new Stream Saver feature for its customers.

Details About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is an American multinational telecommunications corporation, located at Whitacre Tower in downtown Dallas, Texas. It is the second largest mobile telephone services provider and the largest fixed telephone services provider in the United States. It is the largest telecommunications company in the world by revenue. AT&T has maintained a good name by offering exceptional cell phone service and other plans to its customers. It also offers broadband subscription television services through DirecTV. 

AT&T is the third largest company in Texas, and as of February 2017, it is the 12th largest company globally as analyzed by a composite of revenues, assets, profits, and market value, and the 12th largest non-oil company. As of 2017, it is also the 18th-largest mobile telecom operator worldwide, with 135 million mobile customers. It was ranked at 4 as the world's most valuable brands published by Brand Finance for the year 2017.

AT&T Inc. started its foundation as Southwestern Bell Corporation, one of the seven Regional Bell Operating Companies formed in 1983 in the divestiture of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company following the 1982 United States v. AT&T antitrust lawsuit. In the year 1995, Southwestern Bell transformed its name to SBC Communications Inc. In 2005, SBC bought previous parent AT&T Corp. and took on its branding, with the combined entity naming itself AT&T Inc. and using the iconic AT&T Corp. logo and stock-trading symbol.

This is the brief history of the renowned cellular phone service provider,  AT&T. Now, let’s talk about its latest stream saver video regulating feature:

Back in November we heard the first news of AT&T's Stream Saver feature. When it is activated, the HD video (720p) is reduced to standard video (480p), offering DVD quality video. In this way, the users with a data bucket can save some data while viewing streaming videos. This feature is now automatically enabled on AT&T and GoPhone pre-paid plans.

The stream saver video regulating feature is on by default. So, customers can turn Stream Saver off by visiting the AT&T website and its “Manage my data” account page. Once it is turned off, wait for five minutes and then perform a complete smartphone reboot for the change to fully take effect.

You can even sign up to use AT&T’s standalone unlimited plans. This will consist of the carrier’s $90 a month Unlimited Plus plan, supporting HD video streaming, though total download speeds are reduced for the rest of the month after consuming over 22GB data per billing cycle.

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If you are using the carrier's Unlimited Plus data plan, you will want to disable Stream Saver immediately  because it streams video without limits at a 720p resolution. If you are subscribed to AT&T Unlimited Choice, you do not have to make any changes since streaming is done at 480p.

There is a mixed response to AT&T’s new feature. Let see how it works in the future.

Get Verizon's 5G broadband service for Free

Verizon, a Government cell phone service provider is launching a 5G large-scale test as a home broadband replacement service. It is super-fast but not a full cellular service like 4G LTE. It has been initiated in 11 markets across the US, namely Ann Arbor, Michigan, Atlanta, Bernardsville, New Jersey, Brockton, Massachusetts, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Miami, Sacramento, Seattle and Washington, DC. Verizon Wireless is also known for offering exceptional cellular phone service plans. 

5G is assumed to be 10 times faster in comparison to Google Fiber, which delivers internet services at the speed of 1 gigabit per second. So, this will certainly power all your home browsing needs. As of now, around 400 to 500 people will take part in this trial program. Below are the complete details of the 5G plan:

First, let’s get to know 5G! It is the acronym for the fifth-generation of wireless technology and promises to be electric fast. It is super-responsive, and power efficient; you will certainly like it. Users can enjoy its complete potential in the coming years when the industry will set common ground rules for everyone to follow. The best thing about a wireless connection is that there will be no need for a cable repairman to come into your home and drill holes through the walls to pull in physical lines.

Verizon, a known Government cell phone service provider, is aiming to replace your home cable or DSL modem by combining various principles and technologies to provide home broadband service.  Until now, even Verizon has not confirmed how fast 5G will be, but the internal trials have shown a speed of up to 20 gigabits per second, or 20 times faster than Google Fiber. You might be thinking “when is this cellular phone service provider going to launch its service”?

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Verizon will start rolling out the service this year. Adam Koeppe, vice president of network technology planning, said the company would begin issuing mailers to potential customers by the end of March 2017.

How are users chosen for this service?

Koeppe said that mailers would be sent out to people depending on their location, and how close they are to the 5G infrastructure. Anyone is eligible for the service. It is not restricted to the existing Verizon cellular phone service user or wireless customer. Verizon, the Government cell phone service provider is looking for a cross section of single-family homes, apartment buildings and businesses. Contact Verizon if you get one of these mailers. Its sales team will visit your place to explain the service.

Know the details of the installation process

Since it is a field test, Verizon’s service technicians will come to your home or business to set everything up. Koeppe said that the 5G modem is larger as compared to your standard cable or DSL box. As it is picking up a cellular signal, so there are possibilities that the company will have to add an extra antenna outside your home. You will not have to spend a penny in getting these services.

T-Mobile Introduces Low Cost IoT Packs Offering Wireless Data

Cell phone service providers are doing everything to ensure considerable growth in the wireless sector. They are launching new devices and many kinds of schemes to attract new customers. T-Mobile, one of the four major cell phone service providers in United States, has gone a step further in this regard.

IoT (Internet of Things) Packs launched:

The company had been investing a lot of time and money to promote IoT (Internet of Things) for more than a year. The company is still making efforts in this direction.  T-Mobile has introduced two very affordable IoT access packs offering enough data for wireless service subscribers. The company has introduced these two IoT access packs with the objective of making it very easy to get IoT Devices online.

The Base Plan:

T-Mobile cell phone service subscribers can subscribe to this plan by paying just $20 for a year to get 5 MB data per device on monthly basis. This fee will get reduced to only $6 per year to get the same amount of data per device on a monthly basis. For this purpose, customers will have to complete a one year subscription successfully.

The Step-Up Plan:

This is the second IoT Access Pack introduced by T-Mobile. The company is offering unlimited data to its cellular phone service users at the speed of 64Kbps. As far as the fee for this plan is concerned, it will not exceed $25 per device for an entire year. The company also seems to be executing a marketing strategy on a psychological level by offering $5 off for every device for the first year. It is a limited time offer with the Step-Up Plan.

There are Plenty of Reasons for the Plan:

1. “Like everything they do, the carriers overcomplicate the Internet of Things, and that leads to more hassle and cost for customers,” says Mr. Doug Chartier, the Senior Vice-President at T-Mobile.
2. Usually cell phone makers get wireless modules from one vendor.
3. They also have to buy a data plan from a cellular phone service provider in order to be able to introduce their IoT solutions in market.
4. These plans offered by cell phone service providers are heavily overpriced.
5. All these things together make the process very complex for all device makers active in the market at present.
6. All customers using T-Mobile cell phone services will get modules and data for the development of the next great solution related to The Internet of Things.

What Else?

The company has announced covering the cost of the Sequans Cat1 Module through bill credits regardless of the plan chosen by cellular phone service users.

The T-Mobile think tank continuously is working on Category M and Narrowband IoT next generation modules capable of making use of T-Mobile’s LTE coverage to the fullest.

These next generation IoT modules are also capable of helping IoT customers using T-Mobile cell phone service get options for longer lifecycles and faster data as compared to 2G Networks.

A Few Words about This Announcement by T-Mobile:

The launch of the Base Plan and Step-Up plan for IoT customers, the latest effort by T-Mobile, is to be a recognized part of the fast growing IoT market. Partnerships with companies like Twilio, Sequans and Novatel Wireless proves it perfectly. Now we just need to wait and watch the impact of these IoT plans on the T-Mobile customer base and ROI. It won’t take much time.

Keep coming back to our website and stay updated in this regard.

Rush to T-Mobile Stores for Mouth-Watering Black Friday Deals 2016

The festive season has started in the US with Black Friday on November 25, 2016. This is why T-Mobile, one of the major cellular phone service providers in the United States, is all set to feed on your hefty wallet with mouth-watering deals. T-Mobile Black Friday deals have been up and running since Thanksgiving Day on November 24, 2016.

Don’t Worry!

Are you late on grabbing these deals? It happens to most of the late comers, at least to the best of our knowledge. However, it’s still not too late. Rush to a T-Mobile store and grab any one of the following deals before the time runs out.

Black Friday Deals by T-Mobile for its Customers

Sync Drive Deal: The Company has branded this deal as the easiest way to monitor cars, safe driving and connection to Wi-Fi while you are travelling. If you are a T-Mobile cellular phone service subscriber then you can get this for free for a limited time. However, you must have a 2 year financing agreement and an eligible data plan for this service.

Google Pixel Deal:

The company has been doing its best to inspire you to bring your Google pixel phones to its stores. The company is making the deal mouthwatering with a $325 discount through a two year monthly bill credit after joining a T-Mobile One Unlimited plan. It is your chance to get everything unlimited at the cost of $70 on first line. T-Mobile cell phone service users can also get all this at the cost of $50 on the second line and $20 on third line.

Deal of $100 off on Samsung Galaxy On5:

Rush to your nearest T-Mobile Store immediately to get $100 off on a Samsung Galaxy On5 smartphone. This is one of the best holiday deals of the year by T-Mobile for its cell phone service subscribers. 

$200 for Every Line You Bring to The Un-Carrier through a Trade-in:

The list of deals does not end here. The company is also offering the deal of $200 for every line brought to the Un-carrier via trade-in. It means that cell phone service users bringing their line to T-Mobile will get a $200 prepaid MasterCard. More importantly, you are not going to be capped unless you hit the amount of $2400.

Earlier, T-Mobile was offering a lot more deals. These mouthwatering deals were for those using one of the following three phones:

•    Apple iPhone  7 32GB
•    Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB
•    LG V20 64GB

However, the company has now discontinued this deal.

Summary of the News:

Be on your toes post turkey and rush to your nearest T-Mobile store to get the leftover black Friday deals. Coming to the point, the company has launched these deals for better revenue and to grow its subscriber base. These are very attractive deals. Let’s see how many customers ditch their carriers and join T-Mobile in order to get these deals.

Verizon Wireless Plans to Launch LG V20 Ahead of Other Carriers

Some of the major US carriers like T-Mobile and AT&T have already been expecting a significant number of pre-orders related to LG V20. On the other hand, another major US carrier named Sprint is yet to start taking pre-orders for the same phone until 21st October, 2016.

Although T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T might be releasing the LG V20 on 28th October 2016, Verizon Wireless seems to have some other plans. The company is all set to make the competition fierce. Verizon Wireless has announced the launch of the LG V20 on Thursday October 20, 2016 for its Nevada phone service users. The company has also decided to release the phones for users in its stores a day earlier to beat the competition. The company plans to do it ahead of other carriers in order to seek new growth in the wireless sector. The company announced the availability of LG V20 this week.

The Exact Date of Availability in Stores:   

LG’s V20 is surely going to be ahead of the other carriers as it is likely to be available on Verizon Wireless this week. According to the report by Droid Life, Nevada phone service users will be able to get this phone in Verizon Wireless stores on 27th October, 2016. Otherwise, users can buy this phone on the Verizon Wireless’ website before the date specified.

The Price of LG V20:

Coming to the price, the company has not revealed it yet. However, according to some rumors doing rounds on internet in this regard, the device is likely to cost around $769 to $800. In addition to that, the company plans to offer a free pair of B&O Play earphones to Nevada phone service users who buy LG’s V20. Needless to say, every cellular phone service subscriber in Nevada must be expecting slightly higher prices as compared to the prices set by the other carriers.

The Purpose of launching LG V20 Ahead of Other Carriers:

The company has been struggling to gain new growth in the wireless sector for a long time. Therefore, launching LG V20 ahead of the other carriers in the United States could give Verizon Wireless an opportunity to seek new growth in the wireless sector. This is possible only when the company beats other carriers to the punch. And this might just be a perfect opportunity for the company.

This Is Exactly What Phone Service Subscribers in Nevada Will Get in the LG V20:

At this juncture, it is worth stating that there will surely be some promotions by the company about the handset. Users can expect a 5.7 inch display that is very much capable of supporting 1,440x2560 resolution. It has 4 GB of RAM, a powerful Snapdragon 820 processor and a 3200 mAh Battery. The phone has plenty of other features too.

Coming back to the point, the company may have decided to seek new growth in the wireless sector, yet it will not be easy for Verizon Wireless in the presence of other strong carriers like T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint etc.

Keep coming back to our website as we will keep posting all sorts of latest news in this regard. 

T-Mobile Restores Cellular Phone Services After Serious Network Connectivity Issues

It appears as though this is not a good time for T-Mobile. Recently, T-Mobile’s cell phone service users faced network connectivity issue again. The customers certainly did not appear to be happy with it. They logged into their social media accounts and started expressing their annoyance in this regard.

What Exactly Happened?

A lot of T-Mobile customers lost cellular their connection in places where they should otherwise have full connectivity signals. Customers faced this problem mainly because of a carrier settings update that is related to iOS 10.

Apple Insider Confirmed the Glitch

This glitch has been confirmed by Apple Insider. This technical glitch kept the editor’s iPhon6 totally offline in an area which generally receives full strength of signals. He had to reboot the phone in order to get rid of this annoying problem. 

Customers Reaction

The T-Mobile Cell phone service network wasn’t facing such a problem for the first time. It has happened in the past too, and the customers didn’t seem to be in a forgiving mood this time. They started complaining to the company through social media. Some of the complaints were aggressive as customers were openly expressing their annoyance about the quality of T-Mobile’s network.  Some of the customers even predicted expected excuses about this problem by T-Mobile. Some of them openly threatened to give up using T-Mobile Cellular phone services, particularly after facing a similar problem for a second time in less than 30 days. Customers were also asking for some kind of compensation whereas some customers also complained of their work suffering.

T-Mobile Acknowledged Some Calling Issues

The company acknowledged some sort of calling problem nationwide for a particular period of time during the early hours on Friday morning. Therefore, CEO Mr. John Legere tweeted and said that the company is aware of this issue. He further assured a quick solution to the problem.

T-Mobile Support Staff Got into Action

The Company’s support staff advised all customers facing this problem to restart their phones in order to get connected to the network. Restarting the phone helped many cellular phone service users get connected to the network again. However, this solution did not work well for some subscribers. Some received five bars on their cell phones whereas some users hardly got one or two bars on their phones in the same area. However, they were happy to get connected again to the network. They applauded the way T-Mobile handled the problem and resolved it.

T-Mobile Issued a Statement in This Regard

Now the T-Mobile media department got into action and released a statement on the situation. Actually, the company’s media department confirmed to the associated press that “the issue is fully resolved”. As for the cause of the service interruption, T-Mobile’s media department kept quiet but thanked all customers for keeping their patience.

Although the problem has been resolved, the company should not relax as this has happened twice in less than 30 days. Instead, the company think tank needs to do a lot of serious work to determin appropriate actions to make sure that this does not happen again. Now it will be very interesting to see the way T-Mobile prepares itself to eliminate any possibility of such a problem in future.

T-Mobile Outshines AT&T and Verizon in Customer Satisfaction

T-Mobile tops the four major wireless carriers in customer service ratings, according to the latest report released by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). The US Company has moved ahead of AT&T and Verizon Wireless in the past year. It offers discounts through government cell phone plans in various states.

Internet service and pay-TV companies got poor rankings in the ACSI report as well as a recent customer survey. Wireless carriers performed better than home Internet and subscription TV providers, indicating bigger competition in the mobile market. Claes Fornell, ACSI founder and Chairman said in a press release “Innovation tends to be strongest in markets with multiple companies vying for consumer preference.” “There are numerous wireless carriers and plenty of different cell phones to choose from. The same is not true for pay TV and ISPs, where consumers are usually beholden to a duopoly.”

Out of ACSI's 100-point scale, T-Mobile scored a 74, an escalation by 4 points when compared to last year. AT&T and Verizon lag behind with each getting 71. Where Verizon stuck to the previous year’s score, AT&T stepped up one point since last year. Sprint got a hike by 5 points by moving from 65 to 70 as compared to last year.

Though the total number of subscribers is only half the size of those of Verizon and AT&T, T-Mobile also topped others in terms of number of smartphones sold in the recent quarter. The company has brought some intense changes in recent past such as killing contracts, free international data roaming, data rollover, data exemptions on music and video services, and many more. 

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The company is currently working on network quality, which has remained the biggest issue. It is targeting to buy low-band spectrum to eradicate network issues over rural areas and indoors. Thus the residents of some rural areas having government cell phone plans from the company are going to have better network quality.

The average score achieved by a wireless phone company is usually 71, while scores for home Internet service and pay-TV were 64 and 65, respectively.

AT&T Announced the Launch of Equipment Instalment Plan for Accessories, Up to $400

AT&T, a leading network carrier in the US, has recently expanded its equipment installment payment plan to cover accessories. The carrier said its wireless customers can purchase accessories such as LG Tone Infinim headsets and Bose SoundLink speakers through the plans and pay them off in monthly installments with zero down payment and zero interest.

The network said the offering is only available through itsretail stores. And, the customers can only purchase one accessory per phone number or two per account. The offering only covers accessories priced between $149 and $400. The launch is notable because it will allow AT&T to potentially sell more accessories through its retail outlets, thereby deriving more revenues from the sale of accessories.

The move is also not surprising considering how popular equipment installment plans have become for the purchase of smartphones. The plans generally allow customers to break up the cost of devices into monthly payments stretching across 12, 18 or 24 months, depending on the plan they select, thereby making it easier for customers to afford expensive gadgetry. 

Indeed, AT&T said that fully 90 percent of its postpaid smartphone sales in the first quarter used the carrier's "Next" branded equipment installment plan (EIP), or were customers who brought their own devices to the carrier. That's an impressive figure, considering AT&T only introduced EIP pricing a few years ago. Previously the carrier only sold devices under a subsidized model through two-year service contracts.

Over the past several years, wireless carriers have worked carefully to finance the cost of EIP plans, since they don't immediately receive the full payment for customers' devices. "We continue to find ample demand and great rates in the securitization market to help us manage our Next receivables," said AT&T CFO John Stephens on the carrier's first-quarter conference call.  He further added, "We have received about $1.5 billion in the first quarter, or about the same amount as last year's first quarter."