You’ve probably seen the term LTE floating around when you’ve shopped for a new phone. But what is the meaning of LTE? LTE stands for Long Term Evolution. It’s the standard way our wireless data is transmitted (which means it’s the way our phone connects to the internet using cell towers) and what allows you... Read more
Breaking up with Big Wireless? Welcome to the single’s club. How do you pick the best phone plan for one person? We get it. It’s tough out there for us single planners. Most other wireless companies only offer their best value once you add people on your plan. But what if you want an affordable... Read more
Every year, the percentage of seniors that own a cell phone or smartphone goes up. According to Pew Research Center, 92 percent of Americans over the age of 65 own a cell phone, and 61 percent own a smartphone. But if you’re a senior looking for a new plan, how do you choose the right... Read more
VoLTE is short for Voice over Long Term Evolution and it’s basically the way our phones transmit our voices during calls. If your phone uses Voice over LTE, calls are placed using your LTE connection. Prior to using LTE, calls were transmitted to a separate channel, which would lead to your internet connection slowing down... Read more
Ever since the first caveman negotiated the price of a new spear down from three stones to two, someone has been getting the short end of the stick (literally) when it comes to deals. And with many of the myths that Big Wireless spreads around, that person might be you when it comes to your... Read more
Ah, the age old debate- to use cellular or not to use cellular. The answer is pretty simple if you can remember a few tricks. The main difference between Wi-Fi and cellular data (also called “mobile data”) is how your device is connecting to the internet. Cellular allows you to access the internet, apps, Twitter,... Read more
In this article: What is mobile data? How do you measure mobile data? How many MB in a GB? What is a megabyte? What is a gigabyte? What are terabytes and kilobytes? Bytes Chart How much data is 1GB? How much data do you need? How can you check your data usage? How can you... Read more
There comes a time when you’ll want to leave your old, Big Wireless phone carrier behind for less-expensive pastures. But when is that time to switch phone carriers? Maybe you’re streaming more than you used to, or adding loved ones onto your plan. Maybe you’re going through a midlife crisis (the kind where you want... Read more
There’s nothing quite like the feeling you get after a solid decluttering session. For whatever reason, people tend to accumulate stuff, like all the time. Not only in your house, but in your phone too…we’re looking at you random calorie tracking app that doesn’t really help. It’s time to organize your phone. Cleaning out your... Read more
On the surface, SIM cards might seem complicated, especially for such a small, yet integral, part of your phone. But their function and how they work is actually easy to understand—especially with us on your side. So, whether you’re researching SIM cards because you’re switching yours to a new phone, because you’ve just received your... Read more
