When you’re shopping for a new wireless carrier, you’re most likely looking at coverage, price, devices and how cool their mascot is. But one thing you should also consider is whether their network technology is GSM vs CDMA. These two similar but incompatible ways of connecting to a wireless network can be a huge difference... Read more
If your first thought was to type in, “what is an imei number” on Google, you’re not alone. IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity and helps identify a specific phone across all mobile networks. Think of it as a social security number for your phone, or a fingerprint. It’s a 15-17 digit number that... Read more
When it comes to shopping for a wireless plan, there are probably a bunch of features you’ve heard thrown around, but no other feature is touted as frequently as unlimited* data. If you listened to Big Wireless, you might start to believe that everyone needs an unlimited data phone plan. But while unlimited data is... Read more
Like with peanut butter and paper towels, sometimes the best way to save money is by buying in bulk. With Mint Mobile, it’s the same thing with our wireless plans (we even do that whole free sample thing those warehouse retailers do), because the more months of wireless you buy, the more you save. Never... Read more
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
