Have you ever looked down at your phone and wondered, “why is my phone so slow?” Maybe you’re trying to quickly type in directions on Google Maps to get to your destination, or maybe you’re just trying to figure out if it’s worth sitting through all the movie credits to see that extra scene. Either... Read more
Not to get all “back in the day” but you used to have to purchase your music one album at a time on a cassette or a CD and then listen to it on a device designed solely to play cassettes or CDs and nothing else. It was exhausting. Now you have all of your... Read more
If you’re an avid fan of haul videos, puppy videos and “baby hears mom’s voice for the first time” videos, you’re probably on YouTube a lot. And you’re probably wondering two things: does the YouTube app use data and how much data does YouTube use? Not to alarm you, but streaming videos is one of... Read more
So you’ve upgraded to a new phone. Congrats. Whether you’ve completely switched wireless carriers and are looking to start fresh, or you just upgraded to a next gen device, you now have an old phone you don’t know what to do with. We get it, electronics disposal can be tricky. And while breaking it in... Read more
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
