Samuel Contreras

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I write about wireless carriers for a living, and these are the cheap data plans that I'd recommend | Android Central

2 months ago | androidcentral.com | Patrick Farmer |Samuel Contreras |Rajat Sharma

Here are some of the best cheap data plans you can get, from both prepaid and mainstream carriers. Apart from data, these plans include a lot more.
Review: The TCL Linkport IK511 5G gives any budget laptop an internet speed boost

Feb 4, 2025 | androidpolice.com | Samuel Contreras

The TCL Linkport IK511 is a 5G adapter that strips away all but the most essential hardware features to keep the device compact. It looks like a portable SSD with a single USB-C connection, and its thinness makes it easy to slip into a laptop bag. It’s far from the fastest 5G connection you’ll find, but getting online quickly without worrying if your hotspot is charged feels more streamlined than simplified.
Review: Total Wireless is an affordable fit for families looking for an unlimited plan

Feb 1, 2025 | androidpolice.com | Samuel Contreras

Total Wireless has updated its plans to include unlimited data at all tiers along with appealing multi-line discounts. I could spend all day writing about how the vast majority of people don’t need that much data and how unlimited data plans are likely an inefficient use of money, but frankly, a lot of people don't want to think about usage.
4 reasons you should get your cell phone plan through your internet provider instead of a carrier

Feb 1, 2025 | androidpolice.com | Samuel Contreras

When cable companies like Xfinity started offering cell phone service plans, they worked like MVNOs, getting people to bundle another service with their cable plan. The only choice for home internet for some people is a single cable company. These companies often have networking equipment in most homes and businesses in an area, which they use to create a Wi-Fi network for customers. A mobile carrier like Xfinity Mobile is an MVNO that uses Verizon’s network for mobile data.
Don't waste your money on these 5 useless phone plan features

Jan 29, 2025 | msn.com | Samuel Contreras

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Don't waste your money on these 5 useless phone plan features

Jan 29, 2025 | androidpolice.com | Samuel Contreras

Most people know cheap phone plans can help them save on their monthly bills. However, plans can be confusing, making it hard to tell if a new plan is trimming the fat or leaving out key features. Even if you don’t want to switch to a streamlined carrier like Visible, knowing which features you need or don’t need can help you save on wireless, even if you stick with the same carrier. Many of us continue to pay for these common plan features without needing them.
Best MVNOs that use T-Mobile's network | Android Central

Jan 14, 2025 | androidcentral.com | Samuel Contreras |Rajat Sharma |Patrick Farmer

Check out some of the best MVNOs that use T-Mobile's network infrastructure. These offer everything from a few minutes of talk time to unlimited data.
How does Canada's Bell stack up against Verizon?

Dec 5, 2024 | androidpolice.com | Samuel Contreras

Even if you restrict yourself to plans in the US, there are differences in how we think about data and plan features. Unlimited data has become normalized in the US, and many people don't know how much data they use each month. Plus, you have fewer unlimited options if you use a budget carrier or a carrier in another country. No one needs unlimited data. Most people who pay for unlimited could get by on a smaller and cheaper plan.
AT&T is planning $20 billion in stock buybacks and continued fiber investment

Dec 3, 2024 | androidpolice.com | Samuel Contreras

AT&T plans a $20 billion stock buyback to reduce debt leverage. The company aims to expand its fiber business to over 50 million locations by 2029. AT&T prioritizes core connectivity business, focusing on 5G and fiber rather than multimedia ventures. AT&T wants to be the best connectivity provider in America, and ahead of its investor day, the company has announced a $20 billion stock buyback. As reported by Market Watch, AT&T plans to put $40 billion towards buybacks and dividends.
12 Black Friday deals under $25 to take some of the stress out of tech

Nov 30, 2024 | androidpolice.com | Samuel Contreras

SanDisk Extreme microSD card $21.49 $27.99 Save $6.5 If you’ve got a Nintendo Switch or a Steam Deck, your storage space can run out quickly, especially if you have some gift cards for the holidays. This Sandisk Extreme 256GB microSD card has plenty of speed for gaming on a handheld console as well as a phone if you’ve got a budget Android phone that still ships a microSD card slot.