Unlocked phones still matter for travel. In 2025, check network bands and eSIM support as well as unlock status so your device works where you need it.
Fixed wireless access (FWA) uses radio links - often 4G/5G - to deliver broadband to fixed locations. It offers faster deployments and practical alternatives to leased lines, fiber, or satellite in many rural, suburban, and temporary scenarios.
Signal boosters amplify an existing outside cellular signal to improve indoor or in-vehicle reception. They help reduce dropped calls and speed up data where a usable outside signal exists, but they won't create service from nothing and must meet FCC and carrier rules.
Mobile phones have moved beyond calling to become multifunctional tools for communication, navigation, photography, payments and productivity. Consider features, security and useful accessories when choosing a device.
Wireless internet uses radio waves to connect your device (via a Wi-Fi adapter or cellular radio) to an access point, which forwards traffic to an ISP. Speeds depend on distance, interference, hardware capability, and network congestion.
Local prepaid SIMs and eSIMs let travelers avoid roaming fees by using local mobile networks. Modern phones support physical SIMs and eSIM profiles; unlocked devices let you switch easily.
Prepaid mobile plans let you pay in advance for minutes, texts, or data without a long-term contract. Today they're widely available from major carriers and MVNOs, offer modern features like eSIM and online top-ups, and work well for cost-conscious or flexible users.
Cell-phone boosters capture distant tower signals, amplify them, and rebroadcast coverage indoors or in vehicles. Modern units must support current LTE and 5G bands and be FCC-certified to avoid interference.
Find affordable cell phones without sacrificing performance by checking carrier deals, refurbished options, older models, and key factors like software updates and network compatibility.
Upgrade your cell phone by matching features to your needs: prioritize software updates, battery life, connectivity (5G/eSIM), camera performance, and total ownership cost.
A modern update on a 2006 profile of Singular: the brand was praised for roaming, network strength, and value. Today, verify ownership, 5G/eSIM support, band compatibility, and roaming rates before buying.
Laptops rely on wireless Internet to stay productive on the move. Today that means Wi-Fi, cellular WWAN (4G/5G), and tethering, plus precautions for security, battery life, and data plans.
A mid-2000s Motorola flip phone that offered EV-DO data, Bluetooth, a 1.3MP camera, and multimedia downloads through Verizon. Now a legacy device unsuited to modern 4G/5G networks.
Practical steps to compare prepaid (pay-as-you-go) phones and plans in 2025: check coverage, compare plans by use case, choose the right device, test service, and factor in customer support.
Carriers historically restricted which devices could connect to their networks. Over the past two decades, standards, LTE/5G, unlocked phones, and eSIM have widened consumer choice and clarified certification paths for third-party devices.
Smartphones evolved from niche gadgets to everyday tools. They enable emergency contact, navigation, photography, remote work, and more - but bring trade-offs: distraction, health questions, and variable costs. Modern designs focus on durability and connectivity.
Cingular Wireless built a strong reputation in the 2000s for GSM-based compatibility and international roaming. The brand was rebranded into AT&T Mobility in 2007, and its legacy continues in today's LTE/5G networks and roaming services.
Modern vehicle tracking combines GNSS positioning, cellular and satellite comms, and cloud telematics to deliver real-time location, geofencing, diagnostics and fleet intelligence for theft prevention and operational efficiency.
Atomic clock radios sync consumer and infrastructure devices to national atomic standards via radio broadcasts, GNSS, or network protocols. They support everyday convenience and critical systems - telecom, finance, power, and science.