Stay Secure
New authentication standard may let you ditch passwords across the web
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Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox are all slated to support a new web authentication standard that could replace passwords.
carriers
Power shift
How cellular PCs will shift carriers in Microsoft's favor
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As cellular PCs bring the most prolific desktop OS to the cellular roadmap and gives users more flexibility with carrier choice, Microsoft will gain more power with carriers. Microsoft's telephony-enabled pocket PC will benefit from this shift.
cheap cheap
These are the cheapest data plans you can buy in the U.S.
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The absolute cheapest plan around probably doesn't work for everybody. Take your usage habits and needs into account and then pick the plan that's right for you. We're here to help.
Informed consumer
5 things you need to know about switching wireless carriers
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Switching phone service doesn't have to be a chore.
MVNO
The best alternatives to T-Mobile
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If you like T-Mobile's coverage, check out these alternatives that use T-Mobile's coverage.
Sensible budget
The secret to saving money on cell phones and wireless service
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You can save money on your phone and plan if you do a bit of homework before you buy.
By the numbers
Why you don't need an unlimited data plan
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The numbers are in, and they say you probably don't need an expensive unlimited data plan.
Outside the box
What are the advantages of using an alternative carrier?
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Using an alternative to the big four wireless providers is a great idea for many people. Here are some reasons why.
cheap cheap
These are the cheapest data plans you can buy in the U.S.
The absolute cheapest plan around probably doesn't work for everybody. Take your usage habits and needs into account and then pick the plan that's right for you. We're here to help.
More ways to pay for apps
Windows 10 carrier billing expands to the UK and Italy
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Microsoft and Boku have announced that carrier billing support for the Windows Store has been added for customers in the UK on O2 and in Italy on Wind for Windows 10 PC and Mobile devices.
How much is being used?
Track your data in Windows 10 with the Network Data app
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Need to keep detailed usage of all your network data preferablly broken down by network device (e.g. WiFi, cellular)? Network Data for Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile is the app you need to keep your data cap in check.
Charge it
Carrier billing comes to Windows 10 through Boku
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The idea of buying apps and games through your cell phone carrier is not new on mobile, but it is a novel idea for those on desktops, laptops, and tablets. Today, Microsoft is officially partnering up with Boku to bring carrier billing to Windows 10 proper with direct integration in the Windows Store. The partnership is kicking off with Sprint and Swisscom although more carriers are...
CARRIER BILLING IS HERE
Globe brings carrier billing to Windows Phone owners
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Globe has announced support for carrier billing on the Windows Phone platform. The carrier boasts the move as the first in the Philippines to support Microsoft's platform in the region.
Legere gonna Legere
John Legere gets fired up about future of mobile internet
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T-Mobile CEO, John Legere, has put a call to action out for smartphone users to take a stand. He is concerned about the future of mobile internet, and wants you to be too.
CARRIER BILLS
Three UK adds carrier billing for Windows Phone
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Carrier billing is a useful feature for those who wish to purchase content from the Windows Phone Store and be charged through their operator. Three UK has added support for Microsoft's mobile platform. The company confirmed the addition of carrier billing on Twitter earlier today. @DanOffTheRadio Hi Dan, yep, this will be charged to your bill. It's a new option we've introduced....
Buy Apps without a Credit Card!
Everything you wanted to know about Operator Billing
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It was the end of 2014 when we reported that Idea Cellular subscribers in India can now buy app and games from the Windows Phone Store via operator billing (or carrier billing). Idea Cellular is India's 3rd largest mobile operator, with over 150 million subscribers. Microsoft and Idea Cellular introduced operator billing on the Windows Store for Idea subscribers. This partnership...
Pay with your bill
Windows Phone expand its carrier billing to more countries
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Owners of Windows Phone devices in China, India and Brazil can now pay for apps in their local Windows Phone Store via their wireless carrier instead of a credit or debit card. In an announcement today, Microsoft stated: "Today we're proud to announce that Windows Store has become the first global smartphone platform to enable carrier billing for app purchases in China through...
What an idea
India's Idea enables carrier billing for Windows Phone
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It looks like Indian carrier Idea has enabled carrier billing for Windows Phone, which allows customers to purchase digital content from the Windows Phone Store with their phone balance. Several users on our forums have already confirmed that the option is now working for them, and if you're an Idea customer, head on over to the payment options on your phone to check if it is available...
Its a deal
Score a Lumia 635 on the cheap from Fido for $150
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If you're based in Canada and looking for a great deal on a Lumia device, Fido has your hookup. You can now score an 'all-in-one prepaid kit' from the carrier that sports a Lumia 635 along with a $20 prepaid airtime voucher for a cool $150. The kit, which comes in a unique dog bone-shaped tin, appears to be the cheapest route to a new Lumia 635 in Canada, with the closest off-...
More 4G please
UK to hold 4G LTE spectrum auction next year
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UK communications regulator Ofcom has today announced more radio spectrum will be available at auction for mobile operators next year. The two bands that will be up for grabs are the 2.3GHz and 3.4GHz frequencies that will offer high data capacity for the increasing use of mobile connectivity. The 2.3GHz band has been deployed in 10 countries outside Europe, including China, India...