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technology1 year ago•5 min saved

"FCC Mandates 'Nutrition Labels' for Internet Plans to Prevent Consumer Rip-Offs"

The FCC's "nutrition labels" for internet service providers are now enforced, requiring ISPs to document everything in users' monthly bills, making it easier for consumers to understand what they're paying for. The labels include information on plan names, prices, speeds, early termination fees, data usage, privacy policies, and discounts. Consumers can use these labels to compare services and make informed decisions. The FCC has also raised the broadband standard to 100 Mbps download speed and 20 Mbps upload speed, but many people still lack access to fast broadband.

via Gizmodo|

#broadband #consumer-rights #data-plans

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Mint Mobile to Increase Data Plans This April

Mint Mobile is increasing the amount of data it offers to its customers starting April 14, while keeping its pricing the same. The new prepaid options range from 5GB to 40GB of high-speed 5G/4G LTE data, with the "unlimited" plan now offering 40GB of high-speed data and 10GB of hotspot data. Current subscribers will automatically receive the new higher data plans when their monthly data refreshes after April 14. Mint Mobile is expected to be acquired by T-Mobile in a potential $1.35 billion deal later this year.

via CNET|

#data-plans #mint-mobile #prepaid-plans

technology2 years ago•6 min saved

"Maximizing International Travel with eSIM Technology"

The eSIM, a digital version of the SIM card, is becoming more prevalent and offers affordable cellular data plans for international travel. The physical SIM card is being phased out for Apple phones, and other handset makers are expected to follow. The Federal Communications Commission favors eSIM technology because it makes it easier for people to switch to a different carrier. Activating a data plan on a foreign network with an eSIM is not as straightforward as sticking a different SIM card into your phone, but the benefits outweigh the cons.

via The New York Times|

#data-plans #esim #international-travel