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Geofence Warrants Ruled Unconstitutional—but That’s Not the End of It

Geofence Warrants Ruled Unconstitutional—but That’s Not the End of It

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The 2024 US presidential election is entering its final stretch, which means state-backed hackers are slipping out of the shadows to meddle in their own special way. That includes Iran’s APT42, a hacker group affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which Google’s Threat Analysis Group says targeted nearly a dozen people associated with Donald Trump’s and Joe Biden’s (now Kamala Harris’) campaigns. The rolling disaster that is the breach of data broker and background-check company National Public Data is just beginning. While the breach of the company happened months ago, the company only acknowledged it publicly on Monday after someone posted what they claimed was “2.9 billion records” of people in the US, UK, and Canada, including names, physical addresses, and Social Security numbers. Ongoing analysis of the data, however, shows the story is far messier—as are the risks. You can now add bicycle shifters and gym lockers to the list of things that can be hacked. Security researchers revealed this week that Shimano’s Di2 wireless shifters can be vulnerable to various radio-based attacks, …

AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile declare legal war on FCC

AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile declare legal war on FCC

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The U.S.’s major wireless carriers are preparing to challenge the FCC over a fine totaling $200 million. In statements provided to Mashable, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile signaled their intent to appeal the FCC’s fine, which was doled out to the companies for allegedly mishandling customers’ sensitive location-based data.  SEE ALSO: The FCC is reviving net neutrality. But what does that mean? Earlier this week, the FCC announced that it was fining AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile for allegedly selling access to its own customers’ location data to “aggregators.” The aggregators then resold this access to other third-party, location-based service providers.  In one specific case, one of these aggregators, a prison communication service company called Securus, provided access to a Mississippi sheriff who in turn used this data to track the location of people through their cell phones. AT&T, Verizon, & T-Mobile challenge the FCC According to the three big mobile carriers, the FCC is wrongly holding the big telecom companies responsible for the improper use of their customers’ data. “The FCC order lacks both legal …

T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint, Verizon slapped with 0M fine — here’s what they illegally did with your data

T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint, Verizon slapped with $200M fine — here’s what they illegally did with your data

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What does AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile all have in common? Aside from being the four major mobile carriers in the U.S., these companies have also just been slapped with millions in fines from the FCC. Why? AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile allegedly provided location data to third parties without their users’ consent, which is illegal. “Our communications providers have access to some of the most sensitive information about us,” said FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel in a statement. “These carriers failed to protect the information entrusted to them. Here, we are talking about some of the most sensitive data in their possession: customers’ real-time location information, revealing where they go and who they are.”  FCC fines the biggest U.S. mobile carriers According to the FCC, T-Mobile has been fined the largest amount: $80 million. Sprint, which has merged with T-Mobile since the FCC’s investigation began, also received a $12 million fine. Mashable Light Speed AT&T will have to pay more than $57 million and Verizon will dole out close to $47 million. In total, the …

FCC Fines AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Almost 0 Million for Illegally Sharing Customer Location Data

FCC Fines AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Almost $200 Million for Illegally Sharing Customer Location Data

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The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today announced [PDF] that it has fined AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint/T-Mobile $196 million collectively for illegally selling access to customer location information without consent. Sprint and T-Mobile (now merged into T-Mobile) have been fined $12 million and $80 million, respectively. Verizon has been fined almost $47 million, and AT&T has been fined more than $57 million. The FCC first began investigating the four major U.S. carriers in 2019 after they were found selling real-time location information from customer devices to third-party data aggregators, which led to that location data being sold a second time to private investigators, bounty hunters, law enforcement agencies, credit card companies, and more. Following the investigation, the FCC confirmed that wireless carriers had violated federal law by sharing consumer location data. Fines were proposed back in 2020, but carriers were given an opportunity to provide evidence and legal arguments against the decision before the fines were formally imposed. The fines vary based on the length of time that each carrier sold access to customer …

Starlink vs. T-Mobile Home Internet: Clash of the Broadband Disruptors

Starlink vs. T-Mobile Home Internet: Clash of the Broadband Disruptors

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Is Starlink or T-Mobile Home Internet better? If you’re considering Starlink and T-Mobile Home Internet for your home broadband connection, chances are you live in a rural or remote area with no cable or fiber internet access. Starlink and T-Mobile Home Internet are increasingly popular options for home internet in rural areas as they present significant improvements over traditional satellite and DSL services, and each comes with its unique advantages. Starlink boasts far greater availability, including roaming internet capabilities, but T-Mobile Home Internet will be the potentially faster, definitely cheaper internet provider. Equipment fees further separate the two providers, but both offer unlimited data and no contract requirements. In CNET’s reviews of each internet service provider, T-Mobile Home Internet scored a 7.4 out of 10, one of the highest ratings out of all 40-plus ISPs CNET has reviewed (Verizon Fios has the best overall score at 7.6). Starlink, on the other hand, received a 6.5, well below T-Mobile Home Internet but still higher than competing satellite internet providers Hughesnet (6) and Viasat (6.1).  The review …

Best T-Mobile Phones for 2024

Best T-Mobile Phones for 2024

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We test every phone in real-world scenarios, focusing on its features, design, performance, cameras, battery life and overall value. We document our findings in an initial review that is periodically updated when there are new software updates, or to compare it against new phones from competitors such as Apple, Samsung, Google and OnePlus. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 largely has the same camera hardware as the Z Flip 4. But the new chip brings some image processing improvements. Lisa Eadicicco/CNET Photography Photography is a major focus for most phones these days, so we take pictures and videos of various subjects in a variety of settings and lighting scenarios. We try out any new camera modes, such as Action mode that debuted with the iPhone 14 line, or the Unblur photo tool that launched with the Google Pixel 7 series. Battery life Battery testing is conducted in a variety of ways. We assess how long a phone lasts during a typical day of use and note how it performs during more focused sessions of video calls, …

T-Mobile Debuts ‘Magenta Status’ Rewards for Subscribers

T-Mobile Debuts ‘Magenta Status’ Rewards for Subscribers

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T-Mobile today announced that all of its customers have “Magenta Status,” allowing them to access “one-of-a-kind” benefits from premium brands and services. T-Mobile says that customers can get discounts from “the biggest brands” like Hilton and Hertz. Some of the deals include 15 percent off Hilton hotel brands, no fuel refills at drop off at Dollar Rental locations, one $5 movie ticket per month, and 25 percent off some shows at Live Nation amphitheaters and venues. T-Mobile says that customers can get up to $1,500 a year in extra value. Magenta Status perks are in addition to the T-Mobile Tuesday rewards, with T-Mobile today adding a new “Tuesday” freebie from Little Caesars. The new Magenta Status rewards can be viewed in the T-Mobile Tuesdays app after updating to the latest version. Popular Stories Apple Releasing iOS 17.4 in March With These New Features and Changes Apple last month confirmed that iOS 17.4 will be released in March, and the update includes several new features and changes for the iPhone. Key new features in iOS 17.4 …

T-Mobile Offers Free Ad-Supported Hulu to Subscribers

T-Mobile Offers Free Ad-Supported Hulu to Subscribers

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T-Mobile today announced that people who subscribe to the Go5G Next plan will have free access to ad-supported Hulu content starting on January 24. Hulu is a perk that joins the existing Apple TV+ and Netflix subscriptions that T-Mobile Go5G Next users have access to. T-Mobile says that free Netflix, Hulu, ‌Apple TV+‌, and MLB.TV add up to more than $35 per month or $400 per year in benefits. The Hulu plan that T-Mobile customers are able to access is valued at $7.99 per month, and it does include ads during shows and movies. Hulu says that ads typically play at the beginning of the stream and throughout the video, similar to a traditional TV broadcast. T-Mobile’s Go5G Next plan is the company’s highest-tier plan that includes a smartphone upgrade with trade-in on an annual basis. It is priced at $100 per month for a single line. Popular Stories Apple Just Broke a Tradition It Held for 12 Years Apple has broken a tradition it maintained for 12 years, releasing no new iPads in 2023 …

T-Mobile just added a 4th free streaming service to its Go5G Next plan

T-Mobile just added a 4th free streaming service to its Go5G Next plan

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SOPA Images/Getty Images To watch all your favorite shows, you’ll likely require subscriptions to multiple streaming services, which can become costly quickly. As more people are canceling subscriptions to save money, T-Mobile makes it possible to keep all your favorite streaming services without actually having to pay for them.  On Wednesday, T-Mobile announced Hulu On Us which adds Hulu (With Ads) to its existing bundle of free complimentary streaming services that includes Netflix, Apple TV+, and free season-long subscriptions to MLB.TV.  Also: Ads are coming to Amazon Prime Video this month – unless you pay to opt out To enjoy the complimentary streaming services, all you have to do is be a Go5G Next customer, T-Mobile’s top-tier service plan that includes perks such as upgrading once a year, unlimited premium data and talk and text, and 5G access.  The streaming subscriptions, including Hulu’s, don’t expire, so new and existing customers can simply enjoy streaming as long as they keep their T-Mobile plan at no additional cost.  T-Mobile shares that customers are saving an estimated total of …

Best T-Mobile phone deals Dec. 2023 – No-cost iPhones

Best T-Mobile phone deals Dec. 2023 – No-cost iPhones

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UPDATE: Dec. 28, 2023, 11:45 a.m. EST This article has been updated to include the latest T-Mobile phone deals, pricing, and availability. A quick look at the best T-Mobile phone deals this week: BEST IPHONE DEAL iPhone 15 (128GB) Free with new line on Go5G Next plan or eligible device trade-in (save up to $829.99) BEST GOOGLE DEAL Google Pixel 7a (128GB) Free with new line on most plans or trade-in on Go5G Plus plan (save $499.99) Whether your phone no longer holds a charge, has a spiderweb of cracks on the screen, or is simply outdated, you should be able to find a deal on a new phone at T-Mobile no problem. If you’re an existing customer, your best bet will be trading in your old phone for an upgraded model or switching your plan to the Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan. If you’re currently a customer elsewhere, switching over to T-Mobile could land a free phone in your hands. For those due for an upgrade, we’ve rounded up the best phone deals …