We break down 11 key points to consider before buying a used Android phone so you can feel as confident as possible in your ...

A massive Verizon outage Jan. 14, downed tens of thousands of Verizon phones, with Verizon customers eager to "fix" SOS mode on iPhones and turn off "Emergency Calls Only" on Samsung/Android phones.

Sometimes switching mobile carriers is necessary to get the best price and coverage. But the process can be a hassle, especially if you have to upgrade your phone at the same time. Luckily, with the ...

ICCID is a unique identifier for the SIM card Knowing the SIM number will help you better manage it Users can also dial *#06# in the phone app to locate the SIM number ...

Audit your bill: Separate the base service plan cost, device payments, add-ons, and fees so you can see your true bare-bones price and spot anything you don’t actually use Call and negotiate: Tell ...

There are a few pros and cons of a DIY oil change. For instance, a stuck oil filter is one of the issues that can stump home mechanics. Fortunately, filters usually give way when employing specialty ...

If your new phone no longer supports SIM cards, or you don't want to use them anymore, you can convert to eSIM instead. I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) ...

Whether you're traveling internationally or just looking to change your cell provider, an eSIM is an easy way to add multiple lines to your phone. I started my career with CNET all the way back in ...

Superintendents in four Connecticut districts that implemented cell phone bans over the past few years are seeing improvements in a number of areas. State Rep. Jennifer Leeper D-Fairfield, co-chair of ...

Whether you've recently added a new line to your Android phone for faster internet or gotten a new work SIM, a "SIM Not Provisioned" error message can disrupt your ...

The US Secret Service this week revealed that a probe into a surge of swatting calls against high-ranking officials led investigators to a vast and stunning network of more than 100,000 SIM cards and ...

Don’t have the latest A.I.-powered model? There are still plenty of new features in Apple’s iOS 26 and Google’s Android 16 to make your own. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer has been writing ...