AT&T is raising the rates for sending text and picture/video messages to 20 and 30 cents, respectively, giving customers a chance to break free of their contract without early termination fee if they use the now-classic “materially adverse changes to contract” argument. Inside, how to deploy that tactic, as well as the text of the rate change notice.
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Just Where The Hell Did All The iPhones Go?
By 1.25.08
Here’s a problem: Apple says they’ve sold 3.7 million iPhones. AT&T says they’ve activated 2 million iPhones. Just where the hell are the rest of the iPhones?
AT&T Acquires A Record 2.7 Million Customers
By 1.24.08
Team AT&T is absolutely kicking everyone’s ass all over town, adding a record 2.7 million new wireless customers in the 4Q, says MarketWatch. They also added 396,000 high speed internet customers and 105,000 U-Verse TV customers.
By 1.23.08
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AT&T broadband subscribers will now get free access to AT&T wifi hotspots. These are mainly found in Barnes & Noble, McDonald’s, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and airports. [AT&T via Gizmodo]
Cell Service For The Commitment Phobic: AT&T Offers SIM Card Without 2 Year Contract
By 1.23.08
After reports started surfacing that AT&T was offering a SIM-card only option that was tied to a 2 year contract, we contacted AT&T for more information. As far as we knew, AT&T allowed new customers to bring their own compatible equipment and did not require a 2 year contract.
Best Internet, TV, Phone Service Providers
By 1.23.08
Lots of companies are pushing deals for their bundled internet, tv and phone plans, but which are best? Consumer Reports surveyed its readers and here’s how they ranked the service providers:
By 1.18.08
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Some AT&T landline long-distance packages are going up a buck or two. [AT&T via TRACnotes]
Fourth AT&T Cable Box Explodes, Darn You, Lithium-Ion Batteries!
By 1.17.08
Another of AT&T’s big metal cable boxes placed on people’s lawns has exploded. The system’s lithium-metal-polymer batteries are the culprit, prompting AT&T to replace 17,000 of them. Four of the U-Verse cabinets have exploded since the program began.
AT&T: We Only Support Windows And Internet Explorer, No Safari
By 1.16.08
Reader Jen was having a hard time using AT&T’s website. She says, “It was very slow, I was asked to log in several times, the fonts unreadably small in places (and not just fine print, either).”
AT&T Will Not Leave You Alone At Your Non-Existent Address
By 1.11.08
Poor Dustin. AT&T won’t stop sending him junk mail at the wrong address. Sounds impossible, but one should never be too quick to judge with AT&T.
6 Confessions Of A Former RadioShack Employee
By 1.11.08
Note: This is not a rant or venting session. I was laid off after the holidays, and I have no hard feelings about it ( Layoffs happen to everyone these days) . This is simply a guide to shopping at RadioShack ( henceforth known as RS) for any consumer who likes or buys electronics,written by someone who’s sold far too much of them.
Get AT&T Dry Loop/Naked DSL In 5 Minutes
By 1.9.08
Reader Michael writes in to share his 5 minute technique for switching to AT&T’s dry loop or “naked” DSL.
Vonage Probably Owes AT&T $39 Million For Patent Infringement
By 12.24.07
Vonage has settled with AT&T over claims that the VOIP provider infringed on some patents held by the telecommunications giant.
By 12.20.07
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Of the almost 200 people who have contacted the Savvy Consumer column in the St. Louis Dispatch about AT&T’s $10 naked DSL, only a handful report being able to successfully sign up for it. Obviously they haven’t read this post of ours which tells you exactly how to do it.[St. Louis Dispatch via U.S. PIRG Consumer Blog]
AT&T Doesn't Work In Area It Advertises
By 12.19.07
AT&T has a new campaign advertises how it “works in more places like,” and then lists a fictional place that’s a mashup of three cities. The ads are appearing in the tunnels and trains of Washington DC Metro, a real place, where AT&T really doesn’t work. Only Verizon works down there. Commenter XianZomby writes, “I think before ATT works on getting their wireless network in places that don’t exist, they should focus on getting their cell phones to work in places where they advertise cell phone service.”
By 12.19.07
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The official list of bidders for the 700 mhz spectrum is out. Google Airwaves, LLC joins Verizon, Cox and AT&T in the ultimate spectrum battle. Get your popcorn ready. [Ars Technica]
By 12.17.07
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Add 1-800-Yellowpages to the growing list of free, ad-sponsored nationwide directory service listings. It does residential listings, too. [AT&T]
