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5 Lingering Questions About Shared Data Plans

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The demise of all-you-can-eat data might not be all bad news. Shared data plans could be money savers by letting families draw from one data pool, and by letting power users connect several devices without buying a separate plan for each one. But some big questions still linger.

Customer Satisfaction Evens Out Between ‘Big Four’ Wireless Carriers

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Improvements in customer satisfaction at Sprint Nextel Corp. and AT&T Inc. have narrowed differences among the Big 4 wireless carriers to the point that they’re basically even in terms of pleasing their subscribers, according to a study released Tuesday.

U.S. Mobile Subscribers Hang Up On Contracts

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U.S. consumers have had their fill of expensive, contract-based phone plans.

AT&T Looking to Simplify Home Automation and Security

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Home automation might not be just for geeks anymore if AT&T can live up to its promises.

AT&T Looking to Introduce Family Data Plans

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The head of AT&T’s wireless business says he’s looking to introduce plans that share a data allowance among family members, similar to the way it sells family calling plans.

Android Update Delays: AT&T CEO Passes the Buck...to Google

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Who’s responsible for slow updates for Android phones? AT&T’s head honcho says that Google ultimately calls the shots.

Samsung Focus 2 Continues AT&T's Windows Phone Love Affair

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At a time when no other wireless carriers are launching Windows Phones, AT&T has announced the Samsung Focus 2, the carrier’s third new Windows Phone in less than two months.

AT&T to Sell Home Automation and Security Services Nationwide

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AT&T Inc. will start selling home automation and security services nationwide, taking on incumbents led by Tyco International Ltd.’s ADT.

New Technology Could Let You Unlock Doors with Your Bones

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In the future, we all might be opening doors with our skeletons thanks to technology from AT&T Labs.

Compared: HTC’s One X, One S and Evo 4G LTE

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While each phone’s slight variations are great for wireless carriers, who aren’t stuck selling the exact same phones as their competitors, they can also be confusing for customers. So let’s break down HTC’s One phones by category to see how they compare.

Report: The Fastest 4G and 3G Wireless Networks in America

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TV commercials for wireless carriers are usually a mess of vague technical jargon, meaningless graphs and annoying spokespeople. But who actually has the fastest wireless network?