FM radio in your phone is about to make a comeback, if AT&T gets its way
Starting next year, AT&T will begin encouraging smartphone makers to include support for FM radio in their top-end smartphones.
The FCC approves AT&T’s mega-merger with DirecTV, but there’s a catch
In a move that will let AT&T breathe a little easier at night, the FCC gave its approval for the telecom company's merger with DirecTV.
AT&T reports an up and down quarter that reveals slowing subscriber growth
AT&T might have almost met analysts' expectations in terms of revenue, but questions surround the significantly slowed postpaid customer growth.
50 Cent calls AT&T ‘racist’ amid stalled TV contract negotiations
50 Cent today called AT&T "racist" on social media due to the company's stalled contract negotiations with Starz, which hosts his TV series Power.
The slowest Internet in the country can be found in four very surprising cities
If you think your Internet is slow, you may be correct if you live in one of four major cities that suffer from some of the worst Internet connections.
And the largest fine in FCC history goes to … AT&T for throttling data speeds
The FCC plans on fining AT&T $100 million for throttling data speeds and not properly informing customers.
AT&T wants to put a wearable on your wrist: Check out the Healbe GoBe, Misfit Flash, and more
AT&T introduced a slew of new wearables for its customers that will be available from June 26, including the Healbe GoBe, Misfit Flash, and Withings Activité.
AT&T appears ready to play ball with the FCC to land DirecTV
AT&T appears ready to play ball with new net neutrality rules to seal its $48.5 billion deal with DirecTV, but there are still a few details to hammer out.
AT&T’s head honcho says phone contracts will eventually go the way of the dinosaurs
If we are to take AT&T's Ralph de la Vega's words to heart, the end of traditional two-year contracts will be a slow one, albeit one that will happen.
AT&T and Hulu get cozy in new multi-platform partnership
Hulu and AT&T have announced a joint effort to bring Hulu to the masses.
Verizon and Sprint ordered to pay $158 million in fines over cramming charges
The Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Trade Commission have slammed Sprint and Verizon with a collective $158 million in fines.
DirecTV to turn your Apple Watch into a remote control
DirecTV is the latest company to announce that they will be releasing an app for the Apple Watch that will bring new levels of integration to the home.
AT&T is transforming how you connect your car with your smarthome
AT&T aims to make its technology the backbone of the emerging Internet of Things world.
AT&T scales back speed throttling on unlimited LTE data users
Possibly good news for any AT&T subscriber that's still on an unlimited data plan, the wireless provider has limited the practice of data throttling to time periods of heavy network congestion.
T-Mobile CEO says cable companies may one day merge with carriers
T-Mobile CEO John Legere hinted that cable companies and carriers may one day merge to offer one-stop shopping for users.
83-year-old gets hit with $24,289 bill from AT&T by using AOL’s dial-up service
A California resident was surprised when he discovered he racked up over $24,000 in AT&T charges.
Despite Comcast’s failure, AT&T’s $48.5 billion merger with DirecTV is looking good
AT&T's proposed merger with DirecTV seems likely to win approval from the FCC and Justice Department.
How stolen data sold to a bald guy landed AT&T with record-breaking $25 million FCC fine
AT&T has been hit with a $25 million fine, the largest ever handed out by the FCC, over a lengthy data breach which took place last year, during which data related to 280,000 customers was illegally accessed.
Two lawsuits are challenging the FCC’s new net neutrality rules
About a month after the Federal Communications Commission approved new Net neutrality rules, legal challenges questioning the validity of the agency’s decision are starting to pour in.
DirecTV is in hot water after the FTC charges it with deceptive advertising
The FTC brought forth deceptive advertising charges against DirecTV, alleging the provider did not properly disclose additional information for their deals.
AT&T wants you to control your smart home from your smart car
People generally have a routine when they arrive home and get out of the car. AT&T wants to help automate it by connecting its Drive and Digital Life services, to connect cars and smart homes.
FCC spites AT&T and Verizon, adopts T-Mobile’s plan to decrease roaming charges
The FCC backed T-Mobile's proposal for improved guidelines on the price of international data roaming. The decision provoked the ire of AT&T and Verizon.
Sprint is next on FCC’s chopping block for cramming charges, as AT&T settles for $105M
According to a report, the FCC will leverage a $105 million fine against Sprint for surreptitiously charging customers for third-party services.
Is Netflix sleeping with the enemy? Big Red may strike big deals with cable providers
Netflix is rumoured to be in talks with TV providers to have its app made available through their set-top boxes.
Despite past claims, AT&T still throttles unlimited data when its network is clear
AT&T throttles data speeds on customers' "unlimited data" plans after a certain point. Those who have non-LTE phones are throttled after 3GB.
No, Sprint isn’t really cutting your phone bill in half
Sprint's latest promotion claims to cut AT&T and Verizon users' bills in half. However, there are a few major catches to the deal.
Timex’s $400 Ironman smartwatch doesn’t need your phone, uses AT&T’s 3G network (Updated)
Timex announced its Ironman One GPS+ smartwatch earlier this year. Unusually, it doesn't need to be tethered to your phone to use a data connection. Designed for running fanatics, it's up for pre-order in November through AT&T for $400.
Survive waterfalls, and distract wildlife with Kyocera’s DuraForce, coming to AT&T for $50
Kyocera's latest hard wearing, military grade DuraForce smartphone os about to arrive on the AT&T network. It's priced at $50 with a two-year contract, and if it's good enough for Bear Grylls, it'll be good enough for our weekend camping trip.
Incoming! HTC Re, Desire Eye, and One M8 with Windows to hit AT&T Nov. 7
AT&T will offer the HTC Re, Desire Eye, and One M8 with Windows on November 7 on its Next and two-year contract plans.
AT&T will cut the Moto 360 price by $50 if you buy it with a new Moto X smartphone
If you're tempted by a Moto 360 smartwatch, AT&T will be stocking it from November 7 for $250.
The Galaxy Note Edge and its cool curved screen is out on November 14 (Updated)
Samsung's unusual, and very exciting, Galaxy Note Edge has been confirmed for release in America on November 14. Best of all, the phone will be sold through all major networks, and in Samsung's own stores.
Asus announces PadFone X Mini, a smaller tablet and phone combo
If you're yet to get yourself a tablet and aren't interested in pricey high-end handsets, the new PadFone X Mini from Asus, which transforms your handset into a tablet, will be worth a look when it lands at AT&T next week.
DirecTV shareholders approve $48.5 billion AT&T merger [Update]
DirecTV shareholders officially approved AT&T's proposed $48.5 billion dollar merger with the company, which still awaits FCC approval.
Grab the LG G3 Vigor on AT&T from September 26, for just $335 (Updated)
AT&T has joined Sprint in selling the LG G3 Vigor, the smaller, cheaper version of the range-topping G3 smartphone.
Metal Galaxy Alpha will come to AT&T on September 26, and cost $200 (Updated)
The Galaxy Alpha is Samsung's first metal-bodied Galaxy phone, and while the company says it represents a new direction in design, the specs don't quite match up to other range-topping devices. AT&T will stock the phone from September 26.
No Netflix needed: AT&T may be gearing up to broadcast cable TV to your phone
AT&T CSO John Stankey revealed the carrier aims to deploy LTE "Multicast" next year, a move that could signify a potential shift to cable TV via mobile devices.
Netflix starts paying AT&T to increase streaming video speeds
Yet another payola deal between Netflix and another Internet service provider, AT&T will soon implement peering technology to increase video streaming speeds for Netflix subscribers.
Dish pleads with FCC to take closer look at upcoming mergers
Dish Network expressed concern this week over the Comcast/TWC and AT&T/DirecTV merger deals set to further alter the already-transforming pay-TV landscape.