A year ago, when AT&T announced its merger with T-Mobile, there was a small codicil in the agreement that said if AT&T could not go through with the deal, they would pay T-Mobile’s German parent company $4 billion. That’s with a “b”, not an “m”. Even though the feds nixed the deal, AT&T still has to pay…or should I say its customers have to pay. Prices are going up. For all of you AT&T customers, I am sad for you and you should raise a stink. Congress should step in also, but I am afraid they are too busy helping their Hollywood masters to do anything for you.
There are some other interesting stories included here, including Netflix recovery from near disaster…so I hope you will find something of interest. - JRC
AT&T punishes its customers for T-Mo merger’s failure
After blasting the Federal Communication Commission for “picking winners and losers” in the wireless industry by scrutinizing every deal, Stephenson claimed AT&T is now in a mobile capacity-constrained environment which has forced it to raise prices and manage connection speeds (aka throttle) for its highest volume subscribers.
Sprint vs. Verizon vs. AT&T Wireless Plans
Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint combined have over 60 percent market share of cellular providers, and the needs of nearly anyone can be met within the framework of one of these choices. When considering a smartphone, choosing the wrong plan, carrier, or features can leave users stuck with hidden fees or unnecessary monthly premiums. Customer service is also a key consideration when selecting service.
Ready or not, you’re getting IE 8 or 9
Microsoft is pushing the latest versions of Internet Explorer as part of its monthly updates. The main reason is to force you to stop using earlier versions which are open gates for malware infections. This blog post teaches you how to use the new IE and to make it look like the version you've been used to.
Netflix customers return in 4Q; stock soars 16%
Netflix has regained almost as many customers as it lost following an unpopular price increase, signaling that the video subscription service is healing from its self-inflicted wounds.
iPad dominates tablet market, but Android is closing fast
It wasn't long ago that Apple owned nearly 70 percent of the global tablet market. But now, the company is just barely holding on to half the space.
6 Google Chrome remixes worth trying
Chromium-based spinoff browsers bring privacy, security, social networking, and other interesting twists to Google's Chrome browser. Here are six of them to look at.
The Best Antivirus for 2012
PCMag has reviewed over a dozen antivirus tools explicitly identified as 2012 models, along with a number of others released during the same period.
Get Organized: File-Syncing Services to the Rescue
The purpose of a file-synchronization service is to give you access to all your most important, current files from any computer or Internet-connected device, like your smartphone or tablet, anytime, anywhere. Note: I use DropBox (mentioned in this article) and Windows Live Mesh (not mentioned). Both work great.
Crawler 3D Tropical Aquarium Screensaver
Download this 3D screensaver and liven up your desktop with a brand new 3D tropical aquarium full of colorful moving coral fishes that allows you to feed them and knock at the glass to make them move! You can also download and add new fishes & backgrounds.
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