Canada bans unlocking fees, all new cellphones must be sold unlocked
Canadian carriers made close to $40 million from unlocking fees in 2016
Eero revamps its mesh networking kit with a faster router, tiny 'Beacons' and a new network security service
Big improvements in the same small form factor
T-Mobile's Digits feature launches next week, lets you use your phone number on multiple devices
T-Mobile phone numbers can be accessed from apps on Android, iOS, and the Web.
Bragi's Dash Pro wireless headset has fitness tracking, language translation and more
Almost qualifies as a stand-alone wearable
Verizon outbids AT&T for Straight Path's nationwide 5G spectrum
Verizon will pay $3.1 billion for Straight Path, nearly twice the price AT&T originally agreed to
U.S Cellular is turning to horses to upgrade its network
An ancient solution for a modern problem
Sprint's Magic Box boosts cell signals
Sprint wants to become No. 1 or No. 2 in terms of network quality by the end of next year
T-Mobile plans to begin national 5G rollout in 2019
A formal 5G standard is expected to be finalized by the end of the year
Apple exploring the possibilities of charging devices over WiFi
The techniques are only theoretical ... so far as we know
TP-Link launches Deco M5 mesh router kit
A whole-home Wi-Fi solution with built-in antivirus
Verizon to launch wireless Cat M1 network nationwide to juice IoT
Verizon lays the groundwork for freely connected devices
The Best Routers
With the proliferation of smartphones, tablets, streaming boxes, and more, the need for a good wireless router that can handle multiple devices fighting for bandwidth is undeniable. We've gone through hundreds of expert reviews and long-term usage impressions from actual owners to bring you the best routers and wireless networking equipment in five categories.
The Messy Path to 5G
More speed, less latency, better reliability... and a convoluted road to get there
Google launches first gigabit wireless home internet service
Connectivity comes as part of Google's newly acquired Webpass service
Verizon to start testing 5G technology in 11 cities this year
Next-generation '5G' networks aren't expected to be commercially available until 2020
Google's Project Fi starts testing Voice over LTE support
It only works while you are on the T-Mobile network
Time to compare: Unlimited plans from T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T
Competition just forced a comeback for unlimited data plans
Explainer: What is Gigabit LTE?
One of the big improvements that is coming to mobile networks this year is Gigabit LTE. You might have heard of it already - companies are gearing up for deployments around the globe right now - but if not, it'll become a bigger talking point in the months to come. Gigabit LTE is set to hit everything from smartphones and laptops to portable hotspots and cars.
Installing a second router on the same network, step by step
Adding another router to your wireless network can be confusing, but this guide by TechSpot member jobeard will have your Wi-Fi signal boosted in no time and inSSIDer can help identify conflicts along the way.
Amazon asks FCC for permission to test mysterious wireless comms tech in Washington
Could the FCC request be related to Amazon's flying warehouse patent?
The HTC Vive wireless adaptor launches worldwide later this year
Would you pay $249 to turn the Vive wireless?
Apple AirPods now on sale after several week delay
In removing the iPhone 7's headphone jack, Apple presented an innovative alternative with the AirPods and seamless integration across iDevices for wireless audio. Easier said than done, the AirPods were delayed for several weeks but as of today they are back on sale. An expensive affair for non-premium audio, you're buying for the convenience and cool factor instead. Reviews have been mixed so far, we'll see what happens when the earbuds arrive into customers' hands.