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Newsly – Listen to the news you want, when you want it

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Nowadays the news can feel a little confusing and overwhelming. It seems like every time we turn around another news outlet springs up, promising to be the trusted source for all things. Staying on top of things can be a challenge, especially when we already lead incredibly busy lives.

Newsly Audio News is a new, innovative way to bring yourself up to speed on your favorite subjects, such as technology, science, business, and business, all without having to look at another screen. A premium plan is on sale in the AG Deals Store for just $49 (reg. $119), a savings of 59 percent.

Newsly is an iOS and Android audio news and content app that continuously curates the top trending web articles, reading them to you in a natural human voice. This lets you consume your news as you want, and when you want.

Newsly covers articles from the US, Canada, Brazil, and Colombia and also provides trending podcasts from across the globe. Users can create a custom playlist with both articles and podcasts in just the topics that interest them, forgoing everything else.

With Newsly, you can listen pretty much everywhere you are, or at least wherever you take your phone. Whether it’s the daily commute, lunch break, putting laundry away, or sitting on the patio with your favorite drink, Newsly is there. Simply press “Play All” and it will get started. Pause and resume whenever you want.

Newsly, which has earned 4.3 stars in the Google Play Store, has become of the most recognized news apps in Canada over the past year. Among other accolades, it has been featured by Startup Canada as a Top 101 News Startups and Companies, a Top 15 Consumer Applications Startup, and a Top 92 Mobile App Startup.

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TracFone rings up the Orbic Magic 5G

Scott Webster
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TracFone recently began offering a new smartphone, the mid-range Orbic Magic 5G. If the brand doesn’t sound familiar, it’s because up until now it has only been sold via Verizon. Nevertheless, Orbic looks to be making moves to expand a bit here in the US.

The Magic 5G, which is nearly identical to the Orbic Myra 5G from Verizon, is priced $300 and delivers a modest set of mid-range hardware.

Running Android 11, the Orbic Magic 5G features a large (6.78-inch) display and a triple-camera setup with a 48-megapixel main sensor. The other two are comprised of an 8-megapixel ultrawide angle and two-megapixel shooters; a 16-megapixel camera is located around front.

Internally, the phone has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 processor paired with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. Should one need more room, a microSD expansion card slot allows for external storage.

Rounding things out, the Magic 5G has a 5,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0, a rear fingerprint reader, and support for sub-6 5G and 4G for Verizon and T-Mobile.

Learn more about the Magic 5G and the official Orbic website and TracFone’s store.

5 COVID tracing apps and their performance so far

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The COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to life as we know it for much of 2020. News of a new infectious disease potentially spreading around the globe broke in December 2019, when the novel virus first got identified in Wuhan, China, and a subsequent lockdown proved unsuccessful in containing a COVID-19 outbreak in the capital of the Hubei province. By March 2020, the entire world went into hibernation, hoping to restrict the virus’ spread, minimizing the infection rate via stay-at-home and social distancing measures.

At the very inception of the pandemic, many software developers and medical health professionals encouraged using smartphone technology to help stop the proliferation of this virus. At no previous point in history had such a potential solution been available. Thus, many were quick to jump on this opportunity and try and create mobile applications that will help their local society and humankind in general.

By April 2020, dozens of COVID apps appeared on Google Play, many of which included contact tracing, an essential strategy in interrupting chains of transmission of COVID-19 and reducing its associated mortality. These tracing apps work by using Bluetooth to continuously scan for nearby phones, swapping anonymous ID codes amongst each other. The codes in question notify people if they are around infected parties who have identified themselves as such or been in contact with someone sick. They mark this status in a central database managed by a national or local health authority that an app accesses. Below, we will look at five such pieces of dedicated software and how they have fared so far.

COVIDSafe

COVIDSafe is a tracing app developed by the Singaporean Government that the Australian one adopted in April 2020. It uses the BlueTrace protocol, warning users when they are within five feet of an infected person for fifteen or more minutes. The app stores contacts for twenty-one days. This timeframe got chosen factoring in the two-week incubation period, in addition to the time needed to confirm a positive test result. So far, COVIDSafe has over one million downloads from Google Play and is available for all Android users running an OS version above 5.0. Common complaints regarding COVIDSafe include a high battery drain, a sizeable use of processing power, and loading issues.

COVID Trace

PlayStudios launched the app – COVID Trace in August 2020. It has a file size of 21.6 MB and is available free of charge for Nevada residents. PlayStudios is a game developer founded in the summer of 2011 that now has offices in Texas, California, and Nevada, focusing on creating casino-style apps for Android phones. Andrew Pascal, one of the founders of PlayStudio, brought the idea of his company developing a COVID tracing app to Jim Murren, the chairman of the Nevada COVID Task Force, who embraced it. COVID Trace works pretty much identically to COVIDSafe. However, it has not attained massive popularity, only amassing a little over 100,000 Google Play installs in its lifespan.  

COVID Alert

Let’s protect each other is the tagline of this software developed by Canadian e-commerce company Shopify and the country’s department responsible for its health policies – Health Canada. COVID Alert hit Google Play at the tail end of July 2020, only for residents of Ontario. It became available throughout Canada by October last year. Alberta is the only province where COVID Alert is unavailable. It has an app that it favors, ABTraceTogether. Again, like the two previously discussed mobile tracing solutions, this too utilizes the BlueTrace protocol. It has over one million downloads on Google Play and three in general. Feedback regarding COVID Alert has mainly been positive, with users’ chief issue being the software getting stuck when performing exposure scans.  

Covid Watch

Covid Watch is a nonprofit organization founded in February 2020 dedicated to building mobile technology to fight COVID-19 while defending user privacy. It is open-source software that uses the TCN and GAEN protocols. The creation of Covid Watch got underway thanks to more than two hundred volunteers that gave their time to make this project a reality. These included epidemiologists, law students, and public health advisers. Near the end of last year, this nonprofit closed its doors. Yet, its app is still available on Google Play for Arizona’s citizens. Despite receiving praise for its simplicity, this app has gotten little traction.

NOVID

According to Carnegie Mellon University, one of the entities behind NOVID, this is the most accurate contact tracing app in existence. It got birthed by a team led by mathematician Po-Shen Loh, and in addition to Bluetooth, it also leverages ultrasonic technology. It has been available in select territories since 2020, getting glowing reviews. It has unparalleled classification accuracy, with a rate of over 90% in distances of twelve feet or less.

About the Author

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Roborock S7 robot vacuum review

Greg Baker
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Many believe that the only use for a vacuum is cleaning carpets. In my personal experience vacuums only have the function of picking up dust and dirt but do not actually scrub the dirt off a hard floor. However, with the Roborock S7 robot vacuum I have found this is not the case. The Roborock not only has vacuuming but also an easy-to-use mopping feature.

While I was fortunate enough to review the Roborock S7, I also got to experience the power of the Roborock auto empty dock. This dock automatically empties the Roborock every time it vacuums and has a lot of space. For example, after vacuuming daily for a week, the Roborock dock was still not even close to full.

Key Features of Roborock S7

  • Sonic Vibrating Mop
  • Intelligent Mop Lifting
  • Ultrasonic Carpet Recognition
  • Multi-Directional Floating Brush
  • Intense 2500Pa Suction
  • LiDAR Navigation with Multi-Level Mapping
  • 180min Max Runtime
  • No-Go Zones and No-Mop Zones

Cleaning Capabilities

The Roborock S7 vacuum is able to sense different surfaces as cleans. That is to say it understands the difference between a hard wood or vinyl floor versus when it’s on carpet.

As someone who owns a very shaggy carpet, I can also say that the Roborock is able to get deeper into my carpet than any other vacuums I have used. Heads up, as someone who has long hair and lives with people who have long hair, users should be cautious that hair can get caught in the vacuums spinning arm. Not to worry, though, as it’s easily remedied and it has never affected the cleaning capabilities of the vacuum.

The mopping feature of the vacuum is easy to set up and easy to use. One simply fills up the water tank of the vacuum and installs the mopping brush. When sending the Roborock to mop an area that contains some carpeted portions you don’t have to worry. The Roborock S7 has the capabilities to retract the mopping feature through sensors and keep vacuuming when going over carpets. I purposely rubbed dirt into the floor and was pleased when I saw that the mopping feature did remove it.

User Experience

The Roborock has a very user-friendly set up process. After the unboxing of the product the vacuum, about the size of a medium pizza or baseball base, simply plug into the wall and start charging. You’re pretty much ready to go.

If one wishes to vacuum then and there, you can easily do so by hitting the power button twice. For what it’s worth, the manual recommends that one connects Roborock S7 to the mobile app first.

Through the app one can start the vacuum map out their house and spot vacuum various places throughout one’s home. Although one can still spot vacuum without connecting to the app through the buttons on top of Roborock.

Once the vacuum is started it will use the sensors on the sides of the vacuum to trace the room. It will then divide the house into squares and vacuum the individually. These squares are what one can choose from in terms of spot vacuuming various places within the house. If things such as furniture change in the house, in my experience, Roborock can adapt.

For those of you who have a second floor or stairs, fear not about the Roborock S7 taking a tumble down the steps. The vacuum is intelligent enough to understand where the edges are and keep from going over. Moreover, if you have areas where you want to keep the vacuum away, it’s possible using “no-go” zones.

If you use Google Home, Alexa, or Siri in your home, you’ll be pleased to know that the vacuum can be controlled via your voice. The app also gives you control, of course, letting you see where carpets are and where the mop or vacuum has been.

The Roborock Auto Empty Dock

The Roborock came with a dock that plugs into the wall. This dock acts as a home for your Roborock, charges the product, and automatically empties the vacuum. After Roborock is finished vacuuming it will automatically go back to its charging dock, empty the vacuum, and start charging.

If one would like to manually empty the dock, they can do so by pressing the home button on top of Roborock. Because of this dock the Roborock S7 will never get full. The dock has lots of space, and from my experience thus far you’ll have about a month’s worth of vacuuming before emptying it.

The auto empty dock contains two parts, a bag that contains the picked-up dirt and a filter. It has a noticeably strong suction and once the bag is full one easily empties it by simply pulling the bag tab. Installation of a new bag is also easy; one simply places the bag in the top if the auto emptying dock and slide the carboard into the place holder.

Final Thoughts

If you want to easily clean your house without doing all the work yourself I recommend you consider picking up a Roborock S7 to do it for you. It is easy to use for anyone and takes very little time to set up. And for simple mopping and vacuuming it’s great to have doing the dirty work for you on a daily basis.

The Roborock will talk to you during its cleaning process such as when it’s done or if it need to go back to its dock for emptying, a touch that I found helpful. And because of the auto emptying dock, the Roborock S7 is able to maintain a small footprint but punch a large punch.

I’ve tried many times to clean my shag carpet with a normal vacuum and just cannot get the job done. Roborock can clean much better than any vacuum that I have used. Combined with is mopping tool, it is the ultimate cleaning tool for any household.

Where to Buy

You can learn more about the Roborock S7 and all of its features at the manufacturer’s website where it’s also available to purchase. Look for it in black and white color options. The robot vacuum is also available through Amazon and Walmart.

Become a master of Linux, Git, and more for less than $20

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If there’s one thing that’s becoming increasingly obvious in today’s business world, it’s that IT plays a critical role. Small businesses and large organizations alike both often require an individual or team to keep things secure on the back end.

Does your company have someone in charge of IT and administrative duties? Does the role fall at your feet? Whatever the case, you’ll want to ensure that things are as sharp as possible. That means continuing education and higher learning.

The Mastering Linux and Git Certification Bundle, priced just $19 right now, is an an eight-course suite of training. Each spans a different topic but the whole bundle is your ticket to sharper skills and certification.

With 400 lessons to choose from, you’ll have lifetime access on both desktop and mobile platforms. Take all the time you want to become more adept on topics like Linux Command Line, Git, YAML, and more. Taught by experts with years of experience, it’s a small investment with an incredibly high yield opportunity.

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Nokia dives into the tablet pool with 10.4-inch T20

Scott Webster
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After spending the last few years focusing on unlocked smartphones, HMD has readied its first Android tablet with Nokia branding. Indeed, the 10.4-inch T20 will be priced as low as $250 when it arrives in the US on November 17.

Given its price you might not expect too much hardware from the tablet and that’s pretty much the case here. Powered by a stock version of Android 11, the T20 is aimed at basic needs such as studying or boosting productivity with work from home.

The Nokia tablet features a Unisoc Tiger T610 processor and comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. According to HMD, the 8,200mAh battery should be sufficient for 10 hours of film watching or around 15 hours of web browsing.

The 10.4-inch display has a 1200 x 2000 pixel resolution; a 5-megapixel camera is located on the front with a 8-megapixel unit on the back.

The Nokia T20 has a water resistance of IP52 which means it will withstand a small amount of dust or splashing.

Similar to what we find in its phones HMD pledges two years of major Android updates and three years of monthly security updates.

You can read more about the T20 tablet at Nokia’s website where you can sign up for notifications about the device.

Motorola serves up Moto G Pure for entry-level needs

Scott Webster
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Motorola on Thursday announced its latest smartphone, the Moto G Pure, making it available at nearly every wireless carrier in the US.

The entry-level handset will be priced as low as $150 when it goes on sale at Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, Metro, Boost, UScellular, and Xfinity. Also on tap are Consumer Cellular, Spectrum Mobile, and Republic Wireless.

Verizon will be the first to offer the Moto G Pure starting October 14 followed by other carriers “in the coming months”. Motorola will sell also offer the phone unlocked for $160, with pre-orders also commencing October 14. Additionally, you’ll find the universally unlocked handset at Best Buy, Walmart, B&H Photo, Amazon.com.

The Moto G Pure is powered by a MediaTek Helio G25 chip with 3GB RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. The 6.5-inch HD+ display has a 20:9 aspect ratio which means it’s thinner and easier to hold with one hand. A fingerprint reader is located on the rear with the whole experience protected by a water-repellent coating.

Other noteworthy specifications include a 13-megapixel main camera and depth camera on the rear with a 5-megapixel shooter around front. A 4,000mAh battery should be good for around two days of usage, according to Motorola.

The Moto G Pure runs Android 11 at launch with a promise of one major OS upgrade and two years of security updates. If not done monthly, they’ll arrive quarterly.

XDO Pantera Pico PC review

Jason England
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These days, more and more of us are working and studying from home. As such, many of us are shopping for a new computer. Why? Because that old one from 2009 isn’t quite up to the challenge and because you don’t like to split time with other users. This is a fact that XDO was well aware of when it decided to launch its Pantera Pico PC which can be had for as little as $160.

Thankfully, XDO was nice enough to send us out a unit early for review so we could share it with you.

Key specs:

  • Intel J4125
  • Up to 8GB of RAM
  • Up to 1TB of storage
  • 3 USB 3.0 and 1 USB 2.0 ports
  • MicroSD card slot
  • Headphone jack
  • HDMI 2.0 port
  • Runs Windows 10 or Linux
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • Weighs 0.39lbs

User experience

The Pantera Pico PC is a compact computer jam-packed with ports. It’s really quite impressive that such a tiny PC has more ports than many laptops you can buy these days. Additionally, the Pantera Pico PC is Windows 11 ready so you shouldn’t have to worry about getting stuck on an outdated version of Windows.

Getting the Pantera Pico PC set up is pretty straight forward and if you’ve ever hooked up a new PC before then you’ll have no trouble. Just be aware that you’re going to need a monitor that supports an HDMI connection and a keyboard and mouse that connects via USB, a wireless USB dongle, or Bluetooth.

Accessories

XDO offers a few accessories to help out with this, like a Bluetooth keyboard, USB mouse, battery pack, projector, and carrying case. For my review, I was sent all of these except for the battery pack.

The case feels high quality, and there should be no problem with it keeping the Pico PC and all of the accessories safe, however, it is a little on the bulky side for when you’re trying to be mobile.

The keyboard feels pretty flimsy and wasn’t the best to type on, additionally, the mouse was too small and I wouldn’t recommend using it either. That’s why I immediately swapped them out with an old wireless keyboard and mouse I have from an older computer I had lying around.

Now, while my keyboard and mouse worked perfectly, a word of warning, when I plugged the dongle into the USB 2.0 port it broke the Wi-Fi connection on the Pantera Pico PC. I’m not sure what the issue was, but the Wi-Fi connection refused to work until I swapped the dongle to a different port.

Pantera Pico Projector

My favorite of all the accessories was the projector. I didn’t use this much with the Pico PC, but instead, chose to use it as a standalone product. The Pantera Pico Projector runs Android 7.1.2 which is certified by Google and allows you to install apps from the Play Store. It also comes with plenty of ways to control it thanks to a physical remote, touch controls on the top of the pint-sized projector, and an app that gives you remote control of it.

My only complaints would be that the Pantera Pico Projector’s resolution is pretty low at 854 x 480, you have to manually focus it, and at 70 ANSI Lumens, it’s really only good in dark rooms at screen sizes of around 40 inches or smaller. It will still work at larger sizes but the low resolution and brightness become much more apparent the bigger the screen gets.

The Pantera Pico Projector also only has enough battery life to last about 90 minutes. For that reason, I wish XDO had used a micro USB or USB Type-C port to make it easy to run from a power bank. Despite all of this, the Pantera Pico Projector has great software for a projector and works extremely well.

Regardless, when using the Pantera Pico PC, I chose to use the Lepow portable monitor for my display and it worked great.

Performance

My review unit of the Pantera Pico PC came with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, powered by the Intel Celeron J4125 CPU that maxes out at 2.70GHz. With these specs, you can easily do most office or school related tasks, however, the storage is quite slow for an M.2 drive and it can feel a tad sluggish with only 8GB of memory.

When it comes to gaming, I was surprised the Pantera Pico PC was able to run some smaller games like Overcooked 2 and cloud gaming with Stadia ran perfectly. Trying some more graphically intense games like Control proved disappointing though as it was simply unplayable.

In the end, the Pantera Pico PC ran well and despite being a little slow it stayed very quiet, even when gaming. Although, I’d definitely not plan on buying the Pantera Pico PC for gaming unless you’re going to use a cloud gaming service.

Final Thoughts

For a computer that starts at $160, the Pantera Pico PC is a capable little machine for school or business. While I do wish it offered one useable USB Type-C port, and I had issues with the USB 2.0 port, it still offers plenty of I/O options and runs nearly silently.

I would recommend stepping up to the more expensive model that includes 8GB of memory and performs better for school work or office apps. However, gamers will need a system with more horsepower or to stick to casual games, older games, or cloud gaming.

After just completing a successful Kickstarter campaign the Pantera Pico PC is now available via Indiegogo InDemand, and is available in black, gunmetal grey, blue, red, purple, pink, and gold.

Tips for choosing the ideal maintenance program for business assets

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Equipment maintenance is one of the crucial aspects that you cannot afford to miss for your business. It ensures equipment and software are in good working condition. However, choosing the right strategy is always confusing for most people. There are a number of factors that you must put into consideration. Such include the cost of maintenance, the size of your staff, among others. As the owner of the business, it is vital to know the best maintenance strategy you should apply. This article has highlighted the important things to consider when selecting a maintenance plan.

Understand the Different Sorts of Maintenance Plans

Picking the best maintenance strategies needs you to know the different kinds of maintenance plans. There are several of them and the only way to get the best for your business is to understand what it is all about with these strategies. The types of maintenance strategies include;

Corrective Maintenance

This involves fixing a problem once it is noticed instead of waiting until the machine malfunctions. In most cases, a technician will notice the problem during the inspection and fix it immediately without waiting for deep maintenance.

Routine Maintenance

As the name suggests, this is basically a routine checkup carried out every day to ensure machines are working correctly. Maintenance is usually planned to point out problems and prevent them. No specialized equipment or skills is required for routine maintenance.

Condition Based Maintenance

Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) is maintenance done based on the current working condition of the equipment. The machine is inspected and monitored to decide when maintenance should be done. For instance, you can monitor the overheating areas to notice the problem before the machine breaks down completely.

Predictive Maintenance

This is almost like condition-based maintenance. However, as conditioned-based maintenance relies on the real-time performance of the machine to fix the problem, predictive maintenance takes into account the past, current, and future conditions. It then offers predictions on when the machine should be maintained before total breakdown.

Preventive Maintenance

This is the sort of maintenance carried out regularly on equipment to avoid failure. Care happens in two ways; usage-based maintenance and time-based maintenance. For usage-based maintenance, the maintenance is arranged after the machine performs a specific amount of work. And for time-based maintenance, the equipment is maintained after working for a specific period.

Run to Fail Maintenance

This involves letting a machine perform until it breaks down. However, a plan to replace or fix it must be in place to prevent any delays. In this type of maintenance, no effort is done to keep the machine in good condition.

Prescriptive Maintenance

This kind of upkeep uses the monitoring of the condition of the machine and other tools to determine when maintenance should be done. It also dictates the right maintenance that should be done to ensure the machine runs longer before malfunctioning.

These are the different types of maintenance approaches you can choose for your business gear. Each of them applies differently. Manual tracking of maintenance info is tedious, and data may get lost at times. So, technicians choose barcodes to help in identifying which machine has been inspected, what maintenance is essential, and when it should be applied.

Know the Variables

Every business needs are different, and what works for your business may not work for another. This is why it is imperative to know how these strategies work. After knowing the different kinds of maintenance plans, you ought to look at the variables in your business that will affect the choice you make. These include the cost of maintenance, size of staff, and assets in your business.

Conclusion

When picking the right maintenance plan, these are two vital things that you must know. You need to understand the different kinds of maintenance plans and how they work. You will also need to know your business variables like cost of maintenance, amount of properties in the business, and the size of your staff. These variables will influence the choice of maintenance plan you pick.

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US Mobile Buyer’s Guide

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Most consumers are familiar with the big-name wireless carriers like Verizon and AT&T, but not nearly as many are as well-versed when it comes Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) like Consumer Cellular or FreedomPop.

These MNVO brand operators license the towers and coverage from the tier-one providers and offer their own phones, rate plans, and customer service.

Let’s take a look at one in particular: US Mobile

About

US Mobile is a small MVNO that utilizes T-Mobile’s 4G LTE network and Verizon’s 4G LTE network and is known for letting customers add talk, text and data on the fly, at any time.

The carrier is not shy about its usage of T-Mobile, but it does appear to hide its Verizon component a bit. We’re not sure why.

What are US Mobile rate plans like?

US Mobile touts is affordable packages for subscribers who need wireless coverage but want some flexibility in the talk, text and time used each month.

Customers can pick and choose plans, customizing as they see fit, or choose from a selection of “Unlimited” options. Don’t want or need data? That’s fine.

The Unlimited Plans are as follows:

  • $8/mo – Unlimited talk & text
  • $12/mo – Unlimited talk, text, and 1GB data
  • $15/mo – Unlimited talk, text, and 5GB data
  • $20/mo – Unlimited talk, text, and 12GB data
  • $25/mo – Unlimited talk, text, and 18GB data
  • $30/mo – Unlimited talk, text, and 30GB data

The custom plans come with free international data.

Unlimited All

US Mobile offers a $45 option which includes unlimited talk, text, and data. To be clear, it’s at least 50GB of high speed data with heavier users potentially seeing reduced speeds after hitting the threshold.

US Mobile offers “Perks” which are incentives to sign up with at least three lines of service. Doing so gives the account holder the option to choose unlimited access to music, video, or another service. Examples include Audible, Spotify Family, Apple Music FAmily, HBO Max, and PlayStation Plus.

To qualify, add at least three lines to your account with unlimited plans sign up for Autopay. Verify your chosen subscriptions each month and US Mobile will apply a service credit equal to the subscription fee for that service. Sign up for a fourth line of service and you’ll be able to pick another perk.

Family Plans

US Mobile customers can create multi-line accounts with pooled data with pricing as low as $9 per line for unlimited talk and text. Simply choose how much data you’ll need for the family or account and you’re good to go. Pricing for data is cheap, too, at just $2 per gigabyte.

For example, a three-line plan with 20GB of shared data is looking at just $68.44 per month with taxes and fees. A couple who only needs 10GB of data would pay just $38.96 each month.

US Mobile phone selection

US Mobile has a small selection of phones to choose from, some of which are a few years old. We also recommend using your existing T-Mobile or Verizon phone if possible.

Noteworthy devices available today include the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, Galaxy Z Flip 3, One Plus 9, and Google Pixel 6.

Bring your own device

US Mobile tends to work better for people who already have a phone that they’d like to use. Whether it’s a T-Mobile or Verizon handset, or something else, you’ll probably have luck using it with US Mobile. According to the carrier, 99% of devices will work with its service.

What else should I know about US Mobile?

US Mobile operates entirely online and does not have any physical retail locations in the US.

US Mobile offers 5G data speeds for phones which are equipped with support.

For every friend you refer to US Mobile, the carrier will give you both up to $10. They save up to $10 on their first plan and you get up to $10 off your next bill.

You can easily add talk, text, and/or data Top Ups to your current plan to always stay connected. They roll over to next month when you use AutoPay, automatic bill payment.

A US Mobile starter SIM kit can be purchased for $3.99, letting subscribers keep their existing phone number.

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