My mother has been teaching college for more than 30 years. She used to get phone service through Sprint (which was acquired by T-Mobile in 2020). Her phone service was so bad, she once threatened that if they didn’t let her out of her contract, she ...

As more school districts and states create policies and legislation that limit the use of cell phones in the classroom, proponents and opponents continue to bring compelling arguments to the table. But for most, it isn’t black and white. “It’s a very ...

It’s hard to get through modern life without a cell phone. And cell service has gotten expensive. The average American shells out around $135 a month for it, according to a 2024 survey from the global data and analytics company J.D. Power. But there’s ...

North Carolina is kicking off 2026 with new laws going into place. Some were highly contested in the state legislature while others found broad support.

Plainly, people seeking a single-line phone plan should avoid major carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile and opt for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). From a value standpoint, MVNOs like Mint Mobile, Visible Wireless, and others offer the best ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ray Ravaglia covers education, focusing on technology and innovation. For those who embrace technology’s potential to improve education, the dream has always been personalized ...

Oregon’s new school cell phone ban takes effect Jan. 1, but some districts put it in place earlier. Most districts are calling it a success, despite some initial concerns.

We’ve all dealt with little to no cell phone service before, and it typically tends to come at a time when you desperately need it. The good news is you can proactively fight dropped calls and connection problems with a quality cell phone signal booster ...

Cell phones emit non-ionizing radiation, which does not increase cancer risk. Research found no rise in brain tumors linked to cell phone use. Long-term health effects are still being observed; current evidence is reassuring. Cell phones emit non-ionizing ...

Cell phones in prison are a problem but they may be a symptom of other isolating issues that prisoners face. In speaking with men and women who have gone to prison, they experience withdrawals from having a cell phone once they are inside, something not ...