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Phone Arena
2 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
T-Mobile has new price lock guarantees for you, alongside a special offer too good to pass up
T-Mobile, the 'un-carrier' that was recently in hot water for some price hikes, is now offering new price lock guarantees. The company has just acquired internet service provider Lumos, and is now offering its fiber services in various new locations across the United States. Customers who get T-Mobile Fiber receive the same download and upload speeds, enjoy T-Mobile Tuesdays, and are promised a five-year price lock guarantee. Additionally, you won't have to pay any installation charges or equipment fees. As if all of that wasn't enough, the internet plans that T-Mobile is offering are actually quite reasonably priced as well, in my opinion. T-Mobile Fiber plans consist of the following three packages: 500 Mbps for $80 a month 1 Gbps for $95 a month 2 Gbps for $110 a month However, if you have a T-Mobile voice line and agree to use autopay, the above prices drop down to $60, $75, and $90 a month respectively. If you don't have a voice line with the carrier but still agree to use autopay, the prices see a discount of $5 per month. Each of these options awards you a five-year price lock there's more! T-Mobile Fiber plans. | Image credit — T-Mobile The company has a really lucrative offer named the 'Fiber Founders Club' that is available in a select few locations. If you're eligible for this offer, T-Mobile will give you a 2 Gbps plan at a ridiculously low $70 a month with autopay, and without the need for a voice line. The cherry on top is the whopping 10-year price lock guarantee for this plan. If I had to guess, this offer is probably only going to be available in locations where AT&T and Verizon are offering fiber services as well. It's a steal at that price, and I know I would have switched in a heartbeat. However, T-Mobile 's largest two competitors offer some killer plans in certain locations — like $20 a month for 300 Mbps with Verizon — and customers will have to be convinced to make the jump. Now, let's address the elephant in the room. A lot of T-Mobile 's users have complained in recent months that the company increased the prices of their price-locked plans. Furthermore, these new guarantees do not include taxes and additional fees, as the carrier continues to phase out all-inclusive plans. I don't blame anyone who's skeptical of the new price lock guarantees. But I have to be honest, $70 a month for 2 Gbps is a really good deal. Ultimately, though, it depends on how much you care about having the most bandwidth in your neighborhood. T-Mobile Fiber plans will become available to U.S. customers starting tomorrow on June 5. Switch to Total 5G+ Unlimited 3-Month plan or Total 5G Unlimited and get a free iPhone. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Buy at Total Wireless
The Verge
3 days ago
- Business
- The Verge
T-Mobile launches fiber internet service in the US with a five-year price lock
T-Mobile is bringing its fiber internet service to more than 500,000 households throughout the US. In an update on Tuesday, T-Mobile revealed three new plans that offer customers symmetrical speeds of up to 2 Gigs. In addition to a five-year price lock, the new plans come with a $5 autopay discount, but only if you pay with a debit card or bank account. Here's a list of the plans, which will be available starting June 5th: T-Mobile's big fiber expansion comes just months after it closed its joint venture deal with the fiber internet provider Lumos — a move the Federal Communications Commission only approved after the carrier made changes to its stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). T-Mobile's fiber internet service was previously only available in a limited number of locations. But now it's building out its network through its deal with Lumos and its pending acquisition of the fiber provider Metronet. T-Mobile says it expects to reach 12 to 15 million households or more by the end of 2030, allowing it to compete with rivals like AT&T and Verizon that have invested billions into fiber. Last month, the FCC approved Verizon's $20 billion acquisition of Frontier after it 'committed to ending DEI.' T-Mobile will also provide discounts for customers who have phone lines with the service. It's offering a $75 / month ($70 with autopay) Fiber Founders Club plan as well, which comes with a 10-year price lock but is only 'available in select locations for a limited time.'
Android Authority
3 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
T-Mobile is launching its fiber home internet service with some great deals for early adopters
Earlier this year, T-Mobile closed on its acquisition of Lumos, a major fiber internet service provider. Now the wireless carrier is ready to put that newly acquired fiber network to use. Today, T-Mobile announced that it will officially launch its Fiber Home Internet service on June 5. According to T-Mobile, its fiber service will be available to over 500,000 households across the country. Along with this launch, the company is introducing new plans that include unlimited data, T-Mobile Tuesdays, and a five-year price guarantee. The carrier notes that 'there are no monthly equipment fees, installation charges, or annual contracts.' These plans include: Fiber 500: A reliable option for everyday streamers, remote workers, and smaller households who want just the right amount of speed. Equipment is included; there are no data caps and no annual contracts. Available for $60/month with Autopay and a T-Mobile voice line or $75/month with Autopay. A reliable option for everyday streamers, remote workers, and smaller households who want just the right amount of speed. Equipment is included; there are no data caps and no annual contracts. Available for $60/month with Autopay and a T-Mobile voice line or $75/month with Autopay. Fiber 1 Gig: Ideal for busy households with multiple people streaming, gaming and using smart devices at the same time. Comes with everything included in Fiber 500, plus Whole Home Wi-Fi with mesh devices to help extend the Wi-Fi signal throughout the home. Available for $75/month with Autopay and a T-Mobile voice line or $90/month with Autopay. Ideal for busy households with multiple people streaming, gaming and using smart devices at the same time. Comes with everything included in Fiber 500, plus Whole Home Wi-Fi with mesh devices to help extend the Wi-Fi signal throughout the home. Available for $75/month with Autopay and a T-Mobile voice line or $90/month with Autopay. Fiber 2 Gig: Top-tier speed for high-demand users, smart homes, creators, and tech lovers who push their connection to the max. Comes with everything included in Fiber 1 Gig. Available for $90/month with Autopay and a T-Mobile voice line or $105/month with Autopay. There's also an additional plan you can hop on called the Fiber Founders Club. Unlike the other offerings, this plan provides a 10-year price guarantee and is only available for a limited time in select locations. Fiber Founders Club: With T-Mobile's Fiber Founders Club, customers can future-proof their connectivity with a special offer for the 2 Gig plan at just $70/month with Autopay — no voice line required. T-Mobile states that it plans for its fiber network 'to reach 12 to 15 million households or more by the end of 2030.' To accomplish this, the company says it will continue 'tapping into existing local fiber infrastructure.'
Herald Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Herald Sun
Lumos passes milestone in CLIA waiver
Don't miss out on the headlines from Stockhead. Followed categories will be added to My News. Lumos enrols 61 of required 120 bacterial positive patients in US CLIA waiver clinical study for FebriDx Study to be completed by Q4 2025 with US FDA CLIA waiver application to be submitted in October 2025 Successful CLIA waiver would unlock access to a US total addressable market exceeding US$1 billion Special Report: Lumos Diagnostics has passed a major milestone in a US CLIA waiver study for its rapid point-of-care diagnostic FebriDx designed to differentiate between bacterial and non-bacterial acute respiratory infections. Developer of rapid, point-of-care testing Lumos Diagnostics (ASX:LDX) has achieved 61 bacterial positive patients representing 50% of the target of 120 bacterial positive patient results required for its ongoing CLIA waiver study. Lumos said there had been 439 patients enrolled in the study and testing of the 500th patient would trigger a US$298,457 milestone payment from its partner, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). The bacterial prevalence rate in the study so far is at an average of 14% (61/439). However, since Lumos implemented its enrichment strategy in late March the company said the bacterial prevalence rate in the trial had been around 35%. This study is a critical step towards securing a CLIA waiver from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It would enable FebriDx to be used in a broader range of healthcare settings, including physician offices, urgent care clinics or other outpatient clinics that do not operate under high-complexity laboratory certification. At the current accrual rate, Lumos said the study was anticipated to conclude in Q4 2025. Subject to successful data outcomes, Lumos expects to submit its CLIA waiver application to the FDA in Q4 2025. Addressing overuse of antibiotics FebriDx is a unique, rapid test that helps clinicians differentiate between bacterial and non-bacterial acute respiratory infections through a simple fingerstick blood sample, delivering results quickly at the point-of-care. The test enables clinicians to make more informed treatment decisions at the initial point of care, supporting appropriate antibiotic stewardship and helping to combat the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance. By aiding clinicians in faster, better decisions at the point-of-care, Lumos said FebriDx had the potential to improve patient outcomes, reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions, and lower overall healthcare costs. The World Health Organization has warned that the global surge in antibiotic resistance is undermining the effectiveness of commonly used antibiotics to treat widespread bacterial infections. Lumos said in the US antibiotic-resistant infections caused ~2.8 million illnesses and 35,000 deaths each year. 'Encouraged by the progress' Managing director Doug Ward said reaching the halfway mark in bacterial positive patient recruitment for its CLIA waiver clinical study was an important achievement for Lumos. 'We are encouraged by the progress of the study with the support of BARDA and remain focused on delivering a successful outcome that expands the availability of FebriDx to clinicians and patients across the US,' he said. "A successful CLIA waiver would unlock access to a US total addressable market exceeding US$1 billion and significantly expand the commercial potential for FebriDx in point-of-care settings by up to 15 times our current available market opportunity." He said the company continues to work closely with its clinical partners to complete enrolment and data collection in a timely manner. Lumos recently announced it had Medicare reimbursement from six of seven Medicare administrative contractors, representing more than 85% of total US Medicare payment coverage. This article was developed in collaboration with, a Stockhead advertiser at the time of publishing. This article does not constitute financial product advice. You should consider obtaining independent advice before making any financial decisions. Originally published as Lumos passes milestone in CLIA waiver study for point-of-care respiratory test
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Why do liberals like Gary Lineker insist on talking about things they know nothing about?
Poor Gary Lineker. He has lost his job for being too caring, for being so empathetic, for crying at the awful images of murdered children coming out of Gaza. He had to speak up on social media about the humanitarian crisis because 'I think if you're silent on these issues, you're almost complicit.' Gary has been punished for being too nice. Just too brave for the BBC. This is one narrative running about his departure, and I recognise it absolutely because Gary is the kind of liberal type I know very well indeed. I do not dislike the man, or claim to know anything about football. He helped me out once by offering Match of the Day tickets for a raffle I was doing to support JK Rowling's charity Lumos, which was working with institutionalised children in Ukraine. I had to ask him where Match of the Day was. Apparently in a TV studio! Sometimes he would retweet a column of mine from The Guardian. At that time, migrants were being called vermin and cockroaches in our tabloid press, and that disgusted me. These people were drowning, and we were watching it on our TV screens. To call another human 'vermin' is to dehumanise them, to make it legitimate to kill them. It is just this sort of dehumanising, though, that has done for him. An Instagram post that he shared last week featured an anti-Zionist rant by a Canadian-Palestinian professor accompanied by a rat emoji. That Jews are rats, vermin, is an anti-Semitic trope and no nitpicking over the lines between anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism excuses it. While Lineker says he is moved to speak out over humanitarian causes, let's agree not to compare humans to vermin for a start. The whole issue here is that guys like Lineker do not know the complexity of this issue and never seem to want to be schooled by those that do. There have been some extraordinary exchanges over the past months where Lineker has been challenged by Simon Schama on Jewish history. Of course, it is possible to understand that this awful situation is complex as well as be appalled at the death and horrific destruction of Gaza. That is where most people are at, surely? How is a two-state solution possible when Hamas remains in power? Those who think Israel should not exist in the first place – and there are many – are going to have to explain what happens to half of the world's Jewish population who live there. Lineker told the journalist Mehdi Hasan, 'I've got no skin in the game… I see it from a neutral perspective.' Wow. This is the ultimate liberal delusion; that somehow one sits aloft, above others who cannot see what is good and what is bad. Those who do not agree with him have had an empathy bypass. This is exactly the kind of polarisation that social media has engendered, I'm afraid. There live the self-proclaimed good and everyone else is, well, a little unhuman. Lineker will be just fine. He is hugely rich and his podcast empire is another echo chamber of guys reassuring each other that they are on the right side of history. Graham Norton, while hosting Eurovision the other night, somehow managed not to tell the audience what the Israeli contestant, a Nova festival survivor, had been through. Silence is complicity? It's always interesting, with these dudes, which issues they choose to be brave about and which they don't. Lineker has chosen Israel/Gaza but has repeatedly ignored pleas from women to say something about biological men in sport. He has refused to take a line. And when challenged by The Telegraph's Oliver Brown in an interview last week came out with: 'It's too nuanced. I don't actually think, in terms of sport, that it will ever be a real issue. Sport, as it's already doing, will sort it out and work out rules.' He made his sympathies clear. 'They're some of the most persecuted on the planet, trans people. You've got to be very careful not to have bigoted views on that. I genuinely feel really badly for trans people. Imagine going through what they have to go through in life. Is there even any issue?'. At this point a lot of us realised exactly who had an empathy bypass. If you are going to make public pronouncements you can at least educate yourself. Lineker is entitled to his views and is an incredibly talented presenter, but I am afraid he does have 'skin in the game' as the BBC is publicly funded. He cannot present himself as 'neutral' in one context and 'brave' in another. Free from them, he can tweet away about whatever atrocities he likes and, I am sad to say, there are places other than Israel in the world where terrible things are happening. Sudan? He has the time to find out himself about what is going on. As he is just a guy trying to do the right thing after all. He just did an anti-Semitic thing by accident. Isn't that always the way? The fall from the moral high ground will be cushioned, I am sure, by like-minded apologists who cheer him on. Some humility would be in order. But these guys never know what they don't know. See Alastair Campbell/Rory Stewart on any issue that involves women's rights and who just happen to be part of Lineker's podcast empire. As I say, it's a type. If only I had their conceit, I could offer myself up as an expert football commentator. After all, I have a lot of empathy with people who score own goals. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
