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I'm a freelance writer covering mobile carriers, Android phones, and home networking hardware.

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Review: The TCL Linkport IK511 5G gives any budget laptop an internet speed boost

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By Samuel Contreras 
| Android Police
The TCL Linkport IK511 is a 5G adapter that strips away all but the most essential hardware features to keep the device compact. It looks like a portable SSD with a single USB-C connection, and its thinness makes it easy to slip into a laptop bag. It’s far from the fastest 5G connection you’ll find, but getting online quickly without worrying if your hotspot is charged feels more streamlined than simplified.
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Review: Total Wireless is an affordable fit for families looking for an unlimited plan

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By Samuel Contreras 
| Android Police
Total Wireless has updated its plans to include unlimited data at all tiers along with appealing multi-line discounts. I could spend all day writing about how the vast majority of people don’t need that much data and how unlimited data plans are likely an inefficient use of money, but frankly, a lot of people don't want to think about usage.
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4 reasons you should get your cell phone plan through your internet provider instead of a carrier

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By Samuel Contreras 
| Android Police
When cable companies like Xfinity started offering cell phone service plans, they worked like MVNOs, getting people to bundle another service with their cable plan. The only choice for home internet for some people is a single cable company. These companies often have networking equipment in most homes and businesses in an area, which they use to create a Wi-Fi network for customers. A mobile carrier like Xfinity Mobile is an MVNO that uses Verizon’s network for mobile data.
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