Teenagers are generally obsessed with their smartphones. So much so that Kristin Hatling’s family recently encountered a gaggle of them who had brought their screens into a resort’s hot tub.

Upon hearing her husband’s call for help, Cynthia Halliday came flying upstairs. He was rushing toward the outdoor deck, ...

AT&T’s $177 million data breach settlement is one of the most important consumer deadlines this year, and the claims window is closing soon. Millions of customers still have the chance […] The post AT ...

According to the settlement administrator's website, consumers impacted by the first breach may be eligible to up to $5,000.

A New Jersey appeals court says police didn’t violate a man’s rights by watching him enter his phone passcode while in custody — rejecting his claim that it was unconstitutional. Tyrone K. Ellison, ...

AT&T is pushing to get rid of its legacy copper landline services and instead replace them with advanced fiber optic networks. But not everyone is on board with getting rid of their landline. If ...

In today’s world, communication is largely done through one of two methods: smartphones or social media. Young children, however, rarely have access to either—and experts say they shouldn’t have any ...

A bill working its way through the California Legislature would allow AT&T to eliminate landline service to some customers. Assembly Bill 470 would remove the utility’s obligations as a “carrier of ...

Landline identity theft is an emerging threat that gives scammers backdoor access to your accounts. An outdated phone number, especially a forgotten landline, can help them bypass security and drain ...

Not everyone has access to cell service. In some rural areas, a landline is the only option, and many elderly people still depend on them. So what happens if that landline phone no longer works? For ...

A new feature available on the MyAT&T app will protect cell phone users from criminals trying to rack up unauthorized charges on their accounts. The telecommunications giant rolled out Wireless ...

Starting August 1st, Google Ads will expand its Unverified Phone Number policy to include message assets, in addition to existing requirements for call-only ads, call assets, and location assets. Why ...