Inarguably, one of the worst things that can happen mid-conversation while texting is that your signal drops or you run into a problem sending outgoing messages. There are a wide variety of reasons ...

Peer-to-peer messaging apps work without the internet by connecting phones directly. Briar is a useful app for offline messaging, especially in remote areas or emergencies. Setting up Briar requires ...

My title is Senior Features Writer, which is a license to write about absolutely anything if I can connect it to technology (I can). I’ve been at PCMag since 2011 and have covered the surveillance ...

Wi-Fi can easily serve as a backup for your cellular network for calling and texting, especially if you find yourself without signal. Mike Sorrentino is a Senior Editor for Mobile, covering phones, ...

Thousands of AT&T customers are unsuccessfully searching for a signal across the country amid a nationwide telecommunication outage early Thursday morning. AT&T acknowledged the issue in a statement ...

When traveling, it’s important to stay connected. Without Wi-Fi or cell service, you can’t utilize online maps to navigate a new place, keep in touch with loved ones, or research restaurants to visit.