Freedom Mobile Survey Asks if Users Would Pay $8 Monthly for Security

Freedom Mobile Survey Asks if Users Would Pay $8 Monthly for Security [Update]

Freedom Mobile is taking heat from customers after floating the idea of charging extra for what a lot of people consider basic account security. The whole thing kicked off when a subscriber posted a question from an official Freedom Mobile survey on Reddit. The Quebecor-owned carrier asked how likely people would be to pay an [] The post Freedom Mobile Survey Asks if Users Would Pay 8 Monthly for Security [Update] first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

Freedom offering $20/25GB prepaid plan, but it won’t last long

Freedom Mobile is advertising a new 20/25GB prepaid plan; however, it’s not here forever. Essentially, the new promotional plan is a prepaid special that gives customers 25GB of data per month for 6 months. However, the plan requires a six-month upfront payment of 120 and gives you 150GB total. Freedom also notes in the promo []

MediaAlpha: Cheap Enough For The Insurance Ad Recovery

MediaAlpha: Cheap Enough For The Insurance Ad Recovery

On Telegram, pay via UPI for privacy abuse

On Telegram, pay via UPI for privacy abuse

Phone and internet charges to rise as NCA approves new telecom tariffs

Consumers will pay more for phone calls and internet services starting Friday after the National Communication Authority (NCA) approved a phased adjustment of telecommunications tariffs. The new rates will take effect at midnight on June 26 following consultations involving the Ministry of ICT and Postal Services, Parliament, mobile network operators, and civil society organizations. According [] The post Phone and internet charges to rise as NCA approves new telecom tariffs appeared first on Eye Radio.

सामाजिक सञ्जाल प्रतिबन्ध उल्लंघन गर्ने प्लेटफर्मलाई अस्ट्रेलियाले दोब्बर जरिवाना लगाउने

सिड्नी। अष्ट्रेलियाले विश्वमा नै पहिलो पटक १६ वर्षमुनिका किशोरकिशोरीहरूका लागि लागू गरेको सामाजिक सञ्जाल प्रतिबन्धको उल्लङ्घन गर्नेलाई रोक्न प्लेटफर्महरूलाई पहिलेको भन्दा दोब्बर बढी आर्थिक जरिवाना लगाउने घोषणा गरेको छ । सरकारले शनिबार यो जानकारी दिएको हो। नयाँ कानुनले प्रणालीगत उल्लङ्घनमा अधिकतम जरिवाना अस्ट्रेलियन डलर ९९ मिलियन (६८ मिलियन अमेरिकी डलर) पुर्‍याउने छ र अनलाइन नियामक निकाय []

Subscription Creep is Real. US Adults Spend an Average of $1,332 a Year, CNET Finds

Think twice before you sign up for that free trial. US adults waste an average of 252 a year on unused subscriptions.

Poverty premium: Why it costs £736 a year more to be poor

One-in-ten low income households face a poverty premium of £736 or more each year, as food and energy costs surge The post Poverty premium: Why it costs £736 a year more to be poor appeared first on Big Issue.

Is your phone charger wasting electricity when it's not charging?

Homes with many phone chargers pay more even when they're not using them.

DICT issues bid invitation for P473-million fiber optic project

THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it set aside P473.14 million for a contract to provide internet connectivity services in public places via fiber optic networks. In a bid notice, the DICT said it the contract will be funded out of its 2026 budget, and covers 560 locations in North Luzon for []

US citizenship new fee: Application cost likely to see 75% hike; here's how Indian would be affected

US citizenship application fees may rise from 760 to 1,330, a 75 increase. The proposal also removes reduced-fee options and waivers.

H&R Block Coupon: 25% Off DIY + Tax Pro Assist

Save over 25 when you opt for HR Block’s free online offering, plus a tax pro review.

Philippines becomes world’s top solar spender amid Middle East energy crisis

People in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring electricity prices, making it the world’s biggest spender on solar panels since the war in Iran started. Top power distributor Meralco has raised prices by 10 per cent since the Middle East conflict began in late February. Now, a median household spends around 12 per cent of monthly ‌income on electricity, assuming it consumes 200 kilowatt-hours – around the monthly average for three...

You Can Stream These 3 Great Cult Classics for Free in July

Affordability isn’t just a political buzzword — it’s a reality we all have to live in right now. Everything costs too much, from gas to mortgages and even subscription services like Netflix. You know what doesn’t cost a single cent? Samsung TV Plus. Less well-known than other free streamers like Tubi and Pluto TV, Samsung []

Brisbane’s lost its affordability crown. But is our lifestyle worth it?

In just 12 months, the income required for a couple to buy a median-priced home in Brisbane has risen by about 14,000 per person.

The 10-step phone security tune-up you should run every year - and why

Don't let the most essential device in your life become a liability. Our one-hour wellness check will keep your phone secure for another year.

‘Plagued By Fraud’: One Million Obamacare Enrollees Have No Social Security Number

Millions of Americans are fraudulently enrolled in Obamacare, taking billions of dollars out of taxpayer's pockets, according to new reports from the Department of Health and Human Services. The post ‘Plagued By Fraud’: One Million Obamacare Enrollees Have No Social Security Number first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Thousands of Medicare Beneficiaries Thought Their Drug Plan Was Free. Then They Lost It.

Thousands of people who had a Medicare drug plan with zero-dollar premiums last year got small premium increases this year — and didn’t know it. They were dropped from their coverage for failing to pay amounts as little as 8, and most can’t get it again until 2027.

WA Police issue warning as Telstra outage disrupts calls to Triple Zero

People trying to call Triple Zero are being affected by a nationwide Telstra outage.

'Energy poverty' explodes as Labor costs Australians $23 billion

Shadow Energy Minister Dan Tehan says soaring power bills and rising energy poverty expose Labor's failure to deliver on its promise to cut household electricity costs. “The total figure, $23 billion nationwide, is how much they’ve gone up by, and that’s over $1000 for most average households; this is when they were promised to go down by $275,” Mr Tehan told Sky News host Chris Kenny. “Chris Bowen remains as hapless as ever about trying to address this and fix this, and he’s blindly still pursuing his renewables-only approach. “It’s a disgrace; we’ve seen the number of people hit with energy poverty increase now to be over 250,000 households, and they do not seem to care that this number continues to grow under their policies.”

Rising Obamacare premiums fuel Democrats' affordability attacks against GOP

Obamacare premiums are poised for a double-digit increase in 2027, putting more Americans on the hook for hundreds of dollars in additional costs per month and adding fuel to Democratic attacks over affordability ahead of the midterm elections. According to preliminary filings analyzed by KFF, insurers are looking at a median increase of 14...

Nearly three in four US scam victims report mental health harm, poll finds

Gallup survey says the financial toll of scams in the United States in 2025 was estimated at 68bn.

Over 30,000 citizens benefit from KP Right to Information Act

Over 30,000 citizens benefit from KP Right to Information Act

A Puerto Rico Government Agency Exposed 1 Million Social Security Numbers

The post A Puerto Rico Government Agency Exposed 1 Million Social Security Numbers appeared first on ProPublica.

The surprising hidden cost quietly adding nearly $132K to new home prices revealed

Government regulations add nearly 132,000 to a new home's price, up 40 since 2021, according to a new NAHB study on the housing affordability crisis.

Enemies of Energy: GRID Alternatives

Rather than spend 2.3 billion giving solar panels to low-income communities, the LIDAC money could have been used to purchase a 230,000 home for 10,000 of America’s most impoverished families.

Data centres account for 23% of electricity usage - CSO

The percentage share of total metered electricity consumption used by data centres rose to 23 in 2025 up from 22 in 2024 and just 5 in 2015.

These Medicare beneficiaries thought their drug plan was free. Then they lost it

Thousands of people lost coverage over as little as 8 in delinquent payments. They didn't know their zero-dollar premiums had gone up and they owed money. Most now can't get coverage until 2027.

Cabinet seeks tougher penalties on e-cigarettes to curb etomidate use

Taipei, June 25 (CNA) The Cabinet on Thursday proposed fines of between NT30,000 (US943) and NT100,000 for individuals found in possession of electronic cigarettes, which are banned in Taiwan, as part of efforts to curb the circulation of the illegal narcotic etomidate.

Liberty Lifestyle: America Has a Trust Problem

Why is it easier to trust complete strangers than your neighbors?

US power demand to climb through 2027 on data centers, EIA says

US power demand to climb through 2027 on data centers, EIA says

Streaming deal: This code unlocks ad-free Paramount+ for less than a dollar

Paramount+ Premium has another great streaming deal. Use this code to unlock two months of ad-free Premium for 99 cents per month.

Reolink Security Cameras and Doorbells Are Nearly 50% Off for Prime Day, Perfect for a Smart Home Upgrade

Savings range from dozens of dollars on video doorbells to hundreds on full security systems.

LGBTQ2S+ customers buy less from brands that roll back inclusion: Report

New research from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation found that LGBTQ2S+ consumers represent more than US 3.9 trillion globally in purchasing power

Zillow traps buyers into overpriced mortgages, and it’s costing Americans $65 billion annually

Americans who bought homes since 2022 now collectively pay an estimated 65 billion annually in avoidable mortgage costs. That figure, published in new Bankrate research based on 3.2 million mortgage originations tracked in federal housing data and highlighted on the front page of the Wall Street Journal online, represents money homebuyers are losing for one []

Three years on, govt says People’s Income Initiative is showing results with nearly 7,800 households benefiting

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The People’s Income Initiative (IPR) programme has benefitted 7,787 households after...

Geran tahunan KRT di seluruh negara ditingkatkan kepada RM10,000

SEGAMAT: Geran tahunan yang diterima Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) di seluruh negara akan ditingkatkan kepada RM10,000 berbanding RM6,000 setahun, sebelum ini. Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata, kenaikan pengumuman itu merupakan penghargaan kepada anggota KRT yang menjadi mata dan telinga pihak berkuasa bagi menjaga keselamatan penduduk serta kawasan setempat. “Perdana Menteri Malaysia menjaga satu ... Read more The post Geran tahunan KRT di seluruh negara ditingkatkan kepada RM10,000 appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Maryland health insurance rates could rise 13.7% in 2027 under proposal

BALTIMORE — Maryland residents who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could see higher premiums next year, with insurers requesting an average rate increase of 13.7 for 2027, according to filings submitted to the ...