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The Daily Dot

Eilish O’Sullivan is the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

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“Imagine having to throw your phone away”: Man waits in airport security line. Then he spots a sign

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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T-Mobile customer accuses company of slowing down her phone signal because of the type of plan she has

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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T-Mobile launches home internet service. Here’s what you need to know

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‘I want to show you what strangers can see’: Woman issues ‘cybersecurity’ warning to people who connect their phones in rental cars

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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“A loyal customer for over 20 years”: Woman cancels T-Mobile service to switch to Mint Mobile. Then they quietly charge her $500

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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“I know you’re not checking your AppleCare subscriptions”: Woman goes into the Apple Store to replace phone battery after paying monthly for AppleCare. Then finds out something shocking

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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Woman spotted using transparent phone. What is it?

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, in the middle the back of a typical AT&T repair van.

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‘I have lost my home’: AT&T installs new service at apartment complex. Then they hit a pipe

Laiken Neumann is a Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

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‘I have receipts’: Washington woman upgrades iPhone for ‘free’ at T-Mobile. Then she loses thousands of dollars

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘They upgraded you on a promo’: Woman thinks she successfully negotiates Verizon bill. Did she?

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School spends $80K on Yondr pouches

‘This is unacceptable’: Student claims school spends $80K on Yondr pouches to lock up phones. Then they run out of lunch food

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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‘It’s not some system error. It’s not some mistake’: Former AT&T worker exposes the real reason for those extra charges on your account

2 panel image: on the left is a sad emoji with the text over: "Okay which one if y'all at Verizon forgot to put an iPhone in the box". On the right is the UPS logo.

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‘That’s a good driver’: Man orders iPhone from Verizon. Then his UPS driver steps in

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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‘Don’t switch to AT&T’: Customer says AT&T is holding their phone hostage after they asked to switch back to Verizon

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‘It’s the sales pitch we HAD to give or we get reprimanded’: Woman can’t believe what this customer service rep told her about her T-Mobile plan

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