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**Author:** [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/welcome-why-were-here-and-our-guidelines/16 "2025-06-11T20:03:44Z")
Welcome to the RW Users Community! :green\_heart: First, a little history… In 2011 a small cell phone company disrupted the telecom industry with an interesting WiFi-First mentality. It brought affordable cell phone ser… --- ## [Changing Your Assigned Avatar](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/changing-your-assigned-avatar/22)
**Author:** [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/changing-your-assigned-avatar/22 "2023-07-20T14:19:38Z")
As you settle into your new Community, we hope you’ll consider changing the avatar assigned by the forum software. We’re very much looking forward to seeing familiar “faces”. In case it’s not sufficiently obvious, here’s… --- ## [Monochrome laserjet all-in-one printer](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/monochrome-laserjet-all-in-one-printer/1295)
**Author:** [@AuntTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/AuntTC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/monochrome-laserjet-all-in-one-printer/1295 "2026-09-16T05:22:36Z")
If this topic isn’t allowed, please delete or disregard - anyone have thoughts or recommendations for a monochrome laserjet printer? I’m getting bogged down reading reviews --- ## [About Google Messages texting app](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/about-google-messages-texting-app/1277)
**Author:** [@NancyM](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/NancyM)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/about-google-messages-texting-app/1277 "2026-09-07T00:22:07Z")
I have Android phones. Years ago I had problems with Google Messages so I’ve been using the Textra app, which is great (as is the customer support if you have questions). Suddenly this month, Textra wasn’t working righ… --- ## [When was the last time you moved into a new phone, and how'd it go?](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/when-was-the-last-time-you-moved-into-a-new-phone-and-howd-it-go/1280)
**Author:** [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 12:57am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/when-was-the-last-time-you-moved-into-a-new-phone-and-howd-it-go/1280 "2026-09-06T00:57:24Z")
This weekend I fired up a new phone (Pixel 11 Pro), moving two numbers and several accounts from a Pixel 8 Pro. The experience was far easier than it used to be, and I was surprised at how much information moved to the n… --- ## [Pixel 11 Pro - Evolutionary or Meh-volutionary](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/pixel-11-pro-evolutionary-or-meh-volutionary/1272)
**Author:** [@Scottathew](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/Scottathew)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/pixel-11-pro-evolutionary-or-meh-volutionary/1272 "2026-08-29T10:33:27Z")
Hello! Any opinions about the Google Pixel 11 phone series? Here’s a couple reviews: Marques Brownlee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4SSoURPODY Mrwhosetheboss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaaOwLnuyPU I’ve b… --- ## [Have any of you caught the e-bike bug?](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/have-any-of-you-caught-the-e-bike-bug/1065)
**Author:** [@cbwahlstrom](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/cbwahlstrom)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 2:25am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/have-any-of-you-caught-the-e-bike-bug/1065 "2026-08-20T02:25:23Z")
I was an avid cyclist when I was younger, and still have quite a collection of high end bikes. As I got older I cycled less. Bad knees and and gaining weight kept me off of cycling for a number of years. On a whim I pick… --- ## [Dish Network's Charlie Ergen agrees to take controlling stake in MobileX](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/dish-networks-charlie-ergen-agrees-to-take-controlling-stake-in-mobilex/1274)
**Author:** [@dbrew826](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/dbrew826)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/dish-networks-charlie-ergen-agrees-to-take-controlling-stake-in-mobilex/1274 "2026-08-18T19:13:32Z")
Charlie Ergen has reached a deal to acquire a controlling stake in wireless-service provider MobileX through his special purpose acquisition company CONX, according to people familiar with the matter…Peter Adderton will… --- ## [Farewell, Google Assistant](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/farewell-google-assistant/1235)
**Author:** [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/farewell-google-assistant/1235 "2026-08-13T15:00:12Z")
I’m saddened to read this in my email today. I’ve enjoyed Google Assistant and am not enthusiastic about this switch. We’re writing to let you know that the Google Assistant on your mobile device is being discontinued,… --- ## [Google Pixel WiFi+, a moment of RW nostalgia, brought to me by Google Fi](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/google-pixel-wifi-a-moment-of-rw-nostalgia-brought-to-me-by-google-fi/1174)
**Author:** [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/google-pixel-wifi-a-moment-of-rw-nostalgia-brought-to-me-by-google-fi/1174 "2026-07-14T23:53:54Z")
Any former RW users here who participated in our Orion Beta in partnership with Google?? The idea was that you’d go to an airport or mall and your phone would automatically connect to WiFi, saving you on network data… --- ## [Review of Tello](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/review-of-tello/49)
**Author:** [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/review-of-tello/49 "2026-07-01T22:23:26Z")
Though I’m a now former RW Community Ambassador and Expert Customer, my household is not and never has been RW exclusive. Among the other service providers currently used in my household is Tello. Plans Tello offers a f… --- ## [Dish Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/dish-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/1225)
**Author:** [@cbwahlstrom](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/cbwahlstrom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/dish-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/1225 "2026-07-01T19:18:07Z")
--- ## [Surprise Changes for T-Mobile Customers](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/surprise-changes-for-t-mobile-customers/1224)
**Author:** [@Totoro](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/Totoro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/surprise-changes-for-t-mobile-customers/1224 "2026-06-30T12:17:19Z")
Sounds like a long week for T-Mobile customer service: T-Mobile retires legacy plans, prompting price hikes and customer backlash --- ## [Light phone, anyone?](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/light-phone-anyone/1223)
**Author:** [@NancyM](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/NancyM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/light-phone-anyone/1223 "2026-06-28T22:54:46Z")
My very-privacy-focused cousin showed me his Light Phone. More than a flip-phone, less than a smart phone. It’s an interesting concept. Has anyone tried it out? Just curious. --- ## [Carolina West Wireless Shutting Down — Transitioning to Verizon](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/carolina-west-wireless-shutting-down-transitioning-to-verizon/1220)
**Author:** [@davenc](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/davenc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/carolina-west-wireless-shutting-down-transitioning-to-verizon/1220 "2026-06-25T19:17:21Z")
--- ## [Mint is upgrading the data blocks again](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/mint-is-upgrading-the-data-blocks-again/1215)
**Author:** [@mwgardiner](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/mwgardiner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/mint-is-upgrading-the-data-blocks-again/1215 "2026-06-17T21:12:11Z")
I received this from Mint Mobile today: Things are looking up. And by things, we mean your plan. Starting after your next refresh date on Jun 23, 2026, your plan will be upgraded from 5GB to 6GB per month, free of charge… --- ## [Hey, Google... When I come home after dark, turn on the flood lights](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/hey-google-when-i-come-home-after-dark-turn-on-the-flood-lights/99)
**Author:** [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/hey-google-when-i-come-home-after-dark-turn-on-the-flood-lights/99 "2026-06-08T12:25:21Z")
I’ve been playing with “Routines” in the Google Home app, trying to get my friendly Assistant to help me out by automatically turning on my floodlights when I come home after dark. It doesn’t seem to me that the “Routin… --- ## [Amazon dropping support for older Kindles. You have options](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/amazon-dropping-support-for-older-kindles-you-have-options/1197)
**Author:** [@mwgardiner](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/mwgardiner)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 12:38am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/amazon-dropping-support-for-older-kindles-you-have-options/1197 "2026-06-04T00:38:47Z")
With the announcement that Amazon will be dropping support for older Kindles, they have generated a lot of animosity. Leaving the verbal thermal runaway aside, there are options if you have an affected Kindle and would … --- ## [Repurposed my 'free' Republic account/line](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/repurposed-my-free-republic-account-line/1177)
**Author:** [@jBen](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/jBen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/repurposed-my-free-republic-account-line/1177 "2026-05-15T12:33:44Z")
The recent Verizon all-day outage (I havebeen an iPhone user on Verizon for last 5 years). We dug out my Samsung, charged it up and checked it out. After determining that all was good, we fired up my wife’s old iPhone 1… --- ## [Google Account locked for suspicious activity](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/google-account-locked-for-suspicious-activity/1199)
**Author:** [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/google-account-locked-for-suspicious-activity/1199 "2026-05-11T19:17:54Z")
Anyone here ever been locked out of your own Google Account for suspicious activity? How’d it turn out for you? I have an account that I use to manage an Android phone for my elderly mother-in-law. A couple of weeks ag… --- ## [Mint Mobile offering fixed wireless internet on 5G](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/mint-mobile-offering-fixed-wireless-internet-on-5g/1168)
**Author:** [@mwgardiner](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/mwgardiner)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 2:39am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/mint-mobile-offering-fixed-wireless-internet-on-5g/1168 "2026-05-11T02:39:34Z")
Mint is doing their spin on T-Mobile wireless internet. https://www.mintmobile.com/5g-home-internet/ I’m keeping a tab open on the page to see when my address will be included in the program. The two-week trial will l… --- ## [Google Will Pay $135M to Android Phone Owners](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/google-will-pay-135m-to-android-phone-owners/1201)
**Author:** [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/google-will-pay-135m-to-android-phone-owners/1201 "2026-04-27T16:05:38Z")
Has anyone else received email notification of this? --- ## [TP-Link Router? Upgrade your firmware and change the Admin password](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/tp-link-router-upgrade-your-firmware-and-change-the-admin-password/1202)
**Author:** [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 3:38am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/tp-link-router-upgrade-your-firmware-and-change-the-admin-password/1202 "2026-04-22T03:38:47Z")
The FBI has identified vulnerabilities in certain TP-Link routers and has confirmed these vulnerabilities have been exploited by cyber criminals. If you have a TP-Link router, you should: Update the firmware Change th… --- ## [Windows 10 Cliff Alternatives, Linux Anyone?](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/windows-10-cliff-alternatives-linux-anyone/996)
**Author:** [@dbrew826](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/dbrew826)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/windows-10-cliff-alternatives-linux-anyone/996 "2026-04-05T14:12:40Z")
Shortly after retiring seven years ago, I decided it was time to get a new desktop computer. Armed with the encouragement of my adult son, I began researching options for building a Windows 10 pc. This is what I came up … --- ## [Boost SIM reprogrammed. The curious may want to watch for behavior changes](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/boost-sim-reprogrammed-the-curious-may-want-to-watch-for-behavior-changes/1193)
**Author:** [@mwgardiner](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/mwgardiner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/boost-sim-reprogrammed-the-curious-may-want-to-watch-for-behavior-changes/1193 "2026-03-21T03:35:07Z")
When I woke up this morning, I found that my Boost SIM had rebooted. This last happened a bit under two years ago. I have no idea what changed. People who have coverage issues may want to look out for changes. For those… --- ## [It's now possible to buy a Mac for less than an iPhone](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/its-now-possible-to-buy-a-mac-for-less-than-an-iphone/1188)
**Author:** [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/its-now-possible-to-buy-a-mac-for-less-than-an-iphone/1188 "2026-03-10T18:42:57Z")
Apple has announced the MacBook Neo - its take on an affordable laptop. Pricing starts at $599. RAM is limited to 8 GB rather than the 16 GB standard on other - more expensive - Macs. The real news, however, is the MacB… --- ## [The saga of migrating to a new phone for an existing Boost customer](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/the-saga-of-migrating-to-a-new-phone-for-an-existing-boost-customer/1171)
**Author:** [@herbie](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/herbie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/the-saga-of-migrating-to-a-new-phone-for-an-existing-boost-customer/1171 "2026-02-16T19:54:34Z")
Just bought a new Moto G 2025 (eSIM) from the Boost store for my significant other for Christmas to replace her 2022 Moto G Power (SIM card). I wanted to document some Lessons learned/frustrations, and kudos. TL;DR Powe… --- ## [Republic Wireless to US Mobile -- getting better!](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/republic-wireless-to-us-mobile-getting-better/405)
**Author:** [@NancyM](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/NancyM)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/republic-wireless-to-us-mobile-getting-better/405 "2026-02-11T21:29:59Z")
I got my US Mobile Starter kit to change from RW to USMobile 1 GB (shareable) plan. The instructions that came with the card forces you into unlimited plan, with no indications of other options. I got on the chat and t… --- ## [Review: Mint Mobile (Samsung Galaxy S8 and Otherwise)](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/review-mint-mobile-samsung-galaxy-s8-and-otherwise/30)
**Author:** [@BillG](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/BillG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/review-mint-mobile-samsung-galaxy-s8-and-otherwise/30 "2026-01-02T00:44:37Z")
Phone was moved from RW by Dish to Mint last March. Signed up for the 4GB, $15.00/Mo. deal for new customers. Worked flawless during the 3 month introductory period so signed up for a year with 4GB @ $15.00/Mo. Not a s… --- ## [Apple MacBook Pro M2 compatible external CD/DVD drive recommendations?](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/apple-macbook-pro-m2-compatible-external-cd-dvd-drive-recommendations/1169)
**Author:** [@Bestwire](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/Bestwire)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/apple-macbook-pro-m2-compatible-external-cd-dvd-drive-recommendations/1169 "2025-12-29T20:40:58Z")
I have a MacBook Pro M2 and really miss having CD/DVD capabilities. I want to look into an ext. drive but keep finding fragmented info on compatibility. I’d like to find the most direct hookup without jumping incompatibi… [Next page](https://forums.rwusers.com/latest.md?page=1)