The latest update to the myAT&T app references a plan add-on called “Turbo” in the release notes. The add-on would allow users to pay for priority access to AT&T’s network during peak traffic times.

AT&T experienced outages Saturday morning, disrupting connectivity for users across several major U.S. cities.

Smartphones are awesome. Yet, perhaps they’re a bit too awesome these days—the ability to store your entire life into a pocket-sized device is at once both convenient and disconcerting. After all, ...