BestPhonePlans Podcast: Recent Episodes
Stetson Doggett
BestPhonePlans Podcast is a show dedicated to explaining and un-complicating the world of telecom. Come hang out with hosts Stetson Doggett and Dennis P, who share over 6 years of experience in the telecom industry, as they chat about what's new in wireless, explain key concepts and ideas, and answer interesting questions asked by the audience. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bestphoneplans/support
Stetson and Dennis talk about rumored specs for the upcoming iPhone 13, as well as the new features in iOS 15.
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Stetson and Dennis talk about T-Mobile's plan to shut down the Sprint LTE network along with their 2G and 3G networks, the future T-Mobile sees in the fixed wireless space, Mint Mobile's new account security features, and how CenturyLink (now rebranded as Lumen) is selling network assets to Apollo Global Management.
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Stetson and Dennis are joined by special guest Bahadir Ozdemir, the co-founder of Airalo. Airalo sells affordable international eSIM data plans to keep you connected when you travel abroad. Check out Airalo here - https://www.airalo.com/?rfsn=4265669.cae2b5 (affiliate link)
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Stetson and Dennis talk about Verizon raising the cost of FiOS internet and AT&T's quarterly earnings report.
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Stetson and Dennis talk about how Dish is becoming an AT&T MVNO with their latest 10-year, $5B deal with AT&T, and how US Mobile raised $11.5MM in funding.
STORIES:
Dish official press release: https://ir.dish.com/news-releases/news-release-details/dish-and-att-sign-strategic-network-services-agreement
Dish signs $5B deal with AT&T: https://www.fiercewireless.com/operators/dish-signs-5b-mvno-deal-at-t
Analyst: Dish deal ‘terrible’ for AT&T: https://www.fiercewireless.com/operators/analyst-dish-deal-terrible-for-at-t
US Mobile receives $11.5MM in Series A funding: https://www.volitioncapital.com/news/us-mobile-announces-11-5m-series-a-to-accelerate-innovation-in-customizable-consumer-wireless-services-and-technology/
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Stetson and Dennis talk about AT&T's new Unlimited Elite plan, the Mint Mobile data breach, and network performance and coverage updates of Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.
AT&T's New Unlimited Elite Plan
- Official AT&T press release: https://about.att.com/story/2021/att_unlimited_elite.html
Network Performance Reports:
- RootMetrics State of Mobile Union 2021: https://rootmetrics.com/en-US/content/us-state-of-the-mobile-union-1h-2021
- Tutella State of Mobile Experience 2020: https://www.tutela.com/blog/united-states-state-of-mobile-experience-2020
- OpenSignal Mobile Network Experience Report 2021: https://www.opensignal.com/reports/2021/01/usa/mobile-network-experience
More information on Mint Mobile data breach:
- Original Bleeping Computer post: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mint-mobile-hit-by-a-data-breach-after-numbers-ported-data-accessed/
- Mint Mobile Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/mintmobile/comments/ohnlfr/mint_mobile_hit_by_a_data_breach_after_numbers/
- Recent response from Mint Mobile: https://www.reddit.com/r/mintmobile/comments/of9506/recent_questions_on_security/
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Stetson and Dennis talk about US Mobile's upcoming UWB 5G access, eSIM support, and Wi-Fi calling features, as well as why Dish may be in serious trouble.
Reddit post with US Mobile's feature updates: https://www.reddit.com/r/USMobile/comments/nrjugh/updates_on_esim_uwb_etc_on_super_lte/h0ifcoq/?context=3
Dish's Project Gene5is: https://launch.5gmobilegenesis.com
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Stetson and Dennis discuss the various fixed wireless home internet solutions available from T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T and pick out which one they think is best.
T-Mobile Home Internet: https://www.t-mobile.com/isp
Verizon LTE Home Internet: https://www.verizon.com/home/lte-home-internet/
Verizon 5G Home Internet: https://www.verizon.com/5g/home/
AT&T Home Internet: https://www.att.com/support/article/wireless/KM1048698/
AT&T Prepaid $55 100GB plan: https://www.bestphoneplans.net/data-plans/att-prepaid-data-plan-55
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Stetson and Dennis are joined by Mike Dano, the Editorial Director, 5G & Mobile Strategies of LightReading, to discuss T-Mobile's latest 5G coverage news and announcements.
LightReading - https://www.lightreading.com/
T-Mobile celebrates 5G buildout with booze but no maps - https://www.lightreading.com/5g/t-mobile-celebrates-5g-buildout-with-booze-but-no-maps/d/d-id/770426
AT&T, T-Mobile don't want to reveal signal strength data - https://www.lightreading.com/5g/atandt-t-mobile-dont-want-to-reveal-signal-strength-data/d/d-id/770349
T-Mobile enters ad-tech biz as rivals pull out - https://www.lightreading.com/aiautomation/t-mobile-enters-ad-tech-biz-as-rivals-pull-out/d/d-id/770441?
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Stetson and Dennis are joined by special guest Jesse Simms, the Marketing Manager for Ting Mobile. Ting is an affordable MVNO that launched in 2012. They had a new model you only paid for the minutes, texts, and data that you actually used. Today Ting is owned by Dish and offers both flexible plans, which they call their Ting Flex plan, and plans with more data for higher data users.
Ting is currently offering 44% off their 22GB plan. Get 22GB for just $25/month for your first 3 months. Plus, get $25 of Ting credit (your first month free!) here: https://stetson.ting.com
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Stetson and Dennis cover Verizon's new free 5G smartphone deal and if it's actually good, Verizon's 5G network improvements and which carrier offers the best 5G network today, and provide updates to Verizon's Home Internet offering.
See Verizon's plans here: https://www.bestphoneplans.net/carriers/verizon
News stories:
The wait is over — the biggest Verizon 5G upgrade campaign ever: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/wait-over-biggest-verizon-5g-upgrade-campaign-ever
Verizon’s 5G Home Internet now available in even more cities: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/5G-home-internet-offered-more-cities
Verizon flips the switch on 5G at popular destinations just in time for Memorial Day: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-5g-popular-destinations-memorial-day
Verizon is your home for the best entertainment; now with Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass on us: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-apple-arcade-and-google-play-pass
Verizon 5G live in 60+ stadiums & arenas; named 5G partner for 15 NBA teams: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/verizon-5g-live-60-stadiums-15-nba-teams
You broke your phone, so Verizon is breaking the rules: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/you-broke-your-phone-so-verizon-breaking-rules
Check Verizon mmWave 5G coverage in your area here: https://www.verizon.com/coverage-map/
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Stetson and Dennis talk about how AT&T is making public Wi-Fi a lot like connecting to a cellular network, Boost Mobile's latest partnership with DraftKings, and Movandi's 5G repeater demo.
Relevant articles:
AT&T completes OpenRoaming Wi-Fi trial in Austin
Movandi demos 5G mmWave repeater tech for C-V2X
CBRS networks for schools will outlast the pandemic
Boost Mobile bets on DraftKings as a partner
AT&T remains last in 3-horse race to 5G – analysts
Verizon's early 5G strategy might pay off amid coronavirus recovery
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Stetson and Dennis talk about T-Mobile's new business plans, AT&T's merger with Discovery+, Google I/O and Android 12, and HBO MAX's new $10 ad-supported tier.
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Stetson and Dennis are joined by Chris Smith, the founder of CoverageCritic. Chris reports on telecom news, offers plan recommendations and advice, and calls carriers out on their bullsh*t. His newest tool lets you check coverage just by entering your ZIP code. Visit the CoverageCritic website here to check your coverage: https://coveragecritic.com/
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Stetson and Dennis are joined by Algis and Alex, the founders of dotmobile. Dotmobile is Canada's first, full-licensed MVNO. Algis and Alex plan to disrupt the Canadian wireless industry by providing affordable plans that are more accessible than ever before.
Their goal was to reach 10,000 members of the dotmobile community. Today they have over 33,100 members.
Check out dotmobile here: https://dotmobile.app/
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Stetson and Dennis are joined by special guest Austin Lutz to explain the different calling technologies. We'll be discussing the differences between VoLTE, VoNR, and Wi-Fi calling.
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Stetson and Dennis talk about Apple's new 5G capable iPad Pro powered by the M1chip, Xfinity Mobile's new unlimited plans, Comcast's tests with DOCSIS 4.0, and more.
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Stetson and Dennis are joined by special guest Aron North, the Chief Marketing Officer of Mint Mobile, to discuss how Mint Mobile is changing the game in wireless.
This episode was sponsored by Mint Mobile. Try Mint Mobile for free today by downloading the Mint Mobile application: https://mint-mobile.58dp.net/c/300828/1029711/7915
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Stetson and Dennis are joined by special guest Mike Dano to talk about T-Mobile's Home Internet and 'free' 5G phone announcement. Mike is Light Reading's Editorial Director, and he has written over 1,100+ articles focusing on 5G and mobile strategies.
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Stetson and Dennis are joined by special guest Roger Entner. Roger is the founder of Recon Analytics and has built a reputation as one of the most respected telecom experts. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and industry expertise. Roger works with C-Suite level executives on data collection & industry analysis, providing them with powerful decision-making information before this information is even known to the public.
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Read Roger's latest articles: http://reconanalytics.com/
5G network slicing benefits & implications: http://reconanalytics.com/2021/03/network-slicing-benefits-and-the-implications-for-spectrum-licensing/
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Stetson and Dennis are joined by special guest Peter Adderton, the former founder and CEO of Boost Mobile. Peter has been in the wireless space for over 20 years and has started multiple MVNOs. Peter's latest startup is MobileX, a next-generation wireless carrier.
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US Mobile CEO Ahmed Khattak joins the show again to discuss how AI, pooled plans, eSIM, and usage analytics will help shape the future of cell phone service.
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Tags: US Mobile, 5G, Verizon, MVNO, unlimited data
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Stetson and Dennis are joined by special guest Sascha Segan, the lead mobile analyst at PCMag. Sascha has reviews 1,100+ smartphones and is closely following the rollout of 5G from Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.
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Tags: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, PC Magazine, PCMag, PC Mag, Sascha Segan, Race to 5G, 5G, C-Band, C Band
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Stetson and Dennis are joined by special guest Craig Hanks to discuss the best streaming services for 2021. Craig is a video writer and producer at Reviews.org and has been for the past 5 years. He specializes in comparing streaming service providers and creating how-to tutorials.
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Sneed Mobile Tech joins the show to talk about T-Mobile's new Magenta Max and Magenta plans, the C-Band auction results, and more.
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Tags: t-mobile, magenta, magenta max, 5G, cband, c-band, auction, sneedmobiletech, sneed, mobile, tech
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Stetson and Dennis are joined by special guest Ben Boxer, a senior at Carnegie Mellon University who was recently featured on CNBC Make It. Ben shared what it was like living in a $2,000/month apartment in Pittsburgh with his two roommates, and he was recently featured on Graham Stephan's YouTube channel.
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CNBC Make It video: https://youtu.be/ed-Z3seibpA
CNBC Make It article: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/01/video-tour-college-roommates-two-bedroom-pittsburgh-apartment.html
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Stetson and Dennis are joined by Ahmed Khattak, the founder and CEO of US Mobile. We discuss how Ahmed got into the MVNO space, the evolution of US Mobile, how US Mobile's technology differentiates them in the MVNO space.
US Mobile Plans - https://www.bestphoneplans.net/carriers/us-mobile
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - How Ahmed got into wireless
5:49 - How GSM Nation provided unlocked phones to prepaid wireless carriers
11:02 - How US Mobile negotiated agreements with T-Mobile and Verizon
15:00 - How US Mobile focused on their niche
19:28 - Who was US Mobile’s targeted demographic?
22:00 - How can US Mobile’s prices be so low?
25:26 - Tiered speed data plans vs data bucket plans
29:13 - The custom tech that US Mobile has built using micro services architecture
34:12 - Could US Mobile combine coverage from their GSM LTE and Super LTE networks?
36:20 - What does it take to add new features to an MVNO, like Wi-Fi calling?
41:48 - Why US Mobile built their own custom chat tools
46:17 - Dedicated hotspot plans?
48:12 - Is mmWave 5G coming??
50:10 - What is US Mobile’s proudest achievement in 2020
53:51 - Will taxes & fees ever be included in the plan prices?
1:00:10 - What phone and what plan does Ahmed Khattak use?
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Stetson and Dennis are joined by special guest Austin Lutz to talk about the best rural home internet options, including Elon Musk's Starlink plan, T-Mobile and Verizon's Home Internet offerings, and more.
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Stetson and Dennis are joined by special guests Mike Cadoux, the general manager of QReal, and Elena Piech, the senior marketing manager at The Glimpse Group, to discuss how 5G technology is enabling high-fidelity 3D content and brand-new AR experiences.
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Special guests Liron Lerman, the founder of KreatAR, and Elena Piech, the senior marketing manager at The Glimpse Group, join the show to talk about augmented reality and the future of AR experiences.
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Stetson and Dennis compare the best streaming services (both free and paid), the best live TV alternatives, and what the future of entertainment looks like.
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Stetson and Dennis talk about ways and strategies for reducing your cell phone bill in 2021, including device financing, reducing data usage, family discounts, and more.
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Stetson and Dennis discuss their top picks for the best budget plans, premium plans, unlimited plans, family plans, and the ultimate best value plan of 2020 from Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile!
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Stetson and Dennis discuss their wish list for Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile for 2021, which carrier responded best to the pandemic, and one change that would make their favorite cell phone plans even better.
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Stetson and Dennis explain network priority and management on Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, what it means to be deprioritized, QCI values, and more.
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In this first episode of the BestPhonePlans Podcast, Stetson and Dennis share how they got interested in cell phone plans and how eSIM is changing the game in wireless.
📰 News
- T-Mobile launches new hotspot plans
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- Get $25 of Ting credit
- Buy 3 months of Mint Mobile service and get 3 months free
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🕑 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
2:45 - T-Mobile new hotspot plans
16:00 - How eSIM is changing the game in wireless
32:38 - Why Stetson chose Mint Mobile as his carrier
38:00 - Why Dennis chose AT&T and T-Mobile for his carriers
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