Listen to The Cell Phone Junkie Episodes

5G speeds top 200Mbps at airports as the FAA gives the C-band green light, T-Mobile continues its lead 5G network performance, and the iPhone dominates the global best-selling smartphone list. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Carrier plan changes, platform switching gets easier, and a new network is born.  How to Contact us: How to Listen:

All the news out of this year’s WWDC, the EU will require a USB-C mobile charging standard, and does a SIM card really make a difference.  How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Speculation surrounding this week’s WWDC, Verizon brings eSIM functionality to unlocked devices, and T-Mobile launches Voice over New Radio.  How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Transitioning back west, Digital IDs, and communicating through space. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Qualcomm announces a pair of new Snapdragon processors, Verizon raising rates by a couple bucks, and more discussion about OS dominance. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Google announces new hardware at I|O, AT&T launches location based routing of 911 calls, and looking at the past to predict the future. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Apple starts making the move to its own modems, AT&T raises plan prices, and T-Mobile raises the bar on 5G home internet. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Musk buys Twitter, dual-SIM data switching, and using AirTags for vehicle tracking. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

The FCC wants to investigate radio receiver interference, T-Mobile will launch the OnePlus Nord N20 5G next week, and Apple updates firmware for the MagSafe Battery Pack. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Google Fi updates plans, Apple Watch may be more functional when the battery runs low, and self repairs for the Google Pixel. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Apple announces dates for WWDC 2022, Google updates multiple apps and services, and do you really need that new SIM? How to Contact us: How to Listen:

The EU wants interoperable messaging platforms, Verizon and AT&T playing catch up with C-band deployments, and T-Mobile delays CDMA network shutdowns. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

5G impacts battery life, 5G coverage gets better, and 5G now costs less. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Ukraine carriers work to keep networks online, more iPhone 14 speculation, and Apple releases a slew of device updates. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

A new iPhone SE, a new iPad Air, and an update to Google’s Messaging application. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

New chips from Qualcomm, Verizon accelerates its mid-band 5G deployments and new Apple hardware this week. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

The reality of data caps, trouble for some Visible account holders, and a new flagship from Motorola. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Worldwide data speeds put the hammer down, Apple soothes iCloud keychain pain, and the downside of the upstream. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Samsung announces the Galaxy S22 series, Apple announces Tap to Pay on iPhone, and a deeper dive into battery maintenance options for Android handsets. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

The Open App Markets Act progresses through the Senate, Verizon moves to 3-year contracts, and more details emerge about the next generation iPhone SE. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

More 5G wins for T-Mobile, more features on the horizon with iOS 15.3, and choosing an eSIM when traveling internationally.   How to Contact us: How to Listen:

AT&T and Verizon launch mid-band 5G, considering the Open App Markets Act, and using a Dual SIM device. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

The FAA and FCC reach agreement regarding the C-band spectrum, trouble with Apple’s Private Relay, and not all mid-band is created equal. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

More drama around the launch of 5G in the C-band, new hardware shown off at CES, and Samsung turns to RF harvesting. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

5G explained, another data breach for T-Mobile and support for legacy BlackBerry devices runs out. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Battery charging tips, the FCC announces a settlement over failed 911 calls, and aircraft manufacturers ask the DOT to delay C-band deployment for 5G. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Rumors of a 3rd generation iPhone SE, Stingray use under scrutiny, and Apple releases iOS 15.2. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

The FAA releases safety directives surrounding interference when flying in areas with 5G C-Band signals, the UK announces 2G and 3G network sunset plans, and DC approves the use of digital Driver's Licenses and IDs. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the FTC looks to block the acquisition of Arm by Nvidia, and T-Mobile's mid-band 5G coverage is now nationwide. How to Contact us: How to Listen: