Listen to The Cell Phone Junkie Episodes

The FCC steps up to fight spam calls and texts, the stage is set for satellite telephony, and the quality of your phone calls is about to get a whole lot better. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Spectrum, how cellular generations rely on its reuse, and how to take full advantage of it in ultra-dense locations. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Verizon ramps up Ultra Wideband deployments, Apple rolls out Emergency SOS to more countries, and Google offers VPN service to more users.  How to Contact us: How to Listen:

T-Mobile announces big speed improvements, Google Fi drops US Cellular, and new phones announced at Mobile World Congress.  How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Apple is dominating Gen Z, T-Mobile partners with Vail Resorts, and Magic Eraser is coming to all Google Photos users.  How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon X75, Ookla looks at 5G performance around the world, and big changes coming with iOS 16.4. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Qualcomm announces new silicon for wearables, the OnePlus 11 5G, and choosing the right Android device. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

More wins for T-Mobile’s network, talk of another tier of iPhone, and Samsung announces the Galaxy S23 series. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

5G Fixed Wireless Access is skyrocketing, Samsung prepares to launch the Galaxy S23 this week, and what to do if your ISP is throttling your connection. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Highs and lows for T-Mobile, iPhone 15 design rumors, and using Google Voice overseas. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

T-minus six months and counting for C-band restrictions around airports, Jitterbug phones go silent, and a key update from Evernote. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

New devices announced at CES 2023, a new Qi standard, and the battle heats up between satellite messaging services.  How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Ookla recaps the state of 2022 global internet speeds, a change for Twitter 2FA using phone numbers, and an unlikely company announces a Qi charger for phones. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Rumors of third party app stores for the iPhone, more 5G in the sky, and Apple releases one last round OS updates for 2022. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Apple introduces Advanced Data Protection, Verizon reaches its 2022 UWB deployment goal a month ahead of schedule, and when quick charging isn’t all that fast. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

The FCC clamps down on Chinese telecom companies, Motorola announces a new flagship-level device, and three small Android updates. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

T-Mobile brings back its 4 lines for $100 promotion, rumors of new features on the Samsung Galaxy S23, and rumors of a Tesla phone. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

T-Mobile brings mid-band standalone 5G nationwide, Apple launches Emergency SOS via Satellite, and Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 8, Gen 2. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

T-Mobile expands 5G Home Internet Coverage, new features in iOS, and how carriers are preventing SIM swapping. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Cricket Wireless now offers network test drives, T-Mobile announces a suitcase, and the value of the SIM PIN. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Apple raises subscription pricing, Verizon loses customers, and are you ready for a screen less “smartphone”? How to Contact us: How to Listen:

More C-band interference headaches for carriers, T-Mobile continues to dominate 5G performance, and Apple announces new iPads. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

A USB-C iPhone seems increasingly likely, Google rolls out support for Passkeys, and more discussion about eSIMs. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

The EU mandates USB-C by 2024, Google announces the Pixel 7, and questions about eSIMs. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

New rules proposed by the FCC to fight scam text messages, carriers open up their networks in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, and concerns linger about iOS 16 battery life. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

An advocacy group wants the FCC to investigate device unlocking practices, another notch in T-Mobile’s Coverage Beyond belt, and what to do when your rear system needs replacement. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

The iPhone 14 has arrived, the case for Xfinity, and a tale of why for an Apple Watch. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

4 new iPhones, 3 new Apple Watches, and 1 far out new way to communicate. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

USB gets a data boost, your location information up for sale, and notch watch 2022. How to Contact us: How to Listen: