Topic: Data Plans

4 chapters across the catalog

Chow Hound
Episode 948 12:03 - 13:49

948: Chow Hound

EU Roaming Agreements, International SIM Card Tips

New European Union roaming agreements that went into effect on June 15, 2017, have eliminated additional costs for mobile data across member states. Travelers are advised to purchase local prepaid SIM cards rather than expensive international plans from carriers like T-Mobile. Testing in France and Italy confirmed that 5G and LTE speeds are now consistently available across borders using a single European SIM.

Chow Hound
Episode 948 1:03:10 - 1:06:39

948: Chow Hound

Retail Mall Closures, Adaptive Reuse Concepts

With an estimated 29 million square feet of mall space expected to close due to the dominance of Amazon, discussions have turned to adaptive reuse for these giant structures. Proposals include converting malls into data centers, housing, or even prisons. Meanwhile, new "roofless" retail developments in places like Emeryville and Austin attempt to mimic traditional high streets to maintain consumer engagement in a post-mall era.

Democritate
Episode 695 12:18 - 14:56

695: Democritate

T-Mobile International Data, Tethering Limits and LTE Performance

T-Mobile's international data roaming and tethering policies are analyzed during a remote broadcast. While the provider offers unlimited worldwide data, high-speed tethering for laptops requires separate data buckets that can reach costs of $50 for 20 gigabytes. The performance of LTE in New York City is noted as sufficient for high-quality audio transmission without significant latency.

No-Stray Spray
Episode 461 8:06 - 9:29

461: No-Stray Spray

T-Mobile Prepaid Plans, 4G Data Limits

A host reviews a $30 monthly prepaid plan from T-Mobile that offers unlimited text and web with a 5GB cap on 4G speeds. The discussion covers the process of ordering SIM cards online and the lack of 4G coverage in certain parts of the Bay Area.