Topic: Prepaid Mobile

3 chapters across the catalog

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.

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The Doomsday Box
Episode 112 • • 1:58 - 4:37

112: The Doomsday Box

WiMAX Mobile Internet Service in Amsterdam

A new WiMAX service in Amsterdam allows users to purchase a USB stick modem for 90 euros and sign up for prepaid high-speed internet. The service offers five megabits down and one megabit up for approximately $10 per week, providing a reliable alternative to hotel Wi-Fi and failing cable connections.

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Where's The Beef?
Episode 37 • • 1:12:24 - 1:14:30

37: Where's The Beef?

Disposable Phones, Youth Texting Habits

Prepaid or "disposable" phones are presented as a cost-effective alternative to complex monthly contracts that often feature indecipherable billing. While older users may prefer voice calls, younger generations have shifted almost entirely to constant SMS text messaging as their primary form of communication. This behavioral shift has made traditional voice-centric mobile plans less relevant for the youth demographic.

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