Topic: Verizon Mifi

The performance of the iPhone 7 Plus is evaluated during a remote broadcast from an Airbnb. Observations regarding 10 megabit internet connections suggest that service providers may be using code to manipulate speed test results, a practice compared to historical cheating by graphics card manufacturers and the automobile industry. T-Mobile's extended reach LTE radios are noted for providing superior connectivity compared to Verizon MiFi devices.

The high cost of international data roaming is discussed alongside a UK travel warning issued for LGBT travelers visiting Mississippi and North Carolina. The hosts reflect on their 2008 theory that political debates would increasingly center on gay rights issues.

Adam Curry broadcasts from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, while traveling in an Airstream trailer on the "I Love Laundry Tour." Technical difficulties involving a failed power inverter and low battery voltage forced the use of a running car engine as a makeshift generator. Curry also addresses audio glitches from the previous episode caused by a software crash and corrupted recording files.

The evolution of travel technology is highlighted through the use of SiriusXM satellite radio and mobile data connections from Verizon and T-Mobile. Technical difficulties with a signal booster in New Mexico forced a reliance on an iPhone 6 tethered to a portable Wi-Fi router to maintain the podcast stream.

A humorous misunderstanding regarding a "jetpack" reveals it was actually a Verizon MiFi mobile hotspot device. The hosts discuss the difficulty of shipping items between them, noting that packages often go missing or are consumed by family members before reaching their destination.

Testing of a mobile Airstream studio in 95-degree heat revealed hardware limitations with the iPhone 6 used as a network hotspot. The device reportedly stopped routing data when warm, even before triggering a high-temperature warning, leading to stream dropouts and corrupted M4A recordings. Future plans for the "I Love Laundry Tour" include switching to a Verizon MiFi device to ensure connection stability.

Technical failures plague the start of the broadcast as Time Warner Cable connectivity issues force a reliance on an AT&T iPhone tethering setup. The connection in the Hollywood Hills remains unstable despite troubleshooting efforts, leading to a reduced stream bitrate of 24 kilobits. Frustration is expressed regarding the lack of infrastructure improvements by telecommunications companies despite receiving billions in tax dollars.