A beta of version 2 of Coverage Critic’s map is now available. I’ll discuss the changes in more detail when the map comes out of beta, but the new version includes: A more recent round of data from the FCC Data for two more networks (Dish & US Cellular) New features accessible from the settings […]
Say a country has two cellular networks. Network A offers coverage nearly everywhere. Network B offers a much smaller coverage footprint. You could crowdsource data from ordinary subscribers on the networks and track what proportion of the time users are connected to their networks. If you compare the availability metrics for both networks, I’m unsure […]
Dish, the company behind Boost Infinite, is building its own network. The company also has deals that could allow it to put customers on either T-Mobile’s network or AT&T’s network. Initially, Boost Infinite put most (perhaps almost all) subscribers on AT&T’s network. Recently, the company quietly shifted to placing most new subscribers on T-Mobile’s network. […]
Update: Some more complete info about plans and pricing is available on Astound’s website. Internet service provider Astound Broadband announced it will launch an MVNO running over T-Mobile’s network. Astound Mobile will heavily rely on infrastructure from Reach. Like the other carriers operated by cable companies, Astound Mobile will limit its offerings to the company’s […]
Earlier today, I tried to order Verizon’s 5G Home Internet. According to Verizon’s website, my address was eligible for service. A few minutes after placing my order, I received an email explaining that my order couldn’t be completed. Here’s an excerpt: According to the FCC’s Broadband Map, my address is eligible. According to the initial […]
Earlier this year, I quietly released an interactive coverage map that shows the strength of cell signals from the three nationwide networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile). I’ve now polished the map to a point where I’m ready to make an official announcement. If you want to cut to the chase, try the coverage map now. […]
Today, Verizon launched revamped plans with a new approach called myPlan. While existing subscribers are, for the moment, able to stick with their old plans, new postpaid subscribers have just two options for unlimited plans: Unlimited Welcome – The Basic Plan Unlimited Plus – The Premium Plan Previously, Verizon offered six different plans with varying […]
I’m not unbiased. I have conflicts of interest. Throughout Coverage Critic’s history, I’ve tried to be transparent and let my audience make their own judgments about whether I should be trusted. Old Approach Previously, my transparency page usually listed both: Names of companies I had financial relationships with Details about the terms of those financial […]
I’ve been trying out the new carrier MobileX. It’s founded by Peter Adderton, who previously founded Boost Mobile. MobileX looks awfully promising. I’ll have more to say about that in a later post. But despite MobileX’s promise and great pricing, I’ve been holding off on recommending the service until it matures. I’m wary of brand-new […]
Recently, I’ve been hearing a radio ad for Xfinity that attacks T-Mobile Home Internet. The ad’s message is roughly: “T-Mobile Home Internet is lousy. Pick Xfinity instead!” The ad encourages listeners to visit xfinity.com/tmofacts. On that page, Xfinity’s supposed advantages are split into three categories: speed, reliability, and entertainment. Let’s go through them one by […]