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The Cell Phone Junkie

Mickey Papillonwww.thecellphonejunkie.com
Thanks for visiting The Cell Phone Junkie! I will be taking the time each week to discuss my favorite topic, cell phones. Any feedback is appreciated and welcome. You can email me at: questions (AT) thecellphonejunkie (DOT) com or call: 206-203-3734 Thanks and welcome!
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Episodes

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #851

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:

Oct 03, 202236 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #850

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:

Sep 25, 202234 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #849

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:

Sep 18, 202239 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #848

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

Sep 12, 202251 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #847

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

Sep 04, 202241 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #846

T-Mobile and SpaceX team up, AT&T’s Enhanced 5G service is now available to more customers, and the new iPhone is right around the corner. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Aug 28, 202224 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #845

The stage looks set for Apple’s fall hardware and software announcements, Visible changes up their service plans, and more Edginess from Motorola. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Aug 21, 202217 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #844

Google ramps up calls for Apple to adopt RCS, the smartphone market in China declines, and new flagship hardware from Samsung. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Aug 15, 202230 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #843

T-Mobile prioritizes first responders, a new flagship device from OnePlus, and cell service on the NYC subway is about to get a whole lot better. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Aug 08, 202225 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #842

Asus unveils the Zenphone 9, Apple Watch Pro rumors, and 5G networks are not all built the same. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Jul 31, 202223 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #841

More top marks for T-Mobile’s 5G network performance, Verizon gives its mid-band network a boost, and the FCC is again investigating the collection and use of carrier location data. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Jul 25, 202231 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #840

T-Mobile continues its dominance in the latest 5G benchmarking, a new cheaper Verizon plan, and prepare to be Schok’ed. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Jul 18, 202219 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #839

Verizon is sending out mediocre phones for customers still using 3G ahead of network sunset, Apple announces Lockdown mode, and more updates on switching to Verizon. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Jul 11, 202235 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #838

Changing carriers for the first time in a decade, the Apple vs. Qualcomm saga is over...again, and the iPhone turns 15. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Jul 04, 202245 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #837

5G speeds top 200Mbps at airports as the FAA gives the C-band green light, T-Mobile continues its lead 5G network performance, and the iPhone dominates the global best-selling smartphone list. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Jun 26, 202222 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #836

Carrier plan changes, platform switching gets easier, and a new network is born. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Jun 20, 202222 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #835

All the news out of this year’s WWDC, the EU will require a USB-C mobile charging standard, and does a SIM card really make a difference. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Jun 13, 20221 hr 9 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #834

Speculation surrounding this week’s WWDC, Verizon brings eSIM functionality to unlocked devices, and T-Mobile launches Voice over New Radio. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Jun 05, 202219 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #833

Transitioning back west, Digital IDs, and communicating through space. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

May 30, 202234 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #832

Qualcomm announces a pair of new Snapdragon processors, Verizon raising rates by a couple bucks, and more discussion about OS dominance. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

May 22, 202218 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #831

Google announces new hardware at I|O, AT&T launches location based routing of 911 calls, and looking at the past to predict the future. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

May 16, 202233 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #830

Apple starts making the move to its own modems, AT&T raises plan prices, and T-Mobile raises the bar on 5G home internet. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

May 09, 202219 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #829

Musk buys Twitter, dual-SIM data switching, and using AirTags for vehicle tracking. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

May 02, 202229 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #828

The FCC wants to investigate radio receiver interference, T-Mobile will launch the OnePlus Nord N20 5G next week, and Apple updates firmware for the MagSafe Battery Pack. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Apr 25, 202236 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #827

Google Fi updates plans, Apple Watch may be more functional when the battery runs low, and self repairs for the Google Pixel. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Apr 17, 202223 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #826

Apple announces dates for WWDC 2022, Google updates multiple apps and services, and do you really need that new SIM? How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Apr 10, 202228 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #825

The EU wants interoperable messaging platforms, Verizon and AT&T playing catch up with C-band deployments, and T-Mobile delays CDMA network shutdowns. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Apr 04, 202230 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #824

5G impacts battery life, 5G coverage gets better, and 5G now costs less. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Mar 27, 202224 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #823

Ukraine carriers work to keep networks online, more iPhone 14 speculation, and Apple releases a slew of device updates. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Mar 20, 202233 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #822

A new iPhone SE, a new iPad Air, and an update to Google’s Messaging application. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Mar 13, 202233 min
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