Wikipedia | list of US MVNOs
https://www.whistleout.com/CellPhones/Guides/Best-cell-phone-plans
Red Pocket $20/5GB, all 3 networks available including locked phones, unlimited slow data
Tello: a la carte; $15/10GB w/hotspot & 300 min! Hard limit, one-time data packs available
H2O (ATT): $20/3GB (2GB hotspot), unlimited slow
PureTalk (ATT): $20/3GB (2GB hotspot)
Ultra (T-Mobile)
US Mobile $10/2GB light plan, $20/10GB, unlimited 2G data; 20% off for paying annually; also "Unlimited Flex" plan (annual only) with 5GB hotspot
Twigby (Verizon): $15/2GB
FreedomPop: $10/1GB, no more free plan
TextNow: free talk/text, various data "passes" available per hour/day/month; requires smartphone and app, with full Google Play Services and account
Hello Mobile: $10/1GB, $23/unlimited paid quarterly; hotspot only on $40 plan
Lyca Mobile (T-Mobile): $19/3GB, less during intro promo; probably no hotspot
AirVoice: $18/3GB w/o hotspot paid monthly, $14/2GB hotspot paid quarterly; promo pricing is confusing, hotspot plan might jump in price to renew
Ting: $20/2GB
T-Mobile Connect: $15/5GB
with the home internet bundle discount and T-Mobile Tuesdays, this could be worth it
Boost: $15/5GB, data shuts off after allotment
Boost Infinite is post-paid, but $25/month for unlimited BYOD; hotspot is another $10
Unreal: $15/5GB (1GB hotspot), unlimited slow
Naked Mobile: $35/10GB w/voice, $30/20GB data only
Launchers
Slim Launcher
Text Launcher
Lunar Launcher
Tasks and Calendar
Stuff - ToDo list widget
Lightphone: $349
Boring Phone: $499
Punkt MP02: $379+
Nokias (all 4G)
6300: $70, KaiOS; browser, hotspot, YouTube, Google Maps, VGA camera, Micro-USB, MicroSD, LTE bands up to 66 and 71
225: $50, S30+; browser, 0.3 MP camera, radio, Micro-USB, MP3, MicroSD slot
8110: ?, 2MP camera, Micro-USB, Wi-Fi
Not clear if the A32 5G can do MHL.
Also, Talkmobile is very competitive, on the Vodafone network. They allow tethering (hotspot). Uses a physical SIM, not sure if they ship to the US.
Say you're on a train to work, but you forgot your headphones. You'd normally listen to music to pass the time, but given the circumstances, your choices are to sit silently like a considerate adult, or to blare songs out of your phone's main speaker like a jerk. Thankfully, there's now a third option.
There's another app, but it's old and of dubious quality.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.omegacentauri.Earpiece
UScellular is looking to Find US again. Let's disconnect from our devices so we can reconnect with each other. Learn more and take our Phones Down for 5 challenge.
Referenced explanation:
https://www.singular.net/blog/android-13-push-notifications/
Answers to frequently asked questions about GrapheneOS.
Mobile phone privacy, from the ground up; supports most Pixel devices
If you’ve got a high-end Samsung or Google Pixel phone, you can use magnetic cases to get in on the accessory fun.
- adjustable "sport" fit
- hardware button (unlikely to accidentally activate it but might be uncomfortable to press)
- wireless charging case that's relatively compact
- no pass-through mode or ANC, but usable with one ear
Installing TWRP on an Android device is the first step towards custom development. Here's how to install TWRP on your phone in quick and easy steps!
A crucial bit of spectrum for AT&T and Verizon Wireless’ 5G networks has been delayed by the FAA over air safety concerns — although it is now scheduled to go live on January 19th.
available as of 2022 in some Oregon towns, but not Portland