# Mobile Data on The No Agenda Show Mobile Data comes up in 17 chapters across 17 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2008 to November 2021. - **Chapters:** 17 - **Episodes:** 17 - **Discussed:** May 2008 – November 2021 - **Related topics:** [T-mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-mobile.md), [Data Caps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-caps.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Bandwidth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bandwidth.md), [Lte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lte.md), [Net Neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [Roaming Charges](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roaming-charges.md), [Sim Card](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sim-card.md), [4g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/4g.md), [Airbnb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbnb.md) ## Chapters 1–17 of 17 ### Utah Mobile ID, Digital Driver's Licenses - **Episode:** [1399: Noodle Mensch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1399-noodle-mensch.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-14 - **Time:** 29:37–33:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1399-noodle-mensch/chapter/utah-mobile-id-digital-driver-s-licenses.md Utah is leading the United States in the implementation of mobile digital IDs, which are being marketed as a convenient alternative to physical driver's licenses. While officials claim the technology allows users to share only necessary information, critics argue it is a gateway to a comprehensive digital wallet that will eventually integrate health data and vaccine status. Keywords: [utah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/utah.md), [mobile id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-id.md), [digital identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-identity.md), [data tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-tracking.md), [mormons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mormons.md) ### Global Coronavirus Response Rankings, Apple Maps Mobility Data - **Episode:** [1240: Meat Must Flow](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1240-meat-must-flow.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-10 - **Time:** 14:15–16:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1240-meat-must-flow/chapter/global-coronavirus-response-rankings-apple-maps-mobility-data.md An NBC-published global survey ranked China and Vietnam as having the best responses to the coronavirus outbreak, while the United States ranked significantly lower and Sweden was omitted. Analysis of Apple Maps mobility data shows a sharp decline in transit activity across most countries, including Sweden, despite its lack of a formal lockdown. Recent data from New York suggests that 60% of viral transmissions occurred within the home during stay-at-home orders. Keywords: [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [vietnam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vietnam.md), [sweden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sweden.md), apple maps, mobility data ### Australia Pandemic Health Intelligence Plan, Apple Mobility Data - **Episode:** [1239: Beaches are Open](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1239-beaches-are-open.md) - **Published:** 2020-05-07 - **Time:** 1:08:24–1:11:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1239-beaches-are-open/chapter/australia-pandemic-health-intelligence-plan-apple-mobility-data.md Australia's Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy presented a "Pandemic Health Intelligence Plan" that utilizes mobility data from Apple and Google to track citizen adherence to lockdowns. The data shows significant drops in driving and transit usage, which officials use to determine when to relax measures. This level of surveillance, particularly the involvement of Apple, has sparked privacy concerns among those wary of government tracking. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), brendan murphy, [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), mobility data, [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) ### Italian Mobile Data, TIM Telecom, Digital Nomad Lifestyle - **Episode:** [1068: Carbeque](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1068-carbeque.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-16 - **Time:** 11:49–15:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1068-carbeque/chapter/italian-mobile-data-tim-telecom-digital-nomad-lifestyle.md Mobile data in Italy, often referred to as "jiggas," provides high-speed connectivity that outperforms local landline Wi-Fi in many rural areas. A 30-gigabyte SIM card from TIM costs approximately 25 euros, enabling a digital nomad lifestyle for those traveling through the region. The reliability of these mobile dongles allows for remote work and podcast production while moving between Italy, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Keywords: [tim](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim.md), telecom italia, gigas, [mobile data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-data.md), [airbnb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbnb.md), digital nomad, [switzerland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/switzerland.md) ### EU Roaming Agreements, International SIM Card Tips - **Episode:** [948: Chow Hound](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-20 - **Time:** 12:03–13:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound/chapter/eu-roaming-agreements-international-sim-card-tips.md New European Union roaming agreements that went into effect on June 15, 2017, have eliminated additional costs for mobile data across member states. Travelers are advised to purchase local prepaid SIM cards rather than expensive international plans from carriers like T-Mobile. Testing in France and Italy confirmed that 5G and LTE speeds are now consistently available across borders using a single European SIM. Keywords: eu roaming, [t-mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-mobile.md), [lte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lte.md), [sim card](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sim-card.md), data plans ### Verizon Data Charges, iPhone Screen Repair and Toilet Incidents - **Episode:** [858: Bite Work](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/858-bite-work.md) - **Published:** 2016-09-08 - **Time:** 2:23:15–2:26:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/858-bite-work/chapter/verizon-data-charges-iphone-screen-repair-and-toilet-incidents.md A host recounts a $500-600 Verizon bill incurred while streaming video during a camping trip, highlighting the high cost of data overages compared to T-Mobile's unlimited plans. The discussion also covers a recent experience with a third-party iPhone screen repair service, which resulted in a "counterfeit" quality screen. An anecdote about dropping an original iPhone into a toilet in the UK is shared as a cautionary tale. Keywords: [verizon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/verizon.md), [data caps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-caps.md), iphone repair, ifixit, [t-mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-mobile.md) ### Amsterdam Internet Connectivity, T-Mobile Data Provisioning Issues - **Episode:** [821: Manterruptors](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/821-manterruptors.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-01 - **Time:** 3:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/821-manterruptors/chapter/amsterdam-internet-connectivity-t-mobile-data-provisioning-issues.md One of the hosts reports from the SS Plop in Amsterdam, detailing a series of technical failures involving T-Mobile and Sprint data plans. Despite attempting to purchase high-speed bandwidth for the broadcast, the provisioning system failed to activate the 100-megabyte increments. The discussion covers the frustration of trying to secure reliable internet on a Sunday in Europe while dealing with international roaming and hotspot limitations. Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [t-mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-mobile.md), ss plop, data provisioning, [bandwidth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bandwidth.md), [sprint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sprint.md), hotspot ### Experian Data Breach, T-Mobile Customer Impact - **Episode:** [762: 400,000 A-Bombs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-04 - **Time:** 2:49:45–2:52:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/experian-data-breach-t-mobile-customer-impact.md A massive data breach at Experian exposed the personal information of 15 million T-Mobile customers, including social security numbers and passport data. In response, Experian offered victims two years of free credit monitoring, which critics noted was ironic given the company's failure to protect the data initially. Keywords: [experian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/experian.md), [t-mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-mobile.md), [data breach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-breach.md), [social security numbers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-security-numbers.md), credit monitoring ### Mark Cuban, Broadcast.com Legacy and Net Neutrality Skepticism - **Episode:** [699: 50 Shades of Terror](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/699-50-shades-of-terror.md) - **Published:** 2015-02-26 - **Time:** 1:37:35–1:42:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/699-50-shades-of-terror/chapter/mark-cuban-broadcast-com-legacy-and-net-neutrality-skepticism.md The hosts discuss Mark Cuban's skepticism toward net neutrality and his history of selling Broadcast.com to Yahoo for $5.7 billion. They note that the Broadcast.com domain now simply redirects to Yahoo, symbolizing a massive corporate misstep. The conversation concludes with a prediction that net neutrality will remain tied up in court for years, especially as it expands to include mobile data. Keywords: [mark cuban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-cuban.md), [broadcast.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast-com.md), [yahoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yahoo.md), [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [mobile data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-data.md) ### T-Mobile International Data, Tethering Limits and LTE Performance - **Episode:** [695: Democritate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/695-democritate.md) - **Published:** 2015-02-12 - **Time:** 12:18–14:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/695-democritate/chapter/t-mobile-international-data-tethering-limits-and-lte-performance.md T-Mobile's international data roaming and tethering policies are analyzed during a remote broadcast. While the provider offers unlimited worldwide data, high-speed tethering for laptops requires separate data buckets that can reach costs of $50 for 20 gigabytes. The performance of LTE in New York City is noted as sufficient for high-quality audio transmission without significant latency. Keywords: [t-mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-mobile.md), [lte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lte.md), data tethering, [roaming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roaming.md), smartphone plans ### T-Mobile Unradio Service, Net Neutrality Concerns - **Episode:** [627: Scam Celebrities](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/627-scam-celebrities.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-19 - **Time:** 5:36–7:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/627-scam-celebrities/chapter/t-mobile-unradio-service-net-neutrality-concerns.md T-Mobile has unveiled its Unradio service, which allows users to stream music from specific services like Pandora without it counting against their data caps. This practice raises significant net neutrality concerns, as independent content like the No Agenda show still counts toward data limits. The tech press is criticized for fawning over the "free" data rather than addressing the discriminatory nature of the service. Keywords: [t-mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-mobile.md), unradio, [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [pandora](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandora.md), [data caps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-caps.md), streaming music ### T-Mobile Prepaid Plans, 4G Data Limits - **Episode:** [461: No-Stray Spray](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/461-no-stray-spray.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-15 - **Time:** 8:06–9:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/461-no-stray-spray/chapter/t-mobile-prepaid-plans-4g-data-limits.md 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. Keywords: [t-mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-mobile.md), prepaid, [sim card](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sim-card.md), [4g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/4g.md), data plan ### T-Mobile Sidekick Data Loss and Cloud Computing Risks - **Episode:** [138: Bombing The Moon (Don't look over here!)](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/138-bombing-the-moon-don-t-look-over-here.md) - **Published:** 2009-10-10 - **Time:** 58:51–1:00:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/138-bombing-the-moon-don-t-look-over-here/chapter/t-mobile-sidekick-data-loss-and-cloud-computing-risks.md A massive server failure at Danger Inc., a Microsoft subsidiary, resulted in the permanent loss of personal data for T-Mobile Sidekick users. The hosts highlight this as a primary example of the dangers of cloud computing, where contacts and photos are not stored locally. They mock the lack of backups at a major technology firm and the resulting media fallout. Keywords: [t-mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-mobile.md), sidekick, danger inc, [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), [data loss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-loss.md) ### WiMAX Mobile Internet Service in Amsterdam - **Episode:** [112: The Doomsday Box](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/112-the-doomsday-box.md) - **Published:** 2009-07-12 - **Time:** 1:58–4:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/112-the-doomsday-box/chapter/wimax-mobile-internet-service-in-amsterdam.md 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. Keywords: [wimax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wimax.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), usb modem, [bandwidth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bandwidth.md), prepaid internet, [mobile data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-data.md) ### JoikuSpot Software, Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots, Nokia Features - **Episode:** [39: Fascism Today](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/39-fascism-today.md) - **Published:** 2008-07-19 - **Time:** 9:12–13:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/39-fascism-today/chapter/joikuspot-software-mobile-wi-fi-hotspots-nokia-features.md The JoikuSpot application is highlighted for its ability to turn a Symbian-based Nokia phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot. This software allows a laptop to connect to the internet via the phone's high-speed mobile data connection. Additional features of the Nokia E71 are discussed, including its 3.2-megapixel camera, front-facing VGA camera for video calls, and turn-by-turn GPS capabilities. Keywords: joikuspot, [symbian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/symbian.md), wi-fi hotspot, [nokia e71](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nokia-e71.md), [mobile data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-data.md) ### EU Roaming Regulations, Viviane Reding Interview - **Episode:** [37: Where's The Beef?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/37-where-s-the-beef.md) - **Published:** 2008-06-28 - **Time:** 1:03:00–1:07:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/37-where-s-the-beef/chapter/eu-roaming-regulations-viviane-reding-interview.md EU Commissioner Viviane Reding is leading a crackdown on "anachronistic" mobile roaming charges across Europe. In a recent interview, she detailed her efforts to force telecommunications operators to lower prices for voice calls, text messages, and mobile data. Reding has threatened strict regulation if operators do not voluntarily reduce the exorbitant costs associated with crossing borders within the European Union. Keywords: viviane reding, [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [roaming charges](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roaming-charges.md), [sms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sms.md), [mobile data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mobile-data.md) ### Vodafone Mobile Data Plans and Roaming Fees - **Episode:** [32: Benefits Supervisor Sleeping](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/32-benefits-supervisor-sleeping.md) - **Published:** 2008-05-24 - **Time:** 0:58–3:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/32-benefits-supervisor-sleeping/chapter/vodafone-mobile-data-plans-and-roaming-fees.md A discussion regarding UK mobile data services focuses on Vodafone's transition from hardware dongles to USB sticks offering 7.5 megabits down. The conversation highlights the high cost of international roaming and the frustration with "fair use" limits that restrict users to small monthly data allowances. 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