# Latest **URL:** https://forums.rwusers.com/latest.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forums.rwusers.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.rwusers.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.rwusers.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Another AT&T network outage 🤦](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/another-at-t-network-outage/974)
**Author:** [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/another-at-t-network-outage/974 "2024-09-17T00:59:33Z")
Here we go again: --- ## [PSA: Yet Another Boost Migration 🙄](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/psa-yet-another-boost-migration/972)
**Author:** [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/psa-yet-another-boost-migration/972 "2024-09-16T12:40:33Z")
This one is not specific to former RW members, however, according to a post on Howard Forums another Boost migration is underway: I believe the poster is a Boost dealer. If your former plan with RW was Republic 5.0, … --- ## [iOS 18 and more general release is today](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/ios-18-and-more-general-release-is-today/978)
**Author:** [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/ios-18-and-more-general-release-is-today/978 "2024-09-16T12:14:52Z")
For those using an iPhone, iOS 18 general release is scheduled for 1:00 PM eastern time today. If your iPhone runs iOS 17, it will run iOS 18. I’ve been running betas for a couple of months and now the release candidate … --- ## [Apple Event 9/9/24](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/apple-event-9-9-24/966)
**Author:** [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/apple-event-9-9-24/966 "2024-09-11T17:14:17Z")
According to Apple’s website an event has been scheduled for 9/9/24. Presumably, the event will announce availability for iPhone 16 and iOS 18. For what it’s worth, I’ve been running iOS 18 betas on my iPhone for a mont… --- ## [What Music Are You Listening To?](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/what-music-are-you-listening-to/344)
**Author:** [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/what-music-are-you-listening-to/344 "2024-09-08T12:31:01Z")
I borrowed the idea for this topic from another forum I’ve frequented in the past. I’m confident most here listen to music on their phones; so, I figure it fits with this Community’s vibe of helping each other enjoy tech… --- ## [Preparing for your departure](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/preparing-for-your-departure/938)
**Author:** [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/preparing-for-your-departure/938 "2024-09-06T02:15:23Z")
In this topic we’ll share ideas around the concept of preparing for death with a goal of creating as little burden as possible for the loved ones we leave behind. Note: I am not a lawyer, and this topic is not intended … --- ## [Traveling to Europe?](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/traveling-to-europe/969)
**Author:** [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/traveling-to-europe/969 "2024-08-30T19:11:02Z")
For anyone traveling to Europe with an eSIM capable phone, this is a screaming good deal: --- ## [Managing a deceased loved one's online presence](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/managing-a-deceased-loved-ones-online-presence/939)
**Author:** [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 2:57am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/managing-a-deceased-loved-ones-online-presence/939 "2024-08-28T02:57:25Z")
In this topic we’ll share ideas about managing the online presence left behind after a loved one passes away. This topic is a Wiki, meaning if you have information to add, you may edit the topic to contribute directly. N… --- ## [Mint launches yet another surprise](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/mint-launches-yet-another-surprise/963)
**Author:** [@mwgardiner](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/mwgardiner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/mint-launches-yet-another-surprise/963 "2024-08-22T21:30:47Z")
For people who need lots of lines, this could be worth looking into. --- ## [If you own an Obihai device](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/if-you-own-an-obihai-device/961)
**Author:** [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/if-you-own-an-obihai-device/961 "2024-08-22T12:59:10Z")
If you own an Obihai device (analog telephone adapter or IP phone), the ObiTalk provisioning portal itself will be sunset as of October 31, 2024. Previously, various Obihai devices, particularly analog telephone adapters… --- ## [Mint Mobile Says: "Canada travelers, something amazing is about to happen…"](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/mint-mobile-says-canada-travelers-something-amazing-is-about-to-happen/915)
**Author:** [@mwgardiner](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/mwgardiner)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/mint-mobile-says-canada-travelers-something-amazing-is-about-to-happen/915 "2024-08-21T22:12:52Z")
I received an interesting e-mail from Mint Mobile just now: I haven’t found anything about this on the web site yet. After all the effort I put in to the Canada problem, they do this. I am simultaneously pleased and i… --- ## [Helium Mobile](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/helium-mobile/128)
**Author:** [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/helium-mobile/128 "2024-08-16T15:33:13Z")
Helium Mobile is supposed to eventually be a new breed of DeWi (decentralized wireless) mobile service provider slated to rely primarily on Helium’s DeWi network supplemented with a traditional MVNO agreement. Theoretic… --- ## [MobileX Announces Distribution at Walmart and Tweaks Its "Basic Unlimited" Plans](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/mobilex-announces-distribution-at-walmart-and-tweaks-its-basic-unlimited-plans/594)
**Author:** [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/mobilex-announces-distribution-at-walmart-and-tweaks-its-basic-unlimited-plans/594 "2024-08-14T16:59:31Z")
MobileX has announced a distribution deal with Walmart. Initially, MobileX service will first be available online at walmart.com with a later release to Walmart brick and mortar locations: Additionally, MobileX has … --- ## [Can the FCC improve telecom company support?](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/can-the-fcc-improve-telecom-company-support/958)
**Author:** [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/can-the-fcc-improve-telecom-company-support/958 "2024-08-14T16:22:48Z")
--- ## [EchoStar’s profits fall as its debts loom](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/echostar-s-profits-fall-as-its-debts-loom/956)
**Author:** [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/echostar-s-profits-fall-as-its-debts-loom/956 "2024-08-13T17:50:36Z")
EchoStar is the corporate parent to both DISH Network (payTV) and DISH Wireless (owner/operator of Boost Mobile). --- ## [My Latest Toy - Virtual Reality](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/my-latest-toy-virtual-reality/951)
**Author:** [@Totoro](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/Totoro)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/my-latest-toy-virtual-reality/951 "2024-08-11T21:51:50Z")
Have you ever tried a virtual reality headset? I got a Meta Quest 3 from Amazon and I must say the feeling is totally immersive. It feels incredibly realistic. It has many apps available. One of the apps called Wander u… --- ## [Consumer Cellular](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/consumer-cellular/47)
**Author:** [@Totoro](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/Totoro)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/consumer-cellular/47 "2024-08-09T21:35:05Z")
It had been obvious to me that Republic Wireless was a sinking ship, so the day after @southpaw left I abandoned them. Since I am well into AARP age territory, I moved to Consumer Cellular. For me it was a good choice; f… --- ## [5G isn't the be all end all telcos said it would be](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/5g-isnt-the-be-all-end-all-telcos-said-it-would-be/948)
**Author:** [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/5g-isnt-the-be-all-end-all-telcos-said-it-would-be/948 "2024-08-06T21:26:34Z")
The “need” for 5G might be more FOMO than anything else: Led by Ericsson, mobile traffic forecasts are looking suspect. 5G is useful tech for adding capacity to mobile networks but it is not the life (or profit) alteri… --- ## [Republic AT&T sim in my old A50 worked fine in my new A35](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/republic-at-t-sim-in-my-old-a50-worked-fine-in-my-new-a35/946)
**Author:** [@DavidL](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/DavidL)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/republic-at-t-sim-in-my-old-a50-worked-fine-in-my-new-a35/946 "2024-08-04T17:41:57Z")
I just wanted to report on the last part of this unwanted adventure. I bought an unlocked Samsung Galaxy A35 yesterday from Best Buy, popped my sim in the new phone, and now have 5g coverage. Side notes: 1. Samsung to Sa… --- ## [Dark Star - US Mobile](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/dark-star-us-mobile/941)
**Author:** [@NancyM](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/NancyM)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/dark-star-us-mobile/941 "2024-08-04T17:16:25Z")
I got an email that US Mobile will be making their Dark Star network available. Basically it sounds like it’s AT&T coverage, but kind of cool that USMobile has a choice of the big 3 carriers now. It also sounds like a … --- ## [Boost is doing something new](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/boost-is-doing-something-new/945)
**Author:** [@mwgardiner](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/mwgardiner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/boost-is-doing-something-new/945 "2024-08-03T18:34:07Z")
I just got this email from Boost: It will be interesting to see where this goes… --- ## [Boost is a bust for my ancient phone, need switching advice](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/boost-is-a-bust-for-my-ancient-phone-need-switching-advice/943)
**Author:** [@DavidL](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/DavidL)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/boost-is-a-bust-for-my-ancient-phone-need-switching-advice/943 "2024-08-03T14:26:57Z")
So my outdated Samsung Galaxy A50 worked just fine until Boost Infinite merged (or whatever) with Boost Mobile. I was asking questions on Reddit, when a familiar white knight (AKA Rolandh) mentioned this RW spot was sti… --- ## [🐦 What's in YOUR backyard? Let technology show you!](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/whats-in-your-backyard-let-technology-show-you/872)
**Author:** [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/whats-in-your-backyard-let-technology-show-you/872 "2024-07-31T16:47:27Z")
Here’s my latest favorite use of technology these days. Install the Merlin app from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, go out in your backyard, and let the app take a listen… You’ll soon find out what birds are all around y… --- ## [Travel routers - handy tools](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/travel-routers-handy-tools/905)
**Author:** [@mwgardiner](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/mwgardiner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/travel-routers-handy-tools/905 "2024-07-27T23:26:32Z")
Travel routers can make life easier for travelers that carry multiple WiFi-enabled gadgets. A travel router is a device that can perform the same functions as a home router, but they are generally pocket-sized and optim… --- ## [Boost Infinite (AT&T network) down?](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/boost-infinite-at-t-network-down/793)
**Author:** [@herbie](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/herbie)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/boost-infinite-at-t-network-down/793 "2024-07-24T22:38:35Z")
Anyone find out this morning that Boost Infinite is down? Phone says temporarily unavailable. WIFI is on, but can’t dial out, voice mail is inaccessible, etc. I’m on a Moto G Power 2022. There are a couple of comments o… --- ## [If you'd like an official government speed test app](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/if-youd-like-an-official-government-speed-test-app/936)
**Author:** [@rolandh](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/rolandh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/if-youd-like-an-official-government-speed-test-app/936 "2024-07-24T19:58:53Z")
The FCC has updated its official speed test app for Android and iPhone. --- ## [📋 Referrals: Survey Reward Sites](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/referrals-survey-reward-sites/935)
**Author:** [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 3:40am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/referrals-survey-reward-sites/935 "2024-07-24T03:40:32Z")
Featured Referral Links for Survey Reward Sites :clipboard: Google Opinion Rewards, brought to you by @jigamo jigamo’s Google Opinion Rewards review jigamo’s Google Opinion Rewards referral code: QKLTB95F (Posted 07/23/… --- ## [📺 Referrals: Streaming Services](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/referrals-streaming-services/934)
**Author:** [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/referrals-streaming-services/934 "2024-07-24T03:18:59Z")
Featured Referral Links for Streaming Services :tv: YouTube TV, brought to you by @grandbobby grandbobby’s YouTube TV review grandbobby’s YouTube TV referral link: https://tv.youtube.com/referral/r3rowgp4i81eky (Posted … --- ## [📱 Referrals: Mobile Phone Service](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/referrals-mobile-phone-service/933)
**Author:** [@southpaw](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/southpaw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/referrals-mobile-phone-service/933 "2024-07-24T03:08:37Z")
Featured Referral Links for Mobile Phone Service Providers :mobile\_phone: Google Fi, brought to you by @Scottathew and @southpaw Scottathew’s Google Fi “Simply Unlimited” review Scottathew’s Google Fi "Unlimited Standar… --- ## [Mobi Beta Opportunity](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/mobi-beta-opportunity/282)
**Author:** [@davenc](https://forums.rwusers.com/u/davenc)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2024, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.rwusers.com/t/mobi-beta-opportunity/282 "2024-07-21T16:59:08Z")
Mobi is accepting signups for testing their new service. There’s a link to a form in this Reddit post: Interested in testing a data eSIM for Mobi? [Previous page](https://forums.rwusers.com/latest.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.rwusers.com/latest.md?page=4)