After too much miserly deliberation, the switch was made to the Visible+ premium cellular plan from the basic one. About $3 was prorated for the current billing cycle which ends in three days. The monthly rate with the loyalty discount is $35 (normally $45) with taxes and fees included. Of course, if dissatisfied, a switch can be made to the basic plan next month. So, the “gnashing of teeth” was unnecessary.
As expected, there was not much improvement in download speeds in the mausoleum at the “old folks home” in Waikiki. There’s just too much congestion in the towers. Visible+ supposedly has no deprioritization below 50GB of data. Of course, Verizon (parent of Visible) in Hawai’i is third-world. Only DSS 5G is available on Band 66 with no C-Band or mm-wave coming in the immediate future. Pathetic.
An evening outing to the International Marketplace preceded the momentous Visible+ occasion. Incidentally, the free wireless network there is “top notch.” It’s fast and has negligible drain on the iPhone battery. The basic Visible plan is actually okay when deployed in the latter vicinity. Tower congestion must be minimal.
On a side note, the Ka-Block! content blocker has been deprecated and replaced exclusively with BlockBear in the iPhone Safari browser. Ka-Block! has not been updated for well over a year. BlockBear has not been updated in four years, but the block lists appear to be updated just by opening the “app.”
The desequestration of the iPhone 14 Pro continues. In addition, many of the on-board “apps” will soon be allowed cellular data access. Of course, when the device is not in use, airplane mode is enabled. This is the kind of fun that only an old codger can enjoy. Sheesh!
Addendum: There is also heavy reliance on the free wireless network at the fast food joint in town and at the gym. The download speeds for the fast food joint wireless network are extremely fast especially for iOS updates.
Miscellany: A small, expensive can of Guinness® stout was procured at the ABC Store to extend the occasion.
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