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Then the conversation pivots to mobile service plans, where the hosts discuss the postpaid “top-tier” options from major carriers like Verizon and T-Mobile may not be worth the hype; or the price tag. They highlight the benefits of MVNOs like Tello and Visible, which offer surprisingly good coverage and flexibility at a fraction of the cost. With plans as low as $5/month, and no contracts or bundled fluff, these alternatives can be game-changers for families and budget-conscious users alike. They wrap up with a fun note on how ChatGPT hilariously lost a chess match to a 1979 Atari 2600, underscoring that even high-tech AI has its blind spots.
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