Articles By Chris Holmes
Chris Holmes
Staff Writer
Chris Holmes is a contributing writer for WhistleOut, where he covers the cell phone and internet industries. His work has been cited in publications like The Verge, The New York Times, and WIRED. Chris is a shamelessly devoted Google Pixel fan and loves his Pixel 4 XL.
Why You Should Skip the Early Phone Upgrade
Early cell phone upgrades. It seems like everybody does it, but not everybody should. Here's why it can be an expensive bad idea.
Can You Use Cricket Hotspot for Home Internet?
If you're thinking of replacing your home internet plan with a mobile hotspot from Cricket, this guide is for you. We'll show you what mobile hotspots are all about, help you identify whether or not you're a candidate, show you the best Cricket plans to use for your home internet, and we'll also let you know about Cricket restrictions that you should watch out for.
TracFone Coverage Map: How it Compares
TracFone is one of the few prepaid carriers that runs on all four major networks, i.e., Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T. Read on to learn more about TracFone's coverage map, and jump over to WhistleOut's
How to Make Your Phone Charge Faster
We look at some quick hacks you can use for faster charging when time is of the essence.
How to Bring Your Own Phone to Another Carrier (and Save Money)
Want to keep your phone but switch your carrier? In this guide you'll learn how to take your phone to a new carrier, and we'll also break down the switching rules among the four major networks—AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile. Compare BYO phone plans now!
How to Do an IMEI Check and Determine Phone Compatibility
Whether you need to find your T-Mobile IMEI, Verizon MEID, or AT&T IMEI, learn how to quickly and easily perform an IMEI check on your iPhone or Android.
4 Great Straight Talk Phones
Straight Talk offers a range of flagship and budget devices that pair excellently with the carrier's low-cost plan. We've selected a few of our favorites in this guide.
What Are the Sizes of SIM Cards?
Trying to find out what size sim card your phone takes? You can find out on this page.
What To Do If You Drop Your Phone in Water
Turn it off, keep it off, dry it out. Your phone may not be lost, but if it is you can still often get it repaired or even sell it to a cash-for-phone business.
How to Unlock Your Cricket Phone
Here's all the info you need to get your Cricket phone unlocked without a hitch. Before you head to greener pastures, be sure your prepaid device is unlocked and will work on other carriers' networks. WhistleOut compares over 30 carriers' cell phone plans so you don't have to.
