Articles By Lauren Hannula
Lauren Hannula
Managing Editor
Lauren is WhistleOut's Managing Editor. In her 14 years of digital writing and publishing experience, she's developed a passion for breaking down overly complicated topics to make them accessible to everyone. At WhistleOut, that means demystifying the tech industry, offering solutions that are easy, affordable, and help make the most of the tech you already have in your pocket. She also now knows far too many phone plans by heart.
Lauren's work has appeared in industry stalwarts such as CNET, Forbes, and Yahoo! Finance. When not perfecting her iPhone photography, Lauren spends her time marathon training, baking, and chauffeuring her dog around.
The Best AT&T Family Plans of 2026
The best AT&T family plan is AT&T's Unlimited Your Way, which allows you to mix and match AT&T’s three different unlimited plan options. Get the details on all our top picks in this guide.
Cox Mobile Review: Verizon coverage starting at $15
With coverage on Verizon's top-notch network, find out if Cox Mobile is right for you.
Mint Mobile International Roaming Data, Calls, and Texts
Ready to travel abroad with your Mint Mobile plan? Check out our guide and learn how to us Mint's Minternational Pass and take your data plan anywhere.
Mint Mobile vs. Verizon: Should you make the switch?
Mint has some of the best plan prices but can it stand up to Verizon and its Get More plan? Check out our comparison and find out which carrier is right for you.
Visible 4G LTE and 5G Coverage Map: How It Compares
Visible is a smaller prepaid wireless carrier that operates on Verizon’s network. Look at a Visible service coverage map and determine coverage for your area.
Cricket Wireless International Calling Plans and Add-ons
You can call 200+ countries with Cricket's international calling add-on option. Learn which plans are eligible and how to add international calling to your line.
What You Should Expect to See on Your First Phone Bill
Learn why your first wireless bill is sometimes higher than expected and how to avoid future billing surprises.
How to Connect Your Phone to Your Car
Connecting your phone or other devices to your car is simple. If you want to listen to music, make calls, or send and receive texts while driving, this guide is for you.
How to Stop Videos from Auto Playing on Facebook
Sick of videos in your News Feed playing automatically? Don't worry, you can turn them off pretty easily.
Best iPhone Alternatives: Competitive options from Samsung and Google
We break down our picks for the best iPhone alternatives from brands you know, like Samsung and Google.
