Staff Writer
Jessica is a Staff Writer for WhistleOut and the site’s resident app expert, covering mobile plans, carrier pricing, smartphone deals, and the mobile apps that power everyday connectivity. She tracks plan changes and promotions across major carriers and MVNOs while testing a wide range of apps to help readers determine which downloads are genuinely useful, and which ones just take up storage space. Her coverage frequently includes hands-on comparisons of popular app categories, such as translation, navigation, and dating apps, to evaluate how they perform in real-world mobile use.
After spending six years teaching abroad, Jessica developed a global perspective on connectivity that informs her expertise in international phone plans, eSIM carriers, and the apps travelers rely on to stay connected across borders.
She currently uses an iPhone 11 on Visible’s base plan and regularly experiments with new apps to identify the most helpful tools for everyday mobile users. Her current favorites include Splid, Garmin, Discord, and Libby. When she’s not researching wireless trends or testing the latest apps, Jessica enjoys cycling and open-water swimming.
Stop paying for streaming. I tested 8 free streaming apps to find the ones actually worth your time.
While you’re going to need fast internet speeds (at least 100Mbps) for online gaming, a low latency or ping rate is even more important: 20 to 40 milliseconds is ideal.
Yes, Mint Mobile works in Canada. Here's what Free Canada Roaming covers.
Here are our picks for the best apps for the iPhone Duo, Galaxy Z Fold, Pixel Fold, and other foldables in 2026.
I tested Stuff, the to-do list app that feels like Notes. See how its stacks up against competitors.
I tested 10 apps to learn new skills, but only 6 are even worth considering. Plus, you don’t need a subscription since they are all free.
These are my top 5 reasons why you shouldn't get the iPhone Duo, and I explain why.
The iPhone Upgrade Program is ending. Here's what’s changing and what happens to current members.
View Cricket's nationwide 5G and 4G LTE wireless coverage map. Compare Cricket's coverage map to Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T to find the best option for your area.
Five prepaid phone plans that deliver truly unlimited data, talk, text, and hotspot, tested and ranked by price and coverage.