Articles By Jessica Santero
Jessica Santero
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.
Expertise
- Mobile app research and testing
- International travel plans and eSIMs
- Mobile pricing and plan changes
- Carrier testing
- Device deals
Connect to ExpressVPN Before You Hit Airport Wi-Fi—Its Signal Indicator Takes the Guesswork Out Completely
ExpressVPN is the easiest VPN I've ever used, and one small feature makes choosing a server faster than any other app I tested.
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Simplifi is the most affordable premium budgeting app on the market, with real-time spending tracking, a payment calendar, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Trying To Cut Down on Your Subscriptions? Don't Sacrifice Your VPN—Get Surfshark for $1.99 per Month
Surfshark is the most affordable VPN I tested, with unlimited device connections and a solid server network; just know what you're signing up for before you commit.
What Internet Speed Is Best For Gaming?
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.
Want To Stream Your Shows While on Vacation? CyberGhost Is the Only VPN With Dedicated Netflix Servers.
CyberGhost's dedicated streaming servers make it the best VPN for watching Netflix abroad. Here's WhistleOut's full review.
Best VPN Apps for Travelers Using Public Wi-Fi
Protect your data on airport and hotel Wi-Fi with the best VPN apps for travelers.
Phone Plans for College Students on a Budget
Looking for a phone plan that fits your student budget? Explore the best cheap phone plans with data, talk, and text in 2025.
Proton Is the Only Free VPN Worth Trusting on Airport Wi-Fi
I tested Proton VPN's free plan to see if it was actually worth downloading before a trip, and it held up better than I expected.
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I tested Plane Finder as part of our flight tracker roundup. It works, but other free apps do everything it does — and more; without the ad frustrations or the paywall on light mode.
