The Boon of Wireless

What does “good coverage” actually mean? In this episode of The Boon of Wireless, host Jon Horovitz sits down with @StetsonDoggett , co-founder of CoverageMap (https://coveragemap.com/) and creator of BestPhonePlans (https://www.bestphoneplans.net/), to explore what wireless coverage really looks like beyond the maps published by carriers. CoverageMap combines FCC coverage data with more than 14 million crowdsourced speed tests to provide a more detailed look at real-world network per...

The iPhone 18 Pro is here, putting smartphone upgrades back in the spotlight. But do we really need to replace our phones so often? In this episode of The Boon of Wireless, Jon Horovitz sits down with Nora Levinson, U.S. General Manager of Fairphone, to explore a different approach: smartphones designed to be repaired, kept, and used for years. Nora shares Fairphone’s story, its expansion into the U.S., and why repairability and longevity are becoming increasingly important. Plus, sh...

What happened at AWPE 2026 in Las Vegas? 🎙️ In this special edition of The Boon of Wireless, Jon Horovitz takes you inside the 20th All Wireless & Prepaid Expo — one of the biggest gatherings for wireless dealers, master dealers, MVNOs, carriers, and industry leaders. We catch up with industry leaders and companies across the show, including: 📊 Jeff Moore of Wave7 Research on the growth and energy of AWPE 📡 CoverageMap on real-world cellular coverage and performance 📱 AntGen on Total W...

What does it really take to build a successful MVNO? In this episode of The Boon of Wireless, host Jon Horovitz sits down with Brian Latchford, Founder & CEO of Atomic Mobile, to explore the technology, infrastructure, and strategy powering today's fastest-growing wireless brands. Having helped launch and support more than 100 MVNOs, Brian shares the biggest mistakes founders make, why many wireless startups fail, and what separates successful operators from everyone else. You'll also ...

The wireless industry is evolving faster than ever. From the rapid growth of Total Wireless to the rise of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and the changing role of MVNOs, staying ahead of the trends is critical for every wireless dealer. In this episode of The Boon of Wireless, host Jon Horovitz sits down with Jeff Moore, Principal of Wave7 Research and Conference Director of the All Wireless & Prepaid Expo (AWPE), to discuss what's happening in today's U.S. wireless market and what dealers ...