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.
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.
Spectrum vs Optimum
Spectrum and Optimum are both well-known internet providers, but in terms of offering customers the highest speeds, widest availability, and the broadest connection type choices, Spectrum takes the medal in this competition.
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.
Boost Mobile APN Settings for Android & iPhone
Get your phone working on Boost Mobile's network with the correct APN settings by following our guide to fix mobile data, MMS, and hotspot issues.
What Are FreedomPop's APN Settings?
Get your phone working on FreedomPop's network with the correct APN settings by following our guide.
How to Find the Best Internet Plan in Your Area
Find the best internet service provider in your area. See if you can get gigabit internet speeds where you live.
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.
Which iPhones are 5G Compatible?
Both iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 series support 5G connectivity, with some major upgrades to camera system including Cinematic video and expanded access to more 5G bands.
