The Vergecast Project Gene5is adventures, Congress takes on VPNs, and Nothing Phone 1 review
Jul 20, 2022
Mitchell Clark, a tech reporter known for his in-depth coverage of Project Genesis, dives into the challenges of Dish's new 5G network, revealing a gap between promises and reality. Makena Kelly, a senior policy reporter, discusses Congress's newfound awareness of VPNs and the need for stricter regulations amidst growing privacy concerns. Jon Porter and Allison Johnson review the Nothing Phone 1, exploring its unique features and the buzz surrounding its launch, while questioning if it truly disrupts the smartphone landscape.
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Project Genesis Signup Woes
- Mitchell Clark had trouble signing up for Project Genesis due to address verification issues with the website.
- He eventually used his wife's workplace address, a credit union in Spokane, to successfully sign up.
Finding the Dish Network
- Mitchell Clark, using a Galaxy S22, had trouble locating the Dish network.
- He found it surprisingly easy to find downtown Spokane, but its availability was inconsistent, even within his house.
Dish Network Coverage Discrepancy
- Dish claimed 20% population coverage, but Mitchell Clark's testing revealed a lack of required spectrum bands in Spokane.
- Only Las Vegas shows evidence of these towers, suggesting Dish might not meet FCC requirements.