Cellular

Keyword: cellular

Numbers

+1 4126829751 (Pittsburgh PA)

This is my cellular line. It is the phone number I take with me, and if you were to call me, this will be the likely number I will answer. I however do not answer anonymous callers. In addition, if you are not in my contacts, and you call between 9:30PM and 6AM, I will not answer your call. If I was forced to have just one telephone number, it would be this one.

On another note, this was my first phone number. At the time, there wasn’t local number portability. This meant that once I moved out of the CO area for the phone number, I lost the number, and had to acquire a completely new number. I am happy to get my old phone number as I liked the phone number, and it is relatively easy to remember. Obviously, since I hadn’t this phone number in decades, people that used to call it to reach me no longer calls the number.

Carriers

I am not going to disclose my carrier as I want to make it as hard as possible to SIM swap me. Even though I have number lock on, knowing my carrier might help the scam artist. With that being said, it would be easy enough to figure out my carrier if you wish to put some work into it.

The carrier gives me a monthly total of unlimited domestic calling and SMS. It also gives me 5GB of data per month, and I am allowed to tether which I do only as needed. Since I have a home internet service provider, I don’t need to rely on my cellular data when home. My service is $180/year + taxes and fees for a total of $205/year. This comes out to be about $18 per month.

Devices

Since I have just one phone number, I would only need one device. In my case, this is an Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (US Version) which does everything I would want it to, and gives me the ability to use 2 eSIMs at one time. I believe the phone can store up to 10 eSIMs for those that maybe traveling. Still, the iPhone can only support 2 active eSIMs at one time.

Specs

  • CPU: Apple A16 Bionic Hexa-core (2×3.46 GHz Everest + 4×2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
  • RAM: 6GB
  • Storage: 128GB
  • Display: 6.7″ with max brightness of 2000 nits and 460ppi
  • Modem: Qualcomm X65 with 5G
  • Wireless Capabilities: Wifi-6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Qi Charging, Emergency SMS via Satellite
  • Camera: 48MP main + 12MP telephoto + 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP front camera
  • OS: Apple iOS 16.4.1 (Original)
  • Battery: 4323mAh
  • 2 eSIMs: (1 used)

Conclusion

My phone number not only supports voice, but iMessage, RCS, and SMS. You can learn more by visiting the IM section. As mentioned, this is a cellular number, so it comes with me everywhere I go. Some people maybe asking when I will upgrade my phone. My goal is to always buy the best I can afford, and make it last as long as possible. The next time I will plan to buy the iPhone to replace my 14 Pro Max will be when the 19 lineup comes along.