Contributing Editor
Joe Hanlon has been immersed in mobile phones, plans, and the internet for over a decade, having written for publications such as CNET, TechRadar, Gizmodo, and Lifehacker. He specializes in evaluating home internet plans and mobile plans, as well as reviewing smartphones and connected devices. If you ever bump into Joe on the street, don't be afraid to ask for a phone recommendation. It's embarrassing how much he enjoys talking about this stuff. He also loves listening to podcasts in his free time.
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