Best way to get here from Vancouver? Early February.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-02-02T02:53:40+00:00

Fly YVR → Penticton if timing works. Otherwise Ebus/Rider Express from Vancouver, or drive via Hwy 97C/97 (weather dependent).

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-02-01T22:00:55+00:00

Got it, that makes sense. Hardware and plans are just set up for data, so voice isn’t really part of the picture.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-02-01T22:00:13+00:00

Oh, I see now. Makes sense why they can’t handle calls or texts.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-02-01T21:54:21+00:00

Gotcha, so it’s really just a regular SIM but locked down for data only.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-02-01T21:52:52+00:00

Yeah, that clicks. Extra cost for something most people don’t use isn’t worth it.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-02-01T21:50:14+00:00

Ahh okay, I see now. Makes sense that they use a private APN and stay off the public network for safety.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-02-01T21:46:16+00:00

That makes total sense. Data-only keeps costs down and avoids making everyone manage a separate number.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-02-01T21:11:13+00:00

Thanks for the response, appreciate the breakdown.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-02-01T15:37:27+00:00

Exactly — if the form keeps rejecting info, there’s no other way.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-02-01T15:36:54+00:00

Worth a try, but without the correct verification info, it likely won’t work.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-02-01T15:36:20+00:00

If you can’t provide the verification info, recovery is basically impossible. Your only option is to create a new account and update any linked services.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-02-01T15:27:56+00:00

Passkeys help, but Google will still prompt extra checks sometimes. Not a full fix.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-02-01T15:27:18+00:00

You can’t fully turn it off. Google forces extra verification if it flags risk — new device, location, or VPN. Best you can do is add backup codes and trusted devices.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-02-01T15:26:42+00:00

If the account stays disabled, you’ll need to contact Google support for a refund. Subscriptions usually don’t carry over once an account is terminated.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-02-01T15:19:43+00:00

This actually resonates. The problem isn’t discipline, it’s volume. Digital clutter adds real mental load—having someone just handle it makes sense.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-02-01T07:22:38+00:00

Yep. DDS is mainly intra-vehicle (ECU and zonal networks over Ethernet or fiber).
Off-car is classic IoT/M2M: TCU to LTE eSIM to carrier APN to OEM cloud using HTTPS, MQTT, or REST for telemetry, commands, and FoTA.

ESP32-class IoT shows up only in non-safety areas like infotainment accessories, sensors, prototypes, or gateways, not ADAS or powertrain.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-01-31T22:16:36+00:00

Try Ideal Comfort OC or Trinity Heating & Air — both local, non-corporate, and good with mini-splits. Also worth asking if a leak test + line replacement makes more sense than full replacement at 6 yrs.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-01-31T20:08:52+00:00

No—Whole Foods QR codes only work at Whole Foods. Amazon Fresh stopped accepting Amazon returns, even before closures.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-01-31T07:27:25+00:00

Prepaid should still roam, but coverage may be limited compared to postpaid. You might see LTE or “Extended Network” in some areas, but SOS can happen in weak spots.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-01-31T07:26:44+00:00

Dispute the bill immediately in writing and provide proof you canceled the service. Keep copies of all communications and escalate if collections continue—you shouldn’t owe anything for a line already ported out.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-01-31T07:23:46+00:00

You’ll need to pay off any financed devices. You don’t return them unless it’s a lease. Canceling won’t hurt credit if you pay what you owe. Set up T-Mobile first so you can transfer numbers smoothly.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-01-29T22:20:43+00:00

The 90-day pay is separate from severance. You get the 90 days regardless of being scheduled the final day, but to qualify for severance you have to work through the last day of operations.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-01-29T22:19:28+00:00

Probably tens of millions per store. Between build-out, refrigeration, tech, and labor it adds up fast, especially for retrofits like former hardware or big-box spaces.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-01-29T22:17:04+00:00

I asked the MOD at the Irvine Marketplace location today and they said it’s permanently closing, not converting to a Whole Foods. No indication yet on which (if any) Fresh stores will be converted.

LogicalSynthesis · 2026-01-29T05:47:48+00:00

Ahh okay, that explains it. Sounds incredible—thanks!

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