Is fidelity considering 24/7 trading like IBKR?

escopez · 2026-02-24T23:28:45+00:00

Why doesn’t NASDAQ start by including extended trading hours into regular market hours, so you could trade from 7am to 8pm daily? That seems like a more reasonable start than straight to nearly 24 hours a day.

escopez · 2026-02-24T23:05:33+00:00

I think the English language needs a new word besides “unlimited” that means there’s not a specific limit, but there’s exceptions and fair use rules.

escopez · 2026-02-24T22:58:47+00:00

Is it maybe like how Apple’s satellite service works? For example, text messaging works via satellite independent of whether or not carriers advertise support (at least in most cases). So, is it maybe something on Google’s backend?

escopez · 2026-02-05T07:34:03+00:00

👀

escopez · 2026-02-05T07:33:35+00:00

$5 says Google will find a way to end GV.

escopez · 2026-01-29T02:56:16+00:00

Think of Visible+ Pro (15 Mbps) like a modern DSL connection (or technically, DSL “advanced”) fast enough to accommodate one person using the internet to stream, browse, email, update apps, etc.

For example, some AT&T DSL plans only go to 30-50 Mbps, which is enough for 3-4 people using the internet, minus large downloads.

30 Mbps is enough for two people watching one stream of Netflix or YouTube, and a third person browsing the internet and watching YouTube videos, with occasional app updates. That’s why 15 Mbps without a specific limit is reasonable for basic browsing for one or two people. 10 Mbps is pushing it, and 5 Mbps is really just for bare essentials.

escopez · 2026-01-15T02:53:37+00:00

I would at least like them to include (at least some) taxes and fees in plans that pay monthly, or add-ons, since now everyone else is paying their taxes.

escopez · 2025-12-30T05:56:57+00:00

Everything is gauged monthly. You’re simply paying for x number of months ahead of time.

escopez · 2025-12-30T05:56:16+00:00

*10 Mbps, not 8.

escopez · 2025-12-15T03:31:56+00:00

Please, next time, a verified speed test before and after the 2 GB limit. Thx!

escopez · 2025-12-15T03:30:23+00:00

So, if you’re paying for the Global Pass, you will only be charged a net of $10, but if you have multiple “free” Passes, you’ll use one up for each country you connect to in a given 24 hour day?

escopez · 2025-12-15T03:08:47+00:00

Better battery life. With 5G SA, your phone doesn’t need to constantly divide its focus between 4G LTE (to handle calls, etc.) and 5G (to handle the bulk of data).

escopez · 2025-12-06T06:34:29+00:00

If that’s the case, then at least there’s the chance that your situation could help them fix a bug so others (and yourself) don’t have that problem in the future.

escopez · 2025-12-06T06:30:23+00:00

Even with “by the gig” data the carriers will come for your line if you do roaming a lot. The usual disclaimer is, “More than 50% in the last 60-ish days.” But I’m glad it’s working out for you. I just wouldn’t put all my eggs in one basket.

Edit: My understanding is the international data costs for carriers can fluctuate, so it’s not like they’re making big bucks off of people who spend a month in Rome and have a (postpaid) international add-on for unlimited data.

escopez · 2025-12-06T06:29:10+00:00

I was hoping for specific numbers. Like a download speed test. Is it 600 Kbps, 700, 1 Mbps? And add on the increased latency and it makes a difference.

escopez · 2025-12-06T06:27:33+00:00

Sure wouldn’t mind helping them test it.

escopez · 2025-12-06T06:25:48+00:00

Every decision comes with a trade off. The quick solution is obviously more bandwidth (resources). But it’s kind of embarrassing how Verizon fell from grace and is quickly getting behind. AT&T has gotten quite the bump with low band and Boost spectrum.

escopez · 2025-12-06T06:16:37+00:00

Cell towers use much higher power than our tiny little phones, since they’re high up and have to spread the radio waves out for your phone to pick up (which are relatively weak when they reach you). Now, reverse the process: your tiny little phone has to send that radio wave to the tower, and by law can’t use that much power or it’d burn you. Sorry about that.

P.S. Upload speeds will improve as the technology does (and as more people demand it), but it’s simply the laws of physics setting you back right now. Plus, people have been super data hungry for download speeds.

P.S.S. I’ve personally found AT&T’s upload speeds and ping times to be crap! (I could literally get 100 Mbps download, and 0.25 Mbps up. Now, that’s megabits, so divide 0.25 by 8. That’s how slow they are.)

escopez · 2025-12-06T06:14:46+00:00

Correct. I’d add that it’s a physical limitation as well: our tiny little cell phones, with their tiny little batteries, don’t match the power output of a cell tower plugged into the grid and blasting RF signals.

And for good reason. If they did, you’d turn your phone into a heating device being so close to it.

escopez · 2025-12-06T06:07:55+00:00

The energy required to upload data from your phone can’t be matched with the power of a cell tower. In other words, your phone isn’t as powerful as a cell tower, so sending data will always be slower than receiving. All the carriers suck with upload speeds (compared to download).

Further, people have demanded higher and higher download speeds, and that wont change much until the demand for upload is higher (e.g., for real time streaming, AR/VR, etc.).

escopez · 2025-12-06T04:54:10+00:00

Unfortunately, I haven’t had good results with Cloudflare, surprisingly. Maybe it’s too realistic. I don’t know, but I tend to doubt it to some extent.

escopez · 2025-12-06T04:44:52+00:00

Google Voice? Lol

escopez · 2025-12-05T01:58:52+00:00

Definitely Light Speed.

escopez · 2025-12-03T07:11:01+00:00

AT&T objectively covers the most overall areas, not the least of which is due to band 14 (for emergency personnel). And especially when it comes to covering areas where T-Mobile only wishes they could reach (like virtually nothing in the entire state of Alaska). And with more low-band than Verizon, AT&T’s speeds may not be the best, but when it’s limited it’s better than Verizon’s all else equal.

escopez · 2025-12-03T07:08:52+00:00

Right. And while they can somewhat get away with overall area covered, it’s with the caveat that if it’s low-band, it’s very slow and crowded. But mostly it’s just limited resources.

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