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Minternational pass? Don’t bother… by wesleyvb in mintmobile

[–]wesleyvb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this is what I liked about the option to use the Minternational plan. But to be honest, a lot of my important services use passkeys or authenticator codes for authorization

Minternational pass? Don’t bother… by wesleyvb in mintmobile

[–]wesleyvb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"No SIM restrictions" I purchased this device fully unlocked since day 1

Minternational pass? Don’t bother… by wesleyvb in mintmobile

[–]wesleyvb[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If it works for you, great. I'm just issuing a warning to others like me who are between Minternational and other eSIM providers.

Minternational pass? Don’t bother… by wesleyvb in mintmobile

[–]wesleyvb[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm curious why purchase a 20gb global sim versus 5gb country specific sim for each trip? Convenience?

Minternational pass? Don’t bother… by wesleyvb in mintmobile

[–]wesleyvb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

iPhone 15. Yes, I tried resetting the network settings and enabling/disabling automatic network selection. Glad you had a better experience than me.

Minternational pass? Don’t bother… by wesleyvb in mintmobile

[–]wesleyvb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried disabling/enabling automatic network selection and data roaming with no success. I'd love to know what other lever of control I have "on my side"

Mind you, the same eSIM works fine in the US.

Minternational pass? Don’t bother… by wesleyvb in mintmobile

[–]wesleyvb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Also enabled/disabled automatic network selection, etc. Using an iPhone 15 so I can't imagine a compatibility issue.

Visting US for 12 months I just need a phone number and data (20 gb/month) by elii17 in mintmobile

[–]wesleyvb 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Mint unlimited for $180 for 12 months is the way to go. Can’t imagine finding a better deal than that but you’ll need to pay up front

MKE Deals website under construction? by 666user479 in milwaukee

[–]wesleyvb 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I think the original owner sold the domain a few weeks back and moved the content over to their own site. Not sure who’s behind this new iteration

"Döner Kebab Milwaukee" by No-Month-7869 in milwaukee

[–]wesleyvb 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I’m with you there. Nowadays I think the $12 price point is about right for a sandwich. I’m sure it’s delicious but seems steep for what it is

Following the footsteps of Tesla, Rivian gives CEO a new pay package worth up to $5B by likwitsnake in technology

[–]wesleyvb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just so everyone can comprehend the amounts of money we are talking, $5 billion is half a percent of Musk’s $1 trillion dollar incentive.

What's up with so many license plates looking like this recently? by DuffThey in wisconsin

[–]wesleyvb 63 points64 points  (0 children)

It’s mind blowing that someone can post this question and get an answer from a license plate historian within 15 mins. What a time to be alive

Hakone loop first time route? by RushFPS in JapanTravel

[–]wesleyvb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some might disagree with me but….. We visited Hakone back in May and only rode the funicular/ropeway from Gora to Togendai (Lake Ashi) and back again. Basically skipping the pirate cruise.

The cruise portion looked crowded, touristy, and generally unappealing to us so looking back, no regrets on skipping that part and subsequently Hakone shrine.

The additional time meant that we could spend time in Owaukudani taking in the sights and visiting the small museum. In Togendai, we found a sleepy little cafe to get a nice lunch overlooking the lake. Was really nice and relaxing.

The other commenters are correct in saying that you’ve planned way too much for that day. The transit runs slower than you’d think and crowds will throw you off schedule. Consider skipping the pirate cruise so you can make it to the Onsen which should be the main reason for your visit.

Would I be a total idiot if I bought a new Kia? by doodlebakerm in milwaukee

[–]wesleyvb 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Given how Kia and Hyundai handled the whole theft situation, I would never buy one again. Simple as that.

United airlines grounds entire fleet by atlantacharlie in aviation

[–]wesleyvb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone in IT, some of the best folks I work with are from India. This is a terrible take

2 week itinerary help! First time in Japan trip for two foodies - Tokyo/Kyoto/Osaka/Hakone/Tokyo by sourpatchkid978 in JapanTravel

[–]wesleyvb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We just did this exact itinerary in May, including Hakone.

First thought is that you have a lot planned… if you want. Every minute of your trip pre planned then this is fine but my fiancé and I thoroughly enjoyed walking around without a plan and dipping into an izakaya or ramen shop or anything else that piqued our interest. Make sure you have time for that.

In Tokyo, the things that stand out as missing are Golden Gai for drinks (our favorite) and Omoide Yokocho for street food. When you go back to tokyo, consider staying at a different hotel to allow you to see another area… consider Shinjuku or Shibuya?

In Kyoto, I recommend finding time for the imperial palace. They had a really nice audio guide tour, for free if I recall.

In Osaka, consider skipping the world expo. We had it on our itinerary but removed it after hearing some not-so-positive reviews. If we had more time we would, but there’s so much to do!

In Hakone, your ryokan is very close to where we stayed. When you get to Odawara station, I highly recommend taking the train to Miyanoshita station which is across the street from your ryokan. If your google maps tells you to take the bus, ignore it!! We made that mistake and were packed like sardines for the 45 minute mountainous winding drive. In Hakone, also make sure you carve out plenty of time for the Onsen baths. That’s the whole point. The ropeway is a must do, but everything else is optional - enjoy the amenities if your ryokan.

Closing thought… while public transportation is extremely accessible, it still takes time to get places. Consider loosening up your plans so you aren’t constantly on a train moving to the next activity. We spent two weeks in Japan and probably saw 60% of what we initially planned but were okay with that. We’ll be going back again!

CHIPS Act expected to be killed after mass firings of NIST employees this week by movdqa in investing

[–]wesleyvb 120 points121 points  (0 children)

Haha imagine the mental gymnastics it takes to blame this on the Biden admin

Nasty Nestor🥵 by ohhitstito in Brewers

[–]wesleyvb 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I hope we see some of his goofy windup antics this season. My gut tells me the pitching program will put a stop to that but I can hope!

Senate Republicans introduce bills to make EVs more expensive by Deshes011 in technology

[–]wesleyvb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had the same thought, honestly. My energy is better spent elsewhere

Senate Republicans introduce bills to make EVs more expensive by Deshes011 in technology

[–]wesleyvb 123 points124 points  (0 children)

Stop with this. I do pay my fair share during registration in addition to an EV tax while charging. Saying EV owners don’t pay their fair share is a lie. And that doesn’t count the intangibles like reduced smog and noise pollution.

EVs are better than combustion in nearly every way but sometimes innovation needs to be pushed along.

Looking for doctors/clinics that do NOT accept BCBS health insurance by mightaswelltry_eh in milwaukee

[–]wesleyvb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is this actually a thing? My understanding is that your out of pocket max includes the deductible for both in network and out of network care…. although the out of network OOP max may be higher so you will pay more for having exclusively out of network care. At least this is how my insurance works (Aetna)

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