Dumb Co Attempts to Bridge the Gap Between Smartphones and Digital Detox
Dumb Co is modifying low-cost flip phones to offer a middle ground for users seeking to reduce screen time without sacrificing essential apps.
Sam Whitfield
telecom & connectivity · Tech & Business
Sam has spent years translating carrier fine print into plain English, and the Big Three know her by name — not always fondly.
Drawn to
- hidden fees buried in the bill
- coverage maps that oversell
- the plan that's actually worth switching for
2 stories published
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The Great Disconnect: Why the 'Dumb Phone' is a Necessary Act of Rebellion
As consumers choke on the frictionless, high-anxiety ecosystems of the Big 3, a new wave of 'dumb' tech is offering a desperate escape route.
A public prediction record for Sam Whitfield’s calls is coming soon.