Staying on unlimited data - Verizon Droid Incredible 2

I'm thinking about upgrading to the rezound when it comes out. Iv got Verizon unlimited data, but will they take that away if I do an early upgrade? Unlimited data is a huge deal for me
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ftmaniac948 said:
I'm thinking about upgrading to the rezound when it comes out. Iv got Verizon unlimited data, but will they take that away if I do an early upgrade? Unlimited data is a huge deal for me
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as long as u dont take a smartphone off of the line you will keep unlimited data (for now, who knows what vzw will pull a year from now)
so u can upgrade with ne2, myverizon, w/e and it wont affect it
vzw classifies 3g and lte phones the same way

That's my impression as well. Of course they may change that at any point...

ftmaniac948 said:
I'm thinking about upgrading to the rezound when it comes out. Iv got Verizon unlimited data, but will they take that away if I do an early upgrade? Unlimited data is a huge deal for me
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I have unlimited data as well and i did an early upgrade (to another smart phone).. no problem..

I kept my unlimited web/email plan (w. 22% corporate discount include data) on the HTC Eris as a grandfathered plan, just upgraded/extended my primary line this month & my "old" 100 text msg. plan for $2.99 also stayed. Re-checked my account profile after activation and everything is good (true even if I moved to 4G LTE like the TBolt ....)
If in doubt, call Customer Care upon phone activation to confirm and they can always submit a request to review & restore your unlimited data to the Inc2's line.
The best online direct renewal/extension from Big Red is $99 after deducting instant rebate so my last $30 NE2 credit isn't given or applicable - I checked around, retail indirects couldn't do any better - I ordered mine via TigerDirect / TigerConnect (a/k/a CircuitCity & CompUSA online) and got mine FREE - not a penny, zero cost to me & FedEx'd in 2 days. The only catch is that I must keep it on the line with no changes for 181 days (service downgrade/transfer to another line, etc.) or I would be charged $400 even if no ETF is involved. As a long time VZW user since the NYNEX days, this is NOT a problem for me so I am in for another 24 months sentencing, LOL. Still have secondary line eligible for upgrade (since this March, been holding off) so DW might get a newer one, but not those battery killing 4.3"+ monster.
The extra bonus on top of it all is that it came out of the sealed box with HB0.97 or 2.3.3 so it was easy once I read about 200+ screen pages & prep'd 2 PC to do the "works" - it's now S-OFF ....
This is the only (soon to be unlocked) global phone that I would consider in the lineup for travel abroad, plus it will work on AT&T/T-Mo bands here for voice calls, important for backup contingencies on a single device.

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Tierd data

Is that just for one line or if ypu have a family plan and get the 5g will it go for both lines
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well seeing as how there is currently no shared data plan for family plans atm, it will probably be per line, not per family account.
The majority of people use 2gb of data so that's $30. Right now data cost 30$ so this won't affect the majority. Power users use more than 2 using anywhere from 5-10gb so these power users have to pay extra because Verizon loves money. I use 6gb and sometimes 8gb so ill worry about this when I grab my Droid Incredible 3
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The majority of people use 2gb of data so that's $30. Right now data cost 30$ so this won't affect the majority. Power users use more than 2 using anywhere from 5-10gb so these power users have to pay extra because Verizon loves money. I use 6gb and sometimes 8gb so ill worry about this when I grab my Droid Incredible 3
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Yea these plans are outrageous...I'm never upgrading...ill switch to Sprint or t mobile...or ill buy off contract..
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Thats dumb im already paying 186 for two phones
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This tired plan really should be renamed to "lower caps and more money plans"..... I'm not entirely sure how on earth anyone could think this is good for the end users.
Wait ... can someone please tell me if I'm on a family plan with 3 Smart phones (my Inc2, and 2 Droid Charges) with the unlimited data, when we upgrade or renew our contract, do we get to keep our unlimited data? Or is it unclear to everyone at this moment?
If you renew your contract, you are no longer grandfathered as you are agreeing to new terms. If you have current data plans with no intention to change/renew in the near future, you are covered with unlimited data. If you buy your device at retail without renewing your contract, your contract should remain the same.
More than likely if you have an unlimited plan, you will eventually start being harassed by Verizon to renew, upgrade, or do something else that will cause contract changes on your part to switch you to a limited data plan.
I am a power user. I have used upwards to 8gb in a month on 3G. Capping at a max of $10 for an ungodly amount per month is unacceptable. This would be too easy to break on 4G and I think that is their intention.
Sprint is pretty proud of their unlimited plans. If Verizon doesn't see the light before it comes time for me to renew again, I may forego my discount and move to Sprint if Sprint continues down the path of unlimited.
Nim dude this man be the first time ive ever seen that u were misled or misinformed about something. I too have a family plan set up (5 devices, 4 of which are smartphones) all unltd data and a 1400 min plan, and i have been told time and time again even after the recent purchase of my Inc 2 and my inlaws Charges' im continously told im fine, im grandfathered in.
I really havent seen any flux in my bill if anything i was actually quite surprised with my monthly after the dust settled.
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I should also mention that i have a corporate acct, not a regular user acct.
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Nim dude this man be the first time ive ever seen that u were misled or misinformed about something. I too have a family plan set up (5 devices, 4 of which are smartphones) all unltd data and a 1400 min plan, and i have been told time and time again even after the recent purchase of my Inc 2 and my inlaws Charges' im continously told im fine, im grandfathered in.
I really havent seen any flux in my bill if anything i was actually quite surprised with my monthly after the dust settled.
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I should also mention that i have a corporate acct, not a regular user acct.
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I'm not misinformed. If you upgrade using their upgrade option, you are also renewing your contract. Renewing your contract means new contract terms should your current contract no longer be available/valid. This means upgrading after the 7th would mean you lose unlimited data. This is why people are rushing to get their upgrades in, so they can be grandfathered in.
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I'm not misinformed. If you upgrade using their upgrade option, you are also renewing your contract. Renewing your contract means new contract terms should your current contract no longer be available/valid. This means upgrading after the 7th would mean you lose unlimited data. This is why people are rushing to get their upgrades in, so they can be grandfathered in.
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But everything I've read makes it sound like you are only in for the current contract...and that after its up they won't let you keep a month to month at your current rates. This sucks..
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knipp21 said:
But everything I've read makes it sound like you are only in for the current contract...and that after its up they won't let you keep a month to month at your current rates. This sucks..
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well the month to month is being abolished, that's a given. it was a marketing move to reel in more business. Once the contracts are established they were given quazy deals to move from month to month to contractual.
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I'm not misinformed. If you upgrade using their upgrade option, you are also renewing your contract. Renewing your contract means new contract terms should your current contract no longer be available/valid. This means upgrading after the 7th would mean you lose unlimited data. This is why people are rushing to get their upgrades in, so they can be grandfathered in.
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i just called into their corporate accounts customer service and asked all about the how to of upgrading my current min/data plan come the end of July.
the rep verbatim said "there is no change that would take affect to my account when upgrading either. She said if necessary they can actually help me by giving me some extra min's if infact i am running low on my current set to hold me over till my next billing cycle".
"but as far as upgrading there are no extra fee's nor changes in packages coming any time soon, that she is aware of".
"so when the time comes in July to simply call and make the upgrade and go ahead and do so".
I talked to some Verizon employees and they all told me that whenever I renew my contract/upgrade with Verizon, I'll still be grandfathered in with the unlimited data, I'll try asking a different store if people have heard different.
I just called last thursday, and I was asking about canceling. I was really thinking about going to another carrier, I was interested in getting a Nexus S. I wasn't eligible yet for an upgrade, but they gave me an early one which was great. But I was talking to the guy, and his argument to stay was unlimited data, I said that tiered data was going to happen for them as well. He said he nothing of this, hadn't heard anything at all.
So now this, but who knows maybe they leave their employess in the dark. And maybe they dont read up regularly on engadet and droid-life like I do.
But they really need to get the prices down a bit. Tmobile you can get 500mins, unlimited text and 5gb of data for 79.99, The same thing on verizon would now be like over $100 I could be a bit off, but this could hurt them in the future.
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/06/2...data-only-new-customers-and-lines/#more-37519
This explains everything in a bit more detail for existing customers.
Its for new customers or if you add a line to your account the rest of us are grandfathered in
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dco717 said:
Its for new customers or if you add a line to your account the rest of us are grandfathered in
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EXACTLY!
and those of which are on the month to month.
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Its for new customers or if you add a line to your account the rest of us are grandfathered in
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So if I add a line to my account I'm screwed?
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I think yeah, unless you add it before July 7th.

How do you guys feel about Verizons new data plans?

As you probably know, Verizon no longer offers unlimited data. I luckily managed to get in before the change, but I still cant believe this b.s. ... especially now that they have 4G. Heck with 4G you could easily go over the 10GB plan(the best they offer) in a single day. Even on my Inc 2 I still average 20Gb/month.
It really bothered me because I thought of getting rid of my Inc 2 and getting a tablet, then switching to a data only plan... but ofcourse then it would no longer be unlimited.
Are any of you guys upset about this? Think it will hurt Verizon?
im not too upset by it since i was able to get a discounted incredible 2 and unlimited data the day before they changed plans. what i am unhappy with is the pricing of the new plans. 30 for 2gb? i feel they should have offered a cheaper plan than 30. i rarely go over a gb of data since i use wifi mostly so it would have been really nice to save with a cheaper data plan.
Anyone already on an unlimited plan is grandfathered in. This includes adding a new line or device under your account. Only new subscribers at this point are stuck with tiered.
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Anyone already on an unlimited plan is grandfathered in. This includes adding a new line or device under your account. Only new subscribers at this point are stuck with tiered.
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I also saw on engadget I think that you will get unlimited 4g as well if you are grandfathered
http://tinyurl.com/5wmwt9g
There it is
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Actually, there is a catch. I added the unlimited data to my plan late June when I heard they were making the move to tiered data even though I am still sporting a Chocolate 3. Yesterday, I snagged the Inc 2 through Target for free. Checked my new plan on Verizon and they put me on the 2GB plan. I called and was told that I had the Unlimited Data plan for "Feature Phone" and now I have a Smartphone so 2GB for $30. After, telling them to cancel everything they finally changed it over. So all good now, but I never knew that the bits were different on Feature vs Smart phones.
I read everywhere that even if you have an account it doesn't matter unless you have unlimited. No grandfathering in when you add a line. Looking for the links
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I read everywhere that even if you have an account it doesn't matter unless you have unlimited. No grandfathering in when you add a line. Looking for the links
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yeah i've read this also. i'm pretty sure it was on a link showing internal communications within verizon saying that.
also, to the OP - how are you using 20GB in one month??
bik2101 said:
yeah i've read this also. i'm pretty sure it was on a link showing internal communications within verizon saying that.
also, to the OP - how are you using 20GB in one month??
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well, i go 'mobile' a lot with my laptop and so i use tethering often. also, i don't have a tv so i will stream a lot of movies on my phone & watch that way while laying in bed. additionally, when i'm at work or driving around i have it stream music quite often.
Tiered doesn't matter to me at all. I use around 1GB per month at the most, so having a 2GB plan with a 2GB Tethering (for my Galaxy Tab 10.1) on top for a little under 39 bucks (with my discount) isn't all that bad. Sure, unlimited is better, but I don't use more than 2GB anyway so what do I care. I do wish they had lowered the price to the lowest plan though...that was kind of disappointing.
20 GB a month? Wow.. At my worst, I only managed 3, and that was a little under 2 GB mobile and over 1 GB tether.

Valentine Promotion

Hi Guys,
You guys made me feel like a **** ... I just got the phone ! and i'm sticking to the contract ! > I promise !
supposedly tmobile blacklists phones if the user does this.
crap ... do u think its worth a try lol
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Hi Guys,
i'll be honest, i'm thinking of signing a contract with t-mobile today to get the free phone promotion ... and disconnecting the service when i get the rebate ! lol ... would i get away with only paying the termination fees, phone bill and activation fee of 35 ? is the termination fees only $200 ?
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It's people like you who raise costs for everyone else.
Stop being a chump. Thanks.
Yeah... don't do this. T-Mobile will probably blacklist the phone anyway, they know about this kind of scam & they purposely take 4-8 weeks to send out rebates because of it. You're out of the remorse period by then & you'll owe the $200 plus the $35 activation fee, AND the first month's bill. Not worth it & frankly, dickish.
Sent from the neitherworld >:}
That is a little smart but corporations are usually a bit smarter.
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So my mom did a two year contact a month or two ago bit didn't get a phone because didn't need one. Tmobile said she could get one whenever she wants its just from that date the two year contract would renew again.
Thing is she has no data plan. Is there anyway someone knows that I'd be able to benefit and get gs2 through her upgrade without her signing data or anything???
Thanks!
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No because the data service contract is on a per line, so if the upgrade is performed on her line, the data requirement would also be on that line so she'd be paying for data if you did the upgrade.
Not familiar with T-Mobile, but could you get the phone - wait for the rebate - then cancel the data? I know on att they force a plan in smartphones, but currently running a mytouch unlocked with no data and want a new phone.
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I talked to a T-mo rep recently since I bought my phone on Amazon and then heard about the promotion...you have to sign up for an unlimited mintues plan weather you are a subscriber or new signer; and you have to get a data plan. Both are locked in for two years subject to termination fees.
After all that I would end up paying like $30 extra per month which wasn't worth the discount.
The plan is not locked in - the data is not locked either, especially on the value plan. You can take the web off all togetheer. Once you get the rebate u can lower it your plan. They will not blacklist if you cancel
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I don't know about the US but if you were in Canada, you'd be locked into a 3 year contract, and if you cancelled anywhere before the 16th month you'd be paying $600 in cancellation fees (after the 16th month, minus $20 per month from the $600 lol), on top of what you paid for the phone (probably around 150) and the $35 admin fee, plus an extra month's bill if you decide to port out (around $50-65 depending on your plan, could be a lot more too).
This is why when we see "Free iPhone 4S from Best Buy this weekend!", we flame the OP because it's no where near free lol ends up costing a lot more than the outright price.
Oh yeah, if you decide to take the data portion off of your plan, automatic $200 ETF for just that here in Canada lol
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Service (data) should not be under contract. If your phone breaks and use a nonsmart phone.. Call in and remove data.
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FYI the loophole of switching to a nondata phone and removing the data feature requirement was changed several months ago. If your SGS2 breaks and you switch to a junk T9 flip phone, you're going to still have data on that. You can reduce the quantity, but data will not be removed.
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FYI the loophole of switching to a nondata phone and removing the data feature requirement was changed several months ago. If your SGS2 breaks and you switch to a junk T9 flip phone, you're going to still have data on that. You can reduce the quantity, but data will not be removed.
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This is true. I found this out when I tried to remove the data plan on the second line that I opened for my douchebag ex-best friend. He bailed & stuck me with a line that I didn't need & when I tried to get T-Mo to remove the data plan, they refused, saying that since I initially opened the line with a smartphone, a data plan was required for that line no matter what phone was being used with it. I told them that the line wasn't even being used at all anymore, that the sim was just sitting in a drawer, but they told me the data plan could not be removed for 2 years no matter what.

Unlimited Plan

Is there any way I would be able to keep my unlimited plan and get the Inc 4G?
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Buy it outright...
If you are willing to pay the full price of the phone and not resign a contract.. it pretty much is less money than having the 2-4 gig plan. As long as you are ok spending the 650 all at once.
Unlimited data is unlimited data, whether it be 3 or 4g. As long as you dont change your plan, you will always have unlimited data even if 5g ever comes out.
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Unlimited data is unlimited data, whether it be 3 or 4g. As long as you dont change your plan, you will always have unlimited data even if 5g ever comes out.
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That was the case but it will be most likely changing when shared data starts.
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That was the case but it will be most likely changing when shared data starts.
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What is shared data? As in shared between 2 phones?
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What is shared data? As in shared between 2 phones?
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Two or more devices (phones, tablets, etc) actually. Cmlusco, Verizon announced Family Share Data plans that will go into effect on June 28th. If you (or anyone you know, SPREAD THE WORD) want to maintain your unlimited data plan you must upgrade by then OR pay full retail on future phones to keep your plan unchanged. The plan breakdown is ridiculous. Give me a bit and I can post a link detailing the new changes.
Edit: http://www.droid-life.com/2012/06/12/the-basics-verizons-new-share-everything-plans/
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http://www.droid-life.com/2012/06/12/verizon-announces-shared-everything-plans-starting-at-50-for-1gb-of-data-and-unlimited-talktext/
I did some math and anyone switching from a unlimited plan will have the bill increase $30-$60 over before. $720-$1440 over 24 months still feel like a subsidized phone is a good deal?
I would say the best thing about the "shared" data plan is Unlimited talk.
Honestly
shared data should look more like this
unlimited talk+text 1 gig allocation per line with the same 40$ per smartphone line starting at 15 so the share plan starts at $55 and 2 phones would be $95 and the pool would be 2 gig in size. And it scales well.
I fail to see the point of such low caps with tethering and 4g we use it faster and on more devices.
Because of this whole ordeal I am seriously thinking about buying a nexus from google and going to T-Mobile. I can get unlimited there without feeling like i'm taking it up the tailpipe :/
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Buy it outright...
If you are willing to pay the full price of the phone and not resign a contract.. it pretty much is less money than having the 2-4 gig plan. As long as you are ok spending the 650 all at once.
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I'll just go back to buying used phones. Will be doing that shortly here; friend is upgrading from his Rezound to a GS3, and he's willing to sell me his Rezound. Will be a nice upgrade from the Inc.

Verizon vs T Mobile plan

My current T mobile plan is: Unlimited Minutes, Unlimited Text, and Unlimited Data (2GB of 4g, then throttled) for $79.99/month, plus a discount, so I pay $78 every month.
Now I never looked at Verizon plans because I have always heard they were so much more expensive.. so tonight I decide to look into it.. and I don't know If I am looking at them wrong or what..
But I see a plan.. SHARE EVERYTHING UNL TALK & TEXT 4GB $70 0612
Which I would read as Unlimited Minutes, Unlimited Text, and 4GB of LTE/4G Data for $70???
Is this correct or what? If it is that means I can get more with Verizon for less than T-Mobile? OR am I not seeing some extra fees and what not?
and BTW, with the 2GB on T mobile, I never go over, the most I used was about 1.8GB a month.. so I don't need unlimited data.
I just made a plan through their mobile website and it looks like they charge an extra $40 per smartphone on top of the plan price. The total for a 4Gb plan would be $110.
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Their "share everything" plans are a great concept, but you probably overlooked the device fee ($40 per smartphone).
They charge a fixed fee for each device that ties into it, and then all devices share all data/voice/text allotments and you simply purchase enough for your combined usage.
It's a great concept for families where everyone uses just a little more than one tier gives them and so instead of all of them having to pay for the next higher tier, they can aggregate and their average ends up with a cheaper combined tier. As an example, if they have a tier at 500MB and everyone uses 600-700MB then they might all have to individually upgrade to the 2GB plan. But, if they combine then they can get away with a single 2GB amongst 3 family members.
One of the big benefits for individual users is that you can share data between your smartphone and your tablet and the tablet only had a $10 fee to buy in. Typically you access things on your tablet or your smartphone, so the usage on both is usually not much higher than the usage on a single plan with one device. Essentially, you could probably get a tablet and add it to your plan for only $10 a month total.
But, at $40 per smartphone I'm not sure how much of a boon it is for families compared to the "add a tablet for $10/month" scenario.
Wow! That's a joke! 40$ a month just because you're using one of their devices, that doesn't even make sense.
So after all the mobile is cheaper
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Yea the plans are REALLY deceptive. I think it's $30 per dumbphone and $40 per smart ON TOP of the $70 for the plan. So even when you share with a flip it's almost like adding a whole nother plan. Tmo is cool because you can add lines and NOT give them data/texting.
Yes, Verizon works well if you have three phones and not much data, ie two people is $75 per person shared 4GB. But for three smartphones it would be $64 for 4GB shared. t-mo is cheaper, but omg you better like edge and gprs even.
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Yes, Verizon works well if you have three phones and not much data, ie two people is $75 per person shared 4GB. But for three smartphones it would be $64 for 4GB shared. t-mo is cheaper, but omg you better like edge and gprs even.
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Dunno what you're smoking, I set up a wifi hotspot with my S3 and tether my Nexus 7 to it all the time, no problems streaming hd from Netflix.
Actually, I guess it's all depending on your market. I never have any issues anywhere around the Minneapolis area.
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Yes, Verizon works well if you have three phones and not much data, ie two people is $75 per person shared 4GB. But for three smartphones it would be $64 for 4GB shared. t-mo is cheaper, but omg you better like edge and gprs even.
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Uhhh.. grandfathered with data for one phone 2GB and two flips was $140, shared plan was $170. I went with tmo for $95.
Ohh you said PER PERSON. The difference is huge still.
Yeah I'll just stay away from them. To get the same plan with Verizon that I have with the mobile it would be 100$ plus tax... And right now I pay 78.
When I renew my contract I'll most likely get the 500mins (I checked my bills for the last three months and I never go over) unlimited text and unlimited 4G for 79.99$.
Orrr I might switch to simple mobile... Unlimited everything 50$ a month and they use the t mobile towers. I've had them before and had no problems.
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Verizon is $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. Sprint is probably cheaper than Tmobile for the most part + unlimited, but it's very deceptive advertising as their LTE is hardly rolled out anywhere. Their 3G is almost like Dialup too. Just keep Tmobile.
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Verizon is $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. Sprint is probably cheaper than Tmobile for the most part + unlimited, but it's very deceptive advertising as their LTE is hardly rolled out anywhere. Their 3G is almost like Dialup too. Just keep Tmobile.
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Yeah I've heard plenty bad things about sprint data. Yep ill most likely stick with t mobile or switch to their son simple mobile lol
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Yeah I've heard plenty bad things about sprint data. Yep ill most likely stick with t mobile or switch to their son simple mobile lol
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I've used Sprint for years and their data is PAINFULLY slow. Even "4g" was giving me 1ish Mbps. I switched to VZW and the service is awesome but the cost is really bothering me. I'm currently on VZW paying $75.00 a month for 4gigs of data 450min and 1000 text messages. Every month I go over in texts and it pushes me to $80ish
I just ordered a S2 from Tmo and I'm going to check out the $30.00 prepaid for a couple of weeks to see how well the service compares to VZW. Upon telling my boss this he laughed and told me Tmo sucks in our area and he just switched to VZW from Tmo so I might be stuck on VZW for the forseable future.
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I've used Sprint for years and their data is PAINFULLY slow. Even "4g" was giving me 1ish Mbps. I switched to VZW and the service is awesome but the cost is really bothering me. I'm currently on VZW paying $75.00 a month for 4gigs of data 450min and 1000 text messages. Every month I go over in texts and it pushes me to $80ish
I just ordered a S2 from Tmo and I'm going to check out the $30.00 prepaid for a couple of weeks to see how well the service compares to VZW. Upon telling my boss this he laughed and told me Tmo sucks in our area and he just switched to VZW from Tmo so I might be stuck on VZW for the forseable future.
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I would switch to Verizon but they are just too expensive. 2gb data unlimited mins and text=100$ plus tax.
On tmobile I get that for 78$. And don't have to worry about over fees because t mobile just throttles you. The highest speed test I got was 30mb. But average is 10mb and about 2.5 up
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If you want cheap T-Mobile is the way to go. The 2 line unlimited plan for $99 cant be beat, unless you go prepaid. But you probably wouldn't be in the s3 forums if you were wanting prepaid.
If you haven't, try to see if you can get any work discounts. It would probably help a bit on costs.
Lol don't know why people make such a big stink over Verizon. I had them for the last 8-9 years and I switched to Tmobile. It was easier than expected honestly. Sure their network isn't as good as Verizon but it's not so distinctly different where if you put the same phone and did a Web browsing test that someone would tell a difference. If I am downloading a huge rom then it's noticeable but for forum surfing and websites (don't do much more than that at work since... Well I'm working lol and I have wifi at home) its just fine.
It's funny because if you knew me then you would know this doesn't sound like me because I am a spec freak... Also it isn't the cost that bothers me. I work 60 hours a week and I can afford Verizon its just the lack of value. Maybe it's because Verizon doesn't give a **** about its customers and they don't try to hide it. Maybe it's because I do work so many damn hours and if I don't see value in my spending I won't buy it. Idk. Either way I'm thrilled with Tmobile and have no reason to go back. Also, I'm in a sort of crappy Tmobile area where everywhere around me gets 5-25mbs and I'm in the one patch that gets less than 2 lol
Sent from my T999 GS3 @ 2GHZ
For 3 lines with ins.:
Sprint had me at $222 (15% off)
Verizon would have been $228 (25% off data)
Tmobile has me at $180 (15% off)
The speeds are way better than what I had on Sprint even with the EvoLTE and the download speeds are on par with every Verizon phone I have come across. Verizon's upload speeds are faster (like 5 to 2)
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AB33 said:
For 3 lines with ins.:
Sprint had me at $222 (15% off)
Verizon would have been $228 (25% off data)
Tmobile has me at $180 (15% off)
Tbe speeds are way better that what I had on Sprint even the EvoLTE and the download speeds are on par with every Verizon phone I come accross. Verizon's upload speeds are faster (like 5 to 2)
Sent from my GS3 via TapaTalk 2
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Just left sprint for t-mobile, so far so good, I live in Northern New jersey work in queens, haven't had any signal issues yet, strong signal indoors. Defintely a better data experience. I can actuality get a signal and use at my job in LIC. Nice to have functional service. Still have to test in philly where I go a lot, but for right now sprint < tmobile.
akasan said:
Just left sprint for t-mobile, so far so good, I live in Northern New jersey work in queens, haven't had any signal issues yet, strong signal indoors. Defintely a better data experience. I can actuality get a signal and use at my job in LIC. Nice to have functional service. Still have to test in philly where I go a lot, but for right now sprint < tmobile.
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Yeah I'm with sprint now. I switched from tmobile from being customer for 6 years. And I gotta say worst mistake!! I'm so upset with the speeds. I mean I cant even get Pandora to work.
Needless to say I will be turning this pretty gs3 back to best buy and cancel my sprint. And reactivate my T-Mobile account.
Can't believe I shot my self in the foot like that.
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For some who don't know T-Mobile is undergoing a huge network upgrade so expect some big changes soon with service its only getting better from here guys jump on the Tmo express

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