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AT&T Throttled me @ 2GB

It looks like end of road for at&t unlimited data users. I am finally hit with throttled right after 2gb of usage on my GNex. In tiered plan the same $30 can get you 3gb. So stupid move by at&t and manipulating unlimited users to forfeit their grandfathered plans.
BBB, consumerist or where do we go?

Anywhere but the Galaxy Nexus forums because this issue isn't about the Galaxy Nexus.

Yep, the days of unlimited data are numbered. We're at the mercy of the carriers as they struggle to roll out expensive technology and subsidize expensive phone manufacturer pricing.

Be sure to contact them and complain, also file an FCC complaint (I did.)

jsuresh said:
It looks like end of road for at&t unlimited data users. I am finally hit with throttled right after 2gb of usage on my GNex. In tiered plan the same $30 can get you 3gb. So stupid move by at&t and manipulating unlimited users to forfeit their grandfathered plans.
BBB, consumerist or where do we go?
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Man, I'm glad I left ATT. I pay the same price for both my line with 5GB data (G Nex) on T-Mo and my line with unlimited LTE (Droid Charge) on Verizon that I paid for a single line at ATT.

I got throttled too.
I need to call them and file a FCC complaint.
Using different apn doesn't work. Even swap the sim back to iPhone 3GS still won't lift the block.
I heard changing apn on skyrocket could get around the block, is it?
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What will the FCC do exactly?
Are they breaking a law or license?

adrynalyne said:
What will the FCC do exactly?
Are they breaking a law or license?
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Yeah, ATT customers should just speak with their wallets and take their business elsewhere. I suggest the $30 pre-paid Walmart plan on T-Mo.

Buddy Revell said:
Yeah, ATT customers should just speak with their wallets and take their business elsewhere. I suggest the $30 pre-paid Walmart plan on T-Mo.
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Doesn't T-Mobile throttle over 2gb's as well?
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It's all in the fine print. They have customers by the short hairs.

I *think* the way they word those things is they reserve the right to throttle or shape traffic for an account if it appears that they will go over their plan amount before the end of the billing cycle.
I doubt the FCC or anyone else can do much about it.

lrs421 said:
Doesn't T-Mobile throttle over 2gb's as well?
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Yep even though they call it unlimited data.

lrs421 said:
Doesn't T-Mobile throttle over 2gb's as well?
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Nope. 5GB on the Walmart plan.
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story about this:
http://androidandme.com/2012/02/car...r-convenient-to-be-an-att-unlimited-data-user
if this happens to me, I will switch to the $10/m medianet for as long as I can and then go to the 3gb for $30 if they force me

lrs421 said:
Doesn't T-Mobile throttle over 2gb's as well?
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TiltedAz said:
Yep even though they call it unlimited data.
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I get 5GB on my unlimited plan. And T-Mobile is was pretty transparent that the throttle was 5GB.

I got throttled on Cincinnati Bell Wireless after using 100mb of roaming data. Yep you read it right only 100mb. This was also on an unlimited plan. I switched to Verizon almost immediately, just glad I had not purchased my peta-band GN yet like I had planned.

Ravynmagi said:
I get 5GB on my unlimited plan. And T-Mobile is was pretty transparent that the throttle was 5GB.
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I do give credit to them for being up front about it.
I'm happy VZW hasn't starting pulling this crap. I subscribe to both unlimited data and unlimited tethering and average about 15-20gb's a month. Last year I left AT&T and paid an ETF to jump ship to Verizon while they still offered unlimited. I'm happy I did.
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i cant even use pass 2GB on my VZN unlimited 4g....

For anyone that has been throttled, have you noticed a loss in battery life?
Because they are throttling you it now takes longer for the phone to download anything so it spends more time transmitting and receiving. Then you have lower battery life. Thats my theory anyways.

zeke1988 said:
i cant even use pass 2GB on my VZN unlimited 4g....
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First I heard of this. Care to explain?
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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.

cmlusco said:
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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tiny4579 said:
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?

cmlusco said:
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/
and
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 :/

NYC Coyote said:
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.

Can I add a family member to my Verizon Unlimited Data plan & get them unlimited too?

Can I add a family member to my Verizon Unlimited Data plan & get them unlimited too?
My cousin loves my Verizon Galaxy Nexus and she wants to get one too, but Verizon doesn't have unlimited data anymore.
Has anyone tried adding someone to their family plan to get unlimited data?
She currently has the iphone 4s from AT&T and it's slow as hell and the screen is tiny!

Not possible. Adding someone now means they have to be added under the Share Everything plans. They're not giving unlimited to any new lines or after upgrades.

Cilraaz said:
Not possible. Adding someone now means they have to be added under the Share Everything plans. They're not giving unlimited to any new lines or after upgrades.
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no. you have the choice, you can do either the share everything OR give them a tiered plan and everything else on the plan stays the same.
unlimited is not possible either way however.

Zepius said:
no. you have the choice, you can do either the share everything OR give them a tiered plan and everything else on the plan stays the same.
unlimited is not possible either way however.
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You're right. I mentally group the Share Everything and standard tiered plans together, so my wording was incorrect.

Can't be done my wife was added at 2gb a month. Same price as my unlimited plan.
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I bet unlimited will come back in a year. T-mobile's 4G just beat my phone in subarban chicago and they are going unlimited/unthrotled. Time to show Verizon what we think of them. Me? I'm under contract until 2014 thanks to the GS3 and unlimited for 3 phones.

loveubuntu said:
I bet unlimited will come back in a year. T-mobile's 4G just beat my phone in subarban chicago and they are going unlimited/unthrotled. Time to show Verizon what we think of them. Me? I'm under contract until 2014 thanks to the GS3 and unlimited for 3 phones.
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Verizon and AT&T are not feeling threatened by T-Mobile and Sprint unlimited data. Postpaid subscribers are at an all time high and churn is at an all time low for both companies. As much as you think it's going to affect the market, it's going to take a lot more than T-Mobile offering unlimited data for Verizon and AT&T to start seeing customers leave.

loveubuntu said:
I bet unlimited will come back in a year. T-mobile's 4G just beat my phone in subarban chicago and they are going unlimited/unthrotled. Time to show Verizon what we think of them. Me? I'm under contract until 2014 thanks to the GS3 and unlimited for 3 phones.
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Unless carriers like Sprint and TMo somehow manage to expand their network immensely then VZW and AT&T will not feel threatened. At that point Sprint and TMo would eventually moved to tiered plans as well since more people would move over eventually.

I'll leave Verizon after my contract if I can't get a nexus on Verizon in 2014. In a perfect world I could buy an unlocked nexus from Google and use it on vzw. Maybe in 2014 they'll offer this.
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loveubuntu said:
I bet unlimited will come back in a year. T-mobile's 4G just beat my phone in subarban chicago and they are going unlimited/unthrotled. Time to show Verizon what we think of them.
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I like your optimism, but don't hold your breath. Verizon and at&t have no incentive to offer unlimited plans. More people are getting smartphones, which means more network traffic, which means investing more money into infrastructure and less profit.

we were talking today about this at work. I am on a plan with my brother who has Unlimited data with Verizon and I have a 2GB plan till DEC 2014. My co worker says he still has unlimited data and he recently added his wife to his plan. She did not upgrade a phone and just got on his plan. He said they added her, she got a new number and was using a phone that wasn't brand new now. I am wondering when my plan comes up in DEC if I can do the same with my brother and he can add a line and give me unlimited data. Any thoughts out there??

Tmobile $60 4G prepaid plan

So I was browsing Expansys and I saw that I could have the $60 4G plan simcard without having to purchase a phone!! Did anybody try such a simcard and what are your thoughts?
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*cough*
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You've been able to buy the SIM card activation kit here for $0.99 (w/ free shipping). And activate it here for free. With any of these plans. For a very very very long time.
We've discussed these plans for hundreds of pages here....
The $60 plan is a great value for people who are looking to buy phones unlocked and not have a contract that costs more every month. On the $60 plan, you get 2GB of full speed HSPA+ data, then are throttled to about 60kbps down / 150kbps up (although you can switch to EDGE and get faster speeds). The $70 plan is the same but has a 5GB throttle threshold. If you have good T-Mobile coverage in your area, you should definitely give the Monthly 4G plans a look.

martonikaj said:
You've been able to buy the SIM card activation kit here for $0.99 (w/ free shipping). And activate it here for free. With any of these plans. For a very very very long time.
We've discussed these plans for hundreds of pages here....
The $60 plan is a great value for people who are looking to buy phones unlocked and not have a contract that costs more every month. On the $60 plan, you get 2GB of full speed HSPA+ data, then are throttled to about 60kbps down / 150kbps up (although you can switch to EDGE and get faster speeds). The $70 plan is the same but has a 5GB throttle threshold. If you have good T-Mobile coverage in your area, you should definitely give the Monthly 4G plans a look.
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I am starting to think you love repeating yourself.
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Alex8288 said:
I am starting to think you love repeating yourself.
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Don't love it, but unless people start learning how to search and find things out for themselves, I don't mind helping (that much) people out.

martonikaj said:
You've been able to buy the SIM card activation kit here for $0.99 (w/ free shipping). And activate it here for free. With any of these plans. For a very very very long time.
We've discussed these plans for hundreds of pages here....
The $60 plan is a great value for people who are looking to buy phones unlocked and not have a contract that costs more every month. On the $60 plan, you get 2GB of full speed HSPA+ data, then are throttled to about 60kbps down / 150kbps up (although you can switch to EDGE and get faster speeds). The $70 plan is the same but has a 5GB throttle threshold. If you have good T-Mobile coverage in your area, you should definitely give the Monthly 4G plans a look.
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But it says I need the IMEI of the phone from tmobile and activation code found with the phone. How am I suppose to get both? Is there a way to activate the sim without having to enter those 2 infos?
And let's say I buy it from Expansys, does Expansys give me the activation code and phone or what? how does it exactly work? Cause I have my prepaid AT&T number and I want to port it to T-mobile monthly 4g plan.
Thanks man I really appreciate you taking time to answer.

crazyalaa said:
But it says I need the IMEI of the phone from tmobile and activation code found with the phone. How am I suppose to get both? Is there a way to activate the sim without having to enter those 2 infos?
And let's say I buy it from Expansys, does Expansys give me the activation code and phone or what? how does it exactly work? Cause I have my prepaid AT&T number and I want to port it to T-mobile monthly 4g plan.
Thanks man I really appreciate you taking time to answer.
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The IMEI is from YOUR phone that you want to use, and the activation code comes with the SIM card.
Obviously, since you can buy it from the T-mobile website (linked by martin's post earlier), it'll come with everything you need to activate. Why bother buying from a third party (Expansys) when you can get it direct for 99 cents?

Ah ok, I just bought T-mobile sim card. Thank you guys.

Leaked info Tmo POST PAID not PREPAID no contract no cap anyday

We will all be seeing a very nice thing march 28th from tmobile... soon thanks to a big mouth rep .
Postpaid 4g no caps on data no "contract" Truly unlimited.
This is like a contract without the contract.
Get a device with out contract just as u would with one .
Pay it off on monthly payments, this is like metro pcs no Data caps, but faster data and pay minimal down toward a new device NO CONTRACT.
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lojak29 said:
We will all be seeing a very nice thing march 28th from tmobile... soon thanks to a big mouth rep .
Postpaid 4g no caps on data no "contract" Truly unlimited.
This is like a contract without the contract.
Get a device with out contract just as u would with one .
Pay it off on monthly payments, this is like metro pcs no Data caps, but faster data and pay minimal down toward a new device NO CONTRACT.
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Seems like they are starting to implement "merge changes" from their deal with metro.
this...is my BOOM stick!

lncoln said:
Seems like they are starting to implement "merge changes" from their deal with metro.
this...is my BOOM stick!
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This doesn't have anything to do with metro, this has more to do with them trying to pioneer something new. More of a European business model, for people that see the value of it it will be a great thing. Some people still think that getting a phone cheap with a contract is better no matter what though. They rather pay out the ass then save money by buying a phone full price. I for one hope it's insanely successful because if it is not only is it good for tmobile but we might see manufacturers finally compete to have lower cost devices rather than, all these carriers charging an arm and a leg just so they don't lose profit subsidizing handset. The reason I said this doesn't have to do with the metro thing is because tmobile is keeping prepaid around and credit will still be required for you to be trusted with a phone payment plan on postpaid. Tmobile is trying something new and if it catches on then we should see nice growth for tmobile and carriers having to change up there prices and stuff to compete.
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Its kind of like the value plan they have now. That is what I have for over 3 years now. I pay cheap on monthly plan and unlimited everything '5gb' and when ever I update phones I pay a down of like $200 and then $20 per month for the phone till is paid off with no interest rate
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I'm already on post paid unlimited plan with no data cap. The only thing I'm missing from my previous "unlimited" 5 gig plan is data tethering (hotspot feature) but they dont even offer it as an add on for note2
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I'll stick with my current prepaid plan, it's still cheaper and has better coverage. When Tmobile gets better coverage I'll consider it. In my area they are way too spotty. I do believe it's a step in the right direction.
Can you imagine how fast IPhone sales would drop if all the carriers stop subsidizing the phone purchase. I'm sure super Android phones would suffer too.

All prepaid as of 2 months ago is truly unlimited NO CAP after 5gigs , if anyone hasnt noticed this just tether all your devices, run up a gig a day after 5 gigs you'll see that your still pulling 10-16mg downloads depending on coverage.
The post paid will be just like prepaid but they will offer insurance on existing and new handsets same unlimited data NO CAPS even after 5gigs.
And you will be prioritized in the network coverage when the coverage becomes congested, this isn't the same for prepaid customers.
All in all unlimited hspa I call it not really 4g lte speeds but good enough, option to add something like 120 $ down extra to finance a phone into monthly payments and all this with NO Contract
March 28th they say Or so a tmobile corporate rep told me the day I went to reinstate my contract and he said why bother stay on prepaid for a few more weeks and reap the benefits of contract features without a contract!
This is about the best thing tmobile has implemented in some time now.
It's essentially same as if Verizon was to all sudden flick a switch and give everyone back there unlimited data .It's a great move by tmobile, giving back something they once took away.
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To reiterate, I was trying to say this new revision on tmobile data ,is in part like Metro pcs , in which up until recently Metro was the only carrier that gave u true 4g lte for" one set price a month" that's the key one set price..... For new customers, no contract which used to be 10gigs max on contract
Now tmobile has this since they did away with the 5g caps on the prepaid .They also did away with a data cap on contract plans , , essentially they are giving back truly unlimited this would make tmobile and Metro the only two carriers doing so for new customers , unless you are "Grandfathered in " with att or vzw on there UL data.
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I can comfirm this on the $30 plan. After 5gb still no cap. I love this. Truely unlimted 4g for $30.
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lojak29 said:
We will all be seeing a very nice thing march 28th from tmobile... soon thanks to a big mouth rep .
Postpaid 4g no caps on data no "contract" Truly unlimited.
This is like a contract without the contract.
Get a device with out contract just as u would with one .
Pay it off on monthly payments, this is like metro pcs no Data caps, but faster data and pay minimal down toward a new device NO CONTRACT.
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I'll go ahead and confirm this as well. I work for the company. There's going to be a HUGE switch on March 24th to be exact. Trade in programs. No contract plans. Unlimited everything. $50 starts you with unlimited talk and text with 500mb throttled data included already. $20 extra for just truly unlimited. Or $10 for every 2GB, pay per use. You do what you want. If you leave while paying off the device, you just get billed for the device. Family plans are the same way except it's 40 instead of 50 starting out. Add a line is simply $10 then $10 for data.
Huge question everyone is asking is can I move to this plan right away? Yes. You'll still finish your contract though. They won't just let everyone cut their contract. This only applies if you're already on the value plan (monthly installments). If you're a classic/legacy plan, they will charge a migration fee. But I'm pretty sure that'll negate your contract.
This is all leaked info already on the Web, so I'm not really doing anything bad here by disclosing this. Just making it easier for people to understand, I'm super excited about what these plans have to offer and you all should too. With them doubling their coverage this year and rolling out LTE with no contract, it's a great time to be a customer or an employee. If you have questions, ask!
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dannydv said:
I can comfirm this on the $30 plan. After 5gb still no cap. I love this. Truely unlimted 4g for $30.
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is this a contract plan or prepaid?

mitul2288 said:
is this a contract plan or prepaid?
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Prepaid!
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XCrazedxPyroX said:
I'll go ahead and confirm this as well. I work for the company. There's going to be a HUGE switch on March 24th to be exact. Trade in programs. No contract plans. Unlimited everything. $50 starts you with unlimited talk and text with 500mb throttled data included already. $20 extra for just truly unlimited. Or $10 for every 2GB, pay per use. You do what you want. If you leave while paying off the device, you just get billed for the device. Family plans are the same way except it's 40 instead of 50 starting out. Add a line is simply $10 then $10 for data.
Huge question everyone is asking is can I move to this plan right away? Yes. You'll still finish your contract though. They won't just let everyone cut their contract. This only applies if you're already on the value plan (monthly installments). If you're a classic/legacy plan, they will charge a migration fee. But I'm pretty sure that'll negate your contract.
This is all leaked info already on the Web, so I'm not really doing anything bad here by disclosing this. Just making it easier for people to understand, I'm super excited about what these plans have to offer and you all should too. With them doubling their coverage this year and rolling out LTE with no contract, it's a great time to be a customer or an employee. If you have questions, ask!
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My wife and I are on the 1000 minute family plan. Switching to this new plan would be a price jump for us. we both have 2 GB data plans. I guessing the soft cap on those won't go anywhere unless we change plans right? Also, if I want to get a unlimited data plan but keep my current plan will I need to make that move now? would I be forced to switch plans to get it after the 24th?

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My wife and I are on the 1000 minute family plan. Switching to this new plan would be a price jump for us. we both have 2 GB data plans. I guessing the soft cap on those won't go anywhere unless we change plans right? Also, if I want to get a unlimited data plan but keep my current plan will I need to make that move now? would I be forced to switch plans to get it after the 24th?
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You aren't forced to make ANY switches. You can keep your plan. But it's considered grandfathered as of the 24th. It should be cheaper. The plans aren't solid, but they're making them the cheapest they've ever been ever. Things are still up in the air and not definite.
If you decide to upgrade to unlimited data, you shouldn't have to change plans just to change your data package.
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XCrazedxPyroX said:
I'll go ahead and confirm this as well. I work for the company. There's going to be a HUGE switch on March 24th to be exact. Trade in programs. No contract plans. Unlimited everything. $50 starts you with unlimited talk and text with 500mb throttled data included already. $20 extra for just truly unlimited. Or $10 for every 2GB, pay per use. You do what you want. If you leave while paying off the device, you just get billed for the device. Family plans are the same way except it's 40 instead of 50 starting out. Add a line is simply $10 then $10 for data.
Huge question everyone is asking is can I move to this plan right away? Yes. You'll still finish your contract though. They won't just let everyone cut their contract. This only applies if you're already on the value plan (monthly installments). If you're a classic/legacy plan, they will charge a migration fee. But I'm pretty sure that'll negate your contract.
This is all leaked info already on the Web, so I'm not really doing anything bad here by disclosing this. Just making it easier for people to understand, I'm super excited about what these plans have to offer and you all should too. With them doubling their coverage this year and rolling out LTE with no contract, it's a great time to be a customer or an employee. If you have questions, ask!
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Employee here! I second this! Truuue!
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so whats the best bet for me?
i pay $124 a month for
unlimited text/mms and 1000 shared minutes between 2 phones.
i'd like to cut my contracts and separate the phones. but my contract isn't up for two years.
what's my best plan of action.
also note - that i only get $124 because of my 15% educator discount or else i'd be paying somewhere
along the $180 mark for the above plan.

Amen for the Lte can anyone confirm that with the lte rollout we will see better coverage in dead zones , lte on new towers? I only ask cause it is spotty in many areas .Hoping the lte band will give better reception.
Any word on lte speed comparisons to the other two carriers ?
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You'll essentially be paying 70 per line for truly unlimited data txt calla so 140 $ .I'd say for the extra 16 $ its worth it .No hassle no contract still get insured on phones a lot of upside to the move .
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lojak29 said:
Amen for the Lte can anyone confirm that with the lte rollout we will see better coverage in dead zones , lte on new towers? I only ask cause it is spotty in many areas .Hoping the lte band will give better reception.
Any word on lte speed comparisons to the other two carriers ?
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Well, right now in areas where they are preping LTE (like mine in OKC) HSPA+ has gotten a lot slower. If I have the 1900 Mhz refarm, it is fine, but otherwise it is down to 3-5 mb/s. I know that T-Mobile has AWS 1700/2100 in two groups in OKC. A 2x10 and a 2x5. My guess is that they moved the HSPA+ from 2x10 to 2x5 so the LTE can be on the 2x10. So right now they would be in testing on it and gradually hitting the 1900 refarm. Eventually, I think the goal is for most HSPA+ to be on 1900 with LTE on the AWS 1700/2100.
Getting back to your question and my point, I think LTE will improve existing coverage slightly as I think it does offer a little better transmission over HSPA+ at the same frequency. However, unless they roll it out in more towers/areas, it won't have a drastic improvement. The other possibilities is that pepping for it might be hurting your speeds as they have to free up space on the AWS 1700/2100 for the LTE. So that might be part of the problem for you.