Not sure if this should be in general, as it is a question. xD
But a month after purchasing my galaxy s 3 and signing a 2 year contract for the unlimited plan, t-mobile decides to make the 30 dollar 5G data unlimited text 100 minute plan to UNLIMITED data. And for me to switch it would cost approx 600 dollars -.-
Has anyone else seen this?
haven't seen any update on their official website so I'm a little confused :/
Fidyyuan said:
haven't seen any update on their official website so I'm a little confused :/
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Lol... Its right here buddy
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/monthly-4g-plans
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Lol... Its right here buddy
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/monthly-4g-plans
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the $30 plan is not true(when are they ever) unlimited it caps you at 5GB 3g/4g and throttles you to EDGE once you get to 5GB. i've had this plan since the day it was introduced sometime fall of last year. its an ok plan if you dont rely on it as your only internet source or dont need minutes. i use skype and have wifi at home so it works for me. but i do reach the cap more often than not.
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the $30 plan is not true(when are they ever) unlimited it caps you at 5GB 3g/4g and throttles you to EDGE once you get to 5GB. i've had this plan since the day it was introduced sometime fall of last year. its an ok plan if you dont rely on it as your only internet source or dont need minutes. i use skype and have wifi at home so it works for me. but i do reach the cap more often than not.
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Yeah you're right i think elesbb just thought they changed the plan to truly unlimited
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Teo032 said:
Yeah you're right i think elesbb just thought they changed the plan to truly unlimited
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the only plans im aware they changed recently are the post paid plans to include unlimited data but they disable tethering when you change to it.
Elesbb fail. Didn't see grey prints lol
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qben88 said:
the $30 plan is not true(when are they ever) unlimited it caps you at 5GB 3g/4g and throttles you to EDGE once you get to 5GB. i've had this plan since the day it was introduced sometime fall of last year. its an ok plan if you dont rely on it as your only internet source or dont need minutes. i use skype and have wifi at home so it works for me. but i do reach the cap more often than not.
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Well I used to have that 5 gig plan as well. But I even asked customer service about it and they said it's truly unlimited no caps no throttle.
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Elesbb fail. Didn't see grey prints lol
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-.- T-Mobile said there weren't any caps. You're a fail lol jk
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elesbb said:
Well I used to have that 5 gig plan as well. But I even asked customer service about it and they said it's truly unlimited no caps no throttle.
-.- T-Mobile said there weren't any caps. You're a fail lol jk
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If you click on "compare plans", you can see, if clearly says 4G speeds for first 5GB only.
Well seems you guys were right i just got done chatting with the rep and they said it is capped to 5Gb. Im actually glad cause now i dont feel like a fool for getting the contract plan.
But i SWEAR the other rep yesterday told me it was truly unlimited -.- so its their fault i fail xP
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Well seems you guys were right i just got done chatting with the rep and they said it is capped to 5Gb. Im actually glad cause now i dont feel like a fool for getting the contract plan.
But i SWEAR the other rep yesterday told me it was truly unlimited -.- so its their fault i fail xP
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Lots of reps would say that it's truly unlimited.. even though it throttles at 5gb lol. Just trying to get money off you
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I'm a bit confused by the OP, why would it cost $600 to break your contract and switch to the prepaid plan?
(I understand that you're no longer interest in switching since you found that the plan is capped but I'm still curious about this point)
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I'm a bit confused by the OP, why would it cost $600 to break your contract and switch to the prepaid plan?
(I understand that you're no longer interest in switching since you found that the plan is capped but I'm still curious about this point)
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Etf=200 last months usage=60 rest of my galaxy s3=350
All that plus tax.
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T-Mobile Will Introduce New “Unlimited” Data Plan That’s Actually Unlimited
So who will be switching over? I probably am since I currently have the $30/5GB plan and it seems like a no brainer. Great to see T-Mobile do this.
I will be.
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Don't they charge a $250 migration fee or something absurd, every time you change your plan?
You are right though:
http://www.businessweek.com/news/20...pcs-cut-rates-on-unlimited-plans-in-price-war
I'll be switching I don't care about thetering
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I wonder if theyll offer this plan for the monthly 4g prepaid consumers. That would be nuts!
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Is that $30 on top of the data plan? Or is it all together $30? Idk if I'm wording this correctly lol
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Is that $30 on top of the data plan? Or is it all together $30? Idk if I'm wording this correctly lol
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It appears it will be free if you already have the unlimited (5GBP)(like me). It says upgrade to unlimited from 2gb for $10. Thats $30
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Probably in preparation for the I phone 5 launch.
I have a question though. Let's say we got the truely unlimited plan can we still use the tethering option in cm10 without getting caught?
Hopefully they just add $5 more to the 30/monthly 4G plan.
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I just hope tmobile's network will be able to take the hit from all of us data hogs + the new ones who will be making the switch. That's the only thing that worries me because it would suck to be on an unlimited data plan that only crawls along web pages and streaming.
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Sometimes I need to tether my nexus 7 so I'm not sure about switching. Is tethering via usb the same as via Wi-Fi?
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Sometimes I need to tether my nexus 7 so I'm not sure about switching. Is tethering via usb the same as via Wi-Fi?
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Just root and use Wifi tether for Root users and no one will ever find out you're using your S3 as a hotspot.
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Just root and use Wifi tether for Root users and no one will ever find out you're using your S3 as a hotspot.
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I'm not very versed in tethering but I read that tmo was still catching tethering on the "back end"??? So they are able to see it anyway.
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I'm not very versed in tethering but I read that tmo was still catching tethering on the "back end"??? So they are able to see it anyway.
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there's a way to do it never fear. They can't catch SH$#
I was a little bummed that I left sprint after 9 years and was missing my sprint unlimited everything and have been keeping a good eye on my usage now with TMO so I dont go over. Now I'm really glad I switched over. Currently on the value $64.99 (500 min, unltd texts, and 5gb data) plan and from the looks of it I'll be paying $5 more to get the unlimited everything. Cant wait for the 5th! The plus side of Tmo is I get 4g speeds in 99% places I go and didnt have to wait for LTE to roll out for sprint.
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I'm not very versed in tethering but I read that tmo was still catching tethering on the "back end"??? So they are able to see it anyway.
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I tether to my Transformer Prime and laptop everyday...and never gotten a msg from T-mobile about tethering usage.
I'm on T-mobile's Monthly 4G Prepaid $30/month plan btw. No contracts no headaches.
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I tether to my Transformer Prime and laptop everyday...and never gotten a msg from T-mobile about tethering usage.
I'm on T-mobile's Monthly 4G Prepaid $30/month plan btw. No contracts no headaches.
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Nothing is forever and no guarantee that just cause you're not notified everyone else will be as lucky. Out of curiosity are you getting throttled when you reach your cap?
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T-Mobile Will Introduce New “Unlimited” Data Plan That’s Actually Unlimited
So who will be switching over? I probably am since I currently have the $30/5GB plan and it seems like a no brainer. Great to see T-Mobile do this.
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Now we're talking!
I love free markets and competition!!!! :thumbup:
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Customer retention can offer you unlimited 5GB data for $20 (this does not have the tethering option) and it can be added now, no need to wait till the 5th. They only have the 5GB plan, i already asked about the 2GB for $10 and they said they don't have that offer. I didn't take this option even though it is $10 cheaper (I currently have the grandfathered unlimited data & text for $35) cause I always find myself tethering my laptop or tablet during travel when the hotel wireless is spotty.
I just got the 5 gig from retention but the rep states that I still will only have a five gig cap is this true? or does he know what he's talking about? I'm thinking he doesn't know what the hell he's talking about. But got that plan from retention for 20 bucks a month
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I just got the 5 gig from retention but the rep states that I still will only have a five gig cap is this true? or does he know what he's talking about? I'm thinking he doesn't know what the hell he's talking about. But got that plan from retention for 20 bucks a month
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If you received the preferred android data plan then yes it will have the soft cap of 5 GB a month then slows down to 2G speeds.
2 minutes late on the repost...see anything's thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846499
Just posted a thread below you, haha.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846499
I'm not too worried about tethering because I've never had an issue with it when I'm running CyanogenMod.
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Just posted a thread below you, haha.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846499
I'm not too worried about tethering because I've never had an issue with it when I'm running CyanogenMod.
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ah, chit man lolol :laugh: i redirected my thread to yours. we musta been posting at the same time
Lmfao... so wait will it be 30 extra on top of your bill or what
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Lmfao... so wait will it be 30 extra on top of your bill or what
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No, 30 flat.
right now i pay $20/month for 5 gigs (got the android preferred data plan)
so that means... i'll be paying $20 for the "value plan" for unlimited data. YAY
I use to be a Tmobile customer but switched to sprint, i cant lie even tho
i have a year left on my contract, i might switch back to tmobile.
When will this go into effect?
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September 5th, I wish they did something special for the grandfathered users
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September 5th, I wish they did something special for the grandfathered users
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What do you mean?
The pricing is for Classic and Value plans right? Wouldn't that make us have to transfer to one of those plans?
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No, 30 flat.
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so how much would a plan cost for unlimited minutes and text and data??
right now i pay 78$ flat for unl text mins and data, 2gb 4g.. but i never go over the 2gb 4g limit so im good.
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The pricing is for Classic and Value plans right? Wouldn't that make us have to transfer to one of those plans?
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Oh yeah, what type of plan do you have? I'm pretty sure it's classic.
my only problem with this is i occasionally tether and ive heard they know how to block illegal (if thats what you wanna call it) tethering. itll save me $5 a month tho
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my only problem with this is i occasionally tether and ive heard they know how to block illegal (if thats what you wanna call it) tethering. itll save me $5 a month tho
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I've never gotten a message about it on CM.
I can't really say its illegal, its just not using it through the default application. And @aNYthing24 I have an Even More Family Plan.
I'm on the value plan paying $10/month for 2gb. I will definitely pay $20 to have truly unlimited data.
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Finally, this is exactly what I needed.
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thanks for info
will tethering work with root? i'm guessing it would but just want to make sure before diving into this.
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hey guys I want to tether , my sister wants some internet were in the car and I see i got to the mobile hot spot and she gets a message from T-Mobile but I'm rooted ?? well I'm rooted but a stock ROM off tmobile LH2 version so what do I have to do ?
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hey guys I want to tether , my sister wants some internet were in the car and I see i got to the mobile hot spot and she gets a message from T-Mobile but I'm rooted ?? well I'm rooted but a stock ROM off tmobile LH2 version so what do I have to do ?
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Call T-Mobile and add tethering to your account and stop being cheap :laugh:
Sept 5th they are adding true unlimited data for 20.00 a month and dropping the tethering fee to 10.00 so for 30.00 a month you can have true (no caps and no slow downs) unlimited data WITH tethering. With that kind of price I see no logical reason to try and skirt around paying for tethering.
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Call T-Mobile and add tethering to your account and stop being cheap :laugh:
Sept 5th they are adding true unlimited data for 20.00 a month and dropping the tethering fee to 10.00 so for 30.00 a month you can have true (no caps and no slow downs) unlimited data WITH tethering. With that kind of price I see no logical reason to try and skirt around paying for tethering.
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not because I'm cheap trust me on that one , and I thought the unlimited was 30 not 20 and tether was going to be added to the 30 more ??
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I personally can see one very good reason. I like having the option if needed, but have only ever found a need for it maybe 3 or 4 times in over a year.
Sorry, but im not gonna pay $120 a year for something I hardly ever use. Besides, we already pay for the data why should we have to pay more because of how we use it.
(I can understand a small fee for the true unlimited plan coming out, but for any other plans I think its just another way these companies like to squeeze customers for money).
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Try the app called simply, WiFi Tether. Should be on market and theres a thread for it somewhere on here. Always worked pretty good for me.
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Also, if im not mistaken, the unlimited plan will be $30, not $20.
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Check this..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1802491
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Check this..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1802491
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Cool, thats exactly the one I wss talking about. Thanks for posting the link!
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Bupahs said:
Call T-Mobile and add tethering to your account and stop being cheap :laugh:
Sept 5th they are adding true unlimited data for 20.00 a month and dropping the tethering fee to 10.00 so for 30.00 a month you can have true (no caps and no slow downs) unlimited data WITH tethering. With that kind of price I see no logical reason to try and skirt around paying for tethering.
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Unlimited for $20 is ONLY for value plans. It's $30 for classic plans.
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Unlimited for $20 is ONLY for value plans. It's $30 for classic plans.
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Gotcha, I stand somewhat corrected! I dont have the value plan so had no real reason to remember bout it.
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They recently changed this plan to "unlimited" where as before it was pay per megabyte. After your reach your limit you get throttled to almost a crawl. Figure this was worth a mention for those looking to cut corners. I know I will probably switch temporally to save a few extra bucks. I use a lot of data but I can contain it on wifi, also Pandora still works pretty good on 2g and less hicups that with Virgin Mobiles 3g (true story) I need internet as I need if for text message as I use Google Voice other wise I would probably just do with out.
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Just noticed this on the value plan. Have no idea about the classic plan
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I thought the GS3 required at least the 2GB plan....
Possibly but I think on the value plan data is optional.
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I think you maybe right when I go to make the changes it says something along the lines "sorry we cant complete your request" I think this is absolute crap if this be case
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Just checked out on the individual plan as if I were going to buy online and it let me well sort of obviously I am not going to add an unnecessary phone line. Then again with the value it looked like all was well untill I got the generic message saying they cant help me with my request
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Just called 611 and next month my simple data plan begins see how long I can last on 2g lol
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Just called 611 and next month my simple data plan begins see how long I can last on 2g lol
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Actually i had that plan and after you reach your data of 200 mb,you get charge of .10 cents a mb up to 25.00 dollars and then they throttle you unless they change the plan all together.i tried to get the unlimited nationwide 4g but couldn't since i have a grandfather plan...so i went with the 5gb unlimited with free tethering...
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Actually i had that plan and after you reach your data of 200 mb,you get charge of .10 cents a mb up to 25.00 dollars and then they throttle you unless they change the plan all together.i tried to get the unlimited nationwide 4g but couldn't since i have a grandfather plan...so i went with the 5gb unlimited with free tethering...
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Yeah that'svwhat I read but now it says that this plan will not charge you just slow you down.
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Actually i had that plan and after you reach your data of 200 mb,you get charge of .10 cents a mb up to 25.00 dollars and then they throttle you unless they change the plan all together.i tried to get the unlimited nationwide 4g but couldn't since i have a grandfather plan...so i went with the 5gb unlimited with free tethering...
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Did you even read the first sentence of the thread?
So my Sprint contract got terminated for roaming. It will be effective next month.
I had really bad service where I lived. My signal would sometimes just go dead and would have no data just cellular and 3g 4g speeds were abysmal.. Trying to watch a youtube video or even load a gif HURT.
My question is while I go on about selling my GS3, what are my options for service? Can my phone go on a Sprint month to month service while I can jump ship?
Question for you, did Sprint charge you the ETF or anything like that, like was there any negatives other than service being cut?
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Question for you, did Sprint charge you the ETF or anything like that, like was there any negatives other than service being cut?
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Nope. The letter stated no ETF would be applied.
Really, I'm happy. Their service was unusable and I got tired of waiting on promises of better coverage. I think at this point in my area going with an unlocked Nexus 4 on TMobile prepaid is my answer ($50 a month unlimited everything. Speeds are terrific 16mbps+ in my apartment).
Just trying to figure out what can I do while I find a buyer for my phone and jump ship
You could flash to page plus in the mean time which uses Verizon's network. Or activate a cheap phone on your line right now and sell the gs3 now
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Nope. The letter stated no ETF would be applied.
Really, I'm happy. Their service was unusable and I got tired of waiting on promises of better coverage. I think at this point in my area going with an unlocked Nexus 4 on TMobile prepaid is my answer ($50 a month unlimited everything. Speeds are terrific 16mbps+ in my apartment).
Just trying to figure out what can I do while I find a buyer for my phone and jump ship
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I know T-Mo prepaid has a $30 unlimited Text and data(throttled after 5GB) with 100 minutes a month. Unless you need the unlimited minutes, I'd say the $30 would be a better deal.
As for selling the phone, I'd say try EBay and Craigslist.
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I sold my nexus s on swappa. It took a couple weeks but it was very easy and secure.
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I sold my nexus s on swappa. It took a couple weeks but it was very easy and secure.
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this looks like a good site. thanks im going to give it a shot. i already listed it on craigslist also.
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I know T-Mo prepaid has a $30 unlimited Text and data(throttled after 5GB) with 100 minutes a month. Unless you need the unlimited minutes, I'd say the $30 would be a better deal.
As for selling the phone, I'd say try EBay and Craigslist.
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as far as im concerend tmo updated their policies so they don't do any throttling anymore!
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as far as im concerend tmo updated their policies so they don't do any throttling anymore!
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I thought they still have tethered plans, but also offer a fully unlimited plans. I may be wrong though.
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I thought they still have tethered plans, but also offer a fully unlimited plans. I may be wrong though.
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I was looking at TMO before deciding to extend my contract with Sprint and upgrade to the SIII. TMO does have plans that are cheaper which doesn't allow tether (unless you add it on - $15.00/month) or more expensive plans that do allow tether but aren't unlimited. It's all a cluster.