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Anyone able to use the $10 unlimited medianet plan or are you forced into the smart phone 2 gb plan?
My nexus arrives tomorrow and I'm on the medianet plan on my gs2 and was hoping to keep it
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Yep, you'll be able to keep your $10 unlimited with your Galaxy Nexus on AT&T. That's what I'm doing and have been doing since my Galaxy S2 International version. Still get HSPA speeds too, roughly ~4 mbs download and ~1 mbs uploads. Enjoy it!
You may or may not get to keep the $10 medianet unlimited. If you did, then consider yourself lucky.
Back when I had my Nexus One they switched me to the $30 smartphone unlimited a few days after changing from a dumbphone.
So far I've been able to keep my media net plan. We'll see what happens over the next few days
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Thanks for the info guys. I've been considering making the move but would only do so if I can keep my $10 MediaNet unlimited plan.
If you guys wouldn't mind to keep us updated in the next few weeks it would be really helpful.
Happy Holidays!
Any luck keeping the $10 unlimited media net? I am hearing conflicted reports, and seems like a lot of misinformation out there. Some folks saying their friend's friend got switched, others saying its still good.
If they do catch you and switch to a smartphone data plan, is there a way to get AT&T to let you retain unlimited but at the $30 rate instead, or do they force you to the $25 2GB plan?
Fingers crossed, but I'm on day 4 of using the medianet plan. I'm using the Cingular 410 apn, and getting roughly 7mbps download speeds when in good coverage areas.
Any updates? I don't want to drop my unlimited smartphone plan for this only to find out they'll switch me to the 2GB plan
r34p3rex said:
Any updates? I don't want to drop my unlimited smartphone plan for this only to find out they'll switch me to the 2GB plan
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If you were grandfathered in to the unlimited smartphone plan you will be able to keep it, the reason why they won't is because they will lose money
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If you were grandfathered in to the unlimited smartphone plan you will be able to keep it, the reason why they won't is because they will lose money
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nono, once you get rid of the grandfathered plan (for example, switching to medianet), you can't get it back - unless you do the iPhone 2G trick
I'm still on the $10 plan. They haven't sent a text message/email yet. My billing cycle ends on the 22nd, so we'll see if there are any changes then.
As far a I understand it, since I am technically using a data plan that is not compatible with my phone, they CAN and WILL switch me to a 2Gb plan for my smartphone, and take away my unlimited. They can do this because they don't technically offer the unlimited data for smartphones plan anymore (only for grandfathered accounts), so they can't bump me to that one. Since I would be switching from non-smartphone to smartphone, I wouldn't be considered grandfathered.
I'm sure I could call and complain and get them to do it anyway, but I understand their reasoning. It just sucks.
tighr said:
I'm still on the $10 plan. They haven't sent a text message/email yet. My billing cycle ends on the 22nd, so we'll see if there are any changes then.
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My billing cycle ended on the 22nd, and I am still on the $10 media net plan. Still using the Cingular APN.
Good luck.
Hopefully you can continue using $10 data plan.
I wouldn't risk it of you use a lot of data and are currently on the $30 unlimited data.
I heard some Samsung galaxy note people losing their unlimited $30 cause AT&T system thought they were using a tablet device instea of a phone.
So far no issues on the media net plan. I haven't went over 2 gb though yet
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I have been using that plan since i had a HTC tytan 2 - nexus 1 and now the Galaxy nexus... no problems... high speeds...
I had the $10 medianet plan and got switched to the $30 unlimited plan too about a month (one billing period) after putting the sim into my Nexus One.
Either way I think you'll be able to keep the unlimited once your grandfathered in no matter what. Price might go up though :/
Good luck!
bballs91 said:
I had the $10 medianet plan and got switched to the $30 unlimited plan too about a month (one billing period) after putting the sim into my Nexus One.
Either way I think you'll be able to keep the unlimited once your grandfathered in no matter what. Price might go up though :/
Good luck!
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galaxy nexus is not on att yet
same **** happened when i bought Xperia x10 NA ver. i was on medianet but as soon as att got black version my white xperia was flagged as smartphone still im keepin cash in my wallet unless its released on att n u guys get to keep medianet cuz smartphone plans arer dumb n overpriced
wats 2gb for a 720p fan
with gsII its different cuz all three carriers had variants
I've been on the medianet for a few weeks, as has my brother.
What apn setting should I use if I'm the MediaNet plan?
GreenishApples said:
What apn setting should I use if I'm the MediaNet plan?
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wap.cingular I believe
I tried out both the wap.cingular APN and the PTA APN and it seems like the PTA APN consistently had lower ping and higher speed than wap.cingular.
Not sure if I want to give up my unlimited LTE data plan right now (I'd lose access to pta)
I have 3 lines on a family plan 2 of which have unlimited data plans & the other is just a basic,. My question is if I were to upgrade the dumb phone to a smartphone would the data plan be the 2gig 4gig deal? & what happens to the other phones, if I upgrade those will they make me ditch the unlimited? Any input helpful?
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Upgrading the dumb one gets you a 2 gig plan on that line. Won't lose your unlimited plans on the existing smartphones. And if you upgrade the smart ones, you still keep the unlimited data. Just don't try to change the overall plan. If you do, you could lose the unlimited data.
Remember, though, they now charge a $30 activation fee on new phones.
...sorry...I was on the phone...
Thank you very much,! Now just just havta find something worth upgrading to,:;
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Yeah, lotsa toys out there. Got my son an Inc2 for his birthday, hated to have to pay $30 bucks a month extra for his 2gig plan, but the phone was free. Might even let him root it soon. Still like the Inc more than the Inc2, though.
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I've had an upgrade since October, just can't leave the O'l Inc
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I've. got a 3 year old upgrade I'm still saving. My wife won't let go of her MOTO T720 and can't part with the Inc. Maybe someday though...
...sorry...I was on the phone...
Was hoping the Inc 4g was gonna doit but no
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omniatic said:
Upgrading the dumb one gets you a 2 gig plan on that line. Won't lose your unlimited plans on the existing smartphones. And if you upgrade the smart ones, you still keep the unlimited data. Just don't try to change the overall plan. If you do, you could lose the unlimited data.
Remember, though, they now charge a $30 activation fee on new phones.
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Yup, I concur on all of this... except that I think they're still doing the 4GB deal. My girlfriend's mom just got a Rezound last week and they gave her the 4GB.
Rom-Addict said:
Was hoping the Inc 4g was gonna doit but no
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That's gonna be the one for me... I can't wait!
The double the data is only in regards to LTE phones correct? If you upgrade to lets say "Iphone" (eek) you will only get 2 gig? at leasts thats what a friend of mine experience recently.
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The double the data is only in regards to LTE phones correct? If you upgrade to lets say "Iphone" (eek) you will only get 2 gig? at leasts thats what a friend of mine experience recently.
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My sister had unlimited and got an ipoo and was able to keep her unlimited,
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Disregarding those who are "grand fathered" into "unlimited" like me
I'm talking about new lines of service. I got my wife the double data back in christmas, I'm on unlimited, but if I open a 3rd line with a non LTE (ex. Iphone) it is stuck at 2 gigs..... correct?
Yes. The double data only goes with 4g lte services.
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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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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.
Hello, I want to buy an SGS3 from Tmobile, but I dont want to buy it with 2 years contract. Can I pay the full price and use it in Prepaid?. I'm a foreign student in US and I want it usable in my country, so, it's difficult to get the unlock code from Tmobile?
Thanks in advance
Yes you can buy it and use it for pre pay. They have a 60 dollar a month plan that would work pretty good for it. Unlimited everything. 4G data speeds up to 2 GB. 70 dollars a month for up to 5 GB. I'm not sure about unlocking it. Someone will probably answer that soon.
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just need to retain your receipt and call customer care. they will let you know what else you need to unlock your GS3. other than that, you should be golden.
You can use it for T-Mobile right now, and a few weeks before you return, if there hasn't been any progress in unlocking it with an app or something, and T-Mobile doesn't want to give you the code, you can purchase one from eBay or other sellers.
So, you'll be fine regardless.
Yes you can. I bought my white S3 of T-Mobile because in the long run it'll be cheaper.
Here's a rundown of their prepaid plans
$30- 100 minutes, unlimited text & unlimited data with 5GB of 4G data
$50 Unlimited Talk, Text, & Data with 100MB of data
$60 same as $50 plan but with 2GB of 4G data
$70 same but with 5GB of 4G data
Get one on craigslist for $400 and buy unlock code on ebay $8.
First what's the main purpose of the phone? To use T-Mobile or use your countries' carrier? Both?
There are many better alternative to T-Mobile if you're doing prepaid. Unless you don't need a lot of minutes then that $30 plan is a steal
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First what's the main purpose of the phone? To use T-Mobile or use your countries' carrier? Both?
There are many better alternative to T-Mobile if you're doing prepaid. Unless you don't need a lot of minutes then that $30 plan is a steal
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Well the main purpose is to use T-Mobile and use in my country's carrier. Currently I have a Nexus S (i9020A with AT&T 3G bands, so my phone is running on EDGE) but I want to upgrade my phone so, do you recommend me the SGS3 from T-Mobile?. I am OK with T-Mobile service and the plan's price is right for me (I have the 50$ prepaid plan).
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Well the main purpose is to use T-Mobile and use in my country's carrier. Currently I have a Nexus S (i9020A with AT&T 3G bands, so my phone is running on EDGE) but I want to upgrade my phone so, do you recommend me the SGS3 from T-Mobile?. I am OK with T-Mobile service and the plan's price is right for me (I have the 50$ prepaid plan).
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Buy full price get T-Mobile straight talk sim 45 bucks a month or unlock it and use it on att straight talk still 45 a month both get decent decent download speeds
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Hey all. I've been using Straight Talk with an ATT SIM but I'm tired of getting throttled for no reason. I want to switch to a plan with ATT. I would use roughly 2-4 GB a month and prefer unlimited talk and text. Any ideas on a good plan or deal?
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Hey all. I've been using Straight Talk with an ATT SIM but I'm tired of getting throttled for no reason. I want to switch to a plan with ATT. I would use roughly 2-4 GB a month and prefer unlimited talk and text. Any ideas on a good plan or deal?
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although you wont be throttled in speeds, you'll be throttled in the wallet as a major carrier is usually going to cost double or more.
currently, an AT&T individual plan with 450 minutes, 3gb of data and unlimited texting is $90 before tax
a mobile share plan with unlimited minutes, unlimited texting and 4gb of data is $110 before tax
i have at&t. just want you to understand the cost difference
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/plans-new.html#fbid=f2Xx7eUnplO
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I appreciate the quick response. Yeah, I know the price is gonna suck but honestly I have a tough time trusting ST anymore. They literally told me my plan was throttled because I use FB and Twitter. When I was on Sprint I used maybe 5gb a month. Came to ST and started off using around 2 but for throttled. They have me down to 1GB a month and I STILL get throttled. I don't stream anything and only use a few mb a day. They have a new "department" now for high data use subscribers. Its a voice recording telling you how to minimize your data use. That's it. My plan renewed and it went right back to 200k down. I'm ready to pay more so I can actually use my data for more then just a quick web browse. The price is great but they're so unclear about their policies and its impossible to find someone there who actually knows what they are talking about. Pay for what you get I guess.
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And don't forget, it's $10 for every Gb you go over your data plan
TheIowaKid said:
Hey all. I've been using Straight Talk with an ATT SIM but I'm tired of getting throttled for no reason. I want to switch to a plan with ATT. I would use roughly 2-4 GB a month and prefer unlimited talk and text. Any ideas on a good plan or deal?
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As mentioned before there are several options with AT&T, but they come with a price tag. If you want unlimited talk and text and a limited data then mobile share is the way to go. If you have family, or family members who you trust will pay their share of the bill, you can add lines and spread out the costs SOME. There is no right or wrong choice...it is dependent upon you and what you want and/or need. Keep in mind that you can tie into AT&T wireless areas as part of the plans so you can help limit some data usage.