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ATT Media net 10$/month family

So i've seen a few threads here saying that the new deal with media net unlimited package was 10 dollars a month now. Well i called today to get it and was told that not only was it for my fuze(i did the sim swap trick to make it seem we all had regular phones) but also the other two phones in my family, all three of us now have unlimited data for 10 dollars a month. This seems too good to be true. Did anyone else have a similar experience?

ech230 said:
So i've seen a few threads here saying that the new deal with media net unlimited package was 10 dollars a month now. Well i called today to get it and was told that not only was it for my fuze(i did the sim swap trick to make it seem we all had regular phones) but also the other two phones in my family, all three of us now have unlimited data for 10 dollars a month. This seems too good to be true. Did anyone else have a similar experience?
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So your saying the Rep said that this applied for your fuze or did it apply to your fuze because it had another sim card?

Are you saying your paying $10 a month for all 3 phones... or $10 a month PER phone ($30).
I think I might jump on this. I have a Fuze and my fiance has her old blackjack. She has unlimited messaging for $20 and I have MediaNet Bundle (Unlimited Data, 200 SMS, Unlimited AT&T Messaging) for $25.
So we spend about $45 a month.
If we could get unlimited Family Messaging for $30, then both unlimited data for $10... that would be $50.
I'd pay $5 more so my fiance can get online.

I assume this is only for Family Plans

I used to do that. I worked at radioshack though, and our rep for ATT told us that he used to be a manager at an ATT store and would add the non-pda data plan to peoples accounts, and some would come back later with giant bills because they were revised and billed per byte.
He said it didn't happen a lot, and a lot of times ATT would be full of mercy and not charge the full amount, but he did tell me it occured.
I say be careful because you would be breaking the terms and conditions and they would have every right to charge you 3 cents/KB
has anyone on this forum been caught?

from my understanding it was 10 dollars total for all three lines(as in a total of 10 a month, not 30). I specifically said to the rep, "no no i don't want the family plan i only want it on the one line" to which he replied that it was a family bundle that i qualified for since i had a family unlimited texting plan. I didn't mention my fuze so i don't know what will happen, perhaps this month will have some ridiculous charges but i'll play ignorance and try to fight them. So we shall see. My online account has not updated yet so i have no way of knowing 100% what is going on but i'm rather curious.
also it's only 1c/KB not 3 for their standard charges.

I've been using the MediaNet plan on my Samsung Blackjack, Samsung Epix, and HTC Fuze for 3+ years.
Their expensive internet plans are stupid. When I bought my Epix... the sales guy said, "Since the Epix is a newer faster phone... it won't work with the Media Net plan because the MediaNet plan doesn't send the data packets fast enough and so it won't work".
I'm a Network Engineer. What kind of crap is that?
I popped in my old sim and started checking my email.
Unlimited Data = Unlimited Data.
Every time I call CS and they get me started on that crap I give them an earful. Plus data plans are outrageous. Why would anyone want to pay for a Data plan which is the same, if not more, then the data plans they have in their homes.
SMS is nothing more then free money for them and people don't use that much data. Unlimited Data and Messaging should be MAX $20.

AT&T over-chargingn for data
I see someone else shares my irritation (exasperation) with AT&T (and the other carriers, since they all charge about the same).
I pay $30.00 a month for DSl (3mb down, 768 up). Why or why should I pay the same for speeds that are less than half that on AT&T's network just because its mobile?
Yes I can check my mail (almost) anywhere but.....thirty bucks is ludicrous, I cancelled my data plan on my Kaiser and my wifes Blackberry because it wasn't worth the service. We were paying over $60.00 a month for unlimited data on two phones. (Everyone kick me me becaause I deserve it).
Now you are telling me you are getting it on two phone on the "family plan" for $10.00 a month ?
WoW !
player911 said:
I've been using the MediaNet plan on my Samsung Blackjack, Samsung Epix, and HTC Fuze for 3+ years.
Their expensive internet plans are stupid. When I bought my Epix... the sales guy said, "Since the Epix is a newer faster phone... it won't work with the Media Net plan because the MediaNet plan doesn't send the data packets fast enough and so it won't work".
I'm a Network Engineer. What kind of crap is that?
I popped in my old sim and started checking my email.
Unlimited Data = Unlimited Data.
Every time I call CS and they get me started on that crap I give them an earful. Plus data plans are outrageous. Why would anyone want to pay for a Data plan which is the same, if not more, then the data plans they have in their homes.
SMS is nothing more then free money for them and people don't use that much data. Unlimited Data and Messaging should be MAX $20.
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Let me clear this up, I might be new to this forum but I am very familiar with AT&T rates and plans. Lets just say I use this information almost daily.
THIS APPLIES FOR STANDARD MOBILE DEVICES (NOT PDA/BLACKBERRY/iPHONE)
For Individual Lines (AT&T Nation)
-Data Unlimited (formerly known as 'MediaNet Unlimited')
cost $15 per phone.
-Unlimited Messaging (SMS+MMS+IM)
cost $20 per phone.
-Messaging & Data Unlimited (Data+SMS+MMS+IM)
costs $30 (save $5 from getting the two seperately)
For Family Plans (AT&T Family Share)
-Data Unlimited
cost $10 per line in the family plan (instead of $15 for individuals)
-Family Messaging Unlimited
cost $30 (one price covers every line on the plan)
THE FOLLOWING IS FOR PDA/BLACKBERRIES
For Individual Lines (AT&T Nation)
-PDA Personal or Blackberry Basic
cost $30 per phone.
-Unlimited Messaging (SMS+MMS+IM)
cost $20 per phone.
-PDA/BBRY Messaging Bundle
costs $50
For Family Plans (AT&T Family Share)
-PDA Personal / Blackberry Data
cost $30 per line
-Family Messaging Unlimited
cost $30 (one price covers every line on the plan)
During the sign-up process, the IMEI number of your device will be registered to your account. If the system detects the IMEI of a device that falls under the PDA or BLACKBERRY category, the Data Plans populate itself only to 'PDA Personal $30' or 'BBRY BIS Personal $30'. If an IMEI of a regular phone was entered, it will populate the options for 'Data Unlimited' for $15
When you purchase your PDA device like a Blackjack II, if you somehow manage to have an IMEI of a normal phone be entered instead of the Blackjack II, you will be billed the rates according to whatever type of phone that was entered. (This will not work with Blackberries because BBRY needs the BIS data and the PIN number to be registered.)
Also what might be possible is; get your devices and plans normally, like a Fuze with a $30 PDA Data plan, a month later, call customer service and tell them that youre switching to a different device that you bought yourself, and give them the new IMEI (imei should be from a non pda/bbry device), and have them change the data plan prices accordingly. Voila, you saved $15 dollars per month per phone.
Oh and if some of you were wondering, the carriers data service is just data, meaning it wont know the difference between data from a Sony Ericsson W350 to an HTC Fuze, or a Touch Pro, or a Touch Diamond, or Xperia, or Nokia N96, or iPhone knock-offs, etc. you get my point.

villa_bryan said:
I used to do that. I worked at radioshack though, and our rep for ATT told us that he used to be a manager at an ATT store and would add the non-pda data plan to peoples accounts, and some would come back later with giant bills because they were revised and billed per byte.
He said it didn't happen a lot, and a lot of times ATT would be full of mercy and not charge the full amount, but he did tell me it occured.
I say be careful because you would be breaking the terms and conditions and they would have every right to charge you 3 cents/KB
has anyone on this forum been caught?
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cesar2010 said:
ok i had the media net unlimited ($15) with my kaiser for like 6months w/out a single problem or xtra charge. i used the upgrade option i had and ordered a fuze but to be used on another line in the fam plan, yesterday i used about 60mb with slingplayer.. today i got a text saying data disconnected due to high charges i called and they told me i didnt have a data plan and i was going to be charged about $1000 i added the $30 data plan and was wondering is there a way to fight the upcoming bill?
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meh?

i'm thankful someone noticed this. i just called and changed mine to Messaging & Data Unlimited for $30. Before had the two separate plans and was $35. Save $5! that's good in these tough economic times .

oatterzonxda said:
For Family Plans (AT&T Family Share)
-Data Unlimited
cost $10 per line in the family plan (instead of $15 for individuals)
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not to sure about this..i have a family plan and i did this trick way back in the day with my 8525 (was $20 at the time for medianet and i had to do it again when the price dropped while using my tilt) and unless theve dropped the price recently for family plan data rates then this is incorrect and its still $15 (what i pay a month with a fam plan)

oh and has anyone ELSE besiodes the OP confirmed this $10 all lines plan?

pazookie said:
not to sure about this..i have a family plan and i did this trick way back in the day with my 8525 (was $20 at the time for medianet and i had to do it again when the price dropped while using my tilt) and unless theve dropped the price recently for family plan data rates then this is incorrect and its still $15 (what i pay a month with a fam plan)
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http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/services/services-list.jsp?catId=cat1470003&LOSGId=&catName=Messaging+%26+Data
First item on the page.

evilxhwnd said:
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/services/services-list.jsp?catId=cat1470003&LOSGId=&catName=Messaging+%26+Data
First item on the page.
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For me it says $15 a month for regular cell phones and $30 a month for pda's such as the fuze.
How many of you guys are doing the thing were you call up and add a regular phone as your phone and then select the $15 for data and then just switch your sim card into the fuze and still only pay $15 for data instead of $30? What would happen if att finds out?
Thanks.

techman28 said:
For me it says $15 a month for regular cell phones and $30 a month for pda's such as the fuze.
How many of you guys are doing the thing were you call up and add a regular phone as your phone and then select the $15 for data and then just switch your sim card into the fuze and still only pay $15 for data instead of $30? What would happen if att finds out?
Thanks.
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maybe has to do with area you live in?
i see this: http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7439/shotwh4.png
notice first item, @ $30.

evilxhwnd said:
maybe has to do with area you live in?
i see this: http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7439/shotwh4.png
notice first item, @ $30.
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Yes, I see that too, but if you look closer at the fine print for those top two items, it says they are only available to regular cell phone ie not the fuze.

i've been using this on my 8125 for a few years now i have the media net unlimited with 200 text messages for 20 a month.
i just did this recently for my wife when i added her on to my family plan she wanted a blackjack so i had her get a dumb phone first with the unlimited messaging and the 1500 text messages for 30 a month before the 30 days were up with the dumb phone i had her return it and ordered her a refrub'd blackjack off with the discount through my job
the medianet and the messing plan stuck and i just switched her from the unlimited net and 1500 text to unlimited net and unlimited text for 30 a month
so when and if i upgrade to a fuze any new att phone with a newer htc
just like the network guy said above DATA is DATA
i checked around I didn't see anything online about the unlimited data for 10 bucks a month anybody been able to enable this?

techman28 said:
Yes, I see that too, but if you look closer at the fine print for those top two items, it says they are only available to regular cell phone ie not the fuze.
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which is why you do the trick mentioned earlier and all over this forum so you can get it.

Confirmed in Chicago area!!
The catch is (as someone already mentioned) you have to put ALL THE PHONES from your Family Plan on the $10/mo. Unlim MediaNet Data Plan...and NONE of them can be PDA or iPhones. I'm saving $45/mo !!!

[Q] Cheapest cell phone plan to the Nexus S

I am moving to the US for six months, and buying the NS is the first thing on my list
But I'm not an american, and don't entirely understand how cell plans works there.
What is the cheapest possibility for me? I need unlimited data, and some call minutes and texts, but it doesn't need to be unlimited. Since I'm only staying for six months, I don't want to be in a two-year agreement.
Can I for instance buy the NS unlocked from T-mobile, and then get the "Everyting Data - With Any Mobile" for 69.99 from Sprint? Is that the cheapest I can get?

amplizz said:
I am moving to the US for six months, and buying the NS is the first thing on my list
But I'm not an american, and don't entirely understand how cell plans works there.
What is the cheapest possibility for me? I need unlimited data, and some call minutes and texts, but it doesn't need to be unlimited. Since I'm only staying for six months, I don't want to be in a two-year agreement.
Can I for instance buy the NS unlocked from T-mobile, and then get the "Everyting Data - With Any Mobile" for 69.99 from Sprint? Is that the cheapest I can get?
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the cheapest way should be T-Mobile with the Even More Plus which does not require any contract. If you want the NS you will have to pick one of two GSM carriers which are T-Mobile and AT&T.

So T-mobile Even More with unlimited data and 500 talk for 79.99 is the way to go? This is over 40% more expensive than in Norway for unlimited everything. Not fun.

There is an "Even More Plus" plan that is off contract. T-Mobile pulled it from their website last month, but you can still get it if you go to one of their stores. Just Google "Even More Plus". It's about $20 less a month than then Even More plan and you are not on a 2 year contract. At&t does not have off contract plans.

amplizz said:
I am moving to the US for six months, and buying the NS is the first thing on my list
But I'm not an american, and don't entirely understand how cell plans works there.
What is the cheapest possibility for me? I need unlimited data, and some call minutes and texts, but it doesn't need to be unlimited. Since I'm only staying for six months, I don't want to be in a two-year agreement.
Can I for instance buy the NS unlocked from T-mobile, and then get the "Everyting Data - With Any Mobile" for 69.99 from Sprint? Is that the cheapest I can get?
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T-Mobile EM+ FlexPay will be the best bet. Since NS supports T-Mobile 3G band (you can use 2G on both T-Mobile and AT&T though), you can enjoy better internet experience with T-mobile.
EM+ 3 in 1 (TTW) FlexPay
$60 with 500 minutes
$70 with 1000 minutes
$80 unlimited minutes
These plans include messaging (text and MMS) and internet service.
If you want to use the phone as modem (it has mobile hotspot, so you can tether over wifi), you may need to pay $15, but you should try it first before paying the fee. If you don't see any error, you don't have to pay.

If you can get away with not getting FlexPay ie. your credit is good enough for a normal account don't get FlexPay. I work for T-Mobile and FlexPay is one of the worse things T-Mobile has. Its nice for people who have bad credit or no credit but when you are trying to do things with your account you are very limited to what you can do. I mean very limited.

Prod1702 said:
If you can get away with not getting FlexPay ie. your credit is good enough for a normal account don't get FlexPay. I work for T-Mobile and FlexPay is one of the worse things T-Mobile has. Its nice for people who have bad credit or no credit but when you are trying to do things with your account you are very limited to what you can do. I mean very limited.
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Thank you for your advice. I'm considering to only get a data plan, and use Google Voice for calling. Is this possible?

amplizz said:
Thank you for your advice. I'm considering to only get a data plan, and use Google Voice for calling. Is this possible?
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Google Voice uses minutes since it calls a US-based phone number to route your call that way. However, it looks like the Nexus S will be able to do VoIP with a SIP account. So you could do that.
I don't think T-Mobile will let you get a data-only plan on a phone though.

Buy the phone full price and dont get sucked into a contract that you will eventually pay full price for phone anyway
Get the $60 with 500 minutes
on contract its $79 month

in canada mobilicity has
Unlimited north america calls
unlimited world-wide texting
unlimited 3g+ (that nexus s does not use ) data
voice mail
caller id
all for 40$ per month

If you buy a t-mobile phone unlocked, it'll only run on a gsm carrier with gsm plans.
Sprint, Verizon and Metro PCS are CDMA and therefor their networks are incompatible with the nexus s.
Your best bet would be to buy it unlocked and buy a t-mobile pre-paid sim or something because its I think $1 a day for unlimited internet and $.10 per text and minute used I think
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You can buy a simple mobile sim card and you can have everything unlimited calls, picture, text, video messages and internert. Simple mobile works with T-Mobiles antennas. All of it for $60.00 exact no taxes and its a good choice I had T-Mobile $59.99 plan 500 mins, text and unilimited data and it came out around $80 something with charges i didnt understand. So if u dont want to pay the extra charges beside the plan i suggest u to get simple mobile.

sippy_mo said:
I don't think T-Mobile will let you get a data-only plan on a phone though.
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You have 2 options:
1. Even More Plus data only plan for smartphones: $40/month, no contract, voice calling is optional
2. PAYG webpass $1.5/day, but I don't recommend it because it's pretty unreliable (too much error when you try to subscribe).
Postpaid plans require your Social Security Number (an number for US residents), that's why I recommend FlexPay except T-Mobile allows temporary residents (no SSN) to have postpay plans.

Danthrax27 said:
You can buy a simple mobile sim card and you can have everything unlimited calls, picture, text, video messages and internert. Simple mobile works with T-Mobiles antennas. All of it for $60.00 exact no taxes and its a good choice I had T-Mobile $59.99 plan 500 mins, text and unilimited data and it came out around $80 something with charges i didnt understand. So if u dont want to pay the extra charges beside the plan i suggest u to get simple mobile.
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This seems like a great plan! Does anybody have experience with Simple Mobile? Is it the same coverages as T-Mobile? Good 3g reception?
Can I tether with wifi?

mingkee said:
You have 2 options:
1. Even More Plus data only plan for smartphones: $40/month, no contract, voice calling is optional
2. PAYG webpass $1.5/day, but I don't recommend it because it's pretty unreliable (too much error when you try to subscribe).
Postpaid plans require your Social Security Number (an number for US residents), that's why I recommend FlexPay except T-Mobile allows temporary residents (no SSN) to have postpay plans.
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What do you mean with voice calling is optional? Regular voice over GSM? So I can still use Skype or something to call with data only plan?

Danthrax27 said:
T-Mobile $59.99 plan 500 mins, text and unilimited data and it came out around $80 something with charges i didnt understand. So if u dont want to pay the extra charges beside the plan i suggest u to get simple mobile.
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Yea because you're under contract or you're buying things on android market and having it bill your tmobile account
If you're not on a contract its it comes to avr $65 including tax
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Yea because you're under contract or you're buying things on android market and having it bill your tmobile account
If you're not on a contract its it comes to avr $65 including tax
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Wow for $65 I get 500 minutes, unlimited text and internet is a really good deal. My att contract is ending next week so I will be signing up for T mobiles ever more plus

Who else is about to see Verizon end the world?

So I can't be the only one here, who has been in contract with Verizon since day 1 of the Thunderbolt hitting the streets. Since Verizon has removed unlimited data, and moved with alltell customers to loose their plans, I am wondering if come March those of us who will be the first people out of contract with Verizon with LTE will be getting letters telling us they have decided to move us to their wonderful tierd data plans!
I am only saying this because I really want to buy a Note II but I don't want to drop 500-600 dollars on a used one and find out that my service is getting changed, and have to leave Verizon for another carrier with unlimited data anyway.
So, any one worried about march?

Who says they are going to bunp those with unlimited data to a tiered plan when their contract is up?

mentose457 said:
Who says they are going to bunp those with unlimited data to a tiered plan when their contract is up?
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I didn't say anyone said they would, I am just looking at how verizon does things.
Also, no one on unlimited data with 4G has had their contract expire yet, so no one can say they won't.
They are making the alltell plans go away, so why not the unlimited data ones as the contracts expire?

Sounds exactly like some **** they'd do too.
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my parents just got divorced and myself and my brother have unlimited data plans. We had to alter our plan because of this. one sibling is on my fathers new plan, one is on my mothers new plan. we both retained unlimited data through this situation.

If they gonna force tiered data they are going to start in june 2014 just after everyone who preorder the GS3 to retain unlimited is off contract
iSheep... iSheep... Meowww that's Apple VZW GSIII

Just an fyi... I know many people here try to keep their unlimited data and hold off as long as possible to get their upgrade so they dont lose it. I had a thunderbolt that worked when it pleased for almost 3 months before i finally gave in.
When i went to get my s3 a fee weeks ago i found a pretty cool rep. I was with my sister as she shares an account with me and my mother. Showed the rep my beat up tb and he asked y i took so long to get my upgrade which i have been due for for nearly 7 months. Explained to him i had no intention of giving up my unlimited data because i constantly use 4+gb a month. But my phone completely died so i juat had to do it.
He pulled up the account and saw that my mother already ady had the tiered data on her line. At this point he told me that if i wanted to keep my unlimited data i could apply the upgrade to her line... So activate the s3 with her number, at which point the phone is mine...then he would deactivate it and read activate it with my number and reactivate my mothers line... So now we have 2 s3 will unlimited data and and ipone with 2gb cap on my account.
If you have multiple lines... One of which is either suspended or has tierd data this is an option you can use. If the rep you get your phone from isnt as friendly, apply your upgrade to the other line instead of yours... Call customer service when you get home and have them do it. Reps might be kind of iffy about doing this i was told its supposed to be unmentionable.
i pwn noobz

One of my lines contract's has run out, without any word from Verizon on cutting it's unlimited plan.
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Ace2d said:
Just an fyi... I know many people here try to keep their unlimited data and hold off as long as possible to get their upgrade so they dont lose it. I had a thunderbolt that worked when it pleased for almost 3 months before i finally gave in.
When i went to get my s3 a fee weeks ago i found a pretty cool rep. I was with my sister as she shares an account with me and my mother. Showed the rep my beat up tb and he asked y i took so long to get my upgrade which i have been due for for nearly 7 months. Explained to him i had no intention of giving up my unlimited data because i constantly use 4+gb a month. But my phone completely died so i juat had to do it.
He pulled up the account and saw that my mother already ady had the tiered data on her line. At this point he told me that if i wanted to keep my unlimited data i could apply the upgrade to her line... So activate the s3 with her number, at which point the phone is mine...then he would deactivate it and read activate it with my number and reactivate my mothers line... So now we have 2 s3 will unlimited data and and ipone with 2gb cap on my account.
If you have multiple lines... One of which is either suspended or has tierd data this is an option you can use. If the rep you get your phone from isnt as friendly, apply your upgrade to the other line instead of yours... Call customer service when you get home and have them do it. Reps might be kind of iffy about doing this i was told its supposed to be unmentionable.
i pwn noobz
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This has been the case for a long time. Many many people have used this well after unlimited data was over. Its kinda been unspoken to only refer to it in passing as an alternate upgrade or stealing an upgrade. The more people that use thus loophole the more likely Verizon will patch it.

spotmark said:
One of my lines contract's has run out, without any word from Verizon on cutting it's unlimited plan.
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How? Were you on a 1 year plan? There is no way that went month to month on a 2 year LTE contract.
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Yes, it was a two year plan. It started out as unlimited 3g, and went to unlimited 4g about half way through.

I think everyone should be aware that unlimited data will be ending for ALL carriers sometime in the future, probably not this year or next year but certainly within 5 - 10 years.
The number of smart phone users is growing, bandwidth is not growing and the handwriting is on the wall, like it or not. No carrier has the ability to provide unlimited bandwidth to unlimited subscribers.
Fortunately for me, my 2GB plan is more than adequate, almost all my data use is over WiFi and I seldom hit even 1GB. One thing I've done to limit my data use is to install wireless 'N' routers at my house, my sister's house in California and my girlfriend's house here in Phoenix, those $20 swapmeet/Craig's List/Ebay second hand routers plus free WiFi at most places where I hang out almost eliminate my 3G/4G data use.

I bought a droid x a little after it came out and signed a new 2 year contract..I eventually got a used gs3 from craigslist so I activated it and my contract has been up for months and I still have unlimited..
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I think the problem will come up if you try to get a new phone at the 2 year contract price. They will likely try and force you to a tiered data plan when signing the 'new' 2 year agreement. You would likely be able to get around it by paying outright for a new phone (no new contract to sign), but that's if you want to pay the $500-600 to do so.

I understand why Unlimited Data is on its last legs for all carriers, I just wish the tiers were more reasonable. I don't consider myself someone who abuses the network, but I am away from WiFi often and use about 6-12 gigs a month. I'd have to pay an insane premium to have that capability again. It really feels like a huge step backwards and contradicts the cloud movement but I get it. I just don't like it. We need a breakthrough dammit!
I'll be sure to enjoy my next 1.5 years of unlimited service.
uber_mike said:
I think the problem will come up if you try to get a new phone at the 2 year contract price. They will likely try and force you to a tiered data plan when signing the 'new' 2 year agreement. You would likely be able to get around it by paying outright for a new phone (no new contract to sign), but that's if you want to pay the $500-600 to do so.
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Depending on your data usage, it can be far cheaper to buy the phone outright instead of paying for a bigger data package over the 2 year contract. Of course you can always choose to change your data usage behavior and get the 2GB route which will be cheaper. I bet they're banking on people to do that.
But here's to hoping they lit the minority unlimited users remain as long as they're willing to buy phones full price!
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I think everyone should be aware that unlimited data will be ending for ALL carriers sometime in the future, probably not this year or next year but certainly within 5 - 10 years.
The number of smart phone users is growing, bandwidth is not growing and the handwriting is on the wall, like it or not. No carrier has the ability to provide unlimited bandwidth to unlimited subscribers.
Fortunately for me, my 2GB plan is more than adequate, almost all my data use is over WiFi and I seldom hit even 1GB. One thing I've done to limit my data use is to install wireless 'N' routers at my house, my sister's house in California and my girlfriend's house here in Phoenix, those $20 swapmeet/Craig's List/Ebay second hand routers plus free WiFi at most places where I hang out almost eliminate my 3G/4G data use.
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I think that this is totally wrong. The teared pricing will go away as pressure mounts and people can move to local Wmax systems. I have unlimited and have had it since WM4 when it was "3g what is that". Many cities are gong Wmax (where I live Grand Rapids many areas are complete) this will totally eliminate need for Cell data. 4G consumes less electrical power, has greater bandwidth for the end user with less tax on there system than 3G. They are simply making money when they can. It is like all technology the General public is finally getting connected so prices are rising once saturation and competition meet prices will fall or stabilize.
I don't have cable internet at home anymore. 4g is faster and way cheaper, I am still at $24 per month unlimited. I simply turn the hot spot on and feed my home network. Granted Verizon hates me using 60+ gig a month so what.

I might have just been lucky. I walked into a Verizon store a couple of weeks after the GS3 came out to upgrade. I got the 2 year contract price and got to keep my unlimited data plan. He didn't even ask if I wanted to change it. I was so happy, I bought a couple of accessories that I could have got online cheaper. As far as I am aware they still get a commission bonus for that.
I have heard some horror stories of existing customers being forces out of their unlimited plans. Cell phones are one of the few things these days that are usually best bought in corporate stores.

That_Guy said:
I might have just been lucky. I walked into a Verizon store a couple of weeks after the GS3 came out to upgrade. I got the 2 year contract price and got to keep my unlimited data plan. He didn't even ask if I wanted to change it. I was so happy, I bought a couple of accessories that I could have got online cheaper. As far as I am aware they still get a commission bonus for that.
I have heard some horror stories of existing customers being forces out of their unlimited plans. Cell phones are one of the few things these days that are usually best bought in corporate stores.
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well yeah we get commission on accessories sold, and salesmen make more on accessories than phones, which is why we push that whole, "buy 3 accessories!" thing

I was lucky too. I upgraded to my S3 back in August through Verizon and was able to keep my unlimited for some reason.
I prefer 4g, but if I was somehow forced to a tiered plan I could manage. I use 4G at home since it's faster than my WiFi, but I would just switch to WiFi at home.
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love my unlimited vz 4g

As an employee, here's some tips on getting the best experience from AT&T

I probably won't be around much after the next few days (I get my phone tomorrow) until the note 3 boards open up, so feel free as well to ask any questions if I haven't mentioned something. Also, I got back to work today after having tomorrow off and the phone will go on sale in stores Saturday. In our training video they had a massive back to the future type reference in which someone came back in a phone booth talking about how futuristic the phone is. At least at&t is trying to make it entertaining
1) I realize in the past that some of you have probably called to waive upgrade/ activation fees and it may have worked. Unless it's a property of your discount with at&t, the chances of you having it waived are less than 1%. I would recommend trying to get credit back some other way, like complaining about service issues at the house or something. You may not get the full 36 back, but something is typically better than nothing. At&t has blocked this capability for all of us a few months ago.
2) CHECK TO SEE IF YOU HAVE A DISCOUNT. Depending on where you work or go to school, you get discounts. Sometimes these discounts get added benefits, like an extra 150$ back if you sign up for U-verse or waived upgrade/ activation fees. These discounts are applied in two ways. One, on a family talk/ individual plan the discount is applied to what the first line has to pay for minutes plus anyone on a five gig plan. For example, family talk plan with 700 minutes (60 dollars) plus one person on a five gig plan (50 dollars) with a 10% discount would save 11$ a month. On mobile share plans it goes off any number from the top row from the brochure. like a 10% discount on a 10 gig plan (120$) would save you 12 bucks a month. These discounts can be applied one of two ways and have to be done in store. One, through email. Which is faster and instant. If you're lucky, try a retail store to see if they'll email someone other than the account holder if they have a discount. The second is through fax if you don't have an email specific to your job. This method can only apply a discount to whatever it says on your paycheck. So, if you work at a franchise like Dunkin' Donuts or something, check to see if it actually says Dunkin' Donuts or if it says the name of the franchise. This method can take up to two billing cycles to go on your bill and requires a paystub and your I.D. These discounts also typically come with accessory discounts as well for in store.
3) If everyone on your plan has a smartphone and doesn't have unlimited data, Mobile Share plans are more cost efficient than family talk plans and give you truly unlimited talk and text within the U.S.. Call up customer service and see how much data you guys use on average and move to a mobile share from there. Example: Two lines on a family talk vs. mobile share. Family talk: (700 minutes 60$ + 1 10$ + unlimited text 30$ + 2 3 gig plans 60$ = 160). Mobile share (6 gigs 90$ + 2 lines 70$ = 160). Same price, but lets look at the difference. Mobile share has truly unlimited talk and text AND includes tethering. Also, if you have a discount it will apply to the 90$ for the 6 gigs vs. the 60$ for the 700 minutes under the family talk. You start to save money vs. family talk once you hit 3 lines and above.
4) If ever adding a new line/ or just changing around your plan, don't be afraid to start out high. We have a trial policy with plans. If you start out high, like a 10 gig mobile share, and the first/ second bill with that plan shows you haven't even exceeded 6 gigs, we'll move you down and credit the difference.
5) Try to upgrade at corporate stores. Retail stores have a different commission structure in which they can mess around with your plan to change the primary line resulting in prorated charges. This is called base hopping. If you do upgrade at a retail store, you can haggle with the price of accessories to an extent compared to corporate stores with upgrades/ new activations. Just let them know that there will be repercussions if they mess with your plan when you want to keep it the same.
6) There are notes added every time you call customer service. Let us call for you if you have a chance. Otherwise, I recommend calling only twice. The first time be extremely polite and nicely talk about your frustrations. If that doesn't work, the next time be aggressive. If both don't work, you're pretty much SOL.
Any questions? I uploaded pictures of the brochures to help you with plan searching.

Couldn't have explained it better myself. Now if only all the customers that come in Saturday will read this before coming in. :thumbup:
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Thanks for the tips, I knew most of them. My fan account gets my upgrade fee waivered almost always.

Here is my job's offer.
Receive a monthly service discount of 15%. Visit the premier website (click on the business name) for additional promos and discounts. You also receive a $25 credit when activating through the premier website.
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My wife initially ordered the phones herself and not on the premier site. I can just apply the coupon later at https://www.wireless.att.com/business/enrollment/index.jsp correct? I tried to use our phone numbers(switching our numbers over) which did not work. Also tried the temporary numbers which did not work as well. I am guessing I cannot apply for the discounts until I activate the phones/phone numbers?

SysAdmNj said:
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Thanks for the tips, I knew most of them. My fan account gets my upgrade fee waivered almost always.
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If its a property of the fan and it still appears on the bill, call 611 and customer service will waive it.

JustSaya said:
Here is my job's offer.
My wife initially ordered the phones herself and not on the premier site. I can just apply the coupon later at https://www.wireless.att.com/business/enrollment/index.jsp correct? I tried to use our phone numbers(switching our numbers over) which did not work. Also tried the temporary numbers which did not work as well. I am guessing I cannot apply for the discounts until I activate the phones/phone numbers?
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Can you go into more depth? It sounds like you're starting new service?

attbrandon said:
Can you go into more depth? It sounds like you're starting new service?
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Yes and transferring phone numbers.

attbrandon said:
3) If everyone on your plan has a smartphone and doesn't have unlimited data, Mobile Share plans are more cost efficient than family talk plans and give you truly unlimited talk and text within the U.S.. Call up customer service and see how much data you guys use on average and move to a mobile share from there. Example: Two lines on a family talk vs. mobile share. Family talk: (700 minutes 60$ + 1 10$ + unlimited text 30$ + 2 3 gig plans 60$ = 160). Mobile share (6 gigs 90$ + 2 lines 70$ = 160). Same price, but lets look at the difference. Mobile share has truly unlimited talk and text AND includes tethering. Also, if you have a discount it will apply to the 90$ for the 6 gigs vs. the 60$ for the 700 minutes under the family talk. You start to save money vs. family talk once you hit 3 lines and above.
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AttBrandon,
I have a fan accnt, 4 lines, three of which are smart phone lines, Currently pay 30$ a line for data on each of the smartphones, have unlimited texting and mobile to any mobile calling. for all lines. Bill comes out to roughly 210/month.
Will the mobile share plan save me money?
btw my 4th line is not used but still in contract.
Thanks!

I really want the 32GB version; but the lack of a release date has me thinking that it might be a few months before we see it in stores. So my question is: If I purchase the 16GB version and the 32GB is released in the next 30 days, can I return it to get the 32GB version and simply pay the extra $50?

darkodin14 said:
AttBrandon,
I have a fan accnt, 4 lines, three of which are smart phone lines, Currently pay 30$ a line for data on each of the smartphones, have unlimited texting and mobile to any mobile calling. for all lines. Bill comes out to roughly 210/month.
Will the mobile share plan save me money?
btw my 4th line is not used but still in contract.
Thanks!
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Depends on your FAN discount and data usage. It also sounds like you don't have any insurance for any of the lines. Be careful with that.
I'd really only recommend it if you were to get a fourth smartphone. 10 gig mobile is 120 + 120 = 240. Subtract 18 (for arguments sake, average fan discount is 15 percent) = 222 before tax. 6 gig would be 211.5 in this scenario.
It's the same price whether you have that fourth line as a basic or smart phone. Or it's a viable option if one of your lines is starving for data and it gives all the smartphones tethering.

Demodave said:
I really want the 32GB version; but the lack of a release date has me thinking that it might be a few months before we see it in stores. So my question is: If I purchase the 16GB version and the 32GB is released in the next 30 days, can I return it to get the 32GB version and simply pay the extra $50?
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50$ + 35$ restocking fee. If you're really nice about it maybe they'll waive the restocking fee. Just be 100% sure it's not a 14 day return policy instead of a 30. This can be store dependent.

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Depends on your FAN discount and data usage. It also sounds like you don't have any insurance for any of the lines. Be careful with that.
I'd really only recommend it if you were to get a fourth smartphone. 10 gig mobile is 120 + 120 = 240. Subtract 18 (for arguments sake, average fan discount is 15 percent) = 222 before tax. 6 gig would be 211.5 in this scenario.
It's the same price whether you have that fourth line as a basic or smart phone. Or it's a viable option if one of your lines is starving for data and it gives all the smartphones tethering.
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mine right now is 210 with taxes included. So I guess it might not be worth it.
Thanks for the reply.

JustSaya said:
Yes and transferring phone numbers.
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I'm not 100% sure to be honest. Ask your job for the FAN ID and I'll look up the properties of it tomorrow.

darkodin14 said:
mine right now is 210 with taxes included. So I guess it might not be worth it.
Thanks for the reply.
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You must have an amazing discount 0_o.

attbrandon said:
You must have an amazing discount 0_o.
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28% I think?

I want to thank you for taking the time to offer this - I have been wondering what to do with my Wife's phone (She is still on Sprint) - she doesn't use much data - doesn't get the benefit of either 4g or LTE anyway (Sprint doesn't have LTE in Milwaukee) and I sometimes find myself going over the 3gb limit on my plan. After reading your comments and checking out the plans you posted - I think it would be cheaper for me to buy a 6gb shared plan for our two phones - I would pay less collectively than I am paying now for the ATT and Sprint plans I am paying for - and I would double the available data I can use - as she really doesn't use any.
Thanks a lot - I appreciate the tips...

darkodin14 said:
28% I think?
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Math then silly. A mobile share 10 gig would cost you 206.4 before tax. I thinks that's worth it for the tethering.

I don't like the idea of sharing data....then you gotta worry about how much other people are using...like what if your brother decides to do something stupid and uses up 6gigs...leaving only 4gigs for everyone else (3 other people)...I'd rather pay the extra and not have to worry about others eating up my precious data...idk just seems like a data overage waiting to happen
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Any questions? I uploaded pictures of the brochures to help you with plan searching.
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OP, maybe you can help me make a decision. Here is what I have currently
26% Discount
5 Lines on the FamilyTalk Nation 700 with Rollover
Rollover for me is like having unlimited talk anyway. Whenever we go over 700 it kicks in and is enough to cover things.
2 - Smartphone lines with 2gb data plan (not even coming close to full utilization - always have wifi around)
2 - Smartphones lines with 200mb plan
1 - Regular phone
Total I am paying with taxes in NYC is about $215.
Is is worth going over to a shared use plan? I would like to add additional lines in the future and can't do that with my current plan.

AT&T says, "the more you use, the more you save." What crap!!! They have the network capacity to offer truly unlimited data. That's what they need to do. What's the point of having a brand new shiny new LTE device when you only can use it so much???
Families would rather have unlimited data instead of sharing. I will add, if they brought back unlimited to raise the price, say $40 or $50.

Verizon Users: Get 1GB promo data [Thanksgiving Promotion]

Thanksgiving promo
As usual this will work only on shared plans it does stack with other data promos. Loyalty plans 50$/60$ (1GB/2GB) won't work.
I have 35GB now (5gb promo)
https://www.verizonwireless.com/thanksgetting/
Just sign in and accept it and come back for more on 25th. You will have bonus data right away after signing in , and accepting the data.
On the 25th come back for some more freebies.
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I'm still trying to figure out what the catch is...

DarthSudo said:
I'm still trying to figure out what the catch is...
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Having Verizon. Or rather paying for Verizon.

DarthSudo said:
I'm still trying to figure out what the catch is...
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There is no catch, though there is also barely any value, as it is a ONE time, ONE gig offer...
Oh a side note I switch 3 lines from Verizon grandfathered unlimited to 5 lines of Unlimited LTE data on TMobile and save about $100 a month! So far my TMO experience has been flawless and LTE speed are significantly faster than Verizon.

timeToy said:
There is no catch, though there is also barely any value, as it is a ONE time, ONE gig offer...
Oh a side note I switch 3 lines from Verizon grandfathered unlimited to 5 lines of Unlimited LTE data on TMobile and save about $200 a month! So far my TMO experience has been flawless and LTE speed are significantly faster than Verizon.
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I tried TMO for about a year, but I spend too much time in the mountains where TMO gets little to no coverage. I've had to switch to Verizon for the coverage (seems to be the only reason anyone switches). TMO's voice quality was head and shoulders above both AT&T and VZW for me... I just wish they had the coverage out here.

DarthSudo said:
I tried TMO for about a year, but I spend too much time in the mountains where TMO gets little to no coverage. I've had to switch to Verizon for the coverage (seems to be the only reason anyone switches). TMO's voice quality was head and shoulders above both AT&T and VZW for me... I just wish they had the coverage out here.
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Agreed, TMO is great in urban area, but do suck in rural area.

timeToy said:
There is no catch, though there is also barely any value, as it is a ONE time, ONE gig offer...
Oh a side note I switch 3 lines from Verizon grandfathered unlimited to 5 lines of Unlimited LTE data on TMobile and save about $200 a month! So far my TMO experience has been flawless and LTE speed are significantly faster than Verizon.
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Stack it with go90 and you have +3gb total. Not bad
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timeToy said:
There is no catch, though there is also barely any value, as it is a ONE time, ONE gig offer...
Oh a side note I switch 3 lines from Verizon grandfathered unlimited to 5 lines of Unlimited LTE data on TMobile and save about $200 a month! So far my TMO experience has been flawless and LTE speed are significantly faster than Verizon.
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3 unlimited lines would be more or less $240/m. So you now have 5 lines on tmobile for under $40/m?
This whole "tmobile is cheaper" narrative needs to die. In some cases tmo is cheaper, in some verizon is cheaper. But mostly it's just people repeating a marketing campaign that they bought hook line and sinker for crappy coverage.
With my work discount 12gb shareable between 2 lines is $84/m on verizon. Even without the discount it's $100/m. That's the current rate verizon charges, no some old grandfathered thing. Tmobile also charges $100/m for 2 lines with 6gb data each (no sharing). How is tmobile so much cheaper?

Restola said:
3 unlimited lines would be more or less $240/m. So you now have 5 lines on tmobile for under $40/m?
This whole "tmobile is cheaper" narrative needs to die. In some cases tmo is cheaper, in some verizon is cheaper. But mostly it's just people repeating a marketing campaign that they bought hook line and sinker for crappy coverage.
With my work discount 12gb shareable between 2 lines is $84/m on verizon. Even without the discount it's $100/m. Tmobile also charges $100/m for 2 lines with 6gb data each (no sharing). How is tmobile so much cheaper?
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That's data only then add 40$ per line or 15$ plus device payment unless you are only month2month. Like me.
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That's data only then add 40$ per line or 15$ plus device payment unless you are only month2month. Like me.
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No, it's $100/m total, plus taxes.
$60+20+20, no phone payment needed.

Restola said:
No, it's $100/m total, plus taxes.
$60+20+20
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Right you are on the Verizon plan so if you are not financing devices then its OK deal. If you are then you pay a lot more.
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Right you are on the Verizon plan so if you are not financing devices then its OK deal. If you are then you pay a lot more.
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You can finance a phone on the Verizon plan it just adds the device payment... Just... Like... T.. Mobile. Unless tmobile started handing out free phones?

Restola said:
3 unlimited lines would be more or less $240/m. So you now have 5 lines on tmobile for under $40/m?
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My bad, price difference is $110 after Verizon price hike
Each line on TMO is $44 (2 lines for $100 + 3 lines for $40/each) =total $220 (5 lines all unlimited)
VZN I had the Family Share Unlimited for $150 + 3 lines for ($10+$30)/each =total $270
After the Unlimited data price hike it will be $150 + 3 lines for ($10+$30+$20)/each =total $330 (3 lines all unlimited)

timeToy said:
My bad, price difference is $110 after Verizon price hike
Each line on TMO is $44 (2 lines for $100 + 3 lines for $40/each) =total $220 (5 lines all unlimited)
VZN I had the Family Share Unlimited for $150 + 3 lines for ($10+$30)/each =total $270
After the Unlimited data price hike it will be $150 + 3 lines for ($10+$30+$20)/each =total $330 (3 lines all unlimited)
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So you have some old grandfathered deal on tmobile? If I did 5 unlimited lines on tmobile it would cost me $335
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For $325/m you can get 30gb and 5 lines on verizon.

Restola said:
You can finance a phone on the Verizon plan it just adds the device payment... Just... Like... T.. Mobile. Unless tmobile started handing out free phones?
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So financing isn't device payment? you do finance the device with Verizon. So if you are financing aka device payment then you are paying extra 25-35max or more for device depending what device you are financing (if)
So far I have 6 lines 4 month2month (-25$) x4 // 2x 25$ device payment discounts and bill is around 272$ for all 6 lines (30GB) plan. Once the other 2 pay off their phones that will be -50 and less taxes.
I expect it to be around 200-205$ ish for 6 lines.

patt2k said:
So financing isn't device payment? you do finance the device with Verizon. So if you are financing aka device payment then you are paying extra 25-35max or more for device depending what device you are financing (if)
So far I have 6 lines 4 month2month (-25$) x4 // 2x 25$ device payment discounts and bill is around 272$ for all 6 lines (30GB) plan. Once the other 2 pay off their phones that will be -50 and less taxes.
I expect it to be around 200-205$ ish for 6 lines.
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The financing is the same for either company. Add it if you want, just add it to BOTH calculations if you're comparing costs between two carriers.

Restola said:
So you have some old grandfathered deal on tmobile? If I did 5 unlimited lines on tmobile it would cost me $335(...)
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I managed to lock the 2 for $100 promotional rate back in June

timeToy said:
I managed to lock the 2 for $100 promotional rate back in June
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How much taxes exactly do you have on this plan? I will be buying preloaded tmobile sim maybe today and wait for 6.0 OTA and test band12. My friend has this 100$/2 line plan I know it's +40 per line extra but how much with taxes? thanks