I'm going to college next year, and I'll be stuck paying my own phone bill for the first time, and I'm wondering if it's even an option to have no mobile service. A plan with no calling or texting, just data.
If I could only pay $30 per month for my phone bill, that would be huge, considering minutes and texting. I could buy minutes from Skype or Google voice and make calls with those applications, and text through AIM or another free texting app.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/splash/messagingplans.jsp
That's probably what you're looking for but not sure if it's available for 4G devices and it says documentation required for smartphones.
I bought an off-contract Incredible and have it as a house phone using Google Voice and GrooVe IP. Works perfectly, too.
No plan required, just a wifi connection.
That could work, but is it required to either get texting or minutes? I really just want to be $30 for the unlimited data, and text through a texting app or AIM. I could easily make calls through skype or google voice.
The off-contract phone could work too, especially with a phone like the tbolt, but isn't a bit inconvenient to not be able to call or text while you're out? Also, does anyone know what a typical internet speed is for a college dorm?
U can also get the 50 minute loyalty plan for $20 + $30 data.
Verizon doesn't offer data only on phones. If u bought a galaxy tablet, then u could have data only.
I'd just use wifi if I was on campus, I'm sure its faster than 3g.
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booda3000 said:
U can also get the 50 minute loyalty plan for $20 + $30 data.
Verizon doesn't offer data only on phones. If u bought a galaxy tablet, then u could have data only
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Check out the link in post 2, unlimited data and messages and no voice minutes
The link in post 2 says that documentation is required though... think that means you need proof that you are deaf or hard of hearing... so unless you have this they probably won't even give you that..
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I bought an off-contract Incredible and have it as a house phone using Google Voice and GrooVe IP. Works perfectly, too.
No plan required, just a wifi connection.
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How do you do this as when you try to use google voice it wants the number associated with the phone right?
don't have a clue about the plan, I've never heard of such being offered though. Speeds will depend on what college you're at. Most major universities have at least a T1 line in my experience. YMMV
your best bet is to just visit your local verizon store and see if you get a tech who is nice enough to activate the service listed in post #2
I had the unlimited text/data activated over the phone with the corporate #. 800-922-0204. They didn't ask questions.
i like the $50 loyalty plan better. Its cheaper, u get 50 emergency minutes a month and u can text unlimited with google voice.
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If you're on a Even More or Even More Plus plan (Postpaid) with a Wi-Fi calling capable handset, you'll have the feature of unlimited Wi-Fi calling for FREE (no deduction of minutes).
Apparently, doesn't work for grandfathered plans.
Call T-Mobile (or use Live Chat), they must add it to your line for it to work. Ask for it to be added to your line (Free Unlimited Wi-Fi calling), since it's a new feature (5/13), they might not know about it (have not been trained for it). If they don't know what you're talking about, tell them to try harder
1-800-TMOBILE
1-800-866-2453
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Live chat [t-mobile.com]
"Currently, placing calls over Wi-Fi deducts from a customer’s in-plan minutes. Effective 5/13, a new feature will launch that will allow customers with capable phones the ability to place calls over Wi-Fi without deducting from in-plan minutes! This is not only a great value, being FREE, but can help customers who experience coverage issues in areas that Wi-Fi is available."
You should be getting a text message about it according to T-Mobile, but if you're impatient...
-A Text Message (SMS) blast is planned to target customers with Wi-Fi Calling capable device to alert the customer of the availability of this free feature.
-The SMS will direct the customer to T-Mobile.com to add the feature. However, they may call Care instead. (I'm assuming they're referring to CS)
-This new feture is available to all Even more, Even More Plus, and 4G Do More rate plans for customers with Wi-Fi Calling capable devices.
Wi-Fi Calling works for:
Calls made from the US to US numbers
Calls made from the US to international numbers (subject to international rates) <-----Note
Calls made from outside the US to US numbers (not charged roaming) <---AKA (I can be in London connected through wi-fi and can call any US number for free without a deduction from my plan minutes)
Calls made from outside the US to international numbers (subject to international rates, but not charged roaming) <-----Note
as found via slickdeals.
just added this through online chat.
i dont really use wifi calling but doesnt hurt to have it right?
I also did this through online chat today. Went very smoothly and took maybe 10 minutes total. Thanks for the tip!
i just added it to both phone.... but some of the glacier roms dont have wifi native... where would i get the add on? the agent was checking my adress to see if i qualified for it? weird, i think if you are in a well known area of coverage they might try to avoid giving it to you? maybe not////////// what eva!!!!
did this earlier (before this was posted)...went without a hitch..great to have even though i dont even use 300min a month
thedude1313 said:
i just added it to both phone.... but some of the glacier roms dont have wifi native... where would i get the add on? the agent was checking my adress to see if i qualified for it? weird, i think if you are in a well known area of coverage they might try to avoid giving it to you? maybe not////////// what eva!!!!
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They have to input the address manually so that if you call 911 that the address you gave is the same one that shows up in their systems. Nothing to do with qualifying locations.
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They have to input the address manually so that if you call 911 that the address you gave is the same one that shows up in their systems. Nothing to do with qualifying locations.
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oh i guess im justparanoid!!! next they will ne asking for a payment....man these people j/k
I wish I did it through chat. I called 611 and spent about 15-20 minutes on the phone explaining the press release. Not the operators fault. It's T-Mobile not alerting their customer support people of changes. A true pain in the ass.
Let's see how long it takes to activate.
just spoke to them. im on a cheaper grandfathered family plan. i do not qualify. you have to be on a current, non-grandfathered plan to get the free wifi calling.
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just spoke to them. im on a cheaper grandfathered family plan. i do not qualify. you have to be on a current, non-grandfathered plan to get the free wifi calling.
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No, grandfathered plans just needs a different code.
I just finished with them online. They weren't going to add it, saying it didn't exist. Once I quoted their own press release they came back and said yes it is possible. Added it on my phone and my wife's! I'm wondering if it is a plan to reduce traffic on their networks?
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can someone please list the devices that are capable of UMA?
I spoke with chat and they, at first, didn't have any idea what I was referring to. I provided the press release to the rep and they were able to add free wifi calling to both my lines. They said it takes about 2 hours for the feature to kick in. When using it on the phone, the app will still say that minutes will be deducted however they assured me that they won't regardless.
Now I do have one question. Does this feature show up on my account under "services"?
I just called and was told that feature didn't exist. I tried tell the girl that it was new and read the release. She said that was a feature a few years ago but now it using plan minutes. I guess I'll call back and get someone else.
Way to go T-mo. Roll out a great new money saving feature and don't train your staff on it.
Unfortunately this doesn't work for us flexpay customers
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Also they are lies about their unlimited internet plan. After use 5gb they will slow the internet down cut off. Do you guys believe that they have truly unlimited internet plan?
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I called them and they said you have to pay for tethering in order to get it for free
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Also they are lies about their unlimited internet plan. After use 5gb they will slow the internet down cut off. Do you guys believe that they have truly unlimited internet
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They call it unlimited because they don't charge per MB after you hit 5GB like other carriers do. I've been caped and it makes the phone almost worthless, but its better than paying 200$ because I went over plan.
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Unfortunately this doesn't work for us flexpay customers
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Well this sucks. I dont see how we are different from EM+ postpaid customers.
http://www.walmart.com/cp/Walmart-Family-Mobile/1076544
Except it doesnt include data? $45 dollars unlimited talk and text from walmart pretty good damm deal! Anyone try this out yet? using tmobil cell towers
* Must be an unlocked GSM phone or any phone that works with T-Mobile. Phones from other wireless providers may have some limitations on call quality and download speeds. So it would be perfect for my hercules....CANT WAIT! but fail no data
I compared it to the other options before I decided that for a flat 40.00 if i did not want/use data then it was cheaper and just as good to go with simple mobile. walmart still adds taxes on top of the 45 and you buy chunks of data. simplemobile does 40 unlimited text/talk and for 50? you add 1or2 gb data to the plan.
still for me, I stick to wifi for data and use 40.00 just talk and text, its all i need.
Ty for the reply
I wish there was an unlimited talk with no text and five gb of data. I could just use Google voice for text. Or am I asking for too much?
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I wish there was an unlimited talk with no text and five gb of data. I could just use Google voice for text. Or am I asking for too much?
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well... im pretty sure they know you'd do that... they'd make the price higher.
Greedy cell phone carriers! sending 160 characters cost nothing on the network.
This is what I use on my Vibrant and I use data.
You just have to change the APN on the phone to web.omwtoday.com
The first phone is $45 /month and the all others add $25/month so it works out well for me and the wife.
It's unlimited talk and text.
You do pay for extra for data, they give you some free data upfront but then you pay for it in "Webpaks" which are $40 for 1gig.
This works well for me since I use WiFi at home and work.
IM thinking maybe simple mobile because thay have data? i havent totally looked into it yet bu they have better data plans for cheaper
movieaddict said:
IM thinking maybe simple mobile because thay have data? i havent totally looked into it yet bu they have better data plans for cheaper
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Just be aware there is an undisclosed cap. I think its 2gb but some claim its 1gb. As I said earlier for just talk and text, i cant find a better option.
From the article:
"T-Mobile and Wal-Mart announced this morning a new pre-paid offering that will only be available direct from Walmart stores and through Wal-Mart and T-Mobile.com. Beginning October 16th, T-Mobile and Walmart will unveil a $30 unlimited web and text Monthly4G plan with 100 minutes of talk, with 10 cents per minute after the first 100 minutes."
This is interesting. I might switch to this since I rarely use minutes. And apparently we can use our Sensation 4G.
I might switch to this as well
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get that, then use google voice for phone talk (free for now) = win.
Google Voice on the phone is not a VOIP service. It uses tour cell service/minutes to make calls.
There is a way to make Google Voice into a VOIP device but it's not a native capability and you have to sign up for other 3rd party services and do all kinds of stuff to get it to work.
I use lots of minutes, thousands.
Not many will be able to stay under 100 .
Thats when the .10 cents a minute kicks in heheh.
Also T-Mobile still offers no contract Monthly4G plans:
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/monthly-4g-plans
Unlimited Everything, and 5Gigs of High Speed Data is $70/month.
I currently have an older plan, 500 minutes, Unlimited Txt and 5Gigs of HS Data for $59/month.
So yeah, this $30 plan isn't that great, especially if you use your phone as a *GASP* phone.
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Google Voice on the phone is not a VOIP service. It uses tour cell service/minutes to make calls.
There is a way to make Google Voice into a VOIP device but it's not a native capability and you have to sign up for other 3rd party services and do all kinds of stuff to get it to work.
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did not know that. thanks for pointing it out!
GrooveIP would still work for free phone calls if you have data
..or you guys could get smart and get Simple Mobile's $40 plan which includes EVERYTHING UNLIMITED. Inlcuding talk, text and 3G data or pay $60 and get "4G." No contract and no taxes. Runs on T-Mobile's network. Beat that.
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..or you guys could get smart and get Simple Mobile's $40 plan which includes EVERYTHING UNLIMITED. Inlcuding talk, text and 3G data or pay $60 and get "4G." No contract and no taxes. Runs on T-Mobile's network. Beat that.
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T-Mobil has a plan for $50 a month that has unlimited voice, unlimited text, and unlimited data with the first 100 MB at 3G/4G speeds, no contract or other fees, and it includes roaming so you get T-Mobil's network and ATT's network.
Beat that.
This isnt a bad deal since I barely use minutes thanks to wifi calling but I think ill stick with my $40 a month for 500 minutes and unlimited text/5gb web
The minute I save up enough to buy my Sidekick 4G, I'm heading for this deal.
Right here.
A quick little excerpt
The new flexible and affordable plan will provide Walmart customers with access to America’s Largest 4G Network™. In a survey of Walmart customers, approximately 60 percent cited that having a high-speed data network was a key factor in the purchase of a wireless service plan. With this new offering, available for $30 per month and no annual contract, customers can enjoy unlimited Web, with the first 5 GB at up to 4G speeds; unlimited text; and 100 minutes of talk, with 10 cents per minute after the first 100 minutes.
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Thought I might add that this will work with any 4G enabled T-Mo phone... just that you would have to pay the no contract price for the phone.
Nice find dude! That is actually worth cancelling my contract for, I barely use any minutes and pay about $60 a month now. if I cancel it's like $200 but I will be saving $30 a month so:
30x18= 540- 200= $340 of savings and no contract!!
Tnx dude for telling us. I am definately going to switch to that plan!!!!
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I'm actually shocked you guys didn't hear about it. I heard about it a while (I posted the article on my FB the 3rd) ago, but I posted it here to make conversation. I'm glad you guys were notified, because this is a killer deal imo.
so let me get thiz straight if u want that deal you have to go to walmart only to get it?
See, that's I'm not entirely sure about. It does say Exclusively at Walmart and it;s online store, as well as T-Mo's website, but how will you get the SIM card? Will it be shipped out to you?
I guess well just have to wait and see on the 16th. I'm going to go to a walmart store and check online nd see if I get it.
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Naw, I have unlimited everything and data plan
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Yesss, I'm very interested in this! Since I am not a huge talker but frequently text and use data this looks like the perfect option for mee
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Yesss, I'm very interested in this! Since I am not a huge talker but frequently text and use data this looks like the perfect option for mee
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That is exactly me! I never owned a 4G/3G phone before (I have the LX before they canned data, now it' sucks ) but I know I'm a HEAVY texter and I love to use data.
I asked my friend, who is on Sprint with the Evo if he uses 5GB/m, and he said he averages 3~4GB, so I know 5GB will probably be more than enough for me (Esp since there's wifi for data hogging things like video streaming)
And when I'm at home, I can just use the home phone, thus saving me on the 100 minutes when people like your girlfriend wanna "Hear your voice" -__-
wow great find! That's not a bad deal for people who don't talk as much as they text!
So how do I go about getting this now?
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So how do I go about getting this now?
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Walmart or tmobile website, starts Tuesday I believe
How do you get the new plan?
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I dont get it. I go to change my plan online via the mytomobile, but that option isnt there. It says webonly when I view the monthly plans and I dont understande how Im not able to just switch to that plan -_-
Ok i did a live chat with someone from T-Mobile and they said that I have to go to Walmart and get the sim card activation kit. He had told me to just order it off the Tmobile website then he said that he was told that I would need to buy it from walmart. which is really inconvenient for me since I had to travel from my small town to a town with a Tmobile store /:
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I dont get it. I go to change my plan online via the mytomobile, but that option isnt there. It says webonly when I view the monthly plans and I dont understande how Im not able to just switch to that plan -_-
Ok i did a live chat with someone from T-Mobile and they said that I have to go to Walmart and get the sim card activation kit. He had told me to just order it off the Tmobile website then he said that he was told that I would need to buy it from walmart. which is really inconvenient for me since I had to travel from my small town to a town with a Tmobile store /:
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Call walmart and see if they can ship it to you
Would this plan allow you to use Wi Fi calling without using your plan minutes?
No it won't, wifi calling always uses minutes unless you use a diff. App
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Voip Google Voice apn modding over 3g and 4g?
Saw that on t-mob 2g this will work fine for VOIP... what is t-mob doing to block or interrupt stuff like grooveip (VOIP) from snrb labs(avaliable on android market for 4.99). I read something about having to modify APN or something
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Saw that on t-mob 2g this will work fine for VOIP... what is t-mob doing to block or interrupt stuff like grooveip (VOIP) from snrb labs(avaliable on android market for 4.99). I read something about having to modify APN or something
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I haven't heard anything about that, I don't think they have caught on to it yet (they are just catching up to tethering and that's been around since 2008 on the G1) I know google voice works good, the one thing they said is you might not get as good of reception on prepaid because they borrow towers but I live in the city and get good 4g where I live/work, I think he might've been BSing me to get me to not cancel my contract though
I got tmobile and pay $50 a month. I need to reduce my bill since I'm unemployed. What plan do you guys suggest I get that gives unlimited calls and text? I dont care about data since I use wifi. Someone said I should get Google Voice and have the number forwarded to my cell and just pay $30 a month. What do you think is best?
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I got tmobile and pay $50 a month. I need to reduce my bill since I'm unemployed. What plan do you guys suggest I get that gives unlimited calls and text? I dont care about data since I use wifi. Someone said I should get Google Voice and have the number forwarded to my cell and just pay $30 a month. What do you think is best?
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I think only for you.. it is only for you. you can use SKYPE for without call charge.. it is better for you. because you are unemployed man..:victory:
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I think only for you.. it is only for you. you can use SKYPE for without call charge.. it is better for you. because you are unemployed man..:victory:
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Yeah but I still need to make real calls. I cant give people my skype number since it wouldnt be professional.
I would say your best bet would be google voice. I haven't used it since I've gotten my HTC One, but in my iPod Touch I was using an app called Talkatone. It allowed me to not only place calls over Wi-Fi but also recieve calls too. No carrier plan needed.
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Yeah but I still need to make real calls. I cant give people my skype number since it wouldnt be professional.
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What are you talk it ?
skype still make a cal anywhere. it may be cheap rate...
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What are you talk it ?
skype still make a cal anywhere. it may be cheap rate...
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You dont understand what I'm saying.
Straight Talk is good
You can get Straight Talk sim card online, works on AT&t's lines I believe. 1000 minutes and 1000 texts, I think it's 5 cents a minute after that limit and 5 cents per mb of data. Oh and it's $30.00 USD for a month. Just don't use any data. I think you can transfer your number, too. It's definitely the cheapest, besides t-mobile's own $30.00 USD a month for 100 minutes, unlimited text and unlimited 2G data with 5GB of 4G data. Very impressive but not many phone calls.
Att much better then tmo and $30 a month with unlimited voice and text with no net. Can use most any Att phone too.
I'm using for my first month the $45 pre pay and LG G3. Next month I will go to the $30 monthly with no net. $45 and up is unlimited everything.