I just saw TB at Fry for $39 only 8gb card but still. I paid $229 for mine. That lead me to think Why did I pay so much when I knew the inevitable would happen with in in 6 months. Was it the privilege of own the first Verizon 4G/LTE phone, the speed that 4G produces (at least if you are in a 4G area), the rumor that it would be upgraded to GB, or the 32gb card that came with for all the tunes and movies?
Nope. Mine reason was this. I am a network admin for a healthcare enterprise. In being such my view was "there is NOTHING better for security of emails straight out of the box then BES (Blackberry Enterprise Server)." But my wife needed a new phone and we got her DroidX. I liked it! So I figured I would get one to "Test" at work. Brought in an iCrap 4, a DroidX2 and the TB. The TB beat them both for speed, robust hardware and stock UI (BTW all you fanboys - at what point do you question the fact that you must enter a credit card number before the device will even work?).
Did it measure up to BB for security of emails. NOT chance! But it is so much more fun to use for everything else that I cobbled together a one-off VPN certificate for it and am using it now as work phone.
That's my reason what's yours?
My reason is that I was due for an upgrade and I was sick of my Eris. With a discount through the company I work for I paid a little less than $200 and have not regretted it a bit. Things drop in price over time as new things come out. Has happened for a long time and will continue to happen. If you're always waiting for the next cutting edge thing or best price you'll always be waiting.
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It's simple. It was and still is the best LTE device there is.
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It's simple. It was and still is the best LTE device there is.
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agreed although the 4g can still be wonky at times.
i got mine at best buy in june when my wife and i left sprint and moved to verizon. i payed $249 for the phone. my wifes phone was free so it worked out good. the tbolt is a good upgrade from my evo4g.
One reason only, LTE + grandfathered LTE unlimited data. I can always change to a different device and keep the contract if I buy outright, but I'm happy with my Bolt.
Got mine on release because I was bored of my R2D2 and it was the best phone out. I'm now a proud HTC fanboy.
Gotta admit I'm ready to jump ship for a dual core HTC phone though. C'mon Vigor
I am buying it now for one penny at Amazon.
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Because I needed a new phone and every other one sucked worse back in March?
Got mine because I wanted it, and it was free. I love free stuff
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One reason only, LTE + grandfathered LTE unlimited data. I can always change to a different device and keep the contract if I buy outright, but I'm happy with my Bolt.
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If you were grandfathered in, you'll never lose the unlimited data unless you leave, get shut off or change your plan.
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my reason is because i was unhappy with how slow the internet was on my T-Mobile Galaxy S 4G... the ads for verizon's blazing fast 4G caught my attention and i decided to switch. now 6 months later, still waiting for 4G in my area.....
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I just saw TB at Fry for $39 only 8gb card but still. I paid $229 for mine. That lead me to think Why did I pay so much when I knew the inevitable would happen with in in 6 months. Was it the privilege of own the first Verizon 4G/LTE phone, the speed that 4G produces (at least if you are in a 4G area), the rumor that it would be upgraded to GB, or the 32gb card that came with for all the tunes and movies?
Nope. Mine reason was this. I am a network admin for a healthcare enterprise. In being such my view was "there is NOTHING better for security of emails straight out of the box then BES (Blackberry Enterprise Server)." But my wife needed a new phone and we got her DroidX. I liked it! So I figured I would get one to "Test" at work. Brought in an iCrap 4, a DroidX2 and the TB. The TB beat them both for speed, robust hardware and stock UI (BTW all you fanboys - at what point do you question the fact that you must enter a credit card number before the device will even work?).
Did it measure up to BB for security of emails. NOT chance! But it is so much more fun to use for everything else that I cobbled together a one-off VPN certificate for it and am using it now as work phone.
That's my reason what's yours?
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Hmmm.. Personally I had a Droid X and I thought you'd need to have a 4G plan to get grandfathered into unlimited 4G, so I took the plunge with the TB. Turns out, that wasnt the case. Unlimited 3G would have grandfathered me in..
Everyday my TB battery is dead after 8 hours, I am so angry at myself. I could have kept my Droid X and saved my upgrade for the Bionic. Instead I ended up blowing 250 on the TB and now Ill end up having to buy a Bionic off contract
Just a massive waste of money...
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If you were grandfathered in, you'll never lose the unlimited data unless you leave, get shut off or change your plan.
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Never say Never. Its there equipment were riding on and if they think that they are not getting enough money they will kick us off the bus and make us buy a new ticket.
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Hmmm.. Personally I had a Droid X and I thought you'd need to have a 4G plan to get grandfathered into unlimited 4G, so I took the plunge with the TB. Turns out, that wasnt the case. Unlimited 3G would have grandfathered me in..
Everyday my TB battery is dead after 8 hours, I am so angry at myself. I could have kept my Droid X and saved my upgrade for the Bionic. Instead I ended up blowing 250 on the TB and now Ill end up having to buy a Bionic off contract
Just a massive waste of money...
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Crazed. That would suck! I did not have that experience stock but with some of the ROMs I just got done Testing (I Tested 9 ROMs and battery life was a key requirement. Look for my post tomorrow.) did have that issue.
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Hmmm.. Personally I had a Droid X and I thought you'd need to have a 4G plan to get grandfathered into unlimited 4G, so I took the plunge with the TB. Turns out, that wasnt the case. Unlimited 3G would have grandfathered me in..
Everyday my TB battery is dead after 8 hours, I am so angry at myself. I could have kept my Droid X and saved my upgrade for the Bionic. Instead I ended up blowing 250 on the TB and now Ill end up having to buy a Bionic off contract
Just a massive waste of money...
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Same here. I was extremely happy with the Droid X, I bought the Thunderbolt because Verizon was killing off the 1 year plans... I signed up on the last day and paid $320 on a 1 year contract. What a piece of crap. I was waiting for the Droid Bionic but it never came in time, hell the Droid Charge came but I was already out of the 14 day window to exchange the phone.
Wow I loved my x but uh the thunderbolt is awesome. I got it because my girlfriends charge has alot of issues. I have another upgrade in April. Btw I go for 12 hours between any long term charge running das bamf underclocked...
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my reason is because i was unhappy with how slow the internet was on my T-Mobile Galaxy S 4G... the ads for verizon's blazing fast 4G caught my attention and i decided to switch. now 6 months later, still waiting for 4G in my area.....
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And one of the slowest 3g networks out. But it works, thats why i left sprint.
I had the evo 4g and got the vzw version. Now im happy, and have 16 more months till upgradeable.... 20 mothers are killer
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... 20 mothers are killer...
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Huh?
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milan03 said:
One reason only, LTE + grandfathered LTE unlimited data. I can always change to a different device and keep the contract if I buy outright, but I'm happy with my Bolt.
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Agreed!
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Hmmm.. Personally I had a Droid X and I thought you'd need to have a 4G plan to get grandfathered into unlimited 4G, so I took the plunge with the TB. Turns out, that wasnt the case. Unlimited 3G would have grandfathered me in..
Everyday my TB battery is dead after 8 hours, I am so angry at myself. I could have kept my Droid X and saved my upgrade for the Bionic. Instead I ended up blowing 250 on the TB and now Ill end up having to buy a Bionic off contract
Just a massive waste of money...
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wow, probably could trade straight up someone for a droid x...
switched from t-mobile. Don't like at&t and wanted to get the unlimited data.
I love wp7, but wanted lte and prefer htc to samsung.
Related
Check this out:
http://www.androidcentral.com/
I may be canceling my ATT service if this Evo 3D lives up to the hype and specs...unlike the Atrix.
But these specs are unbelievable...their insane!
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I like to have coverage with my cell phone. Other than that small issue it looks like a sweet device.
Sprint? No thanks. I prefer my 3.2 down on at&t vs .2 with sprint in my area.
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Sprint? No thanks. I prefer my 3.2 down on at&t vs .2 with sprint in my area.
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3.2 down? haha
try verizon thunderbolt LTE 4G! 17MB down!!!
the only reason i staying with att cus they have the cheapest plan!
family plan starting at 59.99 VS 69.99 on verizon
25$ for 2gig data (i rarely go over 2gb) VS no point of paying 30$ data on verizon!
when verizon able to match att prices, i'm gone! i getting really tired of att BS fake 4G phones and fake 4G network!
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Check this out:
http://www.androidcentral.com/
I may be canceling my ATT service if this Evo 3D lives up to the hype and specs...unlike the Atrix.
But these specs are unbelievable...their insane!
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I would rather not have cell service that to go back to sprint.
netnerd said:
3.2 down? haha
try verizon thunderbolt LTE 4G! 17MB down!!!
the only reason i staying with att cus they have the cheapest plan!
family plan starting at 59.99 VS 69.99 on verizon
25$ for 2gig data (i rarely go over 2gb) VS no point of paying 30$ data on verizon!
when verizon able to match att prices, i'm gone! i getting really tired of att BS fake 4G phones and fake 4G network!
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So for me...if I'm not mistaking, with the 15% discount I get for working for that state, my ATT family plan comes to about $140...that includes 700 Share minutes, 2GB of data for both my Inspire and wife's iP3Gs. Family text messages
Now with Sprint and my 23% discount..I get 1400 Share minutes, Nights Free starting at 7pm, UNLIMITED data,UNLIMITED text and my bill was just under $120
That's why I'm wondering when exactly these devices launch on Sprint. Because if they launch within a month, I'm going to cancel my ATT service and grab one of these new devices.
I don't want the Atrix because of the locked bootloader, I'm not really feeling the Nexus S because of it has no SD Card slot but I may still grab it. I'm really looking forward hear about this Evo 3D. But if it fails to meet expectations like the Atrix, I'm just gonna stay with my Inspire.
I'm not to worried because we will Prolly get something along the lines of an inspire 3d LTE eventually...
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I like to have coverage with my cell phone. Other than that small issue it looks like a sweet device.
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Lol Me too Sprint doesn't even have service here in Mendocino County, beyond roaming on U.S. Cellular and Verizon that is.
netnerd said:
3.2 down? haha
try verizon thunderbolt LTE 4G! 17MB down!!!
the only reason i staying with att cus they have the cheapest plan!
family plan starting at 59.99 VS 69.99 on verizon
25$ for 2gig data (i rarely go over 2gb) VS no point of paying 30$ data on verizon!
when verizon able to match att prices, i'm gone! i getting really tired of att BS fake 4G phones and fake 4G network!
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I was messing around with my buddy's Thunderbolt the day they came out and couldn't get higher than 1.5mb/s. Maybe he doesn't have LTE coverage yet.
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I was messing around with my buddy's Thunderbolt the day they came out and couldn't get higher than 1.5mb/s. Maybe he doesn't have LTE coverage yet.
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http://network4g.verizonwireless.com/#/4g-network-verizon-wireless
^there you go...
i was tempted for the thunderbolt, but im just going to stick with at&t with the inspire until both their LTE networks have expanded beyond major cities. (should be pretty wild in 2 years huh?)
It's a sad thought, but I think Verizon is really killing it for us Android/smart phone users. Their new tiered plans will start July 7 and the prices are ridiculous. (80$ for 10GB) (30$ for 2GB) and more, but It's not that I hate Verizon. I'm new to them, I've only been with them for 2 months, and I love the quality of service I get. Good thing is we all keep our unlimited data due to our contracts having been signed before July 7th.
But it's like Verizon is trying to kick out all the smart phone users with their already overpriced plans. Att isn't looking any better, but when I look at Sprint (which I left for Verizon) and their new LTE contract and unlimited data it looks like a haven for me.
Now I love my Thunderbolt and will stay with it for most likely half my contract (maybe the whole 2 years) then switch over to Sprint because I really don't want to pay that much for data, I always go above 10GB sadly, I hope Sprint stays unlimited until then, or I could hope for the impossible. That Verizon will stop being greedy. :/
What are your thoughts on this? Will you be sticking with the new plans when your contract is over? or will you switch over to a new carrier? (if so which carrier?) I felt like making a topic about this to read other people's thoughts on this.
I have little choice where I live. It's Verizon or crap signal. Sprint has zero coverage here. I despise Verizon's policies and outright greed. The price on data plans and tethering was shocking when we got these phones (first smart phones for us). I had read some where that their agreement with the FCC when they bought the 700mhz spectrum for LTE is going to cause problems for their tethering plans. It was something about being required to allow tethering on that spectrum.
Regardless, I'm not a heavy wireless bandwidth user, but it would be convenient to be able to link my laptop up when I'm out in the boonies and need to remote into work. And not get raped for $20 every time I need it.
I only signed a one year contract. I hope my rates don't change when its over. Looks like ill be buying all my phones cash to avoid a data plan upgrade.
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Glad I got in when I did.
I don't use my data that much, or so I thought...but my bill every month is 6 to 8 GB. I know I can cut that back by downloading all the different ROMs and Kernals on my PC then moving them over...but man it sure is nice using LTE speeds to download 200 plus MB...
I'm not one to start rumors...only this discussion.
Anyone feel this might be a pre-cursor to an iPhone 5? I still don't believe it'll have LTE...
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It's a sad thought, but I think Verizon is really killing it for us Android/smart phone users. Their new tiered plans will start July 7 and the prices are ridiculous. (80$ for 10GB) (30$ for 2GB) and more, but It's not that I hate Verizon. I'm new to them, I've only been with them for 2 months, and I love the quality of service I get. Good thing is we all keep our unlimited data due to our contracts having been signed before July 7th.
But it's like Verizon is trying to kick out all the smart phone users with their already overpriced plans. Att isn't looking any better, but when I look at Sprint (which I left for Verizon) and their new LTE contract and unlimited data it looks like a haven for me.
Now I love my Thunderbolt and will stay with it for most likely half my contract (maybe the whole 2 years) then switch over to Sprint because I really don't want to pay that much for data, I always go above 10GB sadly, I hope Sprint stays unlimited until then, or I could hope for the impossible. That Verizon will stop being greedy. :/
What are your thoughts on this? Will you be sticking with the new plans when your contract is over? or will you switch over to a new carrier? (if so which carrier?) I felt like making a topic about this to read other people's thoughts on this.
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from what i heard on droidworld is that even when ur due for an upgrade u can still keep ur unlimited 4g plan. so u dont ever have to switch.
qman66 said:
from what i heard on droidworld is that even when ur due for an upgrade u can still keep ur unlimited 4g plan. so u dont ever have to switch.
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No offense...but I wouldn't believe that if Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny were working the counter at the VZW store.
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from what i heard on droidworld is that even when ur due for an upgrade u can still keep ur unlimited 4g plan. so u dont ever have to switch.
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From what I've heard as long as you don't remove data from your plan it will stay unlimited.
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From what I've heard as long as you don't remove data from your plan it will stay unlimited.
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There are only a small handful of phones you can even buy and not be forced to use a data plan.
I would bet my money, if I were a gamblin' man, that when your contract is up...you will be forced to tiered data IF you get a new handset and sign a new contract.
If you're renewing a current unlimited data plan, you will keep your unlimited data. It will apply to new service contracts only.
I skated on unlimited data for 3 years after a 5 gig cap was placed on sprint's aircards because I kept renewing my original contract.
Now, once you let your contract lapse, without renewing it, you will be subject to changes with your service when you do sign back up.
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This is gonna suck for us flash addicts. Since every Rom we download is about 300 mb. Time to seek treatment.
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Eh I'm all for hard capped plans.
das BAMF sense 3.0 rocking the bolt
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Eh I'm all for hard capped plans.
das BAMF sense 3.0 rocking the bolt
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I agree with the exception that if I'm paying for a set amount of data I shouldn't have to pay extra just for the right to tether.
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I agree with the exception that if I'm paying for a set amount of data I shouldn't have to pay extra just for the right to tether.
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And I agree with that. As I stated in the other thread lack of included tether is my only issue with the rumored plans/prices
das BAMF sense 3.0 rocking the bolt
I don't get where people think verizon is so expensive. Compaired to other carriers vzw is not that much more expensive, and even cheaper in some scenarios. Now boost mobile or cricket may be cheaper but that's like walking into a cadillac dealer and *****ing that the cts-v you're looking at is more then the 1998 Taurus you seen down the street. If you want to deal with sprints ****ty service go with them... I'm sure Walmart has some cheap prepay options too. You are paying for a service, you get what you pay for. You pay 29.99 for unlimited 4g data on your phone and ***** because they want to charge you if you choose to enable a different data service on your phone? So you think for the meisly 30 bucks a month you should be able to use 100gbs of bandwith tethering your pc and seeding 50 torrents? All they want is another 29.99 to tether, and guess what, that's unlimited too! On top of that they gave it to you for free for three months for buying your phone.. I can't wait for teired data. And another FYI, Verizon currently does not charge to use mobile hotspot on their tabs, guess why? Because you pay for teired data, they actually don't care how you you ur data, you bought it! Who needs to use 10 gigs of data on their phone a month? I use my phone constantly for work and play, stream Pandora for hours, and have never hit five gigs... Download all your firmware on ur home WiFi network if you want to download straight to Ur phone, or use Ur data cable ( they gave that to you for free too ) home WiFi not fast enough? Drop it and get Ur 29.99 tethering plan, bet that's cheaper then what Ur paying Ur isp now
Quit *****ing, what are we a bunch of 16 year old kids working at the local fast food joint? You shouldn't be carrying a 250 dollar phone in that case, that's not financially responsible at all.
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stayin100 Please use sentence breaks, paragraphs, etc. Your wall of text is unreadable. Not trying to be mean.
The whole reason I got the Bolt instead of holding out hope for the Bionic was because of this. Needless to say when the day comes that I dont have unlimited data, I'll be switching to sprint.
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Quit *****ing, what are we a bunch of 16 year old kids working at the local fast food joint? You shouldn't be carrying a 250 dollar phone in that case, that's not financially responsible at all.
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Dude, did you type that wall of text on your phone? LOL That's just sick . I like reading and think that if people put more effort into what they wrote, this would be a more informed world instead of posting 2-3 line paragraphs. I for one applaud you for your wall of text. I bow at you doing it on your Thunderbolt. lol.
That said, love your last part there that I quoted. Agreed 100%. I'm all for saving money but no one is forcing us to use smartphones.
Lol I would have used better grammar if I was not mobile atm...
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No offense...but I wouldn't believe that if Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny were working the counter at the VZW store.
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If you don't change your plan you can keep renewing for the same price with the same features.. so you can keep renewing your plan and keep unlimited data
It's also hilarious how people think sprint will stay unlimited forever. Everyone seems to have forgotten how their own ceo who preaches unlimited has said that they were looking at a switch as well.
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Quit *****ing, what are we a bunch of 16 year old kids working at the local fast food joint? You shouldn't be carrying a 250 dollar phone in that case, that's not financially responsible at all.
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If it wasn't going to cost more than my phone's value each month in data charges, you might be right. However, for those of us who actually use the phone for work or anything else with high data usage, the new changes are ridiculous.
If they don't grandfather users, I'll be dropping my family plan. I already pay $250/mo for 5 lines - mine is the only one with high usage (data/voice/txting) due to work.
Hey guys thanks in advance for all your help,
Currently i'm rocking a Atrix 4G which I love. Great screen camera, Dual core etc. and it's rooted. With the rumors of Unlimited LTE ending on July 7th I don't want to miss another unlimited data bandwagon as I tether quite a bit.
What i'm wondering is should I do it. Selling my Atrix for the Droid Charge in order to have the Unlimited LTE. I love having my Atrix and will the Charge live up to it? You guys wiill know best so thanks a bunch
Ps. Whats the chance the Droid Bionic will launch with a special "Unlimited Data" promotion?
Till next time
Bionic won't come till august sorry to pop people's bubbles. You won't be able to get unlimited data. They used these phones as a way to get us used to 4g so we would upgrade to new dual core phones that use lte. Either we get a new non unlimited plan or pay retail price.
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rocketboy6885 said:
Hey guys thanks in advance for all your help,
Currently i'm rocking a Atrix 4G which I love. Great screen camera, Dual core etc. and it's rooted. With the rumors of Unlimited LTE ending on July 7th I don't want to miss another unlimited data bandwagon as I tether quite a bit.
What i'm wondering is should I do it. Selling my Atrix for the Droid Charge in order to have the Unlimited LTE. I love having my Atrix and will the Charge live up to it? You guys wiill know best so thanks a bunch
Ps. Whats the chance the Droid Bionic will launch with a special "Unlimited Data" promotion?
Till next time
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It depends on how you use your phone. If you do a lot of multimedia related or processor intensive or huge multi-app (multi-threading) then the dual-core will definitely make a difference (stick with Atrix or wait), but if its just normal phone related stuff then the charge will be more than sufficient.
The only thing you need to be prepared for is that if you get the Charge, you will have to root and clean/flash it. The way it comes from Verizon it just plain sucks...but once you do get a different kernel and possibly ROM it will fly!
Cheers!
P.S. Verizon's LTE network is mcuh faster and has far better ping times than AT&T
Coming from an Atrix to a Charge I have no regrets about making the switch. Even though the Charge has only a single core it is still has one of the best single core chipsets found in mobile devices. For me Lte speeds are much more of a sell then a slightly faster phone. I though it was going to be rough going from a dual core phone back to a single core but it really was not too bad.
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Bionic won't come till august sorry to pop people's bubbles. You won't be able to get unlimited data. They used these phones as a way to get us used to 4g so we would upgrade to new dual core phones that use lte. Either we get a new non unlimited plan or pay retail price.
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You still get to keep it if you have an upgrade or buy phone full price as long as your a customer before the 7/7/11
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Heres what i'm thinking
If Unlimited LTE really does end i'll buy the Charge off contract before the Unlimited Data ends. I'm hoping that some of these leaks are actually true about the Droid Bionic and it might come out the July 4th weekend and I can snatch that. Along with the extension of free mobile hotspot this seems somewhat feasible
If not i'll buy the charge and wait out for a better dual core phone, but at that point at least we'll have the unlimited data plan. vs the tiered...$80/10gb thats just theft
As of right now, after 7/7/11 you will be able to upgrade your device and keep your unlimited plan.
@androidcentral: Verizon's new data plans broken down in complete detail http://bit.ly/jKDldQ #android
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rocketboy6885 said:
If Unlimited LTE really does end i'll buy the Charge off contract before the Unlimited Data ends. I'm hoping that some of these leaks are actually true about the Droid Bionic and it might come out the July 4th weekend and I can snatch that. Along with the extension of free mobile hotspot this seems somewhat feasible
If not i'll buy the charge and wait out for a better dual core phone, but at that point at least we'll have the unlimited data plan. vs the tiered...$80/10gb thats just theft
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I am not sure that would work... Im I don't know about others, and but when I picked up my charge they actually changed my data plan, and an I am not sure if that would let you keep unlimited. This is just conjecture based on how mobile companies work, so take it with a grain of salt.
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I've read Verizon will in fact allow you to keep the plan when upgrading phones
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I meant they actually have a listed 4g plan thats different than 3g. Thats why im not sure if thats the same as upgrading to another phone using the same radio... Ie if you change, them moving you from unlimited 3g to limited 4g
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Ahhhh good point! Becase after the tiered plans start 3G and" 4G" aren't differentiated. Well done!
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Read the link I posted earlier. It explains EVERYTHING leaving absolutley no room for speculation.
There is no such thing as 3g or 4g data plans. DATA plan is a DATA plan. Which means UPGRADING to a 4g phone (now or after 7/7/11) does NOT change your plan in anyway, in regards to pricing or amount of data they allow you..... For now. If your a new customer, or add a new line AFTER 7/7/11, then you're screwed.
Read the link. You guys are making this WAY more complicated than it is.
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Bionic won't come till august sorry to pop people's bubbles. You won't be able to get unlimited data. They used these phones as a way to get us used to 4g so we would upgrade to new dual core phones that use lte. Either we get a new non unlimited plan or pay retail price.
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Luckily I just got my Charge two weeks ago and I have 90 days at Costco to return for another phone. Great option without having to change plans.
rocketboy6885 said:
Hey guys thanks in advance for all your help,
Currently i'm rocking a Atrix 4G which I love. Great screen camera, Dual core etc. and it's rooted. With the rumors of Unlimited LTE ending on July 7th I don't want to miss another unlimited data bandwagon as I tether quite a bit.
What i'm wondering is should I do it. Selling my Atrix for the Droid Charge in order to have the Unlimited LTE. I love having my Atrix and will the Charge live up to it? You guys wiill know best so thanks a bunch
Ps. Whats the chance the Droid Bionic will launch with a special "Unlimited Data" promotion?
Till next time
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Don't switch if you wanna tether... verizon charges your bill when you tether with the popular tether programs like barnacle and wifi tether.... if you don't believe me ask any experienced android person in here or google it...
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Coming from an Atrix to a Charge I have no regrets about making the switch. Even though the Charge has only a single core it is still has one of the best single core chipsets found in mobile devices. For me Lte speeds are much more of a sell then a slightly faster phone. I though it was going to be rough going from a dual core phone back to a single core but it really was not too bad.
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You are only able to use 1 core at any given time so each phone is equal in speed. Atrix sucks... it's a gimmick phone with bs laptop netbook crap
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I've read a lot of post about at&t being a terrible network and blah blah blah. I want your opinion on it. I've been with at&t for a long time. I've been with them when was 'Cingular'. Now I've noticed since the atrix and inspire have came out, my network has been very inconsistent. Are you noticing this too? And is it enough to make you switch?
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I'm generally happy with speeds and service. Minus the major spots (JFK, LAX, any sporting event) i've never had issues.
I too have been with them since cingular. I have noticed no change. Its the same service I had with my iphone. /Shrug
Ppl were complaining when I had that too But as far as Data was concerned it always worked. i could Stream movies or Sirius any time all day/night.
Still do/can. I don't use the phone part of my cell phones tho so I may have a skewed opinion. I think I currently have 4000+ Roll Over minutes
Ya if I paid for my bill id switch ATT sucks ass ill be on Verizon when my dad makes me start paying
ATT is a bunch of crooks I don't know why my dad puts up with it always some extra charges on there and they never take it off my dad had to call 3 times to get the 9.99 for ATT navigator off my line I kept telling my dad my phone doesn't even have that stupid app cuz I deleted all the bloatware
My girlfriend also works for a ATT call center and they teach them to slam and cram peoples accounts because they think no one will notice the goverment should of never let them buy out t mobile.
ATT got ride of there unlimited plan luckily im grandfathered in
But they put a cap on t mobile unlimited plan after they bought it I think its 5gb then u just get super slow speeds after that
There a giant corperation and there hungry for nickels and dimes
I suggest everyone who pUsh there ATT bill to take a close look at it
Oh one more thing there home dsl internet has a cap on it also 150 gb a month most people won't hit that ya bit if you have netflix streaming you'll hit it every month in my opinion alkida needs to pit there focus on blowing ATT up and not towers
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Ya if I paid for my bill id switch ATT sucks ass ill be on Verizon when my dad makes me start paying
ATT is a bunch of crooks I don't know why my dad puts up with it always some extra charges on there and they never take it off my dad had to call 3 times to get the 9.99 for ATT navigator off my line I kept telling my dad my phone doesn't even have that stupid app cuz I deleted all the bloatware
My girlfriend also works for a ATT call center and they teach them to slam and cram peoples accounts because they think no one will notice the goverment should of never let them buy out t mobile.
ATT got ride of there unlimited plan luckily im grandfathered in
But they put a cap on t mobile unlimited plan after they bought it I think its 5gb then u just get super slow speeds after that
There a giant corperation and there hungry for nickels and dimes
I suggest everyone who pUsh there ATT bill to take a close look at it
Oh one more thing there home dsl internet has a cap on it also 150 gb a month most people won't hit that ya bit if you have netflix streaming you'll hit it every month in my opinion alkida needs to pit there focus on blowing ATT up and not towers
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Wow that was so hard to read I think My brain vomited.
ATT has not been approved to buy T-Mobile yet.....Altho they will most likely get it.
Alkida? My God what the hell......
There, their, and they're.
There is a place. Like hey i am going over there.
Then we have the word Their, It shows possession. Like that is theirs.
We also have they're or, they are. As is they’re over there, you can see their car. See these, ............ .. . . . .<--- these are the periods you left out of your entire post.
Verizon and att both have subpar performance for price. Generally all American providers are horrible.
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Wow that was so hard to read I think My brain vomited.
ATT has not been approved to buy T-Mobile yet.....Altho they will most likely get it.
Alkida? My God what the hell......
There, their, and they're.
There is a place. Like hey i am going over there.
Then we have the word Their, It shows possession. Like that is theirs.
We also have they're or, they are. As is they’re over there, you can see their car. See these, ............ .. . . . .<--- these are the periods you left out of your entire post.
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Lol. I'm trying to remember if this is the same poster I had punctuation issues with recently.
Txts alot, was the excuse, I believe. I wonder if teachers/professors accept that as a valid reason these days.
I'm sad with the speeds I get overall with ATT but I'm in a contract. Plus the phones are fun
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It's the same person LOL i don't use periods on my phone if i was on a computer that would be a different story haha
Your lucky my phone didn't auto correct to something else I sent my boss a text one day and was trying to spell kati yet somehow it became marijuana let's just say I don't work there any more bahaha
ATT is very dirty you should hear half the stories my girlfriend tells me when she gets home
One person had 600$ in long distance charges all because they didn't have a 5$ a month plan
And the worst part is the lady didn't make any of the calls someone tapped into her line and wracked all that up here's another one
Customer calls and complains that he's being charged overages inhospitable cell phone bill for data when he presumed he had unlimited turns out some store employee changed his account to the 4gb plan when he came into the store to add a line. Theres a period ROFL bahahaha
Sorry but any company that puts a limit in the internet is f'd up in my book whether or not its cell phone or home phone its just flat out ridiculous PERIOD
And for anyone with ATT home service I bet you got a lil 5$ a month service line protection plan on your bill and I bet if you ask to remove it'll still be there or it will be back in a matter of time.
They teach their (yes I do know the difference ) employees to slam and cram all kinds of Crap service plan just one of many little extra charges you will catch on your bill
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It's the same person LOL i don't use periods on my phone if i was on a computer that would be a different story haha
Your lucky my phone didn't auto correct to something else I sent my boss a text one day and was trying to spell kati yet somehow it became marijuana let's just say I don't work there any more bahaha
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I don't know why, but I like you. Haha
Are you sure because I've already seen tmobile - ATT comercials on tv about there merge
Awwww thats sweet
I'm gonna hit your thanks button
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Thanks for all the replys guys but i won't be switching anytime soon because in my area (southern California) I have good signal and decent speeds. Sprint doesnt have good signal(in my area), Verizon is too expensive for me and t mobile isnt in the picture. When at&t and t mobile merge fully, we will be the national largest 4G network so why switch now?
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I really haven't had any problems out of them. Of course, I'm not the one paying the bill either. Lol. If I have a problem my mother-in-law can get it corrected with no questions asked. If I was using mobile data more than WiFi, my speeds wouldn't be that drastically different. D/l speeds are around 3.5 mbps, both mobile and WiFi. U/l speeds are 1.5 mbps on mobile, and .3 mbps on WiFi. I had iWireless prior to being added to the account, which runs on the Sprint network, and out here in T county TN, Sprint's service is terrible. With ATT, I actually get service at places that Sprint doesn't cover. My opinion is, after researching plan options from ATT and Verizon, that with the new data plans, Verizon is the most money hungry carrier of em all. 100 dollars for 5gbs per month? At least ATT you get 2gbs for only 30 dollars. With the options we currently have with ATT, if we got the same thing with Verizon, we would be charged over 300 dollars a month.
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I really haven't had any problems out of them. Of course, I'm not the one paying the bill either. Lol. If I have a problem my mother-in-law can get it corrected with no questions asked. If I was using mobile data more than WiFi, my speeds wouldn't be that drastically different. D/l speeds are around 3.5 mbps, both mobile and WiFi. U/l speeds are 1.5 mbps on mobile, and .3 mbps on WiFi. I had iWireless prior to being added to the account, which runs on the Sprint network, and out here in T county TN, Sprint's service is terrible. With ATT, I actually get service at places that Sprint doesn't cover. My opinion is, after researching plan options from ATT and Verizon, that with the new data plans, Verizon is the most money hungry carrier of em all. 100 dollars for 5gbs per month? At least ATT you get 2gbs for only 30 dollars. With the options we currently have with ATT, if we got the same thing with Verizon, we would be charged over 300 dollars a month.
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Agreed. And yours is $30 for 2gb? Here you get 2gb for $25, but I have unlimited and I havent seen my unlimited data being capped
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There has been no big change. Been with AT&T since 2000>>Cingular>>AT&T. If anything this backhaul thing is an improvement in my area. I get good customer service, albeit with Enterprise Customer Care...and yes they still try to cram stuff I don't need at me. I think most sales peeps are like that. I just take it upon myself to withstand the onslaught. There have been times I have found stuff on my bill that I didn't want / believe I asked for. Just call them up, and they have retro'd my bill every time with usually no fuss, and usually an apology. I can be down with that. Due diligence and direct/firm/clear and not a-holish communication goes a long ways in my experience...
Lol. Too funny
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meiguoguizi said:
There has been no big change. Been with AT&T since 2000>>Cingular>>AT&T. If anything this backhaul thing is an improvement in my area. I get good customer service, albeit with Enterprise Customer Care...and yes they still try to cram stuff I don't need at me. I think most sales peeps are like that. I just take it upon myself to withstand the onslaught. There have been times I have found stuff on my bill that I didn't want / believe I asked for. Just call them up, and they have retro'd my bill every time with usually no fuss, and usually an apology. I can be down with that. Due diligence and direct/firm/clear and not a-holish communication goes a long ways in my experience...
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One thing I forgot to mention. The great customer service
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tweaked said:
I don't know why, but I like you. Haha
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I know why after looking at your post in that other thread a couple up from this one...
Your "blowy removed" is an instant cult classic.
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Agreed. And yours is $30 for 2gb? Here you get 2gb for $25, but I have unlimited and I havent seen my unlimited data being capped
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Yeah, $30 is how much they charge us for the 2gb plan around here, which is around the Memphis area. I've just got the $15 200mb data plan as I only use data on WiFi exclusively. You have the "true" unlimited that ATT used to have. Users who had the plan back in their iPhone days, prior to upgrading to the Inspire, won't see their unlimited data capped. I think they feel it would be bad business to cap the data of former and current iPhone users with the old unlimited data plan. Good thing you got it when they still offered it.
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The only reason I use ATT is because it works at every military base i've been to where other phone companies don't. That being said I will be jumping to verizon once my contract is up haha
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Well my sister used her upgrade today, and switched to the share everything plan after the guy told her we were using under 4gb a month. Lies? I've been consistently using 20gb+ a month.
Something sketchy is going on. It was good while it lasted, I guess.
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Yup I switched to it (share everything) eliminated my unlimited data plan I think share everything was a ploy to get rid of all the grandfather unlimited data users
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I switched too. We aren't heavy data users and the bill was dropped 10 bucks.
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I GOT THE UNLIMITED BACK!
My mother got very pissed when the verizon guy said she's going to have $150 in overages due to my data usage this month so far. That didn't fly, and needless to say, the guy changed it back very quickly
So there is hope if you call to change it back quickly.
Use 100GB next billing cycle
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Use 100GB next billing cycle
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There is no such thing as savings when considering share everything.
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cmg5461 said:
Well my sister used her upgrade today, and switched to the share everything plan after the guy told her we were using under 4gb a month. Lies? I've been consistently using 20gb+ a month.
Something sketchy is going on. It was good while it lasted, I guess.
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I consistently use around 500MB a month, how do you use 20GB?
Seriously though, of course it was a ploy to get rid of the grandfathered plans, to a degree. Considering ATT said at one time that most people use less than 2GB of data and Verizon's site suggests that most people use between 1-3GB of data, I don't see what the problem is allowing those on unlimited data plans to remain so. Thankfully, I have WiFi.
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I consistently use around 500MB a month, how do you use 20GB?
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Who gives a ****?
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cmg5461 said:
I GOT THE UNLIMITED BACK!
My mother got very pissed when the verizon guy said she's going to have $150 in overages due to my data usage this month so far. That didn't fly, and needless to say, the guy changed it back very quickly
So there is hope if you call to change it back quickly.
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tell your mom to add me to her plan
I use about 15-20gigs a month on Netflix, and for tethering when I'm at work to play online games on my laptop, and to update and download steam games as I only have a 1.5 connection at home vs a 30Mbps for 4g
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Glad you got it back! I use 13+ gigs on mine and I'm connected to wifi at home haha
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There is no such thing as savings when considering share everything.
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For some there are. When we came back to Verizon from Sprint we piggy backed off of my in laws business plan. Him switching to share everything dropped his account by $150 and that is AFTER adding our 3 lines. I just use WiFi when I'm home, our home internet is unlimited through our local telephone company.
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Well, I have a 10Gb limit / week at college, so all of my big downloads go onto the data plan. This month I downloaded autocad inventor 2013 for giggles. But at work I am constantly using google drive to transfer photos from my phone to use in my work place. I'm taking about 100-200 pictures a day of various tests. It is just easier to transfer them that way than pulling out the usb drive and fussing with drivers on corporate computers.
Yeah i didnt have $600 to pay for the phone to keep my unlimited plan. So i got pushed onto the 2gb plan last week when i upgraded the phone. Is there any way I can get unlimited back?? I really want to use this phone a lot more then i did my old dinc. It sucks the 2gb limit is going to **** me over. How did you get it back. I really want it back!
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I'm on wifi at home and at work so I barely use any data.
I still preordered to stay on unlimited, just on principle.
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equisbox said:
Yeah i didnt have $600 to pay for the phone to keep my unlimited plan. So i got pushed onto the 2gb plan last week when i upgraded the phone. Is there any way I can get unlimited back?? I really want to use this phone a lot more then i did my old dinc. It sucks the 2gb limit is going to **** me over.
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You probably should have kept your dinc.
equisbox said:
Yeah i didnt have $600 to pay for the phone to keep my unlimited plan. So i got pushed onto the 2gb plan last week when i upgraded the phone. Is there any way I can get unlimited back?? I really want to use this phone a lot more then i did my old dinc. It sucks the 2gb limit is going to **** me over. How did you get it back. I really want it back!
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Lesson learned, don't take free upgrades.... you don't need the latest greatest phone for cheaper more than you need a lower bill. Wait a few months then buy one in the xda classifieds when the next greatest phone comes out. Tons of people will be clamouring to trade or sell there three month old phone. Then they can get enough money so there one week paycheck plus what ever they sell there phone for will give them enough to purchase the galaxy s4.
It happens in cycles here, I bought a galaxy nexus for 250 on eBay like new for Verizon about a month ago. When this phone first came out it was going for close to 600 or more in the forums. Grant it, it is getting older but the tech really is not improving much. Unless you think a quad core will make a difference playing angry birds?
I will never willingly give up my unlimited data for the next best device. I may be behind, but guess what I'm streaming data over 4g in my house that has an unlimited Wi-Fi connection already, and i don't care.
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Honestly,
Firstly, verizon has a pretty great network.
I came from ATT and I can attest to the problems they have with data. Being that I lived in Las Vegas, a highly urbanized center with over a million people, and actually one of the very first 3g networks in the country, a place that should (that is SHOULD) have a massive infrastructure, I can tell you that ATT has huge issues in terms of network reliability and consistency.
So now it comes to Verizon and their network. Seeing as they have invested a massive amount into building a pretty good 4G LTE network, and that they honestly do provide great service, is it too much to ask them to want to make a profit? Probably not.
Do not get me wrong, I am not in any way saying that they do not make enough money. My recent arguments with them that led me to nearly leave them should prove that. I managed to get my way, but that way actually involved me having to also give up my unlimited data plan.
What are you doing each month that requires 20gb of data. I would wager that a lot of that usage would be mobile hotspot, or using your phone in a rather unconventional manner.
So now the question is whether it is reasonable to expect you as the end user to use their product as they would imagine you should. You are not racking up 20 gigabytes of usage being an average user, are you?
So then they come out with tiered plans.
Guess what, you choose what fits your needs, and make concessions. We all do this every day. You do not NEED to have a car that goes 250 mph, you may purchase one, and you pay a huge premium for that.
Back to the point here.
For years and years, we in the united states had silver spoons in our mouths in terms of mobile data. It was always unlimited. The minutes and text messages cost us money, and the phone companies could not really monetize data, or they just did not want to until they noticed that they were losing calling minutes and text messages to apps that would do the same things.
Now they want to charge for the services they provide.
And people suddenly have an ISSUE with this?
Do you pay a flat rate for all you can consume water?
Or heating oil, natural gas or whatever else you use to keep warm in the winter?
Does Shell or Exxon sell you an all you can eat plan for gasoline?
Does water flow free, as much as you can use, forever and ever?
Data is more like a utility than ever, and in the coming years, decades, etc the world and commerce will be largely measured in access to data and services.
Just deal with it, and learn to connect to wifi, or do whatever else you need to do without sucking bandwidth and then complaining when they want to make you know... money off of you for using THEIR services.
So can i still cancle the phone upgrade and go back to the dinc? And will that lead to getting my old plan back? Ive only had the phone for week.
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