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Fellow Nexus S'ers, please assist me in a decision that needs to be made by tomorrow.
I have AT&T. I want T-Mobile (or do I?).
Thanks
Only you can answer this. Are you happy with your AT&T service? Have you ever had Tmo before, and is it good enough service for you where you live? If so, then Tmobile (IMO) would be the way to go.
Tmobile is cheaper, and (personally) I've never had a dropped call with Tmo - not to mention awesome CS! Been with Tmo for about 8 years, never considered AT&T. Good luck!
Like Bmerz said I would only switch if you don't like ATT. I have had both and can only say that ATT has better overall coverage, but Tmobile's customer service is 10X better than ATT.
Tmobile's coverage in most cities is about the same, but if you travel and rely on cellphone coverage while in rural areas keep ATT.
I'm okay with at&t, but I was gonna switch at the beginning of the year to T-Mobile for the N1, but decided not to. I'm gonna do it.
But I still don't know if i want a contract for a cheaper price. What do you guys think about that? I hate being locked in to contracts.
Again, only you can answer this. If you can afford the upfront cost of the NS ($529), then going without a contract is probably (in the long run) the way to go. But if you're on a budget, then unfortunately doing a contract and getting the phone for less (upfront $199), would be the better solution for you.
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Tmobile's coverage in most cities is about the same, but if you travel and rely on cellphone coverage while in rural areas keep ATT.
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Pretty accurate statement there....
I had ATT for several years but now have Tmobile (I switched for a Nokia N900 a year ago, then of course got the n1, as well as a myriad of other phones).
Anyways - Tmobile is cheaper $80 vs $90 if you're on contract. $60 vs $90 if you're on even more plus (which I am). EM+ and not having a contract is awesome... just in case some other carrier peaks my interest, I can switch easily. Tmobile has HSPA+ right now, at&t doesn't. At&t in my area doesn't have the best speeds.
There is this perception out there that TMO is a low quality carrier, when in reality they're completely fine (and their customer service has a reputation for being top notch). Sure they don't have coverage everywhere, but for HSPA+ and the cost, it's really good.
If you have HSPA+ active in your area, its a no brainer.
I have been with T Mobile (and Voice Stream before it changed the name to T Mobile) for over 13 years. They have been very good to me. I really would not consider switching to any other carrier at this point in time. Their CS is the best in the Business. I personally think they will be getting some really great phones coming up next year. As for right now IMHO I don't believe there is a phone out right now that tops the Nexus S or even rivals it at the moment. I have the N1( which I am in process of selling) the MT4G and a Vibrant. Also going to sell the MT4G(great phone but am not confident messing with it , like roms etc. due to security measures etc) I like the Vibrant the best at the moment as I feel it is easier to install roms etc and recover it if something wild happens. I am eagerly anticipating the Nexus S which I hope to receive tomorrow. I would not switch from T Mobile they go the extra mile for long time loyal customers
I'm on my parent's AT&T family plan, so they pay for my Cell (I had T-Mobile year ago on my own, but disappointed with their Androids so I went to AT&T and joined my parents).
I'm buying the Nexus S full price, so I'll see how it handles EDGE on AT&T first, if it sucks, I'll drive a couple blocks to my T-Mobile store and get the Even More Plus no contract plan for $60 a month and transfer my number over.
It's folly to give a general recommendation because it will all depend on where you live. I really like T-Mobile, but that's only because I have very good coverage where I live.
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It's folly to give a general recommendation because it will all depend on where you live. I really like T-Mobile, but that's only because I have very good coverage where I live. I couldn't possibly recommend it to you unless you live in the same city.
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It's folly to give a general recommendation because it will all depend on where you live. I really like T-Mobile, but that's only because I have very good coverage where I live.
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I agree with this.
Always choose your carrier first (based on location)
Then choose the best phone that carrier has.
If Att & Tmo are equal coverage then I would go with Tmo since they are a nicer company (price and customer service wise) to their customers.
I am a long time T-Mobile customer and I'll buy it in full price to keep contract intact.
If you can get decent T-Mobile service around your city, especially your house, and you can get T-Mobile 3G, it's a no brainer. T-Mobile's speeds are lightyears ahead of AT&T
I believe you can get T-Mobile and try it out for a certain amount of time to test it out in your area. I think the window is either 30 or 45 days. Ask a T-Mobile rep in your area for more info.
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What has been said here already is true. I've used both AT&T and T-Mobile and while my coverage was a bit better with AT&T, the way they treated me as a customer was downright unacceptable. They deserve to be at the bottom of Consumer Reports.
I've had much better service/coverage with T-Mobile than I did with AT&T. Customer service has been waaaaaaay better with T-Mobile as well. If you aren't stuck with AT&T, my vote is to sign a 2-year contract with T-Mobile.
Is there an EM+ for the Nexus S? I'm strongly weighing the paying the ETF on my AT&T account and grabbing something in the morning. As long as I have unlimited data I'm fine...
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Pretty accurate statement there....
I had ATT for several years but now have Tmobile (I switched for a Nokia N900 a year ago, then of course got the n1, as well as a myriad of other phones).
Anyways - Tmobile is cheaper $80 vs $90 if you're on contract. $60 vs $90 if you're on even more plus (which I am). EM+ and not having a contract is awesome... just in case some other carrier peaks my interest, I can switch easily. Tmobile has HSPA+ right now, at&t doesn't. At&t in my area doesn't have the best speeds.
There is this perception out there that TMO is a low quality carrier, when in reality they're completely fine (and their customer service has a reputation for being top notch). Sure they don't have coverage everywhere, but for HSPA+ and the cost, it's really good.
If you have HSPA+ active in your area, its a no brainer.
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Is there an EM+ for the Nexus S? I'm strongly weighing the paying the ETF on my AT&T account and grabbing something in the morning. As long as I have unlimited data I'm fine...
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Of course, you just buy the phone outright (529) and sign up for EM+ at $60 / month.
Only reason to be on at&t is for the iPhone, otherwise T-Mobile will meet your need and for less
i have a uk vodafone desire, its custom with aosp roms and us unlocked.
I am going to new York for a week and i need to get a pre pay sim, mainly just for data, i don't care about calls and texts as i just want access to email and Skype to call home.
I have looked at some of the sites, but i dont know which one to get, can anyone recommend one?
I have a truphone simcard here.
which i need to pay£10 to get the membership this will give me local rates in uk or usa no matter where i am then i can buy a USA number for £5 and then buy some credit maybe £10 may do.... so that's £25 about $50, so i guess thats the bench mark. The desire is quad band so should work over there.
Did you take your trip already?
Your UK Desire doesn't have any 3G bands for the USA, so you'll be stuck with 2G/EDGE. T-Mobile USA has a $1.49/day data pass that is "unlimited". They throttle after 30 MB daily usage, but the speed reduction only shows up in 3G mode. You won't get 3G so you won't notice. It'll just be slow all the time...
If you want faster than EDGE you'll need a separate device.
Missed it. As been already. Bought a samsung fakeberry while I was there. Expensed the topups. Was just for email, for 5days.
But thanks I will look at t. Mobile next time. I bought at&t..... they suck. With the new job I will be going NYC regularly.
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Missed it. As been already. Bought a samsung fakeberry while I was there. Expensed the topups. Was just for email, for 5days.
But thanks I will look at t. Mobile next time. I bought at&t..... they suck. With the new job I will be going NYC regularly.
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Okay, well if you will be visiting the USA regularly, you may want to consider buying in the US a phone with T-Mobile US compatible 3G frequencies. Most of the T-Mo US phones also have UMTS 2100 for the UK, so you'll get 3G back home.
Be warned, T-Mo US is pretty choppy too, but you get a better deal for data than AT&T.
Another option as long as we're talking new hardware - you could buy a prepaid MiFi device from Virgin Mobile USA (CDMA carrier, runs on Sprint's network) and purchase data for that. Use the wifi on your phone to tap into that instead of data roaming; and you can also run your laptop/tablet/etc on it. It won't do you much good anywhere outside the USA, but for some this is a viable option.
Hi all,
I am interested on purchasing a Nexus S from ebay to replace my G1. I do have a couple of questions before I jump both feet in it:
1- Does the Nexus S even work on the Roger's network in Canada? I got 2 years left on my contract.
2- I am guessing that the sim card from my G1 be used on the Nexus S?
3- Are there known performance issues with Nexus S/Rogers? Should I root the phone (CM7) to work better with the Rogers network?
Thanks in advance,
Heeter
man... if you are in the GTA area
buying it off P-mall will cost you less than buying it from eBay
and you even get to TEST it in the store before you check out, on eBay, you might get SCAMmed if it's a defective device, it's a huge hassle to recover your money back via paypal
1) yes it works Quad Band great as phone, EDGE only unless you have AWS 1700+2100 (up link & down link)
2) of course, normal size SIM card, not the micro size ones
3) no problem at all, ROM performance have nothing to do with network you are using
Hey AllGamer,
Thanks for your response!
What is P-Mall? I live in Edmonton, not Toronto. Would I be able to order online from this PMall?
Also, I didn't know that there was 2 sizes of SIM cards, Which one is the one I have on the back of my HTC Dream?
Finally, what is EDGE? Is this something that I have to ask of Rogers out here in Edmonton? Will the Nexus S work without this EGDE?
Thanks again, AllGamer.
Heeter
P-mall = Pacific Mall
4300 Steeles Ave. E,
Markham, Ontario
L3R 0Y5
Tel: (905) 470-8785
Fax: (905) 470-9234
there are like 20+ cell phone stores inside that mall, and you can barter for price reduction.
but since you are in Edmonton... i guess Pmall is out of the question, unless you plan to take a trip here in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) in the next few weeks/months
There are people from as far as Florida/California that will drive all the way here to shop at that mall... (it's kinda crazy if you ask me)
EDGE = 2G / 2.5G
HSPDA = 3G (also known as H) or 3.5G
HSDPA+ = 4G (not yet available for the public in Canada, but already being tested in small groups Windmobile, Telus, Bell)
Normal SIM card = lots of extra plastic and a corner chopped off
Mini SIM card = all the plastic material removed, only the SIM chip remains
Awesome, Thanks for your responses.
I do have a full size SIM card. I just looked at it, lots of plastic around chip and a corner is cutoff.
No Plans to travel to T.O. in the near future, . I was assuming that PMall was a store, not a whole mall.
My phone is currently HSPDA from Rogers, so it will be the same for the Nexus S.
Thanks for the great info.....
Heeter
Not sure why people would drive from Florida to shop there when they could just get a nexus S in the US from best buy for $99 and break the 2 yr contract early and only pay a $200 ETF plus a month of service ($30 voice plan) and $35 activation fee. (I happen to be from FL and live in Toronto lol)
I haven't been to pacific mall recently but I doubt you could find a brand new Nexus S there for under 600 cad. The prices I see for phones in those shops are always astronomically high when I compare it to US prices... or even local kijiji or craigslist ads.
Anyway, to the OP: the Nexus S doesn't have rogers/ATT 3G frequences, so it would only work on edge. Wait for the ATT version to be released and then reconsider. OR switch to wind and pay $40/mo for unlimited everything and stop burning money by being a rogers customer lol.
Thanks Dinan,
What is the wind mobile network specs? I do know that this was the first and last contract I ever sign with rogers again. I am at $50/month with no voicemail.
Thanks
Heeter
Well if you've never heard about Wind then you should probably check out their website. Their coverage is a lot less than what rogers offers, but if you live in a downtown core like Toronto or vancouver (or edmonton, I think they have service where you are) it's pretty good. They had a holiday miracle plan which was $40/month for unlimited voice nationwide (and even to the U.S.), unlimited 3G data, unlimited internationally, and voicemail. I think they have a plan which offers almost all of that (except U.S. calling) for $45/month.
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Thanks Dinan,
What is the wind mobile network specs? I do know that this was the first and last contract I ever sign with rogers again. I am at $50/month with no voicemail.
Thanks
Heeter
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you should not be buying the nexus s right now if you plan on using it with rogers. the nexus s will not work on rogers 3g network, so its pretty much a waste. you will be stuck on EDGE service which is slightly faster than dial up 56k.
the nexus s is supposed to be coming out with a rogers 3g version in a few weeks to a month, so really it would be wise to wait until the proper version is released.
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you should not be buying the nexus s right now if you plan on using it with rogers. the nexus s will not work on rogers 3g network, so its pretty much a waste. you will be stuck on EDGE service which is slightly faster than dial up 56k.
the nexus s is supposed to be coming out with a rogers 3g version in a few weeks to a month, so really it would be wise to wait until the proper version is released.
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Great, Thanks for your input, RogerPodacter.
Will it be issued through rogers? Or will it be sold through Google to work on rogers network?
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Heeter said:
Great, Thanks for your input, RogerPodacter.
Will it be issued through rogers? Or will it be sold through Google to work on rogers network?
Heeter
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It will likely be sold direct from Google unlocked, but with rogers 3g bands. So you prob won't be able to get it cheap on contract.
However strong rumors claim that rogers did plan on officially selling it, so who knows. We'll just have to wait and see. Should be very soon if It's going to happen.
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you should not be buying the nexus s right now if you plan on using it with rogers. the nexus s will not work on rogers 3g network, so its pretty much a waste. you will be stuck on EDGE service which is slightly faster than dial up 56k.
the nexus s is supposed to be coming out with a rogers 3g version in a few weeks to a month, so really it would be wise to wait until the proper version is released.
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+1
Used my nexus s on rogers for a month and couldn't handle the data speed, edge is way to slow.
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So, this summer I am moving to the U.S for one year (Salt Lake City, Utah to be precise.) Never been there, so I have no idea which carriers offer the best customer-service, coverage, and of course prices.
Please tell me YOUR opinion
Verizon is highly expensive compared to everyone else, they've got a decent selection of phones but it will cost you. Customer service is pretty bad. I don't think they carry Windows Phone but don't quote me on it. Network is most expansive but CDMA - so only "world phones" can work outside the US.
Sprint is decent in price, phone selection is highly limited. Only a few really stand out, EVO 3D, GSII, seems they're gonna get the HTC One X though. Good customer support. Also CDMA.
AT&T is moderate, okayish prices and good phone selection, mainly the GSII and the GNote. Customer support is fine. Decent network but they're 4G HSPA+ network is a third of the speed of T-Mobile's.
T-Mobile is usually the cheapest and their phone selection is fine (Sensation, GSII, soon to be One S.) Their network can be limited at times, and the HSPA+ speeds range from 1Mbit to 14Mbits, sometimes more. Customer support is awesome.
It really depends on your location, check coverage maps and if all items are equal, Tmobile has the best selection of phones at the bottom end of the price range. Tmobile does not block tethering, but their new plans may restrict the amount of data at 4g speed. I am on an old family plan that has 5 lines, we pay $10 for unlimited texting for the whole account, $20 for unlimited (5gb) 4g speeds per line and $89.99 for 1800 shared minutes with fav 5 on each phone. Hope you like to ski or board, Utah has the best snow in the world.
Verizon sell the HTC Trophy which is a decent phone. Depends if WP7 is your cup of tea but I assume you're looking to keep the Sensation but use it on another operator?
Depends exactly on what you want.
Speed? If you have Verizon LTE in the area you'll be, they're the tops. Blazing fast.
Coverage for voice? Verizon.
Price? T-Mobile.
Coming from 7 years with Verizon for company business, their voice coverage was better. No iffs, ands or buts. That being said, we went to T-Mobile to carve 1/3 off our pricing...and I'll tell you from my experience over the past few months, they have about 90 to 95% as good of cell coverage where my company does business (All of Michigan)
Verizon will charge you for data overages. T-Mobile "may" slow you down.
Verizon will charge you for roaming. T-Mobile has no extra roaming charges inside the continental US. (IF a TMO tower is not in the area you'll be, you can roam to ATT for free)
T-Mobile offers wireless calling. If you're in a building or spot with bad cell service but has WiFi available, you can switch over to it.
I think T-Mo's customers service is better. Their pricing and plans are 100% certainly better.
But I will say Verizon's network is larger and stronger. Is it worth the price? Your call. For us, it wasn't.
Outside of the main cities and main highways, there is no tmobile coverage in Utah. I was vacationing out there at the national parks and had no coverage nearly the entire time
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Outside of the main cities and main highways, there is no tmobile coverage in Utah. I was vacationing out there at the national parks and had no coverage nearly the entire time
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Yep...the coverage map (which is only a tool, not bible) says the same.
If you're in or very close to Salt Lake City...you'll be fine. Otherwise...probably SOL.
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Hope you like to ski or board, Utah has the best snow in the world.
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Yup, that's the main reason I picked Utah
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Verizon will charge you for data overages. T-Mobile "may" slow you down.
Verizon will charge you for roaming. T-Mobile has no extra roaming charges inside the continental US. (IF a TMO tower is not in the area you'll be, you can roam to ATT for free)
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Uhm,does this mean calls outside Utah cost extra money on Verizon, and it stays the same on T-mob?
dajogejr said:
Yep...the coverage map (which is only a tool, not bible) says the same.
If you're in or very close to Salt Lake City...you'll be fine. Otherwise...probably SOL.
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I'm probably gonna be outside Salt Lake City alot
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I am currently a Sprint customer and have been their customer since 2001. Over the past 3 years i have noticed a significant instability in internet service. A lot of people has been telling me great reviews on Atnt...which I am r eally surprised. Whats so good about atnt now? when i do switch in feburary, i will be either going to atnt or tmobile. any suggestions?
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I am currently a Sprint customer and have been their customer since 2001. Over the past 3 years i have noticed a significant instability in internet service. A lot of people has been telling me great reviews on Atnt...which I am r eally surprised. Whats so good about atnt now? when i do switch in feburary, i will be either going to atnt or tmobile. any suggestions?
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I've been happy with T-mobile, but I live in a major city. You can probably find coverage maps online.
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I am currently a Sprint customer and have been their customer since 2001. Over the past 3 years i have noticed a significant instability in internet service. A lot of people has been telling me great reviews on Atnt...which I am r eally surprised. Whats so good about atnt now? when i do switch in feburary, i will be either going to atnt or tmobile. any suggestions?
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I really depends on where you live and where you might be traveling to (and in between). Verizon has the best coverage, AT&T the second best, but they also have the worst plans. T-Mobile is fantastic if you're in a metropolitan area, and their plans and policies are unmatched, but if you're in a rural area or do a lot of driving between towns, you might find yourself without a signal. If you do a lot of traveling, it wouldn't be a bad idea to get an unlocked GSM phone and use it on a T-Mobile plan, and also pick up a pre-paid AT&T SIM (or one from an AT&T MVNO) to use while traveling in T-Mo's dead zones. That way you can enjoy T-Mobile's unlimited services but still be connected where they have no coverage but AT&T does.
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