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I am not sure how many were aware of this, because I honestly wasn't.
I was stopped by one of the Att reps a kiosk in the mall, and they asked me if I had unlimited txt. I was like yeah, I don't wanna add anything to my plan. They were telling me att currently has a plan were for the same price as unlimited txt you could get unlimited mobile to mobile (any carrier), and your minutes are only used for land lines.
I am sure some of you already know about this, but for those of you who don't, it's not that bad of a deal unlimited mobile to mobile ( any carrier) and unlimited txt for 20 dollars a month.
Yea they were doing this as a free upgrade a few months ago. I saw it on there facebook page that. I don't know for sure that they are currently doing it. I got this changed a few months ago. For anyone that doesn't have it i would recommend calling ATT about it and see about getting it added.
I'm on a friends and family plan. The primary account holder added this and didn't tell me. It's definitely cheaper than going to the next level of anytime minutes!
Yea I have 4 lines my parents have 2 me friend has one and I have the other with 700 anytime min. With this we might use 100 minutes a month. With that and roll over we never go over our minutes.
But I think the unlimited mobile 2 mobile is relegated to 10 numbers you add to your account...
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But I think the unlimited mobile 2 mobile is relegated to 10 numbers you add to your account...
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Not the one we added. The feature is listed as 'mobile to any mobile calling'
Yep that is how they listed it on mine.
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But I think the unlimited mobile 2 mobile is relegated to 10 numbers you add to your account...
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What you refer to is the A-list, which allows you to add 10 landline numbers that wont use your anytime minutes. What the op is referring to is the messaging add-on that allows you to call any mobile at anytime without using anytime minutes at no additional cost. It is only available with the larger plans. I got it the day it came out on family meassaging plan. This, combined with the A-list, allowed me to get rid of my landline.
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Yea we are not talking about the a list. That's a whole different deal. As the others have explained its unlimited mobile to mobile any number on any network. I don't recall what they call it but if you explain it most reps know what your talking about. I'm sure its probably what the guys above where calling it (mobile to any mobile calling).
Same here, got the unlimited mobile to any mobile with unlimited text when I signed up in march on a single line. Now I just need to get my hands on a iPhone 2g for the unlimited data plan switch, hard to find one without buying one out here in the sticks in eastern Oregon lol.
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stryfe2010 said:
Same here, got the unlimited mobile to any mobile with unlimited text when I signed up in march on a single line. Now I just need to get my hands on a iPhone 2g for the unlimited data plan switch, hard to find one without buying one out here in the sticks in eastern Oregon lol.
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Try looking on Craigslist. You might have to buy it but for unlimited data its worth it. Then just resell it.
I was asked this question as well when I went in to get my Inspire awhile back. It was explained to me that this is a service plan change not just some sort of promotional gimmick. Not sure if that is true but it might help us to save some minutes and, in the long run, lower the number of minutes we have to pay for each month.
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I was asked this question as well when I went in to get my Inspire awhile back. It was explained to me that this is a service plan change not just some sort of promotional gimmick. Not sure if that is true but it might help us to save some minutes and, in the long run, lower the number of minutes we have to pay for each month.
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You may be correct but it was just explained to me as a added feature just like txt messaging or data. I didn't have to change anything. The rep added it told me to restart my phone and it would be on there.
I have this as well. If you have "a list" and a Google voice number, you can add it to your "a list" as a land line and make all the non-mobile calls you want for free too. I've been doing the GV/a list thing for about 2 yrs.
This is the plan my family plan is using now, it's great.
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I have family unlimited mobile to mobile texting and calling. My texting plan costs me $30 for three lines, and my mobile to mobile calling and texting is included in this and my normal rate plan.
Also when I switched to the inspire they prorated because they changed my plan which they didn't do this to my girlfriends account. We both had grandfathered unlimited data plans from our iPhone 2g days. I am just tired of paying $150 for 3 phone lines. It sucks, lol.
Been using this plan 2mths now. Absolutely, 100%, without a shadow of a doubt worth it..
Just dropped the phone bill about a bone ^^
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This is a free feature from ATT, and is included if you have unlimited messaging on your plan. There is not restriction, any cell phone numbers in the us qualify and DO NOT use your minutes. I know this because I work for ATT. The feature is called ANY MOBILE.
For $84.99 I have unlimited data, unlimited mobile to mobile (any carrier), 450 land lline minutes and unlimited texts. I'm pretty happy with that.
So in April when i picked up my G2X i decided to go to the local Tmobile store to get my phone because i didnt want to wait for shipping and for once decided to save a few bucks and get the contract extension rather than pay outright.
when there setting everything up I was told I needed a new sim card for 4G.
I thought that was odd because I was already given a "new" 4G sim for that reason on my nexus one.
I specifically told the clerk i did NOT want the new 5GB plan because of the data throttling and wanted to keep my old plan. he said no problem.
I have since found out the hard way I am now on the 5GB plan and constantly get the throttle text message and its pissing me off.
Ive tried calling Tmobile and I always end up with someone who barely speaks English and doesn't understand what my problem is.
I explain i want my old plan and not to be data throttled and they read from a script explaining it doesnt cut off my internet or charge me extra.
has anyone dealt with this and succesfully got the old plan back?
even with constantly being on WIFI when its available ( and killing my battery )
i go over 5gb and it sucks.
Everybody got switched to 5GB, I don't think anybody wanted it either. You can't get unthrottled data plans anymore. The only thing you could do is "upgrade" to the 10GB plan.
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Well that blows, i was under the impression if you dont change your plan they are obligated to give you the service you've always had.
I havent checked the 10GB price but considering what I am paying now I doubt I will be willing to pay it.
it sucks paying more money for lesser service.
so far in the last few months I feel like Tmobile, My bank,insurance & Sirius have all bent me over & screwed me without dinner or a thank you....
Just curious, how long have you had unthrottled data? I got switched to the 5GB plan back in October of last year.
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How it was explained to me, T-Mobile always had the 5 gb limit. They just didn't enforce it automatically like they do now. It was hidden away in the fine print way back that 5 gb was the limit for high speed data, they just had no way of actually throttling til they got the 4g network up and running. So we are screwed. I can't even upgrade to the 10gb plan since I'm on and old myfavs family plan so its not an option for me.
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Just curious, how long have you had unthrottled data? I got switched to the 5GB plan back in October of last year.
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hard to say, Im a heavy user. stream stern on sirius all work day ( or while the battery lasts unplugged) lots of checking hotmail,facebook, web browsing,texting ext. not many calls
picked up the phone in April and started getting the throttling text messages in NOV
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How it was explained to me, T-Mobile always had the 5 gb limit. They just didn't enforce it automatically like they do now. It was hidden away in the fine print way back that 5 gb was the limit for high speed data, they just had no way of actually throttling til they got the 4g network up and running. So we are screwed. I can't even upgrade to the 10gb plan since I'm on and old myfavs family plan so its not an option for me.
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thats what i THOUGHT i was still on. i was supposed to be on the myfaves plan with unlimited android from the G1 days.
seems like these days not only does your dollar not go very far but it seems like you have to take it and like it because there are no better options.
especially with cellular providers.
sucks I finally get a phone how i want and now i cant find decent service for it in south FL lol
The 10gig plan is an extra $60. I have 2 devices with this service And its still not enough. Got throttled in the first week this month. Off to buy a hotspot tomorrow.
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mustangtim49 said:
The 10gig plan is an extra $60. I have 2 devices with this service And its still not enough. Got throttled in the first week this month. Off to buy a hotspot tomorrow.
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Wait, it's $60 on top of what you're paying for phone/messaging ?
You are guys are lucky you don't get throttled until 5gb. The two major carriers in Thailand throttle you down to Edge speeds on 3G after reaching 2Gb on one and 3Gb on the other on their so-called unlimited data plans.
You can get a sonic hot spot for 20 a month???
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I checked my plan for the first time in ages the other day; did not bother checking because it's been the same for the last 5 years (unlimited everything), and I too found that I was switched over to their 5gb. I'm usually on wifi but I'm not looking forward to getting throttled.
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The 10gig plan is an extra $60. I have 2 devices with this service And its still not enough. Got throttled in the first week this month. Off to buy a hotspot tomorrow.
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Hotspot has the speeds as the cell phone data plan. If you use 5gb in a week then the hotspot is not going help you. your going to pay $79.99 for 10gb of data with a hotspot.
Gotta feed the need. It itches for most
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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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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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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.
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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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Even tho I have T-Mobile?
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If u have the classic plan unlimited data for tmo is 30. If u have the value plan its 20. Its suppose to be TRUE unlimited.
So if u have a smart phone already(I have the sg2) can simply tether(share) mobile data from ur phone to ur tablet. Saves u $$150!
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Shop around, however I'm in Australia.
I pay $12. Monthly, no contract, for 1.5GB data, $500 worth of calls a month.
I think 3G is the way to go, otherwise if I wanted something light and portable, I'd just get an ultrabook.
My Note cost me 599. AUD, 16gb 3G version.
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In Australia it's a no-brainer as you can get a pre-paid sim from just about anywhere (even the local 7-Eleven) and still get great low data rates with no contract.
I can get top-ups that are valid for 365 days - great for low usage or letting your use change a lot from month to month - but it's still only $15/GB - which in Australia is decent.
As for whether you can just wifi-tether with your phone, well you could but to me that is just that little bit extra hassle - tempting me to use the tablet less. To look something up on the tablet would mean pulling two devices out - one from your pocket and one from your bag - and it'd be easier just to use your phone instead. It'd probably mean I'd be tempted to use the tablet a bit less.
Buy 3G. Tethering will kill the phone quickly and you will be left with nada
my only concern is if i get the the 8000 will it work with my t mobile SIM card? Like make call send text/MMS and 3G not EDGE ?
You would have to compare the frequencies that work in the states for AT&T and what the note 10.1 uses...
I know Telstra here in Oz has decided to go their own way with 4g making ANY 4G phone I buy here COMPLETELY incompatible in any other country and any 4G phone I can buy less overseas won't work on Telstra's network at 4G speeds...
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my only concern is if i get the the 8000 will it work with my t mobile SIM card? Like make call send text/MMS and 3G not EDGE ?
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If you are on AT&T you will get HSPA+, no problem.
References:
http://www.att.com/network/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_HSPA+_networks
Starting tomorrow at&t will be offering double the data for the 15gb and up data packages. Get your data on!
http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/27/6...bles-data-in-largest-mobile-share-value-plans
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Do you guys think it's worth it in the long run?
If you use a lot of data, yes.
I got duped into dropping my unlimited. Huge mistake. These phones destroy through data. Get as much as you can if you actively use your phone off Wi-Fi.
I upgraded mine earlier. I agree with the post above. Get all you can out of your data is the best advice I can give.
How much does it come out to single line? With all the service charges and stuff?
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Do you guys think it's worth it in the long run?
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Yep.
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How much data do you guys use? Just curious because I'm cheap and have the 2gb data plan
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How much data do you guys use? Just curious because I'm cheap and have the 2gb data plan
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With my 3 lines my family uses around 10gb. My preteen uses 7 of the 10. Now I don't need to worry about his usage.
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Just did mine. You can do it through ATT.com, under the change plan option.
It surely won't hurt! Basically free double data if you're already on a family share plan.
I have a big family (Wife and four kids) so that's 6 cells and two tablets... You do the math! We had 15 gb and kept going over.... So now 40 seems like all the data we'll EVER need (yeah right!) But it's still cheaper than buying one gb of overage for $15.
Nice thing is, you're never locked in to a data plan ATT will always let you change without a contract so if something better cones along, go for it!
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How much data do you guys use? Just curious because I'm cheap and have the 2gb data plan
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probably average 6 gb per month. I am on wifi alot or I would be alll over this deal 30 gigs for me would be umlimited
I read in the terms that if you are using a phone that was purchased on the 2year upgrade then you can't have this plan.
Did I read that correctly?
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I read in the terms that if you are using a phone that was purchased on the 2year upgrade then you can't have this plan.
Did I read that correctly?
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2 of our 4 phones are on contract and they are included in the plan.
I got this last week. My corp discount kicked in too so my 6gb data costing $120 is now 30GB at $85. On Sprint had two accounts at $260 total. Moving all to AT&T. Ill be at $160. No unlimited data but Sprint is the dirtiest scummiest carrier on Earth and I won't hit 30gb unless I spend weeks on the road. AT&T is going to eventually get back to unlimited data. The price wars are going to force them to.