|
Roneth posted:Country/Provider: United States/Verizon *Disclaimer I sell Sprint I agree that either Sprint or TMobile is the way to go. Both have much lower plans because A. they dropped the retarded $20 a month for unlimited texting and B. they vastly lowered their data plans. I actually carry TMo and Sprint still (HTC G1 and BBerry Tour), since I have a sprint employee plan i pay next to nothing. If you don't want to sign a contract, go with TMo they are the only provider who has this option. You can get an Android phone for $500 (or split onto the billing at $20 a month) with $79.99 for unlimited everything, no discounts. Sprint with contract you can get the Moment or Hero at $179 (after $100 mail in rebate) with the Everything Data plan of $69.99. Plan includes unlimited calling to any cell phone (verizon, att, sprint whatever), unlimited text, unlimited data, navigation, etc. 450 mins for calling landlines, nights/weekends at 7pm. You CAN get a discount on this plan, which is what makes it that much cooler. Coverage for TMo and Sprint are of course not as good as Verizon Coverage. It isn't bad, i don't have many if any problems traveling (both roam at no extra charge) but i would check your coverage. Any questions just let me know.
|
#
¿
Jan 8, 2010 19:06
|
|
|
|
| # ¿ Apr 19, 2024 15:03 |
|
|
Splizwarf posted:Country/Provider: USA - Northeast Virginia / anyone There is no cheap broadband plan. Cricket's Broadband card seriously sucks in that Cricket coverage sucks, it wont roam either, so that's why it is $40 a month. The big 4 are ALL $59.99, 5GB cap, 2 year contract. No way around it. This is the one time Verizon has the best price, deal and coverage. Now for tethering you can get certain smartphones and tether them. Phone companies tech charge $15-30 a month on top of data plans, but for certain phones you can sneak around it. Depends on coverage in your area, TMobile is the easiest to do this on but i doubt they have 3G in your area. I pay bout $65 a month for my TMobile, unlimitedf data, texting, 1000 mins and I have tethering on my Android G1 (Tmobile doesn't know).
|
|
#
¿
Jan 9, 2010 20:01
|
|
$60 a month is twice what I pay for phone service. It looks like Alltel was running an unlimited package but in my area Verizon has eaten them.
|
Splizwarf posted:Will Verizon or Sprint let me rock a Mifi and a USB broadband dongle on the same account for that $60? No. It would be like having 2 phones on one phone number.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 10, 2010 17:21
|
|
|
900ftjesus posted:Why would you not recommend EPRP over Everything Data? More minutes, less cost. Because I have not known of its existence. I sell Sprint, but i work for an indirect store, so i can't sell that plan so i have not known of it. Checking it out over on the Sprint plan, obviously if you can get it great. @Nate Fisher the problem is you just resigned contracts. Did you get new phones/contracts on ALL 4 lines (looks like you did)? You can use the upgrade on any phone for any line. You are on the data plan which means you are a premier customer (or should be). Your MAINLINE is eligible for an upgrade every year, so just give it another 8 months. The phones you got are all pretty good phones. Hey quick question, what is SERO stand for, still getting used to the abbreviations here.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 11, 2010 01:19
|
|
|
Miss Fats posted:# Country/Provider: USA/ATT They're both great phones, and ATT and Verizon have the same exact monthly plans. Verizon DEF has a better network, but i will admit ATT is great, just their 3G network is a bit screwed up and not as expansive. I use the G1 and have a Mac. Does not "sync" yet (rumor is they are working on that, but just a rumor), but it basically acts as a flash drive. So when i throw music on it, i just drag and drop. Not as pretty as the iPhone, but I personally prefer it anyway for organization. They will both do what you want them to do. in terms of "syncing" it depends on what you want to sync. If you use ANYTHING google Droid beats the pants of iPhone, Android does a fantastic job at integrating gmail, gcal and all that. iPhone of course will sync much better with ical, itunes, mobile me, anything apple. If you use yahoo get iphone, for whatever reason android has loads of trouble with yahoo. Both are even on exchange support, fairy good but not near as good as blackberry. Only difference on GPS is Droid has FREE turn by turn directions. Keep in mind apple is probably releasing a new iphone in June. Any software will work with the 3GS, just something to remind you of. Also, just because you are eligible for an ATT upgrade does not mean you are out of contract. I would check. Verizon has the better network and i personally love Android, it is more versatile than Apple and can do more. But, its really a personal preference. If you are really happy with ATT, love iphone, just stick with what you really like.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 11, 2010 01:28
|
|
|
Miss Fats posted:I don't use much google yet, but I am working as a professional political operative and a lot of what the campaigns I work on do is use GCal etc. which is why I'm looking into that (plus GPS is crucial when I'm out of my home area). I think I will seriously look into the droid tomorrow. I am a hardcore GCal user, Android all the way. Note, iPhone will do it (i have an ipod touch) but it will not be quite as good. If you get an iphone let me know, i know how to setup push for Gmail, GCal and contacts.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 11, 2010 04:08
|
|
|
Mogomra posted:
Check the TMo coverage map in your area. I mean, its Verizon, TMobile, Sprint have Android. Def the newest ones are on Verizon and TMobile. If you want the best coverage Verizon and the Droid, just keep in mind its a bit more expensive a month. No way you an do a Droid and stay in the $60 range. $30 for internet $20 for unlimited texting on Verizon (note ATT is the exact same).
|
|
#
¿
Jan 11, 2010 15:18
|
|
|
Mogomra posted:Ok, that's what I thought. Thanks, Duckman! Ywah, but i gotcha covered here. On Verizon you CAN have just Voice and Data, and with GVoice i highly recommend it. That will save you $20 on that texting, although you'll want to either A. Have $5 texting in case anyone textes that number or B. Block texting (GVoice goes through the internet, won't be blocked). Keep in mind GV does not get push, so it takes bout 5-15 mins to get texts in my experience. So $39.99 for Voice (450 mins), $30 for data = $69.99 Minimum on Verizon plus tax. You are eligible for any corporate dscounts, plan does include Verizon-Verizon unlimited but NO fav 5. Fav 5 is on any higher voice plans. In Verizon speak, that's the Basic 450 plan plus a smartphone data feature.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 11, 2010 19:25
|
|
|
sharkytm posted:Country/Provider: USA/AT&T Some tips for either Verizon or AT&T. A. You will have to update your plan when you upgrade or make changes. Just how they do it. Verizon and AT&T are the exact same price plans monthly. B. Texting: If they are hue texters just get the everything unlimited ($30 a month for the family), if not $5 per line for 200. Just get the unlimited. C. Data: Both companies add on $30 a month per line for data on Smartphones (Blackberry, iPhone, Palm, Nokia/Symbian, or WinMo). Absolutely required. D. Both ATT and Verizon now have top ten, so you can put 10 phone numbers in addition to your unlimited M2M. Kinda nice. Not applicable on the lowest plans. Example: Verizon: Select Plan (unlimited Texting) $179.99 for 3,000 mins Unlimited Text included, all lines $9.99 for 3rd line $30 per smartphone line = $60 (assumption Wife gets smartphone) N/W at 9pm, but you have top ten. Estimate $10-20 a month if you want earlier nights. Total: $259.99 plus tax plus possible earlier nights. Also, factor in you could probably get a corporate discount depending on where you work. Could lower bill by $40 a month or maybe more if you don't need that many mins. Would come out the same on ATT, they just call it something different. I personally have found all smartphones to be really functional now a days, it really is a lot personal preference. Business email wise Blackberry still beats iPhone and Android. I personally love Android, the Droid is stellar, but i would also recommend Blackberry Bold 2/Tour, they really do great if overshadowed by iphone hype. Fianlly, i do feel android, because it is more open, offers more options than the iPhone. Alos, for your wife if you go to Verizon check out the Palm Pre Plus, it will be there within a month and is a great phone for many people looking for that iPhone style. Or the Droid Eris. Duckman2008 fucked around with this message at 19:58 on Jan 12, 2010 |
|
#
¿
Jan 12, 2010 19:52
|
|
|
sharkytm posted:Thanks for the info. I've been asking some other folks, and the general consensus is: Wait a few months if possible, and let Android penetrate a little further. Ideally, I'd be able to get an Android phone that's rugged, and has a full kb. No way sprint will do that. I recommend trying out Virgin Mobile, they work off sprint towers so its similar, but still not the complete same. Better answer would be to borrow a friend's sprint phone for a day.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 13, 2010 01:44
|
|
|
SamDabbers posted:You can sign up for Sprint and cancel the service within 30 days no questions asked. True, but you will pay a restock fee (varies by store) and pay obviously for your service time.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 13, 2010 16:11
|
|
|
audist posted:Country/Provider: USA/T-Mobile You should be able to keep your plan data and text only. All carriers do offer that option, they just don't like people A. knowing and B. they do charge more than if you bundled data on a voice plan. Ex: on Verizon i believe it is $40-50 for just data only (no text), whereas it is $30 on a voice plan. Not sure on TMo's plans but i am sure they can do something similar. As long as you are happy with TMo stick with it. It sounds like you want Android, that Nexus 1 is the most badass and powerful, but there are other options. I'd recommend the MyTouch, you can get your data plan, and either pay for the phone outright or setup a paymen plan of $xx a month for the phone over xx amount of time. No contract. Very nice.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 14, 2010 18:22
|
|
|
mobn posted:Which one of these is the least crappy?: http://www.uscc.com/uscellular/SilverStream/Pages/b_showphone.html?zip=53511&mkt=607780&tm=0 If US Cellular is like any other provider they will require data plans with smartphones. Almost all phones with WiFi are smartphones. Looks like your stuck. Only possible solution is WinMo, since those phones have been around a while sometimes carriers are willing to let customers get them on lower plans and then block the data. But this usually kills pic messaging, and usually wi fi no longer works anyway. New blackberry curve is otherwise exactly what you want. Gotta pay more to get more now a days.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 14, 2010 21:02
|
|
|
mobn posted:Okay, well that puts that requirement right out the window. I cannot afford the 20-25 dollars a month they want for internet service. Will the Motorola Crush do the other things I want? It looks like the least crap of the remaining options. Otherwise I guess I'm stuck just getting a less ancient flip phone. Yeah, any keypad non-smartphone is your best bet.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 15, 2010 02:43
|
|
|
Prosthetic_Mind posted:hey, Newegg is currently having a sale which includes an unlocked Palm Treo 750 for $130, is it worth it to upgrade from my POS Pantech Matrix, or are there bugs or issues with it that make it less worthwhile? Do you have a data plan? ATT, or any carrier, would now require a data plan with that phone. Call them first and check. Treo 750 is a great phone, just older. I prefer the Palm software over WinMo. Not near as elegant now as Palm WebOS, but good.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 15, 2010 17:38
|
|
|
Prosthetic_Mind posted:I might have to upgrade from my current $10 a month to a $30 a month plan, but now that I have a job it's an expense I can afford. When the time came for me to upgrade this summer, I was out of a job and out of money, so I had to opt for a free phone. Now that I have a little bit of disposable income I can afford that sort of thing. I'm seriously considering that, unless you can recommend a better phone for under $150. Well with a two year contract blackberries should be in that range, but it sounds like you aren't due for an upgrade. Just Keep in mind palm isn't innovating much with Treo software, its def a solid solid phone, just don't expect updates.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 16, 2010 06:14
|
|
|
To both, the LG Env 3 is one of the best regular phones you can get on Verizon. However, Verizon has just changed their plans, and that phone will REQUIRE a $10 data plan. Just a heads up.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 17, 2010 02:41
|
|
|
IDemandSatisfaction posted:Country/Provider: USA, ATT If you are staying on ATT your only other choice really is the blackberry bold 2. Blackberrys are very good phones, i have the tour and i love it. Pick your carrier first, then the phone you want. Probably either Blackberry or an Android phone.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 17, 2010 16:13
|
|
|
Godzilla07 posted:The Bold 9700 is really the best choice if you want that keyboard. RIM knows how to make keyboards, unlike Motorola and Palm who put awful keyboards on the Pre and the Droid respectively. The Droid keyboard is just bad while the Pre keyboard is tiny. The only gripe I have with the BlackBerry is the UI and third-party apps situation but I don't use too many apps on my BlackBerry. That's probably because there aren't very many good third-party apps for my uses. I could write a long essay on RIM and the BlackBerry but I won't. I disagreee, Blackberry has been around for years, and as a result there is actually a pretty decent support of apps for it. They just aren't all on the app store, and sometimes they do cost more. I went from Android to BBerry and was quite surprised.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 18, 2010 05:01
|
|
|
belle of my ballz posted:Choosing a cellphone is actually driving me crazy. I have read hundreds of reviews, watched more then a dozen videos on youtube and I can't make up my goddamn mind. Blah my Android works with my mac, I have so much music i have to dragand drop in itunes anyway. But anyway, sounds like you won't be happy right now with any pick. I recommend (seriously) taking a deep breath first. Then either get the Storm 2 or wait for the Tour 2 on Verizon. Only thing iPhone potentially is better at is the website thing. BBerry now has a good web browser (opera mini).
|
|
#
¿
Jan 18, 2010 14:51
|
|
|
900ftjesus posted:He's in Canada. *forehead slap*
|
|
#
¿
Jan 19, 2010 19:20
|
|
|
poemdexter posted:I'm heading to the Dallas area for my first real job and my parents want me off of their AT&T plan as soon as I can afford it comfortably. Soooo..... Dallas is a bigass city, so i would assume all 4 have good coverage there. Blackberry Curve/Tour or HTC Hero on Sprint. Sprint Plan: $69.99 a month. Unlimited data, text, GPS, Turn by Turn Nav, unlimited calling to any cell phone. 450 mins for landlines. You get upgrades (new phones) every year. Plan qualifies for discounts, so like, if you work for Wal-Mart, military, krogers, bank of america, wherever, you usually can get a discount on your monthly bill. Not quite as good coverage as Verizon, but way cheaper. T-Mobile is also very well priced, especially if you want to buy your phone outright and avoid a contract. Either one seems to do better right now than ATT or VZ.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 20, 2010 03:12
|
|
|
900ftjesus posted:Why not Sprint EPRP with 50 extra minutes for $10 less per month? Because I keep forgetting about it!
|
|
#
¿
Jan 21, 2010 00:22
|
|
|
Splizwarf posted:I'm about to buy a Verizon Mifi for $50 with the 2-year $60/month 5gig data plan. The Sprint MiFi CANNOT do 4G. Same with Verizon, the MiFis were made before 4G/LTE so neither will ever be able to do 4G. Sprint is starting to reverse itself, however for 3G internet I do recommend Verizon, they just have better coverage and the pricing is the same. If you live in a city Sprint actually may get 4G by the end of the year, so the only reason to go with Sprint is if you want 4G (the new Overdrive on Sprint does 4G), which will mean faster home speeds and unlimited data when in 4G. Pretty nice, but obviously not near wide spread yet. Verizon will also be rolling out LTE this year, but they do not have any 4G units out yet.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 23, 2010 16:48
|
|
|
900ftjesus posted:Mostly wrong. If you live outside a city of any real size the coverage may be better with VZW but pricing is a no brainer, Mifi on Sprint EPRP for $50/month. Agreed on the EPRP, i keep forgetting about that.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 24, 2010 16:23
|
|
|
wernox posted:Country/Provider: USA/VZW Sincerely doubt it, all keyboards are not considered feature phones. Welcome to the new Verizon! "She likes the idea of an unlocked iPhone since she uses the internet frequently on her current phone, however, she's not committed to spending the extra data fees. Are there even any reasonably priced month-to-month providers that can cover the iPhone costs? What would the cost be for a package such as the one she wants, with or without unlimited data?" If she wants an "unlocked" iPhone take it to TMobile. Keep in mind even buying it new for $600 at Best Buy does not mean it is unlocked, Apple is gay and even at full price the iPhone is still locked onto AT&T. iPhone on TMobile on the Even More Plus plan would be as low as $59.99 a month. No 3G compatability (ATT and TMobile use different bands), but still works mostly great. If it is a newer iPhone you'll have to do a tethered jailbreak, which kinda sucks/isn't for everyone. http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3241261 I do just recommend you buy the Nexus 1 if you go to TMobile. Better price, better phone.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 24, 2010 16:31
|
|
|
Angora posted:As far as the price for the phone goes, I'm not too concerned. I see used second generation Iphones on SA-Mart for cheap all the time. However, to get a cheap Nexus 1 wouldn't she need to sign a 2 year? Well, compared to new iPhone 3GS and without a contract, no. A Nexus 1 with no contarct is $525ish. Buying it with a contract is kinda dumb in my opinion, $179 today but you pay more monthly and are in a contract. You seem cool with buying off someone else, so as long as you are careful and get a good deal, go for an iPhone 3G. Find out the software version beforehand, some of the 3Gs (IE unlocked usually) can be jailbroken under the older iPhone Dev team method, some that have the 3GS current software cannot be as easily unlocked. If TMobile has good coverage in your area I highly recommend it, they have great customer service, low plans, just not the best data network. But I'd take an iPhone on Edge over an iPhone on ATT 3G anyday for price alone.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 25, 2010 03:27
|
|
|
Pango posted:Country/Provider: USA Virgin Mobile you can get a cheap calling plan with unlimited text for about $30 a month prepaid (i think), and they now have the LG Rumor 2, which is full keypad. This is like, the one scenario I would actually recommend Virgin Mobile (Boost usually beats them in price). Plus VM uses Sprint towers, so coverage is good.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 25, 2010 03:29
|
|
|
Vice President posted:Country/Provider: USA/Tmobile I would not pay more than $150 for a G1, the hardware just is pretty laggy. Great phone, loved it for a year, but not worth more than that (and note, that is with no contract).
|
|
#
¿
Jan 25, 2010 15:31
|
|
|
Captain Cool posted:I'm looking for a new phone. I was looking to get a shared plan with my fiancee, but everything seems more expensive than our current plans. Lowest Sprint family plan is $119-$129. Any Mobile, unlimited text, unlimited data (including smartphone), unlimited gps, etc. Do you work anywhere, it is eligible for company discounts (IE Wal-mart employees gets 25% off a month, etc). TMobile you may be able to hit $80-90 with no internet, but not completely sure. You won't be able to move her to TMo until August, you can obviously go to Sprint at any time.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 25, 2010 22:44
|
|
|
900ftjesus posted:I swear you're some kind of idiot. Stop suggesting retail Sprint plans. EPRP is $109 + $15 per line. Meh, I'm still newer to that plan, my apologies.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 26, 2010 16:04
|
|
|
Mein Eyes! posted:I'm going to run this by you guys before I pull the trigger tomorrow afternoon: I'm currently in Chicago, USA on a $20 family plan through Verizon. I'm looking to get a Nexus One, and while it is coming to Verizon in a few months, I won't be up for an extension or new-every-two for another eighteen months and don't really like my current situation enough to stick that out. Moreover, if the N1 plan is anything like the Droid's, its going to be out of my price range per month. Just be sure to call Verizon to get the exact number.
|
|
#
¿
Jan 31, 2010 15:33
|
|
|
djbaseball24 posted:On Sprint, staying with them since I Get 20% off through Target, I have the Curve 8330, and I wanna upgrade so its either: Tour, Curve 8530, Hero or the Moment or wait for the tour2 but I don't really want to. Help me out pleaseee I have used both the Tour and Moment, really fast, zippy phones, I have been happy with both. Its kinda a preference thing, the only thing BBerry does better than Android is better exchange support. Hero is a great phone, from what i hear a bit slower than the moment.
|
|
#
¿
Feb 1, 2010 14:28
|
|
|
Mein Eyes! posted:How should I handle this? When I go to order the phone on Google's webpage, it asks for my old number and suggests that it'll process the switch over; this is echoed by certain guides and discussions I've read basically saying don't contact or cancel your account, rather just let it get terminated when the number gets switched. I'm not trying to arguing any point, but I don't want to gently caress up and am curious about this. Right, whatever you do don't cancel with Verizon, I'm saying call them to find out how much the termination fee is. Sorry for that confusion. Whenever switching/porting your number, NEVER cancel. It will auto-cancel out (Verizon will just bill you your remaining usage and termination fee) when you port.
|
|
#
¿
Feb 1, 2010 14:31
|
|
|
Tedronai66 posted:Yeah, the hero is slower, but can be sped up some with rooting/using fresh/modaco/ttg on it. Can touchdown exchange support push/refresh of multiple inboxes? Thats what seems to get the most complaints.
|
|
#
¿
Feb 1, 2010 18:02
|
|
|
Beatnik-Filmstar posted:Thanks for the suggestions. Much appreciated. Hadn't thought of it, but I may very well go with the two separate single plans, as I'll want to keep one active come the glorious day when I no longer have to manage and apartment building. TMobile plans are great, only other thing i could think of, if you do a lot of calling, is ATT Prepaid unlimited call/text for $60 a month.
|
|
#
¿
Feb 2, 2010 19:43
|
|
|
900ftjesus posted:The Moment comes with Moxier Mail installed, it's $29 on the market otherwise, and I have no complaints about it so far or found anything it can't do. **Edit I should read the whole post next time Duckman2008 fucked around with this message at 02:35 on Feb 6, 2010 |
|
#
¿
Feb 4, 2010 15:18
|
|
|
Grooveh posted:Country/Provider: USA/Verizon I'd recommend both TMo and Sprint, but given that Virgin uses Sprint towers if their reception is spotty, Sprint is likely to be as well. Give TMobile a try, especially since you aren't signing a contract with an unlocked phone.
|
|
#
¿
Feb 5, 2010 19:43
|
|
|
Boner Slam posted:Palm Pre? I would check and see if they have any announcements on when the Palm Pre Plus hits Germany...
|
|
#
¿
Feb 10, 2010 06:04
|
|
|
|
| # ¿ Apr 19, 2024 15:03 |
|
|
FlyingCheese posted:Country/Provider: Verizon Wireless Even More Plus can get you 500 mins, internet, text messaging and no contract on TMobile. $59.99, gotta buy the N1 outright for $525ish (but will save you money long term).
|
|
#
¿
Feb 13, 2010 14:37
|
|