 fartnesscomputersoc dot comPremium
join:2003-03-25
Look Outside | Want something cheaper I'm on a family plan now with ATT that I have with some family members. I have a 4 year old Blackberry Bold 9000 that has no data plan since I was grandfathered in. Phone works fine but I feel I'm falling behind the times with kids these days with their fancy iphones and droids (not that I care, but I'd end up using the technology too if I had it). I don't talk much and if I do, it's to people on other cell phones (either Vz, ATT or Sprint). Occasional landline place when ordering food or asking for prices from stores, but that's about it. I text a lot. I guess I don't want my portion of the bill increasing $30 a month with ATT for a lousy 2GB data plan. I already pay $30 right now for my "share" of the family line. So that means I'd be paying $60 total for 2GB of data if I got a new phone ($30 my family charges me plus the increase of $30 for getting a data plan equals $60). Can I get a package that suits me (and keep my phone number) for less than $60?
I'm thinking about getting a Samsung Galaxy S4 when it comes out, unless there's going to be something better.
BTW, I travel a lot, so I want/need a way to place a call if I'm in the middle of nowhere. Slow internet in the boonies is fine, as long as I can call or text. I have no issues with ATT in that regard. That's my only worry on switching. I haven't had no service (due to being in the middle of nowhere) or a dropped call anywhere in years.
My work is probably in their 20% off discount plan, at least my college was. Leaning towards Sprint for unlimited data, but I don't want to screw myself over inadvertently by switching. |
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 orion940No longer a burden on societyPremium
join:2001-12-23
Windsor, CT
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| I'm in the midst of dumping Verizon for an MVNO. I'm using a Verizon MVNO because Verizon has the best signal in my area.
I'd look first look for which big provider gave me good signal strength, then look for a good MVNO who resells that provider. If you want to save money, this is the way to go. However, AT&T and Verizon do not have monthly prepaid MVNO networks with 4G that I could find. T-Mobil and Sprint suck here, so I kinda stopped at that point.
Hope this helps a little.
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 RobNycPremium
join:2002-03-06
New York, NY | reply to fartness
I been using StraightTalk (ATT MVNO) with great 3G speeds for 2yrs now and I must say better signal anytime anywhere than my Sprint (contract and been with them since 2004). I just paid $100 for 3 months service btw ($135 retail plan) so there's always even more savings.
The only problem with MVNO (3rd party non-contract providers, is if you go over 2GB a month of bandwidth you're risking getting throttled or internet disconnected) but their Calls/Text are unlimited. So I would probably recommend trying out StraightTalk (ATT sim) and see how it works for you and if not just go with ATT GoPhone PrePaid plan (which is what i'm thinking about trying out soon). |
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