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Ditching AT&T for Sprint

First post in this great forum. Anyways, have a rooted inspire (shouts out to XDA for the ROM) and I love it. The only thing is, I hate AT&T and that stupid datapro plan. I am seriously thinking about ditching this service provider and its crappy network, in its hometown of Dallas, TX no less, pay the ETF fees and move to Sprint. Their plans seem attractive and they seem to be committed to unlimited data, the one thing that is attractive. Also, that Evo 3D looks nice, indeed.
Is it wise to kick AT&T to the curb and move on?

I would say so. Although, I would not count on Sprint keeping up with the unlimited plans forever, though.

Penguin35 said:
First post in this great forum. Anyways, have a rooted inspire (shouts out to XDA for the ROM) and I love it. The only thing is, I hate AT&T and that stupid datapro plan. I am seriously thinking about ditching this service provider and its crappy network, in its hometown of Dallas, TX no less, pay the ETF fees and move to Sprint. Their plans seem attractive and they seem to be committed to unlimited data, the one thing that is attractive. Also, that Evo 3D looks nice, indeed.
Is it wise to kick AT&T to the curb and move on?
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If you are gonna jump, do it... Sprint may very well not keep the unlimited 4G forever. (3G is capped at 5GB) If you live in a 4G area it's worth it IMO... At least you are grandfathered in (for at least two years or your next upgrade. If they drop the unlimited) I have them for my Mobile Broadband and I'm in a 4G area and I couldn't be happier...
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I'd do it. AT&T is awful. The people I know that have migrated to Sprint are extremely happy they have done as much.
Handset data is truly unlimited. Just gotta hope you're in a good coverage area. Also it is worth noting many people have experienced poor, and prolonged, data speeds for a while. Some have noticed increases in speeds while some haven't. I'm in a pretty good zone and haven't seen the crazy drop in speeds. Obviously I don't speak for the masses.
They cap mobile broadband / data cards at 5GB on 3G and unlimited on 4G. Not sure if that's what the poster above was meaning as she mentioned mobile broadband AFTER* - which many seem to get mixed up with just 'data.' Alas, that is just data cards, not actual handset data.
I agree, they do appear to be pretty committed to offering truly unlimited data for mobile devices, BUT, who knows how long that will last.
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Have used Sprint in the past and have been pretty happy with them overall. I prefer GSM so I use T-Mobile but I would say Sprint is better than AT&T.

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I'd do it. AT&T is awful. The people I know that have migrated to Sprint are extremely happy they have done as much.
Handset data is truly unlimited. Just gotta hope you're in a good coverage area. Also it is worth noting many people have experienced poor, and prolonged, data speeds for a while. Some have noticed increases in speeds while some haven't. I'm in a pretty good zone and haven't seen the crazy drop in speeds. Obviously I don't speak for the masses.
They cap mobile broadband / data cards at 5GB on 3G and unlimited on 4G. Not sure if that's what the poster above was meaning as she mentioned mobile broadband AFTER* - which many seem to get mixed up with just 'data.' Alas, that is just data cards, not actual handset data.
I agree, they do appear to be pretty committed to offering truly unlimited data for mobile devices, BUT, who knows how long that will last.
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AFIAK 3G data is capped. (i looked into switching after I heard about the T-mo/AT&T merger..cuz that's where I'm going once it happens) I actually called Sprint to inquire about their $129 family plan (which after the $10 data charge comes too $149 ) and that's what their rep told me.... (i guess I got another csr that doesn't actually know anything...)
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That $10 'premium data fee' (See the '4G fee' people were mistakenly referring to it as) provided truly unlimited data - both 3G and 4G. I'm not sure how far back those 5GB caps went, or if it were always for mobile broadband, but it's not the case now.
Now that the $10 'premium data fee' covers all Sprint 'smart phones' and not just '4G phones' that also opens up the unlimited. So you wouldn't necessarily 'need' a 4G phone, even though that was never really the case.
As per the mobile broadband / data cards, I think there was a revision lately ... but I can't be bothered to look. Maybe when I get back from my beer run I'll edit my post.
Handset data = unlimited
That's reason enough for me to be sticking with Sprint. Some of the data plans on the other carriers are straight up SAD.
There are roaming data issues that Sprint can bring up, like the Verizon 'hack' that got people just kicked right off Sprint. But that's another story.

I would go to T-mobile but thats me ive been a member for 10 years only pay $190 For my Family of 4 which includes Unlimited Data and Text and 3,000 Talk Mins. But again ive been a member for 10 years so i got some special discounts.

I just switched from tmobile to sprint, (should get my evo any-day now) I heard that they offer a credit for switching by 6/23 so i went for it. tmobile also only has EDGE in my area btw that was also a big reason for switching, and att? well where i work my buddy has 3g at his house he has EDGE, and its about 2 miles away...

I thought about switching from AT&T to Sprint. I went and got a phone with Sprint before switching, so I could try it out to see how the service was around my way. I found out that Sprint had terrible service pretty much everywhere I went. Some buddies also confirmed this. I guess it's just hit and miss depending on where you are. So I've stuck with AT&T, since their service is better for me and I have my grandfathered unlimited data plan.

Add support for 4G LTE and extra 32GB storage

Ok guys, now this method isn't for everyone. And could prove expensive for some, but it is something I have been running recently so that I have fast net whilst on the move with my gadgets.
I currently have a One X and waiting for my Nexus 4 and I have recently been carrying my Samsung portable 4g hotspot with me while I am out and about (I usually always have a rucksack with me so carrying the hotspot isn't a big problem - and has quite a wide radius when I don't have it on my person).
And while my phone is connected, via Wi-Fi to the hotspot, I also have better battery life with my phone I intend on using the same method once I get the Nexus 4, as we dont have Band 4 AWS LTE here in Denmark.
I'll be upgrading to this new hotspot shortly: The Huawei E589 - Mainly because it has improved battery life, 3000mah compared to the 1650mah I have on the Samsung hotspot at current. This should allow me to simply leave the hotspot on the whole day without having to worry too much about the battery dying. The hotspot also has an micro sd lot, allowing support for upto 32gb - which I can access over the Wi-Fi network. No need for USB OTG here or a portable wifi hard-drive, it's all embedded into the hotspot. :good:
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The issue for some, is the price, having an extra 4G plan, could be costly, especially for our American, British(I say British, but I mean Londoners given the poor coverage of EE) and Canadian brothers on the forum, but here in DK - a 4G plan, is not so expensive in my opinion - about 250DKK / £25GBP / $40USD for 20GB data a month.
Maybe it's an option for some who desperately need 4G LTE and improved storage options? It works for me, it might work for you

I want 20gb of data for $40. :banghead:
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I want 20gb of data for $40. :banghead:
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Well in germany we have LTE with 4GB/month max. for 90€ :crying:
Cheaper options are limited to 600MB/month...

What US carriers does this work with?
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TheIowaKid said:
What US carriers does this work with?
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It supports all frequencies from what I can see on the site.
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Testraindrop said:
Well in germany we have LTE with 4GB/month max. for 90€ :crying:
Cheaper options are limited to 600MB/month...
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In the UK our 'cheap' plan is 500MB/month - for £36!
LTE is an expensive luxury here - especially with Three & O2 rolling out DC-HSPA+ for no extra cost - LTE is better, but it's not worth 4 times the price.

TonyHoyle said:
In the UK our 'cheap' plan is 500MB/month - for £36!
LTE is an expensive luxury here - especially with Three & O2 rolling out DC-HSPA+ for no extra cost - LTE is better, but it's not worth 4 times the price.
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It just launched to be fair and EE are taking advantage of the monopoly until next year when the other networks can offer 4G - hopefully that'll mean more competitive prices as I'm in the UK a fair bit myself so would be good with a cheaper alternative to EE. Hoping that Giffgaff can offer a good deal when O2 gets 4g!
I knew data was expensive but didn't realise it was so expensive I some parts of the globe! Count ourselves very lucky here in Denmark
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Just to say, in Belgium 2Go of Data for 20€ per month and there is 4G availible, I'll try it with the Nexus 4 !!

I was thinking of sticking the sim from my vzw nexus into a hotspot and having it on all the time and leaving it in the car for when im roaming. Will this hotspot work with verizon?
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biggiestuff said:
I was thinking of sticking the sim from my vzw nexus into a hotspot and having it on all the time and leaving it in the car for when im roaming. Will this hotspot work with verizon?
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A quick search shows that verizon using 700mhz spectrum for their LTE, so the one I suggest in my post will not work but this one will:
http://www.4gsource.net/3g-4g-route...hspa-42mbps/sierra-wireless-aircard-754s.html
When looking for a hotspot, make sure that it has support for for 700mhz in order for it to work on verizon

biggiestuff said:
I was thinking of sticking the sim from my vzw nexus into a hotspot and having it on all the time and leaving it in the car for when im roaming. Will this hotspot work with verizon?
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Unless you have voip you wouldn't be able to call or text(?).

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Unless you have voip you wouldn't be able to call or text(?).
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That's not the point. Voice/txt on non lte networks is not an issue. It's the slower internet that is the issue.
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I'll be using the 30 dollar T-Mobile plan but since I'll still have my work phone, I was thinking of just converting it to a hot spot. It has an unlimited data plan. I average about 7gb a month.
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Is anyone here actually HAPPY with T-Mobile?

Specifically the chicagoland area... Right now I have an at&t traditional plan with unlimited data. I'm CONSTANTLY dropping calls (did the same on my iPhone too) and once I hit 5gb of data, I get throttled to the point of uselessness. Yes, I am a data hog, I work overnights and there is a lot of down time, so Netflix is my friend.
So T-Mobile's truly unlimited data and far cheaper month rates are appealing. My wife and I would be saving 80 bucks a month going to T-Mobile. I just want to see if anyone here can share some good stories about T-Mobile before I make the switch.
Thank you
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Yes, I am pleased with the $30 5GB plan. Good coverage in the Southwest burbs.
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I'm happy with them as far as phone calls and data usage goes. I've only ever had dropped calls on my first ever day on T-Mobile, and it hasn't happened since, even in areas with a weak signal. Data is spotty for me in certain areas. If I'm in the city, it's strong, perfect, no complaints. In suburbs, I can sometimes get a 3G connection, other times I get no signal at all.
90% of the time I am in the city, or at home and have a perfect HSPA+ signal, so I'm happy with the amount I pay. Verizon was definitely a lot better for me since I had perfect service no matter where I was, or where I went but I couldn't justify the cost of the new crappy "Share everything plans" which rob you.
Since you watch a lot of netflix, be sure to get the $50 plan, and add the extra $20 for "unlimited nationwide 4G". The normal $50 version comes with 500MB of LTE/HSPA+ speeds, then they throttle you at 2G speeds. I currently use the $60 plan which gives you 2.5GB of 4G speed data. I never use more than 1-2 monthly.

I live just north of the wi border and whenever I go anywhere near Chicago my reception is awesome, full bars of h+. Also ive heard LTE is live there. Pretty much I'm saying youll be pretty happy with tmo I think. Definitely cheaper than at&t and I've personally never had dropped calls or anything, the only time tmo sucks is if you go way out to the boonies, you'll pretty much get no data.
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I dumped big red and never looked back. I love T-Mobile.
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sub1287 said:
I dumped big red and never looked back. I love T-Mobile.
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I work downtown and live not far north. TMobile is the fastest i've used. verizon and att are just so mobbed. my buddy on verizon rarely breaks 6 mbps download and his upload is around .1 mbps haha.

No I cry everytime I make a phone call

T-Mobile has no contract. Can't hurt to try them anyway and they have a 30 day guarantee. You can also try their prepaid for a month if you don't want to go through the hassle.
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I've NEVER, EVER, EVER had a dropped call in all the years of using T-Mobile.

I'd give T-Mo a 9/10. I can't think of a complaint or ill feeling I've had in the 6 years I've been with them (more if you count the Voicestream days). I docked them a point for the handful of spotty areas in LA.

I paid $140/month 10gb limit and barely could hit 4g LTE at home forcing me to run 3g on Verizon getting speeds around 2-3mb.
Here's why I love T-Mobile...
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(Hit 70GB my first month.)
(On my weakest home signal avg between 9-12 down)
And an avg speed test I can get around town...
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i opened this thread to argue that tmobile is great because i live in chicago. but then i saw your post was about chicago...
i have dropped a few calls and identified a few buildings where i cannot get service on AWS band, but I can usually overcome it by forcing 1900mhz in the network menu.
south of I-80, it sucks, GPRS or EDGE for 100 miles and then UMTS/HSPA21
I swear they used to have ads up at the jackson red line that said t-mobile, the only provider who works in the subway. well it doesnt work for **** in either subway- no provider does.
they also led me to believe that if i went postpaid i would get ATT roaming, and I was stupid and didnt do my homework. no roaming anywhere in chicagoland period.
that said, I'm very happy with what I get for $60/mo.
I had an ATT iphone4 for 2 years and it was like I traveled back in time 10 years. I got to the point that I didnt ever even try to use data in the loop. I wasnt mad about it, it was a fact of life that I cant have an ATT smartphone because I'm in the city.
edit: any certain place you will be using it? if there is no crowdsourced data there i can test for you before you sign. im all over town all the time

I think it's just your area. I love T-Mobile, I don't think I'd go to any other carrier, unless T-Mobile drastically changed in the future for the worse. Only bad thing is that I get no signal at all at a few of my friends houses. Seriously none at all, only near windows. But once I leave the house, it's perfectly fine. Even in their neighbors houses, I get signal....

Love T-Mobile.. The only way you could have a problem with them is not looking at their coverage area and signing up blindly.. They aren't Verizon so if you signed up with T-Mobile and expect a data connection or a signal in general in east-bumble-funk Nebraska... Yeah, I don't feel sorry for you..
T-Mobile is exactly as advertised.. Their coverage area is dead on as the map shows.. Their speeds are incredible and I've done 4hr voice calls without drops.. Even their G/Edge service is `workable' for basic web browsing.
Zero complaints..

Chicago + LTE @70 Unlimited = Awesome Service
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I'm in Orlando fl and I can't complain. No dropped calls. Data is fast, average 11 down and 1.5 up. Peaks at 20 up 2.5 down.
Way cheaper then att and Verizon.
I'm a satisfied customer.
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If you're in any big cities. T-Mobile is awesome. I visited Chicago and had full bars all around downtown and around the city. If you ever have bad reception then you can use any of the T-Mobile branded phones that have T-Mobile Wi-Fi calling which is awesome. Nexus 4 does not have it yet unfortunately, but all the others do like the s4.
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sub1287 said:
I paid $140/month 10gb limit and barely could hit 4g LTE at home forcing me to run 3g on Verizon getting speeds around 2-3mb.
Here's why I love T-Mobile...
(Hit 70GB my first month.)
(On my weakest home signal avg between 9-12 down)
And an avg speed test I can get around town...
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That's the plan I'm looking at too. That plan for my wife and I will be saving around $80 a month from at&t. Saving almost a grand a year would be great!
dcd1182 said:
i opened this thread to argue that tmobile is great because i live in chicago. but then i saw your post was about chicago...
i have dropped a few calls and identified a few buildings where i cannot get service on AWS band, but I can usually overcome it by forcing 1900mhz in the network menu.
south of I-80, it sucks, GPRS or EDGE for 100 miles and then UMTS/HSPA21
I swear they used to have ads up at the jackson red line that said t-mobile, the only provider who works in the subway. well it doesnt work for **** in either subway- no provider does.
they also led me to believe that if i went postpaid i would get ATT roaming, and I was stupid and didnt do my homework. no roaming anywhere in chicagoland period.
that said, I'm very happy with what I get for $60/mo.
I had an ATT iphone4 for 2 years and it was like I traveled back in time 10 years. I got to the point that I didnt ever even try to use data in the loop. I wasnt mad about it, it was a fact of life that I cant have an ATT smartphone because I'm in the city.
edit: any certain place you will be using it? if there is no crowdsourced data there i can test for you before you sign. im all over town all the time
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I'd be using it in the southwest suburbs like the Orland Park area and then the west suburbs like the Woodridge area. I very rarely go downtown and am only in the Mt. Greenwood area of Chicago when in the city at all.
To the rest, thank you very much for your responses. I had T-Mobile a about 11 years ago for a bit, but never any data plan or anything like that, so I didn't know. I sole be doing this soon here, so we'll see.
Oh, one more thing. Any issues with T-Mobile's sims and Google wallet? I use Google wallet every day and I don't want to have issues with that.
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lowrider262 said:
I live just north of the wi border and whenever I go anywhere near Chicago my reception is awesome, full bars of h+. Also ive heard LTE is live there. Pretty much I'm saying youll be pretty happy with tmo I think. Definitely cheaper than at&t and I've personally never had dropped calls or anything, the only time tmo sucks is if you go way out to the boonies, you'll pretty much get no data.
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Way out in the boonies like the entire state of Michigan. Maybe that will change now that they have MetroPCS's spectrum as they had a large presence in the state but I doubt it.

Coming from Sprint, data is night and day difference...literally. GPS locks on instantly. The no contract was big for me. But I will say I do notice some quirks with the service, but I can live with it. It might be since I have LTE enabled on my phone, but when I make a phone call, sometimes it takes like 5 seconds to start ringing. I'm guessing because it has to change from LTE to 3G to make the call? That and I've found a few dead spots around town. That only really effects me when streaming pandora sometimes. But like someone else said, if I can get this service 90% of the time then I'm happy. I get 4G at work and 4G at my house.

Which Carrier will you use your Nexus 5 with?

Simple question: Which carrier will you use with your new Nexus 5? Since it is unlocked and works on Sprint/Tmo & AT&T, it gives us major free choice to pick the carrier we want.
If you are on a prepaid or MVNO type network, just pick the host network that your MVNO runs off of.

Currently using it on AT&T.

There is only one option - T-mobile $30 5Gb LTE price plan.
All other provides are just a rip off. They charge money for air you breath.

jodvova said:
There is only one option - T-mobile $30 5Gb LTE price plan.
All other provides are just a rip off. They charge money for air you breath.
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That's great if you don't make calls, but what if you do make them? What's your suggestion for those of us that actually talk to people, vs using a phone as a browser or a simple SMS device?

xcopy56 said:
That's great if you don't make calls, but what if you do make them? What's your suggestion for those of us that actually talk to people, vs using a phone as a browser or a simple SMS device?
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Google Voice?

ryude said:
Google Voice?
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Google Voice still uses your voice minutes. It's not a standalone VOIP replacement. (Unless you go the SIP route).

xcopy56 said:
That's great if you don't make calls, but what if you do make them? What's your suggestion for those of us that actually talk to people, vs using a phone as a browser or a simple SMS device?
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There are plenty of internet-based solutions:
skype
viber
I guess it also depends how much you talk on the phone.

jodvova said:
There is only one option - T-mobile $30 5Gb LTE price plan.
All other provides are just a rip off. They charge money for air you breath.
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Think I rather like my $50 dealio with Sprint. 500 mins w unlimited m2m/n&w/data/SMS/mms etc. LTE now much better in NYC. 13 years has to count for something.

LordLugard said:
Think I rather like my $50 dealio with Sprint. 500 mins w unlimited m2m/n&w/data/SMS/mms etc. LTE now much better in NYC. 13 years has to count for something.
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Does it require to sign a 2yrs contract ?
Is it truly unlimited data ?

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Does it require to sign a 2yrs contract ?
Is it truly unlimited data ?
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You missed the part where i've been with them for 13 years, a plan i've acquired over the years. Sprint has always had unlimited data, not the fastest though.

just switched over to t-mobile this morning from sprint's crappy 3g, and it has been GLORIOUS!!
BOOM :good::good::good:
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just switched over to t-mobile this morning from sprint's crappy 3g, and it has been GLORIOUS!!
BOOM :good::good::good:
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Thats what I like to see! A switch from iphone to android, and a switch to tmobile
And what "Other" carrier are people using? (Must be people not in the US, sorry I didnt think of that)

Mine will be in today, have a straight talk AT&T sim and card sitting, waiting. Hoping data works with some reported issues of AT&T and the nexus 5 not having the right IMEI for their network or something.
I also got a free tmobile micro and nano sim when they were on sale the other day as a backup plan.

I was with Sprint who always has had great coverage anywhere I've gone.
That said, I'm going to try to have $600/yr by switching to TMobile.
Might add Skype if I go over minutes too much.
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ATT here. Nice being able to finally have LTE.

afunyun said:
Mine will be in today, have a straight talk AT&T sim and card sitting, waiting. Hoping data works with some reported issues of AT&T and the nexus 5 not having the right IMEI for their network or something.
I also got a free tmobile micro and nano sim when they were on sale the other day as a backup plan.
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Trying the $30 100min plan?
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doubleatheman said:
Trying the $30 100min plan?
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I'm currently activated on the $45 straight talk plan because last month I used 2300 minutes talking to a special someone, if I find an alternative voip that is as convenient as the dialer I'd definitely do the 5 GB $30 plan. I'm in East Lansing so all three big carriers have good coverage here so that's nice.
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AT&T thought Straight Talk. I ordered the Micro SIM CARD along with the Unlimited Plan. Just testing the waters for now.

Tesco Mobile which uses the O2 network
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jodvova said:
There is only one option - T-mobile $30 5Gb LTE price plan.
All other provides are just a rip off. They charge money for air you breath.
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I was grandfathered into the unlimited data plan -- it comes with LTE now that I have a phone that supports it.

Net10 $75 Unlimited 5GB Plan, anyone?

Loving my Nexus 5, it was so great to get to leave Verizon for a better phone, and a better price.
I've been on Straight Talk for the past month, and my time is almost up, 2.5gb is close, but I need a bit more. I want to get the new Net10 $75 plan, and evidently need a new AT&T sim card for their network.
Can I just buy the SIM I need and then select that plan when activating? Or do I HAVE to buy this $50 activation kit and then upgrade to the $75 after a month?
Been getting the run around on socials and help chat.
http://www.net10wireless.com/#/plans
UNLIMITED*
TALK, TEXT, DATA
$75 30 Days
No International Calls
Auto-Refill
Unlimited* Talk / Text
Picture Messaging
Web / Email and call 411
*Up to 5.0GB
Thanks ahead of time.

I thought ST was unlimited data?
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chipstien said:
I thought ST was unlimited data?
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They used to be, now they offer $45/month for unlimited talk, text & 2.5GB of data.. After the 2.5, I believe they throttle.
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Yup. I'm using between 2.75 and 4.5 data a month. I don't want the throttling.
Was looking at AIO, but it is throttled all the time, and who knows what will happen now that AT&T is buying Cricket (word is AIO is being shut down).
Anyways, Anyone have some helpful info?

It's 2.5gb of high speed speed data, then the slow you down to 2g.
My understanding is that you can just buy 0.99c sim off eBay and then activate it on any plan they have. It's a dollar risk, I'd try it before paying for an activation kit.. The apn settings are posted all over.
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coorsleftfield said:
It's 2.5gb of high speed speed data, then the slow you down to 2g.
My understanding is that you can just buy 0.99c sim off eBay and then activate it on any plan they have. It's a dollar risk, I'd try it before paying for an activation kit.. The apn settings are posted all over.
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That's what I was hoping. The guy I talked to on the phone support was nice, but I could barely hear him (landline), and that sounds like maybe what he was saying.
Net10 has free overnight shipping on their $6.99 sim cards, or you can get them on Amazon too for .99 as a Prime AddOn.

Make sure you get one already cut for micro size.
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coorsleftfield said:
Make sure you get one already cut for micro size.
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Check.
Was going to get this one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0081FRQQW/
Picking up Need for Speed Rivals for Xbox One anyways. LOL

Okay @coorsleftfield , just ordered the one I linked. I'm assuming when it gets in I activate the sim and then select a plan on the site? It was a month ago for Straight Talk but I believe they had a similar setup (drank a lot since then).

tmobile is $70 for unlimited calls, unlimited texts, and completely unlimited high speed data(no throttling, an unlimited means 9999gb+).

simms22 said:
tmobile is $70 for unlimited calls, unlimited texts, and completely unlimited high speed data(no throttling, an unlimited means 9999gb+).
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Plus free text and 2G data internationally.

STi_Fanatic said:
Plus free text and 2G data internationally.
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right

simms22 said:
tmobile is $70 for unlimited calls, unlimited texts, and completely unlimited high speed data(no throttling, an unlimited means 9999gb+).
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To bad they suck in so many places which is probably why they are still so cheap.

[email protected] said:
To bad they suck in so many places which is probably why they are still so cheap.
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not here in nyc, they are the best. i average 30-40mbps download and 15-25mbps upload. great lte coverage here, no dropped calls. and they are cheap not because of bad service, but because they are the 4th largest provider in the us, and are trying to take away the customers from the 3 largest providers. att is terrible in nyc(but improving), so is sprint.

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tmobile is $70 for unlimited calls, unlimited texts, and completely unlimited high speed data(no throttling, an unlimited means 9999gb+).
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Yeah, that's not what I asked about though, thanks.
My wife WORKS for T-Mobile, there's a reason I'm on AT&T now and she's giving up her Employee Plan for the same. Unlimited X No Signal = Unlimited Nothing. LOL In her call center they are lucky if they can get edge 95% of the time. In a large metro area too. In the two counties I work in, Socorro and Catron Counties, there is no T-Mobile service at all unless you stay within a few miles of the freeway (I-25), and that is spotty too. I can't be out of service for a 6 hour round trip drive to some of the lands we are responsible for near Arizona.
Hell, we live less than 200 feet from I-25, and she gets 1 to 2 bars in the house, and can't make a call unless she switches to WiFi.
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Plus free text and 2G data internationally.
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I have no need for this, hence why I started the thread about this specific plan with Net10.
I've seen the other threads with what's available and what folks think about them.

Sorry, that sounded rude, I just re read it. I apologize for that, wasn't my objective.
I was with T-Mobile for years under my wife's plan, I wish them nothing but luck and love how they are changing the industry, but until their network expands and gets reliable, I can't us them here in New Mexico.

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Yeah, that's not what I asked about though, thanks.
My wife WORKS for T-Mobile, there's a reason I'm on AT&T now and she's giving up her Employee Plan for the same. Unlimited X No Signal = Unlimited Nothing. LOL In her call center they are lucky if they can get edge 95% of the time. In a large metro area too. In the two counties I work in, Socorro and Catron Counties, there is no T-Mobile service at all unless you stay within a few miles of the freeway (I-25), and that is spotty too. I can't be out of service for a 6 hour round trip drive to some of the lands we are responsible for near Arizona.
Hell, we live less than 200 feet from I-25, and she gets 1 to 2 bars in the house, and can't make a call unless she switches to WiFi.
I have no need for this, hence why I started the thread about this specific plan with Net10.
I've seen the other threads with what's available and what folks think about them.
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lol, i just checked out the part of new mexico that youre in, now it makes sense. i wouldnt consider anywhere near there a large population center where you work, probably not where you live either. yea, tmobile doesnt have good coverage out there, near the middle of no where.. my bad. but near actual large population areas, tmobile is starting to earn its name

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Is tethering extra?

Go with h20 wireless, they have a $60 plan unlimited 4g no caps.
Its a new plan they just got.

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Is tethering extra?
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tethering is included in all the plans, its unlimited tethering on all the plans except its limited to 2.5gb on the completely unlimited high speed data plan($70 all inclusive). but even then, another 2gb tethering can be bought as well.
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