So the 10.00 fee is for uncapped data right? Lol - Epic 4G General

So sprint claim the 10.00 fee is for uncapped data right? So riddle me this why can't I upload a video to youtube more than 100mb? Wouldn't you say that's capped? I call bull**** on this fee. Well after talking to 3 sprint reps today the 3rd one finally told me the truth about that fee its for the 4g access that everyone is not able to get right now. Sprint need to realize that there are smart people in the world. Sprint cut the bull**** and take that bull**** fee off until the 4g is up everywhere.
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that fee is to uncap the "unlimited data" which is actually limited to 5gb/month on 3g. Has nothing to do with 4g.
It is Sprints thinking that with these super phones, that we will use more data.
Guess what, I agree with them.

hayabusa1300cc said:
that fee is to uncap the "unlimited data" which is actually limited to 5gb/month on 3g. Has nothing to do with 4g.
It is Sprints thinking that with these super phones, that we will use more data.
Guess what, I agree with them.
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Hell no i dont agree with that ****..... i used avg 8-10g a month for years on wm phones (with no overage fees cause theres never been a cap ).. now with android im sitting around 3-4g.. i think they owe me 10 a month!!!!

Seriously? You called back 3 times to talk to Sprint until someone finally told you what you wanted to hear? To answer your question, the 10.00 is to keep the internet unlimited on and off of the 4g network. My guess is that you also use the phone as modem / tethering 'fixs' for free too then gripe about the bandwidth on a service you don't pay for. If you cant handle the 79.99 per month find another carrier with a better deal.
BTW it's the youtube app for android that has a 100mb limit, not the carrier.
www .google .com/support/forum/p/youtube/thread?tid=083f2e4eccdea4cf&hl=en

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Seriously? You called back 3 times to talk to Sprint until someone finally told you what you wanted to hear? To answer your question, the 10.00 is to keep the internet unlimited on and off of the 4g network. My guess is that you also use the phone as modem / tethering 'fixs' for free too then gripe about the bandwidth on a service you don't pay for. If you cant handle the 79.99 per month find another carrier with a better deal.
BTW it's the youtube app for android that has a 100mb limit, not the carrier.
www .google .com/support/forum/p/youtube/thread?tid=083f2e4eccdea4cf&hl=en
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OWNED....
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@Hayabusa1300cc, for data cards and embedded devices (netbook/tablet) the cap is 5gb for 3g and unlimited for 4g.
For mobile phones it is unlimited on 3G and 4G with 300mb of roaming data, which is how you have guys like Lazydazed who routinely use more than 5gb from their moble phones.

This thread needs to be closed. We have enough threads open about the fee already.
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gotta love these idiots who post rants about matters they should of known about before the fact, not after.
buyer beware....

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gotta love these idiots who post rants about matters they should of known about before the fact, not after.
buyer beware....
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You have to the love all the dumb ass people who never have anything worth saying in a forum but take the time to come on someone else topic and flame others over a post they don't like. If you don't care for a certain post you have the option of not commenting on it which makes you seem like less of an asshole in the long run.
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You have to the love all the dumb ass people who never have anything worth saying in a forum but take the time to come on someone else topic and flame others over a post they don't like. If you don't care for a certain post you have the option of not commenting on it which makes you seem like less of an asshole in the long run.
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Do you not see the irony in what you just said?

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Do you not see the irony in what you just said?
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I can
idiot, dumbass, asshole, etc.. we're all riding the same yellow shortbus, just some of us don't realize they're licking the windows on the bus. Lol

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idiot, dumbass, asshole, etc.. we're all riding the same yellow shortbus, just some of us don't realize they're licking the windows on the bus. Lol
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I can't see myself licking the windows of a yellow shortbus but I do enjoy licking the big headlights on my girlfriends chest. Lol
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@Hayabusa1300cc, for data cards and embedded devices (netbook/tablet) the cap is 5gb for 3g and unlimited for 4g.
For mobile phones it is unlimited on 3G and 4G with 300mb of roaming data, which is how you have guys like Lazydazed who routinely use more than 5gb from their moble phones.
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This is 100% accurate, and yes I do work for Sprint. I want to clarify that non-roaming 3G is unlimited on all phones, not just when you have the $10 Premium Data charge. The $10 Premium Data is for the 4G phones only and is mandatory on 4G devices. If you're not going to be using 4G, why buy a 4G phone if the charge bothers you?

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Data throttles on T-mobile

Hello fellow xda members! I think many of you know about T-Mobile's data throttling and what a nuance it may be. I would like to hear your thoughts on this and even possible solutions to this. Thanks!
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Hello fellow xda members! I think many of you know about T-Mobile's data throttling and what a nuance it may be. I would like to hear your thoughts on this and even possible solutions to this. Thanks!
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It's better than cutting you off completely like other providers do. They begin throttling after 5gb on unlimited plans... everyone else will cut you off completely at 5gb.
zarathustrax said:
It's better than cutting you off completely like other providers do. They begin throttling after 5gb on unlimited plans... everyone else will cut you off completely at 5gb.
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Not sure how these providers get away with selling these as 'unlimited' plans, when they throttle or disconnect your data connection at a certainl level. I understand thet 5gb is rather generous, and that the terms and conditions of most providers specify the data cap in the fine print, but they still go around advertising these plans as unlimited data plans when they're technically not.
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Not sure how these providers get away with selling these as 'unlimited' plans, when they throttle or disconnect your data connection at a certainl level. I understand thet 5gb is rather generous, and that the terms and conditions of most providers specify the data cap in the fine print, but they still go around advertising these plans as unlimited data plans when they're technically not.
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I agree... I think some have stopped calling them unlimited plans recently, though. At least T-Mobile's really is unlimited, even though they throttle after 5gb.... it's better than getting completely cut off. I wish I could afford an unlimited data plan myself, but unfortunately I'm stuch with prepaid t-mobile right now. I can buy a web daypass for $1.50, which is technically unlimited data for 24 hours, but they begin throttling after 5mb
What do u guys do that u use over 5gb on your phone?
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What do u guys do that u use over 5gb on your phone?
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video steaming and tethering. i think if you get throttled, you better off setting your phone to use edge only. edge is faster than the throttled 3G/4G.
Just my opinion.
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Ok yes having a 5GB soft cap on a data plan that is advertised and labeled "UNLIMITED" is a bummer and some what deceiving. And yes the throttling sucks, I mean at throttled speeds T-Mobile might as well actually cut you data completely. I mean really, those kinds of speeds are totally usless to a smartphone user. So can you really say throttling is any different than completely cutting off your data conection. Also I heard that T-Mobile actually uses your phone some how to acheive the throttling. If this is true T-Mobile is using equipment that does not belong to them to control their network. I bet you will not find T-Mobile asking your permission to do this anywhere in the T&C statement or your contract.
I know I will catch flack for this but I feel it needs to be said. Do we not have enough threads in the T-Mobile forums about this subject? This is XDA this really has no place here.
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I know I will catch flack for this but I feel it needs to be said. Do we not have enough threads in the T-Mobile forums about this subject? This is XDA this really has no place here.
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this really has no place here!!! for chrissake peeple this is XDA!!!

Sprint "capping" data?

My cousin's boyfriend just bought 2 verizon stores and he is telling me that Sprint caps ur data limit to 5 GB a month, then limits ur download/upload after that limit (to like 2G speeds). Can anyone confirm this?
I know T-Mobile does, but never heard of Sprint, ATT, or Verizon doing it.
Overstew said:
My cousin's boyfriend just bought 2 verizon stores and he is telling me that Sprint caps ur data limit to 5 GB a month, then limits ur download/upload after that limit (to like 2G speeds). Can anyone confirm this?
I know T-Mobile does, but never heard of Sprint, ATT, or Verizon doing it.
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I know people that have gone over 5 GB a month on 3G and Sprint did nothing of the sort.
Overstew said:
My cousin's boyfriend just bought 2 verizon stores and he is telling me that Sprint caps ur data limit to 5 GB a month, then limits ur download/upload after that limit (to like 2G speeds). Can anyone confirm this?
I know T-Mobile does, but never heard of Sprint, ATT, or Verizon doing it.
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No, they do not.
Sprint only caps data to 5GB for the laptop computer modem cards. There is no cap policy for phone data.
However, if you're using super-huge amounts of data, like 20-50gb, some people have gotten letters asking them to lower that or they'll get relieved of their contract/service. I've used 10gb in a month before with no reprecussions (on SERO). It's considered "adversely affecting the network" (outlined in the contract -- every carrier has this clause).
they do not cap phone data.
jnadke said:
However, if you're using super-huge amounts of data, like 20-50gb, some people have gotten letters asking them to lower that or they'll get relieved of their contract/service. I've used 10gb in a month before. It's considered "adversely affecting the network" (outlined in the contract -- every carrier has this clause).
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When unlimited is really not. Hey, if nothing else, it's how to get out of a contract...
lazyart said:
When unlimited is really not. Hey, if nothing else, it's how to get out of a contract...
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They were just rumors back from the SERO threads.
I think the people in question were more in the 50-100GB range.
Over the last 18 months, I have consistently used 10Gb-15Gb a month and haven't had any speed issues with 4G where I work or 3G where I live. Haven't gotten any letters, either. Back when I had one of their 3G data cards, when it came time to re-up my contract, they took the 'unlimited' off their data card plan and put a 5Gb cap. Didn't effect the phone plans at all, though.
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Overstew said:
My cousin's boyfriend just bought 2 verizon stores and he is telling me that Sprint caps ur data limit to 5 GB a month, then limits ur download/upload after that limit (to like 2G speeds). Can anyone confirm this?
I know T-Mobile does, but never heard of Sprint, ATT, or Verizon doing it.
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I hate the fact that store managers etc. Will lie or assume stupid **** like this without even doing one once of research.
He or she will give this info to someone who will trust their title as "yeah they know what they are talking about" and spread that bs around.
I would constantly have to correct people when I worked at sprint. Most thought I was the asshole until I showed them proof.
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I hate the fact that store managers etc. Will lie or assume stupid **** like this without even doing one once of research.
He or she will give this info to someone who will trust their title as "yeah they know what they are talking about" and spread that bs around.
I would constantly have to correct people when I worked at sprint. Most thought I was the asshole until I showed them proof.
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Lmao!!!! I would love to have you as a sprint rep
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scubafun said:
Over the last 18 months, I have consistently used 10Gb-15Gb a month and haven't had any speed issues with 4G where I work or 3G where I live. Haven't gotten any letters, either. Back when I had one of their 3G data cards, when it came time to re-up my contract, they took the 'unlimited' off their data card plan and put a 5Gb cap. Didn't effect the phone plans at all, though.
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Sprint originally marketed the mobile broadband units as unlimited. I bought one in 2007. At some point they decided 5gb would be the limit. I refused to re-up just so that I could keep the unlimited terms. When I bought my Epic in October I knew I wouldn't need it anymore and told Sprint I was killing it off.
The rep even recognized that I was still on true unlimited and asked me if I was sure I wanted to drop it. i told him I would just use the phone for access. So of course he tried to sell me the hotspot app. Thanks, but no thanks.
There has been a bit of press on this topic because analysts are expecting all carriers to follow att's move in this area. My take: ATT means Absolutely Terrible Throughput.
You heard it here first on xda.
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I believe this is true as well, I have heard about this as well we will soon all have a data cap as well as be paying more on a monthly service charge with all U.S. providers, and theres nothing we can really do. It's just how the cookie crumbles I guess.
I go over 5gb of data on a regular basis...
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Governor Killer?
The new ViperRom has a "Governor Killer" built-in. Apparently Sprint throttles the data speed based on demand. I noticed a huge difference in 3G download speed with the Governor Killer active.

IPhone + AT&T = EPIC FAIL

Just read this a few minutes ago. Reminds me why I have Sprint.
http://www.techspot.com/news/44973-...ed-data-accounts-tethering-via-jailbreak.html
{ParanoiA} said:
Just read this a few minutes ago. Reminds me why I have Sprint.
http://www.techspot.com/news/44973-...ed-data-accounts-tethering-via-jailbreak.html
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Wait... so you're saying that you tether for free via root without paying? You're happy about that?
You do realize that Sprint's 3G network is PATHETICALLY slow? The slowest of the big four by a pretty healthy margin. So you're advocating overloading an already overloaded network without contributing to a damn near profitless company?
No, I actually don't use tethering. I'm just pointing out that I am happy to have Sprint. I'm sure many people do though. Why would I use my phone to tether when I can have speeds like this? That would be dumb.
http://results.speedtest.comcast.net/result/81220912.png
{ParanoiA} said:
No, I actually don't use tethering. I'm just pointing out that I am happy to have Sprint. I'm sure many people do though. Why would I use my phone to tether when I can have speeds like this? That would be dumb.
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did you notice that I said advocating?
@{ParanoiA} I'm warning you, it's pointless.
Trolling aside...
{ParanoiA} said:
Just read this a few minutes ago. Reminds me why I have Sprint.
http://www.techspot.com/news/44973-...ed-data-accounts-tethering-via-jailbreak.html
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It's only the beginning.
I'm also happy that I pay the one company that stands alone on what I believe is "right"
Edit: Don't recall where anyone said stealing was okay.
mattykinsx said:
@{ParanoiA} I'm warning you, it's pointless.
Trolling aside...
It's only the beginning.
I'm also happy that I pay the one company that stands alone on what I believe is "right"
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So stealing from Sprint is right? Email Dan Hesse and ask him if he thinks it's cool if you tether without paying.
I saw an article somewhere that said Verizon was doing this also. Something about someone using a Droid x got re-directed to some Verizon site to add tether.
Edit: here is the article
http://m.bgr.com/2011/08/08/verizon-hops-on-ban-wagon-blocks-unauthorized-tetherers/
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Award Tour said:
So stealing from Sprint is right? Email Dan Hesse and ask him if he thinks it's cool if you tether without paying.
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I'm paying for unlimited data and I should be able to use the data that I am paying for however I want to use it, which includes tethering. Asking for an $30 extra charge for an arbitrary usage of data is what I would call stealing.
iwin2000 said:
I'm paying for unlimited data and I should be able to use the data that I am paying for however I want to use it, which includes tethering. Asking for an $30 extra charge for an arbitrary usage of data is what I would call stealing.
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You're paying for data, on your PHONE not to be shared with whatever other device you have, this is not a home ISP. That's like saying you're paying $50 a week for unlimited gas but you are filling up every car in your neighborhood. Not only will this cause gas prices to go up because you're abusing it but will also put an end to others getting this deal. Shame that people don't see this.
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Wait... so you're saying that you tether for free via root without paying? You're happy about that?
You do realize that Sprint's 3G network is PATHETICALLY slow? The slowest of the big four by a pretty healthy margin. So you're advocating overloading an already overloaded network without contributing to a damn near profitless company?
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Since when is 23 million in profit for 2010 considered near profitless? Soon they will make more when people finally leave at&t.
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I am a former att customer that received that letter and warning. The only thing is I never teather! Ever! I have had an iphone, but years ago. I was at the time using a htc inspire on the unlimited. I use roughly 4-6gb a month on just my phone. I think why people are getting these is cause the amount of data people are using. I'm pretty sure that's why I got one. Just not really sure if they can really tell if your teathering or just basing it off usage.
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Really it should be one or the other. Data cap or no tethering. If you are capped st 2gb who the hell cares if you tether. You go over it's your ass. If you have unlimited data and tether your laptop to run netflix and torrent the latest movies using 15gb+ every month then you deserve a kick in the balls.
I don't mind sprint's 30$ tether charge. it makes sense on an unlimited plan. if I need internet on other devices it's not a bad option for someone who wouldn't want to sign another contact for internet. And the 1mbps or so 3g I get here ain't bad for that.
I don't need it though and have used root to tether for free and though I have downloaded a couple movies with it (at the horrible 50-100kbps 3g in new mexico) I have yet to exceed 5gb.
I don't condemn using over 10gb a month on occasion but to consistently abuse sprint's unlimited data is just out right stealing.
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BigSmoke53 said:
Since when is 23 million in profit for 2010 considered near profitless? Soon they will make more when people finally leave at&t.
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Are you serious? LOL!
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Award Tour said:
So stealing from Sprint is right? Email Dan Hesse and ask him if he thinks it's cool if you tether without paying.
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Did someone hurt your feelings or something. Do you work for Att? Then why does someone posting negative articles about them bother you so much? Oh and what ****ty Sprint speeds are you talking about? My speeds are damn fast.
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You're paying for data, on your PHONE not to be shared with whatever other device you have, this is not a home ISP. That's like saying you're paying $50 a week for unlimited gas but you are filling up every car in your neighborhood. Not only will this cause gas prices to go up because you're abusing it but will also put an end to others getting this deal. Shame that people don't see this.
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BS comparison. I usually agree with you but not on tethering I guess.
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Beejis said:
Did someone hurt your feelings or something. Do you work for Att? Then why does someone posting negative articles about them bother you so much? Oh and what ****ty Sprint speeds are you talking about? My speeds are damn fast.
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Your small little observation means very little. A recent nationwide speed test found Sprint to be nearly dead last with all carriers, not just the big four.
Why am I mad? There was a day when Sprint used to do 1.5-2+ Mbps with ease in NYC. Ease. Sprints network is having a crunch right now and I'm lucky to get 750 kbps now. All you freeloading bastards aren't helping.
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Beejis said:
BS comparison. I usually agree with you but not on tethering I guess.
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His comparison is right. Mobile data isn't finite. Its significantly more limited than land data. Control is needed to maintain a fast, stable mobile network. A network with unlimited data is no different and needs more control if anything. Your paying for service on your phone and nothing more.
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Your small little observation means very little. A recent nationwide speed test found Sprint to be nearly dead last with all carriers, not just the big four.
Why am I mad? There was a day when Sprint used to do 1.5-2+ Mbps with ease in NYC. Ease. Sprints network is having a crunch right now and I'm lucky to get 750 kbps now. All you freeloading bastards aren't helping.
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Nationwide speed tests mean nothing to me, as I only plan on using my phone in limited areas anyway. This is why you should always test drive the network for the 30 days they give you, not just pick a phone on any carrier.
My speeds are consistently above 1mbps here in the Seattle area, not EVERYWHERE is having issues although it seems there are a lot who do.
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Nationwide speed tests mean nothing to me, as I only plan on using my phone in limited areas anyway. This is why you should always test drive the network for the 30 days they give you, not just pick a phone on any carrier.
My speeds are consistently above 1mbps here in the Seattle area, not EVERYWHERE is having issues although it seems there are a lot who do.
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They tested pretty much all major cities. None averaged more than 1 mbps but its worth noting that they hit peaks of over 2 mbps. The thing is that I can say that I hit 1.x mbps in NYC, and I have, but my average experience is significantly slower than that.
This test showed that not only were Sprints peaks slower but their averages were too. And this is in pretty much all major cities.
Their nationwide average taken from the testing of most major cities put Sprint in nearly last. This wasn't the first time they did these tests either. What this showed is that Sprint slowed significantly year to year.
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Nuff said. But just in case.
short: It's not "theft of service". Sorry. Nothing is being stolen (go look up what steal/theft means). You might however, be in breach of contract. That's about it.

If you use At&t, I need a minute from you

We have bunch of thread about Throttle Data. If you don't like getting throttle please sign this petition and spread the word in our xda community. We need to get more people sign this petition faster so we can resolve the issue. And tell At&t to F*** Off because i hate when I pay for unlimitated data and only get about 3.5 to 4 GB with full speed. SO PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION HERE.
Honestly speaking, will this really do anything? At&t reserves the right to throttle or stop your data service as they see fit. Shady and screwed up, I know, but it is defined in the contract we signed when we all got service from them.
My data isn't throttled, but I don't actually use more than 3GB a month.
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Well we know how these companies tend to suck our hard earned money.
We have to sign a contract and still limit our usage.
I suggest move to another network which have a better data plan from AT&T.
This wouldn't do anything. It's obvious no one likes data throttling.
vbansal said:
Well we know how these companies tend to suck our hard earned money.
We have to sign a contract and still limit our usage.
I suggest move to another network which have a better data plan from AT&T.
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Move to T-mobile Switched from ATT and not regretting. Everything unlimited for the same price I paid at ATT for only 500 mins and 2 GB plan
The Big red did the same to me.Not even 2gb, but .7gb! I am not sure if I can sign being on the big red/ AT&T 15 unlimited non-smartphone plan.
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Move to T-mobile Switched from ATT and not regretting. Everything unlimited for the same price I paid at ATT for only 500 mins and 2 GB plan
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doesnt TMO throttle you too?
Yes they do. Sprint is the only one that does not.
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Only if you don't have a grandfathered plan. I've never been throttled on TMo. I routinely use over 10GB of data per month including tethering.
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We have bunch of thread about Throttle Data. If you don't like getting throttle please sign this petition and spread the word in our xda community. We need to get more people sign this petition faster so we can resolve the issue. And tell At&t to F*** Off because i hate when I pay for unlimitated data and only get about 3.5 to 4 GB with full speed. SO PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION HERE.
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Are you guys kidding me?
In Germany every provider only guarantees for 300MB - 1GB without being throttled to 64kbit/s while the plan states "unlimited"
You can get 4GB from T-Mobile if you pay extra...
well you can always change apn and have hspa+ speed on At&t better than sprint and t-mobile.
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well you can always change apn and have hspa+ speed on At&t better than sprint and t-mobile.
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That only works if your device actually has the bands for T-Mobile and AT&T packed in there. Software can't change hardware.
Well i have skyrocket which is similar to t989 so when i get throttle i change my apn.
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That only works if your device actually has the bands for T-Mobile and AT&T packed in there. Software can't change hardware.
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Only if you don't have a grandfathered plan. I've never been throttled on TMo. I routinely use over 10GB of data per month including tethering.
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Person said switch to tmobile.. cant get grandfathered data.
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Person said switch to tmobile.. cant get grandfathered data.
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T-Mobile does have 5GB and 10GB options that now include FREE TETHERING! Yes, you're still throttled after the 5 or 10GBs of data. But.....5GB for 30$ including tethering beats AT&T easily. 10GB for 60$ including tethering as well.... (referencing classic plan pricing here) is not bad either.
Only Verizon ATM beats it with Their double data promo (example: 10GB for 5GB price of 50$). That's a promo, not everyday pricing either.
Oh, yeah....NO TETHERING INCLUDED on Verizon either.....
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Whatever works better for you then hey, more power to you but ..you get what you pay for... and quality > quantity for me.. hehe
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Whatever works better for you then hey, more power to you but ..you get what you pay for... and quality > quantity for me.. hehe
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I have no quality issues with T-Mobile. Fast HSPA+ speeds plus four bars (68-72dBm). I'll admit outside major metropolitan areas T-Mobile is lacking, but for the majority of us living in those major metropolitan areas....T-Mobile is the better deal.
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Person said switch to tmobile.. cant get grandfathered data.
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The person I responded to only asked about data throttling. You can grab a promo plan from them anyway that includes tethering, just as babydoll suggested.
Babydoll25 said:
I have no quality issues with T-Mobile. Fast HSPA+ speeds plus four bars (68-72dBm). I'll admit outside major metropolitan areas T-Mobile is lacking, but for the majority of us living in those major metropolitan areas....T-Mobile is the better deal.
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I've never had issues with them either. They cover most of my routes in South Louisiana to my customers' homes. They've recently expanded their 3G coverage as well. I was pretty excited to see be able to stream last.fm again in some out of the way places.

Wait for Journal or go with ATT

So with VZ about to double data(again!), I have been thinking of getting a GNex with 5GB(or 10 since double), so if the Journal comes, Id have a great plan. Should I do that or get the ATT and get the 5GB plan? I hate that the only messaging option is 20$, and employee discounts do not help.
Thank you in advance!
One thing i learnt over the last decade using cell phone, gsm phone always resells easier, faster and at higher price compares to cdma. That's why i never go the verizon route. And do u really need over 5gb data? Sure 10 is great but unless u carry 3 battery around all the time and not using wifi at home, there is no way u can burn through 5gb data per month .
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oh better believe some people burn through tons of gigs per month. If you stream netflix videos, tether your phone as a hotspot, etc. Then it is possible.
adelmundo said:
oh better believe some people burn through tons of gigs per month. If you stream netflix videos, tether your phone as a hotspot, etc. Then it is possible.
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Yeah ive been using 4-5gb month since 2008. Probably alot more includong wifi. Since my window mobile days.
To op, like the above poster said gsm has better resale value. If signal quality isnt a issue att would be the better choice. Besides there bias with iphone, ive been a happy customer since 08.
If you want unlimited data, you can check if the iphone 2g trick still works.
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I have the same problem right now. But seeing as I'm willing to believe that the journal will come to verizon soon hopefully, I'm willing to wait.
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OP, you may get more interest in this topic at the "AT&T Galaxy Note" forum...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1493
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OP, you may get more interest in this topic at the "AT&T Galaxy Note" forum...
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Where is the att note forum?I dont see it on the xda app
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1493
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OP, you may get more interest in this topic at the "AT&T Galaxy Note" forum...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1493
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Can you please move it if it is appro?
intruda119 said:
Yeah ive been using 4-5gb month since 2008. Probably alot more includong wifi. Since my window mobile days.
To op, like the above poster said gsm has better resale value. If signal quality isnt a issue att would be the better choice. Besides there bias with iphone, ive been a happy customer since 08.
If you want unlimited data, you can check if the iphone 2g trick still works.
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Im in NYC, so people are telling me not to get ATT.
I may blow throw the Limit, im on TMO never came close to the soft cap, but I am installing an Ipad in my car and would like to stream movies/videos w/e thru the note.
I want the 10 just because its a GOOD deal, would kick myself if I get the ATT, dont pick up a VZ phone with the double data, then the note comes out on VZ and i coulda had double the data!
I think I will pre-order and test for 30 days. If VZ had this deal before, theny may have again!
Does the Verizon loophole still work if you get the 4g hotspot, they give you unlimited data?
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Does the Verizon loophole still work if you get the 4g hotspot, they give you unlimited data?
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No they closed the loop and now going back and auditing those that pulled the hotspot after it gave them unlimited.
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I have 450 min and lowest ATT data plan an have unlimited data using Sprints MiFi at $35mo. Don't dis Sprints Wimax. Here in Chicago its consistently faster than ATT's Hspa+, and downloads big sites faster than LTE devices at ATT or Verizon.
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Btw ...whats the Journal ? VU phone?
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[/COLOR]Btw ...whats the Journal ? VU phone?
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The Verizon version of the Note, should it come out(I think it will, hence the question/anxiety).
Most important is whether at&t works ok in your area. If it's tolerable with its overall coverage and data speeds, I'd say go for the at&t Note.
Don't be surprised if the Journal for VZW doesn't come out until like this summer at the earliest.
I'm basing this off the 9 month span it took the Thunderbolt to come out after the EVO was originally released for Sprint.
Problem is both at&t and VZW fell into the bad habit of taking forever to release phones. Culprits being long iPhone exclusivity for at&t....and OG Droid being a hit for VZW.
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No they closed the loop and now going back and auditing those that pulled the hotspot after it gave them unlimited.
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But IF they keep the 4G hotspot and not remove it after they got unlimited data, then the unlimited data still sticks?
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But IF they keep the 4G hotspot and not remove it after they got unlimited data, then the unlimited data still sticks?
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I believe so.
if youre worried about data usage, just wait for the vzw version. ATT only offers you 3gb/mo + $10 per gb beyond that. I personally dont think the note is worth jumping ship over, especially since the journal will come out. It will have LTE as well.
How long will this double data promo last?

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