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For the first time ever I hit 2gb in one month and then tmobile throttled my speed down to something between edge and 3g...
just for a tip to anyone out there, if you have wifi at home then use wifi while you are at home. I am only throttled from 17th-19th (new billing cycle) but it sucks bad...
That's a bummer. I'm stoked that I have Wi-Fi at home AND work that I tap into. I rarely have to use my data so I don't have that fear of going over. I hope that I never get into a situation where this happens.
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Mog said:
For the first time ever I hit 2gb in one month and then tmobile throttled my speed down to something between edge and 3g...
just for a tip to anyone out there, if you have wifi at home then use wifi while you are at home. I am only throttled from 17th-19th (new billing cycle) but it sucks bad...
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I also had the displeasure of being throttled last month. I make it a point to turn on WiFi when I'm at home so that it doesn't happen again. This sucks, considering a lot of apps are using large amounts of data these days. :/
Its only a 2 gig limit for newer customers right? Us oldie customers still get up to 5 I hope!
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Just an idea for those who haven't considered, you can use apps like Tasker or AutomateIt (free) to automatically turn on wifi when at home using location-based triggers and things like that.
u guys think u had it bad,, i used two gigs of data withing a week of my bill cuz i had to tether to my laptop. so im stuck with this like edge **** for the rest of the month...
Your 2 gig cap is the data feature you have, you can upgrade it to a 5 gig cap if you pay $10 more a month, or you could go with the outrageous 10gig cap for an extra $40 a month on top of what your paying now, wifi is your best bet. Throttled speeds are around 50-100kbps, but hey it beats overages any day
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Your 2 gig cap is the data feature you have, you can upgrade it to a 5 gig cap if you pay $10 more a month, or you could go with the outrageous 10gig cap for an extra $40 a month on top of what your paying now, wifi is your best bet. Throttled speeds are around 50-100kbps, but hey it beats overages any day
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Ok so what if I just have the unlimited grandfathered that I have had for the past five years? Is it now magically just a 2 gig limit instead of the five it always used to be?
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Ok so what if I just have the unlimited grandfathered that I have had for the past five years? Is it now magically just a 2 gig limit instead of the five it always used to be?
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On the same boat as u. I've had internet for about 4-5 years now.
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I thought I read something about not being grandfathered in, once you upgrade to an android/data plan. And top it off, they weren't even mentioning that you would not be grandfathered in. where's our tmo reps? chime in plz
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tmo sucks ?
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I thought I read something about not being grandfathered in, once you upgrade to an android/data plan. And top it off, they weren't even mentioning that you would not be grandfathered in. where's our tmo reps? chime in plz
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maybe this is the beginning of how tmo will suck when att takes over ?
I got the txt yesterday, but haven't been throttled. its near my cycle to restart, so how much data doesn't even show on mytmobile. called customer service, they couldn't tell me if I was throttled....
verizon here we come (5 of us)
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I thought I read something about not being grandfathered in, once you upgrade to an android/data plan. And top it off, they weren't even mentioning that you would not be grandfathered in. where's our tmo reps? chime in plz
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Well I haven't touched a thing on my account since the garbage data plans went into effect FOR that reason. So hopefully nothing has changed. I have been very careful cause I knew they would pull a fast one if I so much as took visual voicemail or something off lmfao.
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Okay guys I know getting throttled sucks but during this and last month I've had unlimited data! I mean truly unlimited no cap! I've have passed the 5Gb cap and have gotten the infamous text telling me my speed will be slowed. I've been experiencing this since I updated the leaked gingy from t-mobile I don't know if that's the case of my fortunate situation. Last month I used 10.2Gb(lol double checked dang that's a lot!) and right now I'm at 5.5Gb.I'm still at full speed with 18 or so days left on my billing cycle. Is anyone else experiencing this?
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Okay guys I know getting throttled sucks but during this and last month I've had unlimited data! I mean truly unlimited no cap! I've have passed the 5Gb cap and have gotten the infamous text telling me my speed will be slowed. I've been experiencing this since I updated the leaked gingy from t-mobile I don't know if that's the case of my fortunate situation. Last month I used 10.2Gb(lol double checked dang that's a lot!) and right now I'm at 5.5Gb.I'm still at full speed with 18 or so days left on my billing cycle. Is anyone else experiencing this?
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If your using the leaked gingerbread, then you are also on the 04.30 radio, which is the thing keeping you from being throttled. This has been confirmed by me and various other users on different roms, as far as I know it's the only radio that can defeat throttling.... somehow. But hey I'll take it
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If your using the leaked gingerbread, then you are also on the 04.30 radio, which is the thing keeping you from being throttled. This has been confirmed by me and various other users on different roms, as far as I know it's the only radio that can defeat throttling.... somehow. But hey I'll take it
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Really? Wow never heard about that!
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OMG!!!!! You saying that if I install this radio, i'll have TRULY unlimited data!?!?!?!
OMG OMG OMG!!! I'll be flashing ASAP!!
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OMG!!!!! You saying that if I install this radio, i'll have TRULY unlimited data!?!?!?!
OMG OMG OMG!!! I'll be flashing ASAP!!
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I wouldn't expect it to last too much longer, lol. But hey it works right now so get it while you can!
Edit: I would first test this toward the end of your billing cycle, there are scattered reports that this doesn't work for some people.
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There are people on all different radios that get the throttle text and never get throttled. It really seems like a roll of the dice no matter what radio your on now that you said the .30 doesn't work for all people. All the other radios work for some and not for others as far as throttling goes also.
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Oh no, I don't like reading this. I just joined Tmobile because their data plans are cheap and I THOUGHT they had unlimited 3G. I only bought 200MB of 4G thinking I'd be on semi decent 3G but now I'm screwed. Queue buyer's remorse...
I say keep the caps but offer an unlimited......
EX:
2gb $25
5gb $50
10gb $80
Unlimited $102 (BUT DO NOT THROTTLE!!!!)
Would that be suitable?
Unlimited shouldn't have trottling in the first place.
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Imo (Throttle to Edge speed after limit)
500MB $10
2GB $20
5GB $40
10GB $65
Unlimited $95
InferiorL3gion said:
Unlimited shouldn't have trottling in the first place.
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agreed
@nitrogen618 agreed too
That is my main problem with Tmobile, I have the unlimited plan but once I hit 5 gigs it becomes too slow to do anything
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That is my main problem with Tmobile, I have the unlimited plan but once I hit 5 gigs it becomes too slow to do anything
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5? I thought it was 2
I got my data plan right before they switched it to 2 gigs
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Same here
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Same here
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How slow does it get after passing the cap?
I'm on T-Mobile and you can actually get either a 200MB, 2GB, 5GB or 10GB plan. I have the 2GB one, as I have wifi access in the places I spend most of my time.
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How slow does it get after passing the cap?
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Between 1kbs and 5 kbs.... KBS! Ridiculous
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I think mobile devices will go the way of home communications/entertainment eventually - you will pay for the data plan and VOIP/Stream other services. $100/month for unlimited data + $50+ for phone its really getting high though
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I think mobile devices will go the way of home communications/entertainment eventually - you will pay for the data plan and VOIP/Stream other services. $100/month for unlimited data + $50+ for phone its really getting high though
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Le Sigh. Your right. I'm paying cable prices for something that I can carry around with me and get broadband speeds. I hope they just realize that data shouldn't be capped/throttled but Comcast hasn't been taught this lesson so I'm worried it won't sink in.
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How slow does it get after passing the cap?
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I wanna say they cut it in half but I never had that problem.
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OMG Are you serious?????
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Between 1kbs and 5 kbs.... KBS! Ridiculous
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I have T-mo and when I reach the cap it goes to edge speeds for me.
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I have T-mo and when I reach the cap it goes to edge speeds for me.
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What are edge speeds?
Like on Sprint 1xRTT is like 17KB/s (kilobytes)
Guys, capping is the goal, not the means. The whole idea is to annoy you into getting a more expensive contract and then only using a small part of it.
They fiddle with the limits until the most people switch up and they make the largest profit.
Anyway, paying per used amount is like going back to the days of WAP.
If only someone started a worldwide data-only network, sigh...
6gb was 30 dollars a month on rogers months ago...
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What are edge speeds?
Like on Sprint 1xRTT is like 17KB/s (kilobytes)
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Edge are AT&T 2G speeds...it is pretty miserable. I have the unlimited plan (throttled after 5GB). I am actually thinking of cutting down my data plan though, I have never gone over 1GB per month. Cell phones aren't allowed where I work and I keep wi-fi on whenever I am home and wherever I can have it on when I am out and about.
Hello everyone,
I have this phone with 2 GB data plan. I called tmobile and they said they are offering 5 GB data plan for just 5 bucks extra for 3 months. I thought I should let you now about this offer.
I say go for its its five bucks I download Tom's and flash them and watch Netflix surf the web and I have a 5 gig plan and you could tether internet if you Ned to from 3rd party apps ..its a good deal
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alitaw said:
Hello everyone,
I have this phone with 2 GB data plan. I called tmobile and they said they are offering 5 GB data plan for just 5 bucks extra for 3 months. I thought I should let you now about this offer.
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Sounds like a good deal, are you with a classic or value plan?
Does that require new contract /extension?
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Sounds like a good deal, are you with a classic or value plan?
Does that require new contract /extension?
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Need contract extension your upgrade date wont change though. I looked online classic plans are $15 more for 5 gigs than 2 gig plan. So this applies with the value plan most likely. I have unlimited minutes and and texting but don't need it I only made like 86 minutes in calls in the actual day. all my calls are during free nights and weekends anyway. Free wifi calling its like I have the unlimted minutes anyway.
This is a normal bump up to 5gb with discounts applied to the account. Its worth it and shouldn't extend your contract as it is only a feature and not a rate plan change. PLUS 5gb now includes tethering!
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This is a normal bump up to 5gb with discounts applied to the account. Its worth it and shouldn't extend your contract as it is only a feature and not a rate plan change. PLUS 5gb now includes tethering!
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Are you sure on the 5gb including tethering? My data plan is like $20 a month for 5gb
All 5 gig plans include tethering and mobile album for free. The extra features are separately 14.99 each.
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I believe the 5gb plan that goes for $25-30 includes tethering.
The 5gb preferred android data plan is only $20 and does not include it.
^not many people know this one, but there it is lol, You can call in and ask for it. It is better askign the loyalty/retention department about it. Some of the regular customer reps don't know about it for some reason.
I may be wrong about the preferred android data plan not including the extra features... it's been awhile since i bothered the CSRs lol
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This is a normal bump up to 5gb with discounts applied to the account. Its worth it and shouldn't extend your contract as it is only a feature and not a rate plan change. PLUS 5gb now includes tethering!
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On classic plan called said it was $35 dollars and extend my contract. So it only applies to value plans.
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On classic plan called said it was $35 dollars and extend my contract. So it only applies to value plans.
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whoa what?? who did you talked to? let me go through t-mobile's website and see whats up with their services
okay wow, it looks like they did UP the data plan, but whoever you talked to might have been trying to change your entire PLAN and not just a service. Service upgrades should not be a contract extension.
I would recommend to switch to the $20 5gb preferred android plan. I hope they still offer it.. they should be able to though. This works on any plan. It was a hidden offer and was not a grandfathered service unless things have changed. Doesn't hurt to try. This goes for everyone.
talk to the retention/loyalty department for smoothest help. Regular CSR will say they can't do that etc etc.
Yeah preffered is 20 its an older feature.. you have to ask for it through care not available in store system. New 5gb feature is 35 but does include tethering on classic. On value its 25
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Last week I was offered 5GB for $15 including wifi hotspot tethering. $5/month for the first 3 months sounds great, and I imagine it would revert to $15/month after the first 3.
Just letting you know the preffered $20 5GB does include tethering. Myself and my brother have it
and it's listed on the bill.
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Last week I was offered 5GB for $15 including wifi hotspot tethering. $5/month for the first 3 months sounds great, and I imagine it would revert to $15/month after the first 3.
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Where were you offered that?
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Where were you offered that?
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Something like that is only offered through loyalty and they will most likely extend your contract to give you that.
On value 5gb is 25$ and on classic its 35$. So the only way to get any other price is through loyalty.
I'm a T-Mobile rep so...
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Something like that is only offered through loyalty and they will most likely extend your contract to give you that.
On value 5gb is 25$ and on classic its 35$. So the only way to get any other price is through loyalty.
I'm a T-Mobile rep so...
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I assume it is actually $25 still but with the usual $10/month discount to the bill. Just another way of saying it
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Just letting you know the preffered $20 5GB does include tethering. Myself and my brother have it
and it's listed on the bill.
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That's awesome! Learned Something new, although using custom roms already does that, but something i can share with my friends! lol
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alitaw said:
Hello everyone,
I have this phone with 2 GB data plan. I called tmobile and they said they are offering 5 GB data plan for just 5 bucks extra for 3 months. I thought I should let you now about this offer.
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for 3 months as in $5 for 3 months and it'll go back to normal rate?
or you have up to 3 months to get this deal?
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Where were you offered that?
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Tmo customer care. I had called in about another issue and they usually try to sell something when they have a captive audience. Most of my data usage is done via wifi so I turned him down.
The $15/5GB plan he offered me most definitely included tethering.
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for 3 months as in $5 for 3 months and it'll go back to normal rate?
or you have up to 3 months to get this deal?
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I was switched to this. I was told it would be a $5 a month saving for 3 months and then I would revert back to 2gb for normal price.
Who else can't wait for tomorrow to get that "truly unlimited data" from T-Mobile
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And when is happening
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Tomorrow...literally
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Me, I need it because I'm currently without home internet.
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Vain III said:
Me, I need it because I'm currently without home internet.
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Same here man.. I have the 10 gb data plan and I run through it every month
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I want to switch right now!
If you go to t-mobile's site, and click on Individual plans.. you can see it's already implemented "As Unlimited Nationwide 4g"
But when you log in to my t-mobile, it's not an option under services Guess they're still working on it, hah
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I want to switch right now!
If you go to t-mobile's site, and click on Individual plans.. you can see it's already implemented "As Unlimited Nationwide 4g"
But when you log in to my t-mobile, it's not an option under services Guess they're still working on it, hah
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RAWR, I know. Ive been dying to update for the past four hours.
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RAWR, I know. Ive been dying to update for the past four hours.
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Well, at least the call center and chat open in an hour and a half! Haha
Buuuuuuut that's not needed because IT'S THERE!
Unlimited Nationwide 4G
Unlimited 4G data on T-Mobile network for accessing the web, streaming music and HD video, and downloading cool apps—as much as you want. No limits and no overages.
Now to test FoxFi, hahaha
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Well, at least the call center and chat open in an hour and a half! Haha
Buuuuuuut that's not needed because IT'S THERE!
Unlimited Nationwide 4G
Unlimited 4G data on T-Mobile network for accessing the web, streaming music and HD video, and downloading cool apps—as much as you want. No limits and no overages.
Now to test FoxFi, hahaha
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+1 I just did it right after I typed my message :| I got rid of issuance to keep the price around the same.
yeah... now if t-mobile only built a cell tower near me.
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P.S. Did anybody here that is so overly excited about this "Unlimited Data" notice the jump in price from $10 (for the 2GB) to $30 (for the unlimited)? Just be aware of the price increase before changing your plan(s).
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P.S. Did anybody here that is so overly excited about this "Unlimited Data" notice the jump in price from $10 (for the 2GB) to $30 (for the unlimited)? Just be aware of the price increase before changing your plan(s).
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What are you talking about. My bill literally went up two dollars when I took off my insurance, which I don't need because I root. I think it only went up to thirty dollars on the classic plans.
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What are you talking about. My bill literally went up two dollars when I took off my insurance, which I don't need because I root. I think it only went up to thirty dollars on the classic plans.
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If you had the $10 Android plan that they gave out to preferred customers, you'd have a $20 price increase..
But those of us who were unable to get the $10 deal.. 2gb was previous $20.
Considering 5gb was $35, I'd say $30 for completely unlimited is a damn good deal, lol
Did anyone else just lose data? It's redirecting me to a "choose a plan" page but when I click it, it says I have a data plan. Weird :| That was on my phone, non-tether.
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yeah... now if t-mobile only built a cell tower near me.
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P.S. Did anybody here that is so overly excited about this "Unlimited Data" notice the jump in price from $10 (for the 2GB) to $30 (for the unlimited)? Just be aware of the price increase before changing your plan(s).
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Wow..the price are so expensive in US. $10 only for 2gb?
Can you tell me the speed off connection?it's slow or fast? Because I will travelled to US.
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Vain III said:
Did anyone else just lose data? It's redirecting me to a "choose a plan" page but when I click it, it says I have a data plan. Weird :| That was on my phone, non-tether.
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Yup I just got off the phone with Tmo support they said they have to readd it to my line and it could take 2 hours. FWIW I was off the phone 10 minutes ago and still get the upsell page.
I just change my share plan from 10GB to 15 GB free of charge. At&t giving now 15GB share plans for price of 10GB.. If you have 10GB share data on your plan just go to your At&t account on line or store and change. https://www.att.com/shop/wireless/data-plans.html#fbid=rXgfsSx3hyR
Thanks man 5 more gigs for free
THANK YOU! I just upgraded.
thanks, just upped as well
Thanks for the heads up. Nice!
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Nice. 5 more gigs $3 cheaper.
Just FYI promotion ends at 11/30/2014.. Over 150 viewers and just 7 people click thank you button... Rest of them must know this already..
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Just FYI promotion ends at 11/30/2014.. Over 150 viewers and just 7 people click thank you button... Rest of them must know this already..
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I already knew, and upgraded day one. But hit the tanks button in my appreciation of you making sure no one missed this upgrade freebie.
We received an ad for this, but it said terms and conditions apply. I dunno what's in the fine print, but it can't be good....
I just called AT&T Customer Service and got them to change my plan. 15 gigs for free! Totally worked! Thanks for sharing this!
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We received an ad for this, but it said terms and conditions apply. I dunno what's in the fine print, but it can't be good....
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No different then the terms for my 10gb plan (or probably any size data plan) and this is for share plans only.
If you already have a 10gb it's a no brainer. If you been considering adding data this is a nice incentive.
I actually finally have up my unlimited data plan for the 10gb plan just a couple of days before this offer became available. Did so for three reasons:
1. Unlimited data = fast data for 5GBP and then unlimited SLOW data. Went over once but no fun. Music streaming was ok everything else was frustrating.
2. It includes unlimited calls and text before I had 700 minutes and 200 text. I never came close to using those minutes (had like 7000 roll over minutes), but 200 text was an issue.
3. It was cheaper by about $20 to my old plan.
So when the offered 15gb on my 10gb plan I was very happy.
anyone know if this is available for the 4 line family plan?
Thanks man. Updated mine from 2 to 3 GB for the same price.
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tdizzle404 said:
anyone know if this is available for the 4 line family plan?
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For up to 10 devices
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I just did it like 2 days ago and had to pay extra!!! Wtf ?
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razorseal said:
I just did it like 2 days ago and had to pay extra!!! Wtf ?
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Extra for what?
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The extra 5gb! Lol
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The extra 5gb! Lol
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Did you call at&t?
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We're about to now actually.
Just upgraded my plan, excellent find,thanks for the info guys!