New AT&T Data Plans - Networking

Probably still not enough for the most of you lol
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Its just another sad attempt to charge people more money. They do not care about making customers happy. They just want to make as much money as possible, nothing else. But the sad part is most people will roll over and accept it.

I got grandfathered for the $30 unlimited plan. Any phone i get is always unlimited for $30, even any other phone on my plan.
Wish i could switch to sprints unlimited everything for 99 bucks but sprint is a dead zone here :/

AT&T wanted to do what Verizon is doing, $30 for 3 gb $50 for 5 gb. its getting to that point where everyone might be shafted into going into sprint...

Jetdude said:
AT&T wanted to do what Verizon is doing, $30 for 3 gb $50 for 5 gb. its getting to that point where everyone might be shafted into going into sprint...
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More like getting shafted into eating the cost, or not having a phone. AT&T and Verizon charging ridiculous rates for data, T-Mobile compressing all of your images, Sprint's service being utterly horrible, MetroPCS with terrible phone choices and no 3G service in my area, and other issues. MVNOs either run on Sprint and suffer signal issues and slow data speeds, or run on AT&T and get small data caps (hi H2O wireless) or get throttled to 500kbps (Red Pocket, AT&T GoPhone).
In terms of speed and price, T-Mobile is still good, but why bother browsing if every web page looks like 1997 vomited all over it? The only thing missing is Geocities and an annoying midi file looping in the background. I don't understand how they think they're going to get away with severe image compression when 720x1280 is the new Android flagship standard resolution.

Jetdude said:
AT&T wanted to do what Verizon is doing, $30 for 3 gb $50 for 5 gb. its getting to that point where everyone might be shafted into going into sprint...
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Since when did Verizon have $30 for 3gb? It's 2gb for $30.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/plans/?page=single

Sirfearoth said:
Its just another sad attempt to charge people more money. They do not care about making customers happy. They just want to make as much money as possible, nothing else. But the sad part is most people will roll over and accept it.
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Well.... it is, after all, a business.
Also, I was selling even back when we had unlimited data plans. Guess what? People were complaining & *****ing then.
Guess what? People are still *****ing now. Consumers are never happy.

Verizon had the 4 gb for 30 bucks. my bad.
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With Sprint's Vision plan coming into fruition in the next several years, voice and data coverage and speed should improve. Hopefully they continue to keep the unlimited data plans and if they do, then you will probably see a lot of people jump to Sprint.

That was a xmas promo. lol. Thats as good as saying AT&T HAD unlimited.

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i want to end my contract with att but i dont want to pay 175 dollars is there a fool proof way to get out of my contract?
Actually I have a question here, too.
I'm eligible for upgrade next January. Does that mean I can get out of the contract by that time or do I still need to serve the full 2 years in their prison?
Are you on unlimited data? You could try to use an enormous amout of data... I don't know if this will work though, I have seen people's bill who have used 15-20gb's with no notice...
AT&T Fine Print said:
If you are on a data plan that does not include a monthly megabyte allowance and additional data usage rates, the parties agree that AT&T has the right to impose additional charges if you use more than 5 GB in a month. Prior to the imposition of any additional charges, AT&T shall provide you with notice and you shall have the right to terminate your service.
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That's one reason I'm not hesitating on my data usage... I'm probably going to hit 10-12gb's this month and I don't tether at all, I wonder what I would use if I started tethering
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dudekiller said:
i want to end my contract with att but i dont want to pay 175 dollars is there a fool proof way to get out of my contract?
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works every time
i would imagine that the tiered data plan would have been a great loophole
Orangeandblue302 said:
i would imagine that the tiered data plan would have been a great loophole
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what do you mean by this?
hbkmog said:
Actually I have a question here, too.
I'm eligible for upgrade next January. Does that mean I can get out of the contract by that time or do I still need to serve the full 2 years in their prison?
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No, having an upgrade doesnt mean you're out of contract. Unless your two years are up, you will still get an ETF. But at least its prorated.
dudekiller said:
i want to end my contract with att but i dont want to pay 175 dollars is there a fool proof way to get out of my contract?
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I have heard that if you tell them you are leaving the country they will let you out of your contract without paying the ETF. Maybe tell them you or your family got a job in Europe or something.
you signed a contract, how about you honor it or pay the ETF like you said you would?
Sometimes I have heard that if you are moving to a new cellular company, you can convince them to pay the fee for you if you sign onto one of their contracts. Going from one contract to another, but if you wanted to switch to Verizon you might be able to get them to pay it for you.
(Notice: I have never done this nor know anyone who has tried it. I read it was possible online so results will vary. Also depends on who you are dealing with I assume)
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you signed a contract, how about you honor it or pay the ETF like you said you would?
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i didnt sign it my parents did i want my own contract im moving to tmobile so if anyones in the oc and wants to trade a att nexus for a tmobile one give me a call 714 900 3930
(if i can get out of the deal)

Sprint to dump unlimited plans :-(

http://www.mobilebusinessbriefing.c...ked-to-data-pricing-strategy-switch-next-week
10 GB !
i don't even touch that.....
so this won't really affect me though...
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.... Now its a thread.
10 GB !
i don't even touch that.....
so this won't really affect me though...
.... Now its a thread.
I'm reading for non smart phone devices only. Tabs, air cards etc.
styckx said:
I'm reading for non smart phone devices only. Tabs, air cards etc.
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Ah! That is more like it. Hesse just did the whole "not believing in data caps" promo. Also the only reason I am still on Sprint.
Do you BONSAI?
If this is TRUE. I will jump ship. Everyone I know is with Verizon and their network here is much larger, than Sprint. I stayed with them because of the unlimited Data Plans. I use data for work, CC, Navigation, Pandora, Weather, etc. You get the picture.
cadams14 said:
If this is TRUE. I will jump ship. Everyone I know is with Verizon and their network here is much larger, than Sprint. I stayed with them because of the unlimited Data Plans. I use data for work, CC, Navigation, Pandora, Weather, etc. You get the picture.
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If it applies to smartphone users, and you seriously use more than 10gb/mo:
A) Verizon has no plan for you.
B) you are less than 1/10 of 1% of Sprint's data consumers and they will NOT miss you.
What will be the prices and limits for Verizon's tiered plan.
Was bound to happen....all the users on bragging about their data usage and wifi tethering
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I'm reading for non smart phone devices only. Tabs, air cards etc.
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The thread should be closed after this. The rest is just irrelevant.
From what I'm reading, this will be a really good thing, as it will give us the option to perhaps switch to cheaper plans. I would not touch anything near 10GB, and 5GB would be perfect for me....
It seems like no one is reading the article including the original poster. This only applies for non-smartphone devices. This thread title should be revised or this thread should be closed.
Where did you see that? I saw no mention of this being for non smartphone users
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No where did I read its only for dumb phones!!
Sprint better tread carefully,Dont want to piss pf consumers with more charges.
As they become more like Verizon,what would be the reason to stay with them?
As stated its for non smartphone customers but how long before they touch us in the wallet too.
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From what I'm reading, this will be a really good thing, as it will give us the option to perhaps switch to cheaper plans. I would not touch anything near 10GB, and 5GB would be perfect for me....
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Ah, but will this take me out of Premiere status if I drop below $90? Save a few bucks here or get a new phone every year...decisions, decisions.
And here are the other "rumor" articles that state it's for data cards only:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...ta-structure-for-embedded-devices-not-phones/
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Where did you see that? I saw no mention of this being for non smartphone users
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...ta-structure-for-embedded-devices-not-phones/
When I think of Sprint, the first thought that comes to mind is CEO Dan Hesse standing on a pier talking about being truly unlimited. I’m sure that he really does like the idea of being truly unlimited… but only when phones are concerned. You see, Sprint is reportedly going to take a different stance when it comes to data connection cards and embedded devices, such as tablets and netbooks.
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Tiered plans not so bad
My current phone data plan costs $80 a month for unlimited, and I only use a couple hundred megs a month at most. If I could drop that by almost $50 as a result of my being a light user, I'd love it.
I forgot where I saw an article about it, maybe it was for AT&T/iPhone, but the notion of variable rate based on your use seems like a good idea to me. Start out at a base (that $35/mo for 3gb isn't too bad) that notches up when you cross a line, and becomes more bulk friendly as you go, and every month it resets to the base. If I went really heavy on data usage for a month, my bill would be at that $80 unlimited point, but if I went sparingly I'd only get charged $35 for under 3gb, or maybe $55 for 8gb before hitting the 'unlimited' mark at say 10gb.
My phone is a tool, a convenience to make my life better in some minor form. It does not make me who I am as a person, and it would be nice to have that reflected in my wallet as a result.
Yes this only goes for non-phone devices. Only affects things like tablets, usb modems, etc. The article 2 posts above clarifies and even shows a graph for detail.
Note that the 450 plan will get 300 bonus minutes, so it is essentially 750 minutes, plus unlimited data for your phone.
EDIT: You get 300 bonus minutes if you get a tab, usb modem, etc. and one of the new tiered data plans.
2nd EDIT: It seems it would be cheaper and do it legit and only pay $30/month on Sprint's mobile hotspot for your phone (and get UNLIMITED DATA that way) instead of paying $34.99 for even the 3GB plan, since these new plans for the non-phone devices requires you to sign up for a phone plan anyways.

End to unlimited data with Verizon.

This is bad news for everyone as this will likely be the case with T-Mobile when AT&T completes the aquisition. I'm afraid Sprint will be next. No more Pandora Radio, navigation or other worry free data consumption. I hope there will be a strong consumer backlash. Almost no competition in the market now.
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This really does suck!
What's the point of 4g. Everyone will be looking for Starbucks with WiFi. Now I have no choice but to stay with Sprint and lately I have not been happy with the slower data.
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Whats going to happen is they are going to start charging people like $1000, these people will not pay and swap carriers. I've seen people blindsided with crazy high fees on limited data plans before.
BTW I refuse to put a plan on my tablet. Prices are crazy. I just do everything off wifi including caching GPS infomation.
Despite what they tell you and the corporate lingo in their statements (ie "We are committed to providing world class service to our customers, blah blah blah") the shareholders are all they care about. Consumers have no power in a market with no competition.
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Not buying has a lot of power. Unfortunately majority of business users will not care. Although SB may fight if they get a crazy high bill. We did it once when someone racked up a huge bill surfing on his phone.
This will force everyone to use WiFi rather than their wireless carrier...
Glad I'm on sprint! But come on now, how greedy can you get?!?!?!? Companies find a way to make money and just run with it huh? This is definatly a bad idea!
I guess they want to protect their bandwidth without having to build out their network. Money invested in the network = smaller executive bonuses.
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All I can say is "Highway Robbery" with those prices. I'm glad I'm in a contract, and switched when I did.
Why are they even enabling Netflix/Skype then when GB is actually released... This is a total Sham-wow
Sprint Marketing says otherwise......They arent going tier'd anytime soon...They may make you pay for it though (10 dollar premium data charge!)
hkbladelawhk said:
All I can say is "Highway Robbery" with those prices. I'm glad I'm in a contract, and switched when I did.
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How nice of them to include personal email at no extra charge. Oh thank you Verizon overlords! I will sing your praises!
i feel sorry for new subscribers. All this new media and cloud services and now capped data. terrible
Yeah our family will be forced to stay with Sprint now and continue renewing for unlimited data. The choices that a competitive market should provide are gone. Please FCC, do not approve the AT&T / T-Mobile merger.
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If people already didn't try to use mainly wifi, they are now.
I feel for you guys. I lucked out with my unlimited data with alltel grandfathered to at&t.
I can't believe they would do that!
Behold the power of greed... though just to buck the system I may try to hook up an old 56k modem to my Eris (what CAN'T this little phone do!) and use that for my data needs... bulky, excessive, and completely insane... but if I can give the finger to the man I'll gladly go to radio shack for some parts!
Well don't know the American system but here in BE we always have been capped.
And the prices as it stands here are more insane.
We are free to use our provider and can switch anytime we wan't with any phone since we use SIM cards but for example a normal phone user can easily spend 30€or 42$ for a contract with allot of calling included but with only 250mb - 500mb traffic allowed.
You really need to do heavy research for Smartphone users as to who is the cheapest and gives the most.

AT&T HTC ONE X $49.99 radioshack upgrade!

this is the lowest I've seen so far for this phone, get it while it last! You need to be eligible for an upgrade and I think you have to upgrade a family primary line, so there are still some limitations.
http://radioshackwireless.com/
NguyenHuu said:
this is the lowest I've seen so far for this phone, get it while it last! You need to be eligible for an upgrade and I think you have to upgrade a family primary line, so there are still some limitations.
http://radioshackwireless.com/
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Typo mabey because i don't see it and only find it for $150
Edit: nevermind you have to be primary on family data plan with upgrade to get deal
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Typo mabey because i don't see it and only find it for $150
Edit: nevermind you have to be primary on family data plan with upgrade to get deal
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yeah that's what i said lol. i just preordered me, 49.99 no tax, no shipping. i read around that some people getting their devices earlier than may 6, i hope that's true.
I was just browsing the site an hour ago it was 149?
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I camt wait till verizon gets its version! Maybe someday. But 4 now..... Im already on the next best thing, my htc rezound with sense 4.0!!!!
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click on primary line and sho nuff 49.99 to bad thats not the one i have due for upgrade
darn have 2 upgrades but not on primary
Screwed
I bought the phone from by phone to ensure that i will keep my unlimited data plan.
The Salesman (It is a salesman and i believed him !!!) told me that i will keep my plan.
I received the bill from email and i see that my plan was retrograde to 300Mb for $20.
Call them back and they say sorry, we love you, the sky is blue with a lot of sun and birds, it was a miscommunication.
Is there a way to get back after receive the phone the grandfathered unlimited data plan ? or I need to cancel my order
$50 for that phone instead of 200
Thanks Guys
When buying online like amazon or radio shack you have to one call and don't do the computer order method. And 2 call att and get a good rep and let him know your buying online which requires a plan change but want to keep your unlimited data. And a good rep will mark your account so once you get the phone you can call and restore you unlimited data.
I don't screw around with that crap the extra money compared to the headache of dealing with countless idiot reps etc..
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Thanks
I will call ATT Rep
ill let my dad know about this deal...he needs a new phone lol
IDK if this still works. I tried it, selected family primary line, and still $149.99
p00kienrayray said:
IDK if this still works. I tried it, selected family primary line, and still $149.99
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Died the same day, in fact the button was greyed out for the last few days...

New Verizon plans

Got this from my local news. They are citing an AP report. I hope I did this right and can post a link to it. How ironic it starts a week before they release the SIII
http://www.wtae.com/news/local/-/9681086/14785656/-/68ae1v/-/index.html
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Yup, Verizon's plans are bat**** crazy and ridiculous (not that this is new): http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/12/verizon-share-everything-data-plans-go-live-june-28/
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Yup, Verizon's plans are bat**** crazy and ridiculous (not that this is new): http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/12/verizon-share-everything-data-plans-go-live-june-28/
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I agree. Benefit the non-smart phone users now. Rediculous. I'm thinking about calling and complaining enough about this to get a Galaxy Nexus or Rezound for now.
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I agree. Benefit the non-smart phone users now. Rediculous. I'm thinking about calling and complaining enough about this to get a Galaxy Nexus or Rezound for now.
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I'd leave Verizon altogether if I were you.
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I'd leave Verizon altogether if I were you.
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If I could I would. Service sucks for everything else over here. Plus I still got unlimited so screw them.
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Okay, some fine print time.
Fine Print #1
Those who wish to stay with their current setup of 4GB of double data are able to do so. You will be allowed to upgrade with it, keep it, etc. So if the shared plan is not financially beneficial to you, don't sweat it.
Fine Print #2
Yes, those with unlimited will lose it. ONLY WHEN THEY UPGRADE. So if you never upgrade, you don't lose it for the foreseeable future. Do what I've been doing for years. Buy your phones off craigslist. Meet the seller at a Verizon, let a rep check the ESN and make sure you're not getting scammed with a stolen phone, and call it a day. I picked up my Nexus for $200 on Craigslist, the same cost it sells for at Verizon WITH CONTRACT. This will enable you to keep your unlimited.
The prices on this benefit a lot of people. Consider this:
2 line family plan, both smartphones
99.99 for 700 minutes & unlimited texting
30 for 2GB
30 for 2GB
=$160 a month
Under new plan:
$70 for unlimited talk and text, 4GB of data shared, now with free tethering
40 for 1 phone
40 for other phone
= $150 a month. $10 savings, same GB overall, now unlimited minutes.
I'm not saying this plan is perfect, or that it works for everyone. But the nice part is, if you don't want it, you're not being forced into it. It's an option that's available, and if it benefits you (and it truly does benefit a lot of people. Not everyone, but a lot) then more power to you.
I'll do glad that I am not on Verizon anymore because they are too expensive for their own good.
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The real problem with them is that the market is not competitive. Being the biggest network means people will pay whatever ridiculous price they ask without really looking at their other options. I think Straight Talk should offer a $45/month unlimited everything, bring your own device program on Verizon like they do on AT&T and T-Mobile
Verizon smartphone users already **** bricks when they hear how I pay $45/month, don't have a contract, have unlimited everything, and have virtually identical coverage.
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The real problem with them is that the market is not competitive. Being the biggest network means people will pay whatever ridiculous price they ask without really looking at their other options. I think Straight Talk should offer a $45/month unlimited everything, bring your own device program on Verizon like they do on AT&T and T-Mobile
Verizon smartphone users already **** bricks when they hear how I pay $45/month, don't have a contract, have unlimited everything, and have virtually identical coverage.
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They do; Straight Talk re-sells service on all 4 carriers, but you can't bring your own phone for Verizon or Sprint because they won't activate phones that aren't branded by them (even if it's a phone from their own network, it has to be used only directly on their network). There are other limitations like having to reprogram the phone, but the main issue is getting them to activate it, which they don't do.

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