Hey guys, I currently have a contract with Rogers which sucks a lot (not coverage, but cost), and I'm thinking about switching to some prepaid plan after my contract expires. The best prepaid plan that I found is Virgin, which is $25(100mb) or $35(250mb). It is pretty decent, but I need more data. 100 minutes is enough for me, and unlimited texting needed.
Do you know any carriers that offer better deals?
If you could do month to month, no contract koodo has a promotion for $45, Unlimited incomming calls, picture text, after 5 free, 300 mins with 500mb data for $45.
https://shop.koodomobile.com/plans/plans/index.html
dima.rudeshko said:
Hey guys, I currently have a contract with Rogers which sucks a lot (not coverage, but cost), and I'm thinking about switching to some prepaid plan after my contract expires. The best prepaid plan that I found is Virgin, which is $25(100mb) or $35(250mb). It is pretty decent, but I need more data. 100 minutes is enough for me, and unlimited texting needed.
Do you know any carriers that offer better deals?
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look into Speakout Mobile.. their data is advertised as unlimited mobile browsing but you could always run a proxy / vpn on your phone to remove any limitations. I spend $30 a month for 100 mins, unlim texting, and "unlim" data..
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Okay, locally there are a few prepaid plans that I'm considering to use an iphone 4 or 4s on. They are prepaid though never have used prepaid before.
From my research I know you can use the iphone 4 or 4s on straight talk from walmart
$40 for unlimited talk/text and data (most users report 2gb plus or minus cap and if you go over your service will be terminated.
local company selling Sky view wireless?? Never heard of them before but apparently you can go either cdma or gsm on this.
(Att)gsm version: $60 unlimited talk/text plus 2gb data thats it
CDMA: $50 unlimited everything, apparently no cap on data can use Iphone 4s from sprint on this.
Looking for feedback on people who have tried a prepaid service, tried skyview or straight talk. Currently using an iphone 4 unlocked on local gsm carrier recieving only 2g speeds May switch back to android and get a 4g phone. Note that I only pay $55 month for 500 min and unlimited text/data, no contract month to month! Typically a 5gb data cap then drop down to 2g speeds. Thanks for input
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At the moment, I have a LG Optimus V on Virgin Mobile running some variant of CM 7.x that the dev doesn't support anymore. The current plan I have is the $45 ($49.84 with tax) per month 1200 minute plan of which I never go over. 3G seems slow running off of the Sprint network (tested just now it is 780kbps at my apartment). 3G seems to disappear sometimes, but that could be the ROM I am using. The phone has slow Wi-Fi and a majority of the time only has one bar.
Tomorrow, I will be receiving an unlocked Galaxy Nexus from Google ($391.86). Now here is where the tricky part comes in:
I was planning on going to T-Mobile and signing up for their "unlimited" talk, text and web (2 gigabyte) for $60 before taxes and fees on a 2 year contract. I would also get a discount from work of 15% which I assume would cover the taxes.
A co-worker mentioned that T-Mobile also has pre-pay. As far as I can tell, the only difference is that there is no contract, there is no data roaming and no work discount. If someone didn't have the discount offer I can't see a reason they would go with a SIM on contract unless I am missing something.
What should I do?
Short version:
Ordered a Google Nexus, what should I do now?
A. Return the Google Nexus for a restocking fee and stick with the $45 Virgin Mobile provider. (Save more, but with slow and spotty data)
B. Keep the phone, get T-Mobile pre-pay SIM @ $60 (no contract, assuming faster more reliable data, but 15% more over the 2 year contract and about $15 more than VM)
C. Keep the phone, get T-Mobile 2 year contract SIM @ $60 and a 15% discount. (More expensive than VM, less expensive then non-contract, assuming faster more reliable data, 2 year contract)
D. Other option I have not considered
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At the moment, I have a LG Optimus V on Virgin Mobile running some variant of CM 7.x that the dev doesn't support anymore. The current plan I have is the $45 ($49.84 with tax) per month 1200 minute plan of which I never go over. 3G seems slow running off of the Sprint network (tested just now it is 780kbps at my apartment). 3G seems to disappear sometimes, but that could be the ROM I am using. The phone has slow Wi-Fi and a majority of the time only has one bar.
Tomorrow, I will be receiving an unlocked Galaxy Nexus from Google ($391.86). Now here is where the tricky part comes in:
I was planning on going to T-Mobile and signing up for their "unlimited" talk, text and web (2 gigabyte) for $60 before taxes and fees on a 2 year contract. I would also get a discount from work of 15% which I assume would cover the taxes.
A co-worker mentioned that T-Mobile also has pre-pay. As far as I can tell, the only difference is that there is no contract, there is no data roaming and no work discount. If someone didn't have the discount offer I can't see a reason they would go with a SIM on contract unless I am missing something.
What should I do?
Short version:
Ordered a Google Nexus, what should I do now?
A. Return the Google Nexus for a restocking fee and stick with the $45 Virgin Mobile provider. (Save more, but with slow and spotty data)
B. Keep the phone, get T-Mobile pre-pay SIM @ $60 (no contract, assuming faster more reliable data, but 15% more over the 2 year contract and about $15 more than VM)
C. Keep the phone, get T-Mobile 2 year contract SIM @ $60 and a 15% discount. (More expensive than VM, less expensive then non-contract, assuming faster more reliable data, 2 year contract)
D. Other option I have not considered
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I would buy the T-Mobile $30 for 100 min, Ultd Min and 5GB high speed data
hawkshot said:
For the short version, skip below
At the moment, I have a LG Optimus V on Virgin Mobile running some variant of CM 7.x that the dev doesn't support anymore. The current plan I have is the $45 ($49.84 with tax) per month 1200 minute plan of which I never go over. 3G seems slow running off of the Sprint network (tested just now it is 780kbps at my apartment). 3G seems to disappear sometimes, but that could be the ROM I am using. The phone has slow Wi-Fi and a majority of the time only has one bar.
Tomorrow, I will be receiving an unlocked Galaxy Nexus from Google ($391.86). Now here is where the tricky part comes in:
I was planning on going to T-Mobile and signing up for their "unlimited" talk, text and web (2 gigabyte) for $60 before taxes and fees on a 2 year contract. I would also get a discount from work of 15% which I assume would cover the taxes.
A co-worker mentioned that T-Mobile also has pre-pay. As far as I can tell, the only difference is that there is no contract, there is no data roaming and no work discount. If someone didn't have the discount offer I can't see a reason they would go with a SIM on contract unless I am missing something.
What should I do?
Short version:
Ordered a Google Nexus, what should I do now?
A. Return the Google Nexus for a restocking fee and stick with the $45 Virgin Mobile provider. (Save more, but with slow and spotty data)
B. Keep the phone, get T-Mobile pre-pay SIM @ $60 (no contract, assuming faster more reliable data, but 15% more over the 2 year contract and about $15 more than VM)
C. Keep the phone, get T-Mobile 2 year contract SIM @ $60 and a 15% discount. (More expensive than VM, less expensive then non-contract, assuming faster more reliable data, 2 year contract)
D. Other option I have not considered
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If your worried about slow data then why would u get the unlocked Nexus?? Your data will be EVEN more SLOWER on T-Mobile, Cause you will only get EDGE unless tmobile has 1900 band in your area.
And also if your doing a 2 year contract why not just get a phone? thats usually the point of doing a contract as well
hyelton said:
If your worried about slow data then why would u get the unlocked Nexus?? Your data will be EVEN more SLOWER on T-Mobile, Cause you will only get EDGE unless tmobile has 1900 band in your area.
And also if your doing a 2 year contract why not just get a phone? thats usually the point of doing a contract as well
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Wrong.
The Unlocked Nexus Is PENTABAND.
Meaning it supports the 1700/2100 AWS frequencies that T-Mobile requires as well as the 850/1900 NAM bands that AT&T uses PLUS the 900 band that used in some countries outside the US.
You are thinking about unlocked INTERNATIONAL phones that only get EDGE on T-Mobile unless you live in an area that T-Mobile has switched their 1900mHz band to HSPA+
Please do some more research before posting DISinformation. Thank you.
In regards to the OPs question, you have to take into consideration what's more important to you...fast data (and paying slightly higher monthly fees to get it), cheaper service (and slower data), or how you feel about contracts.
I would go with faster data....but that's just me. Contracts don't bother me. That may not be the case for you.
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hawkshot said:
For the short version, skip below
At the moment, I have a LG Optimus V on Virgin Mobile running some variant of CM 7.x that the dev doesn't support anymore. The current plan I have is the $45 ($49.84 with tax) per month 1200 minute plan of which I never go over. 3G seems slow running off of the Sprint network (tested just now it is 780kbps at my apartment). 3G seems to disappear sometimes, but that could be the ROM I am using. The phone has slow Wi-Fi and a majority of the time only has one bar.
Tomorrow, I will be receiving an unlocked Galaxy Nexus from Google ($391.86). Now here is where the tricky part comes in:
I was planning on going to T-Mobile and signing up for their "unlimited" talk, text and web (2 gigabyte) for $60 before taxes and fees on a 2 year contract. I would also get a discount from work of 15% which I assume would cover the taxes.
A co-worker mentioned that T-Mobile also has pre-pay. As far as I can tell, the only difference is that there is no contract, there is no data roaming and no work discount. If someone didn't have the discount offer I can't see a reason they would go with a SIM on contract unless I am missing something.
What should I do?
Short version:
Ordered a Google Nexus, what should I do now?
A. Return the Google Nexus for a restocking fee and stick with the $45 Virgin Mobile provider. (Save more, but with slow and spotty data)
B. Keep the phone, get T-Mobile pre-pay SIM @ $60 (no contract, assuming faster more reliable data, but 15% more over the 2 year contract and about $15 more than VM)
C. Keep the phone, get T-Mobile 2 year contract SIM @ $60 and a 15% discount. (More expensive than VM, less expensive then non-contract, assuming faster more reliable data, 2 year contract)
D. Other option I have not considered
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Babydoll25 said:
Wrong.
The Unlocked Nexus Is PENTABAND.
Meaning it supports the 1700/2100 AWS frequencies that T-Mobile requires as well as the 850/1900 NAM bands that AT&T uses PLUS the 900 band that used in some countries outside the US.
You are thinking about unlocked INTERNATIONAL phones that only get EDGE on T-Mobile unless you live in an area that T-Mobile has switched their 1900mHz band to HSPA+
Please do some more research before posting DISinformation. Thank you.
In regards to the OPs question, you have to take into consideration what's more important to you...fast data (and paying slightly higher monthly fees to get it), cheaper service (and slower data), or how you feel about contracts.
I would go with faster data....but that's just me. Contracts don't bother me. That may not be the case for you.
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oh okay, Didnt see that
I still wouldnt see signing a contract AND bringing your own device.
hyelton said:
oh okay, Didnt see that
I still wouldnt see signing a contract AND bringing your own device.
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You can sign a contract with T-mobile and get their VALUE plan(s). There are no device subsidies (as with the classic plans) but you DO SAVE a significant amount on your monthly service (ex: I pay 59.99$ for 1000 min, 20$ unlimited texts (i'm on a family plan, this would be less for an individual plan) and 30$ unlimited (no more 5gb cap)
For a value plan this would be 49.99$ for the minutes and 20$ for the data (not sure about the texts although i'm pretty sure that would be less as well...for a savings of AT LEAST 20$ (probably more if you include texts) a MONTH over the classic plans. Those of us who prefer device subsidies (like myself) can opt to pay less upfront for devices and more per month...
Options....it's all about options
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Think
1) Try to think whats better for you
2) Use Google in help
3) Also use youtube, there are more help for you dude
Try T-Mobile using prepaid first to see if you like the coverage and that way you aren't locked in a contract for two years. I honestly am not a big fan of postpaid anymore because the prepaid plans have gotten quite comparable to postpaid. You can get the $60 prepaid plan and get the same service (except roaming) but if you decide you don't like it, changing providers won't cost you the ETF. Plus ordering the Nexus means you can have a nice phone and go where the service is great (for GSM anyway).
personally i would sign a contract and get the best free android phone you can get, install a good rom and unlock it, and sell it on craigslist to pay for a portion of the nexus you already bought. I wouldn't get T-Mobile though. Never again, too many bad experiences with them. Not to say anyone else is any better, i just really don't want to deal with them again. I have AT&T, and while i have never had a messed up bill, or the crappy customer service i received with T-Mobile, i do drop a lot of calls... So there are pros and cons to all providers. Also, i recommend testing out the areas you are in all day (home/work) with a friends phone, on all major carriers and see which carrier works best in your area as far as speed and signal... I don't so much have the option in my area, i am pretty much stuck with either ATT or Verizon, and since i have the grandfathered unlimited plan on att, i am not going to switch to verizon and pay MUCH more... But my point is that every carrier has pros and cons overall, it all depends on your preference and which has the best coverage in your area. But no matter who you sign up for, get the best cheap android, add a rom and unlock it and sell on craigslist.
I'm currently on the $25 Virgin Mobile plan (Unlimited data/text, $300 minutes), and I was planning on upgrading my phone. With the recent announcement of the price of the Nexus 4, I think I might get on that. However is there any plan that is comparable to my Virgin Mobile plan? Seems all carriers have ridiculously expensive plans.
TMobile has some pretty good plans.
Tmobile 30 dollars for unlimited text/data (first 5 gb at "4g speeds") and 100 minutes is what I use. Only available from t mobiles website and walmart. I use Groove IP at home for free calls, but I also already used GV for years so the number is the same for me.
I'm pretty happy with my $45 straight talk unlimited minutes, text and unlimited data (it's really limited to about 2-2.5gb per month then your thottled) on the at&t side of things. You can get the same deal on straight talk with a t-mobile sim card and I hear they are lot more lenient on data consumption. I read about people routinely using 5-7gb's and not being throttled. That's my two cents.
IT's hard to beat the tmobile $30 unlim data/text plan.
where are you people getting these prices for prepaid? All I see is $70 a month for 5GB data
Basically buy the prepaid activation sim kit from T-Mobile website (only .99 cents) then when you activate it it's one of the options.
More info here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1297804
Prepaid options here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1455014
Value Plan for T-Mo is not bad if you need multiple lines.
I use red pocket which gives unlimted text/calls,25mb data and 250 min of international calling for 39.99$
I'm currently with Bell and my contract is expiring in Nov. My plan isn't great so I might end up switching but honestly, I don't know if there is much better out there. All other companies plans seem to suck just as much. Who you guys with/going with?
To take advantage of DC-HSPA+ I recommend going with Bell and Telus. I am however with Big Red. They have never let me down...
What is your current plan?
I'm also with bell I have:
- 200 mins
- unlimited evenings and weekends after 6pm
- unlimited txt/picture/video
- fab10
- VM/CID
- 6gb LTE
Total: 72$
I'm changing to Fido's $57 plan which includes:
- unlimited canada-wide calling
- unlimited international txt/picture/video
- 1gb LTE
- VM/CID
I honestly don't need 6gb of data because I have wifi at home and at work which is where I spent 80% of my time. If I ever go over the 1gb, it's only $10 for an extra 1gb.
I have family all over Canada and no home phone so for me having unlimited Canada wide calling is the main reason for switching.
Fab 10 Promo 55
Conference Calling and Call Waiting
200 anytime local minutes
Unlimited nights (6 p.m. - 7 a.m.) and weekends (6 p.m. Friday - 7 a.m. Monday)
National Fab 10 - Text & Talk
Text Messaging - Unlimited Package
Unlimited Picture and Video Messaging
Email & Internet 1GB
Basic Long Distance Rate
With Bell ATM
Honestly, no callerID drives me since it comes with like half the other companies and I'm not paying bell 7 bucks for it lol. I don't tend to go over my 1gig, but I feel like I would use more data if I knew I had more.
Might try Telus or even Koodo (like the Canada long distance and international texts). Just wish we had those crazy american plans that are like 30 dollar 6gig or whatever nonsense lol.
These Nexus 4 phones don't have LTE so paying Bell for high speed is pointless just go with any unlimited Mobilicity or Wind, or other reseller 21Mbps HSPA+ contract good enough speed for a phone. I pay $30/mth "unlimited" data and voice/sms but have never reached the monthly limit, the speeds are of course throttled but since I only use mine for calling people, jabber chat, ssh logging into servers and casual surfing the speed is fine.
- 250 mins everywhere
- unlimited evenings and weekends after 6pm
- unlimited txt/picture/video
- VM/CID
- 2gb LTE
Total: $46, all-in
I'm with Rogers. Took a few calls to Retentions. No reason to switch, really. I'll be selling my Raider for $150 (only got it in February, for free) to offset a bit of the N4 cost, but if I can't get rid of it I have no problem eating the full price.
Rogers and when my plan expires in March 2014 I will be going straight to WIND. I'm hoping cell service will be better by then.
Im with virgin mobile, i have:
150min
2GB of data
Unlimited text/picture/video messaging
$50 a month
We get hosed here in canada :/
I'm on Rogers and will be sticking with them. Sadly I pay a lot, or my company does but I go through a fair amount as well. 200-300 texts, 5+ GB's and about ~1300 minutes a month.
Sadly Wind coverage sucks where I am so I can't even attempt to go with them.
formicae said:
- 250 mins everywhere
- unlimited evenings and weekends after 6pm
- unlimited txt/picture/video
- VM/CID
- 2gb LTE
Total: $46, all-in
I'm with Rogers. Took a few calls to Retentions. No reason to switch, really. I'll be selling my Raider for $150 (only got it in February, for free) to offset a bit of the N4 cost, but if I can't get rid of it I have no problem eating the full price.
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Holy ****, how did you get that ?? I understand retention, but were you on or off contract when you bargained??? I'm with bell and get evenings and weekends, texting, 200 any time minutes, and 500mb of data, no VM or CID...
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I'm with Fido
200 minutes canada wide
unlimited incoming/evening/week-end
sms, caller-id and voice-mail
6 gigs data
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$66 per months
Got this plan when I bought the Galaxy Nexus back in february. I just hate their phone selection but in overall I'm very happy with the service they provide in my area. Of course this was an hidden plan that I had to negociate but during last summer all major companies did a "6 gigs promo" with a similar plan for new consumers.
Koodoo had some realy interessing plans back in february, you should check with them too!
Go with wind mobile... hahahaha
40$ month an unlimited service for everything data text calls voice mails... n everything you can imagine... plus always off contract.
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Hit thanks if that helped :thumbup:
I have the wind $40 holiday miracle plan.
Unlimited Calling (CA/US)
Unlimited Text/MMS (CA/US)
Unlimited global text
Unlimited Data (throttled after 5 gb I believe)
Voicemail, caller id, call forwarding also included
I have great reception for where I spend most of my time. There are ofcourse pockets I know of where data is very slow. Pretty happy with Wind at the end of the day. Unless you spend lots of time underground or deep inside buildings, I think you'll be happy with them too.
I'm a Telus user
Promo Voice and Data 65 6GB
-caller id
- 200 mins
- unlimited txt/picture/video
- unlimited evenings and weekends after 6pm
- fab10
- 6pm Local Nights & Weekends
- 6gb LTE
$65 / month
I'm currently on Koodo paying $20/month for unlimited texting and 50 minutes month. Since I have WiFi at school and at my house my only need is unlimited texting. Im going to be using this same plan when I get my Nexus 4.
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Not sure on the nexus 4 yet. But I'm on Fido and for $64.96 taxes included I have
200 Anytime Minutes
Unlimited Evenings/Weekends
Unlimited Fido to Fido
Voicemail
Caller Id
2500 text messages.
6GB LTE.
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I'm with Rogers atm and probably staying with them since I have a pretty good retention plan. I'm due for an HUP, probably going to upgrade to iphone5 and then sell it to cover costs of the unlocked N4.
My plan is $47 all in and includes:
350 daytime min
Ultd evening/weekends @ 6pm
Ultd text
Ultd network calling
200 LD minutes
CID/VM etc...
6GB Data (not LTE)
Can anyone tell me about Wind Mobile reception in Ottawa? Data speed in particularly.
I love the fact that it's pentaband, which means I can use this phone next year while overseas
I'm with WIND as well for their $40 (not HMP though).
- unlimited Canada-wide calling
- unlimited texting
- unlimited data (throttled after 5 GB)
- call forward, call display, call waiting
- no VM
$40/month
I'm getting the 16 GB version. I was with Mobilicity on their $25/month when I got the Nexus S which I still have right now.
deltatux
I get a Cprail discount lol.
6 GB data
400 anytime minutes
Unlimited evenings and weekends from 5
Unlimited picture and text messaging
VM/CD
50 plus tax
Had to sign a new three year deal with Telus to get it but picked up an iPhone 5 and sold it for 800.
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I've been with Verizon for years, but when my contract is up and/if Verizon terminated my grandfathered unlimited data, I'd move to T-Mobile. I've been checking out their postpaid and prepaid plans, but I'm a bit confused on a few of them.
I know Walmart has the $30 plan for unlimited data, unlimited texts, and 100 minutes, which seems like the best plan for the price. I heard though that with this plan there is no roaming, so anything listed as being covered by a service partner on the T-Mobile site won't work.
Looking at their postpaid value plans, the prices seem pretty high. For unlimited data I'm looking at $60+ a month. Even though you bring your own phone, are you still locked into a contract?
Really what I'm looking for is a data plan of 3GB+ (unlimited preferred), 1000+ texts, and 100+ minutes a month.
There's a new prepaid MVNO that isn't Straight Talk but owned by Deutch Telekom (spelling) from what I read and they have $30, $40, and $45 plans. There is more talk in the T-Mobile HowardForums forum.
MrObvious said:
There's a new prepaid MVNO that isn't Straight Talk but owned by Deutch Telekom (spelling) from what I read and they have $30, $40, and $45 plans. There is more talk in the T-Mobile HowardForums forum.
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Deutsche Telekom is the t-mo parent company. t-mo used to be Voicestream wireless which was owned by Western wireless before Deutsche telekom bought Voicestream
Thanks for sharing
I unlimited minutes,texts and data for 95.10 a month.I have been with T-Mobile for 5 yrs
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