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22 September 2014, 07:40 AM | #1 |
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Recommendations for a No-Contract Cell Phone Plan
My contract with Verizon is up, and I'm not inclined to lock in to another, given the many new "no-contract" phone plans out there. I am not a heavy data user, so the size of the data component isn't terribly important to me. I'm not dissatisfied with Verizon, but I'm willing to change to a new provider for a good plan. Do you have experiences (good or bad) with no-contract plans? Recommendations?
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22 September 2014, 07:51 AM | #2 |
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Guess that Verizon is the best so it will be hard to get the same service / reception
Got T-Mobile and it's really ok in the big cities but outside less of course The good thing is that with my Note 3 I just need WiFi to call and text . . . |
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You don't need a contract to stay with Verizon.
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AT&T's $45 plan is a good option, too. Unlimited talk and text, 300mb of data, and you don't need a carrier phone to use it, unlike VZW. You can bring any unlocked device you want.
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Im using the AT&T $45 no contract package and no complaints so far. Good flexible way to do things for me as i'm not bothered about having the latest handset and brought a 4s with me from the uk.
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Been with VZW for many years and no plans to leave. Best coverage in rural areas I've found, especially out here in the west.
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Hmm. I carry both Verizon and AT&T iphones daily and can tell you that AT&T is best overall (for sure in MN). AT&T's rate plan (off/no contract) is very competitive now.
Side note: The one thing that has pi**ed me off with the new iphone 6 is that even WITHOUT a contract, yes...meaning I'm paying full price for the phone...you can only purchase a 'locked' phone. Meaning my phone is unable to be used on any other network except AT&T even though AT&T isn't subsidizing my purchase whatsoever! Maddening. This means if one travels abroad and wishes to pick up service with a local carrier (say Europe/Mexico), it won't work with your brand new phone you paid full Apple retail for. |
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I think Verizon has an individual plan that is 60 bucks a month for iPhone unlimited talk and text and 2gb of data. Very well balanced plan IMO
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I'm happy with T-Mobile, but live in Southern California so coverage is not an issue. Can't speak for more rural areas. I pay $50/mo. unlimited talk/text/data, though the data is 1 gig at high speed then would slow down (haven't used that much). They have plans at $60/$70/$80 that up the high speed data limits if you need that. I'm not a big data user. I use wifi when available, and even if I need the navigation it's usually just to tell me if the freeway on-ramp is going to be to the left or right. After that I know where I'm going.
The only drawback, or consideration, is if you like to have the latest and greatest phone and therefore upgrade every couple of years. No commitment means no upgrades, so you have to pay retail for the phone. Of course, you'd have to run the numbers, but something to think about when the high-end phones MSRP for close to $700. I notice that although T-Mobile did away with all contracts, they did something very clever. They offer 2 years interest free to pay for the phone and many people use this option. Essentially T-Mobile has found a way for people to choose to lock themselves in for 2 years while getting retail for the phone.
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I went with the Verizon All Set plan. $45 per month for unlimited talk and text and 500 MB of data. Extra data can be purchased for $5-10 as desired. I also ditched my Neanderthal phone for a smartphone with the android OS. I had resisted until now in protest of the world seemingly burying its face in a phone, gathering more information than ever before, yet knowing nothing.
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I don't use it that much so thus far an overnight charge is all I need and it's good for the day.
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But...since I've been with tmobile for 20 years now (I was with aerial communications since day one), after 30+ minutes on the phone getting escalated up the customer support chain- they finally unlocked it. Good luck. |
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I thought all the iPhones from Apple store came unlocked? Perhaps only in Canada. Thats what the sales guy at the store told me anyway.
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Dr. Chitwood,I chose the "pre pay" month to month program with Verizon that comes to about 49 and change after taxes for exactly what you are looking for.
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Nice move.I did the same thing less than 2 months ago and still get the great coverage that Verizon provides @ just shy of 50 bucks a month.If you have retired from being an ER Doc,congratulations.
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BTW, you are with three carriers? Verizon, AT&T, and 20 years with T-Mobile? Wow, you should be able to get coverage in just about any situation.
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Yep, Verizon on my work phone, At&t on my personal, Tmobile with my wifes. I've had Sprint = too many dropped calls. |
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