Do I Keep This? - Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I just signed up with sprint and bought the EVO. I also purchased the atrix a few days ago off amazon and it should be here monday. My question is should I keep the EVO or Return it and keep the atirx? I know the atrix is a faster and a better phone but I get unlimiited data with sprint and I also get a 27.27% off my monthly sprint bill through my employer where AT&T will only give me 12%off. So I guess my question, is it worth it do give up my unlimied data and huge discount to get the atrix on AT&T?

I would base your decision on mobile coverage and the monthly plan. The Atrix, from what I've read, is a superior phone to the EVO. I have the Atrix and love it, but have never owned an EVO. To me, the EVO is just too big a phone. Now, you might be able to work with AT&T to give you an unlimited plan that matches up with your current Sprint plan if the company you work for has a premier relationship with AT&T, in which case, I'd say Atrix all the way!! I've been with AT&T for 16 or more years as a premier business customer, so I've been able to maintain my unlimited data from device to device without any problems. I just moved from a 3GS to the Atrix....the experience is a lot different....some things great, some things not so great.

I have both also but I bought the EVO on launch weekend last June. I'm keeping the EVO for my 30 day return policy and then I'll switch my number if I like the atrix enough. So far so good (though I'm too lazy to walk out and get the atrix from the kitchen right now lol).
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Can't anyone make decisions for themselves anymore.

lDaChOsEnOnEl said:
I just signed up with sprint and bought the EVO. I also purchased the atrix a few days ago off amazon and it should be here monday. My question is should I keep the EVO or Return it and keep the atirx? I know the atrix is a faster and a better phone but I get unlimiited data with sprint and I also get a 27.27% off my monthly sprint bill through my employer where AT&T will only give me 12%off. So I guess my question, is it worth it do give up my unlimied data and huge discount to get the atrix on AT&T?
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I have both the EVO and the Atrix. I had the EVO since it came out last summer. I love the EVO except for the sheer bulk of the phone and the battery lasts about 6 hours of normal use for me. The Atrix is smaller and is faster and has extreme potential as far as Dev stuff goes and roms if they can figure out the locked bootloader. I should be getting the laptop dock next week sometime.The Atrix battery lasts about 27 hours of normal use for me. That is a HUGE difference between the EVO and Atrix. Anyway it all comes down to preference. What is just right for me might be not so right for you...... so play around with both and see which one fits your needs better!

Thanks for all the reply's, Im on the phone with AT&T now to try and get unlimited data so wish me luck

The evo is a perfect size. I love mine. And a week into my billing cycle and I've used over 200 megs. Hopefully I'll break a gig this month. But there is nothing the Atrix can do that the evo can't. And swype rocks!

since you cant decide for yourself you want to ask total strangers..fail
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overclockxp said:
The evo is a perfect size. I love mine. And a week into my billing cycle and I've used over 200 megs. Hopefully I'll break a gig this month. But there is nothing the Atrix can do that the evo can't. And swype rocks!
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I don't think the EVO can read fingerprints and hit 2500+ on quadrant. But I do love sprints cellphone plans.

jmollabi said:
since you cant decide for yourself you want to ask total strangers..fail
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You coming into my thread and posting useless help=Fail. If that's how you feel and you have nothing positive to add to the thread why even comment? Just keep it moving and leave it alone because you didn't accomplish anything by saying what you said did you?

neer2005 said:
I don't think the EVO can read fingerprints and hit 2500+ on quadrant. But I do love sprints cellphone plans.
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And thats whats killing me because what ever phone I decide on i'm going to be locked into for a while. So its basically have the better phone and the crappy plan pricing, or get the outdated phone and have a lovely bill and unlimited data lol

overclockxp said:
The evo is a perfect size. I love mine. And a week into my billing cycle and I've used over 200 megs. Hopefully I'll break a gig this month. But there is nothing the Atrix can do that the evo can't. And swype rocks!
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I love my EVO but......it is big and bulky for me and the battery lasts about 6 hours of normal use. I love the custom roms that are out there as well. I know in time the Atrix will have the same custom roms and the battery last about 27 hours of normal use(normal use for me). But it all comes down to personal preference. Enjoy your EVO.....

The decision would be alot easier if I had a grandfathered unlimited plan, but because I dont I know its going to suck not having unlimited data

neer2005 said:
I don't think the EVO can read fingerprints and hit 2500+ on quadrant. But I do love sprints cellphone plans.
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So my Evo can't read my fingerprint and it doesn't get some rediculous number on a synthetic benchmark. Is there anything the Atrix does that the Evo can't? Does it shoot lasers? Flush toilets?
And the plan does rock! Nine days into my plan and here's my data usage:
Used 365,296KB
Remaining Unlimited
But I will concede on the battery life. It sucks. I had to load Fresh and a custom kernel (which HTC will probably incorporate in their next update) to get a decent battery life.
What's funny is the Evo isn't that much bigger than an iPhone 4.

lDaChOsEnOnEl said:
Thanks for all the reply's, Im on the phone with AT&T now to try and get unlimited data so wish me luck
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how do you plan on doing that

lDaChOsEnOnEl said:
The decision would be alot easier if I had a grandfathered unlimited plan, but because I dont I know its going to suck not having unlimited data
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There's supposedly a loophole that will still allow you to get unlimited data. You're gonna need an iPhone 2g though in order to do it and you'll stay with unlimited data even if you switch phones. Google it and get more info about it if you're interested.

If I wasn't on an employee plan I wouldve totally stayed with my Evo and Sprint, the plan is cheap and the phone was awesome until the atrix came out. The con for Sprint besides phone choice is its cdma and data speeds are mega low.. 4g wimax was hitting about 5mb max for me and was really spotty with coverage. Where as my atrix is hitting 4mb on 3g alone, con of course for att is their overpriced plan and limited data, makes it almost impossible to really have fun with your phone..
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jsm0372 said:
I would base your decision on mobile coverage and the monthly plan. The Atrix, from what I've read, is a superior phone to the EVO. I have the Atrix and love it, but have never owned an EVO. To me, the EVO is just too big a phone. Now, you might be able to work with AT&T to give you an unlimited plan that matches up with your current Sprint plan if the company you work for has a premier relationship with AT&T, in which case, I'd say Atrix all the way!! I've been with AT&T for 16 or more years as a premier business customer, so I've been able to maintain my unlimited data from device to device without any problems. I just moved from a 3GS to the Atrix....the experience is a lot different....some things great, some things not so great.
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I have a 3gs which is my main phone and a clockwork mod HD2 on tmo to mess with. I'd be interested in your pro's / cons on going from a 3gs to an Atrix. My 3gs is about as hacked as can be. The 3gs is my main phone since Tmo cant give me reliable coverage for work.

Well it depends on how much data you use. I admit I would love to have unlimited data but 2 gigs is alright with me. I can do whatever I want to do with the phone and not sorry aboutbgoing over.
How about try using the Affix for a week or two and see if you use up uh... over 600 megs. If you do, then you might go over in your plan of 2 gigs.
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Hey guys
quick question... you all prob hear it a lot but I wanted to run it here because this be the place! You all know your stuff.
Will this phone run on sprint? I might buy one from my brother. I read that sprint wont allow it on their network.
Thanks
Roflmao just get a hero its basicly the same phone
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I'm buying it only to help him out. I have to give him money either way. I wanna gain here. lol I know its the same. Hero doesn't have the sensor. I would rather hold out for the Evo.
Simply put: No, it won't.
The ESN won't be in the Sprint database, and you'll be extremely hard pressed to find someone who will put it in their database. Even if you find your was past that, you'll need to compile or modify a Verizon or Sprint ROM to work on the Eris so the phone has functioning data/MMS/etc.
It's not worth the hassle for an EOL phone.
You could get it, throw it on craigslist and try to sell it or trade it for a Sprint phone..
Thank you for your help.
He smarted off to me and I ended the idea to help him. The funny thing was, Right after all that went down, sprint put a date and a price on the Evo.
All is good. : )
a454nova said:
I'm buying it only to help him out. I have to give him money either way. I wanna gain here. lol I know its the same. Hero doesn't have the sensor. I would rather hold out for the Evo.
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Yeah. I WAS going to hold out for the Evo.... until i saw how much the data plan is going to be. I pay $30/month for unlimited 3G. The Evo running 4G is going to be $69/month plus another $10 for the mobile hotspot option. Add in texting and minutes... hell, I should just have my paycheck forwarded directly to the bloodsuckers. I was REALLY excited about getting this phone. Going to stick with my eris instead. At least I dont have to sell a kidney to pay for my eris every month.
Fryguy88 said:
Yeah. I WAS going to hold out for the Evo.... until i saw how much the data plan is going to be. I pay $30/month for unlimited 3G. The Evo running 4G is going to be $69/month plus another $10 for the mobile hotspot option. Add in texting and minutes... hell, I should just have my paycheck forwarded directly to the bloodsuckers. I was REALLY excited about getting this phone. Going to stick with my eris instead. At least I dont have to sell a kidney to pay for my eris every month.
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why not go with the unlimited everything plan for 69.00
the 4g is optional.. I am buying this on the 4th when it drops. I do not have 4g in my area so for me, its only 69 unlimited everything (450 min to land lines though)

Is the 4g really unlimited?

Did a couple google searches and didn't find the answer to my question. Is the 4g plan really unlimited or is there a cap at 5gb as usual? Thanks.
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unlimited for now...they could change it eventually
Well if it's anything like the 3g plan I had on my eris before it's truely unlimited. A lot of rumors where out there that said they would cap you or turn off service after 5gigs and it's total bs to scare you. I use 10+ gigs month after month and I was never capped, threatened or throttled. Granted I was stock using pda.net and it was totally doable.
So go balls to the wall!
it is truely unlimited but if you go crazy they may throttle you
Awesome, good to hear. Thanks for the responses.
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I'm not 100% sure if this is accurate or not..but I believe being on an old Alltel plan still, mainline being a business line, I believe, and then my added line...I TRULY am unlimited on 3g and 4g (Bought a THunderbolt to grandfather in) and not Verizon's "Reserve the right to throttle after 5 gigs unlimited" since I don't believe that was mentioned in Alltel contracts.
Also...it's possible I may have unlimitted tethering as well. Tethering isn't mentioned anywhere in the contract...but that's the lookhole. IF you all remember just 4-5 years back, anybody could tether a phone to their computer as a modem for internet without having a plan. It just wasn't a big deal since the data explosion hadn't taken off yet.
I have yet to be able to confirm this and can find very little information regarding it. Anyone in a similar situation or have any knowledge on the issue?
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Well if it's anything like the 3g plan I had on my eris before it's truely unlimited. A lot of rumors where out there that said they would cap you or turn off service after 5gigs and it's total bs to scare you. I use 10+ gigs month after month and I was never capped, threatened or throttled. Granted I was stock using pda.net and it was totally doable.
So go balls to the wall!
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Does your phone never leave your hand or do you just have no life to use that much data??
I was curious too, didnt want to see a $300 bill. I've used 14 gigs so far this month, phone just doest leave my hand always on forums watch YouTube downloading apps music and videos. Am a data whore. Got nothing better to do at work tho....besides working but eff that.
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taintphuck said:
I'm not 100% sure if this is accurate or not..but I believe being on an old Alltel plan still, mainline being a business line, I believe, and then my added line...I TRULY am unlimited on 3g and 4g (Bought a THunderbolt to grandfather in) and not Verizon's "Reserve the right to throttle after 5 gigs unlimited" since I don't believe that was mentioned in Alltel contracts.
Also...it's possible I may have unlimitted tethering as well. Tethering isn't mentioned anywhere in the contract...but that's the lookhole. IF you all remember just 4-5 years back, anybody could tether a phone to their computer as a modem for internet without having a plan. It just wasn't a big deal since the data explosion hadn't taken off yet.
I have yet to be able to confirm this and can find very little information regarding it. Anyone in a similar situation or have any knowledge on the issue?
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that may not be right because you had to change your data plan so it had 4g
ckochinsky125 said:
Does your phone never leave your hand or do you just have no life to use that much data??
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I had no home internet connection for about 4 months so I really didn't have any other choice. And it is really easy to hit that much data and I would hit more if 3g didn't suck so bad for videos streaming and the such. But for online gaming it wasn't to bad if you can stand 200 pings.
I have a question for you guys sorry to thread jack. But I decided i'm switching to Verizon for the HTC Thunderbolt. If I wanted the unlimited data for 29.99 do I have to buy it this month or would I be okay switching over to Verizon next month?
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I have a question for you guys sorry to thread jack. But I decided i'm switching to Verizon for the HTC Thunderbolt. If I wanted the unlimited data for 29.99 do I have to buy it this month or would I be okay switching over to Verizon next month?
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You are safe for getting it next month.

I love Sprint

Seen so many *****es about Sprint I thought I'd share.
Only company with unlimited data.
Only company with SERO (I have original SERO and SERO Premium).
Even without SERO my daughter and my sister both switched from Verizon and got very close to SERO Premium prices.
So I have one phone on SERO original that is qualified for upgrade.
And by wobbly EVO 3D (due to VM leak, at no fault of Sprints, just mine) that is not qualified for upgrade for some time on SERO Premium.
So I used the chat to ask if I could use Touch PRO 2 upgrade for an EVO 4G LTE to replace the EVO 3D.
She said yes. But I lose the return policy and any mail in rebate.
Turns out it's all instant Rebate.
Then I asked if I upgrade it on the Touch PRO 2 (online) will it force me to upgrade it's plan.
She said no.
I said I was worried it might change it.
And she came back and asked me if it was on SERO.
She knew exactly what I was worried about. I had not given them any account info.
It only changes the plan when you activate. And I will activate it on my EVO 3D line.
She also said if I did it in a store (I think because it's SERO) it would of upgraded the plan.
I forgot to save discussion. But they emailed it to me !!!
I did the online upgrade and it stated exactly what she said that the plan would not upgrade unless activated on that line. Very clearly layed.
It clearly showed no plan change.
Excellent service !!!
Not the fasted network. But good enough for my needs and doesn't break the bank.
And usually offers great phones.
A lot of times you here about the shortcomings of Sprint so its good to hear the opposite side of the coin sometimes. Glad to hear everything worked out for ya.
I dont get the point of this post.
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I dont get the point of this post.
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How could you not, you meant to say this post does not interest you so you're going to add a pointless post.
Glad you had a good experience with them, mine was unsatisfactory
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its good to know everything worked out for you.. i wish i had that sorta of luck
So Sprint did what should be expected and that is commendable? Lol
Look at it this way, if it was T-Mobile, you would have just had to pop in the SIM card. No call (or chat), no activation, no concern for plan changes.
Not saying T-Mobile is great, just saying Sprint shouldn't be commended for doing the bare minimum.
You had a line due for an upgrade, they let you upgrade it, and use the phone on another line. Every carrier out there will do this, and most of them don't require any contact with their CS to make sure it's actually possible.
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So Sprint did what should be expected and that is commendable? Lol
Look at it this way, if it was T-Mobile, you would have just had to pop in the SIM card. No call (or chat), no activation, no concern for plan changes.
Not saying T-Mobile is great, just saying Sprint shouldn't be commended for doing the bare minimum.
You had a line due for an upgrade, they let you upgrade it, and use the phone on another line. Every carrier out there will do this, and most of them don't require any contact with their CS to make sure it's actually possible.
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I truly miss this about gsm phones. Over the years I've collected so many gsm phones that friends usually come to me when they lose their phone, cuz I'd give them one to borrow. Just pop in a sim and it's good to go. This is my first cdma phone. God forbid I lose it, esp. at a time when I need to use a phone really bad or something.
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Sprint SERO was the best plan ever! Wish Sprint had kept on with Sero and not let it go.
cool story bro
Yeah, too bad they no longer offer the SERO plans and have so many restrictions on them now. So you have an EVO on a SERO Premium plan, not a plain vanilla SERO, right?
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I guess that answers the question.
I've thought about doing this. My wife's account is eligible for an upgrade. She doesn't want to upgrade because she wants a phone with a physical keyboard (she has the Epic 4G).
Mine is not eligible, as I bought my 3D when it came out. Can I use my wife's upgrade to get the 4G LTE, and then activate the 4G LTE on my line? I mean, I assumed I could do that, and it sounds like you are saying it's possible, but I wasn't sure. Do I need to give Sprint some special instruction not to activate the phone when I order it? Do they automatically activate it when you buy it (before it gets to you?).
Also, I know it will reset the upgrade period for my wife's account, but it won't for my account, correct?
I don't see another phone with a physical keyboard on the horizon, so I don't feel so bad in taking my wife's upgrade, heh.
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I've thought about doing this. My wife's account is eligible for an upgrade. She doesn't want to upgrade because she wants a phone with a physical keyboard (she has the Epic 4G).
Mine is not eligible, as I bought my 3D when it came out. Can I use my wife's upgrade to get the 4G LTE, and then activate the 4G LTE on my line? I mean, I assumed I could do that, and it sounds like you are saying it's possible, but I wasn't sure. Do I need to give Sprint some special instruction not to activate the phone when I order it? Do they automatically activate it when you buy it (before it gets to you?).
Also, I know it will reset the upgrade period for my wife's account, but it won't for my account, correct?
I don't see another phone with a physical keyboard on the horizon, so I don't feel so bad in taking my wife's upgrade, heh.
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Yes, that's exactly what I did.
No special instructions needed you can do it yourself online.
BUT... you might want to read the news on the 4G LTE. Sprint is no longer accepting pre orders and I suspect prior orders might get canceled. No fault of Sprints.
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cool story bro
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WozniaksOtherPhone said:
Sprint SERO was the best plan ever! Wish Sprint had kept on with Sero and not let it go.
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Some people sell their SERO plans. Or, if you know someone with SERO, you can add a line to theirs and get I think you can break it off to be your own. I'm still on SERO P, myself.
In my opinion Sprint Blows!!!!! I love Verizon!!!!!!
sprint has been great with me so far.. i lost my evo 4g like 8 months ago and they sent me an 3vo 3d.. i was souped!!!!! them i just got a letter saying i can do an early upgrade!!! sweet!! im gonna wait it out for a bit though.. i have not had any problems with sprint so far.. key words.. if my last year go's by good i will be mos deff signin up for another 2 peice
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In my opinion Sprint Blows!!!!! I love Verizon!!!!!!
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Who cares.......
seriously, cool story bro.
not.
saying u like sprint because of sero is absolutely useless to the vast majority of sprint subscribers because its not available - not to mention, the vast majority doesn't have the plan.
upgrades on a yearly basis are over with, even for those with huge monthly bills.
network sucks - whats the point of unlimited data when you can't use it?
anyways, glad you like em. I don't. Very unhappy and leaving for verizon soon as a decent quad core with a large screen drops over there.
good luck.
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seriously, cool story bro.
not.
saying u like sprint because of sero is absolutely useless to the vast majority of sprint subscribers because its not available - not to mention, the vast majority doesn't have the plan.
upgrades on a yearly basis are over with, even for those with huge monthly bills.
network sucks - whats the point of unlimited data when you can't use it?
anyways, glad you like em. I don't. Very unhappy and leaving for verizon soon as a decent quad core with a large screen drops over there.
good luck.
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Enjoy your Verizon bills.
Data works fine for me with Sprint, not blazing but good enough, way better than any GSM provider. Calls do too. Verizon is better but not worth the price. Nor do I like how Verizon locks out features that Sprint phones provide.
A co-worker of mine has Verizon and he pays a fortune for his plan. His phone never ran any faster or more reliable than mine.
I have Verizon FIOS and every chance they get they try to rip me off. Oops sorry for the double billing, oops sorry we forgot to cancel that feature. I hate them.
I was excited because Sprint gave me a brand new $400.00 phone for $35 with no insurance and it was completely my fault.
They often do early upgrades where you don't have to wait 2 full years. And in this case they let me mix my upgrade options.
The only reason I mentioned SERO was because I was impressed the Sprint rep knew about it, why I was concerned I might lose it if I mixed and matched my upgrade options and that their flexibilty might be limited on a SERO plan. It was not the reason why I started this thread. SERO is just icing on the cake. And I'd have Sprint even if I didn't have SERO.
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Enjoy your Verizon bills.
Data works fine for me with Sprint, not blazing but good enough, way better than any GSM provider. Calls do too. Verizon is better but not worth the price. Nor do I like how Verizon locks out features that Sprint phones provide.
A co-worker of mine has Verizon and he pays a fortune for his plan. His phone never ran any faster or more reliable than mine.
I have Verizon FIOS and every chance they get they try to rip me off. Oops sorry for the double billing, oops sorry we forgot to cancel that feature. I hate them.
I was excited because Sprint gave me a brand new $400.00 phone for $35 with no insurance and it was completely my fault.
They often do early upgrades where you don't have to wait 2 full years. And in this case they let me mix my upgrade options.
The only reason I mentioned SERO was because I was impressed the Sprint rep knew about it, why I was concerned I might lose it if I mixed and matched my upgrade options and that their flexibilty might be limited on a SERO plan. It was not the reason why I started this thread. SERO is just icing on the cake. And I'd have Sprint even if I didn't have SERO.
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For most people your post will be non applicable.
1: Sprint has the slowest data of all the carriers in most areas (according to several independent national tests). If it's faster in your area, just know that you are a rare case and it will be different if you travel to almost any other area. My Sprint 3G is actually slower than dial up (and slower than T-Mobile's throttled data).
2: Sprint is basically the same price as Verizon or AT&T these days. It might be a few bucks cheaper, but nothing significant.
3: T-Mobile is cheaper than Sprint.
4: Sprint's early upgrade program is dead. I know they used to do this in the past, but they killed that program. Now it's 2 years to upgrade, or pay the etf and then you can upgrade early.

Verizon Killing Grandfathered Unlimited Plans

http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/verizon-cfo-says-grandfathered-unlimited-plans-on-the-way-out/
Pretty sure I'm going to go in and upgrade to a Rezound tomorrow and then exchange it for the Inc 4G when it comes out.
That'll be your last upgrade with unlimited data. So torn about stay with vzn from here on out
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I actually think I'm going to pick up the GNex tomorrow to try it out. My wife has a Rezound so when the DInc 4G comes out I can compare all 3 and decide which I want.
I'm already on tiered data, so it doesn't matter to me.
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I'm already on tiered data, so it doesn't matter to me.
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It does me. It's the only thing that has kept me on Verizon (well, that and my wife. that's another story though ).
Hey guys,
Glad this came up here. So I am grannyd in on my dinc2 (signed 2yr in July) along with a really good old verizon talk/text plan and with a business discount. So all in all things are peachy for me atm.
So here are the problems: the wife has long been up and needs to ditch her iphone from work. Wtf do I do?!
1. Do I wait this out to see what the family plans look like?
2. Or do I upgrade her now onto a 4g phone and get in before the family plans come out? Hell they might actually be ok if priced decently?!
3. Could I get a used 4g phone add that to my unlimited plan?!
4. Should I add her a data line and get her an off contact phone so we aren't locked in for 2yrs?! Is that possible?!
Jezus this is f'd up. These greedy mofos will go down at some point. And here is praying that Google does it from right under their own feet (their own network)
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So, assuming the Inc 4G is released before this change goes into effect...
First Question:
Will upgrading to the Inc 4G guarantee that I'll have the unlimited data for the full 24months, or will put the kibosh on it once the shared plans go "live." It seems like contractually, it would be hard for them to do the latter, but given how Verizon hates it's customers, I wouldn't be surprised if they tried it.
Second question:
I'm on a family plan and we still have a few people with dumbphones. Suppose they upgrade to smartphones and sign up for a shared plans. Will my unlimited plan just coexist and not be part of that share, or will Verizon say "You can't sign up for any new shared plan without obliterating any unlimited data lines on your account." Again, Verizon hates it's customers, so I would not at all be surprised if they try that second option.
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So, assuming the Inc 4G is released before this change goes into effect...
First Question:
Will upgrading to the Inc 4G guarantee that I'll have the unlimited data for the full 24months, or will put the kibosh on it once the shared plans go "live." It seems like contractually, it would be hard for them to do the latter, but given how Verizon hates it's customers, I wouldn't be surprised if they tried it.
Second question:
I'm on a family plan and we still have a few people with dumbphones. Suppose they upgrade to smartphones and sign up for a shared plans. Will my unlimited plan just coexist and not be part of that share, or will Verizon say "You can't sign up for any new shared plan without obliterating any unlimited data lines on your account." Again, Verizon hates it's customers, so I would not at all be surprised if they try that second option.
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Your 1st question I'm interested in the answer as well,:
Your 2nd question, I'm in the same boat and was told I could keep unlimited as long as the plan doesn't change ie same # of texts etc, but dumb phones upgrading would havto, as of now the 4g tiered plan, not sure if after they ditch unlimited if they'll stroke you into the shared plan though . Anyone know exactly when the unlimited plans will ditched?
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http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-clarifies-new-data-plan-policies
When the new options are introduced, Unlimited Data will no longer be available to our customers purchasing handsets and signing a new contract. Customers who choose to purchase phones at full retail price and are currently on an unlimited smartphone data plan will be able to keep that plan. The same pricing and policies will apply to all 3G and 4GLTE smartphones.
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So, I'm gonna wait at least a little while longer. I now know I don't need to rush out and upgrade today. Sounds like these plans won't start kicking in until "later this year" and they say they'll give plenty of advance notice so I should be able to wait for the DInc 4G to come out but it will be my last true unlimited plan upgrade.
demarcmj said:
So, assuming the Inc 4G is released before this change goes into effect...
First Question:
Will upgrading to the Inc 4G guarantee that I'll have the unlimited data for the full 24months, or will put the kibosh on it once the shared plans go "live." It seems like contractually, it would be hard for them to do the latter, but given how Verizon hates it's customers, I wouldn't be surprised if they tried it.
Second question:
I'm on a family plan and we still have a few people with dumbphones. Suppose they upgrade to smartphones and sign up for a shared plans. Will my unlimited plan just coexist and not be part of that share, or will Verizon say "You can't sign up for any new shared plan without obliterating any unlimited data lines on your account." Again, Verizon hates it's customers, so I would not at all be surprised if they try that second option.
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As far as your first question goes, yes upgrading to the Inc 4g before the new plans come out will allow you to keep your unlimited data. And you'all be under contract for another 2yrs with unlimited. Once your contract runs out you'll still be able to keep your unlimited data as long as you pay full retail price for all your phones from that point on. The min you buy a phone at reduced pricing from vzn you'll be forced on to a new teired data plan.
2nd. Question not so sure about but I highly doubt they'll let two different types of data plans coexist on the same plan.
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kg_jettaIV said:
http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-clarifies-new-data-plan-policies
So, I'm gonna wait at least a little while longer. I now know I don't need to rush out and upgrade today. Sounds like these plans won't start kicking in until "later this year" and they say they'll give plenty of advance notice so I should be able to wait for the DInc 4G to come out but it will be my last true unlimited plan upgrade.
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Won't be your last unlimited plan upgrade. Vzn released a follow up statement saying people with unlimited plans will be able to keep them but that they will have to buy their phones at full retail price. Once you upgrade through discounted pricing on a phone, that will be when they'll take your unlimited data away and put you on one of the new plans
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tnez said:
Won't be your last unlimited plan upgrade. Vzn released a follow up statement saying people with unlimited plans will be able to keep them but that they will have to buy their phones at full retail price. Once you upgrade through discounted pricing on a phone, that will be when they'll take your unlimited data away and put you on one of the new plans
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yeah, not really looking forward to buying phones at full price
verizon really needs to clarify those already on family plans with shared minutes (like me and my wife)...what happens if she wants to upgrade? does that mean i get forced onto shared data with her?
cuz honestly, i wouldnt mind that much (mostly cuz on her own she wont use over say 2gb once i have my own lte phone) if she could still use her upgrades going forward if i could keep my unlimited data
Ok fom my expuerence if you guys have been with the company for a while just put up a ***** tell them you are leaving. Im with tmobile and i get great offers all the time that are meant to be for new customers only. I once got two new phones forget the name and only had to pay tax on them and i got them to order them for me. Believe me the last thing they want is for you to leave them.
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whoa, I'm tmobile too but I have full unlimited data plan, all the bells and whistles and STILL have to pay FULL price for my devices! Complaining does nothing for me! My HTC SENSATION 4g costed me almost 700.00!! One good thing about tmo is you do have the option to take the device home and pay approximately 20.00 a month for the device. This makes it a bit easier than having to pay all at once.! But their data is NOT cheap! I have two lines unlimited data, one equipment charge (20.00)
My bill for last month was 254.00! That seems outrageous to me! I asked about it and they said I can cancel some services I have to lower it, such as hotspot tethering ect. But I need those services. I've been with them for ,4 years, seems like I should at the very least, get a reduced equipment charge! But I still have to pay full price! Complaints get me no where.!
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realsis said:
whoa, I'm tmobile too but I have full unlimited data plan, all the bells and whistles and STILL have to pay FULL price for my devices! Complaining does nothing for me! My HTC SENSATION 4g costed me almost 700.00!! One good thing about tmo is you do have the option to take the device home and pay approximately 20.00 a month for the device. This makes it a bit easier than having to pay all at once.! But their data is NOT cheap! I have two lines unlimited data, one equipment charge (20.00)
My bill for last month was 254.00! That seems outrageous to me! I asked about it and they said I can cancel some services I have to lower it, such as hotspot tethering ect. But I need those services. I've been with them for ,4 years, seems like I should at the very least, get a reduced equipment charge! But I still have to pay full price! Complaints get me no where.!
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complaining may or may not get you anywhere with carriers
a lot depends on who you complain too, how often, what the complaint is, and your history of service and complaining with them
many people have gotten ETF's waived, but it usually takes a series of calls over several weeks and months proving there is something wrong with their lines and services
complaining about your contract and what it contains, depends on what you are up in arms about...i really dont see being able to argue your way into an upgrade AND keeping unlimited data once the family data share plans start...regardless of your circumstances/history (but who knows)
a few years back (2008/9) my wife and i were extremely unhappy with our BB8830s and were each around 8-10 months away from an upgrade (me 4 months into my annual my vzw upgrade, she was half way through a 2 year)...i must have called 25-30 times and spoken to half that many different CR's and supervisors, demanding that they move our upgrade dates up to get the BB Storm (lol, ikr) or that when our contracts were up we would leave for ATT to get the iphone because its what we both really wanted
basically everyone i talked to gave me the "ok, have fun with ATT" talk and refused to do anything except move *1* of our upgrades up by a few months....despite my carrying on that we had been customers since the late 90's (well i had been) it all fell flat
other times, however ive been successful in getting replacement devices with no ?s asked...wife actually dropped her first tbolt and it stopped working (but showed no real damage) and we got it replaced for free w/o insurance...and i got my fascinate replaced with the inc2 when the speaker failed (and the fascinate was actually a used device bought off ebay a few weeks after its launch)
so its all situational i suppose
/end rambling
tnez said:
Won't be your last unlimited plan upgrade. Vzn released a follow up statement saying people with unlimited plans will be able to keep them but that they will have to buy their phones at full retail price. Once you upgrade through discounted pricing on a phone, that will be when they'll take your unlimited data away and put you on one of the new plans
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I'm in the same boat. We both have unlimited data planes and I'm sure she ain't going to want to pay $700 for her phones lol
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Ok if you wait till your contract is up you will have more leverage i have done it multiple times and even got one of my lines upgaded to a better u.nlimited ie 5 gb instead if 2 gb at no extra cost talk to someone higher up and results will follow. Tell them why woild i pay you x amount when i can change carriers for cheaper
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I was at the Verizon store today and asked about them about the Incredible 4g. Said it was supposed to be out this month but its delayed until probably next month. I also asked if it will be out before Verizon kills the unlimited plan and he says they have decided not to do it ans they got a corporate email saying so. Not that I believe them anyway just stating what they said.
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Fyreman97 said:
I was at the Verizon store today and asked about them about the Incredible 4g. Said it was supposed to be out this month but its delayed until probably next month. I also asked if it will be out before Verizon kills the unlimited plan and he says they have decided not to do it ans they got a corporate email saying so. Not that I believe them anyway just stating what they said.
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Your last sentence said it all... Cardinal rule of Verizon: never believe anything the salespeople say. It's never right.
I was a former in store tech for vzw before they laid us all off and i still have good friends that work as sales reps and one told me he heard a rumor about this taking affect at the end of june. Again its just a rumor but we all know its coming. If i hear anything gurther i will post my findings
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Seeya AT&T

Well I officially left AT&T. For money reasons it was a good run, but my family and I are running tight on money. I got the EVO an my mom got the iPhone 4S. On AT&T I had the Samsung Captivate ( Sold it after 3 months, battery and touch wiz sucks ) , ATRIX 1, and ATRIX 2. I loved the ATRIX was a good phone. I did not have a grandfathered unlimited data plan. We saw sprint had a good family plan for 2 people. I live in PA about 5 hours away from Philadelphia. My 3G is godly slow. I wish it was faster considering I have unlimited data for the first time. My fastest speed was 0.5 down no joke. I hoping some time in the near future it will improve. Call quality is great no complains at all. I love the evo and sense this is my first HTC phone. Nothing out of the ordinary just figured to share my story.
Oh and forgot im running Flex Stock with goodies
You'll like it here
better service
I left att because i could never get any service. Yes sprint's data is slow but at least you have service.
Welcome to the Sprint family
eric00716 said:
I left att because i could never get any service. Yes sprint's data is slow but at least you have service.
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Agreed, and when AT&T was deploying 4G back in like late 2010 and early 2011. I got the same data speeds.
If money was an issue I would suggest going prepay.
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shook187 said:
If money was an issue I would suggest going prepay.
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I did not want pre paid. Besides I wanted a new phone .
Within the next few months the problem of slow data will be better. Network Vision will improve 3G and release LTE. I used a good 3GB last month on 3G. Unlimited is the best. What's the point of fast internet if you can't use it?
El_Colombiano said:
What's the point of fast internet if you can't use it?
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AGREED!!

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