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If I buy off contract will I need to get a new SIM? I have an old $20 unlimited data plan that I dont want to lose.
bfrank said:
If I buy off contract will I need to get a new SIM? I have an old $20 unlimited data plan that I dont want to lose.
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You won't need a new SIM if you buy it off contract All they give you is the new phone
bfrank said:
If I buy off contract will I need to get a new SIM? I have an old $20 unlimited data plan that I dont want to lose.
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you can buy off contract (out right), but if your $20 data plan is not for a smart phone. The system will automaticlly put you on the 2g data plan and you will lose your unlimited. Now if your $20 unlimited data is for a smart phone i would make sure that when you purchase the phone, talk to the rep and make sure that they still have you on the unlimited plan...there are way around this...hope this helps...
Currently using it on a Fuse on 3G
So the big issue is $20 per month plus ~$600 for the phone = unlimited data (2 years = $1080)
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$25 per month plus ~$150 for the phone = 2gig per month (2 years = $750)
Currently using less then 2gig per month but thats with the Fuse....struggling with what to do but I guess we need to see real prices first.
if your on a smartphone unlimited plan, you are locked in for unlimited data on any smart phone... you have tol let the rep know that you have unlimited data when you get the atrix...
I have the vibrant on a at&t unlimited plan that's non smartphone. Will I be detected & upgraded with the atrix 4g?
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If you are on a non-smartphone data plan and get an Atrix it is extremely likely that AT&T will detect you and require you to switch data plans.
Just curious, why haven't they detected my vibrant?
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Because the Vibrant isn't one of the phones AT&T issues.
Rastor said:
If you are on a non-smartphone data plan and get an Atrix it is extremely likely that AT&T will detect you and require you to switch data plans.
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This isn't the case. At least, it wasn't when I quit Radioshack a year ago.
All people on AT&T that had the original $20 unlimited data are entitled to it, for as long as they want. You just have to tell them you had it. They can check your plan to see if you previously had it, and if you did, will be able to keep it.
Although, AT&T royally ****ed me when I quit Radioshack(They cancelled my Employee Plan, and I lost all my benefits, they then went ahead and told me they have no record of me ever being a *customer,* so I wasn't entitled to the older plans.)
Again, this was a year ago; They might have changed things since then. I would call and ask.
Realistically, though, 2gb on a phone isn't the easiest thing to cap out.. Especially when the phone has built in Wi-Fi.
I am very interested the atrix and would luv to rid myself of the vibrant. I am going strickly american.
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Milkshakes00 said:
This isn't the case. At least, it wasn't when I quit Radioshack a year ago.
All people on AT&T that had the original $20 unlimited data are entitled to it, for as long as they want. You just have to tell them you had it. They can check your plan to see if you previously had it, and if you did, will be able to keep it.
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Right, if you had an old data plan you can keep it. But AT&T categorizes some plans as "non-smartphone" plans, and if you get an AT&T smartphone they will notify you that they are switching you to a smartphone plan. I know multiple people that had this happen to them, starting around November.
smeadow said:
I have the vibrant on a at&t unlimited plan that's non smartphone. Will I be detected & upgraded with the atrix 4g?
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Yes because the AT&T system will automatically add a smart phone data plan. There is no way around it. Trust me
Rastor said:
If you are on a non-smartphone data plan and get an Atrix it is extremely likely that AT&T will detect you and require you to switch data plans.
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Correct.
I still have my unlimited data plan from my first Tilt... used it for my Tilt 2.. and I plan on getting the Atrix 4G.
I assume I'm safe as long as I tell/remind/make sure with them, correct?
I'm on a non-smartphone unlimited data on my milestone due to AT&T not recognizing the phone.
My thought process is to get a Bell version Atrix if they are the same hardware as the AT&T and flash AT&T's firmware when it becomes available. That way AT&T can't recognize the IMEI and make me get the higher data plan. I'm currently on $10 unlimited data since i have the unlimited text.
Anything wrong with this thought process? Just curious. Thanks!
AllTheWay said:
Yes because the AT&T system will automatically add a smart phone data plan. There is no way around it. Trust me
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Nope, you're incorrect.
If Atrix has a new simcard format, and will force u to get a new simcard, then perhaps.
If standard old sim works with Atrix, you will NOT be upgraded/changed.
This topic was around for a long time, and I'm tired of seeing this. I've been using my simcard for about 5 years now, coming from HTC Kaiser to TouchPro to TouchPro2 to NexusOne to Captivate. Same 1 simcard. Same $20/unlim data.
In fact, I called AT&T (about a different issue) and decided to ask them outright about this policy. They specifically told me that they will not change your account to a more expensive data plan by themselves, unless you ask them to. So I asked (off the record) whether it's ok that I keep the same simcard and using same data plan (i use up around 2-6GB per month data) as I sell/buy my phones off contract. They said they don't care, unless they want me to change it, they won't.
So, 5-6 years with AT&T and 5 (soon to be 6) phones I changed tell me you're wrong.
My advice: sell your N1/captivate/g2/whatever, add $100/$200, get Atrix off contract, plop in the old simcard, never tell AT&T about it, and live happy.
DarkDvr said:
Nope, you're incorrect.
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There's a ton of evidence to the contrary, including my own experience. I bought an N1 outright and signed up for AT&T service. At the suggestion of a friend, I went into the corp store with an unlocked feature phone so I could sign up for the $15 unlimited data plan. I did, swapped SIMs, and in less than a day I got a text saying I had been switched to the 2 GB DataPro plan.
AT&T does IMEI scans, and if they are pretty good at telling which phones are smartphones. It's not 100% perfect, but pretty good.
That being said, there should be no reason that you need a new SIM for the Atrix unless you have a REALLY old pre-3G SIM. But, don't count on being able to keep a non-smartphone data plan.
stoli412 said:
There's a ton of evidence to the contrary, including my own experience. I bought an N1 outright and signed up for AT&T service. At the suggestion of a friend, I went into the corp store with an unlocked feature phone so I could sign up for the $15 unlimited data plan.
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Big difference being that you actually tried to go and get this grandfather $15/mo unlimited plan, which is no longer available. I got this plan many years ago, before iPhone, and just kept renewing my contract on the same terms, which AT&T was happy about. A year ago they already started doing away with unlimited plans, yet they gladly renewed my contract with unlimited data, even though I used the contract extension subsidy to get a new TouchPro2 from them, right from their store.
So maybe the moral here is that if you have the old plan with unlimited data - u can just keep extending it every 2 years without trouble. Cannot do that for new contracts.
stoli412 said:
But, don't count on being able to keep a non-smartphone data plan.
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Oh, I've counted on that for last 5 or so years, and don't see why I can't in the future =)
DarkDvr said:
Big difference being that you actually tried to go and get this grandfather $15/mo unlimited plan, which is no longer available.
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Maybe we have our wires crossed here. Data Unlimited for non-smartphones is still very much available and is $15/month. But if you try to use it with a smartphone, 95% of the time they're going to automatically switch you to a DataPro plan for smartphones once they do an IMEI scan. This is exactly what happened with me. I signed up with a dumbphone, and within a day of switching my SIM to my N1 I got a text saying I had been switched.
Now if you are grandfathered into the old unlimited smartphone data plan, the absolutely you should have no trouble keeping it when swapping SIMs.
xryousukex said:
I'm on a non-smartphone unlimited data on my milestone due to AT&T not recognizing the phone.
My thought process is to get a Bell version Atrix if they are the same hardware as the AT&T and flash AT&T's firmware when it becomes available. That way AT&T can't recognize the IMEI and make me get the higher data plan. I'm currently on $10 unlimited data since i have the unlimited text.
Anything wrong with this thought process? Just curious. Thanks!
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I plan on doing the same thing! Just got to make sure you get it unlocked some way or another! thats really the only thing you have to worry about...
I currently have the iPhone on unlimited data. I want to get the Atrix off contract and basically switch the SIMM card into the Atrix (I know I need a converter from the micro-simm to normal SIIM). However, I was wondering if anyone knew if that would mess with my contract and getting my unlimited data on my Atrix? Can ATT see that I hate their new data plans and cut me off? Any help?
I don't think you will have any problem at all. As long as you are paying for unlimited data, AT&T could care less what device you have.
Plus, it has been confirmed that if you have unlimited data, you will not lose it just because you buy the Atrix.
I just preordered my Atrix and to get the extra 100$ off (which lowers the cost to 199) I actually had to change my iPhone Unlimited plan to a normal smartphone unlimited plan. If I kept my plan the same the phone kept costing me 299$. Odd but it worked out in the end.
Yes. You can keep your unlimited data.
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I am also going from iphone4 to Atrix, does anyone know the best way to sync with Outlook using Atrix/Android?
Thanks!
I think the unlimited data on I phone is different from unlimited data for other devices, no? Like how it its with blackberry?
To sync with out look I believe you sync it with your google account
Shouldn't be a problem.
I bought the iPhone 4 through upgrade when it came out. It came with the micro sim and automatically deactivate my old sim. With an adapter I could use that micro sim in my HTC Desire and got onto the internet without any problem (had to enter AT&T's APN, but that is not needed for the Atrix since it's an AT&T device).
darkamikaze said:
I think the unlimited data on I phone is different from unlimited data for other devices, no? Like how it its with blackberry?
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It doesn't seem to be. I've had two different android phones but my data plan still says iPhone unlimited, it hasn't caused any problems.
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I would switch if only the android marketplace had better games... =/
Not sure if i'm willing to give up Battleheart.. it's just too good.
dwellsva said:
I currently have the iPhone on unlimited data. I want to get the Atrix off contract and basically switch the SIMM card into the Atrix (I know I need a converter from the micro-simm to normal SIIM). However, I was wondering if anyone knew if that would mess with my contract and getting my unlimited data on my Atrix? Can ATT see that I hate their new data plans and cut me off? Any help?
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Just walk into an AT&T store and request a replacement SIM card. They do it free of charge and it takes like 5 minutes. They won't take away your unlimited data plan anyway.
Is there a way to get unlimited data on verizon if i only have 2gb of data?
Not likely since ultimately Verizon is trying to phase out those of us that DO have unlimited by making it so the only way we can keep unlimited past the 28th is buying phones full price.
if you are willing to go to prepaid you might be able to get it, i had a co-worker activate an old thunderbolt on pre paid i sold her thinking she was gonna only get the 1gb that was being advertised in the $80 plan but apparently that plan is only available on the samsung illusion, so she ended up getting i think for 450 mins, 1000 text messages and unlimited data for $90ish
Nope.
Go sprint or tmobile before its too late
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Do an assumption of liablity of somebodies line who has unlimited data. That's what I did but I just lost it again because I switched to employlee plan. Oh well 5gbs, 1500 mins, and unl. texts for only 40 bucks? I'll take it =)
Currently I have a ATT family plan with Moto Atrix and Unlimited Data plan, as long as I don't drop the unlimited data plan it will always be available to me.
Anyway, has anyone in similar situation tried upgrading their phone though Best Buy mobility? I noticed that they are the only one outside of ATT that have option "Keep my current data plan" and I'm just unsure/worried if that really applies to ATT unlimited data as well. Has anyone done upgrade though Best Buy?
I looked at Amazon Wireless, and they only let you choose new data plan, so I would loose my unlimited data.
And with Best Buy I can buy online and pick up at store.
Yes, you keep unlimited plan, but you should double check before you leave the store..
I was in the exact situation. I bought my SGS3 from Best Buy (in store) and kept my unlimited plan.
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biggins1870 said:
I was in the exact situation. I bought my SGS3 from Best Buy (in store) and kept my unlimited plan.
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i tried but when the sim was activated they force an LTE data plan on me, called 6 different people and 3 different floor managers, they all refused to help... so i switched to verizon... f*ck 'em
Hmm two different replys. How did they force it? On att site there is 4g lte unlimited option.
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I upgraded my atrix through best buy and was able to keep my unlimited data. No pleading or complaining, they had no problem with it. They also gave me 150 bones for my atrix. :good:
Hello Everyone,
I in the next few days I will be available for a device upgrade. I am going to go from a Rezound to S4 but I am concerned about my unlimited data.
I still have unlimited data on my plan, will upgrading my device change this?
I know now they are forcing everyone into tiered plans but I was hoping this would not change my plan. My wife and I are on a shared plan and she had to get a 2GB data plan when she got her Rhyme. I was grandfathered into my unlimited when I got my Rezound. I also still have the 500 txt messages for $5 a month which they do not offer anymore. I hope that does not get changed either
Thanks,
Ian...
if you get the phone subsidized you lose unlimited, if you have another line you can take and activate the new phone on then move the phone back to your unlimited line you should be good. just don't activate the subsidized device on the unlimited line or you are toast. at least I think that's how it all works.
Spyke562 said:
Hello Everyone,
I in the next few days I will be available for a device upgrade. I am going to go from a Rezound to S4 but I am concerned about my unlimited data.
I still have unlimited data on my plan, will upgrading my device change this?
I know now they are forcing everyone into tiered plans but I was hoping this would not change my plan. My wife and I are on a shared plan and she had to get a 2GB data plan when she got her Rhyme. I was grandfathered into my unlimited when I got my Rezound. I also still have the 500 txt messages for $5 a month which they do not offer anymore. I hope that does not get changed either
Thanks,
Ian...
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You need to buy the phone outright at full price to retain your unlimited if you can't do the alternative line option corporal_hades pointed out. Verizon is offering financing to split the cost over 12 months with an additional $2 a month charge I believe.
I'm in the same boat you're in, I would like to upgrade, don't wanna give up my unlimited either.
Thanks for the information guys. Sometimes it seems like Verizon and the other carriers got us by the [email protected]
Don't forget the Moto X is $399, and the LG G2, HTC One, and Droid Ultra are $449 off contract now... just one more way to keep unlimited data.
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/08/2...-retail-with-no-hassle-use-the-iconic-portal/
It may also be worth it to decide if you really need unlimited data, or change your usage somewhat to get within 2 or 4 GB of data a month, you can save a lot if you can make some changes to your usage and get on WiFi more.
I know corporate stores will not do it, but one of the smaller Verizon stores I went into the other day said I could use my upgrade to get a new phone on my wife's life(alternate upgrade), then do a hardware swap to put the new phone on my line. It wouldn't hurt to ask a few of the stores around you to see if theyll do that.
She said if I did this I would be able to keep my unlimited.
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I upgraded to the HTC one through best buy and was able to keep my unlimited plan. I upgraded the phone on my account that's already on the tiered data plan. Then switched the new phone to my unlimited line at the Verizon store. Best buy or Verizon didn't give me any problems doing it. Small price to pay to keep unlimited data.
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