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So I am thinking of moving over to Verizon from AT&T. I've been with AT&T since late 05 (well, I used to be part of Cingular). I'm moving to Boise, Idaho and I've heard that Verizon gets a little better service in the area, not too much better, but slightly better nonetheless. I currently have an iPhone 3GS and would be upgrading to the 4S if I switched. I currently pay about $120 a month for 900 minutes a month and an unlimited data plan. Is there any specific reason I should/should not move over to Verizon?
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Mordiceius posted:So I am thinking of moving over to Verizon from AT&T. I've been with AT&T since late 05 (well, I used to be part of Cingular). I'm moving to Boise, Idaho and I've heard that Verizon gets a little better service in the area, not too much better, but slightly better nonetheless. I currently have an iPhone 3GS and would be upgrading to the 4S if I switched. Don't do it. 1. You wouldn't have unlimited data, which is worth its weight in gold considering all the streaming and cloud services that are launching right now. 2. what you're paying is par for the course, Verizon is slightly more expensive than AT&T anyway. 3. The 4S will be on AT&T and have better data speeds than the Verizon version.
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Oct 7, 2011 16:42
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Mordiceius posted:So I am thinking of moving over to Verizon from AT&T. I've been with AT&T since late 05 (well, I used to be part of Cingular). I'm moving to Boise, Idaho and I've heard that Verizon gets a little better service in the area, not too much better, but slightly better nonetheless. I currently have an iPhone 3GS and would be upgrading to the 4S if I switched. The tradeoff here is getting a more reliable signal from Verizon, vs faster data (HSDPA vs EVDO) and no limit to it. Realistically an AT&T iPhone 4S will probably be a fair bit faster on the data side, assuming you get a decent signal. If I were you I'd wait till I moved and tried it out for a little while to see how AT&T is there before giving up my unlimited data. edit: beaten
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Oct 7, 2011 16:43
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dominator posted:non-removable battery Ah hell... that may be a dealbreaker for me as well.
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Oct 7, 2011 16:51
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dominator posted:Well he's led me wrong before but thats what my buddy at Moto said. Its going to be so thin they couldn't put a removable battery in there or something like that. That's nuts. I've never owned a cellphone that I didn't have to hard reboot with a battery pull at some point - not to mention potentially wanting to put in a larger battery, or that any potential battery problems would mean getting your entire phone replaced(?). I mean the iPhone gets away with it, but Moto aint Apple.
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Oct 7, 2011 16:54
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doctor thodt posted:That's nuts. I've never owned a cellphone that I didn't have to hard reboot with a battery pull at some point - not to mention potentially wanting to put in a larger battery, or that any potential battery problems would mean getting your entire phone replaced(?). I'm sure you can probably do a DIY battery replacement. Lots of things come with a non-removable battery now. As for the reset, all you have to do is setup a hard reset button combo. With my Xoom, you just have to hold volume up and power and the thing will reset no matter how hard it is locked up. The rumors that I heard is this is allowing them to cram a 2000ish mAh better in the thing which is pretty welcome on the battery life front.
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Oct 7, 2011 16:57
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JayKay posted:Small update. I've switched ROMS from Sense(BAMF Forever) back to AOSP(CM7* and finished calibration. I'm currently at 78% after 12 hours off charger. While it was only light usage with 32 minutes of screen activation, I'm pretty happy. With my stock battery, it'd be long dead with 4G and probably in the low 30% with 3G only. Hmm, you didn't have any problems running CM7 on your Tbolt? I installed 7.1.1 the other night, but had all kinds of weird little problems. No display when I tried making calls, 4g was pretty flaky, Bluetooth didn't work very well (but I'm having BT problems on BAMF Forever I installed last night, so meh). I might try it again if you're getting that good a battery life.
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Oct 7, 2011 17:17
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Wait DROID RAZR is next? What happened to the DROID Nexus Prime? My OG Droid is really fickle these days, and I want an NFC chip and an unlocked bootloader.
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Oct 7, 2011 18:04
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cptn oblivious posted:Wait DROID RAZR is next? What happened to the DROID Nexus Prime? I guess Prime could be next. He told me they were building the molds for display cases on a couple products, but he only mentioned the Razr specifically.
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Oct 7, 2011 18:09
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cptn oblivious posted:Wait DROID RAZR is next? What happened to the DROID Nexus Prime? Then dont go with another Moto device. They paid plenty of lip service to unlocking them but they've made no real move to do anything of the sort. The rumored DROID Prime was the Galaxy Prime probably. While we have no confirmation one way or another the latest rumors don't peg it as a Droid release.
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Oct 7, 2011 18:11
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Nexus Prime announcement delayed due to Job's death. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-20117161-17/galaxy-nexus-launch-delayed-due-to-jobs-death/
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Oct 7, 2011 18:22
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Part of the reason Apple can use internal batteries with their phones and laptops is that an integrated battery has higher capacity. Not having the interconnects and enclosure material to safely encapsulate what is some potentially nasty stuff (Lithium electrolyte) saves roughly 20-30% of the volume and thus their capacity is that much larger. Not to mention these batteries can be formed to take up all available internal volume instead of a box.
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Oct 7, 2011 18:24
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cptn oblivious posted:Wait DROID RAZR is next? What happened to the DROID Nexus Prime?
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Oct 7, 2011 18:32
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Bobx66 posted:Nexus Prime announcement delayed due to Job's death. Really? Ugh. There's being respectful and there's being stupid.
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Oct 7, 2011 18:35
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Vintimus Prime posted:Same situation. I will be calling them this morning and see if it's possible to change the address. I would like it shipped to my job, so we'll see. I called and they said they were unable to change the shipping address on a pre-order. I asked why and they said "Well... there actually isn't an option too. The information is just there, and that's all that shows up." Apparently my rep asked around too because they've been getting several complaints about that v  v
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Oct 7, 2011 20:39
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Kyrosiris posted:Really? Ugh. Probably has to do more with tech news being pretty much dominated by Jobs death. Plus from what I've been reading it sounds like we still might get a look at ICS. Just that we will get a separate look at the Nexus at the end of the month.
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Oct 7, 2011 20:43
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Kyrosiris posted:Really? Ugh. There have already been video leaks of the phone in action. All that's missing are some Google execs gettin' on stage and droning on and on about the future of NFC and on and on about the potential of the Android platform and on and on about numbers and whatever else.
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Oct 7, 2011 21:25
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NofrikinfuN posted:Still, if I can remove insurance, I'll have a $25/m 5GB hotspot.
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Oct 7, 2011 23:10
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Let's assume for the sake of argument that the Prime comes out this month and I consider switching to Verizon from Sprint. I understand that I'd be losing unlimited data, but let me just run a scenario by you, to see if I can figure out this tiered data plan: So I get that it's $30 for 2 gigs of data. Let's say I use 2.75 one month. Will I be charged the $10 extra for 3 gigs of data, or is it prorated for the actual amount I use? Also, how many of you are currently butting up against that limit? Is tiered data really that crippling?
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Oct 8, 2011 02:36
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I went into the Verizon store this evening because I need to replace my phone soon. I have had a G'zOne Type-V since August of 2007, and mine is getting to the point where I don't think it can take many more hits. I don't really want to pay for a data plan, so the G'zOne Commando is out, and I also wouldn't really use most of the features anyway. I was hoping to get a Ravine, but they didn't have any in-store, and the sales person implied that they were going to stop selling that model. Do any of you have any information about a possible new Gz'One phone other than the Commando, and if it will require a data plan? Alternatively, would it be possible for me to buy a new Type-V and get it activated using my number? I'm not on a contract right now, and haven't been for a few years, and if possible I would like to stay that way.
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Oct 8, 2011 02:50
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You can purchase any Verizon capable phone, new or used, from somebody other than Verizon and use it on their network without having to worry about a contract. With that said, you've had the same phone and VZW account for 4 years. Is a contract really going to do you harm?
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Oct 8, 2011 03:08
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I may be leaving the country for a few years - to a place with no service, so not having to pay for a phone while I am gone would be nice.
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Oct 8, 2011 03:10
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Sir Bobert Fishbone posted:Let's assume for the sake of argument that the Prime comes out this month and I consider switching to Verizon from Sprint. I understand that I'd be losing unlimited data, but let me just run a scenario by you, to see if I can figure out this tiered data plan: LTE is a data murderer. Last month (my first with my bionic) my data usage was 5.7 gigs. A lot of that was redownloading apps and streaming music with Google music since I'm rarely on wifi. I rarely stream video, and if I do its only a YouTube video or two. Honestly I'm amazed I used that much.... I would have described myself as a medium data user until I saw the statistics with my own eyes. its just so easy to rack up data with this connection. 5 days into this next billing cycle I'm at 700+ MB. I hope someone else here can add a different perspective... cause if my usage is normal that bodes ill for tiered LTE users.
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Oct 8, 2011 03:44
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That's pretty normal. As I posted a few months ago when the tiers went into effect, my wife uses a Droid x mostly for work and she easily hits 1.5+ gigs a month. I on the other hand average between 5-10 gigs on my Thunderbolt. Edit: they really should have made the "normal" $29 tier at least 4GB, possibly 5GB JayKay fucked around with this message at 04:29 on Oct 8, 2011 |
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Oct 8, 2011 04:24
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Sir Bobert Fishbone posted:Is tiered data really that crippling? As to your other question, I'm not sure but I'd be shocked if the overage was prorated.
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Oct 8, 2011 06:44
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I just don't see the point in signing up for Verizon right now. People with unlimited LTE plans should obviously hang onto them for dear life (as I'm doing), but at a minimum $70/month for voice and 2GB data they just represent a really poor value. If you're willing to craigslist a phone, you could literally get the same service from T-Mobie for $45/month (500 minutes + 2GB add-on). I dunno, I just don't think LTE would be any fun if I couldn't burn as much of it as I wanted. If I'm having to micromanage a 2GB meter, HSPA+ is good enough. I guess if T-Mobile or AT&T coverage is aggressively poor in your area it's worth doing. Verizon's likely getting a shitted-up version of the Nexus Prime anyway though, you'd might as well get an HSPA+ version straight from Google and get a better/cheaper plan elsewhere.
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Oct 8, 2011 07:25
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Yeah, if I wasn't grandfathered in to unlimited data LTE would not be as attractive to me.
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Oct 8, 2011 16:10
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My bionic was DOA. Before getting it, I had a Droid X and used less than a gig every month easily. Since getting my bionic, my usage really hasn't changed. My phone would get super warm and die within 4-6 hours on the extended battery. Once I got it swapped out, the battery life has been way better. I looked at my usage and it's at almost 5gb's of usage. I'm thinking my old phone was stuck in some sort of data connection which would explain why it would get warm and die within hours. Just wanted to give a heads up for anyone who has a bionic.
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Oct 8, 2011 16:51
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kstatix posted:My bionic was DOA. It was most likely the Social Location app. If you don't set it to auto end, it drains your battery like a hungry leech.
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Oct 8, 2011 20:06
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VoodooXT posted:It was most likely the Social Location app. If you don't set it to auto end, it drains your battery like a hungry leech. Every time I checked my task list nothing stood out to be an app that would devour the battery. I'll definitely keep an eye on that.
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Oct 9, 2011 03:29
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I've got unlimited data on Verizon right now with a Blackberry. I asked a Verizon rep online and they said that if I got an iPhone 4S that I would continue to have unlimited data. Is this correct? If so, what's the best way to make sure that at some point during the ordering and activation proces someone doesn't muck with my plan and switch me off of that unlimited data? I want to cancel my TEC and get Applecare+, so ordering at Apple would be a plus as it seems to be difficult to get Applecare+ when ordering from Verizon.
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Oct 9, 2011 04:02
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sellouts posted:I've got unlimited data on Verizon right now with a Blackberry. I asked a Verizon rep online and they said that if I got an iPhone 4S that I would continue to have unlimited data. I think it might be wise if the "switching to a different smartphone and keeping unlimited data" question was added to the OP. Of course it won't stop the question from being asked, but at least we can grief people that way.
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Oct 9, 2011 05:08
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Yes you can keep your unlimited data. You mean the $30 unlimited right? Verizon redesigned the names and codes of their data plan codes just to ensure there would be no problem moving around. (basically eliminated different data plan name based on OS). The old "corporate email" $45 plan is also grandfathered but it's not a sure thing you can move down to the $30 unlimited plan. As far as Apple Care+ goes, you have to add it at time of purchase. This is a change compared to the original non accident lost protection version of Apple Care and Asurion/VZW TEC
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Oct 9, 2011 05:10
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Thanks, for the record I did look through the OP and the last 2 or 3 pages of the thread from when the iPhone 4S was announced and didn't see it. Would be great to see it added to the OP.
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Oct 9, 2011 17:22
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 Apparently that's the name for "Unlimited data plan." Not sure if that's been mentioned previously.
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Oct 9, 2011 17:34
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With the extended battery my Bionic seems to be what it should have been at launch. Heavy HEAVY usage and I can still go 12+ hours. Speaking of which. I hit 20gb data usage just now. I pay for tethering and am only living here for about 30 more days so I don't want to buy cable. The other day my 4G connection died and I panicked that they killed it. Turns out my SIM card just went bad.
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Oct 10, 2011 05:12
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Laranzu posted:Turns out my SIM card just went bad. We are seeing this alot lately. Lots of sim cards crapping out for no reason...
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Oct 10, 2011 15:40
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Motorola and verizon are holding a press event Oct 18th to talk about their next generation of devices. http://www.droid-life.com/2011/10/10/motorola-teases-next-line-of-products-droid-razr-incoming-october-18/ Images seen in the teaser video include a razor blade, a feather, and a kevlar vest. It looks like the Droid Razr with a thin light kevlar body may be the truth. bull3964 fucked around with this message at 16:00 on Oct 10, 2011 |
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Oct 10, 2011 15:56
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Mighty Horse posted:We are seeing this alot lately. Lots of sim cards crapping out for no reason... On Bionics in particular?
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decoy octopus posted:They're testing it in Newport News/Yorktown/Hampton/Norfolk so I would assume Richmond is getting rolled out near the same time unless my Verizon rep went to all the trouble of faking a screenshot just to show me her phone using LTE. No confirmed date or anything on a rollout but it is coming http://gizmodo.com/5848297/verizons-4g-lte-network-is-getting-even-more-huuuger-oct-20th-and-nov-17th
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