Verizon: Should i get an iphone 4 now with unlimited data, or an iphone 5 with 2gb da
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Verizon: Should i get an iphone 4 now with unlimited data, or an iphone 5 with 2gb da
Been wanting to get a smartphone for a while and i figured id pull the trigger in September when the new iphone drops, but with the data packages being severely overhauled in 2 days, im wondering whether I should get an iphone 4 and lock in unlimited data (downside: have an iphone 4 for two years...no new iphone 5 ) or just suck it up wait and get an iphone 5 in september (downside: have 2gb data cap a month for outrageous free)
I have a basic phone right now and cant get grandfathered in to unlimited data unless i already own a smartphone come july 7 which is what sucks
How much data do you guys use every month? Opinions?
I have a basic phone right now and cant get grandfathered in to unlimited data unless i already own a smartphone come july 7 which is what sucks
How much data do you guys use every month? Opinions?
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I'm with AT&T but doesn't Apple offer a cheaper upgrade for those with an iPhone no matter how long they've had it?
If they do, I'd go ahead and get the 4 with the unlimited data then upgrade to the 5 in September and sell the 4.
If they do, I'd go ahead and get the 4 with the unlimited data then upgrade to the 5 in September and sell the 4.
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I'd get unlimited data and a cheaper monthly rate...that is what will cost you on a regular basis in the long-term. Why pay more for less?
Phones are always upgradeable, new phones are always coming out, you'll never win no matter how you try to plan it. As long as you're happy with your phone, you won't miss much of what you don't have.
Phones are always upgradeable, new phones are always coming out, you'll never win no matter how you try to plan it. As long as you're happy with your phone, you won't miss much of what you don't have.
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I wouldn't worry as much about the unlimited part -- more about the monthly fees going up, according to the OP. I'd rather pay less for what I need than more for something with a ceiling.
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Get it now, find someone in your family to give the iPhone 4 to, buy the new iPhone 5 (4s, whatever) as a new line to your plan, you keep the unlimited data plan.... Voila.
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I wouldn't upgrade just to get grandfathered into unlimited, as gibson hinted at I don't think most get close to the 2GB mark. I know for one I'm rarely over 300 MB, wifi is everywhere and I don't really stream video.
If you were planning on waiting I'd just wait.
If you were planning on waiting I'd just wait.
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i have heeded the wisdom of acurazine, and after going some things in my head ive decided to get grandfathered in. I will use it heavily once i have it, my new place of residence next year has no wifi (dorm) and ill be in a strange new city where ill make use of the interwebs
my sister who is a light user already gets close to 2gb a month according to our bills so unlimited seems the way to go
thank you for all your opinions, either for or against, you guys really helped move my decision process along (honestly!)
my sister who is a light user already gets close to 2gb a month according to our bills so unlimited seems the way to go
thank you for all your opinions, either for or against, you guys really helped move my decision process along (honestly!)
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all i know is im glad im still grandfathered in to the AT&T 5GB unlimited plan.
i know i dont get close but thats only cause i cut back on my usage. otherwise i could chew up that 5GB in less than a week. maybe even a day or 2.
i know i dont get close but thats only cause i cut back on my usage. otherwise i could chew up that 5GB in less than a week. maybe even a day or 2.
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im enjoying my soon to be obsolete iphone 4. Now that i own an apple product i can finally fit in with all the cool kids
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+1. I've had the unlimited from ATT for the last 1.5 years and I don't think I've ever come close to 2GB even though I thought I was. I'd look at my bill at the end of the month and see I got just over 1GB sometimes.
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i must be some sort of super user then cause ive already gotten close to 2g in the few days ive had my phone
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In all seriousness, were you only looking between Verizon and AT&T? Cuz Sprint has the cheapest unlimited plans. Where will you be next year? I know Verizon has good coverage almost anywhere but AT&T blows donkey nuts. My best friend never gets full bars with his iPhone 4 ever he said. He lives in SF and he came back to NY and the whole time he never had 4 bars.
Also, good thing you got the unlimited plan...if you jailbreak and tether, you can make use of internet wherever you are. I've used over 8gb before tethering a laptop and d/ling stuff. Almost 2 gb in several days of owning your phone? Stockpiling porn?
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You can try but you'll never be a cool kid but hey, fake it till you make it right?
In all seriousness, were you only looking between Verizon and AT&T? Cuz Sprint has the cheapest unlimited plans. Where will you be next year? I know Verizon has good coverage almost anywhere but AT&T blows donkey nuts. My best friend never gets full bars with his iPhone 4 ever he said. He lives in SF and he came back to NY and the whole time he never had 4 bars.
Also, good thing you got the unlimited plan...if you jailbreak and tether, you can make use of internet wherever you are. I've used over 8gb before tethering a laptop and d/ling stuff. Almost 2 gb in several days of owning your phone? Stockpiling porn?
In all seriousness, were you only looking between Verizon and AT&T? Cuz Sprint has the cheapest unlimited plans. Where will you be next year? I know Verizon has good coverage almost anywhere but AT&T blows donkey nuts. My best friend never gets full bars with his iPhone 4 ever he said. He lives in SF and he came back to NY and the whole time he never had 4 bars.
Also, good thing you got the unlimited plan...if you jailbreak and tether, you can make use of internet wherever you are. I've used over 8gb before tethering a laptop and d/ling stuff. Almost 2 gb in several days of owning your phone? Stockpiling porn?
no porn on my phone yet
i am going on vacation soon though so no promises
and yes, fake it till you make it
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