They had one but I would have to change to everything plan. Is it really worth it to lose my unimited data and off contract on two devices just for this watch???
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They had one but I would have to change to everything plan. Is it really worth it to lose my unimited data and off contract on two devices just for this watch???
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I dont think so. just wait to buy it outright.
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I dont think so. just wait to buy it outright.
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They will not let me do that as it changes my unlimited data plan. I would pay retail price to do so if I were allowed.
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They will not let me do that as it changes my unlimited data plan. I would pay retail price to do so if I were allowed.
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Hell NO don't give up your unlimited data for that damn watch what is wrong with you unless you are not a data hog and you don't mind paying overages for your devices
I am looking for opinions before making a rash decision. I appreciate the previous comments and am looking for others.
Edit: a store rep did some research. I can keep the unlimited for my phone if I buy the gear s as a separate device paying $25/month with no 2 year contract.
I am wondering if this would work. I have a at&t galaxy s5 and want to buy a nano sim adapter. http://microsim-shop.com/
i would buy the watch off contract. When I want to take just my watch I pop in the nano sim and go, when I want my phone, I put the nano sim in the adapter for the s5.
This way I won't lose my unlimited data, wonder if it will work?
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I am wondering if this would work. I have a at&t galaxy s5 and want to buy a nano sim adapter. http://microsim-shop.com/
i would buy the watch off contract. When I want to take just my watch I pop in the nano sim and go, when I want my phone, I put the nano sim in the adapter for the s5.
This way I won't lose my unlimited data, wonder if it will work?
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Good question. Anyone know? I have a couple of weeks to decide.
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I am looking for opinions before making a rash decision. I appreciate the previous comments and am looking for others.
Edit: a store rep did some research. I can keep the unlimited for my phone if I buy the gear s as a separate device paying $25/month with no 2 year contract.
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So with 25$ a month no contract would you just pay 25$ what ever month you needed it? or ,,,
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So with 25$ a month no contract would you just pay 25$ what ever month you needed it? or ,,,
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Yes as far as I was told by the store sales rep. I do not want to be locked into a two year contract with smartphones/watches evolving so quickly. For all I know I will use the gear s for a while and find it is not worth having or paying $25/month. I still should be able to connect via Bluetooth at no Verizon cost.
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Yes as far as I was told by the store sales rep. I do not want to be locked into a two year contract with smartphones/watches evolving so quickly. For all I know I will use the gear s for a while and find it is not worth having or paying $25/month. I still should be able to connect via Bluetooth at no Verizon cost.
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I agree I just bought from AT&T outright I have Sprint I'm just going to bluetooth for free and put my google voice number on the watch I think I can do that we will see. If not I will see if a pre-paid sim straighttalk net1o something with At&T If I feel the need to talk w/o phone
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I agree I just bought from AT&T outright I have Sprint I'm just going to bluetooth for free and put my google voice number on the watch I think I can do that we will see. If not I will see if a pre-paid sim straighttalk net1o something with At&T If I feel the need to talk w/o phone
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I really want a standalone device at least to see if it is viable as such. I can always go the Bluetooth route but it might be harder the other way as Verizon plans change.
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I really want a standalone device at least to see if it is viable as such. I can always go the Bluetooth route but it might be harder the other way as Verizon plans change.
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I see what your saying
I am waiting to see a full review of the watch and the gear manager to appear in the Play store for my Note 4. I also cannot afford it plus the time in the store until later this month.
Gear Manager wont be in the play store its on Galaxy App store.
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I'm told you can add the gear s to a grandfathered family plan with the old data lines 9.99 + 20/300mb 30/3gb 50/5gb. Im waiting to buy one off contract and put one of my unlimited line's sim card in it. There's no reason it shouldn't work unless they have the gear imei's flagged (like a tablet in an unlim phone plan). I haven't found anyone saying they've done it yet though.
No sim card in Verizon's version. I will see what I can get out of the sales rep when I buy it for retail price.
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No sim card in Verizon's version. I will see what I can get out of the sales rep when I buy it for retail price.
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cool let us know
I gave up my unlimited plan. I save 100 bucks a. On the for 4 lines. ATT throttles you after 3gb of data use to 2G speed.
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I gave up my unlimited plan. I save 100 bucks a. On the for 4 lines. ATT throttles you after 3gb of data use to 2G speed.
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I decided that unlimited data was more important. If i cannot keep it, , no Gear S.
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I'm possibly switching to ATT. If I buy a note at full non contract price, can I get it activated with a plan with no contract?
If you are just now switching to AT&T, why not buy it with a new contract? I don't think you can switch in and not get a contract at all.... But I am not very knowledgable about that kind of stuff.
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I'm possibly switching to ATT. If I buy a note at full non contract price, can I get it activated with a plan with no contract?
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I think they'll be happy to take your money with or without a contract. I think they will require you to get phone and data plan though.
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I'm possibly switching to ATT. If I buy a note at full non contract price, can I get it activated with a plan with no contract?
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Yes you can but you will still be required to have a data plan.
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I'm possibly switching to ATT. If I buy a note at full non contract price, can I get it activated with a plan with no contract?
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No. The Note is not a no-contract phone on ATT.
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You could on tmobil. I wonder if the t989 radio would give you hspa+. It works for the skyrocket.
Then you could use the note, in the states, contract free on a decent network (42mbps not bad)
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You can probably buy it on eBay from someone selling theirs at full price and then stick it on an AT&T GoPhone plan for $50/month unlimited everything.
But if your a new customer and want to switch to AT&T it'd probably be cheaper to sign a 2-year contract and get the phone for $300.
None of these options sound all that wonderful. id probably buy a different device on a network within my budget.
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You can probably buy it on eBay from someone selling theirs at full price and then stick it on an AT&T GoPhone plan for $50/month unlimited everything.
But if your a new customer and want to switch to AT&T it'd probably be cheaper to sign a 2-year contract and get the phone for $300.
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I prefer to stay off contract since its easier in case I want to switch carriers. I'm trying to find the best coverage/price then I'll commit to a certain carrier. Unless gophone has LTE I guess I'll sign the contract
thanks for the replies guys
The first time I subscribe with AT&T, I only had a year contract since I didn't require a phone from them. I had an international phone. They provided me with a SIM card and that's about it. But if you don't want a data plan, then don't show them the phone, so they can't get the IMEI
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I prefer to stay off contract since its easier in case I want to switch carriers. I'm trying to find the best coverage/price then I'll commit to a certain carrier. Unless gophone has LTE I guess I'll sign the contract
thanks for the replies guys
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Do a contract...
Reasoning: Phone outright is $650
Contract is $300
ETF is $325, Prorates $10/Month
Even if you have to cancel at some point, it is still cheaper than full price...
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The first time I subscribe with AT&T, I only had a year contract since I didn't require a phone from them. I had an international phone. They provided me with a SIM card and that's about it. But if you don't want a data plan, then don't show them the phone, so they can't get the IMEI
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I want data. I don't mind paying for the necessary options
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I want data. I don't mind paying for the necessary options
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Then get the full package. Chances are if they check your phone and put the IMEI # on their system, they will put a data plan on your phone. This happened to me as well.
Yes its possible. It can be a bit of a pain but I insisted that I had to have it, mainly because it's the best deal I know of.
100 minutes (we have WiFi calling too)
Unlimited text
Unlimited data (throttled after 5gb)
If you originally were forced to sign one of their no contract unlimited plans like I was then all you have to do is call T-Mobile. 611 if you already have service. Talk to a representative and they will likely tell you that it is a Walmart and online exclusive. If you can't convince him to switch you over then ask for a supervisor. Explain to them your situation that you were told by the people at the store that you can switch over by calling 611. They will probably tell you that you were misinformed. Just keep pushing that you wanted this plan to begin with or any other excuse that you see fit. I eventually got through to him and he made an exception and very easily switched me over from the unlimited plan to the $30 prepaid plan.
Good luck
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Did you buy the phone outright or on the payment plan?
xcharles718 said:
Did you buy the phone outright or on the payment plan?
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There is an easier route to all of this. Just leave your $30 plan UNTOUCHED. This means when you first buy the phone don't switch from prepaid to post-paid at all. Let them sign you up on hopefully the lowest $50 plan and be proud of your phone. They cant charge you anything if you dont activate you sim! <---------------------- IF YOU PAID FULL PRICE OF THE PHONE
Option A (regular sim to micro-sim)
Now, all you have to do is Call T-Mobile Prepaid (611) using existing prepaid account and tell them you want to switch your sim card to the micro-sim. They will ask you for the sim number and you will be on your way.
Option B (Micro-Sim on Existing Prepaid Account)
Just slip in micro sim of pre-paid and it just works. If not, reboot
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Did you buy the phone outright or on the payment plan?
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This is my question too... I ordered the phone and all but i did the monthly plan.. Wondering if i can get off that and get on the prepaid.. hmmm
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This is my question too... I ordered the phone and all but i did the monthly plan.. Wondering if i can get off that and get on the prepaid.. hmmm
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EIP is monthly. You would have to just settle the balance and get the right rep in order to migrate to prepaid.
Thanks for the response! Now i know what to do
So I know many of you all will be getting it on ATT and may be thinking the same thing. Just wanting to see what you all thought about the pros and cons of buying on contract vs off.
Here is how the pricing is
Status of contract. Price 1year 2 year
On $200 $320 $440
Off $300 $420 $540
thanks in advance.
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So I know many of you all will be getting it on ATT and may be thinking the same thing. Just wanting to see what you all thought about the pros and cons of buying on contract vs off.
Here is how the pricing is
Status of contract. Price 1year 2 year
On $200 $320 $440
Off $300 $420 $540
thanks in advance.
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My plan is to buy off Cotract 325.49 out the door I paid the same amount for my Gear 2 back in April. I will sell my Gear 2 on Swappa/Craigslist to get some money back. If you buy on contract you can pay it off at anytime but you will still owe the 10$ a month for the 2 years. Supposedly you can get it unlocked after 60 days on AT&T. I will not be using the SIM I have Sprint. I will treat this watch as an enhanced Gear 2
Buy outright. You might find that the SIM capability isn't useful to you at all and you hardly use it, you can cancel the $10 a month.
Also, if you buy on contract you have to pay $40 activation fee. Off contract, you don't pay that.
Well then.. look like im going off contract then. Glad you brought that up. It only 60 more to buy off contract might as well do that. I may be able to get then to take off the activation fee though.
the main question is if you want to receive calls and sms messages on your watch while your phone is not with you. if you don't then off contract, if you do then on contract
Wll that the main reason why I want to get this watch. I have my phone on me must about all the time but there are times where I wish I could leave it at home. Thats where the gear s will work well for me. If i can just pay off the contract price and get no activation free i may still get it on contract.
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Wll that the main reason why I want to get this watch. I have my phone on me must about all the time but there are times where I wish I could leave it at home. Thats where the gear s will work well for me. If i can just pay off the contract price and get no activation free i may still get it on contract.
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I saw on the website that the activation fee would be waived for cashing out on the watch. If you decide this route check it out . I just cashed out off contract AT&T I have Sprint I will figure out sim card company later
http://i.imgur.com/W9oN9IB.jpg
Ya I bought it off contract. I may still try the sim card swap thing
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Ya I bought it off contract. I may still try the sim card swap thing
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Keep us updated on how that goes. :highfive:
wait pictures or it didn't happen
Uniquebarbee said:
I saw on the website that the activation fee would be waived for cashing out on the watch. If you decide this route check it out . I just cashed out off contract AT&T I have Sprint I will figure out sim card company later
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Take a pic of you wearing it.
gingy13 said:
Take a pic of you wearing it.
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its still in the box debating to keep the gear 2 or not i love my ir blaster and camera on gear 2
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I saw on the website that the activation fee would be waived for cashing out on the watch. If you decide this route check it out . I just cashed out off contract AT&T I have Sprint I will figure out sim card company later
http://i.imgur.com/W9oN9IB.jpg
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i`m also on sprint. if i get the Gear S from at&t without contract will i be able to use the forward calls option leaving my phone at home?
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i`m also on sprint. if i get the Gear S from at&t without contract will i be able to use the forward calls option leaving my phone at home?
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Maybe someone else can answer that I have not opened the box yet. I also have google voice so mine would ring from the watch I suppose. I don't have a number for the watch the sales guy said the sim is pre installed? what ever that means. But I have an IMEI and ICCID so idk.
The corporate ATT store yesterday said it would cost upwards of $30 or so a month to add it to my plan. I don't have mobile share. Anyone get them to add it to your unlimited plan...and for how much?
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The corporate store yesterday said it would cost upwards of $30 or so a month to add it to my plan. I don't have mobile share. Anyone get them to add it to your unlimited plan...and for how much?
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I DO NOT have Verizon but from what I've read on THIS forum 5$ a month for Everything plan or 25$ a month for the watchphone plan it self however you can wait for the Verizon ppl to chime in
yup t-mobile has unlimited . don't need to be grandfathered in
I should have specified ATT
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I should have specified ATT
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LOL Ahh I see good question
I am waiting this out as well, I have a grandfathered data plan too.
I Went to at&t today and they were really busy, but i wanted to try on the watch and take a closer look at the nano sim slot.
I am thinking about buying it outright, and then swap the sim from my phone when I want to leave it at home. I know I will need an adapter for my phone's sim and it's may not be ideal, but it's better than paying a monthly fee.
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I should have specified ATT
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ah ... good look with that one :laugh:
I guess everyone with ATT has a mobile share?
erick161 said:
I guess everyone with ATT has a mobile share?
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I think so but the sim swapa should work or any bootleg AT&T company Straight talk/H20/Gophone/Cricket
As reported on CNET....Verizon will raise the cost of the Unlimited Smartphone Data Plan from $30 to $50 per month starting in mid-November.
However....Verizon also said they will no longer throttle users who retain their unlimited data plans....AND will no longer require payment in full when you get a new phone...you can now go on a monthly payment plan if you desire.
http://www.cnet.com/news/verizon-promises-an-open-road-for-unlimited-data-customers/?ref=yfp
I don't know about others...but I WILL keep my unlimited data, it's still cheaper than their 12GB tiered plan and I often go over that limit.
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Yeah, not too happy about that. I knew the gravy train wouldn't last forever. I've had other 'grandfathered' VZW features suddenly go up in smoke.
If I had Sprint and/or Tmobile coverage where I live, i'd be bailing to Project FI
Just do the Best Buy trick and you can get a discounted phone under contract for another 2 years at the grandfathered $29.99. They don't raise your rate until you're out of contract.
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Just do the Best Buy trick and you can get a discounted phone under contract for another 2 years at the grandfathered $29.99. They don't raise your rate until you're out of contract.
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The Best Buy trick has been killed.
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The Best Buy trick has been killed.
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Thanks for the heads up. I was recently told about it and that it works. Guess he's wrong.
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Thanks for the heads up. I was recently told about it and that it works. Guess he's wrong.
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Verizon no longer does contracts nor does it subsidize new phones. Both were part of the Best Buy trick.
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Actually, I just did the best buy trick last week. It absolutely still works. Verizon no longer subsidizes phones for new customers, but if you are were an existing customer before they did away with subsidized phones, you can still get a subsidized phone.
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Verizon no longer does contracts nor does it subsidize new phones. Both were part of the Best Buy trick.
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Actually, I just did the best buy trick last week. It absolutely still works. Verizon no longer subsidizes phones for new customers, but if you are were an existing customer before they did away with subsidized phones, you can still get a subsidized phone.
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Yea billku is right. If you go on Best Buy you can still buy subsidized phones with a contract with Verizon. So the tricks still works.
What is this trick?
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Yea billku is right. If you go on Best Buy you can still buy subsidized phones with a contract with Verizon. So the tricks still works.
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Sorry for sounding ignorant, but what is this trick?
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Sorry for sounding ignorant, but what is this trick?
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Well people with unlimited like to buy subsidized phones from Best Buy because it allows them to pay the subsidized cost instead of full retail while still keeping their data. The only downside is that it puts you into a 2 year contract with Verizon. Recently, however, this downside has turned into a massive upside. Starting November 15th your unlimited bill increases $20 per month for off-contract customers. If you lock into a contract before November 15th, your bill won't increase $20/month for another 24 months. The trick is to buy the phone online from best buy, throw away the sim card they give you, insert your current sim card, and you still have unlimited with a 2 year contract. But if you use the best buy sim card you lose unlimited forever.
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Well people with unlimited like to buy subsidized phones from Best Buy because it allows them to pay the subsidized cost instead of full retail while still keeping their data. The only downside is that it puts you into a 2 year contract with Verizon. Recently, however, this downside has turned into a massive upside. Starting November 15th your unlimited bill increases $20 per month for off-contract customers. If you lock into a contract before November 15th, your bill won't increase $20/month for another 24 months. The trick is to buy the phone online from best buy, throw away the sim card they give you, insert your current sim card, and you still have unlimited with a 2 year contract. But if you use the best buy sim card you lose unlimited forever.
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Nice summary. I'm still debating whether or not to do this. Is there any risk that you might lost unlimited data?
Is this increase confirmed though? They stated that current unlimited users will be notified after Oct 15th, and I have yet to be notified. I went into a Verizon corp store last week and even the employee did not hear about this. Not that you can believe what they say 99% of the time though, but regardless.
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Nice summary. I'm still debating whether or not to do this. Is there any risk that you might lost unlimited data?
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There is always a risk. I would say, if this increase is true, I will try the BB trick before all is said and done. If they increase me, I will leave Verizon and go back to ATT. Around here I have better service with indoors with ATT anyways. All in all, they have just made things way too expensive now a days with non-sub phones (which I agree with) but the costs of line connections and everything else is stupid.
So all one would need to do is Buy a phone on Bestbuy's website and throw away the sim and use the old one? and you keep your old data plan? (reason i'm asking is because right now the Galaxy s6 edge is only 50 on contract)
Pretty much. Search the slickdeals threads for other instructions. Thanks for the heads up. If the increase deems true I will pick up two of these at $50.
Could I then reactivate my Note 3 (if I buy the S6 edge) and then sell it? Or does it have to stay activated on the account for a time period?
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Could I then reactivate my Note 3 (if I buy the S6 edge) and then sell it? Or does it have to stay activated on the account for a time period?
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I am no expert on the subject (yet), lol, but it looks like many activate the new phone then sell it. The acct is tied to the SIM, not the phone.
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Actually, I just did the best buy trick last week. It absolutely still works. Verizon no longer subsidizes phones for new customers, but if you are were an existing customer before they did away with subsidized phones, you can still get a subsidized phone.
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Bilku I just went to the Best Buy website and it says that you have to choose one of the tiered plans because unlimited is no longer available. What is the updated method for dealing with this or were you able to pick "existing" at the time?
edit: just got this answer in another forum is this what you did?:
"Actually they don't make you choose anything.. They just tell you you'll be shifted to the default 2gb for 30 bucks tiered plan. Just acknowledge it and do the sim switch"
I've had my same verizon plan for years. Hate that they can upcharge for udp. Does this still work? Other than the Note 3, which phone can I hotspot with a removable battery?
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I've had my same verizon plan for years. Hate that they can upcharge for udp. Does this still work? Other than the Note 3, which phone can I hotspot with a removable battery?
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They can because they are Verizon. I bit the dust and went with a V10 upgrade last night. Gave the wife my Note 3, upgrading her from a Note 2. I like it, runs smooth, nice screen, everything works well, and with the promo of battery, 200gb card and charger, I couldn't pass it up. I don't like losing UDP, so went with the 18gb plan. With a 22% discount, same as 12 anyways.
I believe hotspot is "free", but haven't tried it yet.
Did anyone else try the BB method with success? jamor414? On a side note, I just got a replacement Note 3 (my old one stopped charging) and it actually had 4.4.2 on it! Pleasantly surprised...