No carrier can throttle LTE. FCC said that's a no no. 3G is a different story.
In my opinion, switching from GSM to CDMA is not a good idea. I suggest you just stick with ATT or go to Tmobile
No carrier can throttle LTE. FCC said that's a no no. 3G is a different story.
Currently I'm throttled on my AT&T iPhone 5.
Move to a mobile share plan with AT&T. Look and see how much data all your lines are using per month and choose the proper amount of data needed. You probably pay about the same or possibly a little cheaper depending on how much data your lines need. You would then be able to have the hotspot feature and you won't get throttled. You also wouldn't have to pay full retail for your phones. Everyone is so fixated about not having unlimited data. With a little research, you can find a mobile share plan that suffices your needs.
YES!!!
I haven't read the rest of the thread but I honestly can't see how any of it would change my mind - I switched from unlimited on AT&T to limited on Verizon and I still couldn't be happier. I have a phone that ACTUALLY WORKS. I've had iPhones since the 3G but I can tell you, I actually feel like I have something new, that I never had before. That something is the ability to make/receive calls, send/receive pictures, texts, and emails, and surf the net whenever and wherever I want, which I cannot say for AT&T at all. I switched and got the 5 on day one and I have had zero problems or complaints since then. I brought 3 people with me (on my shared plan) and they all feel the exact same. Best decision ever.
terrible advice sorry
Worked well for me with multiple lines. Saved me about $30 a month and I never worry about going over my data, because I know how much I use. It's like balancing your checkbook, but most can't do that either.
Good for you. I save $70 a month by not paying for wifi so im all good
See, that's problem for all of us. Using your cell connection as your main Internet service. You should be throttled after certain amount of data usage. You are part reason why cellular data has become expensive. I vote for removal of all unlimited data plans.
Worked well for me with multiple lines. Saved me about $30 a month and I never worry about going over my data, because I know how much I use. It's like balancing your checkbook, but most can't do that either.
thanks for your opinion (even if not slated in fact)
btw... how long have you worked for vzw or att?
ridiculous
I like not worrying about it. 3 devices use 6+ GB a month and 1 uses 3GB for a total of 21GB/month.
Look at the prices for a 20GB share plan. I pay $185/month for 4 unlimited data lines.
I'm actually the opposite. Been a Verizon customer for 10+ years. Switched a month ago because they couldn't deliver data to where I work. Poor coverage. in Manhattan, NY. Before smartphones, Verizon was th best. No dropped calls as you guys pointed out. But once data came into picture, they were awful. Switched to Sprint. Since they are CDMA, they have good call quality. Data? sucks. But their LTE looks brighter then Verizon once it is up and running. And it's cheaper so I'll live with the slow data for now. Just make sure Verizon has good coverage where you go. It really depends on where you live. Test out the connection by getting a phone for 2 weeks and trying it out in all the places you visit. That's the only way to know for sure.
Good luck.
How do you know there's no way? There might be no way for you but you can't assume that your situation is universal. Why does it matter? The OP knows how much data is needed and wants to stick with unlimited.There is no way on earth you could use 6gb a month when you use wifi mixed with cell signal. What on earth are you doing on your phones that takes 6gbs??
I thought Verizon was pretty good in NYC?
How do you know there's no way? There might be no way for you but you can't assume that your situation is universal. Why does it matter? The OP knows how much data is needed and wants to stick with unlimited.
Not saying its impossible but still I find it hard to believe that someone uses 6gbs of data a month (unless they don't attempt to connect to wifi). The only reason it matters to me is high GB users are the reason carriers did away with unlimited data and why they are throttling people.
I happen to be blessed with a job that has a lot of downtime. I was just relocated to another facility which doesn't have WiFi. The previous facility/ area had WiFi all over.
I wouldn't call 6GB abusive anyway because AT&T throttles LTE at 5GB and we 4 grandfathered AT&T unlimited lines.