I'm on AT&T and 5Gb isn't enough what to do?

Myiphone7 · Nov 3, 2012, 09:59 AM

I have the iPhone 5 and an unlimited data plan which means with AT&T you get throttled at 5gb.

It's not enough what are my options

XboxMySocks · Nov 3, 2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Myiphone7

I have the iPhone 5 and an unlimited data plan which means with AT&T you get throttled at 5gb.

It's not enough what are my options

a) Move to the UK.
b) Sit and cry in a corner.

EDIT: Or move to the great white north where 6GB of data a month costs $80... not including other cell services like texting.

ProudLoz · Nov 3, 2012, 10:02 AM

Just bend over and take it???

I'm also on AT&T and I also have the grandfathered unlimited data plan, and so far 5 GBs is enough for me. When I do go over and get throttled, the speed is decent enough to browse the web and even stream audio. Watching videos is the only thing that you can't do properly on a throttled service.

Myiphone7 · Nov 3, 2012, 10:03 AM

UK isn't good any other options

IgnatiusTheKing · Nov 3, 2012, 10:04 AM

Switch to Sprint. Data isn't as fast but there aren't any caps.

Opstech · Nov 3, 2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Myiphone7

I have the iPhone 5 and an unlimited data plan which means with AT&T you get throttled at 5gb.

It's not enough what are my options

Try to return your iphone and switch to sprint! Truly unlimited. They're good if they have coverage in your city

Myiphone7 · Nov 3, 2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ProudLoz

Just bend over and take it???

I'm also on AT&T and I also have the grandfathered unlimited data plan, and so far 5 GBs is enough for me. When I do go over and get throttled, the speed is decent enough to browse the web and even stream audio. Watching videos is the only thing that you can't do properly on a throttled service.

Can I go to small claims court like the guy in Cali and make them give me real unlimited this sucks

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Sprints network isn't as strong and I need signal all over because I go many places

iproductsuser · Nov 3, 2012, 10:05 AM

Yes

ProudLoz · Nov 3, 2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Myiphone7

Can I go to small claims court like the guy in Cali and make them give me real unlimited this sucks

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Sprints network isn't as strong and I need signal all over because I go many places

You're more than welcome to, but don't get your hopes up.

Just what exactly are you doing on your phone?

mobilehaathi · Nov 3, 2012, 10:10 AM

Since when did unlimited data imply anything about how fast you had access?

KittyToy · Nov 3, 2012, 10:13 AM

Use wifi more

Myiphone7 · Nov 3, 2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mobilehaathi

Since when did unlimited data imply anything about how fast you had access?

It falls under common law when you sue and some guy did it and it worked

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Originally Posted by ProudLoz

You're more than welcome to, but don't get your hopes up.

Just what exactly are you doing on your phone?

Videos, music, live CNBC TV, real time stick quotes that update second to second, web browsing (a lot), etc

XboxMySocks · Nov 3, 2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Myiphone7

It falls under common law when you sue and some guy did it and it worked

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Videos, music, live CNBC TV, real time stick quotes that update second to second, web browsing (a lot), etc

You pay to have realtime stock quotes?

ucfgrad93 · Nov 3, 2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by KittyToy

Use wifi more

Either this or reduce the amount of data you are using.

ProudLoz · Nov 3, 2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Myiphone7

Videos, music, live CNBC TV, real time stick quotes that update second to second, web browsing (a lot), etc

Yeah, all of that will just eat up your 5 GBs allotment in no time. Well, I recommend you try to get one of those Unlimited Verizon data plans on eBay. I've seen a couple of them, the seller will just transfer their plan to you, and you take over. Problem is, the eBay listing will cost you, and if you try to transfer your current number from AT&T, you'll pay an ETF too, so that'll stack up. But it's an option.

mobilehaathi · Nov 3, 2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Myiphone7

It falls under common law when you sue and some guy did it and it worked

What is the cause of action?

Myiphone7 · Nov 3, 2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by XboxMySocks

You pay to have realtime stock quotes?

No one of my brokerage accounts provides it for free if you keep a certain amount

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Originally Posted by mobilehaathi

What is the cause of action?

5gb data cap on unlimited data

mobilehaathi · Nov 3, 2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Myiphone7

5gb data cap on unlimited data

What does that have to do with speed?

Myiphone7 · Nov 3, 2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mobilehaathi

What does that have to do with speed?

Misrepresentation of service as advertised. How come you're having so much trouble understanding something so simple?

Are you from India? (haathi). In US things work differently.

ercsliberty · Nov 3, 2012, 10:37 AM

depands in which area you are, but sprint with unlimited data, works fine for me in an almost pre launched area

aristobrat · Nov 3, 2012, 10:38 AM

iirc, the court awarded him money, but he did not get his data cap removed. So what's the point?

I think the amount of money that he was awarded was equal to his monthly fees for the remainder of his contract.

Myiphone7 · Nov 3, 2012, 10:38 AM

Yea now I wish I kind of had Verizon or Sprint although 2 caveats

With Verizon you gotta pay full price no subsidies so basically you're paying a lot extra for Unlimited.

Sprint has a great deal but because I travel around a lot I wish their map was stronger.

mobilehaathi · Nov 3, 2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Myiphone7

Misrepresentation of service as advertised. How come you're having so much trouble understanding something so simple?

Where is your connection speed mentioned in "5gb data cap on unlimited data."

How come you are having so much trouble understanding something so simple?

ProudLoz · Nov 3, 2012, 10:45 AM

I don't think a court case will help you now that I think about it. Assuming you have an iPhone 5, AT&T made these capped data changes sometime last year, or early this year. By signing up a new contract to get the new iPhone 5 (assuming you got the upgrade with a subsidy) you pretty much agreed to the new terms and services. So, you probably wouldn't win this case.

Myiphone7 · 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mobilehaathi

Where is your connection speed mentioned in "5gb data cap on unlimited data."

How come you are having so much trouble understanding something so simple?

Why are you dodging my questions?

Again, Misrepresentation of service as advertised. How come you're having so much trouble understanding something so simple?

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Myiphone7 Banned Join Date: Nov 2010	I'm on AT&T and 5Gb isn't enough what to do? I have the iPhone 5 and an unlimited data plan which means with AT&T you get throttled at 5gb. It's not enough what are my options
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Nov 3, 2012, 10:02 AM	#3
ProudLoz macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2012	Just bend over and take it??? I'm also on AT&T and I also have the grandfathered unlimited data plan, and so far 5 GBs is enough for me. When I do go over and get throttled, the speed is decent enough to browse the web and even stream audio. Watching videos is the only thing that you can't do properly on a throttled service.
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Nov 3, 2012, 10:03 AM	#4
Myiphone7 Thread Starter Banned Join Date: Nov 2010	UK isn't good any other options
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Nov 3, 2012, 10:05 AM	#8
iproductsuser macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2012	Yes
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Nov 3, 2012, 10:13 AM	#11
KittyToy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando	Use wifi more
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Nov 3, 2012, 10:37 AM	#20
ercsliberty macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2011	depands in which area you are, but sprint with unlimited data, works fine for me in an almost pre launched area
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Nov 3, 2012, 10:38 AM	#21
aristobrat macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Oct 2005	iirc, the court awarded him money, but he did not get his data cap removed. So what's the point? I think the amount of money that he was awarded was equal to his monthly fees for the remainder of his contract.
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Nov 3, 2012, 10:45 AM	#24
ProudLoz macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2012	I don't think a court case will help you now that I think about it. Assuming you have an iPhone 5, AT&T made these capped data changes sometime last year, or early this year. By signing up a new contract to get the new iPhone 5 (assuming you got the upgrade with a subsidy) you pretty much agreed to the new terms and services. So, you probably wouldn't win this case.
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