iPhone Texting Plan?

[Philberttheduck]

With the standard 200 txt message, if you go over it's now 20 cents per (!!!) over message. That's TERRIBLE. Of course, if you get an add'l txting plan, it's only 5 cents. But imo, 1500 is overkill for 15 dollars. Why not an intermediate of maybe 800 or even a total of 400 for 5 bucks extra?

btw the OP is better off getting the iPhone than a regular cheap phone. Not only do you get a cool phone to show off and you're paying the same rate plan as a regular phone, plus get 200 txt message (a $5 dollars savings). Yeah, 400 dollars is a lot of money, but at a young age I think it's good you still have parents to take care of some living expenses. I mean, you're being responsible enough to work to pay for your own stuff, chances are you have a better idea of making money so it's not like he doesn't know how to appreciate money

 

[GfPQqmcRKUvP]

Why not an intermediate of maybe 800 or even a total of 400 for 5 bucks extra?

So people feel that it's somewhat justified in spending an extra $10. Makes business sense.

 

[chrismac00]

With the standard 200 txt message, if you go over it's now 20 cents per (!!!) over message. That's TERRIBLE. Of course, if you get an add'l txting plan, it's only 5 cents. But imo, 1500 is overkill for 15 dollars. Why not an intermediate of maybe 800 or even a total of 400 for 5 bucks extra?

btw the OP is better off getting the iPhone than a regular cheap phone. Not only do you get a cool phone to show off and you're paying the same rate plan as a regular phone, plus get 200 txt message (a $5 dollars savings). Yeah, 400 dollars is a lot of money, but at a young age I think it's good you still have parents to take care of some living expenses. I mean, you're being responsible enough to work to pay for your own stuff, chances are you have a better idea of making money so it's not like he doesn't know how to appreciate money

Thanks. I want a good phone that will last me long enough and that I will actually enjoy and an iPhone does just that. I'm sure I'm getting it now, but in 2 weeks once I get my check. Thanks for all your advice and help everyone!

 

[aross99]

With the standard 200 txt message, if you go over it's now 20 cents per (!!!) over message. That's TERRIBLE. Of course, if you get an add'l txting plan, it's only 5 cents...

I have the standard 200 txt plan, and my overage is only $0.05. Has this changed now? I looked all over AT&T's site, but I couldn't see anything that says how much the overage is.

I wonder if you could call get get a 400 txt plan for an additional $5 like you can with the other phones? It might be worth calling about...

 

[mikes63737]

AT&T's math confuses me.

The base iPhone plan is $20, and includes 200 texts.
200 texts cost $5/month. (when I had my razr)
$20 - $5 = $15 for data.

Unlimited texting = $20/month.
$20 + $15 = $35
$35 != $40

So... unlimited data and unlimited texting should be $35. But it's $40.

Basically, you're paying for unlimited texts, and 200 more on top of that. Doesn't make sense.

 

[chrismac00]

AT&T's math confuses me.

The base iPhone plan is $20, and includes 200 texts.
200 texts cost $5/month. (when I had my razr)
$20 - $5 = $15 for data.

Unlimited texting = $20/month.
$20 + $15 = $35
$35 != $40

So... unlimited data and unlimited texting should be $35. But it's $40.

Basically, you're paying for unlimited texts, and 200 more on top of that. Doesn't make sense.

They probably think since you bought the iPhone you can pay more than regular. I just don't get it but I'm sure the iPhone is worth it.

 

[TravisReynolds]

Is there anyone else out there that wishes that we could have rollover texts, like I'm already ranking my minutes up like no other

 

[mikes63737]

They probably think since you bought the iPhone you can pay more than regular. I just don't get it but I'm sure the iPhone is worth it.

it definitely is worth it. It's nice being able to hop on "real" MR or youtube during Spanish class or Wikipedia during science. Other than that the keyboard is pretty nice too but takes some getting used to. Absolutely worth it.

 

[aross99]

Is there anyone else out there that wishes that we could have rollover texts, like I'm already ranking my minutes up like no other

Yes, this would be a great feature! I'm short some months, and over on others...

 

[chrismac00]

Yes, this would be a great feature! I'm short some months, and over on others...

Rollover texts would be cool! I run short some months and some months I have a lot left over!

 

[chrismac00]

Good News! I went to my local AT&T and they had 8GB refurbished iPhones for $249!! I had to take the deal and I am extremely satisfied with my iPhone! Thanks for all your help and I can hardly believe I have an iPhone!

 

[mikes63737]

Good News! I went to my local AT&T and they had 8GB refurbished iPhones for $249!! I had to take the deal and I am extremely satisfied with my iPhone! Thanks for all your help and I can hardly believe I have an iPhone!

Congrats!

If you take it with you to school, I'd like to warn you that you'll be answering "Is that an iTouch?!?!?!?!?!??!?!" for the rest of your academic career.

 

[chrismac00]

Congrats!

If you take it with you to school, I'd like to warn you that you'll be answering "Is that an iTouch?!?!?!?!?!??!?!" for the rest of your academic career.

Haha. Thanks for the heads-up. There is only a few people with iPhones and iPod Touches in my school. When I moved to my school, everyone was asking me "Is that an iPod Nano??" This was the first generation iPod Nano! Haha. I was like yes and they were amazed.