LTE. Worth it?

[Quad 68030]

Just looking for some opinions about LTE. I'm upgrading to the iPhone 5 and was wondering if LTE is worth the money.

I've been with AT&T since the first iPhone so I have an unlimited plan with them. I haven't had any issues with their service but LTE speed is hard to resist. Unfortunately, neither AT&T or Verizon have LTE where I live yet. I've heard that Verizon should be here by year's end but AT&T won't until some time next year at the earliest (if I'm lucky).

It just disgusts me when I see Verizon's shared plans that would cost me around $110-120 per month. I only pay $65 per month with my iphone 4 on AT&T now. Is doubling my bill worth it?

 

[KPOM]

If you don't have any issues, it probably isn't worth doubling your bill. LTE will come eventually.

 

[KeepCalmPeople]

Answer

No.

Wait for AT&T to catch up.
Unless you are made of money of course.

 

[STiNG Operation]

Just looking for some opinions about LTE. I'm upgrading to the iPhone 5 and was wondering if LTE is worth the money.

I've been with AT&T since the first iPhone so I have an unlimited plan with them. I haven't had any issues with their service but LTE speed is hard to resist. Unfortunately, neither AT&T or Verizon have LTE where I live yet. I've heard that Verizon should be here by year's end but AT&T won't until some time next year at the earliest (if I'm lucky).

It just disgusts me when I see Verizon's shared plans that would cost me around $110-120 per month. I only pay $65 per month with my iphone 4 on AT&T now. Is doubling my bill worth it?

You're in the same boat I'm in right now. I'm with att with no LTE in my area and verizon has a ton of LTE towers here. Is there anyone you can share a family plan with? This seems to be the cheapest option for people going to the share everything plans to save money.

 

[randy98mtu]

If neither has LTE right now, why not just wait and see which one gets it first. But really, how fast do you need a phone internet connection to be?

 

[Wide opeN]

LTE alone yes...

iPhone 5 no...

 

[Saberon]

A couple months ago I visited Calgary and took my iPad 3.....55Mbps down and 28Mbps up consistently. Needless to say regular 3G is painfully slow. Can't wait for the iPhone 5!

 

[Quad 68030]

Yeah I been thinking no as well. Especially since I usually get around 5-6 Mbits down and almost no dropped calls with my iPhone 4. Thanks guys

 

[Zimmy68]

Funny, I have an iPhone with AT&T that I am out of contract.

I thought, forget them and their restrictions, I can jump to Verizon.

Then I got a load of their prices. I was shocked.
For the same $80 plan with AT&T, it was about $120 on V.

Good luck with that, I'll stay where I am at. Luckily, I have let in my area.