If nothing else I hope this can continue the price wars between the top four big carriers. We all win when prices go down and data limits go up.
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T-Mobile's New Family Plan Offers 4 Lines of Unlimited LTE for $150
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So with TMobile, "Unlimited" is only unlimited full speed 4G LTE up to a certain amount of data, then they may throttle you.
Anyone know on this new plan, unlimited for 4 lines, is each line treated separately as far as the amount you get before possible throttling, or is the family as a whole subject to the threshold amount? I wouldn't want my daughter to suck up 20GB and make everyone else subject to the throttling.
Anyone know on this new plan, unlimited for 4 lines, is each line treated separately as far as the amount you get before possible throttling, or is the family as a whole subject to the threshold amount? I wouldn't want my daughter to suck up 20GB and make everyone else subject to the throttling.
It only gets throttled in congested areas. I've consistently gone over and rarely get throttled.
No it used to be basic 1gb would be raised to 3gb for $10. Now it's 2gb to 6gb for $15, So even relatively it's a better bang for your buck.
How about the 10GB offer, since it includes Data Stash Binge On, and Music not counting, I doubt you would need the Unlimited offer, makes it $80 for two lines and what essentially amounts to unlimited high speed data.
I love T-Mobile. They totally don't work in my area in indoor areas so would never use them but all of these uncarrier promotions have really carried over to the other carriers. So for AT&T in my case, I get roll over data, lower prices, no contract to sign, etc. All good for all carriers.
Basically what they have been doing is IF you somehow go over I believe it is 20GB (Binge On or any of the Music services do not count towards this limit either), then you will be the first to be throttled, IF you are connected to a tower that is over congested, but their system will first try to move you to a less congested tower.
Also, all caps are per line, not per plan, so if your daughter goes over, only her phone would be subject to throttling is such a case as this. It is very, very rare that you would ever end up being throttled even if you somehow did exceed this soft cap, which is actually very difficult to do, especially if you leave Binge On turned on.
T-Mobile still needs to address their network shortfalls.
I left AT&T and went to T-Mobile back in 2014 because I could get unlimited data and tethering (5GB at the time).
While T-Mobile's data speeds were slightly faster than AT&T's, their coverage was spotty as hell and virtually non-existent between Phoenix and LA. (A trip I make a lot). Building penetration was not all that great either. They still don't have great Band 12 coverage out here yet.
I gave them a year and then went back to AT&T.
I keep going back to the old saying, "you get what you pay for."
And really, my AT&T bill is only $10 more per month than what I was paying T-Mobile. Granted, no unlimited data, but 15GB with tethering has proven to be more than enough for my particular requirements. I averaged about 10-12GB per month even when I was on T-Mobile and still use the same now.
I left AT&T and went to T-Mobile back in 2014 because I could get unlimited data and tethering (5GB at the time).
While T-Mobile's data speeds were slightly faster than AT&T's, their coverage was spotty as hell and virtually non-existent between Phoenix and LA. (A trip I make a lot). Building penetration was not all that great either. They still don't have great Band 12 coverage out here yet.
I gave them a year and then went back to AT&T.
I keep going back to the old saying, "you get what you pay for."
And really, my AT&T bill is only $10 more per month than what I was paying T-Mobile. Granted, no unlimited data, but 15GB with tethering has proven to be more than enough for my particular requirements. I averaged about 10-12GB per month even when I was on T-Mobile and still use the same now.
The Unlimited plan would be 7 Gigs as near as I can tell, the 10GB plan would simply be up to your data allotment of 10GB.
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Interesting because I can't get coverage on AT&T between Los Angeles and St. George Utah in a lot of areas, but T-Mobile works great now, as they have massively improved their coverage in the last 6 months and are still improving. No, they haven't finished everywhere yet, but they are indeed working on it rapidly.
But the price of unlimited single line increased from $80 to $95 a few months ago. There's a lot of smoke and mirrors being flashed about by the oligopoly, and most here are falling for the magic show.
In Europe last year i bought a SIM for €8 unlimited everything at a mall kiosk and stuck it in my iPhone and everything worked perfectly, for 30 days. I was getting consistent 7Mbps down.
TEN TIMES LESS the price.
We are being shafted.
Except Binge On doesn't work with YouTube and (unfortunately) my daughter spends way too much time there. Fortunately, she still gets straight "A's" so I give her that small vice.
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Did you drive a car in Europe and fill it up with gas? Who's getting shafted there? Give and take...
Sometimes I think people want unlimited just because they don't want to be "constrained" without ever evaluating how much data they actually use. It's like that "oh it was on sale and I might use it someday" type of thing. I'm not sure if some people have heard of wifi.
With all snarky comments aside, I do realize there are people who are constantly moving and wifi isn't an option but I have to believe the majority of folks don't need unlimited, they only want it. I suppose a good question is, do your employers provide wifi access? For me the only time I'm not on wifi is when I'm traveling. Home has wifi, works has wifi, most restaurants now have wifi, friends/family have wifi. Honestly curious what other folks miles are on that.
With all snarky comments aside, I do realize there are people who are constantly moving and wifi isn't an option but I have to believe the majority of folks don't need unlimited, they only want it. I suppose a good question is, do your employers provide wifi access? For me the only time I'm not on wifi is when I'm traveling. Home has wifi, works has wifi, most restaurants now have wifi, friends/family have wifi. Honestly curious what other folks miles are on that.
Airing on the side of caution I wouldn't chance it or go hog wild on the data
Again an MR Staff has posted on page 1 of these comments that the fine print alleges up to 14GB HotSpot or Tethering
I've been say this and 1/3 of my responses are snarky remarks/replies
Or words put in my mouth and things taken out of context. So glad I found the ignore button but would be nice if I could also block the ability to be quoted ( or misquoted yes that has happened in other threads )
In my opinion and experiences
As well as what I've seen/heard from others especially those I know ( friends family coworkers etc )
The list goes in order from best to worst
ATT
T-Mobile
Verizon
Others
Sprint <---- by far the true worst
All streaming video and music isn't free. Sites like YouTube still use data. Plus, with the unlimited plan you can stream all video in HD without worrying instead of having to watch SD like you do with BingeOn.
Im on the $120 for 4lines/6GB plan. Im calling to change over to the 10GB plan since it's the same price. T-Mobile has great coverage in my area so it's an awesome deal.
Nope. Not even close. At least as far as the U.S. as a whole is concerned. Locally and regionally, YMMV.
Here in my area, T-Mobile is far better reception wise then AT&T and Verizon. Neither one of those two could ever get me LTE or even 3G at my house. I could only get edge speeds here in the middle of Denver.
Only T-Mobile could get me data here and I am covered anywhere I go in Denver. I never drop coverage or have dropped calls.
As I said in my post, locally and regionally, YMMV; but as far as coverage across the U.S. as a whole, Verizon and AT&T are still beating T-Mobile by a pretty substantial margin.
[doublepost=1454535501][/doublepost]A lot of bluster to try hard to justify paying higher prices on other carriers. The only people drinking kool-aid here are those who are gloating that they are paying more on other networks when less-expensive alternatives exist.
I use T-Mobile, but only because it provides me with the service and coverage I need at the lowest price. On a per GB or per TB basis, T-Mobile remains the lowest-cost network for data. Period.
If that changes, I'll be sure to re-assess who I'm with then, instead of finding reasons to gloat about being on a carrier that charges me more.
So basically, you're saying that T-Mobile, like any business, should not be allowed to make a profit. Yeah, okay.
Good thinking. You should tell that to AT&T and Verizon, who permit ZERO tethering on the unlimited data plans, and will actively force you off those plans if they even suspect you are doing it.
Uhm... see above.
Fortunately, you can do the same on T-Mobile if you chose to do so... OR, you can get STILL get unlimited on your phone, without having to buy an expensive DirecTV plan, and use it for tethering.
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What's gimmicky about it? It's a good price for families who want multiple lines.
They kinda do already, and that's why they are gaining customers. More postpaid smartphone customers than Verizon or AT&T, in fact.
Worst advice ever. Assuming a better plan does come up, you can just switch to it without a problem.
Yep.
At&t will raise price of unlimited plans on feb 16. T-mobile is acting now.
That's because it's a ridiculous argument. So cell service is cheaper in Europe (if that is what you are arguing). Shall we make a list of all the things cheaper in Europe and all the things cheaper in the US? You're point is pointless, really.
Nice, though, that you choose to ignore people that don't agree with you.
Uhh I wasn't talking about Europe...
If that other person was I missed that part and apologize
It's not simply those that disagree it's those that do it in a rude snarky or disrespectful manner or insist on taking their arguments to the ultimate extremes
( multiple quotes/mentions a day I've had it happen )