I have the iPhone 4 on Verizon and feel like I'm constantly using data; however, 14 days into my cycle I've only used 600MB. How can I make sure I'm getting my money's worth of the $30 data plan? Any app suggestions? Sometimes I see people saying they use up to 5GB but I assume that's due to tethering.
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Verizon Unlimited Data Plan
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You can steam pandora radio or watch netflix on your iphone. If you have the right cables, you can hood it up to your tv. A lot of people jailbreak and use mywifi. Video chat also consumes more data.
Thanks ECUpirate, I'm new to the iPhone scene so not too familiar with a lot of apps.
I dont get this "get my moneys worth" thing.
You have unlimited data so you can use as much as you want.
And you been using it plenty like you said but you're unhappy cause you only used 600mb so far? You'd be happier if it said 6GB or something?
You have unlimited data so you can use as much as you want.
And you been using it plenty like you said but you're unhappy cause you only used 600mb so far? You'd be happier if it said 6GB or something?
right? I don't have unlimited data to use as much as I can, I have it so I have the option to use as much as I want. Do you feel like you need to watch TV 24/7 because it's unlimited?
God I hope the OP gets bitten on the ass by Verizon and data throttled
Lol
I just dont get the mentality behind it.
Yes you can use as much as you want but people try to take it to the max I guess. Their way of "sticking it to the Man"
I know people that dont connect to wifi but instead use carrier data so they can accomplish the above. Even though Wifi connection would be faster and use less battery.
I understand the feeling of wanting to get your money's worth out of something, but part of the benefit of an unlimited plan is knowing that you don't have to be concerned with how much you're using. I was blown away when I saw how little I've used, but I'm content knowing that I don't have to worry about it.
I received my Verizon iPhone on Monday, February 7, 2011. Activated it about 1545 EST. So far I've received 1.6 gb of data from the cellular network, but I've only sent 128 MB... That's 10 days. Thank God I'm on an unlimited plan.
By the way, I think this iPhone rocks! I've had no problems with the speed of the data, and it outperforms my old Droid by a long shot. I streamed a Netflix movie while travelling on the Capital Beltway (I was a passenger) and had no buffering.
By the way, I think this iPhone rocks! I've had no problems with the speed of the data, and it outperforms my old Droid by a long shot. I streamed a Netflix movie while travelling on the Capital Beltway (I was a passenger) and had no buffering.
Those the OP's comments did seem a bit strange, I can somewhat understand where he is coming from. The only choice we have on Verizon is $30/mo for unlimited data. On AT&T, you have the choice of $25/mo for 2GB. And if he is never going to go over than 2GB cap, then he could be saving money by having the AT&T data plan.
On the other hand, I'm personally glad I'm on the unlimited plan with Verizon even if I don't routinely go over 2GB/mo. It's just nice not having to worry about it or keep track. When I have a particularly data-hungry month, I don't have to worry about overage charges.
On the other hand, I'm personally glad I'm on the unlimited plan with Verizon even if I don't routinely go over 2GB/mo. It's just nice not having to worry about it or keep track. When I have a particularly data-hungry month, I don't have to worry about overage charges.