Prepaid network services

[apaniagua]

Guys, I will be living in the US for approx. 8 months so I will be getting or I think I should get, a prepaid cellphone service from a carrier. Loking around saw 3 options:

T-mobile, AT&T and Straight-talk (which uses those 2 biggest carriers.

Which one is better? I want unlimited data, some plan to call Dominican Republic (if not, I guess I will use Skype) and good reception. I will be on the east coast.

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[Hoshneer]

I am not sure if any of those are unlimited data anymore. I think Virgin Mobile is though. I think T-Mobile used to be but recently may have changed.

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[Monsterdg]

T-Mobile itself is a pretty small player; if you are traveling around the US you might want to stick with a provider that is a little bigger. My understanding of Straight-talk (Walmart) uses a number of the larger carriers (including T-Mobile believe it or not). Virgin Mobile USA uses the Sprint network.

Having used a number of carriers in my time, I recommend getting a phone that uses At&t OR Verizon.

 

[MoJo]

Building upon what Monsterdg was saying, before you limit your options you should look into which providers have coverage in the areas you will be in

 

[mdwest]

Boo all this cell phone talk...

You're moving to the US.... Where?

And what's you're new address?

 

[mwlabel]

http://cell-phone-providers-review.toptenreviews.com/prepaid-cell-phones/

There's a good start. Also, Philip Defranco (youtube) just did an episode that discussed a company that is not prepaid... You just pay for what you use. I'll see if I can find it.

 

[apaniagua]

Thanks guys. I will be having coverage from all major networks (verizon, at&t, sprint and t-mobile) but I will mainly be picking from those who can activate GSM since I already have a good GSM phone (hence the prepaid option).

Boo all this cell phone talk...

You're moving to the US.... Where?

And what's you're new address?

Thankfully, nobody here knows anything, so you won't get my address...not for now at least . Just watch your back...just saying...

 

[Shaunylw]

look into Ting, they use sprints network and i hear you only pay for what you use. They seem to have very competitive prices.


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[Shaunylw]

Boo all this cell phone talk...

You're moving to the US.... Where?

And what's you're new address?

someone is just looking for another target, sniper!! haha.


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[CigarGavin]

Thanks guys. I will be having coverage from all major networks (verizon, at&t, sprint and t-mobile) but I will mainly be picking from those who can activate GSM since I already have a good GSM phone (hence the prepaid option).

Boo all this cell phone talk...

You're moving to the US.... Where?

And what's you're new address?

Thankfully, nobody here knows anything, so you won't get my address...not for now at least . Just watch your back...just saying...

We are all right on track, with abe in the states we can blast him away without having to sneak around the authorities!! success!

 

[Grrrrr609]

I use Boost mobile. They run off of Sprints network. Depending on where your at, the 4g is unlimited, the 3g is limited to 5gigs. I usually am only on 4g in wash dc the rest is 3g and I never go over. Unlimited text and unlimited minutes. I have the samsung galaxy 2 and it runs like 65 a month with the hotspot turned on. I think its 55 without the hotspot. Virgin Mobile is similar, i changed from virgin to boost.

 

[apaniagua]

I use Boost mobile. They run off of Sprints network. Depending on where your at, the 4g is unlimited, the 3g is limited to 5gigs. I usually am only on 4g in wash dc the rest is 3g and I never go over. Unlimited text and unlimited minutes. I have the samsung galaxy 2 and it runs like 65 a month with the hotspot turned on. I think its 55 without the hotspot. Virgin Mobile is similar, i changed from virgin to boost.

Is boost GSM or only CDMA?

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[apaniagua]

Boo all this cell phone talk...

You're moving to the US.... Where?

And what's you're new address?

Thankfully, nobody here knows anything, so you won't get my address...not for now at least . Just watch your back...just saying...

We are all right on track, with abe in the states we can blast him away without having to sneak around the authorities!! success![/QUOTE]

Boo all this cell phone talk...

You're moving to the US.... Where?

And what's you're new address?

someone is just looking for another target, sniper!! haha.


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Too bad you won't have my address. And you won't know where will I be staying. On the other hand...I do know where maaany of you live. The Javas, BDC, Rupe, morrisjohn, mdwest, Grrrrr, Hosh, Fourkicksfan, etc etc. Gavin, watch your back, you too! Bunch if addresses with innocent lives hahaha

 

[Grrrrr609]

I use Boost mobile. They run off of Sprints network. Depending on where your at, the 4g is unlimited, the 3g is limited to 5gigs. I usually am only on 4g in wash dc the rest is 3g and I never go over. Unlimited text and unlimited minutes. I have the samsung galaxy 2 and it runs like 65 a month with the hotspot turned on. I think its 55 without the hotspot. Virgin Mobile is similar, i changed from virgin to boost.

Is boost GSM or only CDMA?

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CDMA I think

 

[MoJo]

Too bad you won't have my address. And you won't know where will I be staying. On the other hand...I do know where maaany of you live. The Javas, BDC, Rupe, morrisjohn, mdwest, Grrrrr, Hosh, Fourkicksfan, etc etc. Gavin, watch your back, you too! Bunch if addresses with innocent lives hahaha

Oh, your location will be found out eventually, better to just tell us now and make it easier on yourself. When week you be I'm the states?

 

[Deadhead]

I have heard really good things about Ting as well, I would look into that.

 

[apaniagua]

Too bad you won't have my address. And you won't know where will I be staying. On the other hand...I do know where maaany of you live. The Javas, BDC, Rupe, morrisjohn, mdwest, Grrrrr, Hosh, Fourkicksfan, etc etc. Gavin, watch your back, you too! Bunch if addresses with innocent lives hahaha

Oh, your location will be found out eventually, better to just tell us now and make it easier on yourself. When week you be I'm the states?

I'll move this year...all you need to know

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[apaniagua]

Thought I could bring this up to confirm:

I was gonna go with T-Mobile which for less than $80 will let me call the DR (unlimited), unlimited text and calls in US and unlimited 3g-4g data. But, today AT&T announced a no-contract option, so i'll wait at the end of the month to make my choice for when I move to DC next month.