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Looking to leave Verizon..where do I go?

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July 02, 2019, 06:59 PM
sgalczyn
Looking to leave Verizon..where do I go?


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July 02, 2019, 07:35 PM
FishOn
The only phone that worked in remote locations was Verizon. Just my experience.
July 02, 2019, 07:50 PM
RichN
I'm pretty happy with T-Mobile.


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July 02, 2019, 07:58 PM
absolut18
Visible. Unlimited everything, including hotspot. It is on Verizons 4G towers (3G ends soon anyway), just lowers your priority, and used to limit speed to 5mbs. I believe they have eliminated the speed cap though. For $40/mo... I’ve been more than pleased.
July 02, 2019, 11:01 PM
911Boss
We be been very happy with Verizon after switching from T-Mo coming up on 6 years ago. Hands down best coverage in my area.

I guess it depends on use and cost is always “relative”. My bill is $230/month includes taxes/fees for 6 lines (me, wife, son, Dad, brother in law, mother in law) and an iPad on a family Unlimited everything plan and no add’l charge or data roaming when in Canada. Averages about $33 per device.

Ditched the land line is 2014, it was up to almost $60/mo by itself with no long distance, data, or texting. Surprised landlines even still exist outside of rural areas with no coverage.

My son uses his phone as a hotspot as his only internet connection when not at work, his line alone is 30gb+ every month.






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July 02, 2019, 11:35 PM
bubbatime
Clark Howard website reviewed Xfinity wireless (uses Verizon towers) and it was VERY well received. You can use the tens of thousands of Xfinity WiFi hotspots all over town for data, and really lower your data usage. If you use no data, your cell phone bill is exactly zero dollars. And that includes all the talk and text you want. If you are going to use over 3 gigs in a month, then you switch over to the unlimited plan ($45) for that month, then switch back to the pay as you go gig plan if your data usage is less than 3 gigs.

I use Total Wireless now (Verizon towers) and its offers good service. $25/month for unlimited phone and text. I add a 5gb data card for $10 and that last me 3-5 months. Its better to add the 5gb data cards at $10 than go with the $35/month plan that includes 5gb data, because the data cards don't expire. If you are on the $35 plan, you are paying for 5gb of data every month, that expires every month. The data cards dont expire, and are thus, a better value. I buy the airtime and data cards at Target because I get an additional 5% off by using the Target red card. Plus they put the cards on sale every 3 months or so, which technically knocks my monthly cost down to about $18-$20 a month.

If you are 55 and up, make sure to check out the senior 55 and up plan. T-mobile, Verizon, Sprint, and possibly ATT and probably others offer very nice discounts for 55+ customers.


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July 02, 2019, 11:57 PM
SIGGUY (THE 1ST)
quote:
Originally posted by cudameat:
Do you currently have any Xfinity/Comcast services...cable, internet?

If so, Xfinity Mobile uses the Verizon network but their plans are less expensive - they don't charge an automatic line fee like Verizon. You can get unlimited data or pay as you go at $12 per gig - no overage fees.
The Xfinity offer is this: you have to be an XFinity customer of internet first. You cannot join the Xmobile without being an internet customer. Their system works off of the over 18 million hotspots across the Country. If you lose a hotspot the signal then jumps onto a Verizon tower. It is not exclusively running off of Verizon. The unlimited plan is a better deal of about $45/mo. Unless you dont use much data. You also have to have a recent mfg I-phone to be usable to join, or purchase a new one from them (pay a minimum payment for 24mos). Its a great deal if you fall in the parameters or want to buy a new I-phone. sigguy(the 1st)


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July 03, 2019, 12:17 AM
RaiseHal
Consumer cellular


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July 03, 2019, 05:19 AM
hile
I switched from ATT to Tmobile years ago - 2013/2014, and I couldn't be happier with Tmo.
July 03, 2019, 10:41 AM
AirmanJeff
I tried Google Fi for 6 months and went back to Verizon. It wasn't that bad around urban areas but really dropped off in the sticks. Data speed was fine but rather inconsistent.

It would be good for kids though, cheap data and your bill will never be more than $89 ($100 for 2 lines.)
July 03, 2019, 11:47 AM
at-home-daddy
We’re with Verizon, and recently switched from an older, more expensive Verizon plan to paying $50/line for unlimited calls, texts, and data, and international from Canada to Mexico is included. OP, you may want to compare your current plan against this one… If you’re like us, it was cheaper to go with unlimited, and that way you’re able to avoid the hassle of switching to a new carrier and instead stay with Verizon’s dense coverage. And we didn’t get any kind of deal…as far as I know, $50 is their standard unlimited line charge.
July 03, 2019, 05:01 PM
Steve Collins
We have 2 phones and 2 lines with T-Mobile. Unlimited everything for $70 a month. I have never had any other cell provider because T-Mobile has always been less expensive.
July 05, 2019, 10:53 AM
BDA220
After leaving the fold, what is the best way to buy a phone?


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July 05, 2019, 10:58 AM
Skins2881
quote:
Originally posted by BDA220:
After leaving the fold, what is the best way to buy a phone?


I am now using OnePlus phones, you buy directly from the manufacturer, arrives in about a week. Flagship quality phones at substantial discount from you Samsung or iPhone pricing. Just check bands it uses against your new providers bands to make sure it covers it.



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July 05, 2019, 10:59 AM
BigSwede
quote:
Originally posted by bubbatime:
Clark Howard website reviewed Xfinity wireless (uses Verizon towers) and it was VERY well received. You can use the tens of thousands of Xfinity WiFi hotspots all over town for data, and really lower your data usage. If you use no data, your cell phone bill is exactly zero dollars. And that includes all the talk and text you want. If you are going to use over 3 gigs in a month, then you switch over to the unlimited plan ($45) for that month, then switch back to the pay as you go gig plan if your data usage is less than 3 gigs.

I use Total Wireless now (Verizon towers) and its offers good service. $25/month for unlimited phone and text. I add a 5gb data card for $10 and that last me 3-5 months. Its better to add the 5gb data cards at $10 than go with the $35/month plan that includes 5gb data, because the data cards don't expire. If you are on the $35 plan, you are paying for 5gb of data every month, that expires every month. The data cards dont expire, and are thus, a better value. I buy the airtime and data cards at Target because I get an additional 5% off by using the Target red card. Plus they put the cards on sale every 3 months or so, which technically knocks my monthly cost down to about $18-$20 a month.

If you are 55 and up, make sure to check out the senior 55 and up plan. T-mobile, Verizon, Sprint, and possibly ATT and probably others offer very nice discounts for 55+ customers.


I have Total wireless as well for myself and two youngins. Three lines, unlimited talk, text and 20gb data to share. It's $83 a month with auto pay.

The wife refuses to let go of her super expensive Verizon unlimited plan, it's over $100 a month Roll Eyes



July 05, 2019, 11:22 AM
V-Tail
quote:
Originally posted by BDA220:

After leaving the fold, what is the best way to buy a phone?
For Android, I know nothing.

If you want iPhone, check re-furbs direct from Apple:

https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished/iphone



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July 05, 2019, 06:30 PM
Anubismp
I have Google Fi and like it quite a bit. If I didnt have them Id probably do the Xfinity thing. We have 2 lines and pay about $53/mo.

I like my Pixel 2 vs my old iPhone but if you want an iPhone then check and make sure it will work without losing iMessage.
July 06, 2019, 03:49 PM
fiasconva
One thing you may want to consider before leaving is Verizon's reliability. When Hurricane Isabel tore this area up in 03 the only people who had phone service for the next week, land line or cell, were the Verizon customers. No one else's worked.



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July 06, 2019, 08:48 PM
Blackmore
Verizon is the only carrier around here with decent coverage. AT&T is spotty at best; T-Mobile & Sprint are non-existent.

They just lowered our monthly bill and upgraded us to unlimited long distance, texts & data. $120/month for two mobiles along with their Home Phone mobile service which we used to keep our old landline number.


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July 06, 2019, 09:56 PM
ensigmatic
quote:
Originally posted by BDA220:
After leaving the fold, what is the best way to buy a phone?

I've had good luck with Swappa.



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