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[Jaysus]

My Hangouts MMS is working just fine.

Have sent and received group messages to ATT and Sprint iPhone users.

How do you open a group MMS message in Hangouts?

 

[the moops]

My Hangouts MMS is working just fine.

Have sent and received group messages to ATT and Sprint iPhone users.

How do you open a group MMS message in Hangouts?

It shows up just like any other message for me

 

[culdeus]

My Hangouts MMS is working just fine.

Have sent and received group messages to ATT and Sprint iPhone users.

Hangouts is a great way to transition off imessage. After 45 days you can use whatever you want.

 

[Jaysus]

My Hangouts MMS is working just fine.

Have sent and received group messages to ATT and Sprint iPhone users.

How do you open a group MMS message in Hangouts?

It shows up just like any other message for me

Sorry, Y was not clear. How do you start a new group MMS conversation?

 

[culdeus]

Voice and Hangouts integrated with the update. Texting from Google voice via hangouts is now possible. I don't have the update, but I'm hoping this will enable group texting and MMS with my Google voice number, which was previously impossible.

MMS support is still lacking

My initial Hangouts MMS testing:

I can now send, by way of a google link, MMS messages to a single number (VZW confirmed - and presumably AT&T)

I can receive MMS from a T-Mobile user (and presumably Sprint)

I can not receive MMS messages from a Verizon User (and presumably AT&T)

I can not send or receive group texts (MMS)

The "Can Nots" listed above are kind of a big deal that I was REALLY hoping would be included in this update.

Wait, I don't get what you are seeing here. This is definitely working for me.

 

[(HULK)]

Voice and Hangouts integrated with the update. Texting from Google voice via hangouts is now possible. I don't have the update, but I'm hoping this will enable group texting and MMS with my Google voice number, which was previously impossible.

MMS support is still lacking

My initial Hangouts MMS testing:

I can now send, by way of a google link, MMS messages to a single number (VZW confirmed - and presumably AT&T)

I can receive MMS from a T-Mobile user (and presumably Sprint)

I can not receive MMS messages from a Verizon User (and presumably AT&T)

I can not send or receive group texts (MMS)

The "Can Nots" listed above are kind of a big deal that I was REALLY hoping would be included in this update.

Wait, I don't get what you are seeing here. This is definitely working for me.

With your Google Voice number?

Can you choose wether to send a text with google voice or with the phone's number?

 

[Jaysus]

Voice and Hangouts integrated with the update. Texting from Google voice via hangouts is now possible. I don't have the update, but I'm hoping this will enable group texting and MMS with my Google voice number, which was previously impossible.

MMS support is still lacking

My initial Hangouts MMS testing:

I can now send, by way of a google link, MMS messages to a single number (VZW confirmed - and presumably AT&T)

I can receive MMS from a T-Mobile user (and presumably Sprint)

I can not receive MMS messages from a Verizon User (and presumably AT&T)

I can not send or receive group texts (MMS)

The "Can Nots" listed above are kind of a big deal that I was REALLY hoping would be included in this update.

Wait, I don't get what you are seeing here. This is definitely working for me.

Did you merge Google Voice SMS to Hangouts?

 

[Otis]

Talked to a friend who's used TMobile locally for years. She confirmed she frequently hits "NO SIGNAL" areas... even in spots that aren't very rural and would expect to have coverage. That's disappointing and has me completely ruling them out.

The coverage seems less expansive, but they also have coverage in places where ATT and Verizon frequently fail me. I was at the beach the other day, where I historically never had service, and I had full bar LTE going on Tmo. Pretty sweet.

must be an area by area thing.

FYI the Open SIgnal App is awesome for determining what the average up and down speeds / reliability / etc are for all the major networks in your area... plus it tracks time without signal...etc. Has nice coverage maps and such too. Not bad for free. I've used it for a couple days to check out coverage in areas around town that I frequent and it's definitely a two horse race here (ATT/VZW).

Well, I'll be switching off Tmo. The coverage is pretty abysmal, and calls garble up all the time.. I'll be looking to perhaps the AT&T prepaid, or some other option.

Shame, because this $30 a month deal is screamin' cheap...

 

[Jaysus]

Talked to a friend who's used TMobile locally for years. She confirmed she frequently hits "NO SIGNAL" areas... even in spots that aren't very rural and would expect to have coverage. That's disappointing and has me completely ruling them out.

The coverage seems less expansive, but they also have coverage in places where ATT and Verizon frequently fail me. I was at the beach the other day, where I historically never had service, and I had full bar LTE going on Tmo. Pretty sweet.

must be an area by area thing.

FYI the Open SIgnal App is awesome for determining what the average up and down speeds / reliability / etc are for all the major networks in your area... plus it tracks time without signal...etc. Has nice coverage maps and such too. Not bad for free. I've used it for a couple days to check out coverage in areas around town that I frequent and it's definitely a two horse race here (ATT/VZW).

Well, I'll be switching off Tmo. The coverage is pretty abysmal, and calls garble up all the time.. I'll be looking to perhaps the AT&T prepaid, or some other option.

Shame, because this $30 a month deal is screamin' cheap...

The $45 price point seems to be a good one for AT&T options.

 

[Mr. Ected]

Talked to a friend who's used TMobile locally for years. She confirmed she frequently hits "NO SIGNAL" areas... even in spots that aren't very rural and would expect to have coverage. That's disappointing and has me completely ruling them out.

The coverage seems less expansive, but they also have coverage in places where ATT and Verizon frequently fail me. I was at the beach the other day, where I historically never had service, and I had full bar LTE going on Tmo. Pretty sweet.

must be an area by area thing.

FYI the Open SIgnal App is awesome for determining what the average up and down speeds / reliability / etc are for all the major networks in your area... plus it tracks time without signal...etc. Has nice coverage maps and such too. Not bad for free. I've used it for a couple days to check out coverage in areas around town that I frequent and it's definitely a two horse race here (ATT/VZW).

Well, I'll be switching off Tmo. The coverage is pretty abysmal, and calls garble up all the time.. I'll be looking to perhaps the AT&T prepaid, or some other option.

Shame, because this $30 a month deal is screamin' cheap...

I did the same thing a couple months ago. Switched to the Net10, been very pleased, except for the inability to do HotSpotting. Will think about switching off Net10 later this year when I near a trip to WDW in December.

 

[the moops]

My Hangouts MMS is working just fine.

Have sent and received group messages to ATT and Sprint iPhone users.

How do you open a group MMS message in Hangouts?

It shows up just like any other message for me

Sorry, Y was not clear. How do you start a new group MMS conversation?

Type in one name, in the address bar you just type another name.

 

[Jaysus]

My Hangouts MMS is working just fine.

Have sent and received group messages to ATT and Sprint iPhone users.

How do you open a group MMS message in Hangouts?

It shows up just like any other message for me

Sorry, Y was not clear. How do you start a new group MMS conversation?

Type in one name, in the address bar you just type another name.

I do not think you are doing Google Voice SMS when you do that. I think you are either sending a Hangout message, or sending a carrier SMS. Google Voice SMS does not allow me to select another name.

 

[jestertj]

My 2 year contract with Verizon will be up end of December. Haven't had any problems with our two iPhone 5. What's going to be our best option with those phones finding a pay as you go plan? We rarely go over 2GB of data per month and I don't think we've used 200 minutes of talk in a month ever over this 2 year contract. Unlimited texting a must though. Help me save some $$$

 

[the moops]

My Hangouts MMS is working just fine.

Have sent and received group messages to ATT and Sprint iPhone users.

How do you open a group MMS message in Hangouts?

It shows up just like any other message for me

Sorry, Y was not clear. How do you start a new group MMS conversation?

Type in one name, in the address bar you just type another name.

I do not think you are doing Google Voice SMS when you do that. I think you are either sending a Hangout message, or sending a carrier SMS. Google Voice SMS does not allow me to select another name.

you are right.

was sending a carrier MMS with Hangouts.

 

[(HULK)]

My 2 year contract with Verizon will be up end of December. Haven't had any problems with our two iPhone 5. What's going to be our best option with those phones finding a pay as you go plan? We rarely go over 2GB of data per month and I don't think we've used 200 minutes of talk in a month ever over this 2 year contract. Unlimited texting a must though. Help me save some $$$

Either Page plus or selectel

 

[The Indestructible]

I used to have ATT but switched to Tmobile. I discovered that, even though Tmobile's map shows excellent coverage in my area, the signal doesn't seem to penetrate buildings as well as ATTs. So I'd like to get back on the ATT network.

If I go with something like Straighttalk, will I get the same exact coverage/signal strength/speed that I had while with ATT?

 

[Apple Jack]

I should not have gone back to T-Mobile. So bad. Worst costumer service I've ever dealt with. People who speak your language somewhat clearly would be nice when the headsets they use can make even a flat American accent hard to understand. And of course it's not the $30 you are quoted, but $30.50. Like anybody is going to gaf about 50 cents, but that's the point. So typical.

And yeah, the signal always seems worse than everybody else's when I'm in buildings.

 

[Otis]

I used to have ATT but switched to Tmobile. I discovered that, even though Tmobile's map shows excellent coverage in my area, the signal doesn't seem to penetrate buildings as well as ATTs. So I'd like to get back on the ATT network.

If I go with something like Straighttalk, will I get the same exact coverage/signal strength/speed that I had while with ATT?

This. I have the same problem OUTSIDE my house. The map on their site shows killer coverage at my house; that's not my real world experience. Bummer because I love the plan they offer.

 

[(HULK)]

I think T-Mobile well give you a small booster that works from your Wi-Fi... They announced it like 2 weeks ago

 

[Mystery Achiever]

I should not have gone back to T-Mobile. So bad. Worst costumer service I've ever dealt with. People who speak your language somewhat clearly would be nice when the headsets they use can make even a flat American accent hard to understand. And of course it's not the $30 you are quoted, but $30.50. Like anybody is going to gaf about 50 cents, but that's the point.

That was my experience when I tried to sign up for the $30 plan that led me to send back my phone and stick with Verizon. I also got different answers from different people about whether the plan was $30 inclusive of fees or not. Fifty cents isn't a big deal, but they should know their own plan details. After the experience, paying up for Verizon doesn't bother me as much

 

[The Indestructible]

I think T-Mobile well give you a small booster that works from your Wi-Fi... They announced it like 2 weeks ago

I get poor signal strength at home and at work (both in areas where tmobile's coverage map is strongest), but I'd prefer not to have to get 2 new devices just to get the same quality I had with ATT or, as I'm wondering, could get with something like straighttalk.

 

[(HULK)]

I think T-Mobile well give you a small booster that works from your Wi-Fi... They announced it like 2 weeks ago

I get poor signal strength at home and at work (both in areas where tmobile's coverage map is strongest), but I'd prefer not to have to get 2 new devices just to get the same quality I had with ATT or, as I'm wondering, could get with something like straighttalk.

I think you can send and receive calls over Wi-Fi as well. Look into it IMO

 

[Foosball God]

Talked to a friend who's used TMobile locally for years. She confirmed she frequently hits "NO SIGNAL" areas... even in spots that aren't very rural and would expect to have coverage. That's disappointing and has me completely ruling them out.

The coverage seems less expansive, but they also have coverage in places where ATT and Verizon frequently fail me. I was at the beach the other day, where I historically never had service, and I had full bar LTE going on Tmo. Pretty sweet.

must be an area by area thing.

FYI the Open SIgnal App is awesome for determining what the average up and down speeds / reliability / etc are for all the major networks in your area... plus it tracks time without signal...etc. Has nice coverage maps and such too. Not bad for free. I've used it for a couple days to check out coverage in areas around town that I frequent and it's definitely a two horse race here (ATT/VZW).

Well, I'll be switching off Tmo. The coverage is pretty abysmal, and calls garble up all the time.. I'll be looking to perhaps the AT&T prepaid, or some other option.

Shame, because this $30 a month deal is screamin' cheap...

I did the same thing a couple months ago. Switched to the Net10, been very pleased, except for the inability to do HotSpotting. Will think about switching off Net10 later this year when I near a trip to WDW in December.

We live in the same town, I was contemplating Tmo was the coverage just that bad?

 

[Mr. Ected]

Talked to a friend who's used TMobile locally for years. She confirmed she frequently hits "NO SIGNAL" areas... even in spots that aren't very rural and would expect to have coverage. That's disappointing and has me completely ruling them out.

The coverage seems less expansive, but they also have coverage in places where ATT and Verizon frequently fail me. I was at the beach the other day, where I historically never had service, and I had full bar LTE going on Tmo. Pretty sweet.

must be an area by area thing.

FYI the Open SIgnal App is awesome for determining what the average up and down speeds / reliability / etc are for all the major networks in your area... plus it tracks time without signal...etc. Has nice coverage maps and such too. Not bad for free. I've used it for a couple days to check out coverage in areas around town that I frequent and it's definitely a two horse race here (ATT/VZW).

Well, I'll be switching off Tmo. The coverage is pretty abysmal, and calls garble up all the time.. I'll be looking to perhaps the AT&T prepaid, or some other option.

Shame, because this $30 a month deal is screamin' cheap...

I did the same thing a couple months ago. Switched to the Net10, been very pleased, except for the inability to do HotSpotting. Will think about switching off Net10 later this year when I near a trip to WDW in December.

We live in the same town, I was contemplating Tmo was the coverage just that bad?

I would walk around and lose Tmo constantly. I am in downtown Leesburg, near Exeter, and the Leesburg ES. I would lose it easily in buildings, etc. I also had horrible coverage when I traveled.

My only catch is the fact that I did the programing myself, and maybe I didn't do it 100% correctly. I did contact Tmo and talk to CS a bunch to try to get it to work.

 

[Foosball God]

My big thing is that my son is turning 12 and getting to that cell phone age. I gave him my old iPhone 4, but haven't activated service for it. We have Verizon and they want $40 a month just to activate the damn thing. He's twelve, in school most of the day. It would really just be for emergency contact and so that I can check up on where he's at with GPS.

Cell contracts are just ridiculous.

 

[rick6668]

My big thing is that my son is turning 12 and getting to that cell phone age. I gave him my old iPhone 4, but haven't activated service for it. We have Verizon and they want $40 a month just to activate the damn thing. He's twelve, in school most of the day. It would really just be for emergency contact and so that I can check up on where he's at with GPS.

Cell contracts are just ridiculous.

What about something like Ting? I know the verizon phone won't work, but you could sell it and get a sprint one.

You can deactivate the data and just enable call and text. This would run you $6/month for the phone and imessages are free, could get all the access he needs via wifi.

Just a thought, it's what I do for my son and his brother will likely get one soon.

 

[Foosball God]

My big thing is that my son is turning 12 and getting to that cell phone age. I gave him my old iPhone 4, but haven't activated service for it. We have Verizon and they want $40 a month just to activate the damn thing. He's twelve, in school most of the day. It would really just be for emergency contact and so that I can check up on where he's at with GPS.

Cell contracts are just ridiculous.

What about something like Ting? I know the verizon phone won't work, but you could sell it and get a sprint one.

You can deactivate the data and just enable call and text. This would run you $6/month for the phone and imessages are free, could get all the access he needs via wifi.

Just a thought, it's what I do for my son and his brother will likely get one soon.

I have an android phone so unfortunately we need more than iMessaging, but likely something like this is where I'm going to be headed.

It's disappointing because the Tmo model is great. I love the fact that there are no data overage charges, they just throttle you down if you go over.

 

[pollardsvision]

My big thing is that my son is turning 12 and getting to that cell phone age. I gave him my old iPhone 4, but haven't activated service for it. We have Verizon and they want $40 a month just to activate the damn thing. He's twelve, in school most of the day. It would really just be for emergency contact and so that I can check up on where he's at with GPS.

Cell contracts are just ridiculous.

What about something like Ting? I know the verizon phone won't work, but you could sell it and get a sprint one.

You can deactivate the data and just enable call and text. This would run you $6/month for the phone and imessages are free, could get all the access he needs via wifi.

Just a thought, it's what I do for my son and his brother will likely get one soon.

I have an android phone so unfortunately we need more than iMessaging, but likely something like this is where I'm going to be headed.

It's disappointing because the Tmo model is great. I love the fact that there are no data overage charges, they just throttle you down if you go over.

Why wouldn't he be able to text you from iMessaging to whatever your SMS app is?

 

[rick6668]

My big thing is that my son is turning 12 and getting to that cell phone age. I gave him my old iPhone 4, but haven't activated service for it. We have Verizon and they want $40 a month just to activate the damn thing. He's twelve, in school most of the day. It would really just be for emergency contact and so that I can check up on where he's at with GPS.

Cell contracts are just ridiculous.

What about something like Ting? I know the verizon phone won't work, but you could sell it and get a sprint one.

You can deactivate the data and just enable call and text. This would run you $6/month for the phone and imessages are free, could get all the access he needs via wifi.

Just a thought, it's what I do for my son and his brother will likely get one soon.

I have an android phone so unfortunately we need more than iMessaging, but likely something like this is where I'm going to be headed.

It's disappointing because the Tmo model is great. I love the fact that there are no data overage charges, they just throttle you down if you go over.

Why wouldn't he be able to text you from iMessaging to whatever your SMS app is?

He can still text, just wanted to point out that imessage is free so if he is texting his friends on i devices and such it doesn't add to you text count.

For Ting you pay for what you use.

 

[Foosball God]

My big thing is that my son is turning 12 and getting to that cell phone age. I gave him my old iPhone 4, but haven't activated service for it. We have Verizon and they want $40 a month just to activate the damn thing. He's twelve, in school most of the day. It would really just be for emergency contact and so that I can check up on where he's at with GPS.

Cell contracts are just ridiculous.

What about something like Ting? I know the verizon phone won't work, but you could sell it and get a sprint one.

You can deactivate the data and just enable call and text. This would run you $6/month for the phone and imessages are free, could get all the access he needs via wifi.

Just a thought, it's what I do for my son and his brother will likely get one soon.

I have an android phone so unfortunately we need more than iMessaging, but likely something like this is where I'm going to be headed.

It's disappointing because the Tmo model is great. I love the fact that there are no data overage charges, they just throttle you down if you go over.

Why wouldn't he be able to text you from iMessaging to whatever your SMS app is?

It isn't an iMessage anymore if you're not Apple to Apple, it is just a regular SMS isn't it?

 

[Keerock]

My big thing is that my son is turning 12 and getting to that cell phone age. I gave him my old iPhone 4, but haven't activated service for it. We have Verizon and they want $40 a month just to activate the damn thing. He's twelve, in school most of the day. It would really just be for emergency contact and so that I can check up on where he's at with GPS.

Cell contracts are just ridiculous.

Your son?

:sayhitomrsfoos:

 

[Otis]

Well, switched to Cricket from Tmobile. It's more expensive, but way way better performance, and still at least cheaper than Verizon. We'll see how it works longer term.

 

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Well, switched to Cricket from Tmobile. It's more expensive, but way way better performance, and still at least cheaper than Verizon. We'll see how it works longer term.

Oof. Cricket is garbage down here. DECENT coverage (until you have to travel), but sloowwwww speeds.

Are times that lean up in lawyerland™, GB? :(

 

[(HULK)]

FYI, Cricket advertises that they have LTE, and they do, but they cap speeds @ 8MBps, meaning their "LTE" is slower than T-Mobile's HSPA+42.

 

[SIDA!]

Talked to a friend who's used TMobile locally for years. She confirmed she frequently hits "NO SIGNAL" areas... even in spots that aren't very rural and would expect to have coverage. That's disappointing and has me completely ruling them out.

The coverage seems less expansive, but they also have coverage in places where ATT and Verizon frequently fail me. I was at the beach the other day, where I historically never had service, and I had full bar LTE going on Tmo. Pretty sweet.

must be an area by area thing.

FYI the Open SIgnal App is awesome for determining what the average up and down speeds / reliability / etc are for all the major networks in your area... plus it tracks time without signal...etc. Has nice coverage maps and such too. Not bad for free. I've used it for a couple days to check out coverage in areas around town that I frequent and it's definitely a two horse race here (ATT/VZW).

Forgive me if I am not understanding correctly. Do you install the app and then it basically tracks where you go and tells you how all the carriers perform in those areas so you can assess the providers? Or does it only track your specific carrier on your specific phone?

 

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Talked to a friend who's used TMobile locally for years. She confirmed she frequently hits "NO SIGNAL" areas... even in spots that aren't very rural and would expect to have coverage. That's disappointing and has me completely ruling them out.

The coverage seems less expansive, but they also have coverage in places where ATT and Verizon frequently fail me. I was at the beach the other day, where I historically never had service, and I had full bar LTE going on Tmo. Pretty sweet.

must be an area by area thing.

FYI the Open SIgnal App is awesome for determining what the average up and down speeds / reliability / etc are for all the major networks in your area... plus it tracks time without signal...etc. Has nice coverage maps and such too. Not bad for free. I've used it for a couple days to check out coverage in areas around town that I frequent and it's definitely a two horse race here (ATT/VZW).

Forgive me if I am not understanding correctly. Do you install the app and then it basically tracks where you go and tells you how all the carriers perform in those areas so you can assess the providers? Or does it only track your specific carrier on your specific phone?

Tracks all providers so you can assess them all. For example.. I am on Verizon, however the average speeds shown at my office are: ATT (5.3Mbps Down / 3.8Mbps up), Verizon (5.2 Down / 6.3 Up), Sprint (2.4 Down / 2.2 Up), T Mobile (6.4 Down, 2.2 Up), Boost (0.5 Down / 0.19 Up). My old iPhone 5 on Cspire was always in the Boost range when I tested.

 

[SIDA!]

Talked to a friend who's used TMobile locally for years. She confirmed she frequently hits "NO SIGNAL" areas... even in spots that aren't very rural and would expect to have coverage. That's disappointing and has me completely ruling them out.

The coverage seems less expansive, but they also have coverage in places where ATT and Verizon frequently fail me. I was at the beach the other day, where I historically never had service, and I had full bar LTE going on Tmo. Pretty sweet.

must be an area by area thing.

FYI the Open SIgnal App is awesome for determining what the average up and down speeds / reliability / etc are for all the major networks in your area... plus it tracks time without signal...etc. Has nice coverage maps and such too. Not bad for free. I've used it for a couple days to check out coverage in areas around town that I frequent and it's definitely a two horse race here (ATT/VZW).

Forgive me if I am not understanding correctly. Do you install the app and then it basically tracks where you go and tells you how all the carriers perform in those areas so you can assess the providers? Or does it only track your specific carrier on your specific phone?

Tracks all providers so you can assess them all. For example.. I am on Verizon, however the average speeds shown at my office are: ATT (5.3Mbps Down / 3.8Mbps up), Verizon (5.2 Down / 6.3 Up), Sprint (2.4 Down / 2.2 Up), T Mobile (6.4 Down, 2.2 Up), Boost (0.5 Down / 0.19 Up). My old iPhone 5 on Cspire was always in the Boost range when I tested.

Thanks, GB!

Just downloaded the app and will check it out. I am off contract with Sprint and looking to make a move as I am not terribly happy with the quality of their signal for phone and data.

Also, just read about Ting in this thread. It says they are on the Sprint network. Does that mean that their phone and data signal quality will be the same as Sprint? Looking at their a la carte pricing, I would be open to switching to them if it is the same quality at the prices they are showing.

 

[rick6668]

Talked to a friend who's used TMobile locally for years. She confirmed she frequently hits "NO SIGNAL" areas... even in spots that aren't very rural and would expect to have coverage. That's disappointing and has me completely ruling them out.

The coverage seems less expansive, but they also have coverage in places where ATT and Verizon frequently fail me. I was at the beach the other day, where I historically never had service, and I had full bar LTE going on Tmo. Pretty sweet.

must be an area by area thing.

FYI the Open SIgnal App is awesome for determining what the average up and down speeds / reliability / etc are for all the major networks in your area... plus it tracks time without signal...etc. Has nice coverage maps and such too. Not bad for free. I've used it for a couple days to check out coverage in areas around town that I frequent and it's definitely a two horse race here (ATT/VZW).

Forgive me if I am not understanding correctly. Do you install the app and then it basically tracks where you go and tells you how all the carriers perform in those areas so you can assess the providers? Or does it only track your specific carrier on your specific phone?

Tracks all providers so you can assess them all. For example.. I am on Verizon, however the average speeds shown at my office are: ATT (5.3Mbps Down / 3.8Mbps up), Verizon (5.2 Down / 6.3 Up), Sprint (2.4 Down / 2.2 Up), T Mobile (6.4 Down, 2.2 Up), Boost (0.5 Down / 0.19 Up). My old iPhone 5 on Cspire was always in the Boost range when I tested.

Thanks, GB!

Just downloaded the app and will check it out. I am off contract with Sprint and looking to make a move as I am not terribly happy with the quality of their signal for phone and data.

Also, just read about Ting in this thread. It says they are on the Sprint network. Does that mean that their phone and data signal quality will be the same as Sprint? Looking at their a la carte pricing, I would be open to switching to them if it is the same quality at the prices they are showing.

Yes Ting uses Sprint network. Also, if you are out of Sprint's range of service, you roam on Verizon for Talk and Text (No increase in cost)

 

[Mystery Achiever]

So, Verizon offered that plan to you icon, as a new customer? "Loyalty Plan" my ###.

DId they offer you the plan very recently (i.e. since introducing this new "Single Line Plan")? I was offered the $60 Loyalty Plan a few months ago, but decided to wait and see if I wanted the iphone 6 instead of Moto X. I was hoping that, since that $60 plan is now generally available,there would be something lower priced now offered in loyalty plans.

This morning.

A little lower would be nice but I really couldn't turn down a plan priced like a prepaid plan but with a subsidized phone.

Well, I spoke to two people and they still have not created another loyalty plan since the $60 one became generally available, . I did, however, find one little difference between the two plans. Data overages on Loyalty are $10/gb and, I believe, $15 on the regular Single Line plan. I went for the Loyalty version, mainly because I don't have to worry about whether, as a promotional plan, the SIngle Line plan could end after 2 yr contract.

 

[Otis]

Well, switched to Cricket from Tmobile. It's more expensive, but way way better performance, and still at least cheaper than Verizon. We'll see how it works longer term.

Oof. Cricket is garbage down here. DECENT coverage (until you have to travel), but sloowwwww speeds.

Are times that lean up in lawyerland™, GB? :(

It feels pretty fast up here, and good service. I'm not noticing a difference from my regular AT&T speeds.

 

[Otis]

FYI, Cricket advertises that they have LTE, and they do, but they cap speeds @ 8MBps, meaning their "LTE" is slower than T-Mobile's HSPA+42.

Really?? I've been pretty happy.

 

[pollardsvision]

So, Verizon offered that plan to you icon, as a new customer? "Loyalty Plan" my ###.

DId they offer you the plan very recently (i.e. since introducing this new "Single Line Plan")? I was offered the $60 Loyalty Plan a few months ago, but decided to wait and see if I wanted the iphone 6 instead of Moto X. I was hoping that, since that $60 plan is now generally available,there would be something lower priced now offered in loyalty plans.

This morning.

A little lower would be nice but I really couldn't turn down a plan priced like a prepaid plan but with a subsidized phone.

Well, I spoke to two people and they still have not created another loyalty plan since the $60 one became generally available, . I did, however, find one little difference between the two plans. Data overages on Loyalty are $10/gb and, I believe, $15 on the regular Single Line plan. I went for the Loyalty version, mainly because I don't have to worry about whether, as a promotional plan, the SIngle Line plan could end after 2 yr contract.

Monitor your account online closely.

I started this process in August, and I've spoken to VZW customer service 5 times now either indirectly or directly related to this mythical plan. I'm still waiting to see a bill reflect it.

My billing cycle is on the 11th. I was told I'd have to pay my old rate, but the new $60 plan would take effect on the 11th. Sure, enough, the 12th came and it stilled showed my $90 plan. Made a rather angry call, the rep was awesome (as all the previous reps have been). He fixed it all straight away, while I was on the phone. I woudn't hang up until I saw the change on the VZW website.

Checked my new bill online yesterday.....$96 of course.

New lady swears she's got it taken care of this time.......

 

[Mystery Achiever]

Thanks, I will. Though since my plan price went up (Upgrading from Voice Only), I have a feeling they'll get it right. Hope you get it straightened out.

 

[StrikeS2k]

Ugh. Killed my cell phone today. I'm a bit clumsy. Dropped it one too many times. Have about 6 months left on a contract with Sprint. Been with them for about 15 years but willing to move. Any thoughts on other carriers in the Denver area? Currently have a Galaxy 4S and relatively happy with it so would want something comparable feature wise. Don't use phone/text that much but do browse the net a bit. Nothing crazy though, just static pages like this. No TV/video streaming. Anyways, if anyone has any thoughts they'd be appreciated. Gonna have to move pretty quick on this.

 

[(HULK)]

Ugh. Killed my cell phone today. I'm a bit clumsy. Dropped it one too many times. Have about 6 months left on a contract with Sprint. Been with them for about 15 years but willing to move. Any thoughts on other carriers in the Denver area? Currently have a Galaxy 4S and relatively happy with it so would want something comparable feature wise. Don't use phone/text that much but do browse the net a bit. Nothing crazy though, just static pages like this. No TV/video streaming. Anyways, if anyone has any thoughts they'd be appreciated. Gonna have to move pretty quick on this.

What is your usage? Mins/Texts/Data?

 

[StrikeS2k]

Ugh. Killed my cell phone today. I'm a bit clumsy. Dropped it one too many times. Have about 6 months left on a contract with Sprint. Been with them for about 15 years but willing to move. Any thoughts on other carriers in the Denver area? Currently have a Galaxy 4S and relatively happy with it so would want something comparable feature wise. Don't use phone/text that much but do browse the net a bit. Nothing crazy though, just static pages like this. No TV/video streaming. Anyways, if anyone has any thoughts they'd be appreciated. Gonna have to move pretty quick on this.

What is your usage? Mins/Texts/Data?

Mins - Maybe 60-100 min./mo.

Texts - 100-200/mo

Data - 120-400 meg/mo.

Based upon my last few months bills I just looked at online. Was just looking at Ting's website and looks like my bill would be about $26/mo. What network are they on? If my phone can be fixed can I use it on their network? I think I may just need a new screen for the phone.

 

[rick6668]

Ugh. Killed my cell phone today. I'm a bit clumsy. Dropped it one too many times. Have about 6 months left on a contract with Sprint. Been with them for about 15 years but willing to move. Any thoughts on other carriers in the Denver area? Currently have a Galaxy 4S and relatively happy with it so would want something comparable feature wise. Don't use phone/text that much but do browse the net a bit. Nothing crazy though, just static pages like this. No TV/video streaming. Anyways, if anyone has any thoughts they'd be appreciated. Gonna have to move pretty quick on this.

What is your usage? Mins/Texts/Data?

Mins - Maybe 60-100 min./mo.

Texts - 100-200/mo

Data - 120-400 meg/mo.

Based upon my last few months bills I just looked at online. Was just looking at Ting's website and looks like my bill would be about $26/mo. What network are they on? If my phone can be fixed can I use it on their network? I think I may just need a new screen for the phone.

Ting uses Sprint. If you are happy with Sprint, Ting is ideal IMO for your usage.

 

[(HULK)]

Ugh. Killed my cell phone today. I'm a bit clumsy. Dropped it one too many times. Have about 6 months left on a contract with Sprint. Been with them for about 15 years but willing to move. Any thoughts on other carriers in the Denver area? Currently have a Galaxy 4S and relatively happy with it so would want something comparable feature wise. Don't use phone/text that much but do browse the net a bit. Nothing crazy though, just static pages like this. No TV/video streaming. Anyways, if anyone has any thoughts they'd be appreciated. Gonna have to move pretty quick on this.

What is your usage? Mins/Texts/Data?

Mins - Maybe 60-100 min./mo.

Texts - 100-200/mo

Data - 120-400 meg/mo.

Based upon my last few months bills I just looked at online. Was just looking at Ting's website and looks like my bill would be about $26/mo. What network are they on? If my phone can be fixed can I use it on their network? I think I may just need a new screen for the phone.

They're on Sprint. And they're probably your ideal fit. Yes, you can bring a GS4 over if you can get it operable again.

They'll also pay a portion of your ETF.

 

[StrikeS2k]

Ugh. Killed my cell phone today. I'm a bit clumsy. Dropped it one too many times. Have about 6 months left on a contract with Sprint. Been with them for about 15 years but willing to move. Any thoughts on other carriers in the Denver area? Currently have a Galaxy 4S and relatively happy with it so would want something comparable feature wise. Don't use phone/text that much but do browse the net a bit. Nothing crazy though, just static pages like this. No TV/video streaming. Anyways, if anyone has any thoughts they'd be appreciated. Gonna have to move pretty quick on this.

What is your usage? Mins/Texts/Data?

Mins - Maybe 60-100 min./mo.

Texts - 100-200/mo

Data - 120-400 meg/mo.

Based upon my last few months bills I just looked at online. Was just looking at Ting's website and looks like my bill would be about $26/mo. What network are they on? If my phone can be fixed can I use it on their network? I think I may just need a new screen for the phone.

They're on Sprint. And they're probably your ideal fit. Yes, you can bring a GS4 over if you can get it operable again.

They'll also pay a portion of your ETF.

Found a couple of places in this area that can repair phones so gonna try to get it fixed tomorrow. If they can fix it I'm gonna look in to switching providers. Sprint was absolutely useless on the phone today and I'm sick of them anyways.

Thanks for the input guys.

 

[rick6668]

Ugh. Killed my cell phone today. I'm a bit clumsy. Dropped it one too many times. Have about 6 months left on a contract with Sprint. Been with them for about 15 years but willing to move. Any thoughts on other carriers in the Denver area? Currently have a Galaxy 4S and relatively happy with it so would want something comparable feature wise. Don't use phone/text that much but do browse the net a bit. Nothing crazy though, just static pages like this. No TV/video streaming. Anyways, if anyone has any thoughts they'd be appreciated. Gonna have to move pretty quick on this.

What is your usage? Mins/Texts/Data?

Mins - Maybe 60-100 min./mo.

Texts - 100-200/mo

Data - 120-400 meg/mo.

Based upon my last few months bills I just looked at online. Was just looking at Ting's website and looks like my bill would be about $26/mo. What network are they on? If my phone can be fixed can I use it on their network? I think I may just need a new screen for the phone.

They're on Sprint. And they're probably your ideal fit. Yes, you can bring a GS4 over if you can get it operable again.

They'll also pay a portion of your ETF.

Found a couple of places in this area that can repair phones so gonna try to get it fixed tomorrow. If they can fix it I'm gonna look in to switching providers. Sprint was absolutely useless on the phone today and I'm sick of them anyways.

Thanks for the input guys.

Hope it works out for you. I've saved a ton by switching to Ting. If you decide to go that route, use the referral on the first page. (Anyone's) so you and they can get the credit. Not sure who is still on Ting, but I am.