No-contract plans in the U.S. for your Nexus 5

Ry · 11-02-2013, 01:50 PM

LTE Plans

T-Mobile 100 minutes, unlimited messaging, unlimited data (throttled after 5GB) = $30
note: People have reported you can get LTE coverage with this plan.

Straight Talk AT&T Compatible - Unlimited minutes, unlimited messaging, unlimited data (may be throttled after 2.5GB) = $45
and yes you can access LTE.

Aio Plan - Unlimited minutes, unlimited messaging, unlimited data (throttled after 2.5GB) = $55

AT&T - Unlimited minutes, unlimited messaging, 2GB data = $60 (+$10 for ever GB over)

T-Mobile - Unlimited minutes, unlimited messaging, 2.5GB of full-speed data (then throttled for the rest of the billing cycle) = $60

T-Mobile - Unlimited minutes, unlimited messaging, unlimited data = $70

Aio Plan - Unlimited minutes, unlimited messaging, unlimited data (throttled after 7GB) = $70

Not sure if LTE access available with these -

Walmart Family Mobile - Unlimited minutes, unlimited messaging, unlimited 3G data (throttle to 2G speeds after 2.5GB) = $39.88 (additional lines $34.88)

Simple Mobile - Unlimited minutes, unlimited messaging, unlimited 4G (listed as HSPA+) data (throttled to 2G speeds after 1GB) = $40

Simple Mobile - Unlimited minutes, unlimited messaging, unlimited 4G (listed as HSPA+) data (throttled to 2G speeds after 3GB) = $50

Simple Mobile - Unlimited minutes, unlimited messaging, unlimited 4G (listed as HSPA+) data (throttled to 2G speeds after 5GB) = $60

And the usual caveats - these networks need to work where you need them to work. Example - AT&T customers at my work need mircocell access throughout the building to have usable coverage. T-Mobile customers at my office need to go outside to use their phones.

**srkmagnus** · 11-02-2013, 01:57 PM

Thanks, Ry! This will come in handy for a lot of people.

**ScottsoNJ** · 11-02-2013, 02:15 PM

I use Straight Talk At&t. Since going to a set amount of data (2.5 gb) per month and getting LTE I think it is probably the best deal around. I actually use my phone as a phone and use a lot of minutes and texts. My data use is maybe 1.8 - 2 gb's a month if that much. I know it's $45 + tax but most of the time you can get refills on EBay for $40 tax free and sometimes even cheaper. I just got 90 day refills for my daughter and myself $105 each which is $35 a month WOW

**yfan** · 11-02-2013, 02:57 PM

Aio data speeds are throttled at 8 mbps, LTE or not. FamilyMobile from Wal Mart has no LTE coverage - their plan page says first 2.5 GB at *3G* speeds.

**pcsperson** · 11-02-2013, 03:47 PM

I was going to ask this very question, Thank you for the detailed information!

**Woosh** · 11-02-2013, 09:40 PM

Few others.....

- Go phone prepaid can be had for about the price of AIO if you buy pin from 3rd party and they do not throttle LTE like AIO. So if speeds over 8mp down are important then that might be an option. Starts at $60.

- Solavei works on T-Mo towers and gives 4GB of high speed service till throttle for $49.

- Airvoice is one I don't know much about. But they have some lesser plans for those not needing much data and it looks like they use AT&T towers. The $40 a month 1GB plan isn't bad for some lighter data users.

**smartphonedude** · 11-02-2013, 10:02 PM

$70- T-Mobile unlimited talk text and web no throttle.

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**domo22** · 11-02-2013, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by ScottsoNJ

I use Straight Talk At&t. Since going to a set amount of data (2.5 gb) per month and getting LTE I think it is probably the best deal around. I actually use my phone as a phone and use a lot of minutes and texts. My data use is maybe 1.8 - 2 gb's a month if that much. I know it's $45 + tax but most of the time you can get refills on EBay for $40 tax free and sometimes even cheaper. I just got 90 day refills for my daughter and myself $105 each which is $35 a month WOW

question for you! Is it exactly like using att ( towers, speed, and roaming). Also where would you get a SIM card from?

**ceriem** · 11-02-2013, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by ScottsoNJ

I use Straight Talk At&t. Since going to a set amount of data (2.5 gb) per month and getting LTE I think it is probably the best deal around. I actually use my phone as a phone and use a lot of minutes and texts. My data use is maybe 1.8 - 2 gb's a month if that much. I know it's $45 + tax but most of the time you can get refills on EBay for $40 tax free and sometimes even cheaper. I just got 90 day refills for my daughter and myself $105 each which is $35 a month WOW

Great tip about looking for refill cards on eBay! I do that for my Xbox Live subscription, but never thought of this. I'll definitely give it a try when I move to StraightTalk

**ScottsoNJ** · 11-02-2013, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by domo22

question for you! Is it exactly like using att ( towers, speed, and roaming). Also where would you get a SIM card from?

You can go to Walmart.com or Straight Talk.com And no it isn't exactly like At&t it's wayyyyyy cheaper. Everything is the same and now they have LTE

**Higgs1** · 11-02-2013, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by ScottsoNJ

You can go to Walmart.com or Straight Talk.com And no it isn't exactly like At&t it's wayyyyyy cheaper. Everything is the same and now they have LTE

Yeah, I just switched last week from AT&T contract service to ST $45 a month plan and love it. Same exact LTE service I had, but now at half the price.....no brainer. I don't go over 2.5gb so I shouldn't have an issue with throttling. So far I'm digging it and have no issues. I bought the sim card online and they had free shipping, it was like $7.xx shipped fedex 3 day.

**domo22** · 11-02-2013, 11:22 PM

Awesome thanks. Nexus 5 is already on order and just looking for other routes besides sprint, which is what I'm currently using.

Ry · 11-04-2013, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by smartphonedude

$70- T-Mobile unlimited talk text and web no throttle.

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Adding that to the list.

**Hasbrobot** · 11-04-2013, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by smartphonedude

$70- T-Mobile unlimited talk text and web no throttle.

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I have that plan as well. Just make sure you ask for "truly unlimited" not just "unlimited"

"truly unlimited" contains absolutely no throttling

"unlimited" contains throttling after a certain amount.

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**pudgewack** · 11-04-2013, 12:01 PM

I think Sprint also has a pretty good offer. Unlimited everything (Voice, txt, and data) for $60.00.

Not 100% sure it will work, but I do not see why it would not.

Matt

Ry · 11-06-2013, 01:16 PM

Added

AT&T - Unlimited minutes, unlimited messaging, 2GB data = $60 (+$10 for ever GB over)

**GoGayleGo** · 11-30-2013, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by pudgewack

I think Sprint also has a pretty good offer. Unlimited everything (Voice, txt, and data) for $60.00.

Not 100% sure it will work, but I do not see why it would not.

Matt

I am a current Sprint customer (not for long!) and was told that the Nexus 5 cannot be used with any Sprint as You Go plan. The transcript of my conversation with them on this topic appears in another thread.

ay · 11-30-2013, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by GoGayleGo

I am a current Sprint customer (not for long!) and was told that the Nexus 5 cannot be used with any Sprint as You Go plan. The transcript of my conversation with them on this topic appears in another thread.

I've had several conversations with several different agents from Sprint, all confirming that the Nexus 5 can be used with the $60 unlimited, no contract plan. I think you found an uninformed or improperly informed agent.

**Shilohcane** · 11-30-2013, 05:49 PM

I have my Nexus 5 on Metro PCS that is using T-Mobile's GSM towers.

I have Unlimited minutes, unlimited messaging, unlimited data ( LTE data will be throttled after 0.5GB) = $40 ( Note $5 discount Family plan with not extra taxes).

Metro PCS Unlimited minutes, unlimited messaging, unlimited data ( LTE data will be throttled after 2.5GB) = $50 (Also $5 discount for every phone on Family plan)

Metro PCS Unlimited minutes, unlimited messaging, unlimited LTE data = $60 (Also $5 discount for every phone on Family plan)

**Videoman87** · 12-02-2013, 04:40 PM

H20 Wireless just announced a $30/month unlimited talk/text, 500 mb plan. Not sure how reliable they are, but willing to consider a test run.

**sextonar** · 12-02-2013, 11:41 PM

Instead of that, if your out of contract with sprint, buy n5 on Google play store, and use it with Ting wireless. They run on sprint towers. I love them. My bill last month was 29 bucks, this month was 38 bucks.

**Star-Lord** · Yesterday, 09:02 AM

This is a very good guide. I'm looking at the AIO and Sprint no contract plan. ST throttles data after 2GB. I rather be safe than sorry.

**raichur0xx0rz** · Yesterday, 09:12 AM

I believe Ting (Sprint MVNO) will also support the Nexus 5, with LTE support as well. You must get a SIM from them, however.

For those who do not know, it is a pay-for-what-you-use kind of thing with varying dollar amounts depending on usage (Minutes, SMS, Data). Not the cheapest if you are a heavy data user, as 3GB is $60, and each MB past that is 2.25 cents. But if you want to use the phone and don't use much data, it can be cheap.

**whitenack** · Yesterday, 09:43 AM

I have Ting and they are fantastic. Sprint doesn't have great coverage in my area but I still use them because they are so great to deal with. Yes, they are supporting the N5 in a beta phase. You can get a SIM from them (you pay for it but they credit your account for the same amount) or you can find your own SIM from Sprint or Apple.