Verizon Galaxy Tab

**fbords** · 11-12-2010, 06:45 PM

I'm looking to pickup the verizon version. Anyone know if it's available on its own without the mifi?

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**dcviper** · 11-12-2010, 06:50 PM

Yes it is. You might have to "educate" the sales clown, but stick to your guns. The idiots at the Salisbury, MD corporate store tried that with me, and I told them "Well, then I guess I'll go over to Sprint, because theirs does have the 3G radios in it" After that the guy was all "Umm, lemme go check on that for you" After he came back, his apologies were almost profuse

**jokerls240** · 11-12-2010, 09:02 PM

Mine was ordered online and I was not given the ability to opt out of a data plan for it. So I just took the 3GB plan just in case. Still somewhat ill about the web ordering system requiring a data plan when the price point for the Tab is not subsidized. I'll get over it as soon as FedEx knocks on my door tomorrow!

**dcviper** · 11-12-2010, 10:18 PM

Look at the bright side, you can kill the dataplan if you decide you don't need it.

**fbords** · 11-13-2010, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by dcviper

Look at the bright side, you can kill the dataplan if you decide you don't need it.

How long do you needed to keep it before you can cancel? I'm just looking to use it over wifi or tether it. Yet another data plan would be rediculous.

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**Anev** · 11-13-2010, 03:45 PM

I have the Verizon version and HAD to activate it by adding a 3G data plan before I could use it. Once activated, you then can cancel the plan when ever, the next day, two weeks from now, before the end of the month, after the end of the month, years from now.

Personally, the value is the 3G, though I usually always have a WiFi connection but the fun really starts while sitting in a park with no WiFi and you can then connect and get all your stuff right then and there.

**clevin** · 11-13-2010, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by Anev

I have the Verizon version and HAD to activate it by adding a 3G data plan before I could use it. Once activated, you then can cancel the plan when ever, the next day, two weeks from now, before the end of the month, after the end of the month, years from now.

Personally, the value is the 3G, though I usually always have a WiFi connection but the fun really starts while sitting in a park with no WiFi and you can then connect and get all your stuff right then and there.

T-Mobile told me this device needs a service to function. I dont really know what that means?

**whydidnt** · 11-14-2010, 04:28 PM

Well, I purchased at the local Verizon corporate store and had to activate it as well. The system won't let them sell it to you without activating (at least that's what it seemed like). However, since I'm already paying for tethering on my X and told them it didn't make sense to pay $20/month for 2GB of tethering and an additional $20 for only 1GB on the Tab, the manager gave me a credit to cover the activation fee plus the first months data charge on the Tab. I just need to cancel within 30 days.

If you are already paying for tethering on your account, you may want to point this out and see if you can work the same deal.

**frenzy757** · 11-14-2010, 04:54 PM

thats BS I just bought my Tmobile Tab (incase I go overseas) without any plan.

I love it

**clevin** · 11-14-2010, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by frenzy757

thats BS I just bought my Tmobile Tab (incase I go overseas) without any plan.

I love it

so you paid $600 for it? and does it still need to be activated with T-mobile network?

Does it work if you take out the SIM card?

**fbords** · 11-14-2010, 06:25 PM

So there's no term fee to cancel?

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**dcviper** · 11-14-2010, 07:23 PM

Not according to the guy I talked to at Verizon. But there is a $35 activation fee to turn it back on.

**mclarryjr** · 11-14-2010, 08:30 PM

There is no termination fee that was one of the first thing I asked my rep.

**Menno** · 11-14-2010, 10:05 PM

No termination fee, it's sold without a contract.

**shoman24v** · 11-14-2010, 10:10 PM

Why is the Verizon Tab $599 on contract and the T-Mobile Tab $399 on contract?

**Kevin Gossett** · 11-14-2010, 11:13 PM

The Verizon tab is not on contract, you pay month to month. The T-mobile version is with a two year contract

**blinkergffg** · 11-15-2010, 08:22 PM

Hey guys, correct me if I’m wrong. If I root my Fascinate and add a wireless tether app, I can access the web on a Galaxy Tab via my fascinate and don’t need the data plan.

Thanks for the input.

**dmcman73** · 11-15-2010, 10:34 PM

So to those who have the Verizon Tab, you actually have to activate it in the 3G network first before you can even use it? You can't just set it up on Wifi?? Wow...I mean I'm not that keen on the iPad but at least you can use the thing without having to activate it on AT&T's network and just use the Wifi. I was hoping the Tab was going to be the same way.

**mclarryjr** · 11-15-2010, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by blinkergffg

Hey guys, correct me if I’m wrong. If I root my Fascinate and add a wireless tether app, I can access the web on a Galaxy Tab via my fascinate and don’t need the data plan.

Thanks for the input.

Yes the wireless tether app works great on the Galaxy Tab.

**shoman24v** · 11-16-2010, 08:15 AM

Best deal, short term is the Sprint Tab. It's $399 with a 2GB plan for $30.00/mo

I'd rather buy the thing on contract to be honest because the $30.00/mo you won't even notice.

T-mobile has it for the same price but for $25/mo you only get 200mb.

**p08757** · 11-16-2010, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by shoman24v

Best deal, short term is the Sprint Tab. It's $399 with a 2GB plan for $30.00/mo

I'd rather buy the thing on contract to be honest because the $30.00/mo you won't even notice.

T-mobile has it for the same price but for $25/mo you only get 200mb.

This will work good for you, but where I live, I get little to no T-Mobile signal. I'll go with $599.00 and 1 month of service before I buy a T-mobile tab.

If you go the T-Mobile route your total cost after 2 years is $399 + ($30.00*24 months) = $399 + $720 = $1119.00

Just my $.02

**shoman24v** · 11-16-2010, 02:59 PM

I see the benefit of having no contract. But assuming I buy off contract and keep the plan it still ends up costing more. I could tether to my phone wirelessly but I see it becoming a burden after some time?

I dunno, I know what is cheaper but the way I see it, I'd rather get the device for $400 now and pay $30/mo then be off contract. If I went off contract $30/mo for data isn't much and it's something I'd get anyway.

**BBurg_16827** · 11-16-2010, 03:54 PM

Anyone looked at the insurance for this device? If you bought the Equipment Protection (WPP) for Tablets, the deductible is, get this...

$39129!

For a $600 Tablet that's unsubsidized.

Here's the .

**auburn1975** · 11-22-2010, 08:55 PM

FYI : BBurg_16827
I purchased 3 year extended warranty including Accidental Damage from Handling (ADH) Protection with SquareTrade for a flat $119.
Pro: There is no deductible like there is from Verizon ($75) and equals to 18 mthly payments. When I sell the unit in future this warranty is still able to carry to new owner which is a plus for the buyer.
Con: a lot of money upfront