So last month we switched to TMO from AT&T because frankly, AT&T was charging SO much more than folks like TMO and I wasn't getting near the perks I get with TMO. Plus we saved a lot per month with TMO, thanks especially to the TMO "Kickback" discount so we are out $140 a month for 4 unlimited plans. Using all unlocked phones. But of course, the grasses don't seem to be greener on the other side.
We are learning that coverage, especially in any building with TMO is very spotty, limited calling, no data, or slow data etc. Very frustrating. They tout they have the best coverage and data etc, but even in our big town it's very spotty whereas AT&T was strong as could be.
So I'm tempted to test Cricket since it is AT&T based and believe it or not, is going to cost me the same as my TMO account is $160, fam of 4.
So I want to test out the reception on t least 2 of our unlocked phones but want to be sure I do it right. My plan is to buy the sim card at Walmart (.99) and get a basic data/call plane $30?) and set up online a new account with new phone number. Once done, plug that sim into each phone and spend a few days around town testing. If it doesn't go well, I'd just plug TMO sims back in and consider the $30 test.
Does that seem about right? Any hazards to doing this? Will it mess up or phones?
Thoughts?
We are learning that coverage, especially in any building with TMO is very spotty, limited calling, no data, or slow data etc. Very frustrating. They tout they have the best coverage and data etc, but even in our big town it's very spotty whereas AT&T was strong as could be.
So I'm tempted to test Cricket since it is AT&T based and believe it or not, is going to cost me the same as my TMO account is $160, fam of 4.
So I want to test out the reception on t least 2 of our unlocked phones but want to be sure I do it right. My plan is to buy the sim card at Walmart (.99) and get a basic data/call plane $30?) and set up online a new account with new phone number. Once done, plug that sim into each phone and spend a few days around town testing. If it doesn't go well, I'd just plug TMO sims back in and consider the $30 test.
Does that seem about right? Any hazards to doing this? Will it mess up or phones?
Thoughts?