Little advice on moving to the Thunderbolt

[joey0480]

Hello all,
New to the forum and looks like a great place to gain some knowledge as well as advice.

I have had my original droid for over a year now. My wife is using the LG Envy and we are on a family plan.

We both want to upgrade and possibly get a better plan. Anyways, we inquired with AT&T and found some phones over there we liked.

I called Verizon and asked about cancellation (ouch...300 for both of us!) and told them about the AT&T deal. My wife is eligible now for an early upgrade...I am not.
Anyways...this is what was offerred.
We both can get the Thunderbolt for 199.99 each. I can return my droid for a $55 credit. Also, our plan would be 700 minutes, 5 friends/family, unlimited text, and two unlimited data plans for 123 a month (that includes my discount).

Does this seem like a good deal and what are the thoughts on getting the thunderbolts (wife also thought about iphone, as did I).

thanks!

 

[fatboy97]

Sounds reasonable... VZW has the iPhone, but that's just an iPhone (3G... and it's an iPhone). It's sounds like you know Android's.

Personally, I went to AT&T for a 2 year contract several years ago, and regretted it in a very short time... but everybody's experience is always a little different, but not all.

 

[Edwill86]

199.99 is not a bad price for the bolt. thats what I paid on release day.

as for the plan, to each their own. if it meets what you and your family need then go for it.
I have a family plan with 4 lines. 400min ( we dont really call much..and when we do we normally talk in network) unlimited text on 4 phones and unlimited data on 3 phones. and I believe we are around $200ish/m (with a corp discount)

dont hold off too long as data prices are looking to go up this summer. good luck

btw. the thunderbolt is awesome..just so you know

 

[willymakit]

Not a bad deal at all.

 

[joey0480]

thanks everyone. with the rate these things come out, I was tempted to wait for the new 4G droid but this seemed reasonable from verizon, plus the plan wasn't bad. i was hoping they cut me a deal on the accessories or even throw em in, but hey, can't ask for everything right lol

 

[joey0480]

unfortunately i just spoke to them and they said it is for 2 year pricing. 70 more for each phone if I do one year pricing....seriously.

 

[fatboy97]

$70 more each is the going rate... and there are doing away with the 1 year contracts VERY, VERY SOON... it might even be this week.

 

[joey0480]

$70 more each is the going rate... and there are doing away with the 1 year contracts VERY, VERY SOON... it might even be this week.

they said today is the last day of it.