New to the Verizon & Note 3 but considering going back to AT&T????

[moni3898]

I have a few questions I am sure that have been asked already but cant seemed to find a definite answer for all of them..

I went to Verizon since my employer offered a great discount transferring my ATT number to Verizon and getting the Note 3. (Keep in mind I have two other lines still with ATT) Since I have been with Verizon the service is great but I am putting in my resignation at work to attend school and therefore have to minimize my budget. Considering the new family share plan that ATT has going now I am thinking of going back. I will have to break my contract with Verizon for sure. This leads me to my questions...

1. Can I use my Verizon Note 3 with ATT?
2. Will I have full functional use of it?
3. If not, what can I do to obtain the full functional use of it?
4. What does the limited LTE mean?

Thanks in Advance!!

 

[Nakrohtap]

Re: New to the Verizon & Note 3 but considering going back to ATT????

Assuming you bought the Note 3 on contract, I would suggest selling it outright to pay off your ETF. You should have some money left over as well. As far as I know, the 2 networks aren't compatible. It's not worth the headache trying what you suggested. You may end up having the sale of your Note 3 cover your new Note 3 on contract on AT&T and cover your ETF with Verizon.

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[moni3898]

Re: New to the Verizon & Note 3 but considering going back to ATT????

Thank you, Nakrohtap... that's kinda what I was leaning to but wanted to see first if I could... It means I have to go back to my old Iphone until I sell the Verizon one. Thats a headache in itself..

 

[dpham00]

To answer your questions.

1.yes
2.no, see 4
3 . Nothing you can do, short of buying an att version

4.


The Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is factory sim unlocked. But it only supports bands 4 and 13. Att uses band 17 primarily, but also makes limited use of bands 2,4,and 5. So you may get 4glte on att, but unlikely as att band 4 deployment is limited.

But as far as voice, Text, and data up to 4g,you should be okay.

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[moni3898]

To answer your questions.

1.yes
2.no, see 4
3 . Nothing you can do, short of buying an att version

4. The Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is factory sim unlocked. But it only supports bands 4 and 13. Att uses band 17 primarily, but also makes limited use of bands 2,4,and 5. So you may get 4glte on att, but unlikely as att band 4 deployment is limited.

But as far as voice, Text, and data up to 4g,you should be okay.

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Thank you, dpham00. So what is the big deal about 4G LTE? Why do I need it? Sorry, but when I hung up with ATT they said I could possibly use it but with limited function. I just want to make sure it is nothing so drastic that I will regret it.

 

[dpham00]

Thank you, dpham00. So what is the big deal about 4G LTE? Why do I need it? Sorry, but when I hung up with ATT they said I could possibly use it but with limited function. I just want to make sure it is nothing so drastic that I will regret it.

LTE would probably be faster. Other than that, it would work fine.

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[fofjjsr]

Which new ATT plans are you referring too? Some of them require you to do their next program.

Big Red Note 3

 

[dpham00]

Which new ATT plans are you referring too? Some of them require you to do their next program.

Big Red Note 3

Which plans require next?

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[fofjjsr]

The $160 dollar one they advertise all the time. That plan else requires Next which they don't include in the pricing when they advertise it.

Big Red Note 3

 

[dpham00]

The $160 dollar one they advertise all the time. That plan else requires Next which they don't include in the pricing when they advertise it.

Big Red Note 3

The plan isn't subsidized (at the advertised price). But my understanding is that they don't force you on next, i. E. You can byod.

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[fofjjsr]

The plan isn't subsidized (at the advertised price). But my understanding is that they don't force you on next, i. E. You can byod.

dpham00, Android Central Moderator
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No they due, atleast with new customers. No idea about existing, but the reason they can offer the plan so low is because there is no subsidized phones. The same plan AT&T offers Verizon offers for $20 more ($180 for 4 phones and 10GB of data) and both require edge or next to get that pricing.

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[dpham00]

No they due, atleast with new customers. No idea about existing, but the reason they can offer the plan so low is because there is no subsidized phones. The same plan AT&T offers Verizon offers for $20 more ($180 for 4 phones and 10GB of data) and both require edge or next to get that pricing.

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The website says that for no annual service contract pricing, you can either use next or buy full retail or byod. I must have missed the restriction for new users, can you please post a link?

https://m.att.com/shopmobile/wirele...3A//www.att.com/att/planner/mobile_share.html

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[dpham00]

Here too:


" Customers new to AT&T can get these best-ever prices on AT&T?s award-winning network when they sign up for a 10GB or larger bucket of data and purchase a phone with AT&T NextSM (no annual service contract and get a new device every year for $0 down) or bring their own device or purchase a phone at full retail price."


https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...ile%2Fpress-room%3Fpid%3D25237&token=lXKuLRiT
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[fofjjsr]

Here too:


" Customers new to AT&T can get these best-ever prices on AT&T?s award-winning network when they sign up for a 10GB or larger bucket of data and purchase a phone with AT&T NextSM (no annual service contract and get a new device every year for $0 down) or bring their own device or purchase a phone at full retail price."


https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...ile%2Fpress-room%3Fpid%3D25237&token=kh3qX4Nz
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OK so they can bring their own device or pay full retail as well. What I should have said you can't do a two year contract and get the new plan @ $15 per line access. Most people just see the commercial and think the plan is automatic, not knowing the stipulations. Most people won't do full retail for a phone, nor go looking for a device on their own that is used they can bring with them. So I didn't consider those options. Most people walk into a store or go online looking for a new phone. I did say the reason they can offer the plan so low was because of non subsidized phones, which does include full retail or byod phones. I just didn't include them. That was my bad.

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[dpham00]

No problem. I just wanted to make sure everyone had the correct information. The difference is Verizon requires you to be on edge to get the $20 price reduction. Once you are off edge, the price goes back up.

For att, even if you bought on next, even after your next payment plan is completed, your bill doesn't go up. Byod or full retail is a good option financially speaking on att 10gb plus plan because $25 over 2 years is $600. If you are on a budget you can get the nexus or moto x for well under $400. For those who prefer contracts and don't mind paying more, Sure the option is still there



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[fofjjsr]

No problem. I just wanted to make sure everyone had the correct information. The difference is Verizon requires you to be on edge to get the $20 price reduction. Once you are off edge, the price goes back up.

For att, even if you bought on next, even after your next payment plan is completed, your bill doesn't go up. Byod or full retail is a good option financially speaking on att 10gb plus plan because $25 over 2 years is $600. If you are on a budget you can get the nexus or moto x for well under $400. For those who prefer contracts and don't mind paying more, Sure the option is still there



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Ya I think the common misperception with the plan is that if you are on NEXT you only pay $160 for 4 lines and 10GB of data. The plan goes up drastically depending on the phone after the Next payments are included into the plan.

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[dpham00]

Ya I think the common misperception with the plan is that if you are on NEXT you only pay $160 for 4 lines and 10GB of data. The plan goes up drastically depending on the phone after the Next payments are included into the plan.

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Correct. I wonder how much backpack would happen once people get ready to upgrade.

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[fofjjsr]

Correct. I wonder how much backpack would happen once people get ready to upgrade.

dpham00, Android Central Moderator
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I might just be dense but what do you mean by backpack?

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[dpham00]

I might just be dense but what do you mean by backpack?

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Sorry, auto correct. Meant to say back lash

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[burwil]

I have a Verizon Note three and a coworker has an AT&T. My contract ran out a couple months ago. When I put my old Note 2 side by side with his my signal strength was much better. So I stuck with Verizon.

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