T-Mobile: Finally made the jump...

[dkhmwilliams]

I made the switch from Verizon, but to AT&T. In Richmond Virginia I am getting much better service and on avg 5x the speeds on AT&T. Love my Nexus 5

AT&T's data speeds are ridiculously fast. I have really been impressed by them. For some reason the Verizon data speeds were slow for me no matter where I went.


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[slik6996]

You guys think T-Mobile can make a big enough push for the other two to bring back unlimited data? One can dream.... Haha thoughts?

 

[ki11ak3nn]

You guys think T-Mobile can make a big enough push for the other two to bring back unlimited data? One can dream.... Haha thoughts?

I don't know about unlimited data, but maybe lowering the price of their plans. I'm saving about $100 on my T-Mobile family plan than when I had Verizon. And I have unlimited data. So once they lose enough customers then I think a change will happen.

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[slik6996]

I want to make the jump from att I'm just afraid of there coverage. Haha I so stuck....

 

[B. Diddy]

I want to make the jump from att I'm just afraid of there coverage. Haha I so stuck....

What phone do you have? AT&T phones should be compatible with the T-Mobile network, although they might not be able to access the fastest part of the network, depending on the bands that the cell radio can use. You could always start up service with T-Mobile using your phone to test things out (by simply swapping the SIM card out). If you like it, then cancel with AT&T. To get the ETF covered, you'd have to trade in any old phone from AT&T, and get a new phone through T-Mobile.

 

[slik6996]

What phone do you have? AT&T phones should be compatible with the T-Mobile network, although they might not be able to access the fastest part of the network, depending on the bands that the cell radio can use. You could always start up service with T-Mobile using your phone to test things out (by simply swapping the SIM card out). If you like it, then cancel with AT&T. To get the ETF covered, you'd have to trade in any old phone from AT&T, and get a new phone through T-Mobile.

I have the nexus 5. But I don't want to have to port my number back and fourth. Kind of a hassle.

 

[B. Diddy]

If you want to test things out, get the new SIM card from T-Mobile, then forward your AT&T number to the new T-Mobile number temporarily. Anyone who calls your AT&T number will be able to contact you on the new T-Mobile phone. If you don't like T-Mobile, you can cancel at any time without penalty, and you can return the phone within 14 days for a full refund without a restocking fee (no fee as long as you're cancelling service). I know these details because I spent a while discussing the same kind of situation with the T-Mobile rep.

 

[davec3275]

I made this switch just the other day. Decided to dump Verizon and save some money. Got the Nexus 5 and so far, am loving it.

 

[slik6996]

I'm waiting til I get paid on the first. I need to test there service here in Tempe at ASU and Vegas those are the places I am most. Anyone know how the service is in those parts?

 

[ChuckG73]

I want to make the jump from att I'm just afraid of there coverage. Haha I so stuck....

If you are on ATT just go to TMobile and get a sim card and load it up with some prepaid minutes and find out.

 

[Old Stoneface]

You guys think T-Mobile can make a big enough push for the other two to bring back unlimited data? One can dream.... Haha thoughts?

Neither my wife nor I either want or need unlimited data, so I could not care less. I'm on a T-Mobile 500MB plan (500MB 4G, unlimited 2G thereafter). I've never used more than about 250MB. I feel they should make it available for people who do need it, or think they do, but the vast majority of wireless users have little or no need of unlimited data.

What I do want is no contract, BYOD, and the freedom to move from carrier-to-carrier as suits my need or whim. I also want reasonable international roaming and long-distance, and no extra charge for WiFi hotspotting or tethering. In other words: I want to just use the thing, w/o being taken to the cleaners every time I turn around. Outrageous, isn't it?

I have the nexus 5. But I don't want to have to port my number back and fourth. Kind of a hassle.

Buy a pre-paid SIM ($10) and one month of service ($30), forward your regular number over to your temp number, and test it.

Only problem might be that, with your regular number out-of-service, the forwarding may be cancelled. Sprint pulled that trick on me. Luckily, I was using separate handsets on each carrier (Sprint is CDMA), so I just turned my Sprint handset back on and re-initiated the CF. If the "at&t" beast pulls that, you'll have to swap SIMs back-and-forth to test the areas you want.

 

[chad783]

Whereabouts in Denver (city or metro area)? I've seen an iphone 5S and GS4 get little to no voice nor data INSIDE larger buildings near LoDo and capitol hill area, nor were the users able to use their hotspot to tether to company laptops. There was also 0 reception in a tokyo joes off Grant St.

Whats your experience so far?

We work in the Tech Center and the coverage is not too bad. 2-3 bars the most. We live in Parker which is about 10-15 minutes south of Denver and the coverage is better. Data speeds are crazy fast though. Even faster than my Century Link DSL speeds. Haven't had a drop call yet.

The Nexus 5 is so fast and responsive. Wife loves it as well. Happy wife=Happy life!

 

[21stNow]

I don't want to hijack this thread but since I am new too, I would like to know of any tips. Coming from the Verizon S3, I miss my battery % option and trying to get Dynamic Notifications and Light Flow to play nice with each other. Does the N5 have the ability to keep the notification light on for charging the phone for example? Light flow only has blinking option that works. If you have the 'always on' option, it never stays on.

Thanks in advance.

Battery Minder is an app that can give you the battery percentage for remaining life.

 

[Old Stoneface]

I don't want to hijack this thread but since I am new too, I would like to know of any tips. Coming from the Verizon S3, I miss my battery % option ...

Battery Notifier BT Free/Pro claims to be the lightest-weight battery monitoring app, imposing the least amount of battery consumption, itself. I'm using it on my HTC Sensation 4G. It's worked flawlessly for me.

 

[Superevangelist12]

I've been on AT&T for years, and really don't want to switch. But, when T-Mobile offered to pay my ETF, I called AT&T to threaten a switch... 46 minutes later I was give an instant $120 credit and enough monthly credits to take my bill down $50 a month for the next year.

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[dkhmwilliams]

I've been on AT&T for years, and really don't want to switch. But, when T-Mobile offered to pay my ETF, I called AT&T to threaten a switch... 46 minutes later I was give an instant $120 credit and enough monthly credits to take my bill down $50 a month for the next year.

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That's awesome.


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[gidgiddonihah]

No they didn't try to offer me anything at all but that's typical

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AT&T offered me 500$ worth of savings when I threatened to leave. It's what paid for my N5 .

Unlimited data is tempting though. I easily blow through my 2GB in a week with AT&T's LTE.

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[yfan]

Wow. Sounds like AT&T is really scared of T-Mobile stealing its customers. I like this. When providers fight, consumers win.

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[B. Diddy]

Wow. Sounds like AT&T is really scared of T-Mobile stealing its customers. I like this. When providers fight, consumers win.

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Yeah, but I can tell you that so far, Verizon doesn't seem to give a hoot. They could've cared less that I was leaving them after something like 14 or 15 years.

 

[yfan]

Yeah, but I can tell you that so far, Verizon doesn't seem to give a hoot. They could've cared less that I was leaving them after something like 14 or 15 years.

This is true. Verizon is banking on keeping their customers through their coverage and the fact that they are drunk on the idea that people don't want to give up that coverage even for a better deal for the pocketbook. The only thing that will crack Verizon is a lot more people doing what you did - enough to make them notice.

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