Update: Best Prepaid for Nexus 4?

[jdbii]

I didn't see it under the LG phones listed but didn't do it your way. Thanks. That is great!

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[jbreakfield]

I didn't see it under the LG phones listed but didn't do it your way. Thanks. That is great!

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I'm guessing they just don't have a full database list of all phones, but since it's AT&T's network, any unlocked GSM phone should work.

 

[anon(5719825)]

Also, don't get too excited, speeds are limited UP TO 4Mbps. AT&T always limits their prepaid plans.

 

[jdbii]

Also, don't get too excited, speeds are limited UP TO 4Mbps. AT&T always limits their prepaid plans.

Yes, 4Mbps is quite slow compared to Tmobile's speed, but it is nice to have the AT&T option out there for consumers and so long as it is fast enough to stream video then most will be happy. imo AT&T really had no choice but to make some kind of compromise like this to justify charging their postpaid customers so much more. There are a couple of good things about the plans, one of which is the data caps are soft caps. I also like the different price points options, with there being a $40 option, as well as having 7GB of data for $70 option. I think Tmobile remains the superior service for speed and value, but competition and options will benefit all N4 owners. Up until now, the only real N4 option was Tmo and hopefully Aio Wireless will be here to stay with good consistent service and no shortage of sim cards.

 

[anon(5719825)]

Yes, 4Mbps is quite slow compared to Tmobile's speed, but it is nice to have the AT&T option out there for consumers and so long as it is fast enough to stream video then most will be happy. imo AT&T really had no choice but to make some kind of compromise like this to justify charging their postpaid customers so much more. There are a couple of good things about the plans, one of which is the data caps are soft caps. I also like the different price points options, with there being a $40 option, as well as having 7GB of data for $70 option. I think Tmobile remains the superior service for speed and value, but competition and options will benefit all N4 owners. Up until now, the only real N4 option was Tmo and hopefully Aio Wireless will be here to stay with good consistent service and no shortage of sim cards.

They have a notice on the site stating that if you plan to stream music or videos, please use WiFi.

 

[jdbii]

They have a notice on the site stating that if you plan to stream music or videos, please use WiFi.

OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...........................that is one heck of a big strike..............i can already see the random throttling threads popping up like weeds in this forum.

 

[jdbii]

i don't quite get it -- why they advertise a certain thing if they don't mean it. if the prices of aio wireless are so close to margins already that they then have to request people use wifi then something is kind of out of whack. why advertise for a services and new customers if you are already factoring in that you can't meet demand. smh.

 

[chubb]

i don't quite get it -- why they advertise a certain thing if they don't mean it. if the prices of aio wireless are so close to margins already that they then have to request people use wifi then something is kind of out of whack. why advertise for a services and new customers if you are already factoring in that you can't meet demand. smh.

Its probably more AT&T's decision. They would rather have you on a contract type plan than prepaid. And limiting video streaming is one of the easier ways to get people to move over to them. Look at how straight talk works, I don't see any T-Mobile mnvos saying anything like that. Some just wont use the hspa+42 or 21 speed they limit you to plain 3g or edge. They don't say anything about using WiFi "whenever possible". But AT&T's Reason for doing this: More money for the same service.

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[jdbii]

I wish I could give Tmobile or Solavei my business. They are the best deal, best service, most transparent, and they've paved the way for customers to be free of unfair contracts but I can't get a signal from my house.

 

[dmcincubus]

I was using tmobile up until about a month ago. Switched to NET10.

NET10 has been wonderful other than their damn mms problem. I cannot receive mms messages unless I'm using a 3rd party app, like fb messenger or handcents.

 

[jdbii]

I was using tmobile up until about a month ago. Switched to NET10.

NET10 has been wonderful other than their damn mms problem. I cannot receive mms messages unless I'm using a 3rd party app, like fb messenger or handcents.

Same here, no complaints and actually pretty darn happy w/Net10. (I have Net10 AT&T sim). I had to switch from Tmobile since I was lucky to get 1 bar and Edge at home w/Tmo if I stood next to the window. Take 3 steps away, and forget about it, nada. It is so NICE anywhere in my house to have all bars and full H speed -- whatever that is -- but it usually about 1 or 2 Mbps which is fine and plenty fast to stream youtube. If Net10 remains as good as it has been for me this past month, I won't even consider aio wireless. BTW, really adorable picture. Looks like fun at the aquarium.

 

[jeremmar]

I went with the ST Sim and was throttled my first month of use while not even coming close to the 2gb limit. Customer service said it was due to using Google maps while on a trip! AND I learned my speed will never go back to "normal"!! I am throttled for the rest if my ST career!!!! No second chances, no warnings, just throttled!

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[dmcincubus]

Same here, no complaints and actually pretty darn happy w/Net10. (I have Net10 AT&T sim). I had to switch from Tmobile since I was lucky to get 1 bar and Edge at home w/Tmo if I stood next to the window. Take 3 steps away, and forget about it, nada. It is so NICE anywhere in my house to have all bars and full H speed -- whatever that is -- but it usually about 1 or 2 Mbps which is fine and plenty fast to stream youtube. If Net10 remains as good as it has been for me this past month, I won't even consider aio wireless. BTW, really adorable picture. Looks like fun at the aquarium.

Same here. I could step out of the house, roam the city and have full hspa + anywhere I went. Get home, get inside, nothing. So aggravating. Don't have that problem with net10.

Thanks for the compliment about the picture!

 

[sirrix]

I'd love to check it out! Shoot me an email, my user name at gmail.com

 

[ConTejas]

Yes chubb is correct. As long as there's at least $30 (or whatever your plan cost is) in your account it will be used on the due date. I usually buy in increments of $50 or $100, depending on the best value at the time of purchase. Any amount you put in simply adds to the value already there. For example, if you add $50, only $30 will be used, leaving $20 in your account. Then next month you add another $50, and now your account balance will be $40 after the next payment. So the 3rd month you don't need to do anything, and you will still have $10 left. Just make sure that at least the amount of your monthly plan is in your account on the due date. It really is that simple!

Ok, now I'm following how you get to $21 a month. My only question is where do you find a Tmobile $50 pre paid card for `$35 on Ebay? Perhaps I'm seaching the wrong key work (Tmobile refill, prepaid, etc) but all I see are a few cards for say ~ $29 for $30, $49 for $50, and the rest are MORE expensive than face value. I suppose that make sense for Europeans since the euro is stronger than the dollar. Know of a seller etc? Feel free to PM if you don't want to completely spill the beans. Appreciate it!

 

[tgp]

Ok, now I'm following how you get to $21 a month. My only question is where do you find a Tmobile $50 pre paid card for `$35 on Ebay? Perhaps I'm seaching the wrong key work (Tmobile refill, prepaid, etc) but all I see are a few cards for say ~ $29 for $30, $49 for $50, and the rest are MORE expensive than face value. I suppose that make sense for Europeans since the euro is stronger than the dollar. Know of a seller etc? Feel free to PM if you don't want to completely spill the beans. Appreciate it!

Those deals come and go. Start checking awhile before you need the refill, and check often.