Upgrading to GNex, what happens to my data plan?

[jazzbassist1]

Hi guys,

So I am currently the owner of a 16-month-old Droid X, for which I have an unlimited data plan. Lately, my phone has been crapping out on me due to old hardware, so I was looking at buying a Galaxy Nexus either through Craigslist or Ebay, depending on where I can get a better deal. I want to purchase it off-contract so that I can get another upgrade in December when my 2 year contract expires.

The problem I'm having is understanding how my data contract works. If I were to buy a Galaxy Nexus and activate it on my current plan, would I have access to LTE data? And if so, would it be unlimited? Would activating a 4G phone on my 3G data plan affect my contract at all? I figure someone else has gone through this as well, so I thought I'd ask before I dropped a couple (hundred) bucks on a phone that I might not be able to use. Thanks for all your help!

 

[metz65]

I upgrade from my X to the Nexus 3 weeks ago, and nothing changed. If you have unlimited data and upgrade, you still have unlimited data. 3g ,LTE it doesn't matter unlimited is unlimited.

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[jazzbassist1]

I upgrade from my X to the Nexus 3 weeks ago, and nothing changed. If you have unlimited data and upgrade, you still have unlimited data. 3g ,LTE it doesn't matter unlimited is unlimited.

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This is fantastic news. Thanks for the help!

 

[bigguy_132]

To further clarify the only time you have to worry is when you downgrade to a dumbphone then upgrade to smartphone later on then you will have take the 2 GB etc options. As long as you stay on a smartphone it doesn't matter if its 3G or 4G you will keep your unlimited data.

 

[pauldroidr2d2]

To further clarify the only time you have to worry is when you downgrade to a dumbphone then upgrade to smartphone later on then you will have take the 2 GB etc options. As long as you stay on a smartphone it doesn't matter if its 3G or 4G you will keep your unlimited data.

At least for now that is.

 

[yosteve]

Do not let anyone at vzw tell you that you can't keep your unlimited plan. Tell them they're misinformed and hang up and call again.