Thinking about a new cell phone? Thinking of Verizon??

[GX4SEVEND]

Just wanted to throw this out there.........If you guys have any questions regarding anything with Verizon feel free to ask me questions. I will do my best to answer them.


Also for businesses......if youre looking into Verizon or already have Verizon and need some help please feel free to PM me with anything you might need.

 

[andyman32392]

I have Verizon. I have the unlimited data plan on my phone, which from my understanding, is not capped. I have read that Verizon is going to add a cap to their data plans. So will people who already have unlimited data get a grandfather clause, meaning they will still get unlimited and only new customers have a cap?

 

[K.C.]

Recently jumped onto Android....love it!!

Not a Verizon Subscriber though.

Haven't heard anything bad about Verizon except that it's pricey.

 

[GX4SEVEND]

I have Verizon. I have the unlimited data plan on my phone, which from my understanding, is not capped. I have read that Verizon is going to add a cap to their data plans. So will people who already have unlimited data get a grandfather clause, meaning they will still get unlimited and only new customers have a cap?

No talks about capping it yet. If you have the unlimited plan, you will be grandfathered in until you upgrade or change devices.

 

[challenger]

I just bought an Iphone 4, I love it so much! IMO its the only option, Androids are inconsistent in quality, and also worth, when you decide to buy the new thing 1-2 years from now, I guarantee you will get more out of the Iphone than the Droid. Just my 2 cents :bat:

 

[wiretie44]

iPhone 4 on Verizon patiently waited and was well worth it plus with tapatalk you can easily view most forums including t4r!!!!!

 

[Clemsonfan15]

I thought there was a "cap" on Verizon's "unlimited" plan. A high cap, but still a cap. I tether my laptop to my phone using PDAnet when I'm on the road and still haven't reached the cap, so it's pretty high.

I don't see why the iPhone gets all the hype. It really doesn't offer anything special and does not allow for customization.

I like Android because they are constantly coming out with new products and they keep getting faster and faster.

I have the original Droid and am looking forward to upgrading probably at the end of this year. Unless a new iPhone comes out that is much better than the competition I think I'll stick with Android.

 

[broncosi]

typically the known, non discussed cap on the unlimited plans is 5GB.

 

[GX4SEVEND]

I thought there was a "cap" on Verizon's "unlimited" plan. A high cap, but still a cap. I tether my laptop to my phone using PDAnet when I'm on the road and still haven't reached the cap, so it's pretty high.

Technically PDAnet isnt an authorized app and they can track the data and wont be very happy.

There is no cap on the unlimited plans. The "cap" at 5gb is referring to the air cards that use to be on an "unlimited plan" but was really a 5gb plan. Thats why they no longer have it.

Long ago they use to have a true unlimited plan for aircards. Didn't last very long.

 

[Clemsonfan15]

Why isn't it a "authorized" app? Does that mean the rest of the apps in the market are not authorized either?

How would they track the data usage and what would the consequences be?

 

[GX4SEVEND]

Why isn't it a "authorized" app? Does that mean the rest of the apps in the market are not authorized either?

How would they track the data usage and what would the consequences be?

Its not authorized because it allows you to tether for free. That isn't what Verizon allows you to do. Thats data you are supposed to pay for. Data is tracked by usage on the phone as well as data being tethered.

If they catch you they can cancel your contract.

 

[Thai]

Thanks for the answers! I am on Sprint now...been with them for >10 years. I recently dumped my Android phone (Samsung Epic 4G) and went back to my Sanyo flip phone for better reception (+ Ipod Touch 4G). I may eventually go to Verizon down the road when Iphone comes out compatible with LTE (Iphone 5 maybe?). But, definitely, i may have to jump earlier if Verizon is going to institute a cap!

As for the debate b/w Android vs. Apple, i had both...Apple won. Android is OK, but it does not nearly have the amount of apps available. Not only is Apple apps more populated, but you have CHOICES among a type of app. Whatever you search for, you have choices to choose from. On Android market, you are lucky to have 2 choices...most of the time, just one.

Another problem with Android (for me) was when i downloaded a movie. It took forever! With Itunes, i can download a movie via my very-fast laptop using the laptop processor...and then the transfer to my Ipod is quick and easy. With Android, you have to rely on the phone's processor to download a movie...and this takes a lot more time to do. Yes, it is nice to have everything on your phone, but Itunes make downloading quicker, which (for me) is more important.

The last issue with Android is that everything on the market nowadays is geared to Apple products. This is changing i know. However, currently, all car electronics work well with Apple, and ****ty with Android phones. I never got my Samsung Epic (at the time, top notch Android phone) to work well with my Prius entertainment system...USB connection sucked, BT Audio streaming sucked. On my wife's Acura, it did not even recognize the phone!

I hope the best for Android, but i am sticking with Apple after 6 months of Android. I do wish that Apple would send their Iphone to Sprint...would make my life much easier than having to switch to Verizon.

 

[Trevloc]

thai... that was amazing.

i currently have the android system and it bugs me how many errors there are with it. you get an app and it forces close, takes forever to download the app in the first place. my bluetooth is also not as effecient as i feel it should be. but i just figured that it was a part of life.

my sister recently upgraded to the iphone. and i was thinking about doing that as well considering i have never had any problems with apple. i just cant see to jusify spending the money they want for the iphone right now. and my droid is only about 9 months old. then again 9months is like saying i got my phone in 1960.

 

[Mark86]

I am not sure if Verizon is doing the same, but I read many articles about how AT&T is tracking users who "illegally" tether and then sending out threatening letters. They are threatening to switch these people to the additional $20/month tethering 4gb plan.

 

[Clemsonfan15]

I hope I don't get a letter. Maybe they won't notice since I don't use it that much.

 

[Thai]

I hope I don't get a letter. Maybe they won't notice since I don't use it that much.

I am sure that one of the mods can send 05LTD your personal email and name for a small fee!!

 

[Clemsonfan15]

Ha. Wouldn't that be nice of y'all.

05LTD- In your opinion what's the best phone on the market right now?

 

[GX4SEVEND]

Thats a very subjective question but here are my thoughts......

It all comes down to what you're used to and what platform you like and what you're wanting the phone to do.

Apple makes a great product and a very well built phone. Alot of people either already are a Mac user or are comfortable with itunes so an iPhone is a natural choice for them. Also has a huge after market following for accessories.

Droid is the number one selling platform in the world today. There are a ton of options instead of just one. More customizing options as well.

Wether it be Apple or Droid, you really can't go wrong. Just be sure to pick the device thats right for you. 90% of issues are either user error, or the person thinks the device should be doing something it isn't capable of to begin with. Don't sit and wait for the latest and greatest to come out because you'll be waiting forever because they are out doing one another on a very fast pace.


Best phones right now I would say......iPhone4 (obvious reasons), Droid X (least returned phone and least amount of problems hands down), Thunderbolt (4G is pretty damn fast)

 

[Thai]

BTW, i had a chance to check out Thunderbolt yesterday...very nice!! LTE on Verizon is VERY fast...significantly faster than Sprint 4G. I did the speedtest app and Verizon LTE easily got 8-10 Mbps download and 32 Mbps upload. The upload speed is unreal!! I checked to see if it was a misread, but it got that consistently! My Samsung Epic 4G got around 7 Mbps download and much lower upload (forgot exact number). It looks like i may go to Verizon LTE down the road...wow!

 

[durrell]

I have a rooted Droid and use Wireless Tether. I've never been throttled, but my boss has. I read a really good article awhile back about exactly how/when/why Verizon will throttle you, but can't find it now.

I like Verizon for the most part. They are a bit pricy and their service has been a little more sketchy than normal here lately, but they're leaps and bounds better than Sprint or AT&T/T-Mo in this area.