bpm1966
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I'm shocked at how ambiguous the marketing of these phones has become.
Me too. Everywhere phones are being sold, I see big displays for iPhone and Android but nothing for Windows phones.
I'm shocked at how ambiguous the marketing of these phones has become.
Bro I'm not spending $600+ for an unlocked phone when I don't need an unlocked phone. The phone won't even be kept for more than 2-3 years so why not pay $200 on contract with my upgrade?..Wait, you blame MS for YOU confining yourself to a carrier hamster wheel? LoL Keep that wheel spinning so you can get whatever treat they see fit to give you. Get off the wheel and you don't have to worry about those things.
Bro I'm not spending $600+ for an unlocked phone when I don't need an unlocked phone. The phone won't even be kept for more than 2-3 years so why not pay $200 on contract with my upgrade?..
I hate to break it to you, but if you are paying $200 with a contracted plan you are still paying $600+ for a phone. Compare current uncoupled plan pricing to yours and factor in the device, it appears you might be surprised. Get that flagship a month after release from Amazon for $0.01 on contract then you are in better shape.
On average you're paying $20-30 a month extra for that on contact phone in my experience.
It all depends upon the particular unlocked phone. My Moto X Pure Edition is unlocked and unbranded. I can use it on any US carrier.That really depends on what plan you have. I have an unlimited plan on at&t and I used over 30 GB of data for a few months when I traveled a lot. No way an unlocked phone would be cheaper for me in that scenario.
I really wish people would stop posting this stuff as a universal truth. I have a friend on TMobile and they have all kinds of signal problems not just at home but on the road. They buy unlocked phones and tell me how great it is. Then they can't get a signal. Sorry I'm an adult with important stuff to do. I need my data and a signal. I realize people living in different areas with better coverage by other providers and different usage habits can save a bundle by buying unlocked. But that is not true for everyone.
It all depends upon the particular unlocked phone. My Moto X Pure Edition is unlocked and unbranded. I can use it on any US carrier.
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That's true. If I were to travel extensively, I could easily swap the SIM.Yeah but if a carrier doesn't have good signal coverage in your area that won't do you any good. at&t coverage is good in the places where I am and TMobile has some issues. Based on posts on this forum there are some places in the midwest where at&t has issues and Verizon is king of the hill. It all depends on your local market and the places you travel.
That really depends on what plan you have. I have an unlimited plan on at&t and I used over 30 GB of data for a few months when I traveled a lot. No way an unlocked phone would be cheaper for me in that scenario.
I really wish people would stop posting this stuff as a universal truth. I have a friend on TMobile and they have all kinds of signal problems not just at home but on the road. They buy unlocked phones and tell me how great it is. Then they can't get a signal. Sorry I'm an adult with important stuff to do. I need my data and a signal. I realize people living in different areas with better coverage by other providers and different usage habits can save a bundle by buying unlocked. But that is not true for everyone.
That really depends on what plan you have. I have an unlimited plan on at&t and I used over 30 GB of data for a few months when I traveled a lot. No way an unlocked phone would be cheaper for me in that scenario.
I really wish people would stop posting this stuff as a universal truth... ...They buy unlocked phones and tell me how great it is... ...Sorry I'm an adult with important stuff to do... ...But that is not true for everyone.
Slightly off topic: Went to my local AT&T store to check out the 649XL display model. I have to say that I really like the 5.7 screen size, which I believe is the same as the 950XL screen. The salesperson didn't try to discourage me from a Windows phone. She was very helpful and told me that I can keep my old number when I switch from Verizon.
I hate to break it to you, but if you are paying $200 with a contracted plan you are still paying $600+ for a phone. Compare current uncoupled plan pricing to yours and factor in the device, it appears you might be surprised. Get that flagship a month after release from Amazon for $0.01 on contract then you are in better shape.
I am on the next plan (I know I'm paying the full price) but my plan with taxes is WAY cheaper than contact. I pay $70.00 a month with 30 gigs. I don't care about forking over the money for the phone but not all of us can spew out 6-700 clams on a phone. I really hope ATT does have the 950XL, there's a deal they have going on now Trade in your old phone and get a 300.00 credit towards the new one and if you add a tablet it's 200.00 towards it!!! That's $500.00 for the XL and I'll get my surface pro 3, the bill goes to 100.00 but I'll be happier than a in
ATT doesn't carry the SP3. Just the S3.
Don't get why att is getting EVERYTHING they're no better than any other carrier as far as updates or support
Hey guys and dolls! I went to an ATT store and "inquired" about my upgrade. When they asked me what I was going to pick out, I asked about the XL the rep looked at me like I said a peewee human secret word. She said it's not available, but hold on let me ask when you can come in to pre order. When she came back she said come in towards the beginning of November and the 950 XL will be available for pre-order. I asked so the 950 XL will be available, she nodded yes and I danced out of that ATT store like Jack Nicholson in Anger Management ������