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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2015 14:57:32 GMT -5
I still have my galaxy 3 that was outdated when I got it 2 years ago. It still works fine. Every now and then there is an issue with the GPS. Mainly I just use it for normal texting and talking. I occasionally check emails on it and maybe look something up but typically use my surface or kindle for that stuff. IPhones seem to have a lot problems. At least it seems that way to me. People are always saying they have issues after only a year or so. This is one reason why I refuse to purchase one. Seems ridiculous to have to replace a phone that often. I've had my S3 for almost 3 years now. Works great. I bought a spare of the same off Craigslist a while back for $100 because I thought it was hosed (kept turning on and off) but I removed the power switch and it's fine again. Just have to do some funky stuff to turn it on but I never shut it off so not a big deal. Just got a brand new in the sealed box iphone 4s for $90 off eBay. Lots of spares now!
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Post by CCL on Aug 1, 2015 18:43:10 GMT -5
I still have my galaxy 3 that was outdated when I got it 2 years ago. It still works fine. Every now and then there is an issue with the GPS. Mainly I just use it for normal texting and talking. I occasionally check emails on it and maybe look something up but typically use my surface or kindle for that stuff. IPhones seem to have a lot problems. At least it seems that way to me. People are always saying they have issues after only a year or so. This is one reason why I refuse to purchase one. Seems ridiculous to have to replace a phone that often. My Galaxy S3 was a great phone! Had it for a little over two years and still worked well, but the battery life was decreasing rapidly so I upgraded to the 5 a couple of months ago. I love the Galaxy phones. I've had the first one, the 3, and now the 5. I just buy a new battery when mine does that. $11 from Amazon.
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Post by Opti on Aug 1, 2015 22:57:40 GMT -5
My cell is $35 a month and has a keyboard. How is it just $35/mo.? Or is that just your share of a family plan?
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Post by Opti on Aug 1, 2015 23:04:49 GMT -5
My friend has the new iPhone. She told me that iphones will only last for 800 charges. With the way folks plug in their phones, that equates to about two years, more or less. But she loves her Apple products.
Good to know. My cellphones will last forever because I turn them off a lot.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2015 8:15:06 GMT -5
My cell is $35 a month and has a keyboard. How is it just $35/mo.? Or is that just your share of a family plan? Ting, Virgin Mobile, Boost, Straight Talk...there are lots of inexpensive no-contract plans. I pay around $40/month for two smart phones with Ting.
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Post by dannylion on Aug 2, 2015 8:48:38 GMT -5
I just got my Ting bill for July: $7.89.
And I have a shiny Galaxy S5 that I bought new from Ting for about $250 (thanks to a link provided by our own MPL).
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Post by TheHaitian on Aug 2, 2015 9:05:45 GMT -5
What is this "Ting" you all talk about?
Now I am wondering if I should not have paid $100 extra to get the 6 Plus instead....
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Post by 973beachbum on Aug 2, 2015 9:32:27 GMT -5
My cell is $35 a month and has a keyboard. How is it just $35/mo.? Or is that just your share of a family plan? There are a few cheap prepaid wireless companies in this area. I have also never heard of Ting so it probably isn't an option here. The one I hear about the most is Cricket. I have no idea if it is great for smart phones but the people I know who have it LOVE it. I should say they have wifi most places so surfing the web on wifi doesn't even need the plan. My DD says that she uses wifi probably 99% of the time at this point. We do have data but it really isn't necessary for us IMO.
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Post by joemilitary on Aug 2, 2015 10:05:54 GMT -5
What is this "Ting" you all talk about? Now I am wondering if I should not have paid $100 extra to get the 6 Plus instead....
Carl- Ting is a company that uses the sprint network, so first check sprint coverage in your area
Ting charges you for actual use for the month----like how many texts messages you send / receive per month; how many minutes per month you use voice, and how much data you use. They have different tiers of plans, check this link ting.com/rates
They also charge $6 per device flat too
Also it's all done remotely too....no physical person (like internet banking but with cell service)......you can call a person at customer service, but there are no kiosks or stores......so they will mail you a SIM card and you have to install it yourself
Hope that makes sense. We were planning to do this, but wife wanted to keep her cell phone number, and our current plan isn't too bad with a military discount----about $85 per month for both of us to share 3 GB of Data and unlimited talk / text with AT & T
Also there is a link to get some kind of rebate (of course granted that someone "referred" you....but someone on the boards can "refer" you I am sure if you go this way (they get $$ too for referring you))
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2015 10:26:35 GMT -5
How is it just $35/mo.? Or is that just your share of a family plan? There are a few cheap prepaid wireless companies in this area. I have also never heard of Ting so it probably isn't an option here. The one I hear about the most is Cricket. I have no idea if it is great for smart phones but the people I know who have it LOVE it. I should say they have wifi most places so surfing the web on wifi doesn't even need the plan. My DD says that she uses wifi probably 99% of the time at this point. We do have data but it really isn't necessary for us IMO. If Sprint works in your area, Ting will too.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2015 10:28:50 GMT -5
What is this "Ting" you all talk about? Now I am wondering if I should not have paid $100 extra to get the 6 Plus instead....
Carl- Ting is a company that uses the sprint network, so first check sprint coverage in your area
Ting charges you for actual use for the month----like how many texts messages you send / receive per month; how many minutes per month you use voice, and how much data you use. They have different tiers of plans, check this link ting.com/rates
They also charge $6 per device flat too
Also it's all done remotely too....no physical person (like internet banking but with cell service)......you can call a person at customer service, but there are no kiosks or stores......so they will mail you a SIM card and you have to install it yourself
Hope that makes sense. We were planning to do this, but wife wanted to keep her cell phone number, and our current plan isn't too bad with a military discount----about $85 per month for both of us to share 3 GB of Data and unlimited talk / text with AT & T
Also there is a link to get some kind of rebate (of course granted that someone "referred" you....but someone on the boards can "refer" you I am sure if you go this way (they get $$ too for referring you))
You keep your number when you switch over to Ting. I think it's a law that they have to let you keep your number now no matter what companies you're switching between.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2015 10:35:27 GMT -5
I use StraightTalk and it is actually $30 a month.
I hate phones, so I use the thing for making essential calls, calling my mom, and for household emergencies.
I use a cell because it is cheaper than a landline.
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Post by 973beachbum on Aug 2, 2015 10:50:56 GMT -5
If I were to look at a map I'm sure Sprint would say their coverage is as good as any other carriers. In real life Sprint suck's donkey balls in the coverage part. No one I have ever met who had them here in NJ was happy. In this day and age it surprises me that a cell phone company can stay in business with so many of their users not able to get or keep a connection.
I have heard people who liked Cricket and TMobile is fine but pricey IMO. The first three lines arent bad but it is line 4 and 5 that are super cheap. For just one line IMO it isn't much less than Verizon or AT&T.
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Post by MJ2.0 on Aug 2, 2015 13:46:32 GMT -5
I have Republic Wireless and they use Sprint towers... the suckage is real.
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Post by TheHaitian on Aug 2, 2015 13:52:47 GMT -5
I have Republic Wireless and they use Sprint towers... the suckage is real. Sorry! My bill last month was $320 for 7 phones : comes to about ~45/phone 30 GB Unlimited text and talk I figure it is not a bad deal at all and also I am lazy (been with them 12 years). But I seriously need to look into it I guess one the contracts start expiring.
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Post by joemilitary on Aug 2, 2015 14:22:55 GMT -5
I have Republic Wireless and they use Sprint towers... the suckage is real. Sorry! My bill last month was $320 for 7 phones : comes to about ~45/phone 30 GB Unlimited text and talk I figure it is not a bad deal at all and also I am lazy (been with them 12 years). But I seriously need to look into it I guess one the contracts start expiring.
7 phones??!!?? Does the dog have one too? and you all have a back up phone?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2015 14:29:21 GMT -5
I have Republic Wireless and they use Sprint towers... the suckage is real. Around here, AT&T is the one that sucks. Verizon and Sprint are both good.
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Post by TheHaitian on Aug 2, 2015 14:31:26 GMT -5
Sorry! My bill last month was $320 for 7 phones : comes to about ~45/phone 30 GB Unlimited text and talk I figure it is not a bad deal at all and also I am lazy (been with them 12 years). But I seriously need to look into it I guess one the contracts start expiring.
7 phones??!!?? Does the dog have one too? and you all have a back up phone?
Lol that is funny! 1 - Me (iPhone 6) 2 - My wife (iPhone 6) 3 - My mother in law (iPhone 5s) 4 - My mom (iPhone 4s) 5 - My step dad (iPhone 4s) 6 - My brother (iPhone 4s) 7 - My sister (iPhone 4s)
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 2, 2015 15:40:19 GMT -5
You really do support your family.
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Post by TheHaitian on Aug 2, 2015 16:01:37 GMT -5
You really do support your family. Lol, that is one way to look at it
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 2, 2015 16:22:11 GMT -5
You take your responsibilities seriously
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2015 16:58:41 GMT -5
My Galaxy S3 was a great phone! Had it for a little over two years and still worked well, but the battery life was decreasing rapidly so I upgraded to the 5 a couple of months ago. I love the Galaxy phones. I've had the first one, the 3, and now the 5. I just buy a new battery when mine does that. $11 from Amazon. I bought my Blackberry Torch in 2011. Last year, the battery stopped holding a charge for a long time. I didn't care what newer phones were like, I didn't want to give my phone up. You could navigate and use it with the touchscreen or use the physical keys and buttons. I used the buttons and keys the most. I ordered a battery from Amazon, it wasn't much better. Earlier this year, it got to where I couldn't even make a call, the phone would lose all power and shut off even if I'd just taken it off the charger. I needed a new phone. Lucky for me, Blackberry came out with the Blackberry Classic late last year, and it has physical keys. I REALLY do not want a touchscreen only phone (call me old, lol), so I got the Classic. The biggest downside is that a lot of apps don't work for Blackberry phones, but I'm not into apps anyway. I can see why Blackberry phones were so popular with corporations and "business people", too bad I don't have any business. LOL! And I like that it's not the same old Samsung and Iphone everyone else has. I don't upgrade my phones until they're falling apart. I hope this one lasts a few years.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2015 17:12:35 GMT -5
I have Republic Wireless and they use Sprint towers... the suckage is real. Sorry! My bill last month was $320 for 7 phones : comes to about ~45/phone 30 GB Unlimited text and talk I figure it is not a bad deal at all and also I am lazy (been with them 12 years). But I seriously need to look into it I guess one the contracts start expiring. AT&T's pricing has gotten really complicated. I use to sign contracts, but this go 'round I got a better deal on the shared data plans by using the Next plan instead of a contract or even paying cash for the phone. The price for the phone is still the same as if I'd paid cash, but I get more data for less money. The only contract is to pay for the phone (no interest), so I can leave AT&T at any time, I just have to pay whatever I still owe on the phone. The 2-year contracts had different (worse) data plans. Did you compare the options when you got your new phones? And have you checked on whether your employer has an agreement where you can get a corporate discount? I'm a peon and I get a corporate discount. I guess I should've double-checked that you said you're with AT&T before I typed this post.
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Post by Miss Tequila on Aug 2, 2015 19:09:28 GMT -5
Why doesn't anyone ever eat dog food in retirement?
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Post by msventoux on Aug 2, 2015 19:30:12 GMT -5
Why doesn't anyone ever eat dog food in retirement? Cats are so much more loving and generous than dogs and don't mind sharing their food.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Aug 2, 2015 19:31:31 GMT -5
My Galaxy S3 was a great phone! Had it for a little over two years and still worked well, but the battery life was decreasing rapidly so I upgraded to the 5 a couple of months ago. I love the Galaxy phones. I've had the first one, the 3, and now the 5. I just buy a new battery when mine does that. $11 from Amazon. Sure, but new things are nice, too! And welcome! :-)
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Post by Opti on Aug 5, 2015 23:47:18 GMT -5
NJ peeps, how good, bad, or indifferent is T-mobile? Since I plan to drop my landline when I finally get a smartphone, I do need very reliable unlike my current cellphone. I will not go with Virgin Mobile again, mainly because the coverage is nowhere near as good as AT&T and Verizon.
One option is to see if my Dad (Verizon) or a friend might add me on to their plan. I have not priced T-Mobile yet, but AT&T options are cheaper for me than Verizon to my knowledge - because it will just be me, one line, no employer discount.
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Post by movingforward on Aug 6, 2015 8:16:00 GMT -5
Does anyone use Ting? It seems like it would save me a lot of money. I don't use that much data each month. How does Ting work though - do you use a carrier like AT&T or whatever is in your area? I was a little confused when I looked at the website.
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Post by thyme4change on Aug 6, 2015 8:21:27 GMT -5
Why doesn't anyone ever eat dog food in retirement? Cans of dog food cost twice what a can of cat food costs. It would be cheaper to eat Spam or the lowest grade tuna than to eat dog food.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2015 9:06:04 GMT -5
Does anyone use Ting? It seems like it would save me a lot of money. I don't use that much data each month. How does Ting work though - do you use a carrier like AT&T or whatever is in your area? I was a little confused when I looked at the website. I use Ting. It uses Sprints towers primarily, but roams on Verizon.
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