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Verizon uses a technology not supported outside the US (or at least not widely supported).
Verizon is shutting down its CDMA network on December 31, and they say 99% of their customers have already migrated to phones that follow the usual international standards.
Has anyone who is thinking about going with T-Mobile considered Mint Mobile? They use the T-Mobile network and offer a plan that looks like this (along with other lower level options):
$30/Month each line; up to 5 lines
Unlimited Nationwide Talk & Text
35GB of 5G if available in your area and your phone is capable; 4G LTE or slower after cap (again, depends)
Free international calls to Mexico and Canada
5GB Mobile Hotspot
WiFi Calling and Text
I have been with Cricket (ATT network) for years and haven't had any complaints. Less than half the cost of a plan with ATT.
Google Fi has piqued my interest, too with its affordable pricing, ability to switch networks on the fly, free high-speed data in over 200 countries, and other features.
I am just curious if anyone has considered going with an MVNO or other alternative.
Has anyone who is thinking about going with T-Mobile considered Mint Mobile? They use the T-Mobile network and offer a plan that looks like this (along with other lower level options):
$30/Month each line; up to 5 lines
Unlimited Nationwide Talk & Text
35GB of 5G if available in your area and your phone is capable; 4G LTE or slower after cap (again, depends)
Free international calls to Mexico and Canada
5GB Mobile Hotspot
WiFi Calling and Text
I have been with Cricket (ATT network) for years and haven't had any complaints. Less than half the cost of a plan with ATT.
Google Fi has piqued my interest, too with its affordable pricing, ability to switch networks on the fly, free high-speed data in over 200 countries, and other features.
I am just curious if anyone has considered going with an MVNO or other alternative.
I intermittently use Mint Mobile when they have deals and I have had a great experience around here.
I'm currently on AT&T Prepaid and they have a current deal where it's $300/year for 16 GB/month when you prepay for the entire year.
Since I use the rest of the Google productivity stuff I switched to Google Fi, which uses end‑to‑end encryption on T-mobile, U.S Cellular, and secure Wi-Fi connections. So far, so good.
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Since I use the rest of the Google productivity stuff I switched to Google Fi, which uses end‑to‑end encryption on T-mobile, U.S Cellular, and secure Wi-Fi connections. So far, so good.
Thanks for sharing your positive experience with Google Fi. Are there any analytics that allow you to see how much time you spend connected/using each network? I am just curious to know how often a person on Google Fi in the Triangle area would use U.S. Cellular.
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Has anyone who is thinking about going with T-Mobile considered Mint Mobile? They use the T-Mobile network and offer a plan that looks like this (along with other lower level options):
$30/Month each line; up to 5 lines
Unlimited Nationwide Talk & Text
35GB of 5G if available in your area and your phone is capable; 4G LTE or slower after cap (again, depends)
Free international calls to Mexico and Canada
5GB Mobile Hotspot
WiFi Calling and Text
I have been with Cricket (ATT network) for years and haven't had any complaints. Less than half the cost of a plan with ATT.
Google Fi has piqued my interest, too with its affordable pricing, ability to switch networks on the fly, free high-speed data in over 200 countries, and other features.
I am just curious if anyone has considered going with an MVNO or other alternative.
My kids and I all have had Mint Mobile for 3 years or so. We were pretty much looking for the cheapest option. We pay $200 (including taxes) per year per person. We each get up to 4 GB of data per month. Talk and text are free. Once you hit 4 GB it slows down. (My kids could tell you about that; I never come close to using all my data. )
Overall, we don't have complaints. There are a few places where we don't get service while someone with AT&T or Verizon might. But it doesn't happen often for me, mostly rural places. I remember it happening a few times while camping. I think it's as good as the T-Mobile network. My husband has T-Mobile (he locked into $22/mo. deal years ago), and I don't think he's ever had service when I haven't.
They do offer some deals around Black Friday/Christmas (or at least they did last year) where you get some months free. In general, I think you only sign up for 3 months at first, so you can see if you like it. I've never had any issues with them as a company or customer service, etc.
They do offer some deals around Black Friday/Christmas (or at least they did last year) where you get some months free. In general, I think you only sign up for 3 months at first, so you can see if you like it. I've never had any issues with them as a company or customer service, etc.
Yeah during the holidays there's always a buy 3 month, get 3 months free promo for Mint Mobile or something like that
Thanks for sharing your positive experience with Google Fi. Are there any analytics that allow you to see how much time you spend connected/using each network? I am just curious to know how often a person on Google Fi in the Triangle area would use U.S. Cellular.
There may be some existing feature or app that records what network you're on. I haven't come across it, though - nor have I looked. From what I've read, U.S. Cellular partners with Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile - which one(s) where I've no idea.
I was heading in Mint Mobile's direction initially.
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