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Galaxy Nexus Watering Hole

Kaat72 said:
Wanted to see that one. Why are you disappointed?
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Kindofa spoiler, maybe...not really.

It was a love story with a 10 minute(if that) battle. They tried for a climactic end with a what I think they would call a big reveal but it did not save the movie for me.
 
I just updated Facebook Messenger. Chat heads are very cool! I have a head on the screen right now as I type this that I can move anywhere if it is in the way.
 
I'm breaking the silence.


http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/12/verizon-confirms-device-payment-plan-coming-april-21st/

Look: we know many on Verizon aren't happy that the carrier has revealed plans to lengthen its upgrade intervals right as smartphone update season is hitting full stride. However, there may be a consolation prize. As of April 21st, "some devices" in its smartphone range, not just the existing tablets, will qualify for a Device Payment Plan that spreads out the full costs over the course of a year, letting those who crave the latest mobile hardware (presumably, you) upgrade without either having to sign a contract or pay everything up front. Sounds like a very UnCarrier thing to do, doesn't it? Not quite, unfortunately. The carrier tells us that these payments sit on top of existing service plans, not inside them -- the base service rate won't go down in year two. T-Mobile will remain the better bargain for anyone constantly replacing handsets, then, but those on Verizon will at least have a degree of freedom.
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http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/12/4219102/verizon-one-year-payment-plans-smartphones

In addition to the dour news that Verizon will be strictly enforcing a 24-month upgrade cycle, the company is extending a small olive branch. Customers who want to get a new phone before their contract is up (or, presumably, anytime) will be able to do so without paying the full device cost up front. Instead, Verizon will let consumers sign up for a "Device Payment Plan" that will break up the full retail price into monthly payments over the course of a year. A Verizon spokesperson tells The Verge that smartphones and tablets costing more than $349.99 will be eligible, but there's also a $24 "finance charge, billed at $2 each month."

The plan was originally leaked by Droid-Life earlier today, and it's mainly an extension of a program Verizon already offered for tablets. As Engadget notes, the plan is completely separate from the device subsidy costs built-into Verizon's standard contract costs. That makes Verizon's device payment plan a different beast entirely from T-Mobile's "Uncarrier" plans, which separate device subsidies from plan costs. Still, it could make upgrading early a little easier (if a little more expensive in the long run) for those who don't want to pay full retail price at the register.
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It's still cheaper to have an extra line, and use that for upgrades, and looks like Verizon isn't discounting their service, which I guess isn't a big surprise. But for folks on a single line trying to hold on to their unlimited plan, this is one way to help them spread out the cost of a new phone I suppose.

Wow, I just saw the 24 month thing. Doesn't that qualify as a material adverse change?
 
^ Verizon is getting more greedy. Some of the most expensive plans in the wireless business and now they're increasing profits by extending upgrade periods. They will extend profit margins even further by offering this payment plan because now they will get a few customers that will use that and never buy a subsidized phone but all the while pay the full plan prices which have a built-in profit margin to cover the subsidized prices.

I WILL be finding an alternative to Verizon this fall.
 
MSUgEEk said:
I WILL be finding an alternative to Verizon this fall.
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Good luck with that!

Yeah I just compiled a list of all the value reducing things they have done in the last 3.5 years basically. 8 different actions, all which have reduced value in their plans.
 
MSUgEEk said:
Still havent found a reason, at least not any that would justify NOT to cut my wireless bill in HALF. ;) I live in a marginal 3G area at best anyway.
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Honestly, I'm not sure how it works with ST other than "primary" GSM customers get preference with data. I can always use wifi at home and likely at work, so it's not a huge problem for me. Streaming/navigation while on trips though is another issue....
 
Just be aware that with straight talk, you cannot buy AT&T sim cards any more. They apparently had a falling out and now the only gsm option is t-mobile.
 
I so badly want to leave Verizon, but I pay for my Mom's phone and where she lives I'm pretty sure T-mobile is almost worthless.
 
Come on, T-Mobile, expand Nashville's 4G down the I-24 corridor to Chattanooga. PLEASE :o


EDIT: Nvm, Nashville is apparently 3G only and we're 300 feet away from 2G coverage only. No thank you...
 
I am very hopeful that you folks that don't have T-Mobile coverage get it because Verizon is just so expensive. We pay 100 a month (took a two year contract plan just before they converted solely to unlimited everything) for two phones and apart from inside certain buildings, service is great. Plus we get 4G LTE (thanks to the hacking/modding community) on our N4s that is currently superior to Verizon 4G LTE speeds.

How's everyone's Saturday?

Going to ChuckECheese's for a buddies 5-year-old birthday party. Yippie!

jmar
 
I think DC is slated to be one of the first with LTE from T-Mo, but aside from that, I assume it has pretty good HSPA+ coverage anyway.
Just need to get the wife on board!
 
IHateMyTreo said:
So anyone have a suggestion for what I would like to do?

Can I go on a plane and hook my phone up to GoGo wifi, and then use that connection by bluetooth or wifi to my laptop, and then to my tablet when the laptop battery dies? I paid for the wifi once for the whole flight and believe that I should be able to use it on both my devices in sequence (not simultaneously of course). Is this legit under TOS (if not, then mea culpa) and do-able?
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Yes. I do this all the time. In fact, I can even share a gogo connection with my wife. The limitation is that only one device at a time can be connected. When a new device logs on, the other one is automatically logged off.
 
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