iPhone in the USA
May 1, 2010 | 6:17 am
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 36
iPhone in the USA
Hi,
My iPhone is unlocked, and I had planned to use mrsimcard.com when I go to SF in August but that has been nerfed and there is no way in hell I am paying $120usd for 300mb of data.
My question is, what if any are my alternatives (calls, texts etc I don't care about at all) but what I need is a decent data cap.
(Could I for example, as I own the device go into AT&T and say I want the iPhone plan and give them my cc details or will they require bank info etc and proof of address)
(Been reading and still reading relevant threads on here)
Any help would be excellent.
Thanks,
UrbanGrafix
My iPhone is unlocked, and I had planned to use mrsimcard.com when I go to SF in August but that has been nerfed and there is no way in hell I am paying $120usd for 300mb of data.
My question is, what if any are my alternatives (calls, texts etc I don't care about at all) but what I need is a decent data cap.
(Could I for example, as I own the device go into AT&T and say I want the iPhone plan and give them my cc details or will they require bank info etc and proof of address)
(Been reading and still reading relevant threads on here)
Any help would be excellent.
Thanks,
UrbanGrafix
Last edited by UrbanGrafix; May 1, 2010 at 8:40 am
May 1, 2010 | 1:15 pm
#2
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Chicago
Posts: 582
There is a lot of free WiFi in the US. So, you should consider that.
Hi,
My iPhone is unlocked, and I had planned to use mrsimcard.com when I go to SF in August but that has been nerfed and there is no way in hell I am paying $120usd for 300mb of data.
My question is, what if any are my alternatives (calls, texts etc I don't care about at all) but what I need is a decent data cap.
(Could I for example, as I own the device go into AT&T and say I want the iPhone plan and give them my cc details or will they require bank info etc and proof of address)
(Been reading and still reading relevant threads on here)
Any help would be excellent.
Thanks,
UrbanGrafix
My iPhone is unlocked, and I had planned to use mrsimcard.com when I go to SF in August but that has been nerfed and there is no way in hell I am paying $120usd for 300mb of data.
My question is, what if any are my alternatives (calls, texts etc I don't care about at all) but what I need is a decent data cap.
(Could I for example, as I own the device go into AT&T and say I want the iPhone plan and give them my cc details or will they require bank info etc and proof of address)
(Been reading and still reading relevant threads on here)
Any help would be excellent.
Thanks,
UrbanGrafix
May 4, 2010 | 4:15 am
#4
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 163
Hi,
My iPhone is unlocked, and I had planned to use mrsimcard.com when I go to SF in August but that has been nerfed and there is no way in hell I am paying $120usd for 300mb of data.
My question is, what if any are my alternatives (calls, texts etc I don't care about at all) but what I need is a decent data cap.
(Could I for example, as I own the device go into AT&T and say I want the iPhone plan and give them my cc details or will they require bank info etc and proof of address)
(Been reading and still reading relevant threads on here)
Any help would be excellent.
Thanks,
UrbanGrafix
My iPhone is unlocked, and I had planned to use mrsimcard.com when I go to SF in August but that has been nerfed and there is no way in hell I am paying $120usd for 300mb of data.
My question is, what if any are my alternatives (calls, texts etc I don't care about at all) but what I need is a decent data cap.
(Could I for example, as I own the device go into AT&T and say I want the iPhone plan and give them my cc details or will they require bank info etc and proof of address)
(Been reading and still reading relevant threads on here)
Any help would be excellent.
Thanks,
UrbanGrafix
Check THIS out. It's about $60 per month with no contract (unlimited data).
May 4, 2010 | 12:07 pm
#5
Join Date: Jul 2006
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This may not exactly answer your question, though I have to say it is going to be interesting to see what happens with prepaid data now that the iPad3G is out and unlocked and the data is sold at a reasonable rate. If you keep an eye out I wouldn't be surprised if ATT extends these rates to more devices in the near future or that Tmobile feels the pressure to match.
May 7, 2010 | 6:04 am
#6
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 36
This may not exactly answer your question, though I have to say it is going to be interesting to see what happens with prepaid data now that the iPad3G is out and unlocked and the data is sold at a reasonable rate. If you keep an eye out I wouldn't be surprised if ATT extends these rates to more devices in the near future or that Tmobile feels the pressure to match.
The downside of that plan from my quick googling is EDGE speeds, but it would be WAY better than nothing. As all I need is data (I couldn't really care less about calls or texts really as I wont be use any or well many)
Hopefully the new iPhone opens up the options.
Last edited by UrbanGrafix; May 7, 2010 at 6:22 am
May 9, 2010 | 10:59 pm
#7
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: PER
Programs: BD Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 50
Hi,
My iPhone is unlocked, and I had planned to use mrsimcard.com when I go to SF in August but that has been nerfed and there is no way in hell I am paying $120usd for 300mb of data.
My question is, what if any are my alternatives (calls, texts etc I don't care about at all) but what I need is a decent data cap.
(Could I for example, as I own the device go into AT&T and say I want the iPhone plan and give them my cc details or will they require bank info etc and proof of address)
(Been reading and still reading relevant threads on here)
Any help would be excellent.
Thanks,
UrbanGrafix
My iPhone is unlocked, and I had planned to use mrsimcard.com when I go to SF in August but that has been nerfed and there is no way in hell I am paying $120usd for 300mb of data.
My question is, what if any are my alternatives (calls, texts etc I don't care about at all) but what I need is a decent data cap.
(Could I for example, as I own the device go into AT&T and say I want the iPhone plan and give them my cc details or will they require bank info etc and proof of address)
(Been reading and still reading relevant threads on here)
Any help would be excellent.
Thanks,
UrbanGrafix
May 10, 2010 | 4:30 am
#8
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 36
Why even bother with trying to get a plan, just pick up a GoPhone sim on ebay. Prepaid data is $19.99 for 100mb...kinda pricey, but if you're using an iPhone you're kinda locked into AT&T for the best experience. EDGE on T-mo is noticeably slower, maps take forever to load. You are just not going to find a "decent data cap" on prepaid.