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Originally Posted by pseudoswede
(Post 26724052)
Too big for my kids' hands.
* - Currently paying $70 base for two lines, $5 each additional line. Three lines with 3GB data ($10 each) and one line with 6GB data ($15). Lines without a paid data plan actually get unlimited talk/text and unlimited throttled (128kbps) data. Maximum of five lines. New plan (only available in Colorado and Arizona) will give me all five lines each with 6GB data for the same price; plus I can add/remove lines as needed for $10/mo with 6GB data. Then again, the kids are still young that even the 4th line right now is sort of a convenience that we picked up because it was cheaper to go over to this 4-line plan than to add a 3rd line and data plan to our old plan for MIL. |
Originally Posted by pseudoswede
(Post 26724052)
Too big for my kids' hands.
I ended up with two M9's. The accidental damage warranty sealed the deal. I'm upgrading my T-Mobile account to a really sweet regional-only grandfathered plan*. That would have given me the ability to take advantage of the Samsung Galaxy S7 BOGO. But, like I said before, I'm not sure I trust my kids with a $700 phone. $300 + accidental damage warranty sounds much better. * - Currently paying $70 base for two lines, $5 each additional line. Three lines with 3GB data ($10 each) and one line with 6GB data ($15). Lines without a paid data plan actually get unlimited talk/text and unlimited throttled (128kbps) data. Maximum of five lines. New plan (only available in Colorado and Arizona) will give me all five lines each with 6GB data for the same price; plus I can add/remove lines as needed for $10/mo with 6GB data. How is 128 kbps even usable for basic tasks? This is the only thing I like about networks in Pakistan and hate the ones abroad. Postpaid plans aren't common here, only for corporate users. Everyone here has prepaid lines since they're dirt cheap. I get 0.004 USD/text, 0.009 USD/minute and 1 USD/GB. |
Originally Posted by murtaza12
(Post 26731232)
How is 128 kbps even usable for basic tasks?
This is the only thing I like about networks in Pakistan and hate the ones abroad. Postpaid plans aren't common here, only for corporate users. Everyone here has prepaid lines since they're dirt cheap. I get 0.004 USD/text, 0.009 USD/minute and 1 USD/GB. |
Originally Posted by murtaza12
(Post 26731232)
How is 128 kbps even usable for basic tasks?
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Originally Posted by murtaza12
(Post 26731232)
How is 128 kbps even usable for basic tasks?
Having used both the free service abroad, and run through my full data plan a few times, it's definitely not really 128k most of the time. It's definitely throttled compared to the full HSPA+/LTE speeds, but it is never as slow as the EDGE speeds I get where the signal is just plain bad. -- On another note, I think the Zenphone 3 Ultra may be my next phone, at least if it comes with T-mobile compatible bands. 6.8"? :D |
Originally Posted by WIRunner
(Post 26731523)
Works fine for text based sites, and email. iMessage also works just fine.
Originally Posted by pseudoswede
(Post 26732381)
Don't ask me. She spends the whole car ride on Pintrest and Snapchat. She still blows through close to 500MB of mobile data per month.
500MB data per month?! I just checked my data counter for May and I used 8.7 GB, since 1st June I have used 2.7 GB. Wow! And I don't even use Snapchat! :p
Originally Posted by nkedel
(Post 26733560)
T-mobile's "thottled to 128k" is really "may be throttled as low as 128k, depending on network congestion, phase of the moon, etc."
Having used both the free service abroad, and run through my full data plan a few times, it's definitely not really 128k most of the time. It's definitely throttled compared to the full HSPA+/LTE speeds, but it is never as slow as the EDGE speeds I get where the signal is just plain bad. -- On another note, I think the Zenphone 3 Ultra may be my next phone, at least if it comes with T-mobile compatible bands. 6.8"? :D Next one I got was 35GB, the first 5 GB took forever to go through (I'm assuming it was throttled to around 1-2 Mbps), however the remaining 30 then was a breeze. |
If I hadn't got an S7 a couple of months ago, I'd probably be looking at the Zenphone 3 (entry-level). That said, I'm glad I have the S7 now because, even with TouchWiz (a lot better than it used to be, replaced all I could with Google/alternative apps), I don't think I could live without Samsung Pay now, especially MST.
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Any recommendations for an Android, Dual SIM phone.
Mostly being used as a second/spare phone when travelling and as in car Nav. Trying to keep it cheap as its only going to be a spare/second phone. Thinking maybe the OnePlus X (or whatever they bring out next week. |
I have the Blue Life On X, available at Amazon here:
Cost is $149. Occasionally on sale for $99. This phone has two fully functional SIM slots both with LTE and a separate slot for a micro SD card. I have seen some phones where the second SIM slot is also the SD card slot so you have to choose one or the other. The only major downside to this phone that I have noticed is that it charges very slowly. Also, this phone is Lollipop, not Marshmallow. One advantage for Marshmallow on a cheap phone is that the SD card can be used for system memory, Google "Android adoptable storage' to read about that if you are unfamiliar.
Originally Posted by bobthemonkey
(Post 26744633)
Any recommendations for an Android, Dual SIM phone.
Mostly being used as a second/spare phone when travelling and as in car Nav. Trying to keep it cheap as its only going to be a spare/second phone. Thinking maybe the OnePlus X (or whatever they bring out next week. |
Sorry, meant to say I need to be able to pick it up in the UK, but will initially be using it mostly in the US.
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Originally Posted by bobthemonkey
(Post 26744633)
Any recommendations for an Android, Dual SIM phone. Mostly being used as a second/spare phone when travelling and as in car Nav. Trying to keep it cheap as its only going to be a spare/second phone ...
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Originally Posted by bobthemonkey
(Post 26744633)
Any recommendations for an Android, Dual SIM phone.
Mostly being used as a second/spare phone when travelling and as in car Nav. Trying to keep it cheap as its only going to be a spare/second phone. Thinking maybe the OnePlus X (or whatever they bring out next week. Not expensive (though not a budget phone). It's good but certainly has it's issues which you'll see when Googling. The OnePlus 3 is expected to be dual-SIM as well, likely in the range of $250-350, and an excellent phone (hopefully) |
Thanks - I think I'm going to go for the just released Moto G4 providing I can get the dual sim version that supports LTE Band 12 which will maximise data speed on T-Mobile USA.
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The Moto G4 and G4 Plus are being released on July 12. Prices are very reasonable for the specs. No details on the G4 Play, yet, but I think I might be priced really close to $100.
Amazon has now decided to put their lock screen ad feature on phones now. In exchange for that privilege, they will knock $50 off the price of the phone (plus an additional $25 for Prime members for a limited time). That makes the 32GB G4 incredibly well-priced. https://www.amazon.com/Moto-4th-Gene.../dp/B01GINVN1W I almost regret buying my kids the HTC M9's, but they needed phones ASAP, and there is still no guarantee of T-Mobile VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling compatibility. |
Originally Posted by pseudoswede
(Post 26847586)
The Moto G4 and G4 Plus are being released on July 12. Prices are very reasonable for the specs. No details on the G4 Play, yet, but I think I might be priced really close to $100.
Amazon has now decided to put their lock screen ad feature on phones now. In exchange for that privilege, they will knock $50 off the price of the phone (plus an additional $25 for Prime members for a limited time). That makes the 32GB G4 incredibly well-priced. https://www.amazon.com/Moto-4th-Gene.../dp/B01GINVN1W I almost regret buying my kids the HTC M9's, but they needed phones ASAP, and there is still no guarantee of T-Mobile VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling compatibility. |
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