[wplug] OT cell phone help -- other more on-topic cellphone question

[Zachary Uram]

On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 8:45 AM, Justin Smith <justin at adminix.net> wrote:

> You won't find anything as cheap as $15/month from T-Mobile or an MVNO.
> MVNO = mobile virtual network operator. It's a fancy term for a company
> that pays a carrier for the privilege of selling service using the
> carrier's
> network.
>
> One of the most popular T-Mo plans is the $30/month plan available for
> new customers through Wal-Mart. You get 100 minutes, unlimited texting,
> and 5GB of soft-capped data. T-Mobile did away with all overage fees a few
> months ago, so you don't have to worry about getting slammed if you go
> over 100 minutes.
>
> The $40/month "Simple Starter" plan gives you unlimited minutes, unlimited
> texting, and 500MB of soft-capped data. From there, it's $50/1GB data,
> $60/3GB data, and I'm guessing you don't want to go any higher than that.
>
> If you just want good service and don't need T-Mobile's retail perks, such
> as paying early termination fees, there are other options. Straight Talk
> (MVNO) offers unlimited minutes, unlimited texting, and 3GB of data for
> $45, although its customer service can be iffy. MetroPCS, which was bought
> by T-Mobile, offers identical coverage to T-Mobile postpaid at a
> significant
> discount. You can get 2.5GB of data for $50 or unlimited for $60. However,
> MetroPCS is /only/ available to people with a phone number linked to a
> major city.
>

I see. Thanks for that info!


>
> Getting an unlocked Nexus device onto T-Mobile (or T-Mobile MVNO) is as
> simple as inserting a SIM card. The Nexus 5 includes a special tool for
> this.
> You press an eject point on the side of the phone with the SIM card tool
> and the SIM card tray pops out. Then, you just put the SIM card on the tray
> and push the track back into the phone. That's it.
>

Cool.

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