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Nick Koan · 2011-10-11, 06:23 PM

I like Sprint currently. Haven't had a problem with their 3G here. One piece of advice I would give, though, is to not try to save a few bucks on a phone, if it locks you into a more expensive contract. Over time, its just not worth it financially.

If you include texting and data plans from other carriers, I believe Sprint is the cheapest and it is unlimited everything (compared to the reasonable limited plans). If you can live without a texting plan, then AT&T is cheapest I think but its been a while since I've looked into it.

Also, keep in mind that Sprint charges a $10 smartphone fee. It used to be just their 4G phones, but now its all smartphones, so be sure to add $10 to every Sprint plan you research online.

cody · 2011-10-11, 06:32 PM

Ya, I'm starting to think it's not worth it to get a lesser phone and coverage just to save like $40/month. I like how Sprint's anytime minutes stop at 7pm instead of 9pm. I'm probably going to go for their $80 plan that has unlimited everything except only 450 anytime minutes. That includes the $10 smartphone fee. They will also give you a 10% discount per month (on everything except the smart phone fee) if you are a credit union member so that should cover taxes anyway. The Galaxy S2 should be plenty good. It's being called the iphone 4s killer. Getting it for $100 is sweet.

View Poll Results: Which company is best for this area.
Cingular	8	28.57%
Nextel	1	3.57%
Cricket	0	0%
Verison	8	28.57%
Sprint	8	28.57%
Other	3	10.71%
Voters: 28. You may not vote on this poll

2011-10-11, 06:23 PM	#101
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I like Sprint currently. Haven't had a problem with their 3G here. One piece of advice I would give, though, is to not try to save a few bucks on a phone, if it locks you into a more expensive contract. Over time, its just not worth it financially. If you include texting and data plans from other carriers, I believe Sprint is the cheapest and it is unlimited everything (compared to the reasonable limited plans). If you can live without a texting plan, then AT&T is cheapest I think but its been a while since I've looked into it. Also, keep in mind that Sprint charges a $10 smartphone fee. It used to be just their 4G phones, but now its all smartphones, so be sure to add $10 to every Sprint plan you research online. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2011-10-11, 06:32 PM	#102
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Ya, I'm starting to think it's not worth it to get a lesser phone and coverage just to save like $40/month. I like how Sprint's anytime minutes stop at 7pm instead of 9pm. I'm probably going to go for their $80 plan that has unlimited everything except only 450 anytime minutes. That includes the $10 smartphone fee. They will also give you a 10% discount per month (on everything except the smart phone fee) if you are a credit union member so that should cover taxes anyway. The Galaxy S2 should be plenty good. It's being called the iphone 4s killer. Getting it for $100 is sweet. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

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