"For Sweden" (rallybeetle)
10/31/2013 at 17:13 • Filed to: Help, halp
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"For Sweden" (rallybeetle)
10/31/2013 at 17:13 • Filed to: Help, halp | 1
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Smartphone question below; ritual offering of photograph featuring car. I don't have White Noise access, so I'm subjecting you to this.
I'm finally about to move to a mobile cellular telephone with computer-like functionality, something you kids refer to as a "smartphone." I'm thinking of getting an unlocked Nexus 5 with Straight Talk, thoughts? Reasoning below.
I want a high-value device on a cheap soft-cap or unlimited network with coverage in many rural areas; the brown diesel manual wagon of electronics. In the past few weeks I had seriously considered an HTC One, but now Google releases the very similar Nexus 5 for almost half the price. I don't think there's a catch, but if so, I'm hoping you'll inform me otherwise.
As for networks, my desire for rural coverage means my only realistic contract options are AT&T and Verizon, both of which are too expensive. Verizon even charges $40 per month just for the privilege of having a smartphone with them, then you get to pay for the plan. Being limited to Verizon and AT&T also limits my no-contract options to AT&T Go Phone and Straight Talk. Straight Talk is cheaper and has a higher soft data cap than Go Phone's hard cap, so Straight Talk is my current choice.
I know the Nexus just released today and the first batch will sell out, but if I have to wait a few weeks, I can.
Thank you!
Leadbull
> For Sweden
10/31/2013 at 18:02 |
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Verizon's network is probably the best of anyone's—excellent coverage and "obamanotbad.jpg" network speed. Not all Straight Talk phones use Verizon's towers, so be careful.
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For Sweden
> Leadbull
10/31/2013 at 18:05 |
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But $40 a month for the mere privilege of being a Verizon customer?
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Leadbull
> For Sweden
10/31/2013 at 18:27 |
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But some Straight Talk phones use Verizon's towers exclusively. You don't get the full network, but it's still Verizon coverage for a cheaper price.
Casper
> For Sweden
10/31/2013 at 19:04 |
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Sounds like you have a plan. I have tried all the carriers and currently am on SPRINT. AT&T pissed me off with terrible support, Verizon pissed me off with terrible support, people, pricing, random fees, and being generally awful. I am really considering just moving to Ting and giving it a try...
NaturallyAspirated
> For Sweden
10/31/2013 at 19:45 |
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I have the Nexus 4 with Straight Talk. I have no complaints.