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Apple, AT&T, Verizon sell out launch day iPhone 4S preorders
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Oh, sorry, I though you were since you posted the link again.
Just got off the phone with ATT.
This is how I would have to setup a new iPhone contract with them:
$104.99 a month($113.16 after tax).
Again, this is keeping a level playing field of what I currently have on my plan, and is based on the ONLY way I would sign a new 2 year contract.
Includes:
450 minutes
4gb data
Unlimited text
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Here's the Verizon deal:
$109.99 per month($118.51 after tax)
Includes:
-450 minutes
-4gb data+ Mobile Hotspot(Apparently, there's no data plan for JUST data, it's bundled with either personal email, or mobile hotspot. So, you could get 5gb's of data + personal email, or you can get 4gb's of data with mobile hotspot, either for the same price.)
-Unlimited text.
$109.99 per month($118.51 after tax)
Includes:
-450 minutes
-4gb data+ Mobile Hotspot(Apparently, there's no data plan for JUST data, it's bundled with either personal email, or mobile hotspot. So, you could get 5gb's of data + personal email, or you can get 4gb's of data with mobile hotspot, either for the same price.)
-Unlimited text.
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Here's my conclusion:
If you want an iPhone and actually use it, Sprint has the best deal.
If you want an iPhone so you can say you have an iPhone, Att has the lowest price(, 450 minutes, 200mb of data, and no text) at around $60 for pretty much nothing but email abilities and talk time.
Sprint only has unlimited for texts, while Verizon goes down to 2gb for $30, and Att goes down to $15 for 200mb's to help people in debates of which is cheaper.
Sprint has the most expensive up-front talking plan, but it also includes texting, and free mobile-to-any mobile talking. This is only $10 more than the next closest from Verizon's $59.99, which also includes texting.
To me, it's pretty clear. If I had an individual plan, and was looking for a new contract to full utilize the capabilities of my iPhone, I would go to Sprint. However, I'm on a 4-phone family plan. Sprint is an expensive alternative for family plans, as is Verizon. Att is clearly the cheapest in this category.
If you want an iPhone and actually use it, Sprint has the best deal.
If you want an iPhone so you can say you have an iPhone, Att has the lowest price(, 450 minutes, 200mb of data, and no text) at around $60 for pretty much nothing but email abilities and talk time.
Sprint only has unlimited for texts, while Verizon goes down to 2gb for $30, and Att goes down to $15 for 200mb's to help people in debates of which is cheaper.
Sprint has the most expensive up-front talking plan, but it also includes texting, and free mobile-to-any mobile talking. This is only $10 more than the next closest from Verizon's $59.99, which also includes texting.
To me, it's pretty clear. If I had an individual plan, and was looking for a new contract to full utilize the capabilities of my iPhone, I would go to Sprint. However, I'm on a 4-phone family plan. Sprint is an expensive alternative for family plans, as is Verizon. Att is clearly the cheapest in this category.
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Yep, it pays to shop around. Actually, none of the carriers are giving us a great deal though. AT&T works best for me because they also give a 15% discount to certain groups and union members.
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A relevant article to the discussion that developed in this thread - AT&T, Verizon and Sprint iPhone 4S plans: Which is cheapest? - Oct. 12, 2011
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