G+_Kevin Wandtke Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Question for this group who I think will have some ideas... Just got the email that informed me my Nexus 5 is on the way .. so now .. when I get it what next? I have a family plan on AT&T but well .. it's AT&T and never been crazy about them .. although in SE Wisconsin I will say their coverage is good .. the company just sorta sucks. Never had an "open" phone .. I hear good stuff about TMobile .. any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Robert Tuszkiewicz Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 In SE Wisconsin, T-Mobile is, well, less than stellar, unless you live in Milwaukee or live close to the interstate. I have family that has T-Mobile here in SE Wisconsin, and if we're lucky enough to get the call connected, it only lasts for a few minutes until the call drops. If your really set on leaving AT&T, I would suggest Sprint as they have and are in the process of upgrading their network around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Ed Woodward Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I have the $30 T-Mobile plan here in Houston. I switched from Verizon when I got my Nexus 4. The coverage is mostly good with some areas being dead zones. However, I am only paying $30 a month so I am very happy with the service. T-Mobile's customer service has been great the couple of times I've had to call them. You might want to look at Wal-Mart's Straight Talk which is $45 a month, but you can use either T-Mobile or AT&T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Lucas Nichols Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 My thoughts are, go get a prepaid tmobile card and try em for a month before you cancel your at&t plan. The $30 or so dollars you would spend would be well worth the knowledge you will gain running 2 phones side by side for a month. Compare data speeds, coverage, and call quality at home, work, and your favorite hangouts. If tmobile won't work in an important place, the knowledge would be priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Kris Willis Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Will the Nexus 5 work with Wal-Mart's Straight Talk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Ziemann Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I have t mobile, and whenever I visit family in Monroe, WI I have no service. Not sure if you are further eat though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_thomas rinehart Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I live in Philly, and have no problems with TMobile here. Is AT&T more established out in the midwest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_R.C. Curtright Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Few thoughts. Straight Talk Att sim - $45 unlimited everything but throttled after about 100mb in a day no tethering (authorized anyway). Walmart Family Plan (Tmobile) -$40 unlimited everything, throttled after first 2.5 gig in a month no tethering. Tmo Sim purchased through Walmart -$30 100 min. unlimited call and texts throttled after 5gig in a month no tethering. T-Mobiles own unlimited everything plan -$70 unlimited everything no throttling ever and 2.5 gig of tether.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Kevin Wandtke Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 A general thank you to all for the ideas. I think I'll be looking into some of the prepaid .. seems like a good way to see what works.I'll be sure to let all know how it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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