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Im with ATT right now, im in outer Phoenix,AZ. My coverage here at home is so so and question if it will be ok in other outer areas. From what I have read is that Verizon covers the outer areas of big citys, my thing is that I have been with ATT for over 6 years and not sure of the move over here??
The new pricing is a little confusing, I need phone service,emails maybe texting. I landed a new job and they will have a form we fill out on a BlackBerry and add photos to it and send it. At ATT I was looking at the BB 9700 Bold, what BB does Verizon have that is compatable to it?? If you could break down the pricing for what I need so I can better understand my cost,TY!! in advance.
The new pricing is a little confusing, I need phone service,emails maybe texting. I landed a new job and they will have a form we fill out on a BlackBerry and add photos to it and send it. At ATT I was looking at the BB 9700 Bold, what BB does Verizon have that is compatable to it?? If you could break down the pricing for what I need so I can better understand my cost,TY!! in advance.
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The most similar device is the Blackberry Tour. I used to have one of these and it was amazing. I'm on the droid now, but for business, the BB is still the best bet.
Pricing will be pretty similar to what you're used to. Data on the blackberry will be 29.99 a month unless you need to access your company's BES server (then it will be 44.99) Ask your IT department at your new company if you need Wireless Sync/BES (Blackberry Enterprise Server) access.
Voice plans are similar to ATT:
450 anytime minutes - 39.99
900 anytime minutes - 59.99
Unl anytime minutes - 69.99
Texting plans are also pretty similar. from 250 messages for 5 up to unlimited for 20.
How much do you use the phone for calling/texting?
Pricing will be pretty similar to what you're used to. Data on the blackberry will be 29.99 a month unless you need to access your company's BES server (then it will be 44.99) Ask your IT department at your new company if you need Wireless Sync/BES (Blackberry Enterprise Server) access.
Voice plans are similar to ATT:
450 anytime minutes - 39.99
900 anytime minutes - 59.99
Unl anytime minutes - 69.99
Texting plans are also pretty similar. from 250 messages for 5 up to unlimited for 20.
How much do you use the phone for calling/texting?
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Coversge in your area is very strong. 3G is all over the place and in very rural areas.
The BlackBerry Tour is the CDMA verison of the Bold.
Plans like Menno said start at:
39.99 for 450 mins, and has unlimited mobile to mobile calling and unlimited night and weekends.
59.99 for 900 mins, 5 Friends and Family numbers, and has unlimited mobile to mobile calling and unlimited night and weekends.
69.99 for Unlimited Calling.
Data plans for BlackBerrys are 29.99 for BIS and 44.99 for BES.
Texting plans include unlimited Text, Picture, Video, and IM. The prices are:
5.00 - 250 messages
10.00 - 500 + Unlimited to Verizon Customers
15.00 - 1500 + Unlimited to Verizon Customers
20.00 - Unlimited on Talk & Text Plan.
The BlackBerry Tour is the CDMA verison of the Bold.
Plans like Menno said start at:
39.99 for 450 mins, and has unlimited mobile to mobile calling and unlimited night and weekends.
59.99 for 900 mins, 5 Friends and Family numbers, and has unlimited mobile to mobile calling and unlimited night and weekends.
69.99 for Unlimited Calling.
Data plans for BlackBerrys are 29.99 for BIS and 44.99 for BES.
Texting plans include unlimited Text, Picture, Video, and IM. The prices are:
5.00 - 250 messages
10.00 - 500 + Unlimited to Verizon Customers
15.00 - 1500 + Unlimited to Verizon Customers
20.00 - Unlimited on Talk & Text Plan.
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Also, go to www.verizonwireless.com/discount and put in your work email and see if you can get a discount* with Verizon from your work.
*Unlimited calling plan (69.99) will not work with discount. AT&T is like this too.
*Unlimited calling plan (69.99) will not work with discount. AT&T is like this too.
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Verizon OR AT&T
$40-70 a month for minutes
$5-20 a month for texting
$30 a month for data
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$70-120 a month depending on options chosen.
As mentioned, might get a discount thru work for either carrier. Restrictions apply, as also mentioned.
Sprint and T-Mobile have different options, some better... but their coverage maps are smaller (free roaming on Sprint tho).
Verizon Blackberry: Storm2, 8530 and the Tour. Of the three of em, I'd go for the Tour personally.
$40-70 a month for minutes
$5-20 a month for texting
$30 a month for data
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$70-120 a month depending on options chosen.
As mentioned, might get a discount thru work for either carrier. Restrictions apply, as also mentioned.
Sprint and T-Mobile have different options, some better... but their coverage maps are smaller (free roaming on Sprint tho).
Verizon Blackberry: Storm2, 8530 and the Tour. Of the three of em, I'd go for the Tour personally.
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One of the Main things is that I hate to leave ATT but im concerned about the coverage. In my home office im next to a window but 50% i have 1 bar the rest is 0 and if i get a call i dont get voicemail til next day??
Its for a new job basically and need to send info on application going to be added to phone with pictures so not sure if that is considered a text or?
Talking not sure really, now i use 500 plus minutes but that can change.
I was looking at Boost and Straight talk but after spending money on new phone i can get a free one with ATT or Verizon well almost free.
To make a move coverage is prob biggest thing for me.
When putting the info in on website for discount, where exactly??
Thank You guys for the info, appreciate your...
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Its for a new job basically and need to send info on application going to be added to phone with pictures so not sure if that is considered a text or?
Talking not sure really, now i use 500 plus minutes but that can change.
I was looking at Boost and Straight talk but after spending money on new phone i can get a free one with ATT or Verizon well almost free.
To make a move coverage is prob biggest thing for me.
When putting the info in on website for discount, where exactly??
Thank You guys for the info, appreciate your...
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Feel free to send me an email. You can find it by clicking my name.
The Tour is on sale right now for 99.99. It's also buy on get one free (if you were going to have 2 lines).
Service in your area is very good tho. I don't think you would have any problems at all really.
BlackBerry can't be used on Straight Talk, and Boost does not roam when you leave Sprints network (which would not work in in rural areas of AZ).
The Tour is on sale right now for 99.99. It's also buy on get one free (if you were going to have 2 lines).
Service in your area is very good tho. I don't think you would have any problems at all really.
BlackBerry can't be used on Straight Talk, and Boost does not roam when you leave Sprints network (which would not work in in rural areas of AZ).
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Boost uses Nextel's iDen Network - which is different than Sprints CDMA network.
Although Boost has release a couple CDMA phones... no roaming applies in that situation - cheaper plan for loss of benefits (roaming and possible family plan rates)
Kriis
Although Boost has release a couple CDMA phones... no roaming applies in that situation - cheaper plan for loss of benefits (roaming and possible family plan rates)
Kriis
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LG VUE but need a BB for new job.I read on another site that Verizon might not keep BB on??
I was considering pre pay, no contract ( you have to pay for the phone but its like half what they say retail is) but no contract now days sounds better cause things always changing?? Boost was one I looked at but??
I was considering pre pay, no contract ( you have to pay for the phone but its like half what they say retail is) but no contract now days sounds better cause things always changing?? Boost was one I looked at but??
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See if ATT is willing to send you a BB to see if it works in your house. I have seen a BB work in places other phones wont, they have a good radio in them. Call 611 and explain your situation.
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What do you mean by Verizon may not keep BB on?
And Verizon will let you sign a one year contrat. When you do that, you can upgrade in 10 months insted of the full 12. They are the only wireless network that allows that. I think you would be very happy with Verizon in your area. I recieved an email on Facebook from someone on AT&T today. He said he doesn't get great service in his house too and was looking at Verizon for a BlackBerry. I helped him out with the plan and everything. He can even get s discount with Verizon.
And Verizon will let you sign a one year contrat. When you do that, you can upgrade in 10 months insted of the full 12. They are the only wireless network that allows that. I think you would be very happy with Verizon in your area. I recieved an email on Facebook from someone on AT&T today. He said he doesn't get great service in his house too and was looking at Verizon for a BlackBerry. I helped him out with the plan and everything. He can even get s discount with Verizon.
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you can do that with verizon as well, if you decide to go that route I would just buy used a tour on ebay (probably $200)or you can get a curve well under $100, not as sexy but will fulfill your needs.
Then just take it into Verizon, port your number in and ask for no contract plan..... that way if you want to change down the road you have no contract and you can just throw the BB back on ebay and get most of your money back.
I personally have a hard time believing that Boost will have a better signal then AT&T if that is your major concern...but I guess it is possible for that specific location.
Then just take it into Verizon, port your number in and ask for no contract plan..... that way if you want to change down the road you have no contract and you can just throw the BB back on ebay and get most of your money back.
I personally have a hard time believing that Boost will have a better signal then AT&T if that is your major concern...but I guess it is possible for that specific location.
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Whoever said that Verizon might not carry Blackberry in the future is pulling nonsense out of their rear. Verizon has more active Blackberry phones than any other carrier.
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AT&T and Verizon are going to have the best coverage, hands down. YMMV for either (This person has better coverage on AT&T, that person has better coverage on VZ), but they both have good coverage.
Boost and Straight talk, afaik, fail in coverage and internet. Unlimited on a crappy network or with crappy phones is what you get with your lower bill.
Boost's BB IS CDMA... but you lose roaming capabilities and possible family plan discounts. Phones 1 thru 5 are each $50... phones 2-5 on AT&T/VZ are $10-20 each. (may or may not mean anything to you).
With EITHER provider - look at "Air Raves" aka airaves - that may or may not help you at home. If you have high speed internet, you can basically setup your own cell tower at home.
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Boost and Straight talk, afaik, fail in coverage and internet. Unlimited on a crappy network or with crappy phones is what you get with your lower bill.
Boost's BB IS CDMA... but you lose roaming capabilities and possible family plan discounts. Phones 1 thru 5 are each $50... phones 2-5 on AT&T/VZ are $10-20 each. (may or may not mean anything to you).
With EITHER provider - look at "Air Raves" aka airaves - that may or may not help you at home. If you have high speed internet, you can basically setup your own cell tower at home.
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what do u guys think of TMobile and there coverage?? lookin at a good deal there with the plan and BB bold 9700 $60 bucks and for my home phone they have @home 10 bucks a month unlimited!! they have coverage where Iam and growing.
Thanks guys for the info it helps!!
Thanks guys for the info it helps!!
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If you have coverage where your at, awesome. they have good deals.
Where I'm at, their coverage blows. The main difference between Sprint and T-Mobile is that Sprint has free roaming on Verizon, while T-Mobile doesn't have it on AT&T. That is HUGE where I'm at.
*BUT* with that being said... if they have coverage where your at now - friends houses, home, work and in between - then they are a good option.
I lean more towards Sprint ($70 a month includes *ALOT* more), but T-Mobile isn't that bad. As long as your not on Flex-Pay. If they say Flex Pay - don't walk... run.
Where I'm at, their coverage blows. The main difference between Sprint and T-Mobile is that Sprint has free roaming on Verizon, while T-Mobile doesn't have it on AT&T. That is HUGE where I'm at.
*BUT* with that being said... if they have coverage where your at now - friends houses, home, work and in between - then they are a good option.
I lean more towards Sprint ($70 a month includes *ALOT* more), but T-Mobile isn't that bad. As long as your not on Flex-Pay. If they say Flex Pay - don't walk... run.
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http://www.wireless.att.com/answer-center/main.jsp?t ... »
"Please visit the AT&T's Business Portal for more information and to determine if you are eligible. If you do not have a work or school email, please call Business Sales at 1-866-429-7222."
Buisness Portal:
http://www.wireless.att.com/businesscenter/ »
"Please visit the AT&T's Business Portal for more information and to determine if you are eligible. If you do not have a work or school email, please call Business Sales at 1-866-429-7222."
Buisness Portal:
http://www.wireless.att.com/businesscenter/ »
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Check with your new employer and see if what they need you to do with the phone is an on-board BB app, or whether it's just a web-form that you need a full web-capable device to access. Unless it's a "BB-only" app, I would seriously consider the Android offers before getting anything from Blackberry. I like my BB Storm, personally, but for the average user you should go Android unless you live your life tethered to Microsoft Outlook, where Android is lagging in compatibility right now. Push email and Outlook integration are really the only reasons to choose BB right now.
If contract bothers you, buy a used Tour on eBay and activate no-contract. The rate plan costs are the same and you're not tied down at all if your job changes and yo...
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If contract bothers you, buy a used Tour on eBay and activate no-contract. The rate plan costs are the same and you're not tied down at all if your job changes and yo...
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