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Have an unlimited plan, thinking of upgrading phone.

I have a 3 phone family plan. All 3 were on a family unlimited data plan, but I did not have texting. Only had imessaging. Current plans are listed below.

1. unlimited iphone 4 (no texting)

2. unlimited iphone 4 (no texting)

3. 2gb data plan iphone 4s (but no texting other than imessaging) This phone was upgraded and I was forced to picked a data plan. It was removed from my unlimited plan. But they did not give us texting on this phone with the new plan.

I am thinking about upgrading to the new HTC ONE on phone number 1. Will I get unlimited texting with the new data plan that I pick? I will lose unlimited data, because Verizon is forcing me to pick a data plan.

Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

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E-Sol

No more unlimited data. No one offers it. I was worried about that too, but more for peace of mind. I don't use that much data that often, but sometimes use GPS for a road trip. However, I wanted to start using it more for watching TV and movies. Not an option for more than occasional video streaming. Try a web search for how much data you need for the type of data you use. I found a chart, but don't remember where. Apparently 1 hour of HD video streaming = 2GB of data. http://www.cnet.com/news/caution-streaming-video-will-chew-through-your-4g-ipad-data/. Music is less... I'm calculating different scenarios to decide: buying a new phone full price and just activating it on my current plan, vs getting one of the larger data plans and limiting and keeping track of my usage or going ahead and paying overage on occasion, or switching data plans back and forth for months I use it more or less data (don't know if there's a charge)... Of course that's just the phone...

hambone95

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E-Sol

Sorry. I'm new here. No idea how to do anything but reply, but don't plan to be on here much.

FYI, I just bought a new Moto X full price and will activate it on my unlimited plan. There is a Data Calculator to check how much each type of device uses different types of data. I can use 6 GB pretty easily a month and plan to use much more soon. Good luck. Data Calculator - Verizon Wireless

StreetDocRN

Hi,

If you were changed to one of the new More Everything plans, then, in addition to the data alloted, you have unlimited phone calls and unlimited texting on that line.

Since the days of unlimited data plans have gone, it is essential to have WiFi to stream movies or music. I totally understand that some people don't have WiFi at home due to whatever reasons. I have no idea if you do, since you didn't say in your original post.

I think the other person in this thread who bought a Moto X at full price to keep from changing their plan and from losing unlimited data did the smart thing. A lot of people who still have unlimited data plans are weighing the difference, the high cost of a device at full price or losing that unlimited data by taking a subsidized price on a phone.

I'm sure you will make a great choice. Just take your time and choose wisely. Good luck.

Doc

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