Should I switch to Sprint or T-Mobile?
t mobile
Try boost mobile. If you live in a place that has spark lte, you can get up to 50 mbps. They have really cheap plans.
Else get t-mobile. I would stay away from sprint.
>>51726563
I have no idea if there's spark lte here in Chicago, but I was considering Boost. My only gripe is that they don't do BYOD and I rather bring in my own device.
As someone who's had both, T-Mobile, 100%. Sprint has their head up something's ass, and even they don't know what. I'm convinced they're never gonna get their shit together.
>>51726678
Then t-mobile would be a better choice. I've been thinking about switching to t-mobile lately mainly because of the faster 3g that doesn't eat battery as fast as lte.
Alright /g/
Why is sprint a meme? I know screenshot says no service but im a NEET in my basement. Otherwise I get perfect service, what's up with it? S6 edge using Material Design and Google Now Launcher for anyone who cares.
>>51726458
Verizon,
I am switching from spring soon.
I bought it in New Orleans and now I am on east coast and it sucks.
I usually have 1 bar where I am
>>51727157
Verizon is the worst. Just get t-mobile.
>>51727112
Yeah. Like I heard Boost is decent, but I'd rather bring my own phone than buy a new one. Though at the same time, Boost has $60 for unlimited data which sounds like a good deal.
>>51727131
>touchwizz
>>51727131
Sprint used to be shit and is taking their sweet time recovering from their fuck-ups. These nigers bought nextel and chose to use wimax over lte. These two choices doomed them to not only have constantly slow service but unreliable networks as well. It's only recently they started rolling out spark lte for customers.
Throughout history sprint service has been shit for most people and sprint was also known to scam people in 1-2 year contracts. All this faggotry cause customers to flock over to t-mobile and Verizon.
However at present time their networks are getting better and the the hope is they will make most if not all of their towers transmit spark lte signal.
For now though t-mobile has faster and more reliable networks on average.
T-Mo brah.
I totally don't work there at all.
>>51727304
There's a catch. You get no hotspot unless you pay them $10/2GB.
However T-mobile recently got very expensive and wants $95 for unlimited lte but they do include 14GB of mobile hotspot.
In the end though the "cheaper" service is still t-mobile. But fuck man, I'm not paying $95 for unlimited smartphone lte.
I've changed my mind, I'll stick with boost mobile until t-mobile stops being a jew.
>>51727157
if you love being overcharged for shitty data packages then by all means switch to Verizon.
>>51727442
>unlimited data
>cheap plan
pick one, retard.
>>51727131
Besides childhood memories of having to map out spots in my house to get service with, I hate them for buying Clear and effectively getting rid of the service.
tmobile
i just switched from sprint to tmobile after 8 years with them. sprints service is utter garbage in comparison. never going back.
>>51727469
is true though. The boost mobile jews only want 60 shekels for unlimited phone internetz.
>>51727478
How much do you pay? 95 bucks for unlimited lte sounds like a huge rip off to be honest.
>>51727442
holy shit
>>51727505
There must be a catch.
>>51727220
Nahhh...
>>51727527
its through walmart - their family mobile plan. same network. two lines is 62/mo all in cost for unlimited talk, text and a gig of data. ive got a laptop so i dont use my phone data that often.
with sprint it was 115/mo for the same thing
>>51727527
$95 is staying for a long, long time.
It just changed a few months ago.
I honestly believe T-Mo is trying to get people to move away from unlimited and this is the start of that.
Basically the company needs to make more money if it's gonna continue the pay off your ETF, phone lease, etc..
They just ran a promo where you got a $200 bill credit for porting in ANY Sprint number. Sprint, boost, one more, idr.
>>51727726
So basically T-mobile is turning into a giant jew?
>>51727157
Verizon user here, please don't do this to yourself.
T-Mobile will fuck you by reducing your Internet speeds to 2G if you use too much bandwidth. At least Sprint doesn't do that. Sprint has gotten much better since the whole Wimax fiasco. IMO they are the last truly unlimited internet provider.
I use Metro PCS. Same coverage as Tmobile but at a lower cost. Only pay $30 a month for unlimited
>>51727908
How many GBs of high speed data?
>>51726458
>Not getting free 1400 minutes of talk time, 1400 text and 1200mb of data every 30 days for free on the sprint network.
Only had to pay $20 + tax for initial sign up.
>>51727687
enjoy your 50 dollar fee for going over your 30MB data cap :^)
Enjoy the data caps plebs. Sprint doesn't give a fuck how much data you use.
>>51727860
Sprint is now also throttling unlimited LTE customers.
http://bgr.com/2015/10/16/sprint-unlimited-data-plans-throttling/
>>51728209
Meh. Didn't affect me any when I was tethering for several days straight. I was streaming live TV in HD the entire time without issues too.
>>51728149
What plan are you on?
>>51728246
Sprint SERO 500/unlimited. $49.99 / month before taxes.
>>51727347
>>51727476
Alright, well the towers were down here and people flocked to other carriers, but didn't realise that they were down for upgrades. So its been a lot better. Also I get loyalty discounts up the ass. I mean the s6 costs like 600-700 and I got it for 200$
>>51728272
>that price
>they don't cap your data
IS there a catch?
Buy sprint phone, root. Flash CM. Free hotspot. Easy as 3.14
>>51728356
No data caps. Unlimited 4G LTE data. 500 anytime minutes. Unlimited minutes nights and weekends plus calls to other Sprint numbers. Unlimited SMS/MMS. $49.99. It's SERO meaning that it's the same type of plan Sprint employees and their families can get. Google how to get SERO if you want to get it.
>>51727450
>>51727784
Wtf I thought Verizon was really good? What do I do?
What is the best service for areas above NYC?
I thought Verizon had amazing coverage everywhere, at least that I what most people tell.
I don't care about cost, just tell me which derive will give me best connection on east coast.
>>51728488
Verizon coverage/speeds are great, don't get me wrong, but the locked bootloaders, the NO ROOT, the inability to bring your own phone are not worth it.
>>51728425
They don't cap data even when you have a regular plan?
>>51728149
Yea, I have noticed that sprint doesn't seem to give a fuck, even if I have 1 bar at 4am and am browsing 4chan.
Do you know how I can see my current data usage on the iPhone?
Also, how is Verizon > spring, and if not, why?
>sprint lets you lease a phone
Wait why?
>>51728513
AFAIK they don't cap regular plans. Been with Sprint for nearly 10 years. I've had regular plans before, and after SERO, and never had to worry about caps.
>>51728612
>no data cap on unlimited 2g speed
>>51728529
I don't own an iPhone but here's something that may help you:
http://www.wikihow.com/Check-Data-Usage-on-an-iPhone
Verizon overall has a better network, but they are super expensive compared to Sprint, and AFAIK don't offer truly unlimited data plans. Sprint is closing the gap with Verizon though because of the investment in tri-band LTE (Spark) and will only get better from this point on.
>>51728655
No data caps on 4G LTE and all others faggot.
>>51728689
Thanks
>>51728888
oh shit spic
>>51728529
>1 bar
How can you deal?
>>51727648
As stated before, have to buy phone from them and from my experience, it usually restricted of hotspot and is heavily bloated
>>51726458
Sprint sales rep here
AMA
>>51728356
Sprint rep here, SERO is a older plan before they realized they can cap.
>>51729396
Hook us up with SERO plans
>>51729199
I honestly don't even know
>>51729375
I am on east coast,
Why should I not switch to Verizon? It seems to be faster.
Also, what sprint plan is best if I browse Internet and use apps, but I rarely text or call.
>>51729375
i was literally going to go to a Sprint store to sign up tomorrow. I need WiFi calling so I can get reception at my job.
Are they activation fees? if so, how do I get them waived?
There's no contract right?
SMS/MMS/Calls will all work without a hitch on my Nexus 5X right?
Sprint is literally trash, I waited for them to get LTE in my area for 3 years, they said it would take 1.
Fuck those cunts.
Went to T-Mobile and it's nice, only downside is the service isn't as wide as sprint.
>>51728558
Sprint rep here.
A lease makes it easier for people to upgrade every 2 years (Every year if you are on the iPhone Forever plan). You pay nothing down, given good payment history and credit. At the end of the lease you will have paid 200 shy of the actual price of the device. You also have the option of paying the 200 and keeping the phone.
Lets do some math.
(assuming good credit and nothing down)
iPhone 6s 16GB monthly is - $22
That lease is for 21 months.
22 x 21 + 60(taxes[rough estimate])= $522
Now say you wanted Easy Pay where you finance the device. You pay between 60-80 dollars upfront for taxes (mind you assuming $0 down)
Financing iPhone 6s 16GB monthly is about $30 dollars
30 x 24 + ~60= 780
With Easy Pay, you keep the device and pay nothing at the end of your 24 month finance.
So $780 - $522 = $258
By leasing, you save yourself about $200 and keeps ewaste down because we then refurbish them and use them as CPO phones for Warranty and insurance claims.
>>51729475
If you switch from Verizon, we can waive your Activation fees. Also, if you are with a credit union, we can as well. Your best option is leasing on the 70 dollar unlimited plan.
If you lease the Galaxy S6, it will be 19.34 a month plus $70 for your plan and 13 for TEP+.
TEP+ is what will save you if the phone gets lost/destroyed because you have to return the device. The most you will pay is $200 and not the $800 the device is worth because Sprint still owns the device.
Your monthly payment for a S6+Unlimited Everything+TEP+ is about $110 monthly.
>>51729476
WiFi calling if free with Sprint. If you want activation fees waived, tell them you bank with a credit union (You will be asked to show a debit card or member card) or tell them that in order to close the sale, you want the activation fees waived. Works 99% of the time.
There is a 2 year contract that will be required to be signed.
>>51729433
SERO is no longer available. There is nothing I can do to get you on the plan. It is only offered to Sprint employees.
>>51728149
Having unlimited data is the shit. No throttle
>>51729660
Damn. So there's no way to get on Sprint without a contract with Wifi calling then I guess... right? Boost won't offer it.
What's the best option for me to get no-contract Wifi Calling will my carrier?
>>51729766
So ill let you in on a industry secret because I love you /g/. Sprint doesnt do 2 year contracts. they do 2 YEAR LEASING AGREEMENTS.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/08/17/sprint-ditching-2-year-contracts-this-year-will-only-sell-leases-and-full-price-phones/
Ask the rep you talk to about it. Its not known to the reps instore AND WHATEVER YOU DO DO NOT CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY WILL LIE TO YOU TO GET YOU IN THE DOOR.
>>51729827
Edit: On a 2 year lease, you are only obligated to pay off the device. You should not be in a 2 year agreement.
I heard Sprint is shitty if you try to get the Nexus hooked to it's network.
>>51729827
Sprint has the worst customer service. I've had Sprint for 16 years and I had numerous problems with store reps and customer service. I stopped being a bitch this year and switched to T-Mobile. I'll be saving $1040 a year now.
>>51729929
We offer the Nexus 6 on Sprints website. It gets the same coverage at the iPhone 6 and up because they are a GSM only. Sprint is a native CDMA network but have dropped WiMax for LTE which is a GSM technology. Its still in the early stages of transition, thats why you might have some coverage issues. It is only getting better every day.
>>51729977
I wont lie, 7/10 reps have no idea what they are doing. They just get you out the door. The 1800 number for customer service is terrible on its best day. 90% of the people I deal with everyday is because CS sent them in and told them we have the magic to do anything when we really dont.
Also, T Mobile will only go up on their price and has poor coverage and im not saying this because Sprint cuts my checks. T Mobile really does suck.
>>51730027
Every time I had a problem I was redirected to like 3 or more people. A few were actually helpful but it was a journey to find them. I have around the same coverage from Sprint at home but T-Mobile has way better coverage at my job. By the way I live in NYC and reps told me that there were known problem with the service here, specifically where I live.
>>51729375
Can I still get 2 year contract with subsidized phone with SERO?
>>51730153
Sprint is currently getting rid of a TON of old towers because they still have the iDEN(2-way radio) antennas up. They are currently removing them and placing LTE up in place of that . I hope i am as helpful as them, but I will not lie about reps/customer service being absolutely a waste of air.
>>51730234
Yes, you should be able to.
Also, if you guys have any questions, just make a thread asking for the Sprint guy. Im on everyday after 7pm.
>>51730403
You are helpful anon, thanks. As of right now I don't see myself switching back to sprint since I'm leaving the country for several months. I still have to get my Sprint iPhone 6 unlocked for international use but I have to "pay" a bill that started after I cancelled the service and paid everything up front. The store rep screwed me over once again.
>>51730673
Did you pay full retail for the phone? If so, sprint has no power over it and is required by law to unlock it.
>>51730673
Also
https://www sprint com/legal/unlocking_policy.html#!/
I switched to Tmobile I'm paying $95 a month for unlimited everything
I used to be on At&t for 3GB data a month + unlimited talk/text for $80-90 a month
fuck at&t dude
>>51730425
OK thanks man.
>>51730903
Ill try to be in the smartphone general as well.
>>51730847
Yes, I paid the retail price all upfront but they said they can't unlock it because I have a balance of $12.95, which was charged after I cancelled my service.
>>51730956
No friend, you own that device. Call customer care and ask for next tier management.
>>51731082
Okay thank you very much anon.
>>51728209
That's deprioritization, not throttling. You get lower speeds on congested towers, I use about 50 gigs a month and that throttling bullshit is nonsense.
>>51731136
I hope they can help you, as per their international policy right on their website. But as I have said (and your experience) customer care can be a great hassle.
>>51728209
Yes, the current plans offer X amount of GB for X a month for LTE speeds, then if it is needed, will be dropped down to 2G speeds, but it is still unlimited.
>>51729567
Sprint rep here as well, this nigerian warlord knows his shit.
verizon f a m
>>51727131
>touchjizz
>no anime
>>51729982
Not anymore dude, its off the site. I got mine on easy pay like 2 months ago before it was pulled, you can't even order it in RMS anymore.
>>51731182
Corporate? or 3rd party? I work in the busiest 3rd party store in Florida.
>>51731204
>RMS
Same anon as above?
>>51730403
Not all of us are useless. I do my best for my customers. :\
>>51731204
Also, did your RMS go down about 2 days ago? I was in the middle of a IB agreement and customer ended up with 2 leases and was on the phone with NSS for 2 hours getting it removed.
>>51731217
Third party in texas.
Yas to the second question too.
>>51731232
It went down yesterday and was a cluster fuck. Fucking RMS lite goes down and all the sprint hamsters need to get working again.
>>51731235
Nice, im with 5SC (hope you get the acronym, i dont want to post company name cos 4chan.)
>>51731242
It was a absolute mad house man, had 20 people waiting for billpay and upgrade.
Im the ASC god at my store. Never a AE ordered without muh consent. Maily because my coworkers see it as "If I cant fix it with a hard reset, its broken."
>>51731278
IT will be nuts on upgrade friday.
In my area, we get a fuck load of folks wanting to pay their bill and nothing else, kills selling opportunities :\
Just you wait, this week, its fucking nuts.
>>51731318
I have 5 new activations and 14 upgrades saturday. This week is going to be even worse. If we get audited, we have so much CPNI on all 10 of our computers.
>>51731348
Dude, get that shit signed or thrown out >.< Audit is a bitch and a half. Our manager is anal about having everything done via MSA tablets and minimal signatures when possible.
>>51731375
Our manager is tits, hes always on the floor or fixing a phone. He i gets 60 hours a week, but hes on salary. We do everything via MSA and shred anything else RMS spits out. Like why do we need the receipt after the BRAVO form? Nobody wants one that says 1500 dollars on it. That is just a waste of paper. Also, on new activations, are you removing the 2 year contract term? My store is tripping balls because sprint says no 2 year contract on a lease, but our DM says do it anyway.
>>51731415
We avoid it as much as possible. Supposedly when promos change on the 8th of january they are officially off the books, but the unlimited my way is still available. Plus marcelo wants to let contract fuckers keep their discounted upgrade.
>>51731505
Jesus man, I hate the fuckers who come in and go "Why cant I just get a free phone?!?!?" and when you try to tel them phones arnt 20 bucks anymore, they are worth their weight in gold, they get pissy and demand a manager.
"Why cant I just upgrade my phone for free like I always have?!?!"
or the "Well this phone didnt work to begin with anyways" and the screen is shattered and they demand another phone. Had a guy on friday come in, a nigger obviously, and demand we give him another phone because he just didnt like it anymore. He spent 2 hours with my manager trying to get one out the vault. He ended up screaming at all the customers and cussing and ended up calling the cops on this fuck. Best part was, his service was shut off for not paying the bill.
>>51731553
I love it. If you are on HTC champions there is about a 400 page thread of shitty customers.
My big thing in my store is meximelts dropping in and speaking there shit english wanting to pay in cash, obviously made from home depot, and always trying to pull the, "how much is this phone?" I want to tell the taco bell barista, "It's right there, on the fact tag, dipshit. You can't afford it anyway. So stop trying to buy it from me to use on metroPCS or fuckin cricket.
>>51731626
I wasnt aware HTC had anything going for them like that. Our thing in our store is fraud and niggers. Everyday its either fraud or a nigger acting a fool or both. Im on Samsung academy. Our training director is always at the US top for score because she used to work for them.
>>51731676
Fraud or niggers, I hear "Ya'll got dem sprint iphones tho? Run my credit see what I get approved fo, senpai." I am the whitest guy in the world, I have to keep my composure, since my boss is blacker than the darkest night and his expression is priceless.
>>51731744
Hahahaha we have a huge ex-army mussel head and our ASC tech is a chick who is dating a nigger. She goes out there and drops to their level and blows their mind.
But im checking out this HTC thing.
mfw already 1220 points
>>51731779
The swag they have their is pretty good, ps4s free m9's and promos all the time. I got a scarf and some tube socks yesterday. Overall, I have gotten like 500-600 bucks worth of free stuff, plus an M8.
>>51731831
NIce haha aso, log in and look at 3rd place for today, im already on it haha almost 4k
>>51731851
Yea you can get a shitload initially, it slows to about 100 points a day.
>>51731867
ehhh, SRM fucked on me and i lost 8k of points. This is next best thing i guess haha
>>51731881
Wow, thats basically a free phone. Wait till january, the A9, M9, G4 and S6 should be up for like 150 if you have your upgrade available.
>>51731903
I got verizon cos signal :/
>>51726458
T-Mobile
>>51726458
Both are equally shit if you aren't in a heavily populated metropolitan area
But that being said t mobile is the best of the two evils.
I just don't even know how someone can use so much data they need unlimited.
Do you poor fuckers have no internet?
Whenever have someone asking to start a Sprint account at work they're either niggers or dirty white trash.
why hasn't someone saved cell phones?
they used too be a really cool technology but since become watered down baby sitters
how would somebody start their own cell phone service? how does one enter the market?
>>51727860
Nigga I regularly hit 150GB on T-Mo until I got internet at home again and never got throttled.
