Author Topic: unlimited data - no talk/text deal (Read 4802 times)

Esther · « **on:** February 12, 2011, 11:26:56 PM »

Hi. I need a phone (or any device) plan that has unlimited data (internet) but doesn't need talk or text. I'm not sure if it's more worth it to buy a phone or maybe some other small device that gives you internet on the go.

Any ideas would be much appreciated.

lubaby · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2011, 01:40:58 AM »

http://www.mycricket.com/broadband

hocker · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2011, 07:45:26 AM »

sprint has somethin for seniors, it`s called sprint relay. $29 a month. Your prob better off with Vorgon Mobile.

Esther · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2011, 05:11:07 PM »

Quote from: lubaby on February 13, 2011, 01:40:58 AM

http://www.mycricket.com/broadband

It seems like you would have to carry around a laptop for this. I want something like a blackberry without talk or text.

Dan · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2011, 05:13:49 PM »

http://www.sprintrelay.com/

elikay · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2011, 05:42:30 PM »

Last time this was discussed it was not nogea anyone ever have success with them. Recent expereiences?

lubaby · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2011, 05:53:00 PM »

Quote from: Esther on February 13, 2011, 05:11:07 PM

It seems like you would have to carry around a laptop for this. I want something like a blackberry without talk or text.

A friend of mine has a broadband card (like that) which he keeps connected to a MiFi router, and just uses an ipod touch as his main line (apps for calling and txting)

ceejay · « **Reply #7 on:** February 14, 2011, 08:25:46 PM »

Quote from: Dan on February 13, 2011, 05:13:49 PM

http://www.sprintrelay.com/

We will need to contact you via videophone in order to complete your Sprint Epic™ 4G by Samsung purchase.

hocker · « **Reply #8 on:** February 14, 2011, 09:50:56 PM »

Quote from: ceejay on February 14, 2011, 08:25:46 PM

We will need to contact you via videophone in order to complete your Sprint Epic™ 4G by Samsung purchase.

WOW! Anyhow Virgin Mobile is prob more worthwhile.

Mordy · « **Reply #9 on:** February 15, 2011, 01:38:20 AM »

Quote from: hocker on February 14, 2011, 09:50:56 PM

WOW! Anyhow Virgin Mobile is prob more worthwhile.

^THIS!

I just started a new thread about that. Virgin Mobile wasn't interesting until recently because their selection of phones were all bottom of the barrel.
But they just started carrying the Optimus, which is Sprint's best 3G phone (and a personal favorite of mine). Plus there are ways to get discounts to bring the price down even lower.

hocker · « **Reply #10 on:** February 15, 2011, 04:15:00 AM »

Quote from: Mordy on February 15, 2011, 01:38:20 AM

^THIS!

I just started a new thread about that. Virgin Mobile wasn't interesting until recently because their selection of phones were all bottom of the barrel.
But they just started carrying the Optimus, which is Sprint's best 3G phone (and a personal favorite of mine). Plus there are ways to get discounts to bring the price down even lower.

what discounts?

Esther · « **Reply #11 on:** February 15, 2011, 12:26:10 PM »

Quote from: lubaby on February 13, 2011, 05:53:00 PM

A friend of mine has a broadband card (like that) which he keeps connected to a MiFi router, and just uses an ipod touch as his main line (apps for calling and txting)

This sounds good. You just carry around this card and the ipod touch can connect to it?

Esther · « **Reply #12 on:** February 15, 2011, 12:32:42 PM »

I just checked Virgin Mobile. It seems like I can get unlimited everything (besides talk) for as little as $25 a month. Does anyone have this and have good experiences with it?

If yes, I might even cancel my regular plan since I barely use talk anyways.

Dan · « **Reply #13 on:** February 15, 2011, 12:36:38 PM »

Quote from: Esther on February 15, 2011, 12:32:42 PM

I just checked Virgin Mobile. It seems like I can get unlimited everything (besides talk) for as little as $25 a month. Does anyone have this and have good experiences with it?

If yes, I might even cancel my regular plan since I barely use talk anyways.

Or even less than $25:
http://www.dansdeals.com/forums/index.php?topic=5578.msg61245#msg61245

I'm tempted as well!

Esther · « **Reply #14 on:** February 15, 2011, 12:40:20 PM »

Quote from: Dan on February 15, 2011, 12:36:38 PM

Or even less than $25:
http://www.dansdeals.com/forums/index.php?topic=5578.msg61245#msg61245

I'm tempted as well!

I'm thinking of getting a Blackberry because of BBM. Would I be able to get that under this Target deal?

Mordy · « **Reply #15 on:** February 15, 2011, 12:53:25 PM »

No. The target deal is for Virgin Mobile, which has a very limited selection of phones, all of which are traditional standard feature phones.

The only reason they suddenly became interesting is that they began offering a really decent Android phone, the LG Optimus. If you're not interested in Android, or particularly with this phone, then Virgin Mobile isn't for you.

Esther · « **Reply #16 on:** February 15, 2011, 01:01:24 PM »

Quote from: Mordy on February 15, 2011, 12:53:25 PM

No. The target deal is for Virgin Mobile, which has a very limited selection of phones, all of which are traditional standard feature phones.

The only reason they suddenly became interesting is that they began offering a really decent Android phone, the LG Optimus. If you're not interested in Android, or particularly with this phone, then Virgin Mobile isn't for you.

I saw a Blackberry under Virgin Mobile too. Why is it only a good deal if I get the Optimus? $25 (or less) a month seems awesome to me!

Mordy · « **Reply #17 on:** February 15, 2011, 01:39:02 PM »

Ah- you are correct, I forgot they offer the BB curve. I think its a really old model with lower end specs to today's standards.

I guess if you just want it for BBM, that would work though.

I guess its just not as big of a deal as a current model Froyo-touting Android phone for less than you can activate it anywhere else (I know people who had the curve on $30 SERO plans. Android was never an option for less than $50 a month until recently).

Esther · « **Reply #18 on:** February 15, 2011, 02:08:39 PM »

Quote from: Mordy on February 15, 2011, 01:39:02 PM

Ah- you are correct, I forgot they offer the BB curve. I think its a really old model with lower end specs to today's standards.

I guess if you just want it for BBM, that would work though.

I guess its just not as big of a deal as a current model Froyo-touting Android phone for less than you can activate it anywhere else (I know people who had the curve on $30 SERO plans. Android was never an option for less than $50 a month until recently).

But aren't those SERO plans over? Maybe I should just get the Android (cheaper than the BB) and use the new KIK service. But this deal really seems great to me...I'm wondering if I'm missing some small print anywhere.

Anyone know about the service? Will it work anywhere that Sprint does?

Dan · « **Reply #19 on:** February 15, 2011, 02:11:16 PM »

Quote from: Esther on February 15, 2011, 02:08:39 PM

Anyone know about the service? Will it work anywhere that Sprint does?

Sprint allows roaming onto VZW for free.
This won't allow it at all AFAIK.