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Ditch Your Contract, Save Money With Red Pocket Mobile

#1 PCWorld

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Posted 30 May 2012 - 05:01 PM

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#2 txfeinbergs

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Posted 30 May 2012 - 06:13 PM

Unfortunately, no comparison to Ting's rates. In fact, where exactly is the bargain here?

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Posted 30 May 2012 - 08:26 PM

That's not much of a bargain compared to other prepaid plans, such as tmobile's.

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Posted 30 May 2012 - 09:28 PM

The bid difference here is the AT&T network versus T-Mobile or Sprint. Network matters people! Say what you will about AT&T, but if price were the only factor, Sprint, T-Mobile, MetroPCS etc would all be on top. They're clearly not, and for good reason. This actually is a great deal for one of the two best wireless networks in America. And it's GSM!

#5 RyanDavis

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Posted 30 May 2012 - 09:57 PM

JThyme, on 30 May 2012 - 09:28 PM, said:

I use Pageplus cellular which is an MVNO that uses Verizon Pageplus on June 6th will have Unlimited talk, text and 2 gigs of date (Curently 1 gig data) for 55.00 monthly and you can bring pretty much any CDMA phone and use it on the network

#6 Evildave

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Posted 30 May 2012 - 10:00 PM

Actually, Network matters, but locally, WHICH network is 'best' is not so simple a question.

Where AT&T may be a 'miracle' where you are, where someone else spends the most time, Sprint, Verizon or T-Mobile may serve much better.

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Posted 31 May 2012 - 07:12 AM

Do you get assigned a different phone number with the new SIM card?

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Posted 31 May 2012 - 07:13 AM

Do you get assigned a different phone number if you change SIM cards from your current carrier?

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Posted 31 May 2012 - 08:53 AM

@Evildave - agreed. If you live under a MetroPCS tower and don't ever travel outside their coverage range or mind their lesser overall coverage, that would be cheaper. Same goes for Tmo, Sprint, Cricket, etc.

It's not really anything to argue. The market provides the proof: most Americans use either AT&T or Verizon, and those two networks (which are the most expensive) are growing while most others are struggling. That doesn't mean that they are the best choice for all. Just for most.

@FerdinandSalvacion - basically all wireless companies allow you to either get a new number or port in your existing number.