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Replacing an iPhone, yes? Should be able to keep your plan, no problem.
Going to a smart phone from not!so!smart phone can demand leaving a grandfathered plan because of the data, but iPhone to iPhone shouldn't.
My knowledge is mostly Verizon, I will disclaimer.
Last time I upgraded, neither my unlimited data plan nor my text plan were offered anymore - all they could say was "I'm jealous" and roll it over.
Yeah, I already have the iPhone 3GS, I just want to get the 4S, and not have to increase my texting payment (because especially with iOS5, I'm not doing as much of it anymore! But some people still don't have iphones, so...)
I used to have a thing where I had a random number of texts each month (100 maybe?) included. I couldn't do that with the new phone, but I got to keep the unlimited data plan, which was FAR more important. I don't text that much anyway.
Thanks for the texting info. Now, what's up with AT&T's 4G LTE network. I know that they recently introduced it to Boston. Does the iPhone 4S use it? Or only specific phones?
There aren't any 4G iPhones yet.
My G2 on T Mobile suddenly started sporting a 4G indicator with the last software update. Is it four gee, or faux gee? The hardware's relatively ancient (but I loves it--just give me ICS, I beg of you). I haven't even seen it split out on an upgrade path document.
T-mobile is advertising the G2 as 4G capable. 4G, unfortunately, has absolutely no real meaning as far as I can tell: it can mean HSPA+ (which is a souped-up 3G running on the same band), LTE (which Verizon is pushing and AT&T is starting), or WiMax (Sprint's 4G). Which ones work best for you is apparently strictly a matter of location. From what I'm reading, chances are your phone is doing HSPA+ (LTE or WiMax would require a different antenna for sure), which is the same "4G" my AT&T phone gets. I haven't noticed any speed increases over my old iPhone 3G, but they might be there.
If it's T-Mobile then I'm pretty sure it will be HSPA+. I think LTE will get you the big speed numbers, but you have to live in the right place.
Yeah, I know that "4G" doesn't have any real meaning. But I've heard that AT&T's version in Boston is really fast. Verizen too, but I get a pretty good corporate discount with AT&T.