RALFFERS 0 #1 August 20, 2010 I pay Verizon x amount of money for unlimited everything - minutes, texts & data. But I was wondering if unlimited really does mean everything. I listen to Pandora A LOT & also use my phone as a GPS - my Garmin is only for long distance trips at this point. So I'm pulling massive amounts of data. Any thoughts?Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #2 August 20, 2010 I used almost 2 GB of Data last month over the Verizon network... and haven't been charged anything extra nor do I expect to be charged any extra... GPS will only use "data" when it's trying to draw a map of your current location... unlimited should be unlimited... however... your unlimited service probably doesn't apply to tethering with a computer to share the phones connection... but as long as you're just working with your phone... you should be fine...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #3 August 20, 2010 Pssst-I think he's really worried about all the porn.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #4 August 20, 2010 Cool. I don't use tethering, so as you say I should be fine. I check my phone every now & then to see exactly how much data I'm using - but it's measured in kilobytes, not megabytes or gigs. Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #5 August 20, 2010 Quote Pssst-I think he's really worried about all the porn. Oh... I didn't think of that... he's definetly in trouble now... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasch 0 #6 August 20, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWEjvCRPrCoSex with sith is like sex with a stripper. A lot of flashing lights and waving of glowing sabers, but in the end you end up with something dark and wrinkely. DPH# "-13" TSK# "-13" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #7 August 20, 2010 QuotePssst-I think he's really worried about all the porn. Nope. Last thing I need is a virus in my phone, capable of retrieving peoples names, numbers e-mails & addresses. I'm a bit of a security nut.Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchYourStep 0 #8 August 20, 2010 Just ask your provider......they'll know better than us. "You start off your skydiving career with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience up before your bag of luck runs out." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #9 August 20, 2010 Quote http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWEjvCRPrCo LMAO! Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #10 August 20, 2010 Quote Cool. I don't use tethering, so as you say I should be fine. I check my phone every now & then to see exactly how much data I'm using - but it's measured in kilobytes, not megabytes or gigs. Verizon wireless also has a really nice online interface that will show your minutes/texts/data... and it shows how much data you use in a given month... and if you have an Android Phone you can download an application that will also show all of your usage...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #11 August 20, 2010 Quote Quote Cool. I don't use tethering, so as you say I should be fine. I check my phone every now & then to see exactly how much data I'm using - but it's measured in kilobytes, not megabytes or gigs. Verizon wireless also has a really nice online interface that will show your minutes/texts/data... and it shows how much data you use in a given month... and if you have an Android Phone you can download an application that will also show all of your usage... I checked online - it's in kilobytes too. What Am I missing. I do have an android phone - are you talking about the 'my Verizon' app?Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #12 August 20, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Cool. I don't use tethering, so as you say I should be fine. I check my phone every now & then to see exactly how much data I'm using - but it's measured in kilobytes, not megabytes or gigs. Verizon wireless also has a really nice online interface that will show your minutes/texts/data... and it shows how much data you use in a given month... and if you have an Android Phone you can download an application that will also show all of your usage... I checked online - it's in kilobytes too. What Am I missing. I do have an android phone - are you talking about the 'my Verizon' app? Yep,,, and although it does show it in KB... determining the total usage in MB or GB just requires moving the decimal place to the left 3 (MB) or 6 (GB) places. Also if you "View Usage" on the account overview page (@ verizonwireless.com) there is an option under the domestic data usage to view your data usage in MB or GB... if you don't wish to do the math in your head.Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #13 August 20, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Cool. I don't use tethering, so as you say I should be fine. I check my phone every now & then to see exactly how much data I'm using - but it's measured in kilobytes, not megabytes or gigs. Verizon wireless also has a really nice online interface that will show your minutes/texts/data... and it shows how much data you use in a given month... and if you have an Android Phone you can download an application that will also show all of your usage... I checked online - it's in kilobytes too. What Am I missing. I do have an android phone - are you talking about the 'my Verizon' app? Yep,,, and although it does show it in KB... determining the total usage in MB or GB just requires moving the decimal place to the left 3 (MB) or 6 (GB) places. Also if you "View Usage" on the account overview page (@ verizonwireless.com) there is an option under the domestic data usage to view your data usage in MB or GB... if you don't wish to do the math in your head. Oh yeah - DUUUUUUUUHHHHH!... Just over 900 MB for now - middle of the bill cycle.Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #14 August 20, 2010 I seem to remember someone sending some obscene amount of texts and getting charged, who had unlimited. I have sent ~10k texts some months, with lots of internet browsing (I have unlimited text, data and mms) and have streamed iheartradio for hours, never once had an issue. I'm on AT&T though FWIW."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #15 August 20, 2010 Quote seem to remember someone sending some obscene amount of texts and getting charged, who had unlimited. I've heard of this too; it was a T-Mobile customer. Apparently, they were on a mission to see how many texts they could send. Their bill supposedly had to be sent in a 20 lb-50 lb box. Quote I have sent ~10k texts some months, with lots of internet browsing (I have unlimited text, data and mms) and have streamed iheartradio for hours, never once had an issue. What's cool is if you have a radio in your car that allows you connect devices via USB you get free satellite radio. Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #16 August 20, 2010 Quote Quote Pssst-I think he's really worried about all the porn. Oh... I didn't think of that... he's definetly in trouble now... Explains why the keys on the phone are so 'sticky' I guess.... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #17 August 20, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Pssst-I think he's really worried about all the porn. Oh... I didn't think of that... he's definetly in trouble now... Explains why the keys on the phone are so 'sticky' I guess.... You forgot to mention the part where you asked me to borrow it........and pulled a houdini for 10 minutes. Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #18 August 20, 2010 Quote I seem to remember someone sending some obscene amount of texts and getting charged, who had unlimited. I have sent ~10k texts some months, with lots of internet browsing (I have unlimited text, data and mms) and have streamed iheartradio for hours, never once had an issue. I'm on AT&T though FWIW. 10,000 texts?!?!?!?!?! Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #19 August 20, 2010 Many providers are still providing unlimited, but once you reach a designated limit, they start slowing your connection way down. They are trying to fight people tethering computers.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #20 August 20, 2010 QuoteMany providers are still providing unlimited, but once you reach a designated limit, they start slowing your connection way down. They are trying to fight people tethering computers. In the case of Verizon, they just charge $20 extra per month for tethering - but there's still a 2GB limit on it. I don't use tethering.Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #21 August 20, 2010 Quote Quote I seem to remember someone sending some obscene amount of texts and getting charged, who had unlimited. I have sent ~10k texts some months, with lots of internet browsing (I have unlimited text, data and mms) and have streamed iheartradio for hours, never once had an issue. I'm on AT&T though FWIW. 10,000 texts?!?!?!?!?! I don't like to talk on the phone, texting is much better, and no long pauses while you try to think of something to say... usually cut and to the point. Most of my work related texts are simple messages that I get from the boss and pass down to the other soldiers, I can send the message to 15 guys at once, in far less time and not have to worry about leaving a voicemail if they dont answer. I get a text back from each one of them confirming they got the message, and thats 32 texts in a few mins. Besides, the girl I was dating texted _alot_ so my numbers went through the roof. My Jan bill had just shy of 6k texts on it, but I have had alot more when I wasnt on leave and at home."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #22 August 20, 2010 Quote Quote Many providers are still providing unlimited, but once you reach a designated limit, they start slowing your connection way down. They are trying to fight people tethering computers. In the case of Verizon, they just charge $20 extra per month for tethering - but there's still a 2GB limit on it. I don't use tethering. You don't, but many people (especially with iPhone 3G's) were teathering well before it was an option. Apparently AT&T couldnt tell what you were and werent teathering because of the way the systems work, so they couldnt tell who was using it. ETA: From my January bill: Data Unlimited DATA ACCESS 7,239,993 KB No over charge "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herky 0 #23 August 20, 2010 I had unlimited data through verizon, but they offered me a sweat deal to good to pass up on a new phone. And I had to get rid of unlimited data plan for the new phone...apparently they are phasing out unlimited data and are considering moving people who have it to other plan. It was a good business move when they instigated it, but not anymore. So if you got verizon...don't count on unlimited data for too much longer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #24 August 20, 2010 Quote I had unlimited data through verizon, but they offered me a sweat deal to good to pass up on a new phone. And I had to get rid of unlimited data plan for the new phone...apparently they are phasing out unlimited data and are considering moving people who have it to other plan. It was a good business move when they instigated it, but not anymore. So if you got verizon...don't count on unlimited data for too much longer. That's fucking BULLSHIT on Verizon's part! Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #25 August 20, 2010 When the iPhone first came out there were numerous horror stories about people setting up their plan incorrectly and getting 5-figure phone bills in the mail. There were still more stories of people getting encyclopedic paper statements that included every text, call, or data access that was made and they showed up in boxes rather than in an envelope. I've been with AT&T for a little over 6 years and have only had one billing screw up which they fixed without arguing with me. Unlimited anything doesn't make much sense for us. I've been keeping an eye on our data usage, and I'm probably going to drop us both down to at&t's new 2GB plan to save an extra $10/mo. We both vary between 300MB and 1GB. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
