Cheapest Way To Get 3G In The U.S.?
 

So, let's get a thread going - what's the absolute cheapest way to get unlimited data on T-Mobile U.S. for the N900? I'm probably going to have to pick up a SIM card, but there's tons of options.

Re: Cheapest Way To Get 3G In The U.S.?
 

$39.99 T-Mobile total unlimited data-only plan I believe.

Re: Cheapest Way To Get 3G In The U.S.?
 

24.99 without texts 34.99 with unlimited texts

Re: Cheapest Way To Get 3G In The U.S.?
 

Doesn't that require a voice plan?

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it does indeed

Re: Cheapest Way To Get 3G In The U.S.?
 

This is the thread i've been waiting for someone to get going...(not sure why i didn't?)
Data Only...

I don't need/want voice. So $39.99 looks like the best so far.

Re: Cheapest Way To Get 3G In The U.S.?
 

If you have a voice plan, isn't it cheaper to use the $19.99 text+data bundle? Unless they pick up the phone like rumors say, you can get away without paying the ridiculous smartphone plan price. Or is that package not offered anymore?

Re: Cheapest Way To Get 3G In The U.S.?
 

How is the coverage of the 3G and how well would VOIP work over it?

Basically I want to know if I can get away without having any voice plan.

Re: Cheapest Way To Get 3G In The U.S.?
 

The coverage is improving, but I think ATT/verizon still have better coverage right now.
regarding VOIP: I've used skype a number of times, and it works adequately. It is not perfect, not as good as a regular cell phone call (there usually is a little lag.) but is acceptable. Gizmo does not work well over 3g for me. The voice call is not smooth, it is always choppy.

BTW I use an N800 tetherd to an SE TM506 with unlimited data from Tmo for $19.95, and I'm on a 4 line family voice plan with the rest of my family. We share 1000 minutes(we never go over, since tmobile calls are free, and we mostly make those), and pay approximately $130 or $135/mo for the bundle I think...

Re: Cheapest Way To Get 3G In The U.S.?
 

i have a feeling that when tmo releases it officially, they will bump the data plan like they did on the g1.


get a regular phone with them and then add the total internet, and you can change the settings in the phone to access the 3g and not pay the extra $60+/year.