Who is Switching to Verizon for the Nexus?

[Deleted User]

I'm on AT&T right now and have unlimited 3G on my iPhone 3GS, so if I waited who knows how long for the Nexus to come to AT&T I would lose my unlimited when upgrading my plan to "4G". So there is no point in my staying because no matter what phone I get for AT&T I will lose my unlimited.

So with this deal they are doing with 4GB for $30 I will definitely be going to Verizon for the Nexus, and so I can get real 4G data. AT&T has also burned me way too many times. (I'm sure in 2 years I'll be saying the same thing about Verizon though)

If Sprint was getting the Nexus I'd much rather go there for unlimited data, but it is looking like they wont have unlimited for much longer, and I don't want to make that gamble. Plus I don't see the point of getting a WiMax device when they are right around the corner from rolling out LTE. All signs point me to going to Verizon, who already has an established LTE network.

That's not accurate, they will let you grandfather the unlimited data on any smartphone you get regardless if it is 2G, 3G, 4G. As long as you don't request to go to 2G or 250mb. Verizon is the exact same way with their grandfathered users with unlimited.

LTE changes nothing.

 

[darkshot117]

That's not accurate, they will let you grandfather the unlimited data on any smartphone you get regardless if it is 2G, 3G, 4G. As long as you don't request to go to 2G or 250mb. Verizon is the exact same way with their grandfathered users with unlimited.

LTE changes nothing.

Weird, everyone I know has been telling me that if you upgrade to a 4G data plan, you have to choose a new plan, and unlimited is not one of the options for a new plan.

Still, even if you're right, I'm not sure I want to keep waiting on AT&T to get their act together. I'm long overdue on a new phone and the LTE Nexus is perfect for me, waiting for AT&T to get LTE in my city and release the Nexus could take months if not another year.

 

[bkfist]

Switched 2 years ago for the Droid, but I'm off contract now and have no qualms about switching to another carrier if Verizon pooches this phone release with something stupid like crapware or a locked boot loader.

 

[jdduncan11]

Seriously considering making the jump from AT&T. However, the $30 2GB plan is holding me back for now. I'm not sure that I'm willing to let go of my unlimited data just yet.

FYI - Verizon has a promo for 4 GB for $30 right now for new customers.

 

[ANewDay]

^ Just realized that you posted that before me.

 

[SysAdmNj]

Hold on, I'm an att customer. Are you saying I can buy a verizon phone off contract and just add a plan and stop using it whenever I want without paying an etf?

 

[SamXp]

Sprint is waiving my ETF because cell coverage at my house is so crappy. Thus, I'm switching to VZW (still undecided on the Nexus or Rezound, though).

 

[speede541]

I switched over from GTE-Mobilenet for this phone. It's been a looooooooooong wait.

 

[ultradroid]

No, I'm not even considering switching from AT&T to Verizon for the Galaxy Nexus. Why? Two reasons: First, I refuse to spend money on a CDMA device. You may own your phone, but you have zero portability to another carrier if you get fed up with the one you've got. Second, Verizon's window of exclusivity is a narrow (although not yet spelled out) one, and a US GSM version of the Galaxy Nexus just simply makes business sense for Google and Samsung. They would be totally crazy to offer their flagship phone to the US market only as a CDMA device. I just can't see them kissing off both AT&T and T-Mobile, in this market.


-Mike

 

[Dmw017]

Lol funny enough, I'm actually switching FROM Verizon for the Nexus XD

(I do prepaid - VZW doesn't have that option for 4G phones... Hello T-Mobile ^^)

Edit: srsly people need to stop talking about this "verizon exclusive" bs rumor like its a confirmed fact.

also, just a sidenote, i actually like the GSM verison better (unless it turns out its only available in 16gigs) because its thinner, the HSPA+ eats up less battery and has more than enough speeds for me (heavy user/gamer, speed is still enough), and you can use it around the world and/or pop in any sim card anytime (i dont travel, but still.. very nice)
Oh and my plan just got cut by nearly $70 by switching from Verizon to Tmobile from $95 to $30. 100 minutes (no1 uses talk lol) unlimited text and web, 5GB of 4G

 

[TroyBoy30]

i'm considering it but it's tough due to the following

I have 1000 minutes a month, unlimited nights and weekends and rollover for $35
unlimited data that's not throttled at 2 gig like verizon
I can upgrade for full discount ever 6 months
i have 10,000 rollover minutes
att's lte falls back to hspa+, not 3g
voice and data on both which i use constantly

i can go to verzion but it would cost me almost $60 more a month and i'd only get 5 gig of data.

I have great service with att and never drop calls. I just wish the gsm version of the gnex was LTE and hspa+ only

 

[Gravytrain]

Upgrade every 6 months???? I'd never leave! How'd you get that deal??

 

[Lindseybp]

Switching from Sprint to Verizon for this phone. ETF will be less than my monthly bill.

 

[TroyBoy30]

Upgrade every 6 months???? I'd never leave! How'd you get that deal??

ive been on att premier for years. ive been with att for almost 10 years. of course they weren't att back then!

funny thing is i've never used it. ive been on an iphone for the last 3 years so i never needed to upgrade but once a year

 

[edge]

I'm switching from a bionic to the nexus.. Same carrier, but I wanted to weigh in. I just hope the battery life is up to par with a iphone

 

[DucatiDude]

Paying the ETF and switching from Sprint.
Sprint bill: $68
Verizon: $145

 

[Hdub32]

Hey guys, due to this crap Verizon is pulling with the Gnex, Im staying with Tmo and importing from the UK. Yeah...I want this phone bad!

 

[Dmw017]

Hey guys, due to this crap Verizon is pulling with the Gnex, Im staying with Tmo and importing from the UK. Yeah...I want this phone bad!

This might make you feel better ;p
Switched OFF Verizon for Nexiii ;} - xda-developers

 

[TroyBoy30]

Hey guys, due to this crap Verizon is pulling with the Gnex, Im staying with Tmo and importing from the UK. Yeah...I want this phone bad!

think im gonna do the same thing. stick with att and import when the 32 gig comes out.

 

[Dmw017]

think im gonna do the same thing. stick with att and import when the 32 gig comes out.

Handtec has a 90-day return policy. I bought my 16GB yesterday and will return if/when the 32GB is set for a release date. Keeping the shipping box, receipt, and everything the order will come with :}

 

[Russellmaniakw]

Handtec has a 90-day return policy. I bought my 16GB yesterday and will return if/when the 32GB is set for a release date. Keeping the shipping box, receipt, and everything the order will come with :}

Hey I also posted in the other thread on XDA...

Does Handtec let you return it even if you've opened and used it?

 

[Dmw017]

Hey I also posted in the other thread on XDA...

Does Handtec let you return it even if you've opened and used it?

Oh my bad that was for used items >< smh

"Open-Box Items/Customer returns (Used)

Please note that our open-box (used) stock is sold with 90 calendar days warranty only, and therefore any claims under the warranty after 90 days of receipt will not be accepted. "

With non-faulty goods, you have 7 working days after receiving your item to return it

Guess I'll just ebay my Nexus before the 32GB is released. The cool thing is I wont lose any money since i wont have to import and pay more for the new nexus as it will be available in the US by the time the 32GB is out. So whatever money I lose from selling my old nexus will be made up by the lower price of not having to import my next one.

 

[Hdub32]

This might make you feel better ;p
Switched OFF Verizon for Nexiii ;} - xda-developers

Great thread!

 

[MKeditor]

No, I'm not even considering switching from AT&T to Verizon for the Galaxy Nexus. Why? Two reasons: First, I refuse to spend money on a CDMA device. You may own your phone, but you have zero portability to another carrier if you get fed up with the one you've got. Second, Verizon's window of exclusivity is a narrow (although not yet spelled out) one, and a US GSM version of the Galaxy Nexus just simply makes business sense for Google and Samsung. They would be totally crazy to offer their flagship phone to the US market only as a CDMA device. I just can't see them kissing off both AT&T and T-Mobile, in this market.


-Mike

Agreed on all points. To buy a CDMA phone from Verizon is like buying a Toyota car that can only use Toyota gas stations. I guess all the guys on Verizon don't travel either since the rest of the world is on GSM.

I really want one by mid January. I am considering buying one from the UK. I think the freqs look right...but 500 pounds!

Has anyone else tried this?

 

[rexdog1888]

The question soon will be who is switching from Verizon for the Gnex(imported)