[TJ Strozier]

It's only been a few hours since the switch, but I can already see the difference in service quality. AT&T's service was indeed better than that of T-Mobile, but I couldn't beat the $400 difference in my monthly phone bill.

TJ Strozier of Astronomic Music Group

[anon(153966)]

That's quite a saving. Over a decade ago, I was with T-Mobile and it was pretty good service and cost. I only switched to AT&T because they always seem to have the latest devices...

[TJ Strozier]

Yeah, that is true. I could deal with the data overages with AT&T anymore though. My last bill was $540.

TJ Strozier of Astronomic Music Group

[chrome14]

I was paying about $97 a month on a contract plan with AT&T. 500 minutes and unlimited texts with 2GB of data a month allowance. I barely used 30 minutes a month. When my contract was up, I switched to T-Mobile's $30 monthly plan. I use more data than I talk so it's perfect for me.

[jskerutis]

I like everything about T-Mobile except the signal strength. When T-Mobile fixes that, I think there will be more happy customer at T-Mobile including myself.

[TJ Strozier]

Yeah, the only problem I've been having with T-Mobile is the signal strength. Other than that, it's perfectly fine. I just couldn't deal with the payments at AT&T anymore. I would fluctuate between the 30 and 60 GB data plans, but now my life is so much better with the unlimited data plan that T-Mobile offers. Whether it slows down or not, I no longer have to make $500+ payments.

TJ Strozier of Astronomic Music Group

[scrannel]

Too bad the Classic currently doesn't have wifi-calling. Presumably, when it does get it, you'll be able to install on your phone... with the right OS, of course.

[zeelob]

I'm on T-Mobile in NYC and I have NO signal problems.

[TJ Strozier]

I'm in Chicago. It works, but it's not AT&T.

TJ Strozier of Astronomic Music Group

[TJ Strozier]

I'm on T-Mobile in NYC and I have NO signal problems.

How good is your service when you're outside of the city?

TJ Strozier of Astronomic Music Group

[scrannel]

In So. Cali no issue with T-Mo at all. FWIW.

[scubafan]

Hey, I was looking here to see about getting a T-Mobile SIM for a trip, just thought I'd chip in. I have 4 smartphones on the AT&T $160 10GB plan. After data plan and the $29 for the "next" plan my kid was stung with when they traded in an iPhone plus $200 (so we buy cell twice! ) and tax we run $225 per month. Obviously the larger data plan would add to it but it should be much lower than $500! I think they had you on an old, more expensive plan then added data on the top. I haven't been happy with AT&T customer service but it's worked in more areas in the country we've been. We drive instead of flying within 500 miles all the time and sometimes up to 1000 miles. I really like T-Mobile pricing but there's zero coverage for them at my house and 1-2 bars at most at work. So I envy those who can use T-Mobile. Hope this was useful but YMMV! ;-)

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[scrannel]

I really like T-Mobile pricing but there's zero coverage for them at my house and 1-2 bars at most at work. So I envy those who can use T-Mobile. Hope this was useful but YMMV! ;-)

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Wifi-calling? Been with T-Mo ten years, zero cell reception at house. Wifi-calling kills.

[blackberry artichoke]

Just made the switch and have faster service and better coverage. Loving this BlackBerry Classis

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[blackberry artichoke]

It's only been a few hours since the switch, but I can already see the difference in service quality. AT&T's service was indeed better than that of T-Mobile, but I couldn't beat the $400 difference in my monthly phone bill.

TJ Strozier of Astronomic Music Group

Indoors in Las Vegas,NV


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[scubafan]

I wasn't certain if the WiFi calling only worked when you have a secure connection like home or work? Wouldn't using it on an insecure public WiFi leave you open to some forms of mischief?
I also heard that some BlackBerry models either don't work with WiFi calling or lost it after the last update. Is the Q10 working with WiFi calling since the 10.3.2.440 update?
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[scrannel]

I wasn't certain if the WiFi calling only worked when you have a secure connection like home or work? Wouldn't using it on an insecure public WiFi leave you open to some forms of mischief?
I also heard that some BlackBerry models either don't work with WiFi calling or lost it after the last update. Is the Q10 working with WiFi calling since the 10.3.2.440 update?
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WFC only works on BBerry models that T-Mo sold/sells (we presume Classic will get it). Also, it has to be on a T-mo approved OS. So 10.3.2xxx at the moment doesn't work.

No clue, myself, about security. But when I travel I can make (free to and from the USA) calls on a/p lounge wifi, restaurant wifi, hotel wifi... and on planes, can set into a/p mode, turn my wifi on, make calls and send texts. Love it. And if NSA is listening in... they gotta be bored.

[modifier]

I wasn't certain if the WiFi calling only worked when you have a secure connection like home or work? Wouldn't using it on an insecure public WiFi leave you open to some forms of mischief?
I also heard that some BlackBerry models either don't work with WiFi calling or lost it after the last update. Is the Q10 working with WiFi calling since the 10.3.2.440 update?
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Wifi calling authenticates somewhat securely but doesn't require WEP or WPA encryption between the device and router. If you can get on a network then you can make a call.

"Mischief" would depend entirely on circumstances. If you're sitting on an open network and some 13-year-old, wannabe-hacker kid with the means to decode IMS packet traffic in real-time really wants to hear what you're saying then sure, it's certainly possible. Plausible, no. It's far easier to use a parabolic microphone.

Wifi calling currently only works on specific Q10 and Z10 models running specific 10.2.1 and earlier builds. 10.3.2+ doesn't currently work, including on the Classic. That's still in wait-and-see mode with a potential launch in September.

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