We need a family plan, and we're looking at 2 blackberry lines both with unlimited texting preferred. The other 3 are fine without data/text. Which provider between AT&T/Sprint/T-Mobile/Verizon would be the cheapest?
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We need a family plan, and we're looking at 2 blackberry lines both with unlimited texting preferred. The other 3 are fine without data/text. Which provider between AT&T/Sprint/T-Mobile/Verizon would be the cheapest?
IMO, i would go with whoever provides the best service. In my area, VZW is the best, AT&T is number 2.
Yeah, definitely find out which one has the best service in your area.
Like taeisme says, network coverage where you'll spend your time should be the #1 factor to consider. It's so important it should also be #2.
I'm on Sprint and have 450 minutes/month, unlimited messaging (both SMs and MMS), unlimited BIS data (which includes email), for $70/month. I get a relatively modest monthly discount and end up paying about $55. Sprint has insane deals on adding extra lines too.
Well I'm in the SF bay area and from what I've heard from friends, all four of them have decent to good coverage around here.
Depends who has the best coverage. I would go with verizon.
I have actually had Cingular/AT&T ( Over the switch), Verizon, T-mobile, & I have had family members who had sprint.
I am currently with T-mobile which I can say I am happy with.
2 Lines with with 700 for $79.99, Which included unlimited nights & weekends and each line has FAV5 ( Unlimited calling to favorite 5, even landlines)
With a Family Text plan which gives unlimited texting to all lines for one flat fee a month, $19.95
1 line has a BB data plan for $24.99
Although I would recommend a plan with more minutes since your going to have 5 on it. 1800 minutes for $89.99 and 2500 for $109.99
I believe you get the two lines included in the plan and every extra line is $9.99 a month each. Don't know if that is the current price anymore.
If you do choose a lower set of minutes I'd recommend getting the Hot Spot which allows you to call using UMA, which BB devices from T-mobile have. There are other phones that support UMA, but I do not have the list.
Hope this helps.
P.S Verizon will most likely be the more expensive option but a lot of phone selections. & great coverage.
My family has had issues with Sprint due to outrages bills & poor customer service although they are building their coverage.
AT&T does an alright job in customer service but I found, that there coverage isn't too well in my area ever since they bought out Cingular. But it might be better in your area.
I'd go with VZW. They have the best nationwide coverage so if you ever travel away from home you have a better chance at having coverage. I've had all of them in the past (TMO, AT&T, and Sprint) and VZW always had the best coverage for me.
If you two are going to text each other most of the time remember BB to BB texting is free.
Sprint & Tmobile will likely be cheaper, but Verizon and ATT will likely have better service.
I would go with verizon since they do have good service.
Verizon is also offering a BOGO sale with BBs right now so you can buy any BB and get any BB for free.
Also you could do a 1400 min share plan and have 10 contacts you call anytime and it can be a home phone or a cell phone on any other carrier.