$25 plan: i read someplace that if you have the grandfathered $25 plan that when you upgrade to this phone you lose that plan..is this true??
1062825
You would have to upgrade to the $35/mo plan. From VM FAQs: " Starting May 27, 2012, if you are using the $25, $40, or $60 Beyond Talk plan and you upgrade to a Beyond Talk Smartphone launched after May 1, 2012*, you will need to switch to the $35, $45, or $55 Beyond Talk plan. When you switch plans, you will need to pay for your new plan and you will lose any minutes, messages, and money in your balance. This will also change your monthly payment date. So if you are considering upgrading to a new smartphone, we recommend that you wait until right before your next monthly payment date to activate. *The following smartphones launched before May 1, 2012 and are therefore not subject to the new device upgrade rules at this time: VentureTM, LG OptimusTM Slider, HTC Wildfire STM, Motorola TriumphTM, LG Optimus VTM, Blackberry CurveTM 8530."
1843820
i pay online and im grandfathered in from the 25, and its 26.50 every month, 1.50 tax. kinda confusing, it will tell you that you need to top up (add) say 25 dollars for your next month, then when you top up it charges you 25 + tax, or in your case 35 + tax.
655784
This is not true, I've seen others say this same thing, so I called AT&T. If the phone is used as a gophone you do not need to purchase a data plan. If you use it as a contract or any other "plan" you need the data plan. The $25/month or $50/month Gophone refill cards will work. Not trusting the answer on the phone I used the online chat and asked an AT&T rep the same question and got the same answer.
605126
The deal is that you CANNOT port your phone number over as the phone is sent to you already activated. I didn't know that when I bought it. Neither did my friend, who called Cingular, ported the number, and now believes he will have to pay an additional $325 as a result. I see that one of the reviewers- Monkey Puppet- also learned this after the fact. If you don't need to port your number, it's the best deal around.
1572188
mine was for a Verizon contract plan, I think I saw that they now offer a prepay plan. I love my little phone, it tough and works great.
1351774
Yes, it should work with the $25 plan. I'm using it with the PayLo plan. It is $20 for 3 months with 20 cents/minute talk, 15 cents/text message. What you don't spend in 3 months accumulates until you reach a maximum of $400 balance.Virgin Mobile has limited coverage (for example not usable at the Grand Canyon). Virgin Mobile is terrible at customer service!
1822713
I used the pay as you go 10 cents per minute plan. I did not register it as a 'smart' phone since I did not want data. I already had a sim card for the plan and simply transferred the card into this phone.
2067134
I actually went into a TMo store today before going to the gym, to switch from ATT and check out the $10 internet plan (with the 500 talk for $29/mo). I purposely left my phone in the car, so when they asked for it I said I didn't have it with me, that it was an old Nokia, which later made them scan another cell box for activation. I got so excited - how easy it was, that I didnt even go to the gym but drove back home to config the internet - and WOW! I have a super cheap unlimited 3-f__ken-G!!!!!!!!!!!! I went for a workout right after and now I can listen to internet radio stream, instead of the stupid crap they play at the gym. That sonovab!+ch KELLY - THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!! I actually went into a TMo store today before going to the gym, to switch from ATT and check out the $10 internet plan (with the 500 talk for $29/mo). I purposely left my phone in the car, so when they asked for it I said I didn't have it with me, that it was an old Nokia, which later made them scan another cell box for activation. I got so excited - how easy it was, that I didnt even go to the gym but drove back home to config the internet - and WOW! I have a super cheap unlimited 3-f__ken-G!!!!!!!!!!!! I went for a workout right after and now I can listen to internet radio stream, instead... » Read More I actually went into a TMo store today before going to the gym, to switch from ATT and check out the $10 internet plan (with the 500 talk for $29/mo). I purposely left my phone in the car, so when they asked for it I said I didn't have it with me, that it was an old Nokia, which later made them scan another cell box for activation. I got so excited - how easy it was, that I didnt even go to the gym but drove back home to config the internet - and WOW! I have a super cheap unlimited 3-f__ken-G!!!!!!!!!!!! I went for a workout right after and now I can listen to internet radio stream, instead of the stupid crap they play at the gym. That sonovab!+ch KELLY - THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!! « Show Less
1430330
Yes you may,you may also keep your. Old number. Depending on the phone you may want to upgrade your plan so for data.
848379
I've used it with both the $15 and $35 cards. All that happens with this phone is that the value of the card you choose goes into an account. Your minutes are deducted from that account. If you're asking about the cards for use with data plans, honestly I'd skip this phone and choose a "smarter", faster phone like the Moto G. Good Luck
512202
If your current phone is not android...then yes it will go up in your bill. But this phone is not worth it...I got rid of it 3 months after purchase. You need to ask a boost mobile rep. to be 100% sure how much it will go up.
877723
It should stay the same unless you make a change....adding a new phone (not replacing an existing one) will change you plan..... if you already have a android phone you can just swap the sim card over and the phone will work fine......if not you will have to get Verizon involved and probably lose the unlimited plan
751855
The same thing happened to me. When you bring your own phone it doesn't count towards your upgrade. Just make sure it is a Verizon ready phone.
1774538
The old plan was Unlimited but the newer one is 4g. So if you were like me & was having problems with your old device & needed a new one but didn't want to upgrade to get it & lose your Unlimited plan. Don't upgrade just buy a replacement through Amazon.com. For me after this experience of getting a dud I decided never to choose this option ever again. Too much hassle. Check with your Service Provider if you have the Unlimited Plan with Verizon Wireless or the 4g.
770235
nope, just activate on your current plan! Great, simple little no frills phone
1056803
If you keep the same service carrier with active service, they should assist you. If you want to switch carriers, but keep your old number, things get difficult. I hope this helps..
1433535
I upgraded from the Optimus V to the Elite several months ago and was able to remain the $25 plan. Officially, you're not supposed to but it appears to work.