There is a plan called MintMobile, which is an MVNO run by T-mobile, that offers 12 GB of data for $25 a month; you just have to pay for a number of months in advance. I haven't tried it but I'm considering switching.
> On Jul 22, 2020, at 11:39 AM, Jeff Samco <[email protected]> wrote: > > You need to find where Party Pay is described. If you are part of a Party > of 4 then the monthly charge is a flat $25. Reddit has a group where people > post openings in their Party Pay group. It took me about 10 minutes to find > an open group, submit my name and get approval that I had joined. > > As for the slowdown in data, yes, that is one of the two drawbacks in the > Visible service. I was particularly drawn to the unlimited hotspot feature > and I have not been disappointed. > HTH, > Jeff > > At 02:47 PM 7/20/2020, you wrote: >> Hi Jeff, >> I went to the site and it says a new member would pay $25 for the first >> month then $40 after that and your speeds maybe throttles down at times. >> Here below is what it says on the sight. >> +For a limited time only. $25 First Month Offer begins 10/22/19. For new >> Visible members only. New members receive first month of phone service for >> $25; thereafter $40/mo applies. Subject to Visible Customer Agmt. >> *In times of traffic, your data may be temporarily slower than other >> traffic. >> >> So unless I missed something it is going to be $40 a month after the first >> month. On Consumer Cellular you can get unlimited talk and text with 3 gig >> of data for $30 a month. >> You can also get 250 talk minutes with unlimited text and 500 mb of data for >> $20 a month. If you go over they move you up to the next level for no extra >> charge. Then you can move it down again the next month. Their app is totally >> accessible. >> Give them a call as they have the number one best tech support and they can >> tell you all about it. >> I have been with them for years. >> Mr. Ed >> From: [email protected] [ mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >> Of Jeff Samco >> Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2020 11:36 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: shopping for mobile plans >> >> Sorry for the delayed reply. I find the chat service through their >> Visible.com website on a Windows laptop to be a bit querky. Each time I use >> it I have to figure it out again; the rest of the session goes smoothly >> enough. >> >> At 10:55 PM 7/16/2020, you wrote: >> >> And the chat feature for Visible is accessible? How does it work? >> >> Arnold >> >> Sent from Arnold's iPhone Six >> >> On Jul 17, 2020, at 1:35 AM, Jeff Samco <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I recently helped a family member sign up at a Verizon store for pre-pay >> service. After the first month, which inclujded a set up fee of $10 or so, >> it is $30.30 for unlimited calls and text, and 1GB of data even though the >> rep said it would be 500 MB. >> >> I personally use Visible.com. Go to their website and they only offer one >> plan and it is described very clearly. Also read reviews to make sure you >> can live with the very slight drawbacks. I love the service and only pay >> $25 monthly for unlimited calls, text, data and hotspot. It uses the Verizon >> network. >> >> Jeff >> >> At 07:36 PM 7/16/2020, you wrote: >> >> Is it just me, or have cell phone carriers made it ridiculously hard to find >> out how much plans cost? I‬™m currently on Verizon with my new unlocked >> SE 2020 and want to loook at potentially switching. I cannot even figure out >> T-Mobile’s site, even with the accessibility mode turned on. Same with >> VVerizon’s site. It’s like theyke they are hiding the various pricing >> on calling plans. Am I missing something? For those who have shopped >> around, what is your method? I’m inclined to go to a store to at least >> get so some answers, but haven’t had the time. >> >> Any advice is appreciated. I looked at Xfinity Mobile, which is at least >> easier to navigate, but it looks like you have to have their internet >> service, which I do not. >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >> [email protected]. 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