Re: [FRIAM] Better self phone plan deals?

2019-11-14 Thread Gillian Densmore
Thanks so much for that!
Squ! that'd be really neet (the flip phone). There's an amazing amount
of things to like abount android. The fake keyboard isn't one(IMO)
Any guesses if the better coverage  in rural areas is a lots of towers
thing? or what frequencies they use (from there legacy towers)?  but 1.5K?
is that a typo? (i hope) as that's fucking rediciously expensive otherwise
and the article says the first one will be a fucking all touchscreen
phone.-_-

The casio gzone line (up to 2017 or so) was a mixture of "clever" (not
really a dumb or smart phone but something in the middle. and  the reviews
were great! kick ass reception, an amazing keyboard,

My Terain and ye old Treo's till kick ass for that


Thanks man!

On Thu, Nov 14, 2019 at 12:02 PM cody dooderson  wrote:

> I find that Verizon is better in rural areas than Fi. In the cities I cant
> tell the difference. My girlfriend recently switched to Verizon
> pay-as-you-go service and it seems much better than constant
> shenanigans of her previous Verizon contract.
>
> In other news it looks like Motorola is bringing back the flip phone,
> https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-50414612. Eventually, the cost should
> drop if there is enough demand.
>
> Cody Smith
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 13, 2019 at 12:18 PM Gillian Densmore 
> wrote:
>
>> @Steven A Smith 
>> As to WiFi and my general usage. For what ever reason, getting and
>> placing calls for me over WiFi is hit and miss. I'm in and out. More in
>> than out with 38-40 degree weather. I go out for jogs and walks a lot when
>> it's much  nicer out, One of the big things I love are gamefied exercise
>> apps. And those (seem to) use a modest amount of data, but I'll also
>> sometimes try to find new music to go with it. To shake things up, and
>> that'll use a a lot of data.
>> ComCast is hit and mis for reliability it's pretty good when it works..
>> Do you find you get reasonable coverage? Verizon being them is still
>> trying to make it seem like they have better quality coverage than Tmobile,
>> wich I seriously doubt.
>>
>> On Tue, Nov 12, 2019 at 6:20 PM Gillian Densmore 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Steve!
>>>
>>> On Tue, Nov 12, 2019 at 5:55 PM Steven A Smith  wrote:
>>>
 I switched to Fi 3 years ago and am generally very happy.   I ran 1
 phone for under $40 for a year and have been running 2 for under $60 for
 the last two.   This low price depends heavily on my using my own WiFi
 network for *most* usage, and one of these phones gets *very little*
 Web/Mail use anyway.   One month, while both of us were on the road, I
 think we triggered at least $50 in extra data charges... but this was
 perhaps because when I didn't have WiFi, I  used the  phone (over MVNO) to
 hotspot my laptop.

 I'm generally happier with this system than I ever was with previous
 carriers/systems which included Verizon, TMo, ATT ...

 If you (Gil) don't have WiFi at home, I'm not sure it would work out
 for you, or if you spend a lot of time *away* from WiFi and then demand a
 lot of data over your phone (streaming video)...

 Oh yeh... and I was switching to a Pixel for other reasons anyway.
 The second phone I got for it's compatibility with Fi was a Galaxy (I
 think) and was under $200 cash price.
 On 11/12/19 8:17 AM, Gillian Densmore wrote:

 Thanks again Carl. Just checked. Fuxing hell. The damn phone or Google,
 or the Cellphone people keep claiming isn't compabile with there networks.

 On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 10:23 PM Gillian Densmore <
 gil.densm...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Oh that is nice.
>
> On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 8:59 PM Carl Tollander 
> wrote:
>
>> My Google Fi (TMobile & Sprint & someothercarrier & Wifi) averaging
>> about 45/mo.  Around 27 base with taxes, then $10/GB.  It could get up in
>> the 80 buck range if you used a lot of data but they cap the costs (not 
>> the
>> data) at 6GB, so I would never pay more than around $90 which is unlikely
>> for me.   Nice international path.There's a new GoogeFi unlimited 
>> plan
>> that's a lot cheaper;  I may switch soon after I run the numbers.   The
>> Pixel phones (just got a 3XL) have spiff radios that allow Fi to switch
>> between best available signals (TMobile, Sprint, wifi) pretty seamlessly
>> (you don't notice when it switches).Granted, eventually Sprint and
>> TMobile will merge, but it's still a reasonable plan.
>>
>> Google Fi is a Multiple Virtual Network Operator (MVNO).  More on
>> MVNO stuff.  https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/26/best-mvnos/
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 3:22 PM Gillian Densmore <
>> gil.densm...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all my Tmobile plan at the moment is now at least 80 dollars.
>>> (it's unlimited data FWIW) . Thinking that's pretty hefty, I've been 
>>> trying
>>> to find 

Re: [FRIAM] Better self phone plan deals?

2019-11-14 Thread cody dooderson
I find that Verizon is better in rural areas than Fi. In the cities I cant
tell the difference. My girlfriend recently switched to Verizon
pay-as-you-go service and it seems much better than constant
shenanigans of her previous Verizon contract.

In other news it looks like Motorola is bringing back the flip phone,
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-50414612. Eventually, the cost should
drop if there is enough demand.

Cody Smith


On Wed, Nov 13, 2019 at 12:18 PM Gillian Densmore 
wrote:

> @Steven A Smith 
> As to WiFi and my general usage. For what ever reason, getting and placing
> calls for me over WiFi is hit and miss. I'm in and out. More in than out
> with 38-40 degree weather. I go out for jogs and walks a lot when it's
> much  nicer out, One of the big things I love are gamefied exercise  apps.
> And those (seem to) use a modest amount of data, but I'll also sometimes
> try to find new music to go with it. To shake things up, and that'll use a
> a lot of data.
> ComCast is hit and mis for reliability it's pretty good when it works..
> Do you find you get reasonable coverage? Verizon being them is still
> trying to make it seem like they have better quality coverage than Tmobile,
> wich I seriously doubt.
>
> On Tue, Nov 12, 2019 at 6:20 PM Gillian Densmore 
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks Steve!
>>
>> On Tue, Nov 12, 2019 at 5:55 PM Steven A Smith  wrote:
>>
>>> I switched to Fi 3 years ago and am generally very happy.   I ran 1
>>> phone for under $40 for a year and have been running 2 for under $60 for
>>> the last two.   This low price depends heavily on my using my own WiFi
>>> network for *most* usage, and one of these phones gets *very little*
>>> Web/Mail use anyway.   One month, while both of us were on the road, I
>>> think we triggered at least $50 in extra data charges... but this was
>>> perhaps because when I didn't have WiFi, I  used the  phone (over MVNO) to
>>> hotspot my laptop.
>>>
>>> I'm generally happier with this system than I ever was with previous
>>> carriers/systems which included Verizon, TMo, ATT ...
>>>
>>> If you (Gil) don't have WiFi at home, I'm not sure it would work out for
>>> you, or if you spend a lot of time *away* from WiFi and then demand a lot
>>> of data over your phone (streaming video)...
>>>
>>> Oh yeh... and I was switching to a Pixel for other reasons anyway.   The
>>> second phone I got for it's compatibility with Fi was a Galaxy (I think)
>>> and was under $200 cash price.
>>> On 11/12/19 8:17 AM, Gillian Densmore wrote:
>>>
>>> Thanks again Carl. Just checked. Fuxing hell. The damn phone or Google,
>>> or the Cellphone people keep claiming isn't compabile with there networks.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 10:23 PM Gillian Densmore <
>>> gil.densm...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
 Oh that is nice.

 On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 8:59 PM Carl Tollander 
 wrote:

> My Google Fi (TMobile & Sprint & someothercarrier & Wifi) averaging
> about 45/mo.  Around 27 base with taxes, then $10/GB.  It could get up in
> the 80 buck range if you used a lot of data but they cap the costs (not 
> the
> data) at 6GB, so I would never pay more than around $90 which is unlikely
> for me.   Nice international path.There's a new GoogeFi unlimited plan
> that's a lot cheaper;  I may switch soon after I run the numbers.   The
> Pixel phones (just got a 3XL) have spiff radios that allow Fi to switch
> between best available signals (TMobile, Sprint, wifi) pretty seamlessly
> (you don't notice when it switches).Granted, eventually Sprint and
> TMobile will merge, but it's still a reasonable plan.
>
> Google Fi is a Multiple Virtual Network Operator (MVNO).  More on MVNO
> stuff.  https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/26/best-mvnos/
>
> Carl
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 3:22 PM Gillian Densmore <
> gil.densm...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi all my Tmobile plan at the moment is now at least 80 dollars.
>> (it's unlimited data FWIW) . Thinking that's pretty hefty, I've been 
>> trying
>> to find better deals and are frustrated at the lack of I've found.
>>
>> What are folks experience here?  Comcast has been in the cellphone
>> business for a while and seems cheep BUT the phone has to be compatible
>> with there weird stuff. AT is them.
>> Any pointers on what the fux to do to get a fuxing expensive bill to
>> not be reemed throught the noes?
>> I like unlimited data because I keep needing it for the weirdest
>> times. But this fuxing ridiculous,  to have a fuxing expensive bill with
>> hit and miss reception. Surely there's something that doesn't suck nuts,
>> and isn't a fuxing rip off.
>> 
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Re: [FRIAM] Better self phone plan deals?

2019-11-13 Thread Gillian Densmore
@Steven A Smith 
As to WiFi and my general usage. For what ever reason, getting and placing
calls for me over WiFi is hit and miss. I'm in and out. More in than out
with 38-40 degree weather. I go out for jogs and walks a lot when it's
much  nicer out, One of the big things I love are gamefied exercise  apps.
And those (seem to) use a modest amount of data, but I'll also sometimes
try to find new music to go with it. To shake things up, and that'll use a
a lot of data.
ComCast is hit and mis for reliability it's pretty good when it works..
Do you find you get reasonable coverage? Verizon being them is still trying
to make it seem like they have better quality coverage than Tmobile, wich I
seriously doubt.

On Tue, Nov 12, 2019 at 6:20 PM Gillian Densmore 
wrote:

> Thanks Steve!
>
> On Tue, Nov 12, 2019 at 5:55 PM Steven A Smith  wrote:
>
>> I switched to Fi 3 years ago and am generally very happy.   I ran 1 phone
>> for under $40 for a year and have been running 2 for under $60 for the last
>> two.   This low price depends heavily on my using my own WiFi network for
>> *most* usage, and one of these phones gets *very little* Web/Mail use
>> anyway.   One month, while both of us were on the road, I think we
>> triggered at least $50 in extra data charges... but this was perhaps
>> because when I didn't have WiFi, I  used the  phone (over MVNO) to hotspot
>> my laptop.
>>
>> I'm generally happier with this system than I ever was with previous
>> carriers/systems which included Verizon, TMo, ATT ...
>>
>> If you (Gil) don't have WiFi at home, I'm not sure it would work out for
>> you, or if you spend a lot of time *away* from WiFi and then demand a lot
>> of data over your phone (streaming video)...
>>
>> Oh yeh... and I was switching to a Pixel for other reasons anyway.   The
>> second phone I got for it's compatibility with Fi was a Galaxy (I think)
>> and was under $200 cash price.
>> On 11/12/19 8:17 AM, Gillian Densmore wrote:
>>
>> Thanks again Carl. Just checked. Fuxing hell. The damn phone or Google,
>> or the Cellphone people keep claiming isn't compabile with there networks.
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 10:23 PM Gillian Densmore 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Oh that is nice.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 8:59 PM Carl Tollander  wrote:
>>>
 My Google Fi (TMobile & Sprint & someothercarrier & Wifi) averaging
 about 45/mo.  Around 27 base with taxes, then $10/GB.  It could get up in
 the 80 buck range if you used a lot of data but they cap the costs (not the
 data) at 6GB, so I would never pay more than around $90 which is unlikely
 for me.   Nice international path.There's a new GoogeFi unlimited plan
 that's a lot cheaper;  I may switch soon after I run the numbers.   The
 Pixel phones (just got a 3XL) have spiff radios that allow Fi to switch
 between best available signals (TMobile, Sprint, wifi) pretty seamlessly
 (you don't notice when it switches).Granted, eventually Sprint and
 TMobile will merge, but it's still a reasonable plan.

 Google Fi is a Multiple Virtual Network Operator (MVNO).  More on MVNO
 stuff.  https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/26/best-mvnos/

 Carl


 On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 3:22 PM Gillian Densmore <
 gil.densm...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all my Tmobile plan at the moment is now at least 80 dollars. (it's
> unlimited data FWIW) . Thinking that's pretty hefty, I've been trying to
> find better deals and are frustrated at the lack of I've found.
>
> What are folks experience here?  Comcast has been in the cellphone
> business for a while and seems cheep BUT the phone has to be compatible
> with there weird stuff. AT is them.
> Any pointers on what the fux to do to get a fuxing expensive bill to
> not be reemed throught the noes?
> I like unlimited data because I keep needing it for the weirdest
> times. But this fuxing ridiculous,  to have a fuxing expensive bill with
> hit and miss reception. Surely there's something that doesn't suck nuts,
> and isn't a fuxing rip off.
> 
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Re: [FRIAM] Better self phone plan deals?

2019-11-12 Thread Gillian Densmore
Thanks Steve!

On Tue, Nov 12, 2019 at 5:55 PM Steven A Smith  wrote:

> I switched to Fi 3 years ago and am generally very happy.   I ran 1 phone
> for under $40 for a year and have been running 2 for under $60 for the last
> two.   This low price depends heavily on my using my own WiFi network for
> *most* usage, and one of these phones gets *very little* Web/Mail use
> anyway.   One month, while both of us were on the road, I think we
> triggered at least $50 in extra data charges... but this was perhaps
> because when I didn't have WiFi, I  used the  phone (over MVNO) to hotspot
> my laptop.
>
> I'm generally happier with this system than I ever was with previous
> carriers/systems which included Verizon, TMo, ATT ...
>
> If you (Gil) don't have WiFi at home, I'm not sure it would work out for
> you, or if you spend a lot of time *away* from WiFi and then demand a lot
> of data over your phone (streaming video)...
>
> Oh yeh... and I was switching to a Pixel for other reasons anyway.   The
> second phone I got for it's compatibility with Fi was a Galaxy (I think)
> and was under $200 cash price.
> On 11/12/19 8:17 AM, Gillian Densmore wrote:
>
> Thanks again Carl. Just checked. Fuxing hell. The damn phone or Google, or
> the Cellphone people keep claiming isn't compabile with there networks.
>
> On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 10:23 PM Gillian Densmore 
> wrote:
>
>> Oh that is nice.
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 8:59 PM Carl Tollander  wrote:
>>
>>> My Google Fi (TMobile & Sprint & someothercarrier & Wifi) averaging
>>> about 45/mo.  Around 27 base with taxes, then $10/GB.  It could get up in
>>> the 80 buck range if you used a lot of data but they cap the costs (not the
>>> data) at 6GB, so I would never pay more than around $90 which is unlikely
>>> for me.   Nice international path.There's a new GoogeFi unlimited plan
>>> that's a lot cheaper;  I may switch soon after I run the numbers.   The
>>> Pixel phones (just got a 3XL) have spiff radios that allow Fi to switch
>>> between best available signals (TMobile, Sprint, wifi) pretty seamlessly
>>> (you don't notice when it switches).Granted, eventually Sprint and
>>> TMobile will merge, but it's still a reasonable plan.
>>>
>>> Google Fi is a Multiple Virtual Network Operator (MVNO).  More on MVNO
>>> stuff.  https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/26/best-mvnos/
>>>
>>> Carl
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 3:22 PM Gillian Densmore 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Hi all my Tmobile plan at the moment is now at least 80 dollars. (it's
 unlimited data FWIW) . Thinking that's pretty hefty, I've been trying to
 find better deals and are frustrated at the lack of I've found.

 What are folks experience here?  Comcast has been in the cellphone
 business for a while and seems cheep BUT the phone has to be compatible
 with there weird stuff. AT is them.
 Any pointers on what the fux to do to get a fuxing expensive bill to
 not be reemed throught the noes?
 I like unlimited data because I keep needing it for the weirdest times.
 But this fuxing ridiculous,  to have a fuxing expensive bill with hit and
 miss reception. Surely there's something that doesn't suck nuts, and isn't
 a fuxing rip off.
 
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Re: [FRIAM] Better self phone plan deals?

2019-11-12 Thread Gillian Densmore
Thanks again Carl. Just checked. Fuxing hell. The damn phone or Google, or
the Cellphone people keep claiming isn't compabile with there networks.

On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 10:23 PM Gillian Densmore 
wrote:

> Oh that is nice.
>
> On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 8:59 PM Carl Tollander  wrote:
>
>> My Google Fi (TMobile & Sprint & someothercarrier & Wifi) averaging about
>> 45/mo.  Around 27 base with taxes, then $10/GB.  It could get up in the 80
>> buck range if you used a lot of data but they cap the costs (not the data)
>> at 6GB, so I would never pay more than around $90 which is unlikely for
>> me.   Nice international path.There's a new GoogeFi unlimited plan
>> that's a lot cheaper;  I may switch soon after I run the numbers.   The
>> Pixel phones (just got a 3XL) have spiff radios that allow Fi to switch
>> between best available signals (TMobile, Sprint, wifi) pretty seamlessly
>> (you don't notice when it switches).Granted, eventually Sprint and
>> TMobile will merge, but it's still a reasonable plan.
>>
>> Google Fi is a Multiple Virtual Network Operator (MVNO).  More on MVNO
>> stuff.  https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/26/best-mvnos/
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 3:22 PM Gillian Densmore 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all my Tmobile plan at the moment is now at least 80 dollars. (it's
>>> unlimited data FWIW) . Thinking that's pretty hefty, I've been trying to
>>> find better deals and are frustrated at the lack of I've found.
>>>
>>> What are folks experience here?  Comcast has been in the cellphone
>>> business for a while and seems cheep BUT the phone has to be compatible
>>> with there weird stuff. AT is them.
>>> Any pointers on what the fux to do to get a fuxing expensive bill to not
>>> be reemed throught the noes?
>>> I like unlimited data because I keep needing it for the weirdest times.
>>> But this fuxing ridiculous,  to have a fuxing expensive bill with hit and
>>> miss reception. Surely there's something that doesn't suck nuts, and isn't
>>> a fuxing rip off.
>>> 
>>> FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv
>>> Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College
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Re: [FRIAM] Better self phone plan deals?

2019-11-11 Thread Gillian Densmore
Oh that is nice.

On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 8:59 PM Carl Tollander  wrote:

> My Google Fi (TMobile & Sprint & someothercarrier & Wifi) averaging about
> 45/mo.  Around 27 base with taxes, then $10/GB.  It could get up in the 80
> buck range if you used a lot of data but they cap the costs (not the data)
> at 6GB, so I would never pay more than around $90 which is unlikely for
> me.   Nice international path.There's a new GoogeFi unlimited plan
> that's a lot cheaper;  I may switch soon after I run the numbers.   The
> Pixel phones (just got a 3XL) have spiff radios that allow Fi to switch
> between best available signals (TMobile, Sprint, wifi) pretty seamlessly
> (you don't notice when it switches).Granted, eventually Sprint and
> TMobile will merge, but it's still a reasonable plan.
>
> Google Fi is a Multiple Virtual Network Operator (MVNO).  More on MVNO
> stuff.  https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/26/best-mvnos/
>
> Carl
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 3:22 PM Gillian Densmore 
> wrote:
>
>> Hi all my Tmobile plan at the moment is now at least 80 dollars. (it's
>> unlimited data FWIW) . Thinking that's pretty hefty, I've been trying to
>> find better deals and are frustrated at the lack of I've found.
>>
>> What are folks experience here?  Comcast has been in the cellphone
>> business for a while and seems cheep BUT the phone has to be compatible
>> with there weird stuff. AT is them.
>> Any pointers on what the fux to do to get a fuxing expensive bill to not
>> be reemed throught the noes?
>> I like unlimited data because I keep needing it for the weirdest times.
>> But this fuxing ridiculous,  to have a fuxing expensive bill with hit and
>> miss reception. Surely there's something that doesn't suck nuts, and isn't
>> a fuxing rip off.
>> 
>> FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv
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>>
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Re: [FRIAM] Better self phone plan deals?

2019-11-11 Thread Carl Tollander
My Google Fi (TMobile & Sprint & someothercarrier & Wifi) averaging about
45/mo.  Around 27 base with taxes, then $10/GB.  It could get up in the 80
buck range if you used a lot of data but they cap the costs (not the data)
at 6GB, so I would never pay more than around $90 which is unlikely for
me.   Nice international path.There's a new GoogeFi unlimited plan
that's a lot cheaper;  I may switch soon after I run the numbers.   The
Pixel phones (just got a 3XL) have spiff radios that allow Fi to switch
between best available signals (TMobile, Sprint, wifi) pretty seamlessly
(you don't notice when it switches).Granted, eventually Sprint and
TMobile will merge, but it's still a reasonable plan.

Google Fi is a Multiple Virtual Network Operator (MVNO).  More on MVNO
stuff.  https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/26/best-mvnos/

Carl


On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 3:22 PM Gillian Densmore 
wrote:

> Hi all my Tmobile plan at the moment is now at least 80 dollars. (it's
> unlimited data FWIW) . Thinking that's pretty hefty, I've been trying to
> find better deals and are frustrated at the lack of I've found.
>
> What are folks experience here?  Comcast has been in the cellphone
> business for a while and seems cheep BUT the phone has to be compatible
> with there weird stuff. AT is them.
> Any pointers on what the fux to do to get a fuxing expensive bill to not
> be reemed throught the noes?
> I like unlimited data because I keep needing it for the weirdest times.
> But this fuxing ridiculous,  to have a fuxing expensive bill with hit and
> miss reception. Surely there's something that doesn't suck nuts, and isn't
> a fuxing rip off.
> 
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Re: [FRIAM] Better self phone plan deals?

2019-11-11 Thread Gillian Densmore
@Tom Johnson   Do you know if that includes any
discounts? (without prying)

On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 3:26 PM Tom Johnson  wrote:

> I pay T-Mobile $70 for two lines, unlimited data. Call them or go to the
> store and negotiate.
> Tom
>
> On Mon, Nov 11, 2019, 3:22 PM Gillian Densmore 
> wrote:
>
>> Hi all my Tmobile plan at the moment is now at least 80 dollars. (it's
>> unlimited data FWIW) . Thinking that's pretty hefty, I've been trying to
>> find better deals and are frustrated at the lack of I've found.
>>
>> What are folks experience here?  Comcast has been in the cellphone
>> business for a while and seems cheep BUT the phone has to be compatible
>> with there weird stuff. AT is them.
>> Any pointers on what the fux to do to get a fuxing expensive bill to not
>> be reemed throught the noes?
>> I like unlimited data because I keep needing it for the weirdest times.
>> But this fuxing ridiculous,  to have a fuxing expensive bill with hit and
>> miss reception. Surely there's something that doesn't suck nuts, and isn't
>> a fuxing rip off.
>> 
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>> Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College
>> to unsubscribe http://redfish.com/mailman/listinfo/friam_redfish.com
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>>
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Re: [FRIAM] Better self phone plan deals?

2019-11-11 Thread Tom Johnson
I pay T-Mobile $70 for two lines, unlimited data. Call them or go to the
store and negotiate.
Tom

On Mon, Nov 11, 2019, 3:22 PM Gillian Densmore 
wrote:

> Hi all my Tmobile plan at the moment is now at least 80 dollars. (it's
> unlimited data FWIW) . Thinking that's pretty hefty, I've been trying to
> find better deals and are frustrated at the lack of I've found.
>
> What are folks experience here?  Comcast has been in the cellphone
> business for a while and seems cheep BUT the phone has to be compatible
> with there weird stuff. AT is them.
> Any pointers on what the fux to do to get a fuxing expensive bill to not
> be reemed throught the noes?
> I like unlimited data because I keep needing it for the weirdest times.
> But this fuxing ridiculous,  to have a fuxing expensive bill with hit and
> miss reception. Surely there's something that doesn't suck nuts, and isn't
> a fuxing rip off.
> 
> FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv
> Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College
> to unsubscribe http://redfish.com/mailman/listinfo/friam_redfish.com
> archives back to 2003: http://friam.471366.n2.nabble.com/
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>

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