Tesset Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I live in the central us, and my new roommate is a foreign exchange student from Germany. I took him to a store today to look for cell phone plans, and he was extremely surprised by the cost. He said he paid €8 per month for talk, text, and 400 mb of data. The cheapest plan here with a carrier was $35/mo with no data. Tracfone, which he ended up going with, was $25 for 90 minutes of talk (.3 minutes/text). So I'm curious:• What do you pay for cellphone service• What does that net you• Where do you live• Is that pretty normal for where you live? My skin is finally getting softI'll scrub until the damn thing comes off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arceus Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I pay nothing for my phone...my parents pay it for me as part of their plan :P. I think it is quite a bit for the base though, and an extra $10 a line or something in that ballpark. Didn't Sprint have some deal where you and a bunch of friends could split the cost? "Fight for what you believe in, and believe in what you're fighting for." Can games be art? --- My blog here if you want to check out my Times articles and other writings! I always appreciate comments/feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggiwhplar Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 i pay about 70 doll hairs per month in the US. i pretty much have the minimum data/texting/calling plans since my iphone's imessage doesn't count as text messages and I've got wifi most of the time so I don't really need data. also I usually just use skype instead of a phone call for long calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albel Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Our family has a plan where its unlimited talk and text for all phones and 5 Gb's of data to share. Believe the plan is around $100-110. For the most part it's worth it. [hide=Quotes]Albel/JustinAlbel doesn't say anything anymore, just comes in, leaves an arrow and vanishes into the night :(Probablypractising some euphoniumYou nearly had me fooled, you fooler youEuphonium/10.9/10. To me, always associate Albel with musical stuff in OT.Everyone with a goatee and glasses is Albel now.lmfao albel m8 wat r u doin, hi though. [/hide][hide=Runescape Achievements]99 firemaking(2007), 99 woodcutting(2008), 99 fletching(2009), 99 magic(2010), 99 cooking(2010), 99 farming(2011), 99 construction(2011), 99 runecrafting(2012), 99 Hunter (2014), 99 ranged (2015), 99 HP (2015), 99 Slayer (2015), 99 attack (2015) 99 Defense (2015) 99 Prayer (2015) 99 Summoning (2015) 99 Strength(2015) 99 Herblore (2015) 99 Dungeoneering (2017) 99 Mining (2017) 99 Crafting (2017) 99 Smithing (2017) 99 Thieving (2017) 99 invention (2017) 99 Fishing (2018), 99 Divination (2018), 99 Agility (2018), MAXED (05/17/2018)[/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sy_Accursed Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I pay £20 a month for 600 minutes, unlimited texts and 1gb data and I kinda picked a more costly plan cause I use a fair bit. Before data was a thing I paid like £12 a month for unlimited mins and texts. Operation Gold Sparkles :: Chompy Kills :: Full Profound :: Champions :: Barbarian Notes :: Champions Tackle Box :: MA RewardsDragonkin Journals :: Ports Stories :: Elder Chronicles :: Boss Slayer :: Penance King :: Kal'gerion Titles :: Gold Statue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estonian dude Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 For around 10$ we have a family plan that has pretty much unlimited calls and texts for five phones and I have additional data, unlimited speed 4G, 1,5GB per month for ~7 bucks. So I've noticed this thread's regulars all follow similar trends. RPG is constantly dealing with psycho exes.Muggi reminds us of the joys of polygamy.Saq is totally oblivious to how much chicks dig him.I strike out every other week.Kalphite wages a war against the friend zone.Randox pretty much stays rational.Etc, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noxx Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I had the $50 T-mobile plan back in the US. Included unlimited text, calls, and data. First gig of data was 4g and i think then it went down 2g. In Qatar i pay ~ $35 for 450 minutes/messages (basically a message counts as a minute) and 1 gig data. If i recall correctly, Qatar is one the most expensive countries in this regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obfuscator Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 $35 (including tax) for unlimited texting, local calls, and data. I'm with one of the newest carriers though so the coverage is garbage compared to the big 3 "It's not a rest for me, it's a rest for the weights." - Dom Mazzetti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasignhagj Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpgGamer Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Part of a family plan but my portion gets me $40/mo for unlimited text & calls with 2gb data Quote Quote Anyone who likes tacos is incapable of logic. Anyone who likes logic is incapable of tacos. PSA: SaqPrets is an Estonian Dude Steam: NippleBeardTM Origin: Brand_New_iPwn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesset Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 This thread seems to point to the same thing, Europe is significantly cheaper than other countries (continents?) in regards to cell phone plan prices. Huh. I wonder why that is. My skin is finally getting softI'll scrub until the damn thing comes off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpgGamer Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Because the Europeans know how to run a country not based on extortion Quote Quote Anyone who likes tacos is incapable of logic. Anyone who likes logic is incapable of tacos. PSA: SaqPrets is an Estonian Dude Steam: NippleBeardTM Origin: Brand_New_iPwn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sy_Accursed Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Tbf its kinda not surprising America gets boned on cell phone costs - your network after all is A LOT bigger so there is more up front cost for a network to actually cover the entire US and connect you to people all over the US. I mean our minutes and texts in the Europe don't usually include international coverage, which means the area they are 'valid' for is usually about the size of 1 US state or less (depending on which state and which country) Operation Gold Sparkles :: Chompy Kills :: Full Profound :: Champions :: Barbarian Notes :: Champions Tackle Box :: MA RewardsDragonkin Journals :: Ports Stories :: Elder Chronicles :: Boss Slayer :: Penance King :: Kal'gerion Titles :: Gold Statue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veiva Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 $45 a month for unlimited call and texts and 2 GB of data. It's the cheapest I can get on Tmobile with unlimited call/text, as far as I can tell. Data usage varies but is generally under 500 MB, but I prefer 2 GB just in case of an emergency where I don't have internet access and need to download a Linux ISO (hahaha, ok). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obfuscator Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Here's an interesting video about internet in Romania (ignore the ridiculous intro lol) Perhaps the same thing applies to cellular service? 1 "It's not a rest for me, it's a rest for the weights." - Dom Mazzetti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randox Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I think I'm $65 or $70. Among other things, I have caller ID, a third of I think 2GB of data (shared with two other phones), and voicemail (almost wish I didn't have that. I have caller ID, I'll call you back). I don't think I could get it for less than $55 dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Observer Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 $35 (including tax) for unlimited texting, local calls, and data. I'm with one of the newest carriers though so the coverage is garbage compared to the big 3 Wind? My ex had that for a while, but the coverage was absolute shit. For me personally, I have Bell. Unfortunate consequence is that I end up spending well over $70 for mine (unlimited texting throughout Canada, and unlimited calling but a shitty data plan). I might consider cutting costs if gas prices go up any higher... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obfuscator Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 $35 (including tax) for unlimited texting, local calls, and data. I'm with one of the newest carriers though so the coverage is garbage compared to the big 3 Wind? My ex had that for a while, but the coverage was absolute shit. For me personally, I have Bell. Unfortunate consequence is that I end up spending well over $70 for mine (unlimited texting throughout Canada, and unlimited calling but a shitty data plan). I might consider cutting costs if gas prices go up any higher... Yep. Coverage was awful at the beginning, but over the past few years it's been pretty good (maybe 90% as good as one of the big guys). The biggest problem is pay per use fees outside of the home zone, but when I'm in the gta it works pretty well. "It's not a rest for me, it's a rest for the weights." - Dom Mazzetti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saru Inc Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 T-Mobile - $105/mo (USD) includes unlimited everything, including $20/mo for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 payment plan, and JUMP insurance or whatever. I have all the 99s, and have been playing since 2001. Comped 4/30/15 My Araxxi Kills: 459::Araxxi Drops(KC):Araxxi Hilts: 4x Eye (14/126/149/459), Web - (100) Fang (193) Araxxi Legs Completed: 5 ---Top (69/206/234/292/361), Middle (163/176/278/343/395), Bottom (135/256/350/359/397)Boss Pets: Supreme - 848 KCIf you play Xbox One - Add me! GT: Urtehnoes - Currently on a Destiny binge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkn0wnwarrior Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 $20 for unlimited text and a 66% reduction in calling rates. I used to have a $10 unlimited data add-on but I never used it. I've been using this same phone for 7 years, though, so the plan likely doesn't exist anymore. And if it does, I would be surprised if it was still only $20. Pretty good coverage, too. It even worked in the middle of the factory I used to work in, despite nobody else's working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solemn Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I pay 150 bucks for my wife and I's plan/s. 80 for mine which is unlimited everything, calling, texting, por.....DATA!. My wife has everything except for unlimited data which caps at 3gbs. I was grandfathered as my plan is no longer available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggiwhplar Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 got charged $20 because I forgot to turn my wifi back on while watching youtube videos in bed. feelsbadman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Dash Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I hope it was a really long video and not just a 30 second clip or something. “I had a feeling we weren’t coming back from this fight when it began.”“Do you have any regrets?”“I don’t. It seems surprising, I know, but I wouldn’t change a thing. This is how it was meant to be.”“Huh, you never really notice how lovely the day is until you realize you’ll never see it again.”“Mmmhmm.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solemn Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 por.....DATA!. got charged $20 because I forgot to turn my wifi back on while watching youtube videos in bed. feelsbadman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuffinMaddy Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 £8.50 (student discount) 1000 minutes, unlimited texts, 500MB data Click this link for my blog that summarises my achievements on Runescape over the years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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