I just purchased a Google Nexus 4 GSM phone. I plan to drop Verizon like a hot potato the second it arrives, and use the Nexus 4 with google Voice for my phone service, with a $30 monthly data plan from either T-Mobile or AT&T. I've been using Google's Voice service on my current Verizon HTC Android phone via the GrooveIP app, and it works quite well.
I was exploring AT&T's month data plan offerings online a minute ago, and captured this chat session. --Doug ______________ AT&T sales representatives are happy to assist you with your questions. AT&T sales representatives will not have access to your personal account. This service is provided to you under AT&Ts Terms and Conditions<http://www.corp.att.com/terms/> and Privacy Policy <http://att.com/privacy_policy>. You are now chatting with Keith, an AT&T sales representative. Keith: Welcome to AT&T online Sales support. How may I assist you with placing your order today? Doug Roberts: Hi. I'm getting a Google Nexus 4 phone and I would like to purchase a monthly data plan. Keith: I would be happy to assist you with your inquiry. Doug Roberts: Do you have monthly plans, no contract? Keith: Unfortunately the Google Nexus 4 would not be compatible with an AT&T data plan. Doug Roberts: Isn't At&T a GSM carrier? Keith: Yes it is, however that device would be compatible with our data services. Doug Roberts: How about the Google Nexus 7 tablet? Keith: Let me double check to verify the tablet. One moment please. Keith: Thank you for your patience, eGoogle Nexus 7 tablet would work with an AT&T data plan. Keith: You would have the ability to select a month to month plan for data. Doug Roberts: Interesting. The Nexus 4 and the Nexus 7 use identical radios. Why is the 4 not eligible for a data plan? Keith: The phone itself will work being that it's under the GSM umbrella, in terms of the overall quality being that it was not purchased or offered through AT&T, you may see some differences then with your current carrier. Doug Roberts: I use Google voice for my phone service on my Nexus 7, and that's what I plan to do with the Nexus 4 when it gets here. Quality of service should be the same, don't you think? Keith: In terms of data, there may be some variances in overall performance. Doug Roberts: Ok, well thanks for the info. Once the Nexus 4 arrives I'll be back in touch. Keith: However with using the Google Nexus 4, you would not be able to have just data for the device. A voice plan would be required with it. Doug Roberts: I bet if I called it a Nexus 7, nobody would know the difference. Doug Roberts: Except me, of course. Keith: Just wanted to give a heads up in terms of bringing your own phone for service. Doug Roberts: Again, thanks for the info! Keith: Sure, my pleasure! -- *Doug Roberts [email protected] [email protected]* *http://parrot-farm.net/Second-Cousins*<http://parrot-farm.net/Second-Cousins> * <http://parrot-farm.net/Second-Cousins> 505-455-7333 - Office 505-670-8195 - Cell*
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