This is WAY cool!  Sorta cutting the cord so to speak.

We've talked about getting our monthlies down for digital subscription
services: Cable, Phone (landline and cell).

- How much did the phone cost?
- And it is from Google, not just a branding thing, right?
- So gets (gasp) updates regularly, rather than using cyanogenmod?
- Any problems with Google Voice?  Did you keep your phone number?

Congrats!

   -- Owen


On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 1:19 PM, Douglas Roberts <[email protected]>wrote:

> 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!
>
> --
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