Re: New 5G starting 2021 ????/$$$$

patbz · ‎03-10-2010

@curled up in bed : I think you are over reacting; if your new phones are 4g you should be fine. In the event that they "don't work" within the year, sounds like there is grounds for a massive class action suit. Btw, DH and I just bought two unlocked Samsung phones this week for under $600 total. What does your family do that you've needed to buy $7000 in phones all at once? Btw, we paid cash! The "status" of an iPhone doesn't impress me.

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

@curled up in bed wrote:
This is so annoying, even if it'll be a while before 4g doesn't work, I just got rid of all my familys iPhone 6splus phones last month, they were still working but going downhill after 6 years. I replaced 6 phones at a huge expense, for iPhone 11 pro max (whichever is the best, highest price mode). They're on a2 year payment plan, so from what it sounds, they won't be working before I've even paid them off! I blame Verizon for not making me aware of this, I am a consumer, not a tecnical service rep, and had no way of knowing this information. I should have been made aware. In about 3 weeks past the return Window, but being a customer with this company, since before Verizon even existed well over 20 years, and I'm furious. I will be calling them and raising hell. I spent over 7,000, on something that will be worth nothing in two years. I want these phones replaced with the 12 models that will be 5g. This is the worst lying, service I've ever encountered. It's unreal

I was also thinking about a new phone a year ago, but it was in the news that Qualcomm and Intel and Apple were all hold my beer. I think Qualcomm's chip only worked with Sprint and in Europe? Anytime even I am aware, I know enough to hold off. And I am cheap, waiting for the 12 to be discounted.

Nuttmeg · ‎03-09-2010

@curled up in bed

The iPhones you purchased from Verizon will ruin for a long time on a 4G network.

Verizon is just marketing 5G technology, because the company is investing a great deal of money .

Apple is using Verizon's 5G service to support their phones.

Samsung and Verizon are in the network infrastructure business together.

You will see ads everywhere selling 5G service and phones featuring these three companies.

Cats3000 · ‎10-07-2013

You see, I'm still waiting for someone to sell a cell phone with a hand crank so I don't have to deal with all the buttons.

proudlyfromNJ · ‎05-01-2010

@curled up in bed wrote:
This is so annoying, even if it'll be a while before 4g doesn't work, I just got rid of all my familys iPhone 6splus phones last month, they were still working but going downhill after 6 years. I replaced 6 phones at a huge expense, for iPhone 11 pro max (whichever is the best, highest price mode). They're on a2 year payment plan, so from what it sounds, they won't be working before I've even paid them off! I blame Verizon for not making me aware of this, I am a consumer, not a tecnical service rep, and had no way of knowing this information. I should have been made aware. In about 3 weeks past the return Window, but being a customer with this company, since before Verizon even existed well over 20 years, and I'm furious. I will be calling them and raising hell. I spent over 7,000, on something that will be worth nothing in two years. I want these phones replaced with the 12 models that will be 5g. This is the worst lying, service I've ever encountered. It's unreal

@curled up in bed Well get out of bed and and do something about it. There is nothing anyone here can do.

beckyb1012 · ‎03-09-2010

@JYWilliams wrote:
I have a old 3G phone so AT&T sent me a text a few days ago saying they are phasing out 3G network by Feb 2022 to bring newer technology like 5G. So I guess I better update my phone before hand. LOL!

They did that with me several years ago about my 2G Nokia I had had for like a decade. Told me I had until Dec. that year to buy new phone. By the end of the summer I was not just being notified in my bill, but my mail. telephone calls and emails. Finally in late Sept. they sent me a letter to go get my free new Samsung cell phone. I came close many times that year to buy a new phone but decided to make it my Thanksgiving weekend project. Glad I waited.

"Live frugally, but love extravagantly."

agb80 · ‎10-16-2020

I will spring for a new 5G device when the technology is built into an Apple Ipad. It will be a cellular/wifi model as opposed to just a wifi model for those pondering this. With an unlimited data plan, it will be wonderful to cut the cord on my cable plus have the portability.

Right now, the unlimited data plans on 4G are frequently throttled down because the bandwidth is being monopolized by gamers. 5G should stop that practice as there will be enough bandwidth for everyone. I'm not a gamer btw. But I do not want to have my connection throttled down if I'm paying for unlimited data. That is unacceptable but I can see why they are doing it. Hopefully 5G will completely alter that practise otherwise I wil rethink the purchase.

Nuttmeg · ‎03-09-2010

@agb80 wrote:
I will spring for a new 5G device when the technology is built into an Apple Ipad. It will be a cellular/wifi model as opposed to just a wifi model for those pondering this. With an unlimited data plan, it will be wonderful to cut the cord on my cable plus have the portability.

Right now, the unlimited data plans on 4G are frequently throttled down because the bandwidth is being monopolized by gamers. 5G should stop that practice as there will be enough bandwidth for everyone. I'm not a gamer btw. But I do not want to have my connection throttled down if I'm paying for unlimited data. That is unacceptable but I can see why they are doing it. Hopefully 5G will completely alter that practise otherwise I wil rethink the purchase.

@agb80
Samsung has a S7 and 7+ tablets with 5G. Apple will offer 5G in the iPad Pro first. I believe in the next new version.

Verizon recently launched 5G unlimited service for the Samsung tablets online.
This should be the same for the iPad Pro next year.

Scooby Doo · ‎03-14-2010

@curled up in bed wrote:
This is so annoying, even if it'll be a while before 4g doesn't work, I just got rid of all my familys iPhone 6splus phones last month, they were still working but going downhill after 6 years. I replaced 6 phones at a huge expense, for iPhone 11 pro max (whichever is the best, highest price mode). They're on a2 year payment plan, so from what it sounds, they won't be working before I've even paid them off! I blame Verizon for not making me aware of this, I am a consumer, not a tecnical service rep, and had no way of knowing this information. I should have been made aware. In about 3 weeks past the return Window, but being a customer with this company, since before Verizon even existed well over 20 years, and I'm furious. I will be calling them and raising hell. I spent over 7,000, on something that will be worth nothing in two years. I want these phones replaced with the 12 models that will be 5g. This is the worst lying, service I've ever encountered. It's unreal

Even the new Iphone 12 switches back and forth between the 4G and 5G networks in order to save battery life. Your iphone 11 will work just fine for a long time. @curled up in bed