From many other threads, it seems the consensus for full internet coverage is a combination of Verizon and AT&T.
Currently, in my S&B, we don't own a tv (cable is too expensive). We get our entertainment via Netflix (don't mind watching stuff if it's not live - in fact, it's much better without the commercials!)
I know that "unlimited data" is very misleading and that you can be charged for data usage over a certain amount. So... do you think we'll be able to continue to watch "tv"via Netflix or will we need to consider a satellite service (such as Dish tv)?
Lucky Mike said
01:07 PM Sep 9, 2013
Cheryl...
Dish Network has a pay as you go / no contract.....19.95 a month .....I find between it and over the air with a side of DVD tv is covered...
Streaming is difficult , when done on Wifi in a park it causes everyones internet to slow down....when done at ones own expense on there own provider the costs are prohibitive .
a simple dish system after setup has a yearly cost on average of 250......really not bad for entertainment!!
bjoyce said
04:07 PM Sep 9, 2013
If you do not already have unlimited, you won't get it as a new customer. Many are trying to hang on to their unlimited plans, since they are no longer offered. The Millenicom unlimited plan is on Sprint and is actually limited to 50GB per month, but that only allows limited streaming. One person on a group I am on found that the movie Goodfellas used 19GB of his Millenicom 20GB plan at full HD. Dish or Direc with a DVR sounds like a better idea.
Technomadia said
06:12 PM Sep 9, 2013
Streaming on the road is very hit or miss. Sometimes you can find WiFi sources that aren't being utilized and get some streaming from there. Otherwise, unless you already have an unlimited data plan, you won't find one new that is worthwhile in most places you want to go. Sure, some regional carriers offer them, but they're regional. And for some, Sprint's 50GB limit on Millenicom is good enough, assuming you are sticking mostly to urban areas where Sprint excels.
We have kept an unlimited iPad plan grandfathered in on AT&T, that they keep renewing it. But there are very few of those out there as the plan was only offered for about the first 2 months the iPad came out.. my last check on eBay, you could buy someone else's unlimited plan for about $600-800 (not including the iPad.. just the SIM card/account).
Adjusting your entertainment habits will probably be a lot more affordable than trying to setup for streaming - either using Netflix's disc service, Redbox Kiosks, buying TV series you enjoy on disc then reselling them or a dish setup. We also will sometimes buy a current series on iTunes when we do have good bandwidth and download it to watch later.
From many other threads, it seems the consensus for full internet coverage is a combination of Verizon and AT&T.
Currently, in my S&B, we don't own a tv (cable is too expensive). We get our entertainment via Netflix (don't mind watching stuff if it's not live - in fact, it's much better without the commercials!)
I know that "unlimited data" is very misleading and that you can be charged for data usage over a certain amount. So... do you think we'll be able to continue to watch "tv"via Netflix or will we need to consider a satellite service (such as Dish tv)?
Dish Network has a pay as you go / no contract.....19.95 a month .....I find between it and over the air with a side of DVD tv is covered...
Streaming is difficult , when done on Wifi in a park it causes everyones internet to slow down....when done at ones own expense on there own provider the costs are prohibitive .
a simple dish system after setup has a yearly cost on average of 250......really not bad for entertainment!!
We have kept an unlimited iPad plan grandfathered in on AT&T, that they keep renewing it. But there are very few of those out there as the plan was only offered for about the first 2 months the iPad came out.. my last check on eBay, you could buy someone else's unlimited plan for about $600-800 (not including the iPad.. just the SIM card/account).
Adjusting your entertainment habits will probably be a lot more affordable than trying to setup for streaming - either using Netflix's disc service, Redbox Kiosks, buying TV series you enjoy on disc then reselling them or a dish setup. We also will sometimes buy a current series on iTunes when we do have good bandwidth and download it to watch later.
- Cherie