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Handbasket
Explorer
Sep 20, 2013

Smartphone vs Dumbphone + Jetpack (Verizon)

I've got a mifi Jetpack and dumbphone now. Two things have happened that raise a question.

A) I finally have a hard-wired internet access thru AT&T at home. Now I'm not relying on the Jetpack except when RV'ing, which tends to be a week to 10 days a month at most.

B) My Verizon contract is up. I've been totally happy with Verizon, so will probably stay with them.

I'm now thinking about a smartphone. It would be one that could be a mifi hotspot when I'm in the RV and want to use the computer. I wouldn't use it much or frequently. Probably will go 4G, but could get by with 3G.

So is it practical to think of replacing what I've got with just a smartphone?

Jim, "Keep clam and proofread."
  • TomG2's avatar
    TomG2
    Explorer
    Sep 20, 2013
    "So is it practical to think of replacing what I've got with just a smartphone?"

    I do. I use Verizon prepaid which gives me unlimited phone and texting plus 4gb of data per month for $70. I get by with 3g. I am sure there are some better buys out there, but this is a start. Prepaid works for me as I enjoy new phones every few months. Smart phones provide a lot of functionality for things like checking email, quick searches, keeping up with Facebook, and a whole lot more.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Sep 20, 2013
    IS your current contract unlimited? If so, buy the phone outright, dump the MIFI and download a program like PdaNet for your on the road needs, Thats the only way you will be able to keep the unlimited plan. Otherwise you will be stuck on one of their family share plans and believe me 4GB is not enough data.

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