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Learning, Sharing, and Teaching => Ask a Mustachian => Topic started by: uspsfanalan on March 22, 2013, 09:07:07 AM
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Hello everyone,
I was really interested in the Republic wireless plan that MMM endorsed in this article:
http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2013/03/12/a-side-dish-of-free-data-for-your-cheap-iphone-plan/
I wanted to see if anyone here had tried it and what their experience was like. My contract with Verizon will thankfully expire in the next 6 months and I'd like to switch my plan to this one.
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There was a thread on the subject by one time poster Timbshoo about three months ago that was fairly detailed, but I have a feeling you aren't going to entirely like what's said. I know a few others have mentioned using it, and seem satisfied, but as with all things I prefer to approach all recommendations and services holistically and look at both the good and bad.
https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/welcome-to-the-forum/republic-wireless/
I'd like to hear more recent reviews as well, but I have a feeling the core weakness of the service and its design will never truly disappear no matter how good the software and phones are that get thrown at it.
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Thank you. Sorry to all for the Re-post.
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We have used Tmobile family plan for the last four years in southern CA and recently moved over to this MVNO a Tmobile partner since Feb. Our wireless plan is now free which saving $100 a month. Take a look look at the website for more info,
www.aycttd.com All You Can Talk Text Data - Free
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I have RW and it works fine for my needs. If you have similar needs, it may work for you.
I had Verizon but where we live the service is terribly spotty. I took most of my calls on the front porch, which is less than ideal. RW fixes that problem for me. I can take a call on my couch.
Other than that, RW has all the drawbacks mentioned in the other thread. I just don't happen to care about MMS and cell picture quality. The biggest reason it works for me is that I now have service in lots of places I didn't have service before because of the VoIP setup.
The main reason I went with RW is that my company pays be $40 per month in lieu of a BlackBerry, so I make a few bucks a month and get free cell service this way.
Hope this helps.