I've had an iPhone 3g for 5 years. My husband and I are on an AT&T plan that costs close to $120/month. He's on his second phone -- an iPhone 5 -- and uses it constantly for almost everything. I guess because I use mine so little, it's still in perfect working condition, but the OS is so old it doesn't support anything beyond the basic apps. So I've been wanting to get either a spiffier new smart phone or just some basic thing that lets me make and receive calls, without a contract and with the lowest possible monthly fee.
So I am now trying out the Moto G (16-gig version) with the $10/month Republic Wireless plan (which, with taxes and fees, ends up being more like $15/month), and I can't decide if I like it enough to keep it. My share of our AT&T contract is about $40/month, so when all is said and done, we'd save about $25/month or less with the Republic plan. The phone works and all, and compared with my old phone it's quite sleek, but the interconnectedness with Google kind of creeps me out -- Big Brother is watching my every move. Not that most things aren't that way these days anyway, but still. I think I could get used to waiting for a wifi connection to get data, though it's not always convenient. My life right now is such that I'm not traveling or out and about (where I'd need to use internet, maps, etc.) all that much.
Is the issue of less security on wifi really an issue?
Can anyone share any problems they've had with this phone or the service?
Are there any good reasons to stick with Apple products (because I use a Mac as my main computer)? I can't see being able to pry the iPhone out of my husband's grasp -- and I don't know if AT&T would charge more for his plan if I cancel mine. Something I need to find out.
I've got a couple more weeks before my 30-day trial period is over. I'm in the mood right now where I'd prefer two tin cans and a string, but that doesn't have much practical application. :)