Mobile Phone
Earlier this week, I made the switch to my own individual plan with Sprint from my family business plan with Verizon. The whole process took about two and a half hours and left me $500+ lighter after a hefty down payment on my new iPhone 6 Plus, but it was the first step of many toward Independent Adulthood.
For those with either Verizon or AT&T and considering the switch to Sprint, I strongly recommend the switch for a few reasons.
Cost
Simply put, Sprint is the lowest cost service provider of the nationally reliable networks. My bill will run $50 before taxes and small fees which is incredibly cost effective when you consider that the plan comes with unlimited call, text, and data. Data tends to be costly for frequent mobile users, so it was an important consideration for me.
Quality
Sprint may not have the best signal, but it meets my high-demand and geographically-diverse needs. As long as you live in a relatively urbanized or suburbanized area, you should be covered. And if you're not sure, Sprint provides a nice coverage tool to determine if you'll be able to Post or Tweet wherever you live, work, and travel.
Unlimited Data
Although I've already stated unlimited data as a benefit, I'd like to reinforce the peace of mind I now enjoy when I refresh my feed regardless of my ability to connect to nearby WiFi. I can stream Netflix by the pool. I can upload videos and pictures from the weekend while I'm riding passenger in the car. I can read and write emails until I reach Inbox Zero. It's a luxury I relish and I wish it for everyone.
If all of that doesn't have you convinced, just imagine a few extra hundred dollars in your pocket each year. Wireless signal will eventually be a commodity, so don't pay for expensive advertising campaigns that won't provide you better service.
My next post in the Independent Adulthood series: Auto Insurance.
For those with either Verizon or AT&T and considering the switch to Sprint, I strongly recommend the switch for a few reasons.
Cost
Simply put, Sprint is the lowest cost service provider of the nationally reliable networks. My bill will run $50 before taxes and small fees which is incredibly cost effective when you consider that the plan comes with unlimited call, text, and data. Data tends to be costly for frequent mobile users, so it was an important consideration for me.
Quality
Sprint may not have the best signal, but it meets my high-demand and geographically-diverse needs. As long as you live in a relatively urbanized or suburbanized area, you should be covered. And if you're not sure, Sprint provides a nice coverage tool to determine if you'll be able to Post or Tweet wherever you live, work, and travel.
Unlimited Data
Although I've already stated unlimited data as a benefit, I'd like to reinforce the peace of mind I now enjoy when I refresh my feed regardless of my ability to connect to nearby WiFi. I can stream Netflix by the pool. I can upload videos and pictures from the weekend while I'm riding passenger in the car. I can read and write emails until I reach Inbox Zero. It's a luxury I relish and I wish it for everyone.
If all of that doesn't have you convinced, just imagine a few extra hundred dollars in your pocket each year. Wireless signal will eventually be a commodity, so don't pay for expensive advertising campaigns that won't provide you better service.
My next post in the Independent Adulthood series: Auto Insurance.