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Explore the nuances of AT&T and Verizon family plans, including AT&T's Nation 550 FamilyTalk and Unity 700 FamilyTalk compared to Verizon's Select Family Share Plan. Gain insights into features, costs, advantages (like rollover minutes, unlimited texting), and disadvantages (such as the absence of data). We also look at three popular phones: HTC Touch, HTC Fuze, and LG Vu CU920, evaluating their features and drawbacks. Discover which plan and phone combination offers the best value for family needs.
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Phone Comparison By: Kyle Dahlin
AT&T Wireless:Nation 550 FamilyTalk with RollOver + 1 add-on • Advantages: • $600 savings over 2 years • Very good signal at home and work • No activation or early termination fees • 550 anytime minutes • Unlimited Nights (9pm-6am) & Weekends • Unlimited mobile-to-mobile minutes • Unlimited Text messages on one line • Disadvantages: • No data
AT&T Wireless: Unity 700 FamilyTalk with RollOver + 1 add-on • Advantages • $360 savings over 2 years • Very good signals at home and work • No activation or early termination fees • 700 anytime minutes • Unlimited Nights (9pm-6am) & Weekends • Unlimited mobile-to-mobile minutes • Unlimited Text messages on one line • Disadvantages • No data
Verizon Wireless : Select Family SharePlan 700 • Advantages • 700 anytime minutes • Unlimited Nights (9pm-6am) & Weekends • Unlimited mobile-to-mobile minutes • Unlimited text messaging on one line • Very good signal at home and work • Disadvantages • No data • $290 additional cost over 2 years • $350 early termination fee • $60 activation fee
Phone 1: HTC Touch • Advantages • Free with 2-year contract • Lightweight • Integrated video player • 2.8" touch screen • Bluetooth • Windows Mobile operating system • 2 megapixel camera • Disadvantages • No wi-fi • No keyboard • Quiet speakers
Phone 2:HTC Fuze • Advantages • Free with 2-year contract • 480 * 640 display resolution • 3.2 megapixel camera • Lasts 462 hours on standby • 245,760 kb installed memory • Wi-fi access • 2.8 inch touch screen • Full QWERTY keyboard • Integrated GPS • Disadvantages • Heavier than most touch phones • No headphone jack • Bulky • Low speakerphone quality
Phone 3: LG Vu CU920 • Advantages • Free with 2-year contract • Lightweight • Skinny • 262,144 primary display color support • 2 megapixel camera • 4GB external memory support • 3 inch touchscreen • Bluetooth capabilities • Disadvantages • Camera lacks flash • Touch screen only • Choppy video • Difficult to learn to use touch screen
Best Choice: Nation 550 FamilyTalk with RollOver + 1 add-on with HTC Fuze