Can I get 2nd data device, like Family Plan?

Rottweiler

I have one data account with Alltel for $60 per month. I'm happy with it.

But sometimes I could use two of them. Is there any way to get a 2nd one for less money, kinda like the Family Plan for phones?

The 2nd one probably wouldn't be used much, so it could be a case of "easy money" for Alltel.

Capt Ron · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:03 pm Post subject:

No, But you could get a router.
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lewxam · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:03 pm Post subject:

Get a router and share the connection all you want.

karlyn · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:19 pm Post subject:

Do you want a second "line" for travel while the first stays home (I think you said you were planning on getting a router in another thread)?

If you have an Alltel EvDO phone you could add the $25 unlimited data plan to your phone for the months you travel then take it back off when you're not. Phone tethering may not be as fast as an air card but it's more convenient in some ways.

Edit to add -- I'd like to see them offer a family data plan, too. Doubt we'll see it anytime soon though.

Rottweiler · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:40 pm Post subject:

Sorry I didn't spell it out ... I didn't ask how to share an existing connection. I already have a Cradlepoint and enough other types of wired and wireless routers to fill a shall dumpster. I asked about how to get a 2nd data account (device).

I've heard the phone-based data doesn't really work very well. Or not very fast, anyways.

I can get additional phones for $10 on my voice plan. Just wish they'd do something similar for data devices.

karlyn · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:48 am Post subject:

Depending on how you plan to use the connection a tethered phone is not that bad -- there are some folks here who have posted very respectable speeds (dls above 1200 kbps). Your OP doesn't describe the intended use for the second line (check e-mail from restaurant or online game in hotel room or....). A phone tether could be sufficient several types of temporary use so that's why I suggested it.

Maybe we'd see family data plans if Alltel had a 5 GB limit since you'd be sharing a finite quantity among devices like you do with phone minutes.

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Rottweiler · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:38 am Post subject:

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Capt Ron · Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:49 am Post subject:

Is it true that you have to pay additional to use the Blackberry? I hear there is a usage charge other than what Alltel charges for normal phone service. A friend of mine has one which isn't activated because he said that you have to pay an additional usage to Blackberry.
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Bigdave · EVDO Addict Joined: 08 Nov 2006 Posts: 1068

Just have to have a smart choice plan like is required with any other smartphone.