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Taken from our friends on reddit that helps clear out verizon prioritization rules and the MVNOs:
Verizon only uses 3 QCI classes – 7, 8, and 9.
QCI 7 is reserved exclusively for Verizon Frontline customers so this priority level may as well not exist for those of us who aren't first responders.
QCI 8 is given to the business Plus 5G, business Pro 5G, consumer postpaid plans (other than Welcome Unlimited), all of Xfinity Mobile's plans, all of Spectrum Mobile's plans, Lexvor, and MobileX. US Mobile's Warp 5G SIM offers QCI 8 data on 5G devices only. Visible+ has QCI 8 as well until 50GB of LTE/5G Nationwide data is used (5G UW is unlimited QCI 8). Total Wireless' Total 5G Unlimited and Total 5G+ Unlimited plans have unlimited priority data included.
QCI 9 goes to everything else. The Start 5G business plan, branded prepaid besides the Unlimited Plus plan, Visible's base plan, US Mobile Warp 5G when on an LTE only device, Mobi, and all other prepaid companies that use Verizon's network are known to assigned to this QCI. Anyone who uses their premium data bucket on Verizon's brands will be moved to QCI 9.
Other TracFone brands are up in the air. I have gotten reports of priority data (and seen it myself on SafeLink, a TracFone brand) but I've also gotten reports of deprioritized data, complete with screenshots. It seems to be random what people get so if you absolutely require priority data, it might be best to look outside of the TracFone brands.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/NoContra...rier
Note: Visible offers a 15-day free trial to test data prioritization needs for your usage area. Don't port over your number for the trial. Instead, one idea is that you esim the test Visible account, send all the data to that, and run your current number under your existing service, if your phone can do it (for example, no problem with a Pixel 8a, so most of the majors should).
If you need a ton of priority data on verizon, you may be better off with Total Wireless, if the BYOP 50% off promo is active at the time of your switch. US Mobile may be better or worse depending on promos and whether your phone has Verizon 5G.
The best use case for visible basic is that you are fine with depriorized data and an unlimited hotspot with a 5 Mbps speed, instead of 10 or 15 at their higher tiers. Visible is a bit unique in how generous they are with the hotspot data at less expensive price points.
As always, shop around for YOUR needs!
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I'm inclined to say priority doesn't matter as much if you're not getting reception in the first place
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So i was looking at their phones and they do have good deals on some of their phones but they are always out of stock it seems. I can still get the phone I want directly from Motorola for $100. more though which I dont really want to do
Does anyone know if the phones sold by Visible are carrier specific to just them. I would think they arent but does anyone know?
So i was looking at their phones and they do have good deals on some of their phones but they are always out of stock it seems. I can still get the phone I want directly from Motorola for $100. more though which I dont really want to do
Does anyone know if the phones sold by Visible are carrier specific to just them. I would think they arent but does anyone know?
Please look into us mobile. They have all 3 major carrier coverage (one at a time) they have dumb/fun naming schemes for the different networks, I am on the Verizon one and their customer support is fantastic (call or chat to ask for help). Their prices may not be the absolute best but imhop the customer service is well worth it. At the very least it would be a good first switch of service they will white glove your move. Once you get a good feel and are ready for a new phone you can "do it yourself" and switch.
Just my opinion, I am not up to date on prices as I am grandfathered in my current plans.(as someone that pays attention to consumer protection, this is the correct way to do this. I signed up for x service at y cost and will renew this agreement for as long as I can. If they want to change x or y I should need to consent to the changes, common sense)
(Personally I make 2 total cost of ownership spreadsheets including phone, one for 3 years and one with 5 years with different options buying vs leasing vs "free" I always end up buying unlocked flagship samsungs).
Yup. T-Mobile bought a ton of 600/700mhz which penetrates buildings with ease.
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Vz UWB grants more access no doubt. It's their midband and ultra band I recall that you'll get access to. I remember when they switched their plans a while back and I lost access to one of the bands/channels. Instead of 250mbps, I went down to 100mbps but the ping was way better so it was a wash.
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