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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] xgm541:
Your comment wasn't rude, it was the truth. T-Mobile announced data roll over recently, except theirs will not expire for a year. With AT&T, this month's data will expire at the end of next month without the ability to roll over further. This is clearly a PR response to T-Mobile's announcement to say "ooo me too!".
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] dragunbayne:
It's a step in the right direction and I am quite happy about it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] holywhitebread:
I'd rather have one month of rollover on a network that is reliable and doesn't throttle than have unlimited rollover on a piss poor network.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] thanitos:
(Att employee here) I'll just clear up anyone's misconceptions, starting with tmobile claims, you need to have the simple select plans to be eligible for roll over data, these are line specific data plans meaning data is not shared, Jan has 5 gigs and Joe has 5 gigs, if Joe uses 5 and Jan uses 1 on the next billing cycle Jan will have access to 9gigs while Joe has access to 5 still, each line can only hold 10 gigs of data at a time. Now in comparison att uses roll over data with all MSVP (mobile share value plans). For instance, I am on the 30gig plan so, this month my family and I use 15, next month I'll have my full 30 for us to share plus another 15 to share after we use the 30. There is no cap on how much can roll over nor do you need to make any plan changes to get this feature. It is also available on all new and existing MSVP for customers.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Android300ZX:
I also work for AT&T as well. It's not too bad anyway since I can't imagine having a horde of crazy data lie many of us had with rollover.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Orito:
Meh. I can see a slight reason to complain... After all, T-Mobile is doing data rollover for an entire year. If they can, why not AT&T?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Android300ZX:
Money of course...

Secondly, the OP feels that people aren't entitled for feel some type of way with THEIR money. Keyword: THEIR
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] holywhitebread:
AT&T employee here as well. Sounds like T-Mobile's offer has too many ifs, ands, or buts. Again, I'd rather have it on AT&T's network.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] JChespirito24:
Wouldn't a congested network be another reason? We'd end up getting piss poor speeds
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] thanitos:
Yup that's why when faster speeds rolled around and wide acceptance of mobile devices came about unlimited data went by the wayside
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] sweetboy02125:
It's only rollover for 1 month Sh**t. The third month will reset back to normal and go on. IT'S NOT KEEP ADDING UP.

So like 1 and 2. 3 and 4, 5 and 6....

Sent from ♤ Galaxy Note 4 ♤ Please excuse if any typos.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] thanitos:
No..... you have your normal data plan still that you pull from whatever portion of that you don't use rolls over to the third month but the first month will expire after the second month
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] sweetboy02125:
So ex: 15Gb use 10. 5 left add to 15 =20gb for 2nd month, use 10 10 left add to 3rd month = 25GB. Use 7 and 18 left add to 4th month = 33GB?????

there some expires that I missed probably

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] insang-droid:
I like what T-Mobile is doing. they're changing the industry. I thank them for that. I also thank ATT for their efforts. Only thing is its quite sad the way they implemented it. Not only does the roll over data only last 1 month, its very limited. Frankly it would have been better if ATT just did this is as a courtesy than a program, because it's a laughing matter.

FROM ATT WEBSITE: Rollover Data is used only after the full data allowance for your Mobile Share Value plan in the current bill cycle is used. Once you exceed your plan’s current allowance, you’ll automatically start using your available Rollover Data.

FIRST MONTH: I use 8GB on my 10GB plan (2GB rolled over)

SECOND MONTH: I use 10GB. (Lose 2GB roleover) Nothing rolled over.

3RD MONTH: I have 10GB of data. (ZERO roll over.)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Android300ZX:
Don't know what the hell you just wrote up there but the concept is simple. This month I have 30GB. If I only use 15GB the remaining 15GB rolls over to the next month. I'll start the next month with my original 30GB + 15GB. If I don't use the extra rolled over data that month it falls off.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] thanitos:
So you have 30 to start, 15 rolls over, you now have 45, but it's listed as 15 and 30, you, from what I understand, start pulling from your 30 first, if you use that full 30 you'll pull from the 15, If you don't use the full 30 whatever is left rolls over and the 15 expires
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] xgm541:
Oh an AT&T employee raving about AT&T service. I'll take everything you say about how fantastic AT&T is seriously.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] holywhitebread:
You should.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] thanitos:
At least I'm just stating facts lol, in my area tmobile has no service, I think sprint might have a bit better service than tmobile but barley
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] holywhitebread:
Same here. AT&T and Verizon have all the coverage. T-Mobile and Sprint are useless. Most places I've been are the same as well. AT&T employee or not, it doesn't change their service/coverage.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] freebee269:
this is correct. with the 1 month limit you can essentially lose the rollover after the second month which would leave you with zero rollover in the third month. putting you back to square 1 like you just started out again. in my opinion it's just a half-assed response to what t-mobile is doing and there's the possibility that it will give you very little benefit for a few months out of the year. i love having at&t service but this is not anything to be excited over. now if they made it a 3 month expiration date then we'd be working with something because then we can actually accumulate rollover data that will be harder to lose.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] thanitos:
Granted I am an employee but I pay my cellphone bill just like you guys do, I like the fact that I know this month I'm going light on my data and I have the ability to go and use my data more freely and if we use 30 I have a buffer, if we don't use all 30 I've got a buffer the month after, you have to think of it as a chance to use what you paid for, not a way to horde data for three months then try to use it all in a mad dash. If it was extended three months you'd be mad it's not a year. The point is to be able to use it not horde it, to let unused carry over to be used possibly, tmobile let's you carry a maximum of 10 gigs att has no cap, what's not to be excited about?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] holywhitebread:
This. I love knowing that AT&T doesn't throttle on the mobile share plans makes it even better.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] freebee269:
this is deceiving. there is no hording data at 3 months. even the 3 months has a cap because the excess goes away after 3 months. so there's no way you can horde your data with 3 months. but it does give you some leeway to still be able to use some of the data from previous months without them being gone after 1 month. also at&t does have a cap. if i'm on the 10gb plan and i rollover 2gb then my next month cap is 12gb. it uses the 10gb for my monthly allotment plus the 2gb rolled over then i'd be charged for extra data on my bill. so lets not act like this is some super thing that's better than what tmobile is doing. because the truth is if tmobile wasnt doing these types of things then at&t wouldnt be either to stay competitive. tmobile has changed things in the carrier industry in the past few years.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] torreon901:
which data consumes first.. rolled over data or paid data???

if pay data consumes firs:

i pay for 30 gb a month and only use like 15 gb. its kind of sad that att is just playing with us because my scenario will be sad.. if this month i use only 15 gb again like always. next month i will have 45 gb of data if this month i will be using lets say 25 gb out of the 45 available, then the following month will only have 35gb available because i will be consuming always my paid data and then i would start using my rolled over data right?

but if rolled over data goes fisrt then we are talking...

i pay for 30gb, consume 15gb, next month will be 45 available, if that month i consume 25gb spending 15gb rolled over and then 10gb of my paid data next month will have 50gb (30gb for the month and 20gb rolled over)available... that would be great... unless i use 50 gb i would go back to 30gb because nothing will be left over.

so what data will be consuming first?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] freebee269:
Your monthly data gets used first then once that is used up the rollover data kicks in.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] mircury:
No, there is no cap on your data stash with Tmo. Tmobile gives you a 10GB stash right off the bat for FREE. Then if you use that up, your rollovers will take over. I don't see anything about a 10GB cap. I have both ATT (work pays for it) and Tmo (5 lines for family and tablets). I think this is a half hearted attempt to say they offer data rollover in response to Tmo. Just so they can say they do it.

This is taken directly from the tmobile website:

Is there a limit to how much data I can put in my Data Stash?

No. There’s no limit to how much data you can collect in your Data Stash. When you need extra 4G LTE data, you’ll automatically start tapping into your earliest data deposits.

Please check your claims before posting. I'm not here to say one carrier is better than the other but giving information that isn't true about the competition isn't helpful to people.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Garrison34:
What a joke

only way this would have been remotely useful is if it used your rollover data first just a sales gimmick because t mobile did it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] torreon901:
agreed!!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] insang-droid:
This. while I appreciate the effort, it's not enough. It feels like giving my dog a bone, but in reality it's not a bone but a leather shaped to look like a bone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] hack14u:
How about this then. My family plan has members all over the US. Let's say we use 10 GB of our 15 GB plan. Sure 5 rolls over. The other members are like whoo hoo, and go ahead and burn through the 20 GB the next month. Okay, we are at square one, but my family doesn't understand it so they just keep burning through more data thinking it's there. In the end of the no rollover month, they burn through 20 GB again. Now it gets really interesting because they are on the hook for the additional costs, which I am sure are expensive. Seems like trickery to me, getting people to go over on the non-rollover month. And now I have to police the other lines and shut them down on that month so they don't go over. Either way they won't be too happy. If I was on a single plan, ya, sure, use the extra data and be happy, but with family members or others on a share plan, this makes no sense.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] dan6677:
I can’t believe people are complaining about getting something for nothing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] holywhitebread:
I wish I could thumb up this a million times. Like I said, of course people with still complain, naturally.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] insang-droid:
It's not something for nothing because you're paying for your plan. And you pay for the data you used to lose. I can't believe you actually believe this is for the customer.

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AT&T for only become laughing stock for making this public.

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As I posted earlier, it would have been better if AT&T just kept this on the down low and did this as a courtesy for those customers that go over by a few gigs
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] freebee269:
I don't see the comments as complaining. I see them as pointing out the flaw in this announcement. I agree with them. Yes I like getting some rollover data but doing it half assed and announcing after T-Mobile has done it is bad publicity and the comments in this thread show that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Android300ZX:
You must work in a Corporate store. Usually they are the most naive and misinformed.

Something for nothing?

You pay for it already. That's like paying for propane to heat your house every month. Normally the way it works is that you use it until it runs out and you fill again. What if a company came in every month, took the remainder of propane and refilled it still charging you the same rate for the fill?

If you need further help comprehending feel free. I help slow people often so it's no biggie.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] holywhitebread:
Actually, I don't work in a corporate store. Thanks for the assumption though. So if you use 5 GB one month on a 30 GB plan and then use 55 GB next month, you aren't getting anything for free?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] lyrical1278:
Actually, you're not getting anything for free. It's data that you paid for but you haven't used. SO they are just giving you an extra mmonth to use it. The problem is, say you got rollover data from March, you don't use all your normal data in April,.... Come May, you lose your rollover from March because you didn't use up all your data in April.

So, again, Tmo provides the better option because they at least give you a full year. At least, for me personally, it would seem like the better option since Tmo and Att have comparable service where I live at.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] holywhitebread:
Some people will ***** when they get to heaven because they didn't get to see hell.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] dragunbayne:
I agree it would be better if it rolled over for 3 months or in my opinion ideally you used rollover first, but it's better than what we had.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Venom0642:
Well doesn't hurt me at all paying the same so i'm find with it, Thank god i'm with AT&T could never go with T-Mobile horrible Network!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Android300ZX:
It's clear this guy is mentally inept. I can't sometimes.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] lyrical1278:
Explain to me how I am mentally inept when I explained it exactly how it's been explained multiple times in this same thread? I'm just not seeing how anything about it is free?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] mircury:
I don't think he was talking about you.

Seriously though guys, don't attack someone personally on here over something like this. We can still have a civilized discussion without calling people slow and mentally challenged.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Android300ZX:
I wasn't talking about you buddy. I'm talking to my fellow AT&T colleague.

I only made that comment because he jumps in on threads bashing anyone who doesn't agree with his views. It's really annoying.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] thanitos:
I'm happy with it at one month but I agree I'd like it to use rollover first, I've avoided posting because I've just given out information I'm not joining this cluster, lol. As an employee when I posted here I'm representing att on this matter so I act like we're at the store instead of losing my cool, I think the 'use the roll over first' is a good idea, why not post it on the att forums, civilly by the way :)

Also yes, I work at a corporate store and I'm far from misinformed :p
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] nyydynasty:
off topic: this forum has really taken a nose dive lately. Its getting ridiculous. Everyone needs to calm down and stop with the personal attacks. If you dont agree with someone, just say it. There's no reason to start flaming people for giving their opinions.

I really can't wait for root and not because I want to root my device but because when there's root, there's less flaming. I think without root, people get bored and start acting stupid. Everyone needs to start acting mature around here. /rant

back on topic: I dont see the problem with ATT's rollover. Yes, i'd love to have it for a year but having it for 1 extra month at no cost is still a step in the right direction.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] holywhitebread:
I agree with this. That guy seems to follow me around...very strange.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Android300ZX:
No, you actually like to jump in on a thread you have no interest on. Couple that with the fact you have no clue how to formulate rational statements.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] holywhitebread:
Just some more info from this uneducated AT&T employee. T-Mobile's rollover data only rolls over for ONE LINE and AT&T's rolls over for the entire shared account. I'm sure I will get told I'm wrong on this too. I think that guy likes me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] insang-droid:
I could be wrong, but when I looked at T-Mobile accounts, I couldn't find any shared account programs. so in that sense it's irrelevant.

my personal opinion is that AT&T and Verizon and other cell companies are abusing an inelastic product/service. Whether the cell phone bills cost $200 per account or $50 an account people will pay for it now that it's become such a dependent part of our lives. I understand that it's basics of economy but we've been somehow been trained that it is perfectly OK for these companies to take away what we've paid for at the end of the month! YOU PAID for that data. if you don't use it you lose it.

I for one will never be happy with that model.. and once T-Mobile coverage gets good enough.. i'll be switching over, unless AT&T decides to provide something comparative.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Android300ZX:
Yes, you are wrong yet again. Sorry to burst your bubble. It's not that I like you, I just like to educate the uneducated. I do this every day so don't take offense. You can learn a thing or two from me buddy.

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Agreed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] xlr8shun:
http://mobile.eweek.com/mobile/slid...are-off-with-dueling-rollover-data-plans.html
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] holywhitebread:
Dude, get off your high horse and read up on it. I update the stuff in your guidelines. If you read it, it clearly states that T-Mobile's data stash is PER LINE.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Android300ZX:
You said "it only rolls over for ONE LINE" in which I stated you are wrong. It rolls over for all lines on the account after they use their initial 10 GB's so long as the line is on a 3GB plan or higher.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] dan6677:
I don’t know about the rest of you be when I signed my contract I was well aware of the fact that if I didn't use all my data I would lose it. Now without paying more I get to keep some, so something for nothing. There is far too much fighting and ranting here it shouldn't be this way, were all on the same team. The Verizon board leaves me with hope for root, they seem to spend far less time cutting each other down and more time working towards a solution to the problem.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] P1Tater:
Stop the personal snide comments towards each other. Keep the thread on topic. Enough already. Last warning.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Garrison34:
so you didn't pay for those 15 free GB the month before? The only way it becomes remotely useful is if you can some how burn threw 3 times your data usage from the month before so you can get to your 15 GB from the month before they are gone
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] ekoee:
1. I think it does suck that it only rolls over for a month, but it's better than nothing.

2. The new MSV plans automatically include rollover data, whereas you'll have to call T-Mobile (or walk into one of their stores) to change your plan and enable it on your account.

3. AT&T's rollover data is simple, it rolls over for the whole MSV group (usually one per account). On T-Mobile, you'll only have rollover on a per line basis.

4. Along with the NEXT program, you're increasing the amount of savings as opposed to the old promotion of unlimited data (throttled at 5GB, most people with unlimited don't believe you because they've averaged 2.5GB over the past three months).

5. Coverage - I don't know about where you guys live, but AT&T is great in Hawaii. T-Mobile crawls in a lot of the scenic places and Sprint is nowhere to be found. Verizon has the best coverage, actually working on full speeds with full bars in certain places where AT&T drops to T-Mobile speeds, but it's not enough for me to switch because of price. I don't need to watch movies while hiking, but being able to upload pictures as opposed to T-Mobile or Sprint is a big plus.

Bottom line: They're both rollover data, just implemented different. It's not enough to knock me over the fence. It'll come down to what it's been from the get go; coverage and speeds. People are willing to pay a little more each month to be able to actually use what their paying for. In the propane analogy earlier in this thread, it was mentioned that not having rollover data is akin to the company coming to your house, refilling your supply, and charging you the same amount. You can pay for less propane, it just requires you to monitor your usage (MyATT app, you can even change your MSV plan from it) and communicate to the propane guy that you don't need that much for this month, since you haven't used a lot last month. AT&T (and Verizon) will give you propane that grills your steaks evenly to that perfect medium rare, whereas you'll spend half a day trying to light the grill with T-Mobile or Sprint supplied propane. Just some food for though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] WizeGuyDezignz:
You people are still going on about this and writing paragraphs, lists, etc? They are giving us something, regardless of how big or small. It is what it is... We weren't owed anything. Let it go already.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] imnoob55:
Nice! Thanks for the heads up.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] ReggieSmith:
Yeah.. I don't get it myself... You get something for free and they complain. What gives?..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] holywhitebread:
Sadly, that's the way society is nowadays. Nothing is ever enough.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] WizeGuyDezignz:
Unfortunately, I think we currently live in the most entitled society in the history of mankind.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] holywhitebread:
Yup. It's a sad, sad world out there.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] Android300ZX:
I'd suggest a battle of wits, but personal honor and integrity prevent me from fighting an unarmed opponent.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] insang-droid:
it's not about whether it was free or entitled, or never enough.. it's about I don't care for it.

it's like giving a kid a basketball that's half deflated.. a bicycle tire with a hole in it...

I don't want it. don't need it.. they can take it back for all i care.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] WizeGuyDezignz:
What's your point? It's there whether you use it or not, nobody including AT&T cares. Does it really bother you that much that it's there? Just don't use it and don't think about it. I can't believe the things people have issues with that in no way affect their lives.