[Electronics-talk] [EXTERNAL] Re: Trying to Understand Data Plans
Baracco, Andrew W
Andrew.Baracco at va.gov
Tue Sep 16 19:25:03 UTC 2014
Don't understand about the 34 minutes. Keep in mind that the only data
you are charged for is the data you use on the cell network. Data that
you use via WIFI is not counted, and unless you travel a lot, you will
probably experience your heaviest data usage at home where you are
likely connected to WIFI.
Andy
-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Danielle Antoine via Electronics-talk
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 11:58 AM
To: Jim Barbour; Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Electronics-talk] Trying to Understand Data
Plans
Apologies for the misspellings. I am trying to read through all you
messages and have time torespond within 34 minutes.
On 9/16/14, Danielle Antoine <singingmywayin at gmail.com> wrote:
> gail,
>
> No need for Christine to email or PM you with further questions
> because this information may be useful and helpful to and by others as
> well especially who may not have though to ask. Regarding that data,
> this sounds limiting. I say this because many have replaced their
> computer with the I{Phone and I don't see how this would works for
> word processing and emailing like with one finger. What about
> streaming movies or TV shows and podcasts. People I know in into
> Netflix andthings like that. Seems like I would need to purchase more
> data and a couple other devices? I'm not against the iPhone but I
> want to make sure it's the worth the splaurge. And do most of these
> apps at cost like the GPS, OCR scanner (socan you scan books and
> mail?) bar code scanner? I agree it's worth having all things in one
> device but.....
>
>
> Drew, thanks for explaining about downloeading stuff then watching it
> later without Wi-Fi makes sense. How do you know if your at a hot
> spot as opposed to not?
>
> A lot of people use them o I'd probably have not problem leariing
> about the different finger movements and my DD and DS have IPod and
> iiPad. It's just been a little intimidating not haveng physical
> buttons to press and know that what you sked for is what you're
> getting! Which phones are on offer for feee or little cost? Thanks
> all.
> On 9/16/14, Jim Barbour via Electronics-talk
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> The iPhone 6 is larger than the iPhone 5s, and the iphone 6 plus is
>> larger than the iPhone 6.
>>
>> The given sizes are 4 inches for the iphone 5s, 4.7 inches for the
>> iphone 6 and 5.5 inches for the 6 plus.
>>
>> Hope that helps,
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> On Sat, Sep 13, 2014 at 05:44:36PM -0500, Steve Jacobson via
>> Electronics-talk wrote:
>>> My understanding is that there is two different sizes of the iPhone
6.
>>> It
>>> would be worth being certain of the differences between the 5S and
>>> the smaller iPhone 6.
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>>
>>> Steve Jacobson
>>>
>>> On Sat, 13 Sep 2014 18:16:28 -0400, Christine Szostak via
>>> Electronics-talk
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> >Sadly, as someone who has fought doing this for years:), I think I
>>> >am finally becoming convinced that this is a good move for me
>>> >(Apple would be so proud:))! At the end of this month I will be
>>> >eligible for an early upgrade and think I may get an iPhone 5S as I
>>> >really do not want the 6 because of no desire for the bigger
>>> >screen:)!
>>> >----- Original Message -----
>>> >From: "Drew Hunthausen" <dhunthausen at gmail.com>
>>> >To: "'Christine Szostak'" <szostak.1 at buckeyemail.osu.edu>;
>>> >"'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'"
>>> ><electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> >Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2014 6:09 PM
>>> >Subject: RE: [Electronics-talk] Trying to Understand Data Plans
>>>
>>>
>>> >> Chris,
>>> >> The iphone is very easy to answer and end calls. To answer a call
>>> >> you just double tap on the screen with two fingures. You do the
>>> >> same thing to end the call. If you get a call and want to send it
>>> >> strait to voice mail without answering you hit the button on the
>>> >> top of the phone. Very easy and strait forward.
>>> >>
>>> >> Drew Hunthause 714-296-7111
>>> >> www.noexcusesblindguy.com-296-7111
>>> >> www.noexcusesblind
>>> >>
>>> >> -----Original Message-----
>>> >> From: Electronics-talk
>>> >> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>> >> On
>>> >> Behalf Of Christine Szostak via Electronics-talk
>>> >> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2014 3:07 PM
>>> >> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>>> >> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Trying to Understand Data Plans
>>> >>
>>> >> Thanks to all for the very helpful info, this is much more
>>> >> encouraging
>>> >>
>>> >> than
>>> >> I initially expected as I originally assumed that data would be
>>> >> used up while on wifi unless you explicitly told the phone not to
>>> >> do so:).
>>> >>
>>> >> Ok, so one more iPhone use question. How easy is it to answer
>>> >> and end calls? Several years ago, I tried an iPhone 4GS and hated
>>> >> it because I
>>> >>
>>> >> could
>>> >> never find the answer and end buttons since I did not yet know
>>> >> about flicking and knew too little about VO to be at all
>>> >> productive:). Can you use the home button to answer and end or
>>> >> are the buttons to do so easy to locate?
>>> >> Happy weekend all!
>>> >> Chris
>>> >> ----- Original Message -----
>>> >> From: "Drew Hunthausen via Electronics-talk"
>>> >> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> >> To: "'Linda'" <waterinmyroom at gmail.com>; "'Discussion of
>>> >> accessible electronics and appliances'"
>>> >> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> >> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2014 5:46 PM
>>> >> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Trying to Understand Data Plans
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>> In terms of streaming movies, tv shows, and a lot of audio, it
>>> >>> would probably be best to do these kind of things with wi fi if
possible.
>>> >>> Another
>>> >>> suggestion is if you have tv shows or movies you really like and
>>> >>> want to watch no matter where you are is to find them when you
>>> >>> are on a wi fi net work and download them to your phone. This
>>> >>> way you can listen or watch them without using any data as it
>>> >>> can add up quickly with videos.
>>> >>>
>>> >>> Drew Hunthause 714-296-7111
>>> >>> www.noexcusesblindguy.com-296-7111
>>> >>> www.noexcusesblind
>>> >>>
>>> >>> -----Original Message-----
>>> >>> From: Electronics-talk
>>> >>> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>> >>> On
>>> >>> Behalf Of Linda via Electronics-talk
>>> >>> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2014 2:36 PM
>>> >>> To: Gail the U. S. Male; Discussion of accessible electronics
>>> >>> and appliances
>>> >>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Trying to Understand Data Plans
>>> >>>
>>> >>> So, if I'm going to watch movies, TV shows, listen to podcasts,
>>> >>> then sounds like I will need more than 2 GB of data, right? I'm
>>> >>> ordering a new phone, and I'm thinking I had better get more
>>> >>> gigs. Good questions, Christine. I always had a flip phone and
>>> >>> loved it. I didn't have to think about data or gigs or
>>> >>> contracts.
>>> >>>
>>> >>>> On Sep 13, 2014, at 9:24 AM, "Gail the U. S. Male via
>>> >>>> Electronics-talk"
>>> >>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> Hi, my answers follow each of your questions, to make it
simpler.
>>> >>>> If
>>> >>>> you
>>> >>> have any other questions, you can e-mail me, or send me a
>>> >>> private message off the list, and I will give you my phone
>>> >>> number, so I can explain things better.
>>> >>>> my e-mail is
>>> >>>> gailcrowe1959 at gmail.com
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christine Szostak via
>>> >>> Electronics-talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> >>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>>> >>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> >>>> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2014 7:44 AM
>>> >>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Trying to Understand Data Plans
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>>> Hi All,
>>> >>>>> Since we are on the topic of data plans and how they can be
>>> >>>>> used, as a
>>> >>> current non-smart phone user, who is finally confident enough
>>> >>> with the iPod that I am considering an iPhone for my next phone,
>>> >>> I have been trying to understand exactly what "data" is. Thus, I
>>> >>> was wondering if anyone can help explain the following. Sorry
>>> >>> for what will likely sound like very silly and obvious
>>> >>> questions:
>>> >>>>>
>>> >>>>> 1) What exactly is data? Data is things like e-mail,
>>> >>>>> streaming,
>>> >>> internet browsing, things like that.
>>> >>>>>
>>> >>>>> 2( If your data plan has say 2 gigs of data, what exactly
>>> >>>>> does that
>>> >>> mean. In other words, how much of your data is used up each
>>> >>> minute or if easier to explain, each hour...? Data is charged
>>> >>> for for a one month period, if you have two GB of data, this
>>> >>> lasts you for an entire monthly cycle. If you go over the two
>>> >>> GB, you get charged a pretty high fee for another 500 Mb or 1 GB
>>> >>> of aditional data usage.
>>> >>>>>
>>> >>>>> 3) Does your data continue to be used if you come in contact
>>> >>>>> with a wifi
>>> >>> connection that you are permitted to use (e.g., your own home's
>>> >>> wifi or say an internet cafe where you can connect)? If not,
>>> >>> does it automatically stop using up data when it comes in
>>> >>> contact with a wifi hotspot or do you have to turn the data off?
>>> >>> If you come in contact with a WIFI network, your data
>>> >>> automatically is no longer used, since you are no longer using
>>> >>> your cellular network, but have connected to WIFI.
>>> >>>>>
>>> >>>>> 4) Are there limitations to what you can access with data
>>> >>>>> (e.g.,
>>> >>> streaming, downloading, YouTube, basic internet searching...)?
>>> >>> No, you can do anything you could do with a DSL or cable
>>> >>> connection.
>>> >>>>>
>>> >>>>> 5) Somewhat related to 4 are there certain things that take
>>> >>>>> up more or
>>> >>> less data (e.g., GPS, YouTube, streaming, basic internet
>>> >>> searches...)?
>>> >>> Yes,
>>> >>> anything that is video takes more bandwidth than basic internet
>>> >>> searching.
>>> >>> just audio streaming uses more than internet searching, but less
>>> >>> than video.
>>> >>> For example, if I'm using my 2 GB of data, I can listen to all
>>> >>> the baseball games in that month, and not go over.
>>> >>>>>
>>> >>>>> Any other information that you can give me would also be
>>> >>>>> really
>>> >>> appreciated:)!
>>> >>>>> Hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing weekend!
>>> >>>>> Chris
>>> >>>>> Christine M. Szostak, PhD
>>> >>>>> Assistant Professor
>>> >>>>> Department of Psychology
>>> >>>>> Shorter University
>>> >>>>> Rome, Georgia
>>> >>>>> szostak.1 at osu.edu
>>> >>>>>
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>>> >>> related issue see:
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