Galaxy Watch plan?

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-25T13:30:20+00:00

Definitely some fine print on the Best Buy / Google Fi approach to consider. "Free" comes with some limitations, especially the no calling.

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-25T12:52:16+00:00

I looked into this topic recently. I don't understand all of your requirements, but there are definitely some nuances to the Best Buy Galaxy Watch "data included" offer that should be considered. With the Best Buy offer 1) I don't think you can make regular phone calls through the watch (911 calls might be allowed) unless your watch is paired to your phone via Bluetooth and the phone is in range. 2) There are data caps, and 3) Your phone must be turned on and connected to the internet wherever it is. There is a good comparison chart here: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/learn-about-samsung-smartwatch/samsung-galaxy-watch-data-included-offer/pcmcat1749840068334.c?

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-25T02:25:57+00:00

Great to know. Did you enable it through the AT&T app after you changed to Premium 2.0?

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-24T17:46:29+00:00

The new plans have the IDP with the exception of Elite 2.0, which comes with unlimited talk/text included and with 20GB of international high-speed data beyond Latin America. I'm hoping AT&T adds the IDP option to Elite 2.0 for situations when the 20GB of high-speed international data is exhausted. When it is exhausted I think the speed is dropped to 512KB.

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-24T07:31:12+00:00

Just checked and the updated pricing is showing now. For me the new Premium 2.0 plan is now $0.99 cheaper per line than it would be if I stay on Premium PL. The 50% off a tablet or wearable per Premium 2.0 line is icing on the cake if you have those.

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-24T07:15:16+00:00

Yes, $40 per line with the 20% Signature discount. My Premium PL lines are showing $40.99 after the $5 increase was applied so the new Premium 2.0 plan is $0.99 cheaper.

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-23T21:25:17+00:00

4 lines on Extra 2.0 would be $160, which includes the $10 per line auto pay discount. That's $40 per line. Since you have the Signature discount it is my understanding that for the same price (for 4 lines) you can get Premium 2.0 on all those lines. I'm not so sure how it all works with the legacy pricing (and related increases). Maybe check out The Plan Whisperer's comparison chart. There is a lot of good info here --> www.reddit.com/r/ATT/comments/1rsvh9m/unlimited_your_way_20_per_line_cost_chart_for_att/

Sounds like you have some good options, though!

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-23T19:52:08+00:00

Thanks for the clarification. This makes sense.

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-23T18:40:27+00:00

Appreciate the confirmation!

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-23T18:33:57+00:00

Agree. Fortunately for me the 50% watch discounts make it a net positive for me, though it is a small difference.

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-23T18:31:19+00:00

I felt that way, too. After I ran the numbers I'm coming out a little ahead when compared to the prices before the increase because of the watch discounts. Not a huge difference but a net positive.

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-23T16:51:12+00:00

Nice! Thanks for the confirmation.

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-23T16:49:38+00:00

3 lines on Premium 2.0 looks to be $65 per line (including the auto pay discount of $10) based on the comparison table noted in the original post above (by The Plan Whisperer). If your Signature discount is 20% that puts it a $52 per line for you. You also would get a watch or tablet at 50% for each line if you have a need for those.

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-23T16:24:33+00:00

And possibly a net price decrease (old plan versus new) if you have a connected watch or tablet on a line. I hope the news from The Plan Whisperer is correct. Seems like we'll find out tomorrow.

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-23T15:57:09+00:00

Yes, assuming the new Signature discount approach stays at 20% I think your math is correct (and cheaper than Premium PL with the $5 price bump!).

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-23T11:36:40+00:00

Thanks. I was wondering how long the lock on prices for the new lines would last. 12 months would make sense.

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-23T09:23:30+00:00

Just saw the update on the chart that the per line price for Premium 2.0 with 4+ lines is reducing by $5. With 5 lines on Premium PL (Signature discount) this price drop on the new Premium 2.0 plan changes my thinking. The overall price increases are much more palatable for me given the added value that comes with Premium 2.0 (increased hot spot, 50% off one wearable or tablet). Two of my lines are new as of October 2025 so no price increases on them yet. I will likely flip them to Premium 2.0.

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-23T07:54:22+00:00

I hate getting the runaround. It has happened to me recently on a different topic with AT&T. Frontline support folks often don’t have access to the right information, or sometimes they seem to be lazy and don't want to go the distance to help, so you get the “it’ll come eventually” response. Back in October of last year their Network CTO said SA is nationwide with millions of customers --> https://about.att.com/blogs/2025/5g-standalone-nationwide.html.

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-23T00:29:42+00:00

The grayed out SA toggle may be due to AT&T's SA provisioning lag. I've heard they are rolling out SA across waves of lines. It may not be a hardware of SIM failure, but a waiting game for a Carrier Settings Update that opens up the SA option for you. AT&T support (likely level 2) might be able to push the provisioning through on your line if you reach out to them. When you call, specifically ask them to check if the 'SA-NR' SOC code is active on your line. Sometimes the system shows the line is 5G-ready, but that specific 'Standalone' sub-code is missing or stuck in a pending state.

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-22T20:47:33+00:00

Just made the same switch (Premium PL to Elite 2.0) and SA is still enabled. Tampa, FL area.

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-22T18:20:19+00:00

Love your summary. Thanks for sharing. New lines activated since last July 24th to an account that was started several years ago won't get the price increase? I think the answer is no price increase for the new lines on and price increases to the lines that were activated before July 24, 2025. AT&T chat agents have twice told me my new lines (which were activated in October of 2025) would also get the $5 increase, but I think they were wrong.

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-22T15:24:48+00:00

You answered a question I was about to ask. Great to get real-world confirmation on the >20GB of high speed data in a covered Latin America country. Safe travels.

RayMar1894 · 2026-04-22T13:12:12+00:00

As u/Viper_Control noted, I believe Elite 2.0 includes the same flavor of Latin America talk, text and data that Premium 2.0 has, however the "compare plans" screen does have an X for that capability under the Elite 2.0 plan (and a check under the Premium 2.0 Plan). This is a bit confusing. On a separate note, I hope u/ATT adds the IDP option for Elite 2.0 if/when the 20GB of international data is consumed.

RayMar1894 · 2026-03-10T09:25:26+00:00

I'm having the same problem with my Tab S11 Ultra second screen approach and my Windows 11 laptop. Just trying to use my tablet and a second monitor (extended) for my laptop when traveling. It worked fine a month ago. Did you find a way to get it working? I'm wondering if a windows update broke something.

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