Straight Talk is supported as of Jan 11: Questions

I know many have modified their iPhones to work with Straight Talk.
Today it is officially supported by Straight Talk.
A couple of questions:
I know of the MMS and visual voice mail limitations (or supposed limitations) and they don't bother me.
However there is apparently a soft 2 GB limit on the $45/month unlimited plan and it appears that LTE speeds are not available.
Are these 2 things true?
Also can anyone confirm that Straight Talk is using Verizon's network the the iPhones Wal mart is selling.
Thanks in advance.
Perry

I talked with StraighTalk. About 6 robot given choices and I did get to a live person.
Although he didn't know he was helpful and checked.
My 3 questions:
Is there a slowdown after 2 GB now that you support the iPhone officially.
A: Yes still a slow down.
Can I port over my TMobile number?
A: Yes,
Can I get LTE speeds on the Verizon network with ST?
A: No
So ST has the same data that you do.
Thank you for your help. I will get my wife and I an iPhone but will purchase it through Verizon as the speed and throughput (I will buy the 2 phone 10Gb/mo Plan) are important to me.
Thank you again for your prompt and accurate help.
Perry

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