So I have the S3 on pre-order and this will be my 1st international unlocked phone. I currently have the iPhone 4 on AT&T US.
When I get the S3 do I simply throw the sim in and call AT&T to activate? Are there any hidden fees when activating a new phone not sold via AT&T?
Is there anything I need to know other than that, like will my phone not be eligible for any US based software upgrades/services, etc.. Will the charger have an adapter for the US? Basically are there any negatives to importing it now rather than waiting for it to hit the states?
Thanks!
Joe
Plus 1------i am in the exact same boat.
Pop the sim in and that's it, the euro charger wont work so you'll need an adapter or just use the usb cable to charge. Your updates will come from xda.
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Pop the sim in and that's it, the euro charger wont work so you'll need an adapter or just use the usb cable to charge. Your updates will come from xda.
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Thanks for the info, would we need to root the phone to get the updates via xda or can we keep everything stock and still be ok?
So in terms of the sim, I'm guessing if you had something other than a micro-sim you would need to cut it or order another from AT&T.
You may need to enter in at&t's apn settings to get data and mms working.
MoJoePin said:
So I have the S3 on pre-order and this will be my 1st international unlocked phone. I currently have the iPhone 4 on AT&T US.
When I get the S3 do I simply throw the sim in and call AT&T to activate? Are there any hidden fees when activating a new phone not sold via AT&T?
Is there anything I need to know other than that, like will my phone not be eligible for any US based software upgrades/services, etc.. Will the charger have an adapter for the US? Basically are there any negatives to importing it now rather than waiting for it to hit the states?
Thanks!
Joe
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There's only positives by importing phones from Europe:
It won't be in the AT&T system as they don't have the IMEI number ( good for gophone users too)
You will receive updates first like Europeans and not wait for US carriers
It will get a lot of developer support since its the international version
Depending on where you import the phone from ( where you purchase it) they might include an adapter for charging like Handtec.
Soon as you put your sim card in youll be able to make and receive calls and also receive and send sms. You might have to put your AT&T apn settings to get mms and data like someone else mentioned. Only "bad" thing about importing is you won't have AT&T support such as warranty and stuff. But otherwise it's definitely worth it . This will be my 3rd import besides the GS2 I9100 and the international Galaxy note.
Go to AT&T store have them change the network settings on their end, for some reason is different if ur not using the iPhone.
youre all forgetting the best part.
AT&T smartphone plan = 30 dollars
AT&T non smartphone plan =10 (if you have a texting package, and 15 if you dont)
youre looking to save 20 bucks a month on data. just let them know youre using a flip phone, if they ask for IMEI number, give them one off a flip phone (if you have one)
theres no difference whatsoever except for price, so you might as well take your free $20 a month. ive been doing this for the past 4 years
thats not a bad idea.....but i want to be able to swap between my Note and the S3. so i need to keep the data plan i have on the note.
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youre all forgetting the best part.
AT&T smartphone plan = 30 dollars
AT&T non smartphone plan =10 (if you have a texting package, and 15 if you dont)
youre looking to save 20 bucks a month on data. just let them know youre using a flip phone, if they ask for IMEI number, give them one off a flip phone (if you have one)
theres no difference whatsoever except for price, so you might as well take your free $20 a month. ive been doing this for the past 4 years
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Okay but if we do that, are we going to get HSPA speeds ???
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manny05 said:
Okay but if we do that, are we going to get HSPA speeds ???
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Correct. The max you get out of this phone in the states is H+. The US version of the S3 will however provide LTE bands.
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youre all forgetting the best part.
AT&T smartphone plan = 30 dollars
AT&T non smartphone plan =10 (if you have a texting package, and 15 if you dont)
youre looking to save 20 bucks a month on data. just let them know youre using a flip phone, if they ask for IMEI number, give them one off a flip phone (if you have one)
theres no difference whatsoever except for price, so you might as well take your free $20 a month. ive been doing this for the past 4 years
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yup. AT&T medianet plan is great. unlimited data for $10.
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yup. AT&T medianet plan is great. unlimited data for $10.
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I'm just curious to know that if I sign up for that media net plan am I going to HSPA speed? Or at least 3G speed.
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I'm just curious to know that if I sign up for that media net plan am I going to HSPA speed? Or at least 3G speed.
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see above post "The max you get out of this phone in the states is H+"
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I'm just curious to know that if I sign up for that media net plan am I going to HSPA speed? Or at least 3G speed.
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My sgs2 ran on hspa+ speeds. Roughly 4-6mb/s download speeds. This is around the San Francisco Bay Area.
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I could def live with that.
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My sgs2 ran on hspa+ speeds. Roughly 4-6mb/s download speeds. This is around the San Francisco Bay Area.
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yyhd said:
My sgs2 ran on hspa+ speeds. Roughly 4-6mb/s download speeds. This is around the San Francisco Bay Area.
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In Chicago the best I got with the Note LTE is around 9-11mbs, LTE sucks bull nipples in Chicagoland.
Yup AT&T LTE is **** around my neck of the woods (city) too.
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In Chicago the best I got with the Note LTE is around 9-11mbs, LTE sucks bull nipples in Chicagoland.
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I live in the city and my X gets around 35.
Its going back though.
Might get a GSM Gnex on TMo or get this International S3.
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So the ATT site shows the note for $649 off contract but they won't sell them online, says you have to go to a store to get one. So, I am wondering if I walk into a store if they will sell me one without a plan?
Once I have one from ATT can I just put my tmo sim in it and I'm good to go? Where can I find more information on this and is there anyone who can share experience of the ATT Note on Tmo's 2G network?
Thanks
You're better off in the international note forums for this, but a lot of the US users there have tmobile
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So the ATT site shows the note for $649 off contract but they won't sell them online, says you have to go to a store to get one. So, I am wondering if I walk into a store if they will sell me one without a plan?
Once I have one from ATT can I just put my tmo sim in it and I'm good to go? Where can I find more information on this and is there anyone who can share experience of the ATT Note on Tmo's 2G network?
Thanks
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Hmm, they bounced me and my post over here to begin with...
I also see that amazonwireless has the ATT Note for 250 with 2yr, and then a note that early contract termination is $325, that nets out at a price of $575, so now I'm wondering if I could just order the phone with the contract and cancel the contract the day after.
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Hmm, they bounced me and my post over here to begin with...
I also see that amazonwireless has the ATT Note for 250 with 2yr, and then a note that early contract termination is $325, that nets out at a price of $575, so now I'm wondering if I could just order the phone with the contract and cancel the contract the day after.
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Hmmmm.....interesting idea
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workerb said:
Hmm, they bounced me and my post over here to begin with...
I also see that amazonwireless has the ATT Note for 250 with 2yr, and then a note that early contract termination is $325, that nets out at a price of $575, so now I'm wondering if I could just order the phone with the contract and cancel the contract the day after.
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Do you hate ATT that much? The international version is already unlocked. Put yout tmobile SIM in it, enter the proper APN and your phone and EDGE data will work. If you get the ATT version you must first unlock it and then I am sure your voice will work but not sure on data.
I must give it to you T mobile people, you are persistent if nothing. I think we have like 4 threads on this between the two forums wondering how to get the Galaxy Note to work on T mobile.
I forgot to add I wish you all luck in getting it to work to your satisfaction!
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Do you hate ATT that much? The international version is already unlocked. Put yout tmobile SIM in it, enter the proper APN and your phone and EDGE data will work. If you get the ATT version you must first unlock it and then I am sure your voice will work but not sure on data.
I must give it to you T mobile people, you are persistent if nothing. I think we have like 4 threads on this between the two forums wondering how to get the Galaxy Note to work on T mobile.
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I just love my "unlimited" data
workerb said:
So the ATT site shows the note for $649 off contract but they won't sell them online, says you have to go to a store to get one. So, I am wondering if I walk into a store if they will sell me one without a plan?
Once I have one from ATT can I just put my tmo sim in it and I'm good to go? Where can I find more information on this and is there anyone who can share experience of the ATT Note on Tmo's 2G network?
Thanks
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If you are fine with edge then unlock the phone and put your T-Mobile sim in.
You can unlock your Note here:
http://www.cellunlocker.net/
Now, if you are interested in 3g... I will be working on getting it going as soon as I get my phone Wednesday. If anyone else would like to work on it let me know how it goes...
But there are plenty threads about this, try to search next time.
No hate here, the difference between 750 and 575 is pretty good. what's it take to unlock it?
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No hate here, the difference between 750 and 575 is pretty good. what's it take to unlock it?
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$30 and about 30min.
T-Mobile
I used cellunlocker.net/[/url]
Tried my work TMo SIM, had to go and manually select the APN. Using my Three UK sim picked up as roaming on ATT immediately.
Seems to work fine on TMo though.
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I used cellunlocker.net/[/url]
Tried my work TMo SIM, had to go and manually select the APN. Using my Three UK sim picked up as roaming on ATT immediately.
Seems to work fine on TMo though.
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That's good... how familiar are you with Odin?
Check out this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1507726
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No hate here, the difference between 750 and 575 is pretty good. what's it take to unlock it?
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I forget to say I wish you all luck! The difference is more than the $175 you are talking about. The difference is a great phone on LTE network versus at worse a phone that works on EDGE and at best 3G? Seems that would be worth the $175, but that is me. Again, all the Best! I offered my wife, who is on T mobile, use of my International GNote while I test drive the ATT version and she declined saying EDGE was too slow.
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I forget to say I wish you all luck! The difference is more than the $175 you are talking about. The difference is a great phone on LTE network versus at worse a phone that works on EDGE and at best 3G? Seems that would be worth the $175, but that is me. Again, all the Best! I offered my wife, who is on T mobile, use of my International GNote while I test drive the ATT version and she declined saying EDGE was too slow.
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You're severely mistaken if you think the international version is a worse phone. And yeah? That huge LTE network AT&T has right?
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joshnichols189 said:
You're severely mistaken if you think the international version is a worse phone. And yeah? That huge LTE network AT&T has right?
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huh? Who said that? Read... and then write. Seeing how I have the International version, I in no way think it is a worse phone. There was no comparison of phones only a phone on network(s). The ATT LTE network is huge where I live.
Ill share my story, got my galaxy note from Att yesterday for 299.99 plus tax. Unlocked it through cellunlocker.net. Entered the Tmobile apn settings for internet and mms. I don't mind the edge data connection because where I live its all I get. I'm planning to do a insurance claim (which is $200) keep my current note and return the new insurance claim note to Att before the 30 days to get my money back. Net cost of note is about $200~… edge works great on the note btw I recommend it on Tmobile if you don't mind the edge connection.
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Ill share my story, got my galaxy note from Att yesterday for 299.99 plus tax. Unlocked it through cellunlocker.net. Entered the Tmobile apn settings for internet and mms. I don't mind the edge data connection because where I live its all I get. I'm planning to do a insurance claim (which is $200) keep my current note and return the new insurance claim note to Att before the 30 days to get my money back. Net cost of note is about $200~… edge works great on the note btw I recommend it on Tmobile if you don't mind the edge connection.
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Good luck to you. What goes around will eventually come around.
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Ill share my story, got my galaxy note from Att yesterday for 299.99 plus tax. Unlocked it through cellunlocker.net. Entered the Tmobile apn settings for internet and mms. I don't mind the edge data connection because where I live its all I get. I'm planning to do a insurance claim (which is $200) keep my current note and return the new insurance claim note to Att before the 30 days to get my money back. Net cost of note is about $200~… edge works great on the note btw I recommend it on Tmobile if you don't mind the edge connection.
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So your bragging about performing insurance fraud? Wow
Amazon Wireless usually has extra ETF's for their on contract prices. Read the fine print.
You would be paying $299.99+ tax ($320ish), then $325 ETF, then paying for unlock($20ish). Easily over $650. I say look at an unlocked International Note, save yourself the hassle and get the better processor while you're at it.
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Thanks. And it does eventually, ATT has screwed me over on several occasions...
chrismfkr8 said:
Thanks. And it does eventually, ATT has screwed me over on several occasions...
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So you think this screws them back? At&t could care less!
Your screwing the rest of us who actually use insurance for what its meant for.
If I currently dont have a contract with ATT and have the phone already, dont they require a 2 year contract anyways? So I might as well buy the phone for 250 instead of 500+?
I'm not exactly clear on this. Would really appreciate someone's advice.
You have to weigh the pros and cons.
If you already have the phone, you're simply just getting the sim + the service. You will not be FORCED to have data plan, etc. (which can QUICKLY add up) But you still need to go under contract, unless you want a prepaid sim. If you do get the att note, you are REQUIRED to have a data plan.
I tried to setup the minimum plan for a note from att:
It will be $59.99 per month + the phone 249.99$
24 months * $59.99 = 1439
1439 + 249.99 = 1689.75
So you spent 1689.75 for the entire 2 years (tax not even included yet)
Assuming you already have the phone ($500)...
With the same plan (no data) it will be 959.76 (2 year contract, no data) + 500 (phone) = 1459.76 for the 2 years. That's the plan and the phone
1689.75 - 1459.76 = 229.99
You only saved 229.99 if you already have the phone.. but you won't have data.
229.99 / 24 = 9.58
That's only approx 10 bucks a month...
My wife initially told me to get an unlocked phone.. but what's the point... we're already in ATT.. By the time I may want to unlock it, a better phone could be already out.
Just me .02
my option
I would choose the LTE Version from ATT is because
The LTE depending if your area supports the LTE Network it's worth getting.
The LTE chip is faster network then International Galaxy Note I think it only supports HSPA+ not LTE chip so that is something to think of. and also the ATT Version has 4 buttons on the bottom where as International Note only has 3 buttons.
renumber you got to sign 2 year contact with ATT for the device and pay monthly plan for the device what plan you choose is up to your dissension.
Check out your local ATT store and ask them questions about the device.
you can buy ATT phone without a contact you looking at $700 price tag....
I agree the only reason it would make sense for you to buy it off contract would be if you are going to use it on tmobile. If I was atnt the savings wouldn't be worth it. I'm a student and I can't afford to pay atnts monthly plan with data. Although I do wish I had lte but with tmobile I get my monthly plan for a lot cheaper and I can use this amazing phone.
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circuit.007 said:
I agree the only reason it would make sense for you to buy it off contract would be if you are going to use it on tmobile. If I was atnt the savings wouldn't be worth it. I'm a student and I can't afford to pay atnts monthly plan with data. Although I do wish I had lte but with tmobile I get my monthly plan for a lot cheaper and I can use this amazing phone.
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Wonderful information A+++++
I bought my ATT note and unlocked it...its now on straight talk and im experiencing amazing speed everywhere I go I have 4g...and only at 45 a month for unlimited everything....cant beat it....so to everyone I would get the att version and unlocked it (just google it you find a site...cellularunlock.net...) and go to straight get the att sim card and enjoy!!!!!!!
4g is what kind of speeds? Not LTE though right? I'm curious as to how the network that you're running on is for voice calls. I'll be in New Orleans, Biloxi, and Alexandria, LA for most of the year.
alewis2k12 said:
I bought my ATT note and unlocked it...its now on straight talk and im experiencing amazing speed everywhere I go I have 4g...and only at 45 a month for unlimited everything....cant beat it....so to everyone I would get the att version and unlocked it (just google it you find a site...cellularunlock.net...) and go to straight get the att sim card and enjoy!!!!!!!
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Would definitely like some more details. Would consider buying a ATT phone off of ebay to do this if things sound doable.
man your gonna love it believe me...at first I unlocked it and had simple mobile...it was terrible speed....so I ordered the straight talk chip from them...and now when im at home I dont even have to turn on my wifi...its fast I love it....my signal is great every where I go...I couldnt be happier so here wat youll have to do....
get phone...
google cellular unlock....let them send your unlock code to your email...
get straight talk att sim....
pop it in and set up apn which they'll have the send up info in the sim card instructions and reboot and enjoy...and nah not lte but its good speed everything pops up instantly...and since your gonna be in new orleans area you may have the lte which is an bigger +....all that for only 45...you cant beat it!!!!!!
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man your gonna love it believe me...at first I unlocked it and had simple mobile...it was terrible speed....so I ordered the straight talk chip from them...and now when im at home I dont even have to turn on my wifi...its fast I love it....my signal is great every where I go...I couldnt be happier so here wat youll have to do....
get phone...
google cellular unlock....let them send your unlock code to your email...
get straight talk att sim....
pop it in and set up apn which they'll have the send up info in the sim card instructions and reboot and enjoy...and nah not lte but its good speed everything pops up instantly...and since your gonna be in new orleans area you may have the lte which is an bigger +....all that for only 45...you cant beat it!!!!!!
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which kind of sim card does this phone take?
alewis2k12 said:
man your gonna love it believe me...at first I unlocked it and had simple mobile...it was terrible speed....so I ordered the straight talk chip from them...and now when im at home I dont even have to turn on my wifi...its fast I love it....my signal is great every where I go...I couldnt be happier so here wat youll have to do....
get phone...
google cellular unlock....let them send your unlock code to your email...
get straight talk att sim....
pop it in and set up apn which they'll have the send up info in the sim card instructions and reboot and enjoy...and nah not lte but its good speed everything pops up instantly...and since your gonna be in new orleans area you may have the lte which is an bigger +....all that for only 45...you cant beat it!!!!!!
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You don't need to unlock it if you are going to be using Straight Talk. ST uses AT&T's network.
I bought my phone used from an AT&T store for $350. Purchased a SIM card on the ST website. Popped it in. BAM! Been smooth sailing.
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You don't need to unlock it if you are going to be using Straight Talk. ST uses AT&T's network.
I bought my phone used from an AT&T store for $350. Purchased a SIM card on the ST website. Popped it in. BAM! Been smooth sailing.
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Howd you get a used phone from AT&T? Do I just call my local store and ask if they have any returns?
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You don't need to unlock it if you are going to be using Straight Talk. ST uses AT&T's network.
I bought my phone used from an AT&T store for $350. Purchased a SIM card on the ST website. Popped it in. BAM! Been smooth sailing.
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And can you confirm if ST gives you 4g LTE speed as well?
Also, is it okay then to buy a phone without a ATT sim card and just get a ST sim card?
And is the ST android area of service truly that limited? Does that mean if I'm out in the country I wont have any voice service?
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Howd you get a used phone from AT&T? Do I just call my local store and ask if they have any returns?
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My apologies, I should have been more clear. It was a third party AT&T store. The phone I purchased was their display model. The clerk told me no one ever asked to see it because it was too large... Suckers!
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And can you confirm if ST gives you 4g LTE speed as well?
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Only HSPA+ on ST, no LTE. HSPA+ is just fine. I'm able to stream HBOgo no problemo.
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Also, is it okay then to buy a phone without a ATT sim card and just get a ST sim card?
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Yes, this is exactly what I did.
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And is the ST android area of service truly that limited? Does that mean if I'm out in the country I wont have any voice service?
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No ST service out of USA
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alewis2k12 said:
man your gonna love it believe me...at first I unlocked it and had simple mobile...it was terrible speed....so I ordered the straight talk chip from them...and now when im at home I dont even have to turn on my wifi...its fast I love it....my signal is great every where I go...I couldnt be happier so here wat youll have to do....
get phone...
google cellular unlock....let them send your unlock code to your email...
get straight talk att sim....
pop it in and set up apn which they'll have the send up info in the sim card instructions and reboot and enjoy...and nah not lte but its good speed everything pops up instantly...and since your gonna be in new orleans area you may have the lte which is an bigger +....all that for only 45...you cant beat it!!!!!!
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Just to clarify...
So u bought your note from att for 600+ no contract?
because of you bastards i just dropped 450 on one of these things on ebay and have ordered an ST sim card....ugh WHAT HAVE I DONEEEEE!!! Do you guys think it'll put my OG Evo to rest?
will I be able to port over my sprint number directly?
rnp614 said:
because of you bastards i just dropped 450 on one of these things on ebay and have ordered an ST sim card....ugh WHAT HAVE I DONEEEEE!!! Do you guys think it'll put my OG Evo to rest?
will I be able to port over my sprint number directly?
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hi guys
my contract with att expires this 21st of june. and im very reluctant to extend my contract with att, but on the upside i have a grandfathered unlmtd data plan and pay around 90ish monthly. do you guys have any idea what is the best service provider that i can switch to? im looking to save money and still rock my amazing gnote i717.
thanks
chiwire2000 said:
hi guys
my contract with att expires this 21st of june. and im very reluctant to extend my contract with att, but on the upside i have a grandfathered unlmtd data plan and pay around 90ish monthly. do you guys have any idea what is the best service provider that i can switch to? im looking to save money and still rock my amazing gnote i717.
thanks
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you check out strait talk? they resell AT&T service and I think it's like $45 monthly for unlimited everything. don't quote me on that though. I read that a long while back.
IMO.. if your grandfathered in at ~90.. unlimited everything then I wouldn't dump it.. I've had all services and I would say Att is only 2nd to Verizon.. and just barely.. I am with Sprint now which I would say is on par with ATT but the unlimited everything for 99 is what keeps me. I guess it depends on your usage though.. if you never go over 2gb or 3gb a month in Data then you probably won't miss anything.. only thing is Att carries most popular phones.. along with exclusivity with the NOTE and if you love the Note then everything else will fall short..
I'm using Straight-Talk with my Note and its pretty good for what you pay for $45 I dont know at what gb they throttle at but I've had service for around two weeks and I'm at least 1.5gb.
How does the straight talk prepay thing work? just pay for the card and slap the sim in and it works? Does the Note have to be unlocked or rooted? Is it using att or tmobile?
It would be on Cingular/AT&T towers, no root or unlock needed. Buy the Sim for 15 and the unlimited card for 45. Its like a 63 dollar bill total. Specify AT&T phone and regular not micro Sim... Plug and play except the son change but its like 5 entries in son... Easy stuff and same coverage...ISH. No lte though
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It would be on Cingular/AT&T towers, no root or unlock needed. Buy the Sim for 15 and the unlimited card for 45. Its like a 63 dollar bill total. Specify AT&T phone and regular not micro Sim... Plug and play except the son change but its like 5 entries in son... Easy stuff and same coverage...ISH. No lte though
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So I am pretty much a Noob when it comes to the whole SIM card thing. Where could you buy the correct SIM card for this to work? 15 bucks sounds cheap...for sure would like to know how to go about all this!
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So I am pretty much a Noob when it comes to the whole SIM card thing. Where could you buy the correct SIM card for this to work? 15 bucks sounds cheap...for sure would like to know how to go about all this!
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just go to straighttalk.com and shop there for the ATT sim card like the other guy said not the micro but regular size one
TMobile 4G is pretty good
tyler79durdan said:
It would be on Cingular/AT&T towers, no root or unlock needed. Buy the Sim for 15 and the unlimited card for 45. Its like a 63 dollar bill total. Specify AT&T phone and regular not micro Sim... Plug and play except the son change but its like 5 entries in son... Easy stuff and same coverage...ISH. No lte though
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Son is supposed to be apn... Lol
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expertune said:
TMobile 4G is pretty good
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Im thinking about this one too sounds like i might get better service on this than on Straighttalk but since Im going off contract I'll probably try both to see which is better.
If your grand fathered unlimited you should just stay with them til they get wont honor your unlimitted. Just my opinion.
Do you get 4g service or 3g.... I know you said you don't get lte.....
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You would only get 3G or hspa+ speeds on Straight Talk
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i think i will go with the straigh talk. i kinda of did a bit of research and i also saw that i could switch to tmobile by flashing a custom rom that allows me to have the radio for tmobile, but thats too much hastle. i dont really like att they a-holes i used to have the 4s and everymonth id get the "you'r using too much data" and thy would drop my speeds to .14mb, in my area lte is not great the best speed i usually get between work and home are 3-5 mbs so speed is not really a big deal for me.
You'll get capped on straight talk also... Heed my warning. Tether when absolutely necessary, and try to actually use less data. Be aware of data and this won't happen.
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Which carrier should I choose if I want to get the most out of the One, using two lines, taking into question data limits and speeds, and monthly billing of course. My fiance wants to get phones for the two of us and her contract will be up in March with AT&T, should she stay on AT&T and add my onto a shared plan or should we just take our business to T-Mobile?
Ask people you know in your area if they have tmobile and how is it.
Depends if your having any issues with ATT. If not then stay.
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Ask people you know in your area if they have tmobile and how is it.
Depends if your having any issues with ATT. If not then stay.
Because tmobile customer support <
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I'm in Buffalo, New York, I just moved here so I don't know too many people yet, my biggest eyebrow raiser is that T-Mobile has unlimited data for $160~ and AT&T only has a shared plan with 4GB for $140~. I'm just wondering about the speeds between the two, even then, it can't be thaaat bad can it?cI'm really looking into T-Mobile, but if the service is ****...no dice.
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I'm in Buffalo, New York, I just moved here so I don't know too many people yet, my biggest eyebrow raiser is that T-Mobile has unlimited data for $160~ and AT&T only has a shared plan with 4GB for $140~. I'm just wondering about the speeds between the two, even then, it can't be thaaat bad can it?cI'm really looking into T-Mobile, but if the service is ****...no dice.
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If you can afford it, stay with att if your getting good signal and speeds.
If you want you can do tmobile prepaid for 30 bucks a month as another option, as a trial
100 minutes, texts unlimited i think, and 5 gb of data for 30 bucks.
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If you can afford it, stay with att if your getting good signal and speeds.
If you want you can do tmobile prepaid for 30 bucks a month as another option, as a trial
100 minutes, texts unlimited i think, and 5 gb of data for 30 bucks.
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It seems like AT&T has way better 4G LTE coverage than T-Mobile in the area, so I think we'll just share 4GB and hope for the best, if anything we can upgrade if we reallly need to, and we'll be on Wi-Fi a lot of the time I'm sure anyways, thanks for the replies
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It seems like AT&T has way better 4G LTE coverage than T-Mobile in the area, so I think we'll just share 4GB and hope for the best, if anything we can upgrade if we reallly need to, and we'll be on Wi-Fi a lot of the time I'm sure anyways, thanks for the replies
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While your at it, 10 gigs for 180 lol!!
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While your at it, 10 gigs for 180 lol!!
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LOL, that's a little too much for our taste, she pays $75~ on AT&T for her non-Smartphone so she wants it to be about the same if not less for each line when we upgrade.
I for one can vouch that AT&T has superior service compared to T-Mobile. T-Mobile has bad coverage even with 3G. My girlfriend uses T-Mobile and she doesn't get LTE anywhere around here, and a unreasonable (about 10%, and that's in a suburban area, not country) amount of the time she can't send texts because of bad reception. Lots of dropped calls as well from her compared to extremely few compared to my friends who have AT&T.
T mobile will have its 4g lte network rolled out by the end of the year... their pre paid plans are the best...can't beat $70 a month unlimited everything!!!
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I tried T-Mobile with my N4. Their network is pretty good if you spend almost all of your time in a decent sized urban area. But if you travel on the road at all or you live in an AT&T LTE coverage area, it isn't even remotely close in coverage - AT&T is worth the extra money. Once you go outside a certain distance from a city, it's as if T-Mobile never existed. They're cheap for a reason!
oh yeah dont forget the ATT version is getting blocked from some of the extra HTC features http://htcsource.com/2013/02/htc-ge...source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#prettyPhoto
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oh yeah dont forget the ATT version is getting blocked from some of the extra HTC features http://htcsource.com/2013/02/htc-ge...source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#prettyPhoto
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That blows. Might be worth getting the unlocked version and forgoing LTE................. :-\
also from what i heard HTC is giving away free 2 year 25GB dropbox accounts with the HTC ONE but AT&T has opted out once again so if you get the ATT version you wont get that feature either.....https://www.dropbox.com/help/249/en
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oh yeah dont forget the ATT version is getting blocked from some of the extra HTC features http://htcsource.com/2013/02/htc-ge...source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#prettyPhoto
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Don't forget we are on XDA and a custom ROM will fix this issue
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also from what i heard HTC is giving away free 2 year 25GB dropbox accounts with the HTC ONE but AT&T has opted out once again so if you get the ATT version you wont get that feature either.....https://www.dropbox.com/help/249/en
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Read above
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You can't ask people who are in different parts of the world which carrier to pick.. that all depends on; Where you live, your budget, and how much of data/talk you use.
AT&T works great in some places where T-Mobile don't. If you get great coverage with ATT far as data and talk then i suggest staying with ATT
T-Mobile won't have LTE till later this year, and when they do it will be in a small amount of cities.. most likely major cities first.. LTE > HSPA+
AT&T has the 2nd largest LTE coverage and still improving it.
I suggest sticking with AT&T if you get great coverage and haven't had any problems. If its not broken don't fix it.
If you want a budget choice you can always get Straight Talk. you'll have the choice between which network you want to use under them
Lol where all you live that's you're saying T-Mobile has no coverage? I live in Los Angeles and I get reception everywhere I go. I even get reception high up in the mountains at big bear. Only place I don't get great reception is when I'm at my job, which is a warehouse with like 2 feet of concrete walls and steel everywhere. I get better reception than anyone on att that I know. Don't get me started with sprint. My coworker has the evo lte and he never sees lte service.
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When T-Mobile suppose to drop this beast
Hey AT&T and T-Mobile Americans... do you guys know if it might be possible to change the LTE frequencies of the One?
I'm going to get the European version, but I might spend 1-2 semesters studying in the US at some point in the future, where I will probably still have the One.
So it would be pretty sweet if I could flash another radio (or even do something easier) and use LTE in America as well.
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That blows. Might be worth getting the unlocked version and forgoing LTE................. :-\
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Maybe the t-mobile one will have LTE on band 4 and 17, thier galaxy s3 LTE just passed through FFC and it has both band 4 and band 17... And if you root and flash custom rom wouldnt that take away the restrictions?
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When T-Mobile suppose to drop this beast
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Expected to fall between the weeks of the 15th and the 22nd. Assuming from HTC terms and conditions regarding their 100 cash back that I read from their site, to be able to qualify for the cash back, the device must be purchased before the 31st of march.
But this is just my assumptions. And I hope I'm right because I can't wait any longer!
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I was a bit impatient and jumped the gun and bought the ONE at Walmart for $148 with a 2 year contract. But already during my first week I realize I'm using up my minutes rather quickly and being limited kinda sucks.
I definitely want to keep the phone cause its flawless and I keep reading about other peoples flawed phone and I already added SquareTrade insurance.
I was thinking of paying the early termination fee of $325 which makes the phone only $473 which is cheaper than I could get it from TMobile.
Question is would I be able to add this phone to T Mobile prepaid plans and not be stuck on Edge network for data?
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shook187 said:
I was a bit impatient and jumped the gun and bought the ONE at Walmart for $148 with a 2 year contract. But already during my first week I realize I'm using up my minutes rather quickly and being limited kinda sucks.
I definitely want to keep the phone cause its flawless and I keep reading about other peoples flawed phone and I already added SquareTrade insurance.
I was thinking of paying the early termination fee of $325 which makes the phone only $473 which is cheaper than I could get it from TMobile.
Question is would I be able to add this phone to T Mobile prepaid plans and not be stuck on Edge network for data?
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Depends if you're in a refarmed market. I live in one and I get mostly HSPA+ (4G) with pockets of Edge.
Does anyone know if the At&t HTC one will get Ota updates if you use t-mobile?
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Does anyone know if the At&t HTC one will get Ota updates if you use t-mobile?
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Just flash a stock ROM with the update implemented in it.
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shook187 said:
I was a bit impatient and jumped the gun and bought the ONE at Walmart for $148 with a 2 year contract. But already during my first week I realize I'm using up my minutes rather quickly and being limited kinda sucks.
I definitely want to keep the phone cause its flawless and I keep reading about other peoples flawed phone and I already added SquareTrade insurance.
I was thinking of paying the early termination fee of $325 which makes the phone only $473 which is cheaper than I could get it from TMobile.
Question is would I be able to add this phone to T Mobile prepaid plans and not be stuck on Edge network for data?
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Why not just use straight talk for $45/month get unl everything with 2gb of data? should be amble. AND the best part is that your still on the ATT network and dont have to worry about being on 2G if not in 1900 refarmed area which is hard to find these days
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Why not just use straight talk for $45/month get unl everything with 2gb of data? should be amble. AND the best part is that your still on the ATT network and dont have to worry about being on 2G if not in 1900 refarmed area which is hard to find these days
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That sounds like a good plan I'll look into it didn't think of it
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Becool0130 said:
Why not just use straight talk for $45/month get unl everything with 2gb of data? should be amble. AND the best part is that your still on the ATT network and dont have to worry about being on 2G if not in 1900 refarmed area which is hard to find these days
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That sounds like a good plan I'll look into it didn't think of it
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Don't do it - the data speeds on at&t through Straight Talk are HORRENDOUSLY capped - I had them for over a year where I didn't have T-Mobile coverage... An absolute headache! Most of the at&t MVNOs truly suck if you want data... I've heard of people not being speed capped on Red Pocket though.
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Don't do it - the data speeds on at&t through Straight Talk are HORRENDOUSLY capped - I had them for over a year where I didn't have T-Mobile coverage... An absolute headache! Most of the at&t MVNOs truly suck if you want data... I've heard of people not being speed capped on Red Pocket though.
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Really? Their plan is $60 for unl everything with 2GB of data. I think he is planning to SAVE money with the $45 plan otherwise he would have went with ATT from the start
$45 and $60 for the same allotment.. which one sounds better?
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Really? Their plan is $60 for unl everything with 2GB of data. I think he is planning to SAVE money with the $45 plan otherwise he would have went with ATT from the start
$45 and $60 for the same allotment.. which one sounds better?
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Go read the horror stories about the capped data speeds on Straight Talk. I'll give you a great example. My dad did a speed test right next to me, both of us around -90dBm on HSPA... I shot up to 3Mbps and then was slammed down to around 800kbps consistently while he was running upwards of 8 and 9 on the downstream... Even further evidence of the cap? My upstream was 1900Kbps and his was 1950. Both of us using Captivates, same radio, same ROM. Only difference is he had post-paid at&t (and thus was able to use at&t's postpaid APN).
But by all means, its worth a try - no contract and all - good luck dealing with customer service to get your phone working in the first place though, they are worse than Sprint. :good:
Another option to consider is VoIP... If you have a Google Voice number, you can set up SIP. Its not the easiest thing in the world to do but you get unlimited calls... There are many different SIP solutions in the Play Store.
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Go read the horror stories about the capped data speeds on Straight Talk. I'll give you a great example. My dad did a speed test right next to me, both of us around -90dBm on HSPA... I shot up to 3Mbps and then was slammed down to around 800kbps consistently while he was running upwards of 8 and 9 on the downstream... Even further evidence of the cap? My upstream was 1900Kbps and his was 1950. Both of us using Captivates, same radio, same ROM. Only difference is he had post-paid at&t (and thus was able to use at&t's postpaid APN).
But by all means, its worth a try - no contract and all - good luck dealing with customer service to get your phone working in the first place though, they are worse than Sprint. :good:
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Well, at the end of the day you get what you pay for right? If cost is not a concern to you then go with att and if it is then go with straight talk.
Better yet, why not just switch to T-mobile?
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Well, at the end of the day you get what you pay for right? If cost is not a concern to you then go with att and if it is then go with straight talk.
Better yet, why not just switch to T-mobile?
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I learned my lesson the hard way with Straight Talk but if he takes his One and puts it on T-Mobile, he will be on EDGE most of the time unless he's in a refarmed 1900MHz area or has LTE. at&t's version doesn't support HSPA over AWS.
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I learned my lesson the hard way with Straight Talk but if he takes his One and puts it on T-Mobile, he will be on EDGE most of the time unless he's in a refarmed 1900MHz area or has LTE. at&t's version doesn't support HSPA over AWS.
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I meant to return his phone then get a t-mobile one That was his original plan afterall.
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I meant to return his phone then get a t-mobile one That was his original plan afterall.
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Its was. But I'm tempted to keep this phone out right for only $473
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Really? Their plan is $60 for unl everything with 2GB of data. I think he is planning to SAVE money with the $45 plan otherwise he would have went with ATT from the start
$45 and $60 for the same allotment.. which one sounds better?
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Yes I'm a cheapo...I'm paying $69.99 for 450mins and 3GB of data. I'm using Google Voice for text because AT&T wants an extra $20 for text and unlimited mobile calling. :crying: To AT&T's credit, the network is the best I've been on.
But yes, i'm looking for a cheap plan...I was thinking T-mobile's $50 prepay
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Its was. But I'm tempted to keep this phone out right for only $473
Yes I'm a cheapo...I'm paying $69.99 for 450mins and 3GB of data. I'm using Google Voice for text because AT&T wants an extra $20 for text and unlimited mobile calling. :crying: To AT&T's credit, the network is the best I've been on.
But yes, i'm looking for a cheap plan...I was thinking T-mobile's $50 prepay
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If you are looking to save over the long term, return the AT&T model and get the T-Mobile model... you can use it with Straight Talk (T-Mobile BYOD) or with direct T-Mobile. T-Mobile is the only way to get LTE though. You get a larger data bucket with ST but you're limited to HSPA+... its really all a matter of what you need.
Solavei might be a good option too, especially if you have good T-Mobile service in your area - they will knock 20 bucks a month off their 49 dollar fee for every 3 people you get to sign up with Solavei, for as long as they keep their service.
http://www.solavei.com/
T-Mobile has LTE? oh thats right on selected cities
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T-Mobile has LTE? oh thats right on selected cities
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They are rolling out their network insanely fast. OpenSignal has T-Mobile LTE showing up all over the place. Obviously test towers but they are going to flip the switch on the most advanced LTE network, something nobody else can say!
The simple and correct way to this mess is to just frikin use the same carriers data as matched to that carriers branded device .Using att phone on tmobile or vise versa just never cuts it ,unless you want 2g more so than not... And you want to render the phones capabilitys useless and waist your money on 2g ,This should only be done out of desperation,say like if your phones broke and it's a temp solution.
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