he Sony Xperia S came out recently and I had my eyes on it for a long time. Recently my grandmother had a stroke (shes doing a lot better now) so in order to help her and be able to communicate with her when no one is around, my mom put her on the family plan and gave her a phone to call us whenever she needs anything. She had to enter a 2 year contract though with Tmobile to do that.
The Xperia S has 3.5G capabilties but does not have the necessary hardware to run on Tmbobile's network, the only network it can run the 3G on is ATT. Since I am now on a family plan contract with Tmobile, I cannot get ATT now unless I pay a fine.
So I was wondering if the Sony Xperia S (or any fancy and expensive phone for that matter) is worth using but only on 2g?
What should I do?
Also, can I still leave Tmboile and not pay a pentatly since my mom and grandma will still be using their service under the plan? So instead of 3 lines it would be 2. Is that still considering breaking a contract?
The Xperia S sure has this option. Of course, because of the nature of this technology, the internet will be a lot slower and you won't be able to use data while in a call.
Hope everything will be fine with your grandma
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For those of you using the X10 mini on AT&T, do they recognize your phone as a smartphone and force you onto the $15/$25 data plan?
I'm thinking of getting my parents the x10 mini, but they don't really use data so it'd be a waste of money if they forced the $15 data plan
Does anyone know? I want to get the phones before I leave for school again
Hi i use att they don't recognize it as a typical smart phone I have the unlimited data plan for fifteen bucks which is i think is only for regular phones and was not required.
There's NO difference at all between ATT's "regular" and "smartphone" plans, its just an excuse to rape you... I've got an old sim from 2008 in my new X10 mini pro - 3G/HSDPA all good!
My ATT contract expired 2008 but kept old $15/mon unlimited data+txt rate
Anyway, if you're activating a new SIM and say you have an X10 mini, they will force you to switch to a new, more-expensive "smartphone" data plan!
Find an old phone and give that model's info during activation, and IF they're still offering it, you might be able to get the old "regular" phone unlimited data plan...
good luck
Same here. Yup.
AT&T rape free this way.
blaxor thanks for the tips in case we need a new SIM.
If I get the $10 unlimited media net plan on my SG2, all I have to say is that I'm now using a dumb phone (like a RAZR) and that's it?
Will they not catch on eventually like they did with my iPhone? Or if they can't catch on yet, if the SGS2 gets released in the U.S, will AT&T then have the phone in the database, and be able to switch plans?
I'm worried about losing my $30 unlimited smart phone plan right now. Thanks
I have a Galaxy S I9000M and I've been fine for 8 months.
I would assume the same with Galaxy S II but I don't know for sure. Hopefully you can find someone to verify.
A little research would have gave you your answer but here you go.
Att will never see the unlocked(uk) version of the sgs2 or anyother unlocked(overseas) in there database. Ive been running tmobile and overseas phones for 4 years now. Never had an issue and never will. 99.99% people dont even know what this phone is. You will never see change to your att account with any unlocked phone.
Iphone, some nexus 1s and very small % of dell streaks would give you problems with data. Hit the thanks if it helped you out.
Oat23 said:
If I get the $10 unlimited media net plan on my SG2, all I have to say is that I'm now using a dumb phone (like a RAZR) and that's it?
Will they not catch on eventually like they did with my iPhone? Or if they can't catch on yet, if the SGS2 gets released in the U.S, will AT&T then have the phone in the database, and be able to switch plans?
I'm worried about losing my $30 unlimited smart phone plan right now. Thanks
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No one can get you a definite answer since no one knows what AT&T will do next for sure. But I've been using non-AT&T phone on their media net plan for yrs without issue. If they add GS II to their database, then I will just sell it and move to the next phone.
With the X10a from Rogers, people were fine on AT&T for months. But then AT&T got their own X10 and bumped everyone to the pricey plans.
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Yep, It can become a crap shoot when AT&T picks up a device. I made it years before they finally nabbed my on the N1, back to medianet now. While they have been claiming for years that they are going to crack down on unlocked phones they have have put very little effort into it and even then only with phones that they themselves picked up and the N1.
For the risk adverse note that they can add any device to their database as the numbers are in the public domain for all devices. This means they can sweep the network for any device. Not saying that they would, only that they could should they choose.
Realistically they have showed almost zero effort to find and adjust billing on unlocked phones and there is little to lose by switching to medianet since if you do end up getting caught all that happens is they automatically move you to smartphone. The only thing that would give me pause was having a grandfathered uncapped smartphone. Go to medianet and that is gone forever and even if it doesnt matter now it could loom large later. I do not believe I would risk losing that myself, not for this handset but because I might really wish I had it later.
I agree. On four of my lines I have non ATT phones with medianet but I have one with unlimited grandfathered and I want to keep it that way (I'm really hoping it carries over to LTE)
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A little research would have gave you your answer but here you go.
Att will never see the unlocked(uk) version of the sgs2 or anyother unlocked(overseas) in there database. Ive been running tmobile and overseas phones for 4 years now. Never had an issue and never will. 99.99% people dont even know what this phone is. You will never see change to your att account with any unlocked phone.
Iphone, some nexus 1s and very small % of dell streaks would give you problems with data. Hit the thanks if it helped you out.
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I was wondering if you or anyone else has gone over 3gb of data a month on the media net plan? I talked to a buddy that manages 2 different at&t stores and he told me they definitely know I am using a gs2 when I put the sim card in and if I use over 3gb of data they'll say something but they won't say anything if you stay under 3gb. Does this correlate with your experience?
I don't like AT&T and I'm with T-Mobile. AT&T plans give you very little for what they charge and their stupid roll-over minutes mean diddle squat to me. I've been with them at least twice in the past 10 years.
I was planning on getting the international version and possible going with RedPocket since I heard they use AT&T towers anyway. I would get 3g without the ball and chain.
On launch day I went to go see the Note with my husband. When I got to the mall, Samsung was having an event for the Note and I kind of got sucked in with the hype because I've been drooling over it for months. I went to the AT&T store and the manager shockingly honored an online price for the Note so I decided to get one. Ok, I got 2 since the deal was good and I needed a second line for my husband. He loyally feeds my phone addiction and goes with what ever plan/network I want. The other one is sitting in the box and is nicknamed "termination fee coverage" since he could care less about the awesome sexy beast, A.K.A. my new boyfriend who is 5.3".
When I got home I unlocked it and I have been switching back and forth between the networks. I used my AT&T Dell streak on T-Mobile before and was fine with the crappy speed for a while because most of the time I had Wi-fi. After the Streak I had the Galaxy S2 and got hooked on the speed.
I don't have long to decided because AT&T will charge to migrate my phone over after a certain period. I also currently have 2 sets of numbers with each carrier and don't want a double bill.
My debate is this, is it worth giving up a decent plan, so I can always have the full potential speed of my Note? I do plan on rooting it soon to get rid of the crap and open the potential. I will be paying about the same for less minutes on our family plan.
Devs are working on getting 3G to possibly work for Tmo. It can use the 1700 band that tmo uses for 3G. I would say give it some time. I use Simple Mobile which uses Tmo and I'm waiting to see if they get it to work.
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I think it's a question of what will irk you more- a less than stellar plan or a slower phone. If your dislike for AT&T trumps your need for speed then lose them. If you think you'll frequently be in a non wifi situation and regret not having the full speed, stick with AT&T.
Read the AT&T contract carefully. If memory serves if you cancel with in the first month and keep the phone you are charged the difference in price paid vs. full price of the phone per/device not the early disconnect fee. I may be wrong about this but when I was reading it on Thurs. Im pretty sure I saw something to that effect
Thanks all...
Yikes! I never read my phone contracts. Funny how I spend so much time reading and researching my gadgets but mindlessly sign my life away.
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I don't like AT&T and I'm with T-Mobile. AT&T plans give you very little for what they charge and their stupid roll-over minutes mean diddle squat to me. I've been with them at least twice in the past 10 years.
I was planning on getting the international version and possible going with RedPocket since I heard they use AT&T towers anyway. I would get 3g without the ball and chain.
On launch day I went to go see the Note with my husband. When I got to the mall, Samsung was having an event for the Note and I kind of got sucked in with the hype because I've been drooling over it for months. I went to the AT&T store and the manager shockingly honored an online price for the Note so I decided to get one. Ok, I got 2 since the deal was good and I needed a second line for my husband. He loyally feeds my phone addiction and goes with what ever plan/network I want. The other one is sitting in the box and is nicknamed "termination fee coverage" since he could care less about the awesome sexy beast, A.K.A. my new boyfriend who is 5.3".
When I got home I unlocked it and I have been switching back and forth between the networks. I used my AT&T Dell streak on T-Mobile before and was fine with the crappy speed for a while because most of the time I had Wi-fi. After the Streak I had the Galaxy S2 and got hooked on the speed.
I don't have long to decided because AT&T will charge to migrate my phone over after a certain period. I also currently have 2 sets of numbers with each carrier and don't want a double bill.
My debate is this, is it worth giving up a decent plan, so I can always have the full potential speed of my Note? I do plan on rooting it soon to get rid of the crap and open the potential. I will be paying about the same for less minutes on our family plan.
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I have Red pocket and love it...plus they roll over your unused data which is sweet.
am wondering what should i do too.....came from tmobile....for $98 bucks i had unlimitted calls, text, web, insurance, and international calls and text....with att i pay the same and only 450 mins, and no international
what is this red pocket service,,,,,does it have lte? is the internetet 4G.....
i dont know if i should go back to tmobile.....
whats the cheapest or best plan to have for the note, with unlimitted calls and 4g?
the go phone options seems better and cheaper than being on contract, it does not make sense to me...
can i switch to a prepay plan? and how much would i have to pay to change? i became a new att member....and pay 300 for the note....if i cancel do i just pay the 325 ETF? and take my note somewhere else?
Hello,
I'm moving to the US (DC) after 8 yrs as an expat and I need a new phone + carrier. I'm coming from an iPhone 3GS I lost a month ago, but I've never experienced fast 3G, never been able to watch video on a phone, and no longer eat up voice minutes. Truth be told, I'm probably a value customer looking for a plan with more data than voice. And chances are I'll probably go abroad again in 2 years and would prefer to still be able to use this phone unlocked internationally.
Q1: Which carrier should I go with, ATT/Verizon/Tmobile/Sprint/USCellular?
Q2: Are there any prepaid plans that are a better fit?
many thanks!
mixersoft said:
Hello,
I'm moving to the US (DC) after 8 yrs as an expat and I need a new phone + carrier. I'm coming from an iPhone 3GS I lost a month ago, but I've never experienced fast 3G, never been able to watch video on a phone, and no longer eat up voice minutes. Truth be told, I'm probably a value customer looking for a plan with more data than voice. And chances are I'll probably go abroad again in 2 years and would prefer to still be able to use this phone unlocked internationally.
Q1: Which carrier should I go with, ATT/Verizon/Tmobile/Sprint/USCellular?
Q2: Are there any prepaid plans that are a better fit?
many thanks!
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My Family and I are ATT and Verizon customers. Both these carriers use a tiered billing system for Data Plans. $$ for 1GB/Month, $$ for 2GB/Month and so on. 3G is not as fast as you would think. A Streamed movie is smooth if your standing still and not using an over stressed cell tower, it's choppy if your moving (a car or train) as it loses speed when switching from one cell tower to the next.
As for unlocking the phone. You have a few options. In the US once your contract term is fulfilled (usually 2 years) you own the phone and a simple call to your carrier and they will unlock it for you or you can unlock the phone using third party software (Jail-breaking).
I'm thinking about buying this and using it with att but had a question...
1) this is the international version right?
2) is the imei on atts data base?
3) has anyone ever used the unlimited dumbphone (media.net) by att on this?
I ask this because from.what I understand international phones imei are not stored on atts data base so you can tell them its not a smartphone and get the hspa unlimited data on it for $10...either way ill end up getting it but it would be nice to know if I can put the dumphone data on it...
I read somewhere that you can do it wig the black one but not the white cause the white pops up as a blackberry or something...can some one clarify?
So in short can I get the att dumbphone data plan on this?
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1. The i9100 is the international version.
2. No it is not.
3. Seems like some people has. There is a thread here regarding some people who had success with it. I do believe they had to go through certain steps in order to get it.
Word of caution, just because it may work today does not guarantee that it will work tomorrow.
This has been the case (off the top if my head) for some of the Nexus N1 models and all of the Sony X10. Search around and you'll see that the Nexus N1 was pretty much an issue from the get go. The Sony X10 was going strong for a while and then Sony turned over their IMEIs and EVERYONE got thrown into the smartphone plan.
Just keep in mind that if Samsung ever pulls a Sony, that you are prepared for the extra cost because AT&T WILL DOUBLE DIP on you by not losing money on a subsidy smartphone PLUS the smartphone plan cost like they have already done to people in the past...
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