I but the One outright at the T-Mo store today. I'm new to T-Mo. I want to use it with the prepaid plan. However, when I'm going online to activate the SIM that came with it, they ask for an activate code. Can't find that anywhere in the box, can anyone help?
How much did you pay for it?
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$609 (before tax). Why?
The code is on the sim card that the sim was attached to, the barcode #'s at the bottom on the back
Joshnor713 said:
I but the One outright at the T-Mo store today. I'm new to T-Mo. I want to use it with the prepaid plan. However, when I'm going online to activate the SIM that came with it, they ask for an activate code. Can't find that anywhere in the box, can anyone help?
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i assume your going to run the 30$ - 100min, unlimited txt, unlimited data (up to 5g) plan and use a VOIP service like grooveIP to tunnel through for phone service?
i've heard some widely varying stories about that. some say it works fine some say theres alot of lag and quality is quite poor. I'm not sure but i use my stuff for work so i cant take that chance.
Let me know how it goes if that IS the way your going
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syaoran68 said:
i assume your going to run the 30$ - 100min, unlimited txt, unlimited data (up to 5g) plan and use a VOIP service like grooveIP to tunnel through for phone service?
i've heard some widely varying stories about that. some say it works fine some say theres alot of lag and quality is quite poor. I'm not sure but i use my stuff for work so i cant take that chance.
Let me know how it goes if that IS the way your going
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Grooveip didn't work well for me. Talkatone was much better. Vonage was decent too.
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The code is on the sim card that the sim was attached to, the barcode #'s at the bottom on the back
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The SIM code is different from the activation code. I'm starting to think the box didn't come with an activation code, because they expect the rep to activate it to their "plan" when you get it. Going to go to the store later today.
Joshnor713 said:
I but the One outright at the T-Mo store today. I'm new to T-Mo. I want to use it with the prepaid plan. However, when I'm going online to activate the SIM that came with it, they ask for an activate code. Can't find that anywhere in the box, can anyone help?
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Did they SIM unlock it for you or is it locked to T-Mo still?
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Did they SIM unlock it for you or is it locked to T-Mo still?
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They didn't SIM unlock it, but does it matter for now, since I'm going to use it on T-Mo? Apologies if that ends up being a stupid question. I've always been on CDMA, so new to dealing with SIM's
Update: I didn't know the $30 prepaid plan was only available online, this is why you cannot activate it in the store. I just purchased the activation kit for $10 and I'm going to activate it online when it comes.
Guess I'm gonna have to keep using my old phone for a couple days longer . Just wish I knew these prior to buying the new phone so I would've been ready. So convoluted T-Mo!
Joshnor713 said:
Update: I didn't know the $30 prepaid plan was only available online, this is why you cannot activate it in the store. I just purchased the activation kit for $10 and I'm going to activate it online when it comes.
Guess I'm gonna have to keep using my old phone for a couple days longer . Just wish I knew these prior to buying the new phone so I would've been ready. So convoluted T-Mo!
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If you already have a blank SIM card all you need is the activation code that's on the booklet labeled Activation Card. I have 3 activation codes that came with SIMs I used to replace my old SIM cards. PM me if you or any one needs one.
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If anyone is looking to buy a Springboard, tmo has it for $299 and no contract.
http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/Phones...d&cell-phone=T-Mobile-SpringBoard-Prepaid-MBB
Thanks to Kueller at SD.
I am really interested in this.
One question though - I already have a smartphone plan with t-mo. I would like to simply use my smartphone SIM in this device, and be able to make voice calls. Is that possible? If not, I think I will pass.
JeremyNT said:
I am really interested in this.
One question though - I already have a smartphone plan with t-mo. I would like to simply use my smartphone SIM in this device, and be able to make voice calls. Is that possible? If not, I think I will pass.
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This has been answered numerous time already. Honeycomb has no phone capabilities but if you install ICS then you will have the ability to make a call but it seems that you won't have data. This is a limitation from TMobile and hopefully they will change this in the near future although I wouldn't hold my breath waiting.
Nice deal! I would cross the border and jump on this if it weren't for the fact that I already bought one used along with a leather case for $140 total. Add in the $30 repair for my stupid insertion of a microSD into the SIM slot, and $15 I will probably have to spend on an unlock, and I'm still coming out ahead at $185.
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I am really interested in this.
One question though - I already have a smartphone plan with t-mo. I would like to simply use my smartphone SIM in this device, and be able to make voice calls. Is that possible? If not, I think I will pass.
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I can't speak for postpaid, but I have a prepaid SIM that I put on the $3/day voice/text/data plan. The SIM works in smartphones such as Galaxy Nexus and Nexus One, but when I put it into the Springboard it says invalid SIM. I think T-Mobile screens for the IMEI of its tablets and bans them from using the network on a phone plan.
Hi guys I got a Galaxy SII i777 from at&t and still got like 7 months left in contract.
Here's the deal. I'm tired of their crap, and I'm about to cancel the contract, pay the penalty, and go with another company.
Already checked with MetroPCS, they wouldn't take my phone. They want me to get their phone.
And then I went to Boost Mobile, the guy said he can't do with Boost but he's able to hook it up with Net10 which is $50 a month unlimited talk & text with 1.5gb data plan. Which is not too bad at all.
Then I thought about Straight Talk. I know they got a $45 plan which is unlimited everything (actually I really don't need unlimited because I know how much I use it) anyways the question is if I cancel the contract, will I be able to switch to Straight Talk? I haven't done anything to the phone. No root no unlock. And I have no idea about it. I will certainly appreciate any help. Thanks guys.
Yes you can. No need to unlock your phone as long as you have At&t SIM when you sign up for Straight Talk.
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Yes you can. No need to unlock your phone as long as you have At&t SIM when you sign up for Straight Talk.
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I appreciate your quick reply. So hopefully tomorrow I'm going to cancel the contract and keep the SIM card as you mentioned, and I think that the Straight Talk got a better deal. But shouldn't I have to put their SIM cards in?
Buy a SIM card online at ST.com , when you receive it activate the SIM card online or call them. You can have a new phone number or have your current one transferred. You will have to create a new APN, the info you need comes with the SIM card. I've set up my wife and daughter on ST with no problems. I paid the fee to get out of the contract early and still saving money after a few months.
Make sure you order the SIM to us with AT&T.
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Buy a SIM card online at ST.com , when you receive it activate the SIM card online or call them. You can have a new phone number or have your current one transferred. You will have to create a new APN, the info you need comes with the SIM card. I've set up my wife and daughter on ST with no problems. I paid the fee to get out of the contract early and still saving money after a few months.
Make sure you order the SIM to us with AT&T.
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I'm sorry for being noob at this but I really didn't get it. I go to Straight Talk website and order a new SIM card. And then call em up and activate it. But you say 'make sure you order the SIM to us with AT&T'. I didn't get that part. Thanks for your reply.
ysunshine said:
I'm sorry for being noob at this but I really didn't get it. I go to Straight Talk website and order a new SIM card. And then call em up and activate it. But you say 'make sure you order the SIM to us with AT&T'. I didn't get that part. Thanks for your reply.
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Straight Talk has access to ATT or T-Mobile towers. He's just saying make sure you get the right sim card to access the correct network
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Straight Talk has access to ATT or T-Mobile towers. He's just saying make sure you get the right sim card to access the correct network
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Now I got it. When I went on Straight Talk website, they gave me three options which was t-mobile and at&t, other cmda's, and some other one. So I'm gonna go ahead an get the first one. I really do appreciate your help guys, thanks.
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Now I got it. When I went on Straight Talk website, they gave me three options which was t-mobile and at&t, other cmda's, and some other one. So I'm gonna go ahead an get the first one. I really do appreciate your help guys, thanks.
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Last time I checked you couldn't get any at&t Sims online from straight talk or Walmart.com. make sure you get the Sim and are able to activate service before you pay the etf to get out of your contact.
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Last time I checked you couldn't get any at&t Sims online from straight talk or Walmart.com. make sure you get the Sim and are able to activate service before you pay the etf to get out of your contact.
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You are correct, he can only get a t-mobile SIM card from the straight talk and net10 websites. Try looking on eBay for any att SIM cards to use with net 10 or straight talk. On eBay the SIM cards range from 14 to 90+ bucks. If you plan to port or transfer your number, don't cancel your plan or you won't be able to port your number over. There is a pretty big thread already about straight talk.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2039109
Straight talk on i777? Time to switch?
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p3tr0s said:
Last time I checked you couldn't get any at&t Sims online from straight talk or Walmart.com. make sure you get the Sim and are able to activate service before you pay the etf to get out of your contact.
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chapelfreak said:
You are correct, he can only get a t-mobile SIM card from the straight talk and net10 websites. Try looking on eBay for any att SIM cards to use with net 10 or straight talk. On eBay the SIM cards range from 14 to 90+ bucks. If you plan to port or transfer your number, don't cancel your plan or you won't be able to port your number over. There is a pretty big thread already about straight talk.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2039109
Straight talk on i777? Time to switch?
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Damn.. I decided to pay another month and then cancel it.. Between now and then, I wanna figure out this SIM card thing. I went on Ebay, they are insane. $90 for a SIM card? Get out of here..
Anyways, I was looking at StraightTalk.com, they have this T-Mobile SIM card and right down below, it says this if anybody noticed:
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Straight talk SIM Card will only work with an AT&T or T-mobile compatible or unlocked GSM phone. To activate your service, you will need a Straight Talk Unlimited 30-day Service Plan Card for activation. Some data services may not be available with all wireless devices. Blackberrys and branded TracFone, SafeLink, NET10 or Straight Talk phones will not work with this program. In order for your phone‘s data services to work, you must update your APN data settings, also called the Access Point Name. SIM Card and Service Plan are not refundable.
So I was wondering maybe I can get T-Mobile SIM card and hook it up with mine? Any ideas?
You can get a t-mobile SIM but you won't get 3g, only edge network since their 3g operates on a different band than att
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You can get a t-mobile SIM but you won't get 3g, only edge network since their 3g operates on a different band than att
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So the best choice would be net10 I guess right?
Net10, as well as straight talk, only sell t-mobile Sim cards at this moment, to get an att compatible SIM card for net10 or for straight talk, you'll need to go to eBay to buy them
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chapelfreak said:
Net10, as well as straight talk, only sell t-mobile Sim cards at this moment, to get an att compatible SIM card for net10 or for straight talk, you'll need to go to eBay to buy them
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I'm kinda mad I didn't get it now... This past weekend I was at target and they had byop sim packet for net10 on clearance for 5 bucks. I looked it up and it has all three sims for both carriers in it. The only reason I passed on it was because I figure I'd get throttled just the same as I am on straight talk.
p3tr0s said:
I'm kinda mad I didn't get it now... This past weekend I was at target and they had byop sim packet for net10 on clearance for 5 bucks. I looked it up and it has all three sims for both carriers in it. The only reason I passed on it was because I figure I'd get throttled just the same as I am on straight talk.
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How much data do you use On ST? Net 10 Is owned by the same company as straight talk. I have ST and use less than 2 gb a month and I rarely get throttled. I usually use between 15 mb a day On weekends, and between 75 Mb a day On weekdays.
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p3tr0s said:
I'm kinda mad I didn't get it now... This past weekend I was at target and they had byop sim packet for net10 on clearance for 5 bucks. I looked it up and it has all three sims for both carriers in it. The only reason I passed on it was because I figure I'd get throttled just the same as I am on straight talk.
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ebay has the att net10 sim cards for $1. You'll end up paying $5 more a month using it through net10, but its not a bad deal. at least net10 clearly states that you get 1.5 gigs a month before being shut off. If you do go the net10 route, make sure it says somewhere on the page that its an att net10 talk sim card.
It's amazing that straight talk Sims are going for an outrageous amount compared to net 10 Sims. I wonder when straight talk will go down the 1.5 GB track as well
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Just switched to Net10. $50 a month unlimited talk & tex, 1.5gb data. MUCH better than a contract. Will see how it goes...
Thanks to those who helped me through this.
Anybody familiar with Net10's auto-refill $45 plan?
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ysunshine said:
Just switched to Net10. $50 a month unlimited talk & tex, 1.5gb data. MUCH better than a contract. Will see how it goes...
Thanks to those who helped me through this.
Anybody familiar with Net10's auto-refill $45 plan?
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Are you getting at least 3g speeds with the Net 10 service or only edge?
To anyone following this thread, Net10 data is UNLIMITED. You get throttled, not cut off, after you reach the max.
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Are you getting at least 3g speeds with the Net 10 service or only edge?
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HSPA+, so 4G. They now also have LTE.
Anyone else buy the phone outright with an existing prepaid plan? If so, did your old sim card work right away? It didn't for me.
The clerk at the T-mobile store inputted my phone number into their computers but then proceed to place my old sim into the HTC One and I was on my way. When I got back to work, I realize that my phone still isn't detecting any network. Did the clerk screw up and I was supposed to use the new sim? Or was I supposed to ask him to sim unlock my phone?
Thanks.
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Anyone else buy the phone outright with an existing prepaid plan? If so, did your old sim card work right away? It didn't for me.
The clerk at the T-mobile store inputted my phone number into their computers but then proceed to place my old sim into the HTC One and I was on my way. When I got back to work, I realize that my phone still isn't detecting any network. Did the clerk screw up and I was supposed to use the new sim? Or was I supposed to ask him to sim unlock my phone?
Thanks.
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Hmm thats strange, if its the old sim in your phone then you should have it already activated and it should work. I don't think it matters if they put your old sim in as long as it fits and is active. Why would you have to sim unlock your phone, was the old sim not Tmobile? I would call 611 and have them check, it could be just be an activation issue, which still sounds pretty weird
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Anyone else buy the phone outright with an existing prepaid plan? If so, did your old sim card work right away? It didn't for me.
The clerk at the T-mobile store inputted my phone number into their computers but then proceed to place my old sim into the HTC One and I was on my way. When I got back to work, I realize that my phone still isn't detecting any network. Did the clerk screw up and I was supposed to use the new sim? Or was I supposed to ask him to sim unlock my phone?
Thanks.
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My phone works perfectly fine and I am currently on the $30 100min unlimited text & 5gb data. I simply took the micro sim out of my old phone and put it into the HTC One, but I came from a HTC One S if that makes any difference. Oh and I'm running the 64gb Dev Edition
What phone did you have prior? Was it not a smartphone?
AndrewAmazed said:
My phone works perfectly fine and I am currently on the $30 100min unlimited text & 5gb data. I simply took the micro sim out of my old phone and put it into the HTC One, but I came from a HTC One S if that makes any difference. Oh and I'm running the 64gb Dev Edition
What phone did you have prior? Was it not a smartphone?
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I have this plan. All I did was put my old SIM in. Right from my other phone. It took a minute and then the data kicked in. Been working perfect. I had to give my prepaid # my $ and was on my merry way. Again zero issues.
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Anyone else buy the phone outright with an existing prepaid plan? If so, did your old sim card work right away? It didn't for me.
The clerk at the T-mobile store inputted my phone number into their computers but then proceed to place my old sim into the HTC One and I was on my way. When I got back to work, I realize that my phone still isn't detecting any network. Did the clerk screw up and I was supposed to use the new sim? Or was I supposed to ask him to sim unlock my phone?
Thanks.
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was this a micro sim card that was put in your phone? Actually, your phone is suppose to automatically update to the new sim. If not, then please give the prepaid department a call and they will ask you for the sim card number they put in your phone and activate it with your existing prepaid plan.
Thanks for the replies. I switched my sim card back to my old phone for the rest of the afternoon. I tried again on the One when I got home and it worked this time. Kind of weird, but whatever. Been playing with my phone since I got home and loving it!
Do you mind letting us know how did you get the T-mobile HTC One on a prepaid plan? I called up the sales dep. and they said this phone was not available for prepaid customers yet!
BSAKSOUK said:
Do you mind letting us know how did you get the T-mobile HTC One on a prepaid plan? I called up the sales dep. and they said this phone was not available for prepaid customers yet!
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I bought it at a local T-Mobile store. They didn't have a problem with it.
Tmobile makes u purchase either a postpaid or prepaid meaning you must attach new service to get to purchase outright cost .Meaning if u already have a prepaid SIM and owe nothing till next month In order to get any tmo Device outright you have to pay another months bill with the purchase of the new phone .
I tried to buy the I5 with using one of my two existing lines, they said an error came back saying I had to make a bill payment to get it for 579$ ,which means essentialy even tho bill wasn't due I had to pay 70$ again.Now I'm paid up till June ,same with the HTC one I got today had to pay for another months prepaid to get it for 579
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Yes it is available for prepaid I got a HTC one and I5 on my existing prepaid lines and paid the 579 but u must pay another months bill if u already have prepaid because they set it up that way u can't no longer just walk in and buy a phone outright for the Cheaper outright price without paying some type of bill payment wether u have a line or need one .Kinda tricky but that's the deal
So ya you can get it for 579 on prepaid
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Just letting everyone know that currently ATT doesn't have the unlock codes available. However cellunlocker.net have used them whenever ATT fails me as of now has them LG-D800 for the model number.. Just got my code and the first one I was sent worked (Phone said unlock successful and rebooted) Just need to get home to test with my international Sim. Cost was only 7.99
Confirmed working, just popped in an international sim.
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djkinetic said:
Just letting everyone know that currently ATT doesn't have the unlock codes available. However cellunlocker.net have used them whenever ATT fails me as of now has them LG-D800 for the model number.. Just got my code and the first one I was sent worked (Phone said unlock successful and rebooted) Just need to get home to test with my international Sim. Cost was only 7.99
Confirmed working, just popped in an international sim.
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I just got my unlocked code for my G2 last night for the heck of it. My question is for me to input this, I have to insert an international sim card in it? Is there a way to just manually enter it without changing sims to test?
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I just got my unlocked code for my G2 last night for the heck of it. My question is for me to input this, I have to insert an international sim card in it? Is there a way to just manually enter it without changing sims to test?
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I'm pretty sure you just have to put in a non-AT&T Sim. Go to a T-Mobile store and ask to borrow a sim. That's what I do.
bryanhayn said:
I'm pretty sure you just have to put in a non-AT&T Sim. Go to a T-Mobile store and ask to borrow a sim. That's what I do.
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Wrong. YES you can enter it for the heck of it
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Wrong. YES you can enter it for the heck of it
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Correct. You can enter the code for the heck of it. Your phone will remain locked.
djkinetic said:
Just letting everyone know that currently ATT doesn't have the unlock codes available. However cellunlocker.net have used them whenever ATT fails me as of now has them LG-D800 for the model number.. Just got my code and the first one I was sent worked (Phone said unlock successful and rebooted) Just need to get home to test with my international Sim. Cost was only 7.99
Confirmed working, just popped in an international sim.
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Worked. Thank you. No issues.
Took 11 minutes to receive my code. First try worked. Cost $9.99 on ATT D800.
Thanks much
May look into it
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Thanks.
I have an ATT LG G2 w/ Straight Talk (I worked for years in the cellular industry so I figured I could avoid their CS issues 95% of the time). Working great, and no issues, but always looking at options. Had the Verizon unlimited plan, and realized I use data so little lately (most is on WiFi and only transit times are really on true data) that it made no sense to pay a ridiculous sum for what I used my phone for.
Have a T-MO SIM at home, they were like 1 buck shipped so I picked up a Micro and Nano just in case for a fast swap, so I may try their 70/7GB plan out and play a little more data heavy (my work re-reimburses 70 so anything up to there is a wash for me).
Ahhhh the joys of number porting, and GSM phones. Play w/ everything until you find the sweet spot.
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Have a T-MO SIM at home, they were like 1 buck shipped so I picked up a Micro and Nano just in case for a fast swap, so I may try their 70/7GB plan out and play a little more data heavy (my work re-reimburses 70 so anything up to there is a wash for me).
Ahhhh the joys of number porting, and GSM phones. Play w/ everything until you find the sweet spot.
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This part confused me. You don't use much data but are going for a 7gb plan?
At any rate, how is Straight-Talk? I believe they recently started offering ATT network. I have used the tmo prepaid plan and that worked nicely.
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I don't use it normally, but that's just by habit. I may try being a little bit less data conscious w/ it if I try since my out of pocket isn't different between the two plans. I used to be a lot more data heavy, but with WiFi going everywhere I make it a point to drop onto trusted networks because it's easier on my battery (in addition to the obvious data savings). I was using under 2GB max monthly with my VZN Unlimited plan so it made no sense to pay over 2x what I am now with ST for it and I changed.
It's solid. I went to it only because they switched on ATT LTE and have no problems. Their CS I've heard nightmares about, but I haven't had an issue. Their site freaked out and error'd during my PORT REQUEST and it billed my card 2x, and didn't port. I hit up their online person and they gave me a case and # to call. Called and within 30mins they had my port in process, 1 charge applied to it, and the other crediting back. So that particular instance was fine.
My only gripe is if you're an LTE speed purist as they appear to use a proxy that varies. I did a WHAT IS MY IP a minute ago and it was a service in FL (I'm in AZ) and another time I think it showed somewhere in CA. So they're using a proxy service which is going to cut your speeds depending on the hops back / forth / destination. Overall, though, for 45 bucks a month I have no complaints.
"It's solid. I went to it only because they switched on ATT LTE and have no problems."
This is what interested me, precisely. I am not worried about speed. Honestly, if I get more than 4 or 5 mbit, I am prefectly happy, since I don't do much on the phone that really requires high speeds...like torrenting
with TMO 4g, I was getting up to 12mbit. With att lte and my particular home location, I am lucky to see 12mbit (although in areas near me I have seen 52mbit). But, TMO has a few dead spots in my area that att doesn't. At some point I will probably eat the ETF and go to a prepaid.
Thanks for the info.
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"It's solid. I went to it only because they switched on ATT LTE and have no problems."
This is what interested me, precisely. I am not worried about speed. Honestly, if I get more than 4 or 5 mbit, I am prefectly happy, since I don't do much on the phone that really requires high speeds...like torrenting
with TMO 4g, I was getting up to 12mbit. With att lte and my particular home location, I am lucky to see 12mbit (although in areas near me I have seen 52mbit). But, TMO has a few dead spots in my area that att doesn't. At some point I will probably eat the ETF and go to a prepaid.
Thanks for the info.
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NP. I simply activated, threw on CleanROM, tossed in the new APN settings and I was good to go. LTE and MMS worked right away. You do need the new SIM card I'm hearing so it flags LTE ability in the system, but I was a new customer anyhow so that's what they sent (and had free shipping when I ordered it).
That's really all that matters... your personal experience. I dig Prepaid because I bought all my phones anyways (I really hate contracts because I'm technology finicky) so it seemed like a better option to change to a GSM carrier since I was being sent a phone for our game anyways and I just had to choose the phone / carrier. Now I can service bounce if I want, and not pay ridiculous VZN prices. Switching my wife to her own VZN plan (we've had it so long they had a single line 60 dollar plan for unlimited/unlimited/2GB) and giving her my iPhone 5 and then changing to ST we save like 50 a month. Even if I bump my plan we still save (not counting my work paying for 70 anyways). It was a no brainer.
Haven't had an Android phone for an extended period since the OG Droid on Verizon and I'm loving the LG G2 and where Android is now.
digitard said:
NP. I simply activated, threw on CleanROM, tossed in the new APN settings and I was good to go. LTE and MMS worked right away. You do need the new SIM card I'm hearing so it flags LTE ability in the system, but I was a new customer anyhow so that's what they sent (and had free shipping when I ordered it).
That's really all that matters... your personal experience. I dig Prepaid because I bought all my phones anyways (I really hate contracts because I'm technology finicky) so it seemed like a better option to change to a GSM carrier since I was being sent a phone for our game anyways and I just had to choose the phone / carrier. Now I can service bounce if I want, and not pay ridiculous VZN prices. Switching my wife to her own VZN plan (we've had it so long they had a single line 60 dollar plan for unlimited/unlimited/2GB) and giving her my iPhone 5 and then changing to ST we save like 50 a month. Even if I bump my plan we still save (not counting my work paying for 70 anyways). It was a no brainer.
Haven't had an Android phone for an extended period since the OG Droid on Verizon and I'm loving the LG G2 and where Android is now.
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Yeah, I kept my previously used tmo sim just for unlocking. It expired and I would have to get a new one. As to buying on contract, doing the math, I can wait a couple months, cancel the contract, pay the etf and should be cheaper than buying it outright for almost $700. I have to be as cheap as possible these days
is this also work in india if phone is bought from usa?
Barsky said:
Took 11 minutes to receive my code. First try worked. Cost $9.99 on ATT D800.
Thanks much
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hello suppose phone is bought from usa lg g2 at&t so is this way work in india also? safe? i never used this way so...dnt know anything...
thanks and regards
Can confirm working. Plopped in my MetroPCS SIM and it's working like a charm. Cheapest SIM unlock I've ever found, short of doing it yourself (I'm looking at you T-mo GS3)
I have verizon service If I wanted to use the device just paired to my phone no sim card could I get a T-mobile Version of the gear as it is bit cheaper off contract then the vzw version
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jolly_roger_hook said:
I have verizon service If I wanted to use the device just paired to my phone no sim card could I get a T-mobile Version of the gear as it is bit cheaper off contract then the vzw version
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Yes you could, hell I believe the t-mobile data plan is only like $15 off contract but yes, without a Sim it would work fine just over Bluetooth or wifi.
If that's is all you are going to do with it. Att has it for 300 I believe the cheapest of all the carriers. That is what I did...with a option to go sim if I want.
unless you plan on rooting or anything like that, then go T-Mobile, their mobile plan is by far the cheapest (if u use it) and it's not worth the $40 savings to buy an att watch and then a t-mobile sim when u want service.
cipherswitch said:
unless you plan on rooting or anything like that, then go T-Mobile, their mobile plan is by far the cheapest (if u use it) and it's not worth the $40 savings to buy an att watch and then a t-mobile sim when u want service.
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Lol...true unless you are talking coverage...att blows tmobile out of the water. They can always go h2o...etc which uses att towers for emergencies.
Unknown Zone said:
Lol...true unless you are talking coverage...att blows tmobile out of the water. They can always go h2o...etc which uses att towers for emergencies.
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I guess it depends where the op lives , I went from AT&T to T-Mobile and don't have issues, but I do live in an area that has good coverage. price wise, t-mobile is much cheaper than AT&T for me at least and unlimited lte is nice, the wife alone uses like 15gb a month.
Yea but we talking watch here not phones...lte speed on phones is nice to have not that much on watches....besides since now if you buy "out right" you get the "unlock sims code". Wow 15g.....I am lucky to use 500m if that on the phone.
Other options are if they decide to get a plan:
300 att (coverage) = att/tmobile
put on friends att plan 10/month
or
350 tmobile (price)=tmobile/att
put on friends tmobile plan 5/month.
Unknown Zone said:
Yea but we talking watch here not phones...lte speed on phones is nice to have not that much on watches....besides since now if you buy "out right" you get the "unlock sims code". Wow 15g.....I am lucky to use 500m if that on the phone.
Other options are if they decide to get a plan:
300 att (coverage) = att/tmobile
put on friends att plan 10/month
or
350 tmobile (price)=tmobile/att
put on friends tmobile plan 5/month.
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yeah, about that.... every member that I know with an unlocked att watch trying to use another provider has ended up with that mm6 error, I dont know whether they got it resolved or not. The whole family share thing and all that jazz is just confusing. I have been off bluetooth for quite a while at times and I dont think Ive used any data. When I first got my plan and saw it was 500mb for the watch, I kind of panicked but 3 months in and barely used more than 20mb , its all good.
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yeah, about that.... every member that I know with an unlocked att watch trying to use another provider has ended up with that mm6 error, I dont know whether they got it resolved or not. The whole family share thing and all that jazz is just confusing. I have been off bluetooth for quite a while at times and I dont think Ive used any data. When I first got my plan and saw it was 500mb for the watch, I kind of panicked but 3 months in and barely used more than 20mb , its all good.
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That is so strange....about the mm6 error......have no issues with that what so ever...I pop in my tmobile card that I don't have active select tmobile and can make calls .......of course I get the tmobile cust servc since I am not a cust....but I am registered to the network and all is good. I must be one of the lucky ones.
Same here on the watch data since I am on h2o for emergencies I too was worried, but the gs eats data like a bird your lucky to hit 100m a month.
thanks
cipherswitch said:
Yes you could, hell I believe the t-mobile data plan is only like $15 off contract but yes, without a Sim it would work fine just over Bluetooth or wifi.
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thanks for that post I am looking to do the same but I want to try to use a prepaid sim on an international unlocked 750W do you know if anyone has tried this?