I started with AT&T, but I've been thinking about switching to StraightTalk's unlimited talk/text,5GB data plan. I wanted to see if anyone else had experience w/ StraightTalk. My phones s-off, rooted...I'm guessing that I I'm good to go with ST...Let me know your thoughts
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I'm getting a used Vibrant and i was planning on using it on AT&T, but since i have a go phone i was wondering if i could switch to the unlimited plan and get unlimited DATA since its not a AT&T branded phone? Thank you
Hoping someone could help me, thanks
I highly don't recommend this. You'd have to unlock your vibrant to even work with at&t, but even then, this doesn't sound like a good idea. Maybe try a captivate?
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djteotancolis said:
but since i have a go phone i was wondering if i could switch to the unlimited plan and get unlimited DATA since its not a AT&T branded phone? Thank you
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By the way, what are you asking? Non-at&t phones have nothing to do with the plan...
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By the way, what are you asking? Non-at&t phones have nothing to do with the plan...
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Actually, a non-AT&T phone has EVERYTHING to do with getting data. If you use an AT&T Android(like the Captivate), they won't let you access data. Data is blocked for AT&T smartphones on the $50 unlimited GoPhone plan.
So, if you want data on the $50 unlimited plan, you MUST use a non-AT&T phone. The Vibrant is a good choice. It supports the AT&T 3G bands.
djteotancolis said:
I'm getting a used Vibrant and i was planning on using it on AT&T, but since i have a go phone i was wondering if i could switch to the unlimited plan and get unlimited DATA since its not a AT&T branded phone? Thank you
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just go with net10 or straighttalk...at&t bands, and unlimited everything for approx $45 a month.
I've bounced my vibrant around different at&t mvno's for a couple years now with no problems (short of the mvno's themselves...service/data has been stellar).
been with net10 for a few months now, and so far they've been the easiest and most professional mvno to deal with...their unlimited plan is actualIy better than their parent at&t's for regional use imo....highly recommend them if you are in an area with crappy tmo coverage (like me), or are just tired of tmo.
I purchased an S 2 from AT&T a while back. I have sense let my plan run out and now bought a prepaid SIM card. the problem is is that now my data does not work because of the 4 G AT&T does not offer 4 G with a prepaid. there is hardly any 4 G coverage where I'm from anyways but I would at least like the 3G to work. is there a way that I can get it to work like flashing ROM or something. I'm not a total noob to this stuff I just hang out at android Forums because of my zte. thank you very much for any of your help.
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I purchased an S 2 from AT&T a while back. I have sense let my plan run out and now bought a prepaid SIM card. the problem is is that now my data does not work because of the 4 G AT&T does not offer 4 G with a prepaid. there is hardly any 4 G coverage where I'm from anyways but I would at least like the 3G to work. is there a way that I can get it to work like flashing ROM or something. I'm not a total noob to this stuff I just hang out at android Forums because of my zte. thank you very much for any of your help.
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If your SIM card doesnt allow it, then its not gonna be possible. No S/W can change that.
But if your SIM does allow 3g, then odds are you need proper APN settings. Google it if thats the case.
MotoMudder77 said:
If your SIM card doesnt allow it, then its not gonna be possible. No S/W can change that.
But if your SIM does allow 3g, then odds are you need proper APN settings. Google it if thats the case.
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I would think that it would the 50 dollar monthly unlimited plan. from everything that I've read thus far I've got it narrowed down to something with the phone. I read about the apn settings once before and thought that that was it so I will definitely read more and do what needs to be done.thanks
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I purchased an S 2 from AT&T a while back. I have sense let my plan run out and now bought a prepaid SIM card. the problem is is that now my data does not work because of the 4 G AT&T does not offer 4 G with a prepaid. there is hardly any 4 G coverage where I'm from anyways but I would at least like the 3G to work. is there a way that I can get it to work like flashing ROM or something. I'm not a total noob to this stuff I just hang out at android Forums because of my zte. thank you very much for any of your help.
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By any chance are you using Straight Talk? You were vague about which prepaid service.
Straight Talk is supposed to offer an AT&T compatible sim that actually works off the AT&T network.
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mattern1974 said:
By any chance are you using Straight Talk? You were vague about which prepaid service.
Straight Talk is supposed to offer an AT&T compatible sim that actually works off the AT&T network.
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True. But he'd still have to change his apn settings, the straight talk peepz give u the apns.
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Phalanx7621 said:
True. But he'd still have to change his apn settings, the straight talk peepz give u the apns.
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sorry about being so vague yes it is the AT&T prepaid service. I'm doing the apn settings as we speak so will see if they work.
I had the 50 dollar unlimited plan as well but it really is only for calling and texting. I still had to purchase a data plan and it was 25 dollars for one gig.After I got the data plan 4G started. You have to use the old cingular apn settings to get 4G but you cannot get 4G LTE on a prepaid plan. And just a heads up...when your prepaid needs to be renewed..4G data will shutdown for a few hours.
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EQ2192012 said:
I had the 50 dollar unlimited plan as well but it really is only for calling and texting. I still had to purchase a data plan and it was 25 dollars for one gig.After I got the data plan 4G started. You have to use the old cingular apn settings to get 4G but you cannot get 4G LTE on a prepaid plan. And just a heads up...when your prepaid needs to be renewed..4G data will shutdown for a few hours.
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Our phones cant use LTE.
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Our phones cant use LTE.
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Check out his sig. His skyrocket can Phailanx.
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Check out his sig. His skyrocket can Phailanx.
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Yeah I know,and I saw he has one hehe. Just thought I'd chime in to let the OP know so he didn't go asking about it
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I getting a htc one tuesday and I am trading my s4 (feels same as the s3...need something new) and gonna go that route. My att contact is up in one month and wanna get out of my $110 contract and try something different. I know I will not get LTE using a MVNO (Att alternative for anyone unsure). I wanna just cut my bill and straight talk cut my brothers data to squat. Any suggestions?
Was told Good2go mobile and Airvoice were highly Recommended
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I getting a htc one tuesday and I am trading my s4 (feels same as the s3...need something new) and gonna go that route. My att contact is up in one month and wanna get out of my $110 contract and try something different. I know I will not get LTE using a MVNO (Att alternative for anyone unsure). I wanna just cut my bill and straight talk cut my brothers data to squat. Any suggestions?
Was told Good2go mobile and Airvoice were highly Recommended
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Last I heard there are no more Straight Talk Sims using ATT's network.
AT&T is going to be offering their LTE network access via their GoPhone plans. I'm eyeing this:
http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=24397&cdvn=news&newsarticleid=36623&mapcode=mk-att-gophone
I have Straight Talk now on my GNex but I'm going to give Big Blue another go. We'll see...
Straight Talk is garbage data wise. Sure you won't get LTE but you won't get very good 3G either. Wait for AT&T GO with LTE, don't use these MVNOs. They are cheap and crappy for a reason.
Hi guys. Can anyone help me out on how to flash my Note 2 to cricket. I've searched to site and couldnt get any clear anwsers about it.I've even been on cricketusers and to only way I see how is to pay $45 bucks to get it flashed over. I'm rooted and unlocked bootloader using Beans 21 rom. All help would be greatly appreicated, Thanks!
Pay the $45.
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Pay the $45.
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Was really trying to avoid that but ok
marcell6492002 said:
Was really trying to avoid that but ok
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Yeah, I understand. I'm not an expert in switching handsets between CDMA carriers, but I do know it's not quite as simple as just flashing a ROM. If I'm not mistaken, it takes specialized hardware for reprogramming at a pretty low level.
Good luck, and maybe someone with more knowledge can enlighten us both.
You know you can use At&T prepaid mvno partners on your Verizon handset? I am currently using GoPhone's $60 month unlimited call/text & 2gb data with hspa+ speeds.
You can also use StraightTalk, Red Pocket, H20, & Net10, plus there might be some regional carriers in your area.
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You know you can use At&T prepaid mvno partners on your Verizon handset? I am currently using GoPhone's $60 month unlimited call/text & 2gb data with hspa+ speeds.
You can also use StraightTalk, Red Pocket, H20, & Net10, plus there might be some regional carriers in your area.
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Really. Thats pretty cool. What do you do have to do to get our phones to do that? I'm already rooted and bootloader unlocked running beans 21
marcell6492002 said:
Really. Thats pretty cool. What do you do have to do to get our phones to do that? I'm already rooted and bootloader unlocked running beans 21
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If you are running Beans, then all you have to do is pop a gsm sim in, I had to manually enter the APN info, but that was just a Google search & took <5 min.
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I'm a new when it comes to this. But if I have a bad ESN Verizon note 2. Can I use it on straight talk at&t with no problems. Cuz the ESN is only banned from verizon?
Also. When using it on straight talk at&t I'd still use Verizon based roms and radios? Just straight talks correct APN settings for data to come in.
Do I need a special ROM to get rid of the this isn't a Verizon Sim card stuff.
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I'm a new when it comes to this. But if I have a bad ESN Verizon note 2. Can I use it on straight talk at&t with no problems. Cuz the ESN is only banned from verizon?
Also. When using it on straight talk at&t I'd still use Verizon based roms and radios? Just straight talks correct APN settings for data to come in.
Do I need a special ROM to get rid of the this isn't a Verizon Sim card stuff.
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I thought they shared banned ESNs between each other? I thought that is why most people either sell it here with a note of bad esn or ship it over across seas.
I purchased a used Verizon Galaxy Note II knowing it had a bad ESN - planning to use it as wifi only. One day decided to try and see if a AT&T gophone sim would work. Don't know about the plan you're addressing - but AT&T absolutely activated the gophone sim. What I think AT&T will not do is activate if the phone's IMEI shows its stolen - but the previous owner not paying his/her bill to Verizon didn't seem to be a problem. Just my personal experience - not a universal, guaranteed answer
It works for me. I installed CM11 on my note and it worked like a champ!
Here's my next question is I'm going at&t st with this Verizon note. Now when I flash clean ROM. Old ROM I like. Do I use at&t network or verizon. Either way I know I have to manually input apn settings.
Am I better off using at&t Roms?...
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Here's my next question is I'm going at&t st with this Verizon note. Now when I flash clean ROM. Old ROM I like. Do I use at&t network or verizon. Either way I know I have to manually input apn settings.
Am I better off using at&t Roms?...
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because its a verizon device use a verizon rom, dont use at&t rom it may brick your device.
I agree with Bonkurei. Stick with Verizon Roms. Do NOT try the at&t roms.Stick with Verizon roms and you will be fine.
I agree run custom roms with Verizon settings
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Better to buy I Verizon phone off the street to use with AT&T than an AT&T branded phone. Never know when you might wake up to "we're sorry, but this device has been blocked" lol nice insurance scams
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Shot answer yes it will work with no issues, as long as the custom rom allows you to edit apns you will be golden, to get rid of the pesky non verizon sim message, either freeze the Samsung setup wizard apk with titanium backup or delete it all together. I have my Verizon note 2 on ST. I've been running beans 22 and have ad no issues at all. Also when choosing your network choose at&t, Verizon's won't work
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Looks like you got an answer. However, carriers do share the ESN and IMEI numbers for devices and check for blacklisted devices. Prepaid plans may be a different matter, but I'd be willing to bet that they wouldn't activate it on any contract plans and you'll not get any kind of warranty on the device. So, if you break it, lose it, or brick it, you'll have to pay full price for the device. Probably would have been cheaper to pay your bill...
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