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i have a question on my tmobile mda in usa can i use black berry plan instead of $29.99 total internet package by tmobile please do reply to me if you know anything about it
Thanks
i have the blackberry plan. you won't be able to use the tmail email but you can set your own email server in pocket outlook
Im not sure how you want to use it, but all i wanted to do was surf the web and check my web-email on my MDA, and that 29.99 data plan seems rediculous. What I did was went online, and signed up for the "Tmobile Web" 5.99 package which supposedly allows you to use tmobiles portal for ringers and news ect. The thing is, i have full web access under that plan, i checked for any speed differences and couldn't find a thing wrong.
You do need to "trick" tmobiles website in order for someone with a MDA to get on there tmobile web plan, i told the site i switched my phone to a razr,(They have that little deal up to that tells you what phone your useing, and u can change it without really changing your phone) then went to plans, got rid of that 29.99 plan and added the 5.99, confirmed it, and switched back to mda, now my bills 30 bucks cheaper, and i have no less connection as far as i can tell.
Tmobile question for triple
What are your settings??? I try to browse the web and it doesnt work. I switched my phone online to a razr too.
Thanks!
Cyb
Well, I went through just this today with our business account. Bought a Vario at the store for a colleague and they automatically moved the device from the BB plan to the Internet plan at $29.99 as of course they don't support BB Connect so we couldn't possibly need it for that. Returned to office, blew out the ROM with the UK Ship, BB Connect etc. Phone TMO, switched the plan on the SIM to the $19.99 BB plan and bingo, full net access, unlimited downloads for streaming media and BB services. You gotta wonder at their insane pricing plans really....LOL
dude i have cingular and the plans are just as expensive if not more expensive..
because my 8125 is considered a pda.. i cant even use the basic web packages they offer..
have to get a full fledged data plan
the T-MobileWeb only allows you to route your HTTP traffic through their HTTP proxy server... all other ports are closed off.. its not so bad if you just need to surf the net but don't plan on your messengers or anything else working. I currently have an MPx220 so I don't quite know the settings you would need to set it up on a PPC.
The BB plan works fine with MSN Messenger and MSN Mobile etc (plus agile messenger and others)
hey fellows the black berry plan is working like a dream on my tmobile mda
I know that topic could have been many times but I can't find now.... I've just came to US and I got t-mobile sim card. I put it into my Wizard and I don't know how to connect to internet through GPRS/EDGE.... I have latest original HTC rom....
Hey, welcome to Chicago - I'll be getting back there in a couple of weeks.
Anyways, do you have T-Mobile ToGo (prepaid) or a contract? Data services aren't offered for prepaid plans. If you're on a contract, what kind of data plan are you on? T-Zones or the $30/month plan?
Hi
I am on a contract on T-Zones.....
http://wiki.howardforums.com/index.php/T-Mobile_Data
That link should provide you with enough info to go on.
mos84 said:
I know that topic could have been many times but I can't find now.... I've just came to US and I got t-mobile sim card. I put it into my Wizard and I don't know how to connect to internet through GPRS/EDGE.... I have latest original HTC rom....
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If your using the 5.99 T-Zones plan you will need to set up the proxy settings to get full internet access. This link will help you set it up.
http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=939762
and yet i don't have any data plan... i have only normal plan Get More Plus PROMO SmartAccess. Do I have change my plan to data plan (t-zones or $30/month)?
I am also on the get more smart access, and this plan is for users without any credit or bad credit. so some services including tmobile total internet ($30/month) cannot be added for a year or so. but u can use Tzones for $5.99 anyways the internet acess with it is worth it
ok thanks... so how to activate those t-zones?
OK, i did everything according to that link ---> http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=939762
Now, it gets connected to EDGE/GPRS but doesn't display any web site....
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mos84 said:
I know that topic could have been many times but I can't find now.... I've just came to US and I got t-mobile sim card. I put it into my Wizard and I don't know how to connect to internet through GPRS/EDGE.... I have latest original HTC rom....
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If your using the 5.99 T-Zones plan you will need to set up the proxy settings to get full internet access. This link will help you set it up.
http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=939762
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Thanks a TON for posting this link. I finally have full internet acess with my HTC wizard on T-zones.
I have an old AT&T converted Cingular account that I originally got with an SMT5600 smartphone. I have been using it in a HTC Wizard for the last year.
I looked at the Cingular version of the Hermes yesterday, and I an tempted to upgrade, but I kind of balked at the data plan cost! the want $40 a month now! I have been paying $25 for unlimited data, and now they want to almost double that!
Has anyone tried, and been successful, putting and old SIM from AT&T or Cingular into one of these - keeping their current old data plan and being able to use 3G speeds?
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I have an old AT&T converted Cingular account that I originally got with an SMT5600 smartphone. I have been using it in a HTC Wizard for the last year.
I looked at the Cingular version of the Hermes yesterday, and I an tempted to upgrade, but I kind of balked at the data plan cost! the want $40 a month now! I have been paying $25 for unlimited data, and now they want to almost double that!
Has anyone tried, and been successful, putting and old SIM from AT&T or Cingular into one of these - keeping their current old data plan and being able to use 3G speeds?
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I have with no problems I have the old Blue ATT SIM with the $24.99 unlimited mMode plane works great in my TyTn with 3G
The biggest factors in considering one plan over the other are the following:
- do you use Cingular's proxy
- do you use WiFi (which doesn't play well with the proxy settings)
- do you use Exchange ActiveSync / PushMail
- are you a big SMS user
- do you care about Cingular Video
- do you need access to ISP.CINGULAR (as opposed to WAP.CINGULAR), which includes a static ip address
PDAConnect (39.99/mo) needs no proxy and works better with PushMail, but does not include SMS or Cingular Video. This is the better plan for me personally.
I say try using the cheaper plan and see how it works for you...
marka2k, you just made my day!
That's great news...
... Maybe the really sneaky thing to do would be to go with any new (free) Cingular phone, get the 19.99 per month plan, and then switch....
goestoeleven,
I'm OK with current functionality, I would of course not mind the higher speed. I never use WiFi really.
I've heard that the Cingular connection works better than the old AT&T for things like radio streaming...
Bertil said:
marka2k, you just made my day!
That's great news...
... Maybe the really sneaky thing to do would be to go with any new (free) Cingular phone, get the 19.99 per month plan, and then switch....
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You won't get any new Cingular phone while staying on old AT&T plan. You'll have to buy an unlocked phone elsewhere.
I was referring to buying some generic Cingular phone with their 19.99 plan, and then buying a Hermes unlocked.
get the free phone
Bertil said:
... Maybe the really sneaky thing to do would be to go with any new (free) Cingular phone, get the 19.99 per month plan, and then switch....
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actually, that's what I did. I got a free RAZR phone (good for when I drive the motorcycle). I am on the MEdia Net plan for $19.99 that includes 200 SMS (and/or MMS). The MEdia Net plan works just fine with my unlocked TyTN.
The issue with the proxy is easy to work around. Set up the My ISP connection without the proxy, and the Work connection using the proxy. If you need the proxy, just go to IE and connect to wsp://device.home IE will then connect using the proxy & you can go from there...
from my experience they have never made me get the pda connect crap, i have always had the media net unlimited.. actually i just upgraded my data plan to the extreme that includes the 3k text and i even told them i had the 8525, they said ok and that there is promo where the first month is free and added it to my account
I have a few accounts, one of them being a legacy AT&T Wirelss plan.
The way I look at is, there is no reason to pay $480.00 a year($40.00 a month for 12 month) for a pda connect plan if you do not need the isp.cingular apn or the need to bypass the proxy server.
IMHO, I would buy the device at full retail, keep your AT&T plan and over the long run, save money on not upgrading to CNG and not paying for incoming txt messages.
Dan
Thanks guys!
So it sounds to me that I could take a SIM card from one of my smart card, with the $19.99 unlimited data plan and use it on my 8525. Of course it would now have that phones number. Is this right?
Thanks
Fishdave said:
So it sounds to me that I could take a SIM card from one of my smart card, with the $19.99 unlimited data plan and use it on my 8525. Of course it would now have that phones number. Is this right?
Thanks
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your number is stored on that card, doesnt matter what phone its in (as long as its compatible with your provider)
cingular data plan
I signed up for new service and got an 8525. the media max and plans showed up as options. now with cingular online acct management, I can sign up for smartphone connect (i have) or media max plans, or pda connect for 20 more. the cingular proxy is only needed for connecting to their media net servers. so far I haven't needed or wanted to do that. there is a guide on how to set it up in the forum somewhere as a separate connection.
my download speeds from dslreports wap site are 650-800k. sometimes I have a long wait to download a page, but I think it isn't related to the data plan.
I haven't had anyone from cingular try to make me get pda connect, and i'm pretty sure it won't change the data service quality on my phone.
i just run the My Isp connection and it dont use the proxy, i have a regular unlimited data plan, i average over 400meg a month in data alone and all for the low price of the media max bundle, isnt life great
Anyone got a more detailed FAQ on the ISP settings?
I'd like to know what the differances are, addresses of the proxies..
ETC..
I've been trying to read up on everything..
Thanks!
J
Proxies Proxies Everywhere...
I have an 8525 with the default Cingular Settings.
First off.
Do I need the Proxy Settings?
I don't use any of Cingulars Services, nor do I care to.
I would like to use WIFI more if it worked right. (seams to be the Proxy Issue)
I do use the Web, Connect to servers and other machines, and basically do everything I do I my computer (at least everything I am able to do)
I also travel in Europe at times..
Or if I need one am I able to setup a Proxy Server of my own?
Any Benefit?
Or If I have to use a Cingular one is there a difference between the ISP.CINGULAR.COM, WEP.CINGULAR.COM and the WIRELESS.CINGULAR.COM
Thanks
-J
goestoeleven said:
- do you need access to ISP.CINGULAR (as opposed to WAP.CINGULAR), which includes a static ip address
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I've contacted Cingular regarding the Static IP previously. They told me that the Data Plan Unlimited (which I'm on now) does not come with a static ip, that I share my IP with other users. This was a great let down for me, as I've seen other companies provide this with absolutely no problems. Would you be able to direct me on who I need to talk to, or what I need to say, to get this enabled on my account?
I do the 39(think it is 39 second from top unlimited plan).
I pay extra for text messages and save 5$ from the higher up plan (which does come with more messages, but I never use them).
My question is, for $5 more a month would I gain anything else to make it worth paying more?
Not sure what use a proxy and static ISP would be over what I use now.
Thanks in advance!
Q
AMEN Shogun, i use the mediamax 1000 plan. i used it with the 8125 and when i had a Nokia 7710. Never had any problems at all. Even tho when i bought my 8125 the guy in the store swore up and down that there was no way the mediamax would work on that phone. He told me i would be back to change it after a week. lol. I told him to just leave my account alone. i need to check out this 3k plan kuzz i need more text
Hi, I currently have an HD2, but have never really managed to get used to it, so have been sticking to my BlackBerry Storm. One of the reasons I haven't used the HD2 all that much is that I have a BlackBerry tariff with O2 (UK), with unlimited data allowance using the BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS). If I were to use the HD2 with normal usage, I would be racking up quite a bill, as I would have to use O2's Mobileweb.
Is there any way that I can configure the HD2 to use BIS with O2? I would be using the same SIM card, so it's not as though I would be trying to 'steal' free internet, as I would still be paying for it under the BB contract. I just don't want to be paying additional data charges to use the HD2, while I am still paying for the BlackBerry service.
is it possible
i have d same problem too,is it possible??
Hi,
I usually just read this forum for fun, but now I want to get serious with modding my phone and tweaking it to my specifications.
I'm currently using a Blackberry with Tmobile's prepaid service. However, I'm tired of my small 2.5" screen. Hence the reason I'm looking at the HD2. I want to start using Android because of its flexibility with customization.
Here's my question: Can I buy a HTC HD2 off of eBay, flash it to Android, and then stick in my Tmobile prepaid SIM?
If I can do that, will I have a problem with the activation of the device? I wanted to buy a stock Android phone but I've read they require a SIM with a working data plan or borrow a SIM from somebody using an Android phone. (I don't have access to either).
Final question: Will MMS work on this device if I don't have a data plan?
Thanks!
You can use a prepaid tmobile with any android phone as long as its unlocked or locked to tmobile. If you already have an active sim, just stick it in and it'll work fine. You only need a data plan if you get a phone with a service plan from tmobile store... if you bought phone on your own, you dont need a data plan. I use my prepaid tmobile in my hd2, and just pay the $1.50 for the web daypass when I need data for the day. Not sure about mms without data... never use mms.
Yes. I have been doing this since I bought my phone. Just popped in my old prepaid sim and you're done. You don't have to activate the phone as long as your sim is active (phones with blocked imei excluded of course).
Can't answer the question on mms since I've never sent one. But I assume it's the same 25c they charge as per my prepaid agreement.
Thanks for your help. The only thing holding me back is I would greatly appreciate it if someone can confirm that MMS does not need a data plan. Once someone does, I'm getting it off eBay and then flashing Android!
Can anyone confirm it?
Thanks!
As of right now, I'm pretty sure mms requires a data plan.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
you have to call tmobile to confirm. i know tmobile themselves do not require a data plan for mms to work. my son has a samsung lg that sends and recieves mms with tmobile and no data plan, however my daughter has a mytouch 3g and is unable to send and recieve mms. i contacted tmobile and they claim it is the specs of the phone that is the problem. give them a call they are very helpful, hell that is how i found out cotulla got nand finalized, while on the phone trying to fix daughters phone, the customer service rep was telling me about cotullas nand progress and even referenced xda. it was beautiful. good luck
Thanks for the help! I'll probably call Tmobile and do a little more research.
I did a quick Google search and realized that my Blackberry shouldn't be able to send and receive MMS's as well. I'm not sure why I can.
Do you think I should take a chance, buy one off eBay and see if it works?
sending mms on android REQUIRES data plan...i was able to receive mms but can't send without data plan. You Can always switch to window mobile to use mms. Android on hd2 comes rooted so no need for activation. You Can skip it or activate via wifi.
I think my brochure I had about prepaid t-mobile said mms was same price as sms if I remember right. With prepaid t-mobile we have access to t-zones without having to buy web daypass.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
I know for sure that sending/receiving mms is listed on the prepaid package as 25c so it does not require a data plan (for prepaid). It probably goes through t-zones like the previous poster said.
Quote from the t-mobile website
$100 /Refill 1000 Minutes of Talk Messaging (Text): 5¢ to receive, 10¢ to send
Picture, Video: 25¢ to receive and send
Availability: 1 Year
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I'll try out sending a mms tonight with my prepaid t-mobile and see if it works without data.
UPDATE: I just tested sending a picture with mms with my hd2 using prepaid t-mobile without being attached to WiFi or buying a web daypass, and it was successful. The 3g symbol popped up, so it did use data through tzones, but it didn't charge anymore than the 25 cents it costs to send mms.
I just started using prepaid tmobile about a month ago because I couldn't afford paying $80/month for the cheapest smartphone plan, and so far I'm very happy. I can pay $1.50 for the days I need data, which isn't often, as I'm usually around WiFi... and since I put $100 on my account to begin with, I only pay 10cents/min and my account will be good a year as long as I have credit. I only spent about $15 this first month of service! It works great for anyone on a budget like me.
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I'll try out sending a mms tonight with my prepaid t-mobile and see if it works without data.
UPDATE: I just tested sending a picture with mms with my hd2 using prepaid t-mobile without being attached to WiFi or buying a web daypass, and it was successful. The 3g symbol popped up, so it did use data through tzones, but it didn't charge anymore than the 25 cents it costs to send mms.
I just started using prepaid tmobile about a month ago because I couldn't afford paying $80/month for the cheapest smartphone plan, and so far I'm very happy. I can pay $1.50 for the days I need data, which isn't often, as I'm usually around WiFi... and since I put $100 on my account to begin with, I only pay 10cents/min and my account will be good a year as long as I have credit. I only spent about $15 this first month of service! It works great for anyone on a budget like me.
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Thank you SO much for your help! This convinced me to finally get it; my new HTC HD2 should arrive on Monday. I can't wait!