its as easy as a two to five minute call.... just got this one SIM unlocked.... tested and works on boost even.....
so for the at&t Dell streak sim unlock.... just call at&t say that your going over sea's and need an unlock code.....you will need to give the tech your imes # thing.... and to enter the code you will need a non att SIM card to promoted the screen you need..... and that's it now works on boost and t-mobile.... but I guess this phone can't do 3g on t-mobile, dont have the right band withs
There is already a thread about this sir. I have my unlock code as well, just can't find any sim card users who aren't with ATT.
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I've done a bunch of searching on this and can't find a thing; I know there are certain restrictions on the sims (locked) but that's as far as it goes.
I may be going to Greece (from US) for 2-3 months and am about to buy a Streak here in the US.
Can I use the phone there without having to go through AT&T's "overseas plan"? Can I, for example, use a Vodaphone sim or any other for that matter while I'm away?
Thanks for the help.
EDIT: Almost forgot to ask, what type of speed do I expect compared to ATT's 3G?
Short answer: no, you can't. When the phone is sim-locked, you can't use any other sim cards than att-sims.
Slightly longer answer: you may call att once you get the phone and tell them you will be staying with att, but you're going to greece for 2-3 months. they may send you an unlock code (see the other recently updated unlocking thread). i think you also have to buy the full priced version from dell, not the one with an att subscription. i just sent them a fax with a proof of purchase, because they needed to know the price i paid for the device... good luck!
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Short answer: no, you can't. When the phone is sim-locked, you can't use any other sim cards than att-sims.
Slightly longer answer: you may call att once you get the phone and tell them you will be staying with att, but you're going to greece for 2-3 months. they may send you an unlock code (see the other recently updated unlocking thread). i think you also have to buy the full priced version from dell, not the one with an att subscription. i just sent them a fax with a proof of purchase, because they needed to know the price i paid for the device... good luck!
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Seems like you have personal experience with this sort of thing.
So basically, buy a phone at full price and then maybe att will give me an unlock code?
tr8rjohnk said:
Seems like you have personal experience with this sort of thing.
So basically, buy a phone at full price and then maybe att will give me an unlock code?
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Not true.
I've had att provide me with the unlock code for many devices that I paid the subsidized price for.
What you have to do is call them and request it, have your devices imei # available. once they tell you that they can't access the unlock code or whatever the issue ask them what your options are and if they don't suggest to open a case then request to open one. They'll take your email from you and you should get the code within 2 weeks.
Remember to be polite and when they offer you the international roaming package, just kindly deny it and say your more comfortable with using a local sim card. Also good to say that your going overseas for business so they take you nour seriously.
As for the data speeds, find what frequency the network in greece uses then compare that to the streaks
Good luck.
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Why don't you just buy a rebel ii sim card?
fone_fanatic said:
Not true.
I've had att provide me with the unlock code for many devices that I paid the subsidized price for.
What you have to do is call them and request it, have your devices imei # available. once they tell you that they can't access the unlock code or whatever the issue ask them what your options are and if they don't suggest to open a case then request to open one. They'll take your email from you and you should get the code within 2 weeks.
Remember to be polite and when they offer you the international roaming package, just kindly deny it and say your more comfortable with using a local sim card. Also good to say that your going overseas for business so they take you nour seriously.
As for the data speeds, find what frequency the network in greece uses then compare that to the streaks
Good luck.
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Well, i bought the full priced device - i can't use att when i don't live in the us..
checkbox111 said:
Why don't you just buy a rebel ii sim card?
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1. calling att is cheaper?
2. changing sim cards often when using rebel sim ii is a hassle
3. rebel sim is not a true unlock, and it complicates everything..
but, tr8rjohnk, if att won't give you the unlock code, go ahead and buy a rebel sim ii..
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1. calling att is cheaper?
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Well if you're within a geographical location that allows you to use att i would imagine you would use your att sim
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2. changing sim cards often when using rebel sim ii is a hassle
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Yeah! shutting the phone down, removing the back, taking out the battery, taking out the sim, sliding in the new sim, replacing the battery, putting the cover back on taking all of 5 valuable minutes at the start and the end of your three month tenure could really bring a man down
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3. rebel sim is not a true unlock, and it complicates everything..
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Can you, or can you not, use any sim anywhere within the developed world whilst using a rebel ii sim? Yes! so why is it different from any other unlocking technique
Good info, everyone, thanks for the input. I'll be looking into the rebel sim ii and also speaking with att.
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Well if you're within a geographical location that allows you to use att i would imagine you would use your att sim
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well, me and att are on opposite sides of the atlantic - and calling att for 10 minutes is still much cheaper than ordering (and shipping) the rebel sim..
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Yeah! shutting the phone down, removing the back, taking out the battery, taking out the sim, sliding in the new sim, replacing the battery, putting the cover back on taking all of 5 valuable minutes at the start and the end of your three month tenure could really bring a man down
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and cutting your sim? i haven't tried the rebel sim yet, (because i just unlocked my att streak with the unlock code i received) but i've heard it's more than just 'sliding in another sim'.
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Can you, or can you not, use any sim anywhere within the developed world whilst using a rebel ii sim? Yes! so why is it different from any other unlocking technique
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well, it's different in that you phone is still locked to a provider.. have you read any other threads about rebel sim? until rebel sim released the new firmware for their sims, 3g did't work properly.. as i said, it complicates things... i just punched in my 8 digit code i got from att (called them on friday), and the streak works like a charm with my (uncut) norwegian sim card..
guys, calling Att is for the US sold ATT devices. I'm pretty sure, but not 100%, that they can tell from the imei if it was sold via dell.com in the US or not. If not i don't think they'll issue you the unlock code, unless the unlock code generator that LBK Tech for At&t has doesn't distinguish the imeis
I know this has been posted before but I don't know if anyone really understood or paid attention so I will post what needs to be done specifically to get ur US Dell Streak unlocked. Just contact ATT in regards to unlocking, make sure your account isn't past due and tell the customer service rep that you about to be deployed (or something to that effect) overseas and be very "adamant" about it.They will in return ask for the IMEI number and provide you with a unlock code. Once you have the unlock code.. just get another carrier's sim and put in the code and your good to go.. no rebel sim or anything else..!
You do not need to make that many storied neither you need to be dramatic just call ATT and tell them you have plans to travel outside US and need an unlock code for Streak.
They will tell you should use ATT then just tell them ATT roaming is very expensive story finished
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You can order yourself a Rebel 11 sim card
vikramdhani said:
You do not need to make that many storied neither you need to be dramatic just call ATT and tell them you have plans to travel outside US and need an unlock code for Streak.
They will tell you should use ATT then just tell them ATT roaming is very expensive story finished
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You can order yourself a Rebel 11 sim card
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Its not dramatic dude..just explaining what needs to be said and done HERE IN THE US! I use to work for ATT AND I KNOW THAT THEY GIVE CUSTOMERS HASSLE OVER THE SUBSIDY CODES!
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Its not dramatic dude..just explaining what needs to be said and done HERE IN THE US! I use to work for ATT AND I KNOW THAT THEY GIVE CUSTOMERS HASSLE OVER THE SUBSIDY CODES!
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Well I am in US and i never gone through the hassle getting the code for so many of the phones
I was able to get my US ATT full price Streak unlocked by ATT, I had to fax the request after I called customer service and wait a few days but they provided the unlock
code and I am running on Cincinnati Bell now. I have also tested with TMobile and I get EDGE data and voice with no issues on both networks.
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you dont have to make up a story or tell them you are going overseas. just asked them if you can get the unlock code for your dell streak. i bought mine subsidized undercontract and im not going anwhere, they still gave it to me. http://forum.pocketables.net/showthread.php?p=56578#post56578
I received the unlock code for my at&t streak, but don't have another sim to install. Is there a way to enter it with my original at&t sim installed? Thanks in advance.
To my knowledge thats the only way. I havent found an entry other than that.
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Thats the only way i found to unlock it... I bought a 19.99 prepaid T-mobile phone at walmart to get a sim card.
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I received the unlock code for my at&t streak, but don't have another sim to install. Is there a way to enter it with my original at&t sim installed? Thanks in advance.
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If you need a sim card let me know. as long as your in the us i can mail it to you. all i ask is you pay for shipping
I just asked a friend to borrow his SIM for a minute
Thank you for the replies. I forgot, my nextel from work had a sim in it. Problem solved, streak unlocked.
How and where did you get the code from?
Thanks
so, why unlock the phone anyways if you dont have another sim card?
I am on AT&T and unlocked my device so when I travel, all I have to do is pick up a sim card and I am back in action.
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so, why unlock the phone anyways if you dont have another sim card?
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Just what gordata said. I´m in mexico now, but unlocked before I left without another sim. Just put SIM in and you are taken to the unlock screen. I imagine there must be a way to get to that screen without a new SIM card.
I am planning a trip to Europe soon. My Att Atrix is rooted and unlocked running cm9, but not unlocked for different SIM cards.
What do I need to do to have my phone work in Italy, and Denmark. I was just going to pick up a SIM card at the airport.
Do I need to flash a international radio? What provider should I buy a SIM from? Anyone recommend a specific unlocking code provider?
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1. You should buy an unlock code (I bought from ebay, 99 cents).
2. Buy sim card from GSM provider.
3. you're set.
Call ATT and ask them for unlock code. they should be able to provide it to you for free if you are a customer.
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AT&T used to provide unlock codes free if you had an account more than 90 days old. Then they changed to "the phone has to be released more than a year ago". Now they've changed again, not sure but I think back to 90 days.
Call them and ask, when you say you are going overseas they should ive you the code if their timeout has been met.
The Atrix IS a GSM 4-band international ready phone, no need to monkey with that. Unless your mods changed something, it will use the right band wherever you are.
As to which provider...ask about rates and coverage for each area you'll be in.
The unlock code from AT&T cannot actually be applied until you try to turn on the phone with an "alien" SIM card in it, so once you get the code you might want to borrow a TMobile or other SIM so you can confirm the code actually will work for you. (Or buy a cheapie here.)
Rred said:
AT&T used to provide unlock codes free if you had an account more than 90 days old. Then they changed to "the phone has to be released more than a year ago". Now they've changed again, not sure but I think back to 90 days.
Call them and ask, when you say you are going overseas they should ive you the code if their timeout has been met.
The Atrix IS a GSM 4-band international ready phone, no need to monkey with that. Unless your mods changed something, it will use the right band wherever you are.
As to which provider...ask about rates and coverage for each area you'll be in.
The unlock code from AT&T cannot actually be applied until you try to turn on the phone with an "alien" SIM card in it, so once you get the code you might want to borrow a TMobile or other SIM so you can confirm the code actually will work for you. (Or buy a cheapie here.)
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Good information. I'll be honeymooning in Mexico this summer and thinking of leaving my Note at home and bringing my trusty Atrix with me.
The Developer version of the Samsung Slate 7 uses an AT&T sim card. Wondering if it will also work on Tmobile, or if you need an unlock code, or if there is an unlock code. I would really prefer to give my business to T-Mobile. I probably won't use it often, but since it is there .. may as well have a sim card in it... Or maybe I should just get a pay as you go card for AT&T .. Thanks for helping ...
There will probably be an at&t one and an international unlocked one
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The Developer version of the Samsung Slate 7 uses an AT&T sim card. Wondering if it will also work on Tmobile, or if you need an unlock code, or if there is an unlock code. I would really prefer to give my business to T-Mobile. I probably won't use it often, but since it is there .. may as well have a sim card in it... Or maybe I should just get a pay as you go card for AT&T .. Thanks for helping ...
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T-mobile 3g/4g operates on the 1700 and 2100 spectrum. I would find out what frequency range the tablet operates at, and that should give you your answer....