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Which wireless tether will work on a rooted glacier? Is thee a way to patch the stock one to work with out the added fee?
Scott Xavier- mind hacker
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
I'm using 2.0.5-pre13 off this list and it works flawlessly, but I imagine any 2.0.2 or 2.0.5 would work.
Im using 2.05 pre 11. Works great.
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myrdhyn said:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
I'm using 2.0.5-pre13 off this list and it works flawlessly, but I imagine any 2.0.2 or 2.0.5 would work.
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When did they decide to start charging with the built in tethering? Is there going to be some sort of notification if you use it?
I don't think they are actually doing anything specif as far as charging or disabling the stock setup. They have stated that they will be monitoring data usage (don't know if they could tell the difference between tethering and device only connections).
Therefore, if you are running up the gigabytes through tethering (or bit torrent downloads, etc.), they may take action (I would guess like limiting your connection to 2G).
I am still using my stock tethering, and will be watching my TMo statements carefully.
I normally hit about 8-10gb a month since I use it as my primary internet. I don't p2p, but I do watch Hulu which uses up a whole lot of data. I've been warned via text that I've used more than my share, but I was only throttled down for a day. It was terrible. I was running a speed test and it was consistently under 100kbps the entire day.
I've been using stock tethering.
Tmobile tech super states that when you start tethering, it won't work you have to cal then up and activate it on your account. the app uses a server port that is monitored and blocked.
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drzodiac said:
Tmobile tech super states that when you start tethering, it won't work you have to cal then up and activate it on your account. the app uses a server port that is monitored and blocked.
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If that is the case, then using a generic Google tethering app with a different port could fix it.
However, mine worked fine yesterday with the stock app, and have not been able to try it today yet.
skyungjae said:
I normally hit about 8-10gb a month since I use it as my primary internet. I don't p2p, but I do watch Hulu which uses up a whole lot of data. I've been warned via text that I've used more than my share, but I was only throttled down for a day. It was terrible. I was running a speed test and it was consistently under 100kbps the entire day.
I've been using stock tethering.
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holy bandwidth abuse batman...8-10gb a month is ridiculous.
When I went into the store to buy my HD2 on launch day, the rep and I were talking about tethering. He said he did it on his Cliq when he needed to and at the time I used to use it on my MT3G when I needed it.
He showed me a photocopy of a bill that someone brought in complaining about...Tmobile finally got tired of this dbag abusing the privilege and charged him .20 per mb for everything over 5gb...the bill was like $1100.00. Even back in March, he told me that they would be tightening up on data usage and tethering because of the HDPA+ rolling out. T-Mobile is not into the business of supplying people with dirt cheap home internet.
He looked at my past and current usage and said I was totally safe. I stream Pandora/Slacker for 8 hours a day 5 days a week...tether occasionally if im on the road or at a hotel that does not offer free wifi...and moderately browse the internet just like everyone else. I have only managed to hit 3gb usage in a single month once...and that was on vacation in Cali when my wife was using my connection to upload vacation photos to facebook.
I know it may impact a few honest people...but I think T-Mobile should charge every customer who exceeds the 5gb cap...maybe people like you could give the rest of us a price break on our plans
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..not true, it work with unlocked phone with at&t so it does not go thru any server of such.
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Tmobile tech super states that when you start tethering, it won't work you have to cal then up and activate it on your account. the app uses a server port that is monitored and blocked.
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I know it may impact a few honest people...but I think T-Mobile should charge every customer who exceeds the 5gb cap...maybe people like you could give the rest of us a price break on our plans
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Um...throughout much of 2009, I was going through 3-4gb per month on my G1...with no tethering and no torrent action.
I hope to move on to the myTouch 4G now that I'm out of contract, but suspect I'll probably break the 5gb mark often when running on that speed...maybe not by much, but it'll happen. If they think I need to be throttled (who are they? the TSA?!) and want to charge me extra for my *normal* mobile usage, consistent with my two previous years' use then I may, sadly, have to use WiFi more often...
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Um...throughout much of 2009, I was going through 3-4gb per month on my G1...with no tethering and no torrent action.
I hope to move on to the myTouch 4G now that I'm out of contract, but suspect I'll probably break the 5gb mark often when running on that speed...maybe not by much, but it'll happen. If they think I need to be throttled (who are they? the TSA?!) and want to charge me extra for my *normal* mobile usage, consistent with my two previous years' use then I may, sadly, have to use WiFi more often...
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I have never come close to touching 5gb...and I use what I think is a lot of data.
...I would bet I use a lot a home, but I do pull some torrents and lots of netflix, hulu, and PS3 content.
As I said in my previous post...I constantly stream music, at least 8 hours a day. I tether for I would say 2-3 hours a week (casual web browsing), and use the hell out of the phones browser and other data services such as Ustream (live podcasts and such)
Here is a screenshot of my current data usage for this month (only two days to go on this cycle)
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I have never come close to touching 5gb...and I use what I think is a lot of data.
...I would bet I use a lot a home, but I do pull some torrents and lots of netflix, hulu, and PS3 content.
As I said in my previous post...I constantly stream music, at least 8 hours a day. I tether for I would say 2-3 hours a week (casual web browsing), and use the hell out of the phones browser and other data services such as Ustream (live podcasts and such)
Here is a screenshot of my current data usage for this month (only two days to go on this cycle)
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Why not use the stock one? They aren't doing anything to prevent us from using it
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Which wireless tether will work on a rooted glacier? Is thee a way to patch the stock one to work with out the added fee?
Scott Xavier- mind hacker
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Well, I use my tethering for Hulu, Youtube, browsing, and chatting. On occasion I'd download a ROM update. Since I do that pretty much daily, I'm sure that's why I ring up such high GB usage. It's probably mostly Hulu. I've been throttled down, but as I mentioned before it lasts about a day after getting the text.
Here's what I got for this month:
I've had tmo for about 9 years, they have never throttled me once... I don't go over 5gb every month, but easily more than half the year. I use it for school work on my laptop, stream slacker and Pandora, stream from my server at home, navigation.
Basically I use it all I want, never worry about anything, and tmo treats me fairly, that's why I'm still with them after all this time.
That's with WiFi use at home
The only reason i use WiFi at home is for the speed bump, my mt4g gets 16mbps down 16mpbs up on my WiFi
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I've been using tmo for ages too. Last month was the first time I got the text warning me for going over 5GB. I was around 9GB's when it was sent to me. This current billing cycle is the first time I was throttled down.
I'm going to cut out streaming video and see how my usage is next month.
I am thinking of buying a Dell Streak running android 2.2 and would appreciate it if you could give me your opinion on whether to buy it or not.
I normally just use phones to surf the web, text, listen to music, and games.
Love the streak. Perfect device for web surfing and general use. It's a speedy phone and I haven't run into any problems. Battery life is pretty decent as well. Also if you are concerned about it fitting in your pocket, I wear skinny jeans and it fits fine.
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Does Google Maps work with T-Mobile 2G edge network for the streak? I was looking at it on Dell's website and it says that 3G is required for connection on the navigation.
I don't know about the Google maps on T-mobile but the Streak is great for web browsing, text, email videos. I haven't played many games on mine other than angry birds which plays perfectly. I love my streak.
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Does Google Maps work with T-Mobile 2G edge network for the streak? I was looking at it on Dell's website and it says that 3G is required for connection on the navigation.
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Yrs it will work, it will just take a little longer to download the maps and data..
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I've been around android since android first came out and plan on sticking with android for a long time. I currently own a rooted nexus one and I'm thinking about switching to a dell streak. I don't mind the big size of the phone for I'm the type that figures the bigger the better. Here's a few questions that I have. (I'm also aware that the streak only as of right now runs froyo 2.2)
1. Is it worth the switch from a nexus one to the streak?
2. Is the streak capable to handle a 3.0 honeycomb upgrade?
3. What a some major cons about the streak that you experienced user's feel are worth sharing?
4. Is the streak worth rooting? And why?
I'll google that and get back to you.
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Nice one MOD EDIT. Keep your comments to yourself.
I can't help you with #1 or #2 - I simply don't know the answers. (I've never used a Nexus One.)
Strictly considering it as a phone, it's a big hunk of glass and a little unwieldy to use. The ergonomics are clunky (try holding a PopTart up to your ear) and the proximity sensor on mine is hit or miss. (e.g. when I take the phone off of my ear to delete a voice mail, the screen often stays dark.)
Whatever issues I have with it as a phone are more than made up for everywhere else. The 5" screen is the perfect portable, pocketable tablet size. Beautiful screen, easy to be productive on in terms of email, reviewing documents, etc. It's replaced my Tab as my portable/couch-surfing tablet and my Garmin as an in-car GPS - I think it's as versatile a gadget as I've ever had.
As for rooting the Streak, I guess it depends on what you'd like to do with it. I rooted mine, but just to enable tethering.
Just asking a question, no meed to be MOD EDIT about it.
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I can't help you with #1 or #2 - I simply don't know the answers. (I've never used a Nexus One.)
Strictly considering it as a phone, it's a big hunk of glass and a little unwieldy to use. The ergonomics are clunky (try holding a PopTart up to your ear) and the proximity sensor on mine is hit or miss. (e.g. when I take the phone off of my ear to delete a voice mail, the screen often stays dark.)
Whatever issues I have with it as a phone are more than made up for everywhere else. The 5" screen is the perfect portable, pocketable tablet size. Beautiful screen, easy to be productive on in terms of email, reviewing documents, etc. It's replaced my Tab as my portable/couch-surfing tablet and my Garmin as an in-car GPS - I think it's as versatile a gadget as I've ever had.
As for rooting the Streak, I guess it depends on what you'd like to do with it. I rooted mine, but just to enable tethering.
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Just one of the few answers that will be posted on here that I was looking for. Thank you.
Poughkeepsie125 said:
I can't help you with #1 or #2 - I simply don't know the answers. (I've never used a Nexus One.)
Strictly considering it as a phone, it's a big hunk of glass and a little unwieldy to use. The ergonomics are clunky (try holding a PopTart up to your ear) and the proximity sensor on mine is hit or miss. (e.g. when I take the phone off of my ear to delete a voice mail, the screen often stays dark.)
Whatever issues I have with it as a phone are more than made up for everywhere else. The 5" screen is the perfect portable, pocketable tablet size. Beautiful screen, easy to be productive on in terms of email, reviewing documents, etc. It's replaced my Tab as my portable/couch-surfing tablet and my Garmin as an in-car GPS - I think it's as versatile a gadget as I've ever had.
As for rooting the Streak, I guess it depends on what you'd like to do with it. I rooted mine, but just to enable tethering.
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Are you with at&t? If so what bandwidth limit does at&t cap you at? I know T-Mobile caps you at 5GB.
Tbh. I agreed with Marvin's post. Google is your friend. Indeed, the search function is an even better friend.
Edit: once you've used the streak, you'll wonder how you ever managed without it.
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RussianSolja said:
Are you with at&t? If so what bandwidth limit does at&t cap you at? I know T-Mobile caps you at 5GB.
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I have an unlocked version, but I use it on AT&T - I have the unlimited data plan they used to sell with the iPhone.
I'm not completely current with their data plans, but I think they are relatively reasonable.
The streak is great, i almost don't use my netbook anymore. The camera is not great, and the speaker is not great for media (but wait till you see the video). Also, I'm getting the impression that its pretty delicate, so don't drop it!
Its very thin and about the size of your pocket, you you almost don't know its in there.
Of course you will want to root it, why not? You will need to upgrade the ROM if it comes with 1.6, which is just horrible. I'm using DJ_Steve's custom ROM, almost as much of an upgrade as coming from 1.6. Just fantastic...
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Edit: once you've used the streak, you'll wonder how you ever managed without it.
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I second that one. I didn't own Nexus One, but during last two years I used G1, iPhone, n900 and now Dell Streak. When I look at G1 it just looks so tiny now. Dell Streak definitely catches attention
I cant say much about phone function, I just don't use phone any more, but as all-around internet device I'm very happy with it. For browsing net, news, IM, apps large screen does big difference in my opinion, and you can still fit it into jeans pocket, if you don't have these tiny-tiny pockets.
I personally don't see any major drawbacks of this device. Maybe docking station is little expensive.
I have both and use them both regularly. Mostly I use the nexus for when I need something great and small. I use he Streak for mostly everything else. I have yet to be throttled by att and have had some huge months. I use them both as the internet connection for my OQO model 02 at work so I can complete my college assignments. If you have any questions pertaining to either or both just pm me and I will get you what I can. Its worth it, I even got my wife the white one from best buy. I think it will be able to handle honeycomb but can't be sure. Also it will be weather or not someone is willing to make a rom.
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RussianSolja said:
1. Is it worth the switch from a nexus one to the streak?
2. Is the streak capable to handle a 3.0 honeycomb upgrade?
3. What a some major cons about the streak that you experienced user's feel are worth sharing?
4. Is the streak worth rooting? And why?
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1. Used both and like streak better. faster and love the screen estate
2.I think so , but wouldnt want to go there until it offers something that is substantially bigger. Going from 1.6 to 2.2 was huge and was needed . However from 2.2 to 3. dont know
3.Very little support from developers. Except for steve( and fards) and his company , none...
I wish more developers come here( however must add that steve and fards is doing a great job. this is a great device.
4.Absolutely.. any android device for that matter.
Must add that : This device is larger than a normal smartphone and u will love it if u have a big hand... I have had many of my friends who had difficulty with size.
I had a rooted nexus one on tmo. The streak offers practically everything the n1 does. The only benefits n1 has over streak that is worth mentioning is more baked roms, and it gets first dibs on updates.
Btw att cap is 2gb. Its a joke if youre a heavy user or plan on tethering.
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I've owned both, nexus was fun until it decided to blow up on a brotha. The streak is everything one would ever ask for in a phone. And the wow factor is insane. Most people don't believe its a phone until u prove it lol. The only problems for me are the lack of development from attention and a few hardware incapatabilities with a few apps(chase). So of course u must root and Dj steve and creek are amazing. Been running 1.6.1 since release with no problems. LOVE THIS PHONE!!!
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p00kienrayray said:
Btw att cap is 2gb. Its a joke if youre a heavy user or plan on tethering.
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I have unlimited as most people who have owned smartphones n the past should also have. I heard somewhere that attention doesn't offer unlimited anymore, if that's true then that's just wrong. No way u can truly get the most out of these type phones if u don't have unlimited data.
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I have unlimited as most people who have owned smartphones n the past should also have. I heard somewhere that attention doesn't offer unlimited anymore, if that's true then that's just wrong. No way u can truly get the most out of these type phones if u don't have unlimited data.
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Yes, att does NOT offer unlimited data anymore. Honestly tho, I had unlimited data on tmo, att, and sprint and Im a pretty heavy user, but I dont think I ever broke the 2gb point (came close to it). However I SHOULD add that I dont really youtube or pandora on the go, and also im straight wifi as soon as I get home from school or work.
I was worried when I jumped back to att with the cap, but when I started monitoring my usages, most of em were at home so I dont worry anymore. But if youre the type that has to stream music or movies regularly on the go, or dont have wifi access, then stay away from these data cap plans.
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p00kienrayray said:
Yes, att does NOT offer unlimited data anymore. Honestly tho, I had unlimited data on tmo, att, and sprint and Im a pretty heavy user, but I dont think I ever broke the 2gb point (came close to it). However I SHOULD add that I dont really youtube or pandora on the go, and also im straight wifi as soon as I get home from school or work.
I was worried when I jumped back to att with the cap, but when I started monitoring my usages, most of em were at home so I dont worry anymore. But if youre the type that has to stream music or movies regularly on the go, or dont have wifi access, then stay away from these data cap plans.
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I've hit my 5GB limit last month with T-Mobile and fear that 2GB might not be enough for me lol. By reading all these posts I see that there are more pros then cons with this device and that more people are happy with it. I called at&t and asked them about getting more then 2GB from them and they told me its going to cost $10 per gigabyte a month. Here's my other question. What are your monthly bills looking like? Are you guys paying more then $100 a month with your plans? And which plan is more worth going with? I've been with T-Mobile for 6 years and don't wanna regret switching to at&t.
Can't comment on the Nexus one...
The Streak is an awesome take anywhere device. Its one of a kind right now.
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If you are switching from T-mobile then you will miss the customer service and the billing with t-mobile is very consistent. I had switch to at&t because the signal with t-mobile was non existent in rural cities and highways in mississippi. I will say i miss my old t-mobile plan. $94 dollars for unlimited everything and that included tax. My bill is like $115 with taxes with AT&T. I say if you are trying to switch to AT&T you must follow my checklist:
1.Bring in your own device so you are not binded to a contract.
2.Browse the ebay or other sites for people trying to transfer their service that have the unlimited data.
3.Make sure you prepare to see a higher bill by budgeting.
My latest discovery of tTorrent pro and transdroid has sent me to love this device even more. Its like my little personal computer... A downloading machine. While having an Unlimited plan and being already over 50gb its kinda of fun. I mean wherever I go I can locate anything I need atm.
Ofcourse the big screen for the latest movies via MX Player or Mobi Player is really great with the large screen.
Tethering via Portable Hot spot is awesome...
Amazon mp3, kindle, shopping and a free app every day ...
Emulaters and Games nice and big is always nice...
Sirus XM Radio ...
Color Note for all my basic note needs ...
I mean what am I going to do when my Streak breaks and I can no longer get another one? Also I wonder if one day I will have to upgrade to 4g LTE and my 3g Unlimited Data plan will not bridge over to or turn into 4g LTE Unlimited Data plan. What if I just buy a 4g LTE device and pop my SIM card in it I wonder if that would work. I have Unlimited Smartphone plan not a specific speed plan.
Well Anyways hope you had fun reading my posts or any other of my posts. Tell me why you like your Dell Streak ...
Last note though I do agree with a lot of members here that the dell streak should have continued because like they said I get the same exact thing to this day. What kind of phone is that? WoW that is nice and big also sleek. I really think if Dell positioned it better and opened it to more carriers it would be a much more success.
Best,
Streaking With My Streak ...
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I'd only change my Streak to Samsung Note. I love reading everywhere calls and books that's all I need ))))
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Azamatka said:
I'd only change my Streak to Samsung Note. I love reading everywhere calls and books that's all I need ))))
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You will need a new sim card in order to work off 4g
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I love my streak! its the best phone I've ever used, for personal use...
It's snappy! Currently, I use a motorola atrix for my work phone... only because my dell streak does not meet the security standards for my corporate email, but that is the only reason. I think my Streak is just as snappy as my Atrix, and given the larger screen size.. It's fantastic!
I even went as far as to buy two additional streaks, for if and when I break the one I'm using.
Thank goodness for DJ Steve's GB build! I'm crazy excited to see what he can do with ICS!
I own a streak 7 as well, but I love my streak 5 best of all!
I agree...I love my streak....and the ttorrent app is great
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i luv my streak bcoz of bigger screen + cheaper price.
if glxy note price equal to streak, i maybe jumpship...
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Tethering via Portable Hot spot is awesome...
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I totally Agree!!!
I just change phones from the Galaxy S3 to a Note 3 on Verizon. Of course, they cancelled my unlimited data. They told me it shouldn't be a problem since my data history for 2 years has been between .8-1.4 gigs. Now that I've switched the first partial month was 4 GB and the second full month was nearly 6 GB. I have the phone set up the same as before and actually have not left the house/office nearly as much as usual due to recent changes in my business. Has anyone seen the insane increase in data usage and do you have any suggestions? Oddly, the main culprit seems the be my Email Exchange Server which is set to check every hour and is not set to push. I also have is set to only download attachments on WiFi. Internet searching on Chrome seems to use a ton also, considering how little I use it. I have notice at times that if the screen shuts off so does the WiFi. Any thoughts? Thank you!
Additionally, I have the stock android 4.4.2 update already installed and did not have that with my S3.
I didnt notice any increase (fascinate- razr- note 2- s4- note 3) Other than when I first got a 4g phone (razr) and only beacuse I was getting 150kbbs on 3g vs 25mbbs on 4g - started streaming/downloading more.
I wouldn't have given up that unlimited data though, Im keeping mine as long as possible.
You didn't mention if you have looked at data usage. That should tell you What is using the most data.
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I wish I didn't have to give up the unlimited, but they made me get a new contact and there was no way to keep it.
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Oddly, it is almost entirely my exchange email. Even the Verizon people said, on the really bad day, that it would be difficult to send that much email in one day. Especially with the download attachments checked to only happen on WiFi.
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flhr2003 said:
I wish I didn't have to give up the unlimited, but they made me get a new contact and there was no way to keep it.
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They lied to you then. To keep unlimited all you have to do is pay full price for the phone.
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donc113 said:
They lied to you then. To keep unlimited all you have to do is pay full price for the phone.
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I still have mine and do not intend to get rid of it. Since they turned 4G on in my area a few months ago I've been using more data each month, I never use WiFi since I constantly have a 30-40MB 4G connection. I've used 77GB so far this month without tethering at all and there are still a couple days left in this billing cycle..