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A newbe

Hi guys! Amazed by this forum, so much advanced users here...
I have been a user of blue angel for about 4-5 years, travelled with it in Europe, Asia, Americas, sank it, dropped it, loved it... got it from expansys long time ago...
Got my Touch HD yesterday, unlocked, nice and shiny. Impressed so far, no flaws at all, Edge is fast here! (I'm in Houston, TX now)
Question. I am with ATT, and have a basic plan that does not include internet. However I am able to use internet thru data connection on my Touch HD. Are they charging me for usage? Do I have to be subscribed to a more expensive plan to be able to use it? Well, I'm using it now...so does ATT know at all that I am using it and how does it work with them if they don't know what phone I have?
Free internet just sounds too good to be true...
Thank you!

Newbe, data is data it doesn't really matter the phone. I can throw my AT&T SIM in any phone and use the AT&T network. You probably had some form of default data set up on your SIM and I would be very surprised you're getting something for nothing. More probably you're going to be charged on a usage based per kb basis. I would suggest you contact them and get the all you can eat plan cause you'll need it. It runs about $30 a month. If you stick with the metered plan hang onto your wallet.

mmdirk said:
Newbe, data is data it doesn't really matter the phone. I can throw my AT&T SIM in any phone and use the AT&T network. You probably had some form of default data set up on your SIM and I would be very surprised you're getting something for nothing. More probably you're going to be charged on a usage based per kb basis. I would suggest you contact them and get the all you can eat plan cause you'll need it. It runs about $30 a month. If you stick with the metered plan hang onto your wallet.
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this is correct: any data capable phone can access the internet using pay-per-use and your charged for each KB of data, unless internet usage is explicitly turned off by calling at&t cust service! get on the $30 unlimited pda-connect data plan very soon, or you'll be paying through the wazoo
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Unlimited promotion

I noticed last night while I was paying my bill using 611 that T-Mobile (and I'm assuming that most of you have T-Mobile since this is the G1 thread) is having a promotion for unlimited minutes for $49.99 a month (plus taxes of course) and even better... there was no contract extension! It's also on T-Mobile's website listed as Unlimited Loyalty Plan.
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The rep had to place me on hold for a good 5 minutes to look everything up and he sounded like it was market specific. But it can't hurt to look!
For those that are wondering I live in the San Francisco Bay Area but I am not certain what "Market" that applies to. Could be just the Bay Area... could be all of California... could be the entire west coast. But it can't hurt to look into it. Also there may be other qualifying prerequisites to be eligible. Since this is a "Loyalty" plan I am assuming that you must be a long time customer. As for myself, I have been a customer for 7 years.
I have also dug a little deeper and saw this information about it.
So check it out!

Yep.
If I can recall right, this offer will be nationwide (across the US) March 1st.
It includes 1 line of unlimited minutes ($49.99) and I think 2 lines at $89.99.
Worth a shot if your on a single line. Doesn't make sense otherwise, imo.

akapoor said:
Yep.
If I can recall right, this offer will be nationwide (across the US) March 1st.
It includes 1 line of unlimited minutes ($49.99) and I think 2 lines at $89.99.
Worth a shot if your on a single line. Doesn't make sense otherwise, imo.
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Do you know if this deal will apply to flex-pay customers as well?

@HayWire,
I'm not sure, but I'm leaning to think no.
Again, if I can recall correctly, the plan for unlimited minutes is for those that have a specific amount of minutes each month (eg 1000 mins for 69.99/mo, or 500mins for 59.99/mo)
I'll find out and let you know.

This is only for San Francisco Market now, From what I was told. No contract and depending on popularity it may go nation wide. Oh rep said if you have an account in SF and port in a number from other carrier you get a credit of $135.00 to your account.

T-mobile is making all kinds of changes then cuz my gf just bought that samsung behold & they told her she has the option to pay for it straight up or over the next 4 months. They may not be getting it with the G1 (maybe thats google's fault tho) but they are making some heavy changes with all this. Its all good in my book tho

Does anyone use Verizon Prepaid?

Just curious. I've been using it for over a year since I had an Eris and switched over a white Fascinate I picked up for $150. It's $95/month for 450 anytime minutes/unlimited text plus free nights/weekends and UNLIMITED data at full 3G speeds. Plus, unlike ATT/etc the network is exactly the same, IE you aren't limited to a specific prepaid network. I mention it occasionally and people give me a flabbergasted look but according to the Verizon website they still have such a thing. Since apparently few people know about it, consider this your heads up if your contract is expiring soon and you want/need unlimited data for some reason. May not be around forever though. Who knows.
Scroll down to "3G Monthly Plans (Smartphone and Blackberry Devices)
http://www.verizonwireless.com/plans2-1/prepaid.shtml
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$95/month?! Your getting ripped off. If you own your phone w/o a Verizon contract, Check out PagePlus, a Verizon reseller (same service, lower prices).
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I travel all over the country, so I have to make sure I have cell service in as many offsite locations as possible. Verizon is the only company that offers that level of coverage, and the small carriers that piggyback towers here and there don't cut it.
Plus, I burn through about 10gb of data every month. Lol
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I guess it just doesn't sound like it's that much cheaper (if any) than regular post-paid. I'm on a family plan and have essentially the same plan you do and it's definitely cheaper than $95, but it's a family plan so hard to compare.

Ill hook you up man, i got a fascinate on the verizon 50 dollar unlimited plan with fast 3g (anywhere from 800kps to 1.5mbs depending where you live) and really its quite simple, takes 30 minutes at most if you have problems understanding it. i use about 5 gb of data per month LOL. plus i call and text all the time cuz i do bussiness id say the coverage is about the same on verizon post paid, maybe a bit less but for 50 per month its a great deal! i just finished my guide here on xda, its on the fascinate general. if you cant find it click on my user name and then go to statistics or the last tab and then it says "view threads" or something like that and it should pop out! good luck if u decide to do it !

Going Prepaid with Quality Devices at Fair Prices

This thread is going to stay pretty small for now as we're limited, but it seems most of us are being pushed harder and harder by the asenine decisions of major carriers to move towards prepaid. Though some decent plans have come available, the main issue still seems to be extremely high prices as a number of the better devices are still only available directly from those same carriers and generally have a $500 or higher price tag. This thread is to present an easy to view point from which to find available phones that can fully utilize the latest features available. I'm hoping that within the next year this list should grow by quite a bit.
Galaxy Nexus:
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$349, HSPA+
Carriers: AT&T, T-Mobile, any GSM carrier
https://play.google.com/store/devic...XZpY2VzX1VTX18xX3Byb21vXzEzNDA1MTg5NjUwMzYiXQ..
Sony:
Xperia Ion:
$449, LTE Capable
Carriers: AT&T
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666458620
Xperia P:
$479
Carriers: Any GSM
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666468414
Xperia U:
$299
Carriers: Any GSM
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666470179
I kept the details to a minimum as all the features can be reviewed through the individual links. If anyone sees any errors or knows of any other devices that should be featured feel free to post them and I will update the OP. Hope everyone finds this helpful.

I don't think this is the purpose of the _Networking_ forum. =P
Anyway, you should see about adding your info to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1736018

This is where we have carrier discussions and discuss how we connect to those networks. A mod is free to move this as needed but I don't think there's a better place.

CDMA MVNOs that have BYOD:
Sprint MVNOs with BYOD: (Bring your own device) You can get your Sprint phone activated on this prepaid!
Platinumtel.
Verizon MVNOs with BYOD: You can get any 3G Verizon phone activated with this prepaid!
Pageplus.

Xperia miro:
$229
Carrier: Any GSM
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666493191
Xperia tipo
$169
Carrier: Any GSM
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666493215
Xperia tipo dual
$189
Carrier: Any GSM
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666493231
Xperia J:
$279
Carrier: Any GSM
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666515113
Nexus 4:
$349
Carrier: Any GSM
https://play.google.com/store/devic...wNV9uZXh1c1VTXzFfcHJvbW9fMTM1NTYzMDgzMzMzMiJd
Hadn't updated this in a while. There are a few other devices that I'm waiting to see more reviews on before I post anything, but feel free to add anything good you've come across.

Google Pixel Philippines Discussion Thread

Welcome to the Google Pixel Philippines Discussion Thread
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Discussions related to Google Pixel used/bought in/out of Philippines goes here. Please avoid OT as far as possible.

Picked up a Google Pixel 32GB from the gray market last week. Prices are still quite high. I am told the source is the India market, and the packaging and included AC Adapter seems to confirm this.
I can confirm Google Photos recognizes the Pixel and says photos and videos will be backed up at original quality. I wasn't sure it would since it's been found some features like Support don't work outside the launch countries.
I'm using the phone on Smart network, and here is the major disappointment: LTE Data flat out does not seem to work, at least in the areas where I find myself. I've set the phone to prefer 3G networks, but missing LTE speeds and coverage that I got out of the 5X (such as it is for Smart).
Finding a case for it in stores has been pretty much impossible (Spigen are only selling the XL cases), so I ended up ordering from Lazada where I found one sold by Ringke Direct.

An update on the situation with Smart LTE data: this seems fixed in the 7.1.1 update (NMF26O), or even in the Canadian update (NPF26J), as I now get mobile data in LTE preferred. I do still find spots where LTE shows no internet connection where I need to switch to 3G only. This may already be down to Smart's network as I recall in the past that my Nexus 5X had the same problem forcing me to go 3G.

I hope the local carriers would bring the Pixel here in the Philippines. Just got the OG Pixel recently and I love it. Wanting to get the Pixel 2 but it is just too pricey in grey markets and isn't covered by warranty.
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