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Walmart/T-Mobile Prepaid $30/mo "Unlimited" 4G Plan + Unlimited Text/100 Minutes

Walmart/T-Mobile Prepaid $30/mo "Unlimited" 4G Plan + Unlimited Text/100 Minutes
Who is getting this epically awesome plan?
I am!
I felt the need to spread the word.
http://newsroom.t-mobile.com/articles/walmart-and-t-mobile-introduce-exclusive-no-annual-contract-4g-offering

Not even close to suitable for my needs.
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Hmm yeah I suppose if you need a TON of data, you are better off elsewhere...but for people who want to stick with a GSM carrier, there's nothing better right now!
I'm not sure I could ever give up switching phones as I please.

Be ware....It's not prepaid. If you run out of minutes they charge you like 90 dollars. Read the fine print. I had 30 dollars worth of data left I didn't even use switched to tmobile thinking prepaid is prepaid and they sent me a bill for 90 cancelation fee. Didn't even use my 30 worth of paid for data

No, it's NOT just TONS of Data. It's also minutes. 100 minutes? Yeah, I don't think so. This plan isn't that great. If it meets your needs fine, but don't go talking down to others JUST BECAUSE THEY DON'T AGREE WITH YOU.
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Whoa, not sure where all the hate is coming from. I suppose I misunderstood you and certainly was not talking down to you. So I apologize.
Anyway, my plan is to use Google Voice or sipdroid since the minutes are capped to only 100. I just wanted to make people aware of the opportunity.
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styndall said:
Whoa, not sure where all the hate is coming from. I suppose I misunderstood you and certainly was not talking down to you. So I apologize.
Anyway, my plan is to use Google Voice or sipdroid since the minutes are capped to only 100. I just wanted to make people aware of the opportunity.
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There's no hate. Your post about TONS OF DATA was condescending.
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I can tell you that I am going to jump on this Sunday.
It is perfect for the 3G GSM cellular modem in my laptop.
I am sick of not having internet access in some places and as I won't ever be using voice or giving out that number it is just perfect and a deal!
Plus no f---ing contract.

Can someone confirm this plans now works fine and it is not a fiasco it was right after the release? I have HD2 Tmobile US and wonder if it will work on my phone?
I barely use my phone for talking and never over 100mins - data is pretty much what I use for the most of the time and this plan seems like a winner...
What else should we know about this plan?

Hmm yeah I suppose if you need a TON of data, you are better off elsewhere...but for people who want to stick with a GSM carrier, there's nothing better right now!
I'm not sure I could ever give up switching phones as I please.
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Nope. Not really helpful.

eenbox said:
Can someone confirm this plans now works fine and it is not a fiasco it was right after the release? I have HD2 Tmobile US and wonder if it will work on my phone?
I barely use my phone for talking and never over 100mins - data is pretty much what I use for the most of the time and this plan seems like a winner...
What else should we know about this plan?
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Check HoFo. I haven't found much useful information here on XDA.
Of note, I have found no problems with the plan thus far (have only used it for 1 month)

hey everyone. so apparently mobile to mobile doesnt apply to monthly 4g plans. i never read this anywhere and i tried to do as much research as i could before i tired to get on this plan. but now, after 1 day of ussage, im out of minutes.
if you guys have any specific questions, post them, and ill try to answer them

Fact: I found that I had to buy a $30 t-mo phone at walmart to get this plan, and after activation, I moved the sim to a nicer device (bought a nearly unused lg g2x for cheap). I don't talk on the phone, google voice when I do (voice messages conveniently converted to text) and never give out my t-mo phone #.
History: I have been using boost for a couple years and was happy with their service/plan, but even the rather nice samy prevail (thank you ShabbyPenguin!!) was feeling a bit limited (despite root and link2sd). Was about to try Hoarks CM7 on it. I did not feel like trying to get a regular sprint phone to work on boost either.
Review: Signal strength not as good at home, but I use wifi here anyways. I get about 2Mb data over cell here tho, so not too bad. Phone is a kickass upgrade (CWM, CM7 nightly thanks to XDA forums tutorials!) and I like that I can use my sim in many other devices!
Expect to pay $30 for a phone and $30 for plan. Web activation of phone worked. Be sure to use THE AGENT CODE on the phone box! I bought the $30 card but using the scratch and dust number did not validate online , I called tmobile number and entered it there and it validated (whew!).
hope that sheds some light...
eenbox said:
Can someone confirm this plans now works fine and it is not a fiasco it was right after the release? I have HD2 Tmobile US and wonder if it will work on my phone?
I barely use my phone for talking and never over 100mins - data is pretty much what I use for the most of the time and this plan seems like a winner...
What else should we know about this plan?
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freelikegnu said:
Be sure to use THE AGENT CODE on the phone box! I bought the $30 card but using the scratch and dust number
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Is the agent code unique? If not, can you share it?

I just ordered the SIM on T-Mobile's website (ended up getting it as an addition to my postpaid plan for my NS which was sitting unused). I followed the activation steps in the booklet that came with the SIM. No agent code needed and I paid $5.34 for the SIM.
NOTE: This only works if you already have a compatible phone with AWS bands. I don't know about activating a newly bought phone on this plan.
Wasn't me!! I didn't do it!

I'm moving back to DC this summer (from Beijing) and I want to get on this plan. But I lost my phone the other day and need something for the next 3 months.
Q: Is there any Android/ICS international phone I can buy that can be hacked to work with Tmobile HSPA+? I'd say the HTC One S would be perfect for me, but I don't think you can get the one with TMobile 1700 CDMA band.

mixersoft;25197091
Q: Is there any Android/ICS [U said:
international[/U] phone I can buy that can be hacked to work with Tmobile HSPA+? I'd say the HTC One S would be perfect for me, but I don't think you can get the one with TMobile 1700 CDMA band.
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Is the Google's Galaxy Nexus an "international" phone? That may be an option.

Considering changing to this plan...
Has anybody tried tethering on this plan? Also, any non-overage related throttling to report?
mixersoft said:
I'm moving back to DC this summer (from Beijing) and I want to get on this plan. But I lost my phone the other day and need something for the next 3 months.
Q: Is there any Android/ICS international phone I can buy that can be hacked to work with Tmobile HSPA+? I'd say the HTC One S would be perfect for me, but I don't think you can get the one with TMobile 1700 CDMA band.
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Generally, no. Some hacking has been done on AT&T-branded phones (e.g. Galaxy Note) to get them to work with T-Mobile's 3G. However, most phones are incapable of this. Saying 1700 band is a bit misleading - as there are a couple 1700MHz bands that are not AWS (i.e. T-Mobile USA).
So far, all of the Nexus phones (GSM versions, excluding "a" variants which support AT&T's 3G) work with the AWS band. A few others like the Sensation and Evo 3D come to mind.
Your options will be limited because the AWS band is fairly unpopular. Most manufacturers don't bother with it as it's used only on the less-popular networks of the U.S. and Canada - nowhere else.

US Carries and compatible plans for Galaxy note

Hi Guys, this is my first post.
I am relocating to N.Y. from Europe for work and i am bringing my Galaxy Note with me of course.
I was not aware of the situation in U.S. with phone carriers and I am only beginning to grasp the things you have to suffer.
Could you please recommend me a plan. I have already contacted sprint and they refused to accept my cell phone. I am currently thinking of getting boost mobile unlimited but i can't find out if my phone is fully compatible with their service.
I have no credit history in U.S.. I would like at least 200' 100sms and a few GBs of data. Some minutes for calling landlines in Europe would also be great.
I would realy appreciate your help, feeling kind of lost in the open sea.
Thanks in advance (if the list is complete it could be a nice sticky)
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Your Note will only give you 3G on AT&T or AT&T MVNOs. You will only get Edge at best on TMo, and your phone won't work at all on Verizon or Sprint!
Regards,
Dave
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http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phone-plans/individual-cell-phone-plans.jsp
Get the 450 min package
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/plans/data-plans.jsp
Get the 2gb package. And unlimited messaging.
The phone works great on AT&T with some pretty good speeds.

As foxmeister said ur only option to use full data is with ATT.
The best thing here is to get a prepaid 50 $ unlimited plan. It comes with unlimited everything. Including data.
However if u have a smart phone then u need another data plan. However ATT is never going to know u have a smartphone since the imei of european phones is not their list.
Many people here are using non smartphone data plan with note with no issues.
However if u want a contract, then again get an iphone 4gs with att and sell the phone and use ur phone with that plan.
Since u dont have a credit history here, ATT will ask u to put in a 1000$ deposit, which they will refund u at the end of the 1st year.

drgopoos said:
However if u have a smart phone then u need another data plan. However ATT is never going to know u have a smartphone since the imei of european phones is not their list.
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I thought I saw in another thread some people complaining about having been found out. Was that about U.S. IMEIs or European ones?
When I go to the AT&T shop must I carry my phone with me to show it before they give me the unlimited plan?

Just don't expect much with AT&T in NY, they kinda suck. Lots of dead zones and dropped calls. I have an unlimited data plan with them but on Friday they told me that since I'm in the top 5% of data users they're going to slow down my connection.

amv13 said:
Just don't expect much with AT&T in NY, they kinda suck. Lots of dead zones and dropped calls. I have an unlimited data plan with them but on Friday they told me that since I'm in the top 5% of data users they're going to slow down my connection.
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how much data?

evoloution said:
I thought I saw in another thread some people complaining about having been found out. Was that about U.S. IMEIs or European ones?
When I go to the AT&T shop must I carry my phone with me to show it before they give me the unlimited plan?
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I am sure they will catch you if u use too much data.. may be like over 10gb every month.
U dont have to carry the phone with u.
Good thing about prepaid is that u can always stop using it without loosing much money.
I would consider prepaid as a temporary measure before u understand the coverage and stuff like that..
I think walmart has a plan .. again 50$ unlimited with no carrier specifcation.
This was discussed somewhere in Gnote forum too..

drgopoos said:
I am sure they will catch you if u use too much data.. may be like over 10gb every month.
U dont have to carry the phone with u.
Good thing about prepaid is that u can always stop using it without loosing much money.
I would consider prepaid as a temporary measure before u understand the coverage and stuff like that..
I think walmart has a plan .. again 50$ unlimited with no carrier specifcation.
This was discussed somewhere in Gnote forum too..
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I just checked, it is a T-mobile offer :S

foxmeister said:
Your Note will only give you 3G on AT&T or AT&T MVNOs.
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This is from a Galaxy Note on AT&T.
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Ozidroid said:
This is from a Galaxy Note on AT&T.
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Did u change any settings? Or u just replaced the sim card?

evoloution said:
Did u change any settings? Or u just replaced the sim card?
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That's standard HSPA data speeds. You'll see the DL speed go up to 11mb some nights depending on your area.
You don't have to change anything

amv13 said:
Just don't expect much with AT&T in NY, they kinda suck. Lots of dead zones and dropped calls. I have an unlimited data plan with them but on Friday they told me that since I'm in the top 5% of data users they're going to slow down my connection.
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I am in NY. i don't have issue with it. I got around 1.3-1.8M download speed. no dead zones for me.. where are you in New York ?

Upper East Side (10029). I hope signal is good there.
Off topic: is there a way to say thanks when using the app?
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amv13 said:
Just don't expect much with AT&T in NY, they kinda suck. Lots of dead zones and dropped calls. I have an unlimited data plan with them but on Friday they told me that since I'm in the top 5% of data users they're going to slow down my connection.
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crazy talk said:
how much data?
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There's a guy over at howardforums that got throttled for being "in the top 5%" of data users and he was only at 3GB.

crazy talk said:
how much data?
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I average about 3GB's a month and my high was 6.4GB in Oct.

I am on wifi most of the time and I don't use a ton of talk minutes, so I am using an AT&T GoPhone smartphone plan, $25.00/month for 500MB of data, $0.10 per talk minute.
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phone-plans/pyg-cell-phone-plans.jsp?wtSlotClick=1-005ZH4-0-2

mashi said:
I am in NY. i don't have issue with it. I got around 1.3-1.8M download speed. no dead zones for me.. where are you in New York ?
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I'm in NYC. Live downtown work in midtown. I have dropped calls all the time and need to reboot my iphone a couple of times a day. I also spend a lot of time upstate (Catskills) and have little to no service up there with AT&T. And they've told me they have no plans to add cell towers.

Hey guys thanks for all the tips. I have been using AT&T gophone unlimited for 10 days. I don't do heavy internet usage but i can say that the data network is speedy and stable in Manhattan. I am not so satisfied with voice call quality and I have some dropped calls or phone takes for ages to connect.
Overall thanks for the help. AT&T worked out of the box and I almost make full use of the device. A strange difference from Europe is that in US data actually works better than voice.
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Ozidroid said:
This is from a Galaxy Note on AT&T.
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Is that prepaid or contract?
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at&t LTE data plans (including unlimited)

I made a request to start carrier specific sections so we could exchange information, but it was shot down by a mod. So I figured I would start this thread as a poor substitute at least for some discussion about data plans.
Anyway when I log in to my account and look at my data options this is what I see...
And yes I use the unlimited options.

We're going with the carrier's definition of "unlimited" right
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sitizenx said:
I made a request to start carrier specific sections so we could exchange information, but it was shot down by a mod. So I figured I would start this thread as a poor substitute at least for some discussion about data plans.
Anyway when I log in to my account and look at my data options this is what I see...
And yes I use the unlimited options.
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AT&T still offer the unlimited data for non-smartphones. That's why it says standard phones.
To use that plan you have to use a phone that isn't recognized by AT&T.
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KayxGee1 said:
AT&T still offer the unlimited data for non-smartphones. That's why it says standard phones.
To use that plan you have to use a phone that isn't recognized by AT&T.
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Or you could just be grandfathered in on an unlimited data plan, which many people on AT&T are. That's why it says smartphone.

mesasone said:
Or you could just be grandfathered in on an unlimited data plan, which many people on AT&T are. That's why it says smartphone.
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No, it doesn't. Every category except standard doesn't have a price because they do not offer it. Yes some people are grandfathered in, but the only unlimited plan that is available today is for standard phones.
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-epic facepalm- Fail guys, just Fail. "Smartphone Personal" is the grandfathered unlimited data plan on ATT. Obviously, they'll give him the option to change to a different plan than unlimited if he's looking at his plan options on the ATT website!

at&t didn't support in my country

sreza said:
-epic facepalm- Fail guys, just Fail. "Smartphone Personal" is the grandfathered unlimited data plan on ATT. Obviously, they'll give him the option to change to a different plan than unlimited if he's looking at his plan options on the ATT website!
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Since when was the grandfather data plan $10? And I logged in myself and checked. The option is there for me. Like I said the reason every other category has no price, smartphone especially, is because unlimited data is only for standard phones. They've had that plan for a long time.
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The first image is the features I can add on my family member's basic flip phone, which is defined as standard by AT&T. Notice there is the options for unlimited data.
The second image, however, is the features I can add to my Impulse 4G. It is a smartphone, and no where does it have an option for unlimited data.
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Ok, let me explain the loophole to you.
1) Buy a ultra-cheap dumbphone, like a motorola razr or something...
2) Sign up for the dumbphone unlimited data plan.
3) Buy a phone from this list unlocked and off contract.http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446373
4) Swap out the sim card.
5) Congratz, you now have a smartphone with unlimited data for $15/month.

sreza said:
Ok, let me explain the loophole to you.
1) Buy a ultra-cheap dumbphone, like a motorola razr or something...
2) Sign up for the dumbphone unlimited data plan.
3) Buy a phone from this list unlocked and off contract.http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446373
4) Swap out the sim card.
5) Congratz, you now have a smartphone with unlimited data for $15/month.
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I've done this before and can confirm it works.
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KayxGee1 said:
No, it doesn't. Every category except standard doesn't have a price because they do not offer it. Yes some people are grandfathered in, but the only unlimited plan that is available today is for standard phones.
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I use unlimited data on my Lumia 900. I did not include prices because I get a corporate discount and the prices would not be applicable to a lot of people. Right now though I am on an unlimited plan that costs $30 month. It was a no brainer. The 3GB plan also costs $30 a month. Tho only other "cheap" data plan was a 300MB plan for $20. $10 more gets you unlimited. Easy choice.
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The second image, however, is the features I can add to my Impulse 4G. It is a smartphone, and no where does it have an option for unlimited data.
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Interesting. I have no option for a 200MB plan. Maybe it's because my phone is an LTE phone or you had that plan "grandfathered."
I have an option for unlimited data and 200 texts for $35. My understanding is stand alone 200 texts is no longer offered. I also thought 200MB data didn't exist, but I guess it does for some people.
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We're going with the carrier's definition of "unlimited" right
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Yes we are. Whether they throttle or not after 5gb is immaterial to me. My "unlimited" plan costs the same as a 3GB and I allegedly get up to 5GB of non throttled LTE data. I haven't seen a better deal out there.
I doubt I will go over 3GB on any kind of regular basis, but if it costs the same as a 3GB plan why not? If att wanted to ease congestion on its network it would offer more data plans between 300MB and 3GB. It is effectively forcing people to get the 3GB or unlimited plan. And of course once people have 3GB or unlimited they feel inclined to use it.

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Sounds like a good plan before they started monitoring users data so close, I am grandfathered in with unlimited data and have been tethering to my ipod for over a year, and in the last week or so I have got many messages from At&t saying they are going to auto upgrade my data plan. So with this being said I think if you’re using a ton of data with a Dumbphone they will notice.

[Q] Nexus 4 off-contract on AT&T

I currently have Verizon but plan on dropping them once I get the Nexus 4. How do I use this phone on AT&T if I've never had service with them? Is that even possible to do or is prepaid my only option?

Walk into an att store. Pick either a post paid or prepaid rate plan. Purchase an att microsim. Walk out.
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neer2005 said:
Walk into an att store. Pick either a post paid or prepaid rate plan. Purchase an att microsim. Walk out.
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Do you know if I can use my employee discount too?

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Do you know if I can use my employee discount too?
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If you have an employee discount (FAN Discount), you HAVE to be placed into a contract.

not to derail your thread, but I'm curious, if you walk into the ATT store and have an account with them, will they give you a micro SD card for the nexus 4?

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not to derail your thread, but I'm curious, if you walk into the ATT store and have an account with them, will they give you a micro SD card for the nexus 4?
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I called and they said yes. Free of charge... I'm still just gonna cut One tho. Already printed the template.

Wait, you're an AT&T employee using Verizon?
If it weren't for the whole employee thing, I'd say T-Mobile is a much better option.

Sorry if this has been mentioned in another thread somewhere, it's 5:23am here and I'm about to crash; how much is it off contract and is it going to be sim locked..?

Better answer than AT&T is to get Straight Talk -- same towers, same service only cheaper. $45/mo unlimited. Unless you get a big corporate discount...
Tmo internet speeds are better if you're in a place where it has good service, but often that is not the case. Actually, you can choose between Tmo and AT&T service on Straight Talk.

Not to derail or anything, but can anyone running the N4 on AT&T give some feedback on HSPA+ speeds?
I'm really trying to decide what to do... considering jumping ship from AT&T to Tmobile, but their reception is apparently crap according to my friends and parents who were on T-mobile and are now all on AT&T. But AT&T is so expensive, and will throttle my grandfathered "unlimited" data plan after 5GB anyways and the N4 doesn't even have LTE and we have to pay 300/350 for it off contract...

BaronInkjet said:
Better answer than AT&T is to get Straight Talk -- same towers, same service only cheaper. $45/mo unlimited. Unless you get a big corporate discount...
Tmo internet speeds are better if you're in a place where it has good service, but often that is not the case. Actually, you can choose between Tmo and AT&T service on Straight Talk.
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+1 on that. I'm using Straight Talk Sim program on my AHD right now, and won't even consider any other available options.
It's by far the best option available right now!
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dontdo_that said:
Not to derail or anything, but can anyone running the N4 on AT&T give some feedback on HSPA+ speeds?
I'm really trying to decide what to do... considering jumping ship from AT&T to Tmobile, but their reception is apparently crap according to my friends and parents who were on T-mobile and are now all on AT&T. But AT&T is so expensive, and will throttle my grandfathered "unlimited" data plan after 5GB anyways and the N4 doesn't even have LTE and we have to pay 300/350 for it off contract...
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In Chicago, Tmobile has by far the ****tiest reception. Absolute garbage.

I have straight talk with att sim i get 5-7 down and 2 up with my old lumina 900 so. I also have had tmobile b4 here where i live get about the same.
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straight talk doesn't allow streaming of any kind or tethering. I don't stream anything so doesn't bother me.

InvalidUsername said:
In Chicago, Tmobile has by far the ****tiest reception. Absolute garbage.
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Thank you for the feedback... that's alarming considering its CHICAGO, one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the country... maybe it's all your tall buildings?
The Nexus 4 is such an uneconomical choice for USA AT&T.

will a 3g(HSPA) sim card work for the Nexus 4?
I have the Inspire 4g(not really 4g).

dontdo_that said:
Thank you for the feedback... that's alarming considering its CHICAGO, one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the country... maybe it's all your tall buildings?
The Nexus 4 is such an uneconomical choice for USA AT&T.
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Nope, it's the same in Lincoln Park, Lake view, and Hyde Park which are all low-midrise. Downtown reception is actually not any worse; it's just as poor. I'm not sure how other carriers' reception is in Chicago, but I can assure you that it is not tall buildings. I've visited Toronto a few times, and used a temporary sim from Fido. It worked great. Reception was really good (except in the subways, but that's to be expected).

P00t said:
will a 3g(HSPA) sim card work for the Nexus 4?
I have the Inspire 4g(not really 4g).
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When I went into my local store and spoke with a sales associate, they told me all I had to do was switch my 3G sim card for a micro sim and everything would work fine with any phone regardless of speed. For example, there was no special LTE package or LTE compatible plan I needed if I had wanted an LTE phone.
You might need to get your 3G sim card converted to a HSPA+ compatible micro SIM.... but I can't verify that.

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In Chicago, Tmobile has by far the ****tiest reception. Absolute garbage.
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False. I get excellent coverage. Good speeds as well. Just tested at 9mbps down 1.6 up.
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dontdo_that said:
When I went into my local store and spoke with a sales associate, they told me all I had to do was switch my 3G sim card for a micro sim and everything would work fine with any phone regardless of speed. For example, there was no special LTE package or LTE compatible plan I needed if I had wanted an LTE phone.
You might need to get your 3G sim card converted to a HSPA+ compatible micro SIM.... but I can't verify that.
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thanks for the quick answer.
if the current sim card i have does not work on the nexus 4
i will asap go to at&t store and get my sim card changed.
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Razorblood said:
False. I get excellent coverage. Good speeds as well. Just tested at 9mbps down 1.6 up.
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Where in the city?

Att gophone canceling all data packages over 50mb?

Did anyone else get this text?
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thats a rip off!
$5 for 50mb is robbery.. i paid an extra $30 for 10gb on tmobile.

That message must be worded wrong. AT&T just enabled LTE on GoPhone and they are now trying to get smartphone customers on prepaid. They still have the $5, $15, and $25 plans. They definitely are not dropping all data plans but the 50mb plan. If they did that, then that would kill off smartphones on GoPhone.

Well I truly hope it's worded wrong..
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jlear3 said:
Did anyone else get this text?
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I got the text today too, mine also said any auto renewals of data packages will be canceled. I only have the 200 MB plan and have only used 16 MB in 3 weeks so it looks like I still may be able to get by with only 50 MB. I'm on wifi 99% of the time now and use mobile data now strictly for emergencies only. I think AT&T is trying to push everyone into their new service, there is a thread here about it somewhere, its supposed to be a direct competitor to Net10 and StraightTalk. I didn't really like the looks of it.

I got it, I read something on CNET about how they are introducing LTE on gophone, and sometime in mid june theres supposed to be new data packages available. So I'm hoping that the new data plans are just replacing the ones that are disappearing, and having only one choice is only temporary. If not, I'm a bit screwed...

username8611 said:
I got it, I read something on CNET about how they are introducing LTE on gophone, and sometime in mid june theres supposed to be new data packages available. So I'm hoping that the new data plans are just replacing the ones that are disappearing, and having only one choice is only temporary. If not, I'm a bit screwed...
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Just read the article and it says data will be LTE/HSPA+, we currently have 3G/HSPA+, so I would expect to see an increase in the price of the data plans. Their standard data plans run $20(300 MB), $30(3 GB) and $50(5 GB). I could live with that but I would assume we would need new sims to access the data and as we don't have 4G/LTE phones are we even going to be able to activate the Nexus 4 on the network? The LTE network where I live isn't band 4 so that part is out of the question but would it then default to HSPA+?

kzoodroid said:
Just read the article and it says data will be LTE/HSPA+, we currently have 3G/HSPA+, so I would expect to see an increase in the price of the data plans. Their standard data plans run $20(300 MB), $30(3 GB) and $50(5 GB). I could live with that but I would assume we would need new sims to access the data and as we don't have 4G/LTE phones are we even going to be able to activate the Nexus 4 on the network? The LTE network where I live isn't band 4 so that part is out of the question but would it then default to HSPA+?
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I think the plan should still support hspa+. It's like when I was on Verizon, the 4g coverage wasn't near as good as the 3g, so when I was out of 4g areas I still got 3g. Plus I could still force 3g even in a 4g area.

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I think the plan should still support hspa+. It's like when I was on Verizon, the 4g coverage wasn't near as good as the 3g, so when I was out of 4g areas I still got 3g. Plus I could still force 3g even in a 4g area.
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I found the thread about getting a 4G data plan from AT&T for the Nexus 4. I knew I read somewhere that you had to jump through a lot of hoops to get a 4G plan (not HSPA+) from AT&T for the Nexus 4. AT&T in most cases won't activate the Nexus 4 on their network as a 4G device, you have to use another 4G phones IMEI that you basically steal and use that IMEI to activate the device on AT&T. The guys at my AT&T store are pretty cool so I might be able to talk them into hooking me up with a 4G plan.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2021401&highlight=at&t

It seems if you are on the $25 plan, they will only offer 50mb from now on and the only other option will be the $65 plan that includes unlimited talk/text + 1GB of data. For now these will be the only options. You have to think AT&T is going to add other options but maybe not knowing AT&T.

I have nearly $50 in my prepaid AT&T account, and I'll lose it if I cancel, but so be it. I already got burned once when I paid $25 for 1 GB of data to use for a week and it expired before my next trip even though I used less than half.
T-Mobile gets my business from now on when I cross the border. $3/day for unlimited talk/text + up to 200 MB on high speed. It's a no brainer. Afaik, TMo has good coverage over the places I visit the most by now (Boston, Buffalo, Bellingham, Bay Area).

machoman1337 said:
I have nearly $50 in my prepaid AT&T account, and I'll lose it if I cancel, but so be it. I already got burned once when I paid $25 for 1 GB of data to use for a week and it expired before my next trip even though I used less than half.
T-Mobile gets my business from now on when I cross the border. $3/day for unlimited talk/text + up to 200 MB on high speed. It's a no brainer. Afaik, TMo has good coverage over the places I visit the most by now (Boston, Buffalo, Bellingham, Bay Area).
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I really wish they'd expand their data. Doesn't even get close to covering me at home or work.
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New GoPhone plans Announced Today
jlear3 said:
I really wish they'd expand their data. Doesn't even get close to covering me at home or work.
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New GoPhone plans will be available starting June 21. They look really good to me.
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/06/1...w-plans-4g-lte-access-on-june-21/#more-111159

kzoodroid said:
New GoPhone plans will be available starting June 21. They look really good to me.
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/06/1...w-plans-4g-lte-access-on-june-21/#more-111159
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Compared to what? Not T-Mobile or straight talk.

bozzykid said:
Compared to what? Not T-Mobile or straight talk.
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Tried both and they suck, as has pretty much everyone in this thread but you it appears. Yeah you can get a $30 plan from T-Mobile but if you can't get a signal anywhere but on the Interstate what good is it? And ST? What a joke, you get throttled in a heart beat, customer service is non-existent and the GoPhone plans are actually about the same price so their is no deal there.

kzoodroid said:
Tried both and they suck, as has pretty much everyone in this thread but you it appears. Yeah you can get a $30 plan from T-Mobile but if you can't get a signal anywhere but on the Interstate what good is it? And ST? What a joke, you get throttled in a heart beat, customer service is non-existent and the GoPhone plans are actually about the same price so their is no deal there.
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Really? $45 is about the same as $60?

NexusIncarnate said:
Really? $45 is about the same as $60?
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No, but when you get throttled for doing nothing, data speeds suck and are sometimes completely unusable, and have nonexistent customer service, the price difference doesn't mean anything. Plus gophone is going to give you the full att postpaid data service and speeds, meaning that you won't have a bandwidth cap. MVNO's buy data from att, I seriously doubt they are giving you the full speed that att "reserves" for their post paid customers.

kzoodroid said:
Tried both and they suck, as has pretty much everyone in this thread but you it appears. Yeah you can get a $30 plan from T-Mobile but if you can't get a signal anywhere but on the Interstate what good is it?
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You said the plans looked good. I wasn't commenting on service. The plans are not comparable to pretty much any prepaid service.

I just cancelled my t-mobile account today. I have been with them since January this year.
No signal anywhere, and I'm done with them. Data speeds are fantastic, if you can get a signal. My loss of signal is 60% with them.
I'm gong to att go phone.
Can someone tell me what I need to do to get a micro sim card to get the go phone service started???