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Have to buy a contract with verizon tab?

I went to the verizon store and they said to get the tablet you have to buy a contract with 3g.

Yep same as t-mobile: USD 599 + taxes + activation fee + at least one month of service.
The Euro version with 16gb internal memory and voice capability looks like a better deal...

Ordering through the website looks like you can do it without a contract.

Yaotl said:
Ordering through the website looks like you can do it without a contract.
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bought mine through Tmobile, no contract, 599 + tax,, payed 100 upfront and making payments of $23 for 19 months and i had to get the lowest data plan, 24.99. i dont want to keep paying for extra data plan, i would like to use it via wifi at home or connect through my vibrant, anyway to maybe do this? i know it needs a SIM otherwise it wont boot up.

adinis78 said:
bought mine through Tmobile, no contract, 599 + tax,, payed 100 upfront and making payments of $23 for 19 months and i had to get the lowest data plan, 24.99. i dont want to keep paying for extra data plan, i would like to use it via wifi at home or connect through my vibrant, anyway to maybe do this? i know it needs a SIM otherwise it wont boot up.
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I'm pretty sure you don't need a SIM card with service attached. Any old sim card should work. Probably must be a T-mobile one since its sim locked; otherwise it'll probably ask for a PIN but not accept any input (at least thats what I got with sim-locked phones previously).
Signing up for any plan is still a contract in my book...
You forgot to mention an extra 35.- activation fee charged to your first cell phone bill.

Volker1 said:
I'm pretty sure you don't need a SIM card with service attached. Any old sim card should work. Probably must be a T-mobile one since its sim locked; otherwise it'll probably ask for a PIN but not accept any input (at least thats what I got with sim-locked phones previously).
Signing up for any plan is still a contract in my book...
You forgot to mention an extra 35.- activation fee charged to your first cell phone bill.
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so would a prepayed SIM work? the i can just connect via wifi at home or via my vibrant... nothing in regards to an activation fee i have the paperwork i signed and there is nothing mentioned about it.

Prepaid SIM would probably work.
The t-mobile.com checkout process slaps you with a 35.- activation fee at the end. Its possible that you got it waved somehow at the t-mobile store. But I wouldn't be surprised if you find it on your cell phone bill in a month

Volker1 said:
Prepaid SIM would probably work.
The t-mobile.com checkout process slaps you with a 35.- activation fee at the end. Its possible that you got it waved somehow at the t-mobile store. But I wouldn't be surprised if you find it on your cell phone bill in a month
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lol you are right i was going to be charged an activation fee but they waived it and i canceled my data plan, and i can use the tab with no sim card at all just remove it and just use it via wifi, tried it with my vibrant and it works no issues.... now let the rooting and flashing begin..lol!!!

Well I called Verizon and they connected me to a guy from Samsung. I'm getting just the WiFi tablet )) great day for me
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I thought the WiFi-only tab is delayed until Jan 2011?

I'll show a picture Monday if my mom let's me have it. Hahah its a Christmas gift but I'm sure ill persuad her
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I got a pay as you go sim for 10 bucks so I'd not be faffing moving my card between my existing phone and the tab.
Working fine.
They tried to push me to sign up for a contract, but I held to my guns and turned to walk out. All good in the end.

I can confirm, I got my tab on day 1 with t mobile and they hooked me up with a $10 prepaid sim for data. 3g works.

T-mobile Monthly 4G

So I googled this without a clear answer.
My situation:
I just bought a used MT4G and a new sim starter kit.
Both of which will be here tomorrow morning in the mail.
My question is.... I did NOT buy a t-mobile pre-paid phone so I do NOT have "phone activation number"
Will I need to buy a cheap T-mo pre-paid phone just to use the phone activation number?
If it matters, I'm going for the $30 100/unlimited/unlimited
Thanks in advance.

Vonrottes said:
So I googled this without a clear answer.
My situation:
I just bought a used MT4G and a new sim starter kit.
Both of which will be here tomorrow morning in the mail.
My question is.... I did NOT buy a t-mobile pre-paid phone so I do NOT have "phone activation number"
Will I need to buy a cheap T-mo pre-paid phone just to use the phone activation number?
If it matters, I'm going for the $30 100/unlimited/unlimited
Thanks in advance.
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No. The SIM can be activated in any phone - as long as you have the activation kit, just follow the directions inside.
Curious, does asking T-Mobile give you a different answer?

As long as the phone will take the SIM you're fine.
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There should be an activation number/code included in the SIM package.
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I work currently work at T-Mobile. So here is the info.
What I do know is, you need a sim and a activation card. Did you pay anything for the starter kit? They usually charge $10 or so for the kit which consists of a sim card and an activation card with the value of $3.34.
If you didn't get the activation card, just go to Walmart.
You have to have the activation card to set it up online or Walmart can set it all up for you.

chrischoi said:
I work currently work at T-Mobile. So here is the info.
What I do know is, you need a sim and a activation card. Did you pay anything for the starter kit? They usually charge $10 or so for the kit which consists of a sim card and an activation card with the value of $3.34.
If you didn't get the activation card, just go to Walmart.
You have to have the activation card to set it up online or Walmart can set it all up for you.
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I just ordered this exact item from the site
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/T-Mobile-Prepaid-SIM-Activation-Kit

Chris, not to derail the thread but do you know which areas will get 1900 MHz first for 3/4g? Pm me if you want because I am stuck on edge.
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Vonrottes said:
I just ordered this exact item from the site
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/T-Mobile-Prepaid-SIM-Activation-Kit
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Includes 10 minutes starter airtime
Includes 10 minutes of starter airtime with nationwide calling, voicemail, messaging, and more.
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I assume this is the $3.34. The 10 minutes isn't tied to the sim card. It's the activation card.
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Chris, not to derail the thread but do you know which areas will get 1900 MHz first for 3/4g? Pm me if you want because I am stuck on edge.
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You're the second person to task me that. No idea.

chrischoi said:
I assume this is the $3.34. The 10 minutes isn't tied to the sim card. It's the activation card.
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Thank you for the help

Adding on, does anyone know if I can leave this $30 unlimited web, text/100 minutes for another carrier and then come back to it and still keep my number?
Basically, I port my current number to another carrier and then port it back to the $30 plan again? Is it possible?

vx117 said:
Adding on, does anyone know if I can leave this $30 unlimited web, text/100 minutes for another carrier and then come back to it and still keep my number?
Basically, I port my current number to another carrier and then port it back to the $30 plan again? Is it possible?
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I would think not
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*First 5GB at up to 4G speeds. New activations only. Available exclusively in-store at Walmart, on Walmart.com, and T-Mobile.com.
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Travelling to the US

I'm planning a trip to California in the near future, and because I live in Canada, I'm trying to plan everything out beforehand to cost me as little as possible. The main things that will probably cost me a ton are going to be text messaging and data.
I had read an article online that described how I could buy a prepaid SIM from AT&T and just use that because my phone is already unlocked (with rogers at the moment). Is this a viable solution? If it is, how would I order or buy a prepaid SIM before I leave?
Thanks. Any help is appreciated
Edit: I have a nexus s 19020A by the way
Edit: I'm guessing that I will also have to take on a US number. Is this correct?

I can only give my experience with 9020T on T-Mobile while I was there for a few days, which I guess won't really help you, but I'll share none-the-less.
If you are there for only a short while and have a T-Mobile compatible phone, it might be worth getting a SIM card (online if you can, cheaper), and purchase pay-by-the-day pre-paid plan. For $3 a day, you get unlimited talk/texts/data, which I thought was extremely useful during the days I spent there.

T-mobile is better and cheaper than AT&T. You will have an American phone number as long as you use and American SIM card.

I live in Winnipeg and I go down to the Minneapolis-area twice a year. I purchased a T-mobile SIM card, and for $2 a day went on the EDGE-speed unlimited calling/data plan. It literally is $2/day, and if you don't use it at all it doesn't charge you. It cost me $12 for the SIM, and that gave me $4 credit... although I think it might be more now (maybe $20). Data speeds were slow, but not unbearable (Google Maps worked really well, for example). Texting and calls throughout the US are included, unlimited, as is voicemail and call display.
Don't forget to sign up with Google Voice with your US number while you are down there, too!

gfinockio said:
I live in Winnipeg and I go down to the Minneapolis-area twice a year. I purchased a T-mobile SIM card, and for $2 a day went on the EDGE-speed unlimited calling/data plan. It literally is $2/day, and if you don't use it at all it doesn't charge you. It cost me $12 for the SIM, and that gave me $4 credit... although I think it might be more now (maybe $20). Data speeds were slow, but not unbearable (Google Maps worked really well, for example). Texting and calls throughout the US are included, unlimited, as is voicemail and call display.
Don't forget to sign up with Google Voice with your US number while you are down there, too!
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I'll definitely take that advice. Did you order the SIM to be sent to you or did you pick it up while you were there? I'll look into changing my current google voice number (I'm not sure if it can be done), but I have a ton of internet calling/texting apps on my tablet as it is. Did you use your nexus s?
thanks

does anyone have experience with ordering a t-mobile SIM to canada? I'm thinking I might go with the $3 per day unlimited plan just for convenience sake

hoponpop said:
does anyone have experience with ordering a t-mobile SIM to canada? I'm thinking I might go with the $3 per day unlimited plan just for convenience sake
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I would highly suggest picking one up when you go down - just pop into a T-Mobile store. They will give you a local number, etc.
The $2/day is EDGE speeds, but unlimited. $3 will give you 3G.

gfinockio said:
Don't forget to sign up with Google Voice with your US number while you are down there, too!
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Great tip, thanks

gfinockio said:
I would highly suggest picking one up when you go down - just pop into a T-Mobile store. They will give you a local number, etc.
The $2/day is EDGE speeds, but unlimited. $3 will give you 3G.
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I think i'll sign up for the $3 plan. You don't get charged if you aren't using the SIM, right? That way I can just leave it laying around until the next time I go to the states

Is there any expiration date for the SIM cards, T-mobile and AT&T? For I usually travel to US only about twice a year, if the SIM card expires in 3 or 6 months, then, it is not worthwhile to keep it. Thanks.

fieldside99 said:
Is there any expiration date for the SIM cards, T-mobile and AT&T? For I usually travel to US only about twice a year, if the SIM card expires in 3 or 6 months, then, it is not worthwhile to keep it. Thanks.
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You lose the number/time after 6 months... but you can add money online. I've gotten into the habit (just once so far) of adding $10 every 6 months to keep it active.

gfinockio said:
You lose the number/time after 6 months... but you can add money online. I've gotten into the habit (just once so far) of adding $10 every 6 months to keep it active.
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How much does it cost to reactivate if you lose your number? I'm thinking that I'll pick up a SIM when I go down there so I have some kind of phone capabilities and just pull it out of my phone when I get back to Canada. I'm guessing that I would only have to pay for the use I get out of it in the states and that I can pop it back in if I go back before I lose the number? Also, would any settings have to be changed on my phone or is it as simple as switching SIMs?

hoponpop said:
How much does it cost to reactivate if you lose your number? I'm thinking that I'll pick up a SIM when I go down there so I have some kind of phone capabilities and just pull it out of my phone when I get back to Canada. I'm guessing that I would only have to pay for the use I get out of it in the states and that I can pop it back in if I go back before I lose the number? Also, would any settings have to be changed on my phone or is it as simple as switching SIMs?
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You'd have to buy a new SIM, I think...

gfinockio said:
You'd have to buy a new SIM, I think...
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Okay. Everything else is right though?

[Q] Best Phone T-Mobile's Monthly4G Unlimited $30 Plan w/ Google Voice Free Tethering

Want to get T-Mobile's monthly4G $30 per month Unlimited web & text with 100 min. talk. First 5 GB at up to 4G speed and use google voice to make and receive calls and want to tether it for free to my laptop.
Is this still possible?
Would I need to root my phone?
Will this work better on some phones then others?
What should I look for in a phone and what's the best phone to get for implimenting this plan?

It sounded good until you said free tethering. Because if you visit related forums, you'll see that they've been shutting that down pretty hard, lately. You can pay them for it and it's still pretty cheap - but dunno if it's worth it for just 5Gb.
I have this plan on the Galaxy S3. Because I'm a cheap jerk. Best phone for you is whatever you want and meets your needs.
You'd have to root your phone to try tethering without paying for it - but it's not something I would count on since they are so quick to shut it down.

BentSpace said:
Want to get T-Mobile's monthly4G $30 per month Unlimited web & text with 100 min. talk. First 5 GB at up to 4G speed and use google voice to make and receive calls and want to tether it for free to my laptop.
Is this still possible?
Would I need to root my phone?
Will this work better on some phones then others?
What should I look for in a phone and what's the best phone to get for implimenting this plan?
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There's no tethering (plan available) on prepaid AFAIK (legally, anyway )
Sent from somewhere....if I could only remember where....

I'm on the $40 prepaid unlimited talk, text and and data for a work line. I have no issues tethering with my rooted phone for work. I'm running the cm10 hackfest.
I would never pay extra for the tethering. It's my data that I already paid for, I'll do whatever I want with it. Dunno if they throttle after a certain amount but I never go over 3gb
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ryanjv said:
I'm on the $40 prepaid unlimited talk, text and and data for a work line. I have no issues tethering with my rooted phone for work. I'm running the cm10 hackfest.
I would never pay extra for the tethering. It's my data that I already paid for, I'll do whatever I want with it. Dunno if they throttle after a certain amount but I never go over 3gb
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T-Mobile has a $40 plan now?

MrObvious said:
T-Mobile has a $40 plan now?
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Simple mobile maybe?
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It is possible to do everything you want, please contact me
BEST PLAN FROM T-MOBILE NO CONTRACT
$30/mo WEB EXCLUSIVE ONLY
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/monthly-4g-plans
100 Minutes Talk
Unlimited Data up to 5GB
Everyone, do some research before posting, please. Don't just throw out random carriers because you don't have an answer.

Where is tethering included in what you posted??
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Thank you. Just bought a Samsung Galaxy S2 from Walmart. They made me buy a $50 card with it, said it was their policy with the S2 but I also bought a $30 card, cause I just want the $30 plan. He said I had to activate it with the $50 plan to start, but could change it after the first month, but did not force me to activate in the store. So it possible to activate from the start with the $30 plan?

Yeah I don't see why you couldn't activate it with a $30 dollar plan.It pre-paid.
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BentSpace said:
Thank you. Just bought a Samsung Galaxy S2 from Walmart. They made me buy a $50 card with it, said it was their policy with the S2 but I also bought a $30 card, cause I just want the $30 plan. He said I had to activate it with the $50 plan to start, but could change it after the first month, but did not force me to activate in the store. So it possible to activate from the start with the $30 plan?
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Go online to T-Mobile.com and activate it there
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Simple mobile maybe?
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I haven't paid in a couple months since i only get it when i travel to the US for work. I've had this plan for over a year. It is now the $50/month plan, I guess the price has gone up. I'm surprised my "old" plan didn't grandfathered in. I guess i'm switching to the $3/day since i'm only there a week or two at a time.

30$ unlimited is online only. Therefore you need to buy it online unless you get a rep and have sob story to tell them that you didn't know, I'd like the promo, etc/

BentSpace said:
Thank you. Just bought a Samsung Galaxy S2 from Walmart. They made me buy a $50 card with it, said it was their policy with the S2 but I also bought a $30 card, cause I just want the $30 plan. He said I had to activate it with the $50 plan to start, but could change it after the first month, but did not force me to activate in the store. So it possible to activate from the start with the $30 plan?
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What carrier is it for

Yeah, this plan is for on-line or WAL-MART purchases. You could try to activate it that way, but I'm not sure it will work.
You cannot switch to this plan (new activations only) so it needs to be from the start.
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Yes, I activated my T-Mobile phone online with the $30 unlimited plan.

[Tutorial] How to get $30 prepaid plan with T-Mobile new activation

Note: - This guide only works for new T-Mobile prepaid activation and with T-Mobile HTC One device.
Introduction: T-Mobile has the hidden $30 prepaid plan that has 100 talk minutes, unlimited text and 5GB data with 4G speed. This is the cheapest plan for prepaid IMHO. I have tested the data speed in Rochester, MN (not a refarmed 1900Mhz area), and the results are 16Mps download and 5Mps upload. You can transfer your number from other carrier (Straight Talk etc.) with this new activation. There is no activation fee. I haven't experienced any drop call or technical issue. The coverage is really good in Minnesota.
What you need to get started:
1. Activation kit (aka sim card). You can buy the activation kit from T-Mobile or Bestbuy store for 15 bucks, then print out this template (Link: http://bit.ly/TMaxwM) and cut it to micro sim. Keep the simcard card or write down the simcard number.
2. Buy a T-Mobile refill card from Walmart/Bestbuy (Link: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Tmobile-30-Wireless-Airtime-Card/15443357) for first month. Keep the PIN number
3. A T-Mobile HTC One. You don't need to unlock the SIM. I paid full price for my device. It came flawlessly without any imperfections
Step-by-step process:
- Put the micro simcard that you cut (1) into the phone.
- In the activation kit, there is a activation card that has the activation code (11 digits number). You need this number.
- Go to www.t-mobile.com/prepaidactivation and follow the instruction (you simply put the simcard number and activation code)
(Note: if you don't have the device yet, you can type 9999999999)
- If you need to port your number from other carrier, don't forget to click on the option on the right. It took me 7-8 hours to get my number ported from ST to T-Mobile.
(Note: For Straight Talk Bring Your Own Device users, the account number is the simcard number from ST)
- After you submit, you now can choose your plan. Pick the $30 plan for 100 minutes + Unlimited text/data (5G with 4G speed).
- The last step is to fund your account for the first month. Take the PIN number from the refill card (2) and type it in.
Then, you are done. T-Mobile will send a confirmation email after you finish the process. If you choose a new number, you can use it instantly. If you want to port your number, it will take no more than 24 hours to get the number ported.
If you have any problem or concern with the porting process, call this number 877-789-3106. This is the T-Mobile department in charge for porting number. They can assist you and tell you when your number is ready to use. :good:
Enjoy your new phone and awesome (but affordable) service with T-Mobile :laugh:
P/S: My device came with locked bootloader. I followed this instruction (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265618) to unlock bootloader/ flash new recovery and new ROM. I am using ARHD 8.1 ROM, and it works perfectly on T-Mobile. The Wifi calling feature is working with this ROM too. Many thanks to mike1986

holy crap is this real?

nuggstein said:
holy crap is this real?
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Yeah man, 100% real

Wish existing customers could switch. Good info op!
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Great post! I got the $30 prepaid plan with the 64gb Developer Edition and I am loving it.
Speeds are excellent eventhough I am not in an LTE city. Way faster than the crappy speeds I was getting under Sprint.
So happy I just ditched them to get away from Contracts forever!!
Got a $100 bill for the ETF which will be canceled out by the $100 Visa Giftcard from the HTC "buyback program" my old GS2.
Perfect!!

You can also buy the refill card from Amazon for cheap :laugh:

Is there anyway to do this if I'm already a T-Mobile customer?
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nav525 said:
Is there anyway to do this if I'm already a T-Mobile customer?
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It is possible if you activate an independent line with a new number.

AirSupply said:
You can also buy the refill card from Amazon for cheap :laugh:
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are you talking abou the tmobile $30 pay as you go refill card? the one that's only being sold by third-party sellers? it's like 25 bucks and i'm not sure how legit..

legit im currently paying 104 after tax with att, i honestly love the service and lte speeds but damm 30 dollars!!

bloggert said:
are you talking abou the tmobile $30 pay as you go refill card? the one that's only being sold by third-party sellers? it's like 25 bucks and i'm not sure how legit..
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I am unsure about the 3rd party sellers whom are selling the refill card on Amazon. Some of them don't have any feedbacks, but couple of them have more than 100 feedbacks from last year. You buy at your own risk though

I am definitely interested in doing this! Thanks so much for making this guide. Can you tell me where you bought your phone and how much it cost? I was planning on getting the Dev edition, but I'm not in a refarmed area so I need the 1700 mhz band ability. Where's the best/cheapest place to buy the T-Mobile version without a contract?
Also, did you unlock the bootloader/ flash new recovery and new ROM before or after activating it?
Lastly, how did you get the wifi calling to work? That would help a lot since I would only have 100minutes. Is it an app or...?
Thanks!

jpzsports said:
I am definitely interested in doing this! Thanks so much for making this guide. Can you tell me where you bought your phone and how much it cost? I was planning on getting the Dev edition, but I'm not in a refarmed area so I need the 1700 mhz band ability. Where's the best/cheapest place to buy the T-Mobile version without a contract?
Also, did you unlock the bootloader/ flash new recovery and new ROM before or after activating it?
Lastly, how did you get the wifi calling to work? That would help a lot since I would only have 100minutes. Is it an app or...?
Thanks!
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- I bought it directly from T-Mobile via telesale. Price is $580 + tax + shipping (if you choose overnight).
- I unlocked and flashed new ROM right after I activated the prepaid account.
- Wifi calling works immediately after your account is activated.
- I have used GrooveIP to make phone call on wifi or 4G network. It uses Google Voice number

how much?
How much for the total of your htc one tmobile?

blackangst said:
Wish existing customers could switch. Good info op!
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nav525 said:
Is there anyway to do this if I'm already a T-Mobile customer?
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Guys, I would suggest you port your number to Google Voice. Then you can port it back to Tmobile after you start the new $30 a month prepaid account. Or you could keep the number with Google Voice if you like.
Either way, it's a way to keep your number.
Here is a really informative thread on this plan: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646755
That thread is for the Galaxy Nexus and this plan, but there still is a ton of relevant info there.
Also, I recommend Callingmart for your refills. Here's a link:
http://www.callingmart.com/

AirSupply said:
- I bought it directly from T-Mobile via telesale. Price is $580 + tax + shipping (if you choose overnight).
- I unlocked and flashed new ROM right after I activated the prepaid account.
- Wifi calling works immediately after your account is activated.
- I have used GrooveIP to make phone call on wifi or 4G network. It uses Google Voice number
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I just purchased the HTC One over the phone. They had to put me on the $50 postpaid plan to start, in order for me to purchase the phone, but said I could switch to prepaid when I receive the phone. I'll call them once the phone arrives. Do you think I'll be able to switch to prepaid with the SIM card that comes with the phone, or will I need to purchase the prepaid SIM card from T-Mobile's website?

jpzsports said:
I just purchased the HTC One over the phone. They had to put me on the $50 postpaid plan to start, in order for me to purchase the phone, but said I could switch to prepaid when I receive the phone. I'll call them once the phone arrives. Do you think I'll be able to switch to prepaid with the SIM card that comes with the phone, or will I need to purchase the prepaid SIM card from T-Mobile's website?
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Did you pay full price for the phone? If yes, once you receive the device, don't use the SIM that comes with it. Call Customer Service to close your account and follow my instruction.

AirSupply said:
Did you pay full price for the phone? If yes, once you receive the device, don't use the SIM that comes with it. Call Customer Service to close your account and follow my instruction.
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Yes I did pay full price. So I should just immediately call and cancel the postpaid plan before I use that SIM and they won't charge me the $50? And I should buy the Prepaid SIM kit and just go to the online prepaid activation site?

I did this a month ago with my HTC One. Bought the phone from T-Mobile store, paid it in full, signed up for the cheapest post-paid plan, the $50 one. I also paid for that at the same time as the phone. I was running off of that plan for about 6 hours and then I called T-Mobile to get switched to the $30 5gb plan. After about 10 minutes of talking to the low-level customer service rep, they were saying I couldn't switch to the plan because it is technically Walmart's plan and not T-Mobile's. I knew it was completely not true, so I spoke to that person's supervisor and he immediately switched me over to the $30 plan, with maybe a couple of minutes of switching time after the phone call. After that, all was good, my original $50 payment was still valid and it was used by the $30 plan, so I had a $20 remaining balance in my account that I use in case I go over my minutes. After you go over your 100 minutes, it's 10cents a minute after that so long as you have money in your T-Mobile account. My first month of the service is about to be over in 4 days and I only spent $6 (60 minutes) of my $20 balance on my account.
So for entire bill for the first month will be under $40 assuming I don't talk on the phone for more than 40 minutes between now and Friday 5/24.
* I also went out of town to bumblef*ck North Carolina and I was getting zero service in the mountains, like everyone else, but slightly worse service where AT&T users were getting data and I wasn't. But that all changed when I had WiFi calling in the cabin, and nobody else had that option. So I was still gettings calls and texts, whereas everyone else had to wait until they were on the drive home and got service again.

Syn Ack said:
I did this a month ago with my HTC One. Bought the phone from T-Mobile store, paid it in full, signed up for the cheapest post-paid plan, the $50 one. I also paid for that at the same time as the phone. I was running off of that plan for about 6 hours and then I called T-Mobile to get switched to the $30 5gb plan. After about 10 minutes of talking to the low-level customer service rep, they were saying I couldn't switch to the plan because it is technically Walmart's plan and not T-Mobile's. I knew it was completely not true, so I spoke to that person's supervisor and he immediately switched me over to the $30 plan, with maybe a couple of minutes of switching time after the phone call. After that, all was good, my original $50 payment was still valid and it was used by the $30 plan, so I had a $20 remaining balance in my account that I use in case I go over my minutes. After you go over your 100 minutes, it's 10cents a minute after that so long as you have money in your T-Mobile account. My first month of the service is about to be over in 4 days and I only spent $6 (60 minutes) of my $20 balance on my account.
So for entire bill for the first month will be under $40 assuming I don't talk on the phone for more than 40 minutes between now and Friday 5/24.
* I also went out of town to bumblef*ck North Carolina and I was getting zero service in the mountains, like everyone else, but slightly worse service where AT&T users were getting data and I wasn't. But that all changed when I had WiFi calling in the cabin, and nobody else had that option. So I was still gettings calls and texts, whereas everyone else had to wait until they were on the drive home and got service again.
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Thanks for the reply! Glad to hear it's working well for you. So you seemed to be able to switch from postpaid to prepaid over the phone even with the regular SIM card. I already bought the prepaid SIM kit so I'll probably just go straight through activating with that SIM and not even use the SIM that comes with the phone. I should probably also call to cancel the postpaid account just in case. Hopefully it will all go smoothly and I'll have the $30 plan on the HTC One and be able to transfer my phone number.
That's great to hear about the Wifi calling feature too. So it allows for calls and texts? That's great to hear if I'm in an area with no coverage. When I'm at home, should I also use wifi calling? Better voice quality?