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So I got my Vibrant and used t-mobile and loved the service but unfortunately I got it just before a change to pricing plans and now I have some other options. I am actually considering moving to Simple Mobile, right now they will give a 3g Unlimited talk/text/web for 50 a month (no clue data cap but I do mostly wifi at home and avg 2-3gb streaming at most). Comparing plans and coverage It looks like Simple Mobile might be a good option for me right now but I just found out about them today at the mall.
So the first thought I had was to come here and see if others have any experience with the Vibrant on their network and if so how it worked out for them. So what do you guys/gals think of them?
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Simple Mobile is really good.... its month to month so no contracts...just bring your vibrant and buy the sim card and plan and ur set. Ive been using simple mobile for about 4-5 months using the unlimited everything for $60 and had no problems once you set the APN settings. If you tend to flash roms all the time, you should download an app called APN Backup and once you set the APN you want on the phone, you can back it up for easy restore after you flash a new rom.
In MMSC replace h**p with http
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APN Settings:
Name: Simple Mobile
APN: simple
Proxy: 216.155.165.050
Port: 8080
MMSC: h**p://smpl.mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: 216.155.165.050
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 310
MNC:260
APN type: internet + mms
Any data cap?
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Simple Mobile runs on T-Mobile's network, so you get the same coverage. They don't tell you but there's a 1GB data cap. If you go over it several times, they cut off your service.
Product F(RED) said:
Simple Mobile runs on T-Mobile's network, so you get the same coverage. They don't tell you but there's a 1GB data cap. If you go over it several times, they cut off your service.
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Wow that sucks
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So if I have gotten to where I use the data away from WiFi only on rare occasion the data cap would not be a factor. thinking I might give it a try, if i don't like it i don't have to "re-up" i guess. anyone else have anything to say about them?
If you want unlimited data, you need to go with Sprint. They're the only carrier that actually offers unlimited Data.
Also, Sprint is pushing to remove bloatware from their devices, something the other carriers won't even think of (and that's a factor for some people).
Don't even think about it.
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unknownnoob said:
Simple Mobile is really good.... its month to month so no contracts...just bring your vibrant and buy the sim card and plan and ur set. Ive been using simple mobile for about 4-5 months using the unlimited everything for $60 and had no problems once you set the APN settings. If you tend to flash roms all the time, you should download an app called APN Backup and once you set the APN you want on the phone, you can back it up for easy restore after you flash a new rom.
In MMSC replace h**p with http
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APN Settings:
Name: Simple Mobile
APN: simple
Proxy: 216.155.165.050
Port: 8080
MMSC: h**p://smpl.mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: 216.155.165.050
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 310
MNC:260
APN type: internet + mms
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What he said... only I've only been trying it for about 2 weeks. So far I've found that T-Mobile's 3G/4G networks are juuuuust out of range of my house. The 2G speeds seem better than ATT though as long as I stay on the device and don't try any ToS violations with the laptop. The data caps don't thrill me either but as was said they all have them. I'll just have to go to Starbucks to download my Linux distros I like to play with.
Does anyone know if you gotta be unlocked for this? ??
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younix258 said:
Does anyone know if you gotta be unlocked for this? ??
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Nope. Any tmobile branded phone will do.
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Don't know if this was said or not, but Simple Mobile operates using tmobile's towers, which is why 4G/3G works on the phones from Tmo. Tmobile doesnt own them, unlike Boost Mobile+Sprint which are actually together.
Anybody know if I have a tmobile branded phone, will I be able to get 3g with the $50 plan?
Dattack said:
Anybody know if I have a tmobile branded phone, will I be able to get 3g with the $50 plan?
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If you have a T-Mobile branded phone or phone that supports 850/1900 MHz (both), you should get 3G. 4G (HSPA+, which is really also 3G) is 1700 MHz/2100 MHz.
I just realized that after going into the tmobile store they have a $50 plan prepaid also for unlimited (up to 2gb).
Dattack said:
I just realized that after going into the tmobile store they have a $50 plan prepaid also for unlimited (up to 2gb).
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You can go past 2GB, but they'll throttle you to EDGE speeds and sometimes slower for the rest of the billing cycle if you do.
Product F(RED) said:
You can go past 2GB, but they'll throttle you to EDGE speeds and sometimes slower for the rest of the billing cycle if you do.
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It's pretty much the same as simple mobile. I usually use only around 2gb anyways and i love the wificalling feature.
Dattack said:
It's pretty much the same as simple mobile. I usually use only around 2gb anyways and i love the wificalling feature.
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Actually I read somewhere that buried in the fine print, Simple Mobile reserves the right to terminate your number if you keep going past 1GB of data a month.
I was with simple mobile for two months and it was painful. I just loved being threatened every day to have my account suspended because I hit the 2gb limit in the last week of both my months. Texts from them everyday. I don't teather either.
Plus I had to hack the mms apk to have the user agent changed for it to work. They never tell you they block it without the hack. They just keep you trying same settings over and over. Did the hack and default apn worked work mms immediately.
I am with t mobile prepaid and much happier. More data I barely even get close to capping and better customer service.
Simple mobile didn't even care to try keep me when I had then verify my account info so I could do a transfer. They asked me why I wanted to verify it. Stop I told them
With calling mart discounts I only pay 4-5 bucks more. At most.
I have AT&T and I just got the Nexus 4. My previous phone was the Samsung Galaxy S II and I was getting data speeds of about 8Mbps. Now that I switched to the Nexus 4 it is acting like I am capped. I am getting data speeds of 7kbs down and 1.2Mbs down. For some reason every speed test I run results in 7Kbps down.
Why is this happening? On the galaxy S II I could flash different modems. Does the Nexus 4 have modems and could that be my problem?
Do a little searching and you will find your answer. I recently made a thread about this myself.
It has to do with the way the Nexus 4 shows up in AT&T's system. Call them and tell them you just switched to a Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (an LTE phone) and give them this IMEI: 357288040480105. They will reprovision your data to the fastest allowed speeds including LTE and HSPA+ when LTE isn't available. After you get off the phone with them go to you APN settings page and go here. Add the APN 3 on that page and combine APN 5 with it (MMS). Delete any other APNs you have after you save that one. Restart your phone and you'll be good to go!
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Do a little searching and you will find your answer. I recently made a thread about this myself.
It has to do with the way the Nexus 4 shows up in AT&T's system. Call them and tell them you just switched to a Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (an LTE phone) and give them this IMEI: 357288040480105. They will reprovision your data to the fastest allowed speeds including LTE and HSPA+ when LTE isn't available. After you get off the phone with them go to you APN settings page and go here. Add the APN 3 on that page and combine APN 5 with it (MMS). Delete any other APNs you have after you save that one. Restart your phone and you'll be good to go!
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You're a Godsend.
I'm still deciding on if I'm going to use my N4 on T-Mobile or AT&T, but if I can get those mythical 20-30MB download speeds that I've seen some people with their N4 on AT&T, I'm going there.
spitefulcheerio said:
Do a little searching and you will find your answer. I recently made a thread about this myself.
It has to do with the way the Nexus 4 shows up in AT&T's system. Call them and tell them you just switched to a Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (an LTE phone) and give them this IMEI: 357288040480105. They will reprovision your data to the fastest allowed speeds including LTE and HSPA+ when LTE isn't available. After you get off the phone with them go to you APN settings page and go here. Add the APN 3 on that page and combine APN 5 with it (MMS). Delete any other APNs you have after you save that one. Restart your phone and you'll be good to go!
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Why do I give them that IMEI? Can I not just tell them I got the Nexus 4 or do I need to lie and tell them I have the Skyrocket?
morejaylesswar said:
You're a Godsend.
I'm still deciding on if I'm going to use my N4 on T-Mobile or AT&T, but if I can get those mythical 20-30MB download speeds that I've seen some people with their N4 on AT&T, I'm going there.
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If I helped you out, hitting the Thanks button would be awesome
jedinegotiator said:
Why do I give them that IMEI? Can I not just tell them I got the Nexus 4 or do I need to lie and tell them I have the Skyrocket?
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I explained it in depth in the message I sent to you. Basically it has to do with AT&T not having our phone in their system so they drop us onto a ****ty standard 3G plan.
jedinegotiator said:
Why do I give them that IMEI? Can I not just tell them I got the Nexus 4 or do I need to lie and tell them I have the Skyrocket?
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Its not about lying to them, its about their system needs an IMEI to determine what plan to put on your account, i.e. the reps cant just 'pick' from a list of data plans, they input an IMEI and the system tells them 'you get this plan'. You need to have a smartphone 4G or LTE dataplan on your account to get faster speeds.
Obligatory:
http://gdgt.com/discuss/how-i-was-finally-provisioned-for-4g-on-my-atandt-galaxy-nexus-i8z/
Just create your own "4G" IMEI, call AT&T, give it to them, reboot, enjoy HSPA+.
spitefulcheerio said:
Do a little searching and you will find your answer. I recently made a thread about this myself.
It has to do with the way the Nexus 4 shows up in AT&T's system. Call them and tell them you just switched to a Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (an LTE phone) and give them this IMEI: 357288040480105. They will reprovision your data to the fastest allowed speeds including LTE and HSPA+ when LTE isn't available. After you get off the phone with them go to you APN settings page and go here. Add the APN 3 on that page and combine APN 5 with it (MMS). Delete any other APNs you have after you save that one. Restart your phone and you'll be good to go!
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Thanks for the info. Actually the same thing is happening to me but in tmob. Any ideas or help there?
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spitefulcheerio said:
Do a little searching and you will find your answer. I recently made a thread about this myself.
It has to do with the way the Nexus 4 shows up in AT&T's system. Call them and tell them you just switched to a Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (an LTE phone) and give them this IMEI: 357288040480105. They will reprovision your data to the fastest allowed speeds including LTE and HSPA+ when LTE isn't available. After you get off the phone with them go to you APN settings page and go here. Add the APN 3 on that page and combine APN 5 with it (MMS). Delete any other APNs you have after you save that one. Restart your phone and you'll be good to go!
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AT&T is catching on.
Pat Simpson: So, I see on the internet that IMEI is the one to give AT&T to get a Nexus to work on our network.
Me: Yes.
Pat Simpson: Well, AT&T is trying to make our network more compatible with Non-AT&T phones. But we are getting inundated with these requests and have been told not try to correct the accounts by putting false information in the system.
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Dammit!
Does this apply to T-Mobile also?
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pistonrod said:
AT&T is catching on.
Dammit!
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I took the IMEI number to the AT&T store and they were able to put me on a 4G LTE plan. :good:
I would suggest going to an AT&T store to do this now. They want to sit back and rob us of our full experience with their network
If you're on TMobile, try the APNs found here. They may work, they may not work. Also, go into your MyTmobile account and make sure your phone is listed as a Nexus 4
Should I call At&t?
Hi Guys,
I am getting on avg 6mb down and 1.5 up is that normal for HSPA+ in the Boston area? The phone does change to HSPA+15 when data is being used.
If this is normal or "good" should I bother with calling At&t and change my imei back to my old Inspire 4G?
Thanks for you help on this....
After calling AT&T wireless and providing them an IMEI number for a 4G LTE device, and created a new APN (Listed below are the settings), my device is working amazingly better. Not only is the Speedtest.net app working perfect now, I am now reaching download speeds of 9359 kbps, and upload speeds of 608 kbps.
APN Settings:
Name: AT&T HSPA+
APN: pta (NOTE: IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN LTE PLAN, CHANGE THIS TO "PHONE")
Proxy: Not set
Port: Not set
Username: Not set
Password: Not set
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS port: 80 (NOTE: IF MMS ISN'T WORKING, CHANGE THIS TO "8080")
MCC: 310
MNC 410
Authentication type: Not set
APN type: default,admin,fota,mms,supl,hipri
APN protocol: IPv4/IPv6
APN roaming protocol: IPv4/IPv6
Bearer: Unspecified
Hope this helps folks who are having data speed issues.
Matt
fsufan1200 said:
After calling AT&T wireless and providing them an IMEI number for a 4G LTE device, and created a new APN (Listed below are the settings), my device is working amazingly better. Not only is the Speedtest.net app working perfect now, I am now reaching download speeds of 9359 kbps, and upload speeds of 608 kbps.
APN Settings:
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Hope this helps folks who are having data speed issues.
Matt
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Hey guys. I have the same problem, my Nexus shows me 3 kB/s download speed — which is slow even by 1996 year standards. I'm using prepaid $25 plan with a data package on it. I wonder, would this «new IMEI» trick work with my prepaid plan? Or have I switch to a slavery commitment plan first? Please answer because this is the only thread on the internet I have found with some sense on the topic. Thanks.
monster598 said:
Hi Guys,
I am getting on avg 6mb down and 1.5 up is that normal for HSPA+ in the Boston area? The phone does change to HSPA+15 when data is being used.
If this is normal or "good" should I bother with calling At&t and change my imei back to my old Inspire 4G?
Thanks for you help on this....
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That sounds about right for AT&T HSPA+.
monster598 said:
Hi Guys,
I am getting on avg 6mb down and 1.5 up is that normal for HSPA+ in the Boston area? The phone does change to HSPA+15 when data is being used.
If this is normal or "good" should I bother with calling At&t and change my imei back to my old Inspire 4G?
Thanks for you help on this....
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Ajfink said:
That sounds about right for AT&T HSPA+.
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Agreed. My speeds are similar.
pistonrod said:
Agreed. My speeds are similar.
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Just curious how are you guys testing your speed because whatever app i use fails when i look at my settings though it says hspa 10, hspa +15 mostly hspa 10
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fsufan1200 said:
After calling AT&T wireless and providing them an IMEI number for a 4G LTE device, and created a new APN (Listed below are the settings), my device is working amazingly better. Not only is the Speedtest.net app working perfect now, I am now reaching download speeds of 9359 kbps, and upload speeds of 608 kbps.
APN Settings:
Name: AT&T HSPA+
APN: pta (NOTE: IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN LTE PLAN, CHANGE THIS TO "PHONE")
Proxy: Not set
Port: Not set
Username: Not set
Password: Not set
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS port: 80 (NOTE: IF MMS ISN'T WORKING, CHANGE THIS TO "8080")
MCC: 310
MNC 410
Authentication type: Not set
APN type: default,admin,fota,mms,supl,hipri
APN protocol: IPv4/IPv6
APN roaming protocol: IPv4/IPv6
Bearer: Unspecified
Hope this helps folks who are having data speed issues.
Matt
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This doesn't work, I have a 4g provisioned plan and my phone keeps connecting and disconnecting from hspa plus over and over again. I cannot get 1 damn APN to work the correct way with AT&T. I've had issue after issue and no fix. I cannot get this connection issue corrected. I've had an LTE plan with LTE APN nothing, a 4G plan with 4G APN and nothing. The only thing that works is the default settings but speed test errors so I'm not even sure what speeds that is now.
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This doesn't work, I have a 4g provisioned plan and my phone keeps connecting and disconnecting from hspa plus over and over again. I cannot get 1 damn APN to work the correct way with AT&T. I've had issue after issue and no fix. I cannot get this connection issue corrected. I've had an LTE plan with LTE APN nothing, a 4G plan with 4G APN and nothing. The only thing that works is the default settings but speed test errors so I'm not even sure what speeds that is now.
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Welcome to the club i dont feel im getting horrible speeds im just not sure if im getting what im paying for bc i can't Guage my data speed
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I'm having a nightmare here. I used GiffGaff for a few months with my Nexus 4, and had tremendous speeds. However, I saw a great deal with T-Mobile so I ended up switching over, and it's been nothing but problems. My download speeds are around 10kbps and 300kbps (even when I have full "H"signal) at its highest, while upload speeds can be over 1mbps.
I've tried resetting the APNs to default and taking the SIM out, but that hasn't changed anything. When I moved over I ported my old number onto the T-Mobile SIM. the downside of this is that when I go into SIM Tool Kit and try to request it to send internet settings, it doesn't come through - I think this is because the phone number shown in "about phone" in the settings, and the one that is presumable still saved on the SIM, is still the number that was originally on it, and I think that's where the messages are being sent to.
So, I wondered if any UK users on T-Mobile are able to get decent download speeds on their Nexus 4, and if so, could they share their settings? I always have full H signal, and I live in the heart of Manchester city centre - hardly a rural retreat with no signal. It's been like this for a week now. I'm planning on ringing them up, but I'm not sure what they could do other than get me to change the APN settings.
Any help is appreciated! Current APN settings are:
Name: T-Mobile UK
APN: general.t-mobile.uk
Proxy: Not set
Port: Not Set
Username: t-mobile
Password: ** (I think this is "tm")
Server: Not set
MMSC: http://mmsc.t-mobile.co.uk:8002
MMS proxy: 149.254.201.135
MMS Port: 8080
MCC: 234
MNC: 30
Authenticationo type: Not Set
ANY type: default,supl,mms
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
I have exactly the same settings and can get speeds around 15Mbps.
I thought as much... So... Any other suggestions? Is it possible it could be a dodgy SIM card? But then it does connect even though it's really slow... Surely of it was broken it wouldn't connect at all?
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Not sure if it's any help but the authentication type should be PAP
Also, is it normal to have default, supl, mss apn in one setting?
On o2 I have 2 apn's - one for default, supl and one for mms
WastedJoker said:
Not sure if it's any help but the authentication type should be PAP
Also, is it normal to have default, supl, mss apn in one setting?
On o2 I have 2 apn's - one for default, supl and one for mms
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I can't believe it, that actually seemed to work! I just hit 5mbps on a speed test for the first time with this sim! It hadn't even hit 500kbps before!
With regards to your second point, t mobile sent me a test MMS, and I could see the picture fine, so I don't think I need to split out my apns.
I'll see how I get on anyway. One final question, I do need data roaming switched on to access the Orange 3G signal right?
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phil35 said:
One final question, I do need data roaming switched on to access the Orange 3G signal right?
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No
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Interesting. I only ask because I read it here:
http://support.t-mobile.co.uk/help-...at=PICKING_UP_ORANGE_SIGNAL_DEVICE_FAQS&tab=3
I'll leave it on for the minute and see if I notice it ever switch into roaming mode.
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I remember when I used to be with t mobile and they had just started signal sharing with orange. When it switched to orange signal, a little "R" appeared to show that it was roaming onto a different network. Has the way they do the sharing totally changed now if data roaming isn't needed to get Orange 3g signal?
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phil35 said:
I'm having a nightmare here. I used GiffGaff for a few months with my Nexus 4, and had tremendous speeds. However, I saw a great deal with T-Mobile so I ended up switching over, and it's been nothing but problems. My download speeds are around 10kbps and 300kbps (even when I have full "H"signal) at its highest, while upload speeds can be over 1mbps.
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More than one month ago I found a quite interesting offer in T-Mobile, a cheap one and I thought I will sign a contract... why not. I had a contract before, I had nothing but problems with them... I have tried once more. T-Mobile wasn't able to give me a proper price for first bill, I spent hours, going to the store and calling to customer service. Nothing but nightmare... no more, no less.
For my Nexus 4 I have simcard from 3-UK Network. My best speed was 22Mbps - sometimes, during the day speed obviously being dropped to 5-10 Mbps... Just a minute ago, I had tested - 12 Mbps. 3 giving what I need - unlimited internet usage - truly one.
I barely get 1.2Mbps from o2 even when my signal strength is full Was the same on my S2 and now N4.
Never had roaming switched on and seem to spend most of my time on the orange signal. Don't notice any speed difference between the 2. Although the other day I got 20000kbps download speed when sat near a transmitter. I'm currently using the EE APN settings.
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Just for proof here is one I just did
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And you have a T-Mobile sim yeah? Can you tell me your EE APN settings please? I'm still having problems over here.
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Yes its a T-Mobile sim.
APN - everywhere
User - eesecure
Pass - secure
Everything else unchanged.
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Using the everywhere settings I get 11mbps down. I only get 6mbps using t- mobile APN so thanks for that
fridgeman said:
Yes its a T-Mobile sim.
APN - everywhere
User - eesecure
Pass - secure
Everything else unchanged.
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This. But no user or pass, just everywhere as apn. That's all, works on both Orange and T-Mo
Anyone using att/straight talk ?
What are your APN settings ?
My data is unbearable Slow!
I have to use WiFi to do anything!
On my old HTC inspire I avg 5-7down...
This is in the USA Kansas area
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Are you sure you have 4G (HSPA+) or even 3G AT&T service for that matter in your area? A lot of rural areas are only 2G on AT&T's network. And a word of advice on ST AT&T running a lot of speedtests in one day will cause you to go over their daily limit resulting in you getting throttled down to 2G speeds for the reminder of your month. The daily limit is somewhere between 50 and 100 MB and one speedtest alone can use up to 12MB. People also report being throttled after hitting 1.5GB of usage in a month.
Edit: sorry just saw the H in your picture so it would appear you might be throttled by AT&T if your settings are right. Not sure if the H would still show up if your throttled as I've never had it happen to me. So not really sure.
Here are the APN settings I use
Name: StraightTalk
APN: att.mvno
Proxy: Not set
Port: 80
Username: Not set
Password: Not set
Server: Not set
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMSC proxy: 66.209.11.33
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication Type: Not set
APN type: Not set
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
APN enable/disable: APN enabled (tick mark checked but grayed out anyways)
Bearer: Unspecified
myturbo1 said:
Anyone using att/straight talk ?
What are your APN settings ?
My data is unbearable Slow!
I have to use WiFi to do anything!
On my old HTC inspire I avg 5-7down...
This is in the USA Kansas area
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Are you on AT&T SIM, or T-Mobile SIM?
First, I would go to APN settings and try "Reset to defaults" from the options menu.
If you still have issues check the settings against http://www.straighttalksim.com/support.php #4 Update Settings.
Lastly, check one of the many threads already posted in the Nexus 4 General forms;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996686
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2120957
Yep have the same settings.
Att yes said that in first post... Also said what speeds I avg on last phone . in same exact area
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myturbo1 said:
Yep have the same settings.
Att yes said that in first post... Also said what speeds I avg on last phone . in same exact area
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Then I would think you're being throttled.
That's horrible then. I've only used a total of 663Mb of data (3g/4g) .. Use WiFi mostly
I think I need to contact straight talk then.
I would use T-Mobile Sim . but about 4yrs ago I had T-Mobile. & It sucked in my area
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I have confirmed calls from straight talk.
I am throttled to 0.26 MBS (avg)
They are now throttling after 1gb or a unsaid amount per day.
Paying your bill will not lift this.
Supposedly letting your service expire. Then paying your bill will lift the throttle until the limit is hit.
I am getting a T-Mobile Sim to try now.
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Just for a call threatening to shut off my service.
This is fn bullshish !
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i think AT&T has been tightening the reigns for their MVNOs. pretty much all of the ones that offered unlimited are now suddenly limited.
I told straight talk they need to send me a T-Mobile sim card for free. Lol
If they don't. I will be dropping my service!
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I dumped ST and went with AT&T's own GoPhone plan for $50 a month. Its only 1 GB of data a month but at least I know the limit and its not some arbitrary number. Plus I was afraid of losing my phone number which I ported to ST for violating some obscure rule of theirs like streaming video. Also their customer service is abysmal to say the least. Would love to go to T-Mobile but it sucks everywhere in Michigan and their new LTE ain't going to fix that as the state is 99% rural and will never get it let alone HSPA.
is there a way to bypass throttle?
So I have seen in some threads that turning data on and off as well as airplane mode tricks the system. But it does not work for me. Any one know how to do this and how can I stop them from knowing how much data I'm using?
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30gb this month so far and still getting 14mbps
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Lol nice..
Ajay note their is no way to "trick the system"
Your just sol
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kzoodroid said:
I dumped ST and went with AT&T's own GoPhone plan for $50 a month. Its only 1 GB of data a month but at least I know the limit and its not some arbitrary number. Plus I was afraid of losing my phone number which I ported to ST for violating some obscure rule of theirs like streaming video. Also their customer service is abysmal to say the least. Would love to go to T-Mobile but it sucks everywhere in Michigan and their new LTE ain't going to fix that as the state is 99% rural and will never get it let alone HSPA.
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i was looking into this. is there a way to sign up for the gophone online at the $50 rate ($25 monthly plan + $25 1GB data)?
if not, how would i go about arranging this?
After allot of calls & me complaining
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I got my Nexus 4 last week and used my nano sim from my iPhone 5 using a adapter. I was getting around 1-2Meg down on most speed test.. Sometimes I would get 5-7Meg. However, lately it has been around 800kbs. I took my phone into AT&T and they didn't really know what was going on or had anything to say.. They gave me a MicroSim and changed my phone from "SkyRocket" to "Nexus 4" in the system. It seems after that.. that is when I can't get above 70K down on speed test. Any idea what I can try to do?
My APN settings are,
Name: AT&T HSPA+ (this can be whatever you like)
APN: phone
mmsc: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
mms proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS port: 80
APN type: default,supl,mms,hipri
ATT probably has your data partitioned incorrectly. YOu are no longer on an "4g" plan. There is a thread in either this section or general section on specific ATT issues. Would take a look at that thread.
hope that helps
edit here is the link. i would suspect when they gave you the new card and updated your device in their system is when it got worse for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2139537
Thanks.. I just got off the phone with FOUR different ATT people and still can't get anything work.. none of them have even heard of a Nexus 4.. I am cancelling my contract and going to T-Mobile..
lol it's funny how none of them heard of the nexus 4. Ive applied so many times and they never hired me. -.-. W.e Im with solavei now.
I thought this issue would be an APN thing. Guess not. Now one thing to look at is Coverage. Hopefully you'll be happy.
If you want, Join solavei. We're a Tmobile MVNO with some differences. We have 4GB HSPA+ speeds and the rest is EDGE (compared to many who offer 2GB of HSPA+) and LTE APN is in the works. Of course unlimited talk and text. And another thing we have is conditional call forwarding which many other MVNOs dont have and that allows your calls to be forwarded. That allows me to use Youmail Visual Voicemail or Google voice for others. All for $49 + Taxes or free if you want.
Yes we are MLM but you don't have to do it if you dont want to.
What ever you choose, Hope you are satisfied