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hey all, i was wondering if anyone had any information on the SGSII potentially coming to T-Mobile in the US. I read online that we might not get an actual SGSII and the we might get the Hercules and i've also heard that the Hercules will be the T-Mo version of the SGSII. I really would love to get one so i'm just hoping that they come stateside.
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Havent heard of anything for tmobile, just sprint/bell and possibly att lte sgs2.
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hey all, i was wondering if anyone had any information on the SGSII potentially coming to T-Mobile in the US. I read online that we might not get an actual SGSII and the we might get the Hercules and i've also heard that the Hercules will be the T-Mo version of the SGSII. I really would love to get one so i'm just hoping that they come stateside.
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The Hercules is a variant of the U.S. market Infuse with a dual-core TI SoC. What other features it has haven't been confirmed. It's due out in September. T-Mobile won't be getting a version of the SGS2.
http://thisismynext.com/2011/05/17/exclusive-samsung-hercules-t-mobile-dual-core-infuse-4g/
would it be possible to buy an I9100 and unlock it and use it on tmobile
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would it be possible to buy an I9100 and unlock it and use it on tmobile
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You'd only get EDGE data speeds. Your only hope for a version that works on T-Mobile's bands is if Wind Canada gets one. But the Canadian's on the forum have said it's a Bell Canada exclusive so it's a long shot.
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You'd only get EDGE data speeds. Your only hope for a version that works on T-Mobile's bands is if Wind Canada gets one. But the Canadian's on the forum have said it's a Bell Canada exclusive so it's a long shot.
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Just got SGS2, it is connected to t-mobile usa, and it does only get EDGE speeds, and no HSPA+.
I can still keep it for trying out stuff for a bit, and would install any custom mods to try. If won't work, I may want to return it.
Is Wind Canada the only one with HSPA+ which is an option here?
There is no way to add only that support on top of a stock android?
The other feature that's needed to make it an excellent offering it T-Mobile Wi-Fi calling.
Any suggestions?
Ok, got an att sim and hspa+ works getting 6mbit downloads wih sgs2 now. Will only have that sim for test for three days. Though att is definitly costlier than tmobile for data and phone plans and they charge for overage rather than throttle.
Still my preference would be to hspa+ on tmobile, get tmobile wifi calling to work etc.
Also noted that tmobile wifi calling wont show as an app that backup software can see.
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Ok, got an att sim and hspa+ works getting 6mbit downloads wih sgs2 now. Will only have that sim for test for three days. Though att is definitly costlier than tmobile for data and phone plans and they charge for overage rather than throttle.
Still my preference would be to hspa+ on tmobile, get tmobile wifi calling to work etc.
Also noted that tmobile wifi calling wont show as an app that backup software can see.
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I don't see AT&T being quite more expensive unless you really need the unlimited minutes. Otherwise you could get the medianet plan since the S2 isn't detected as a smartphone, which will solve your data problem for overages.
On tmobile i pay $25 for 'unlimited' data which means after 5gb it is throttled. I am on a no contract plan. Price for contract plan is $30 for the same data plan.
If i dont pay for overage its great. Yet them not recognizing it as smartphone may not hold for too long, as us flavors of s2 are being prepared.
While it does last that they dont recognise it as a smartphone, are you also on smallest data plan and pay the minimum?
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On tmobile i pay $25 for 'unlimited' data which means after 5gb it is throttled. I am on a no contract plan. Price for contract plan is $30 for the same data plan.
If i dont pay for overage its great. Yet them not recognizing it as smartphone may not hold for too long, as us flavors of s2 are being prepared.
While it does last that they dont recognise it as a smartphone, are you also on smallest data plan and pay the minimum?
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There is an unlimited non smartphone data plan in att for just $15 and many of us are on that plan.
We do get hspa+ speeds on this plan. Pretty good deal compared to tmobile.
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I just bought an unlocked SGSII http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875176292 from Newegg on "sale." It states that it has UMTS 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz.
I thought T-mobile used 900 and 2100. Can anyone explain why it doesn't work with T-mobile?
Thanks.
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I just bought an unlocked SGSII http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875176292 from Newegg on "sale." It states that it has UMTS 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz.
I thought T-mobile used 900 and 2100. Can anyone explain why it doesn't work with T-mobile?
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T-mobile uses 1700 and 2100, not 900 and 2100.
That would explain it.
Rrr, guess i missed the same point about tmobile's bands. There was a list of the 4 freauencies and no distinction of which one is for voice, data etc.
So running a speed test using AnTuTu benchmark clearly shows sgsii is a great pick performance wise as it is dominating the charts. Though that app lack a distinction for original cpu speeds. I may overclock it if i get time as its a fun game, thouhgh not right now.
Data plan wise, on att usa, you are on $15 for non smartphone. The its ar their mercy, and they could identify sgsii as smartphone anytime in which case we'd loose that excellent option, right?
Now got my previous smartphone, mytouch 4g with tmobile on a family plan. And that one would likely not fit on att hspa+ eigher. I can validate it later with my test card from att.
Phone plan wise att family starts at $69 for 700 min for two lines, and they also got 550 min unadvertized for $10 less. This is still $10 above t mobile base for family at $49, yet no big deal if att data is cheaper at $15 with the mentioned 'non smartphone' option.
With att data on hspa+, you vuys easily use the mobile access point without limitations? Have anyone tried vpning and working on that, remote desktop to work machine for a significant time, full working day, etc?
With my att test sim, hspa+ downloads are fine, anywhere from 1.5 to 6 mbits, uploads sometimes were slow around 300
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... uploads were around 300 kbit.
Will test it some more today and tomorrow from more locations in the area.
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Now got my previous smartphone, mytouch 4g with tmobile on a family plan. And that one would likely not fit on att hspa+ eigher. I can validate it later with my test card from att.
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To save you and everyone else the trouble, as of now:
- There is no AT&T phone that supports HSPA+ on T-Mobile's network
- There is no T-Mobile phone that supports HSPA+ on AT&T's network
- There is no unbranded phone that supports HSPA+ on T-Mobile and AT&T, you have to pick one or the other. The SGS2 does not support, and most likely will never support, T-Mobile's funky AWS bands.
The Hercules is rumored to have AT&T's bands. So was the G2X and it didn't.
Thanks, that clarifies.
To maintain at least HSPA+ speeds, I can either Of two options:
- keep sgsii, move to AT&T, find how to migrate another existing smartphone since my tough 4g won't work with AT&T's data. *Maybe sell it and get another AT&T phone.
- return sgsii and stay on tmobile.
Have talked to AT&T support, and they confirmed that data plans for non smartphones begin at $10. *And that sgsii does not show as anything in their systems now neither a smartphone nor a non-smartphone. *And that it is correct that they can't guarantee anything about not identifying it as a smartphone in future.
So the best chance of the $15 data for non smartphones to last is if we get lucky enough that when they do launch the us AT&T version of sgsii, then the international one will be left out.
I am not exactly clear why the $15 non smartphone plan is needed over the $10 one. *Though, cant test too much with my AT&T temp sim, as they didn't want to change the plan the store gave me due to being on a trial period.
Still got today to try att sim out and can return with no fees, so will call or step by the store and check if that would be possible. *One challenge is that they already saw the phone and got excited, and listed it as a smartphone plan. * ..., we'll see how it goes...
Then I am also reading that AT&T talks about a dual LTE/HSPA+ support, yet that lte may take time to be battery friendly (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1162330&page=2). *
So possibly waiting for LTE to mature is not practical, in which case maybe no point in waiting for AT&T us version of sgsii which may only add LTE.
Coming from tmobile hspa+ usage since nov 2010, now when testing AT&T, it is more influenced from during the day traffic and speeds are slower vs faster speeds at less conventional hours. *Also seeing some sporadic speed tests issues coming from another device using the wifi hotspot - usually the upload, sometimes download too is near zero speed. *While most speed tests are decent. *Then have not seen any of that on tmobile.
One issue making me consider moving to AT&T is that tmobiles speeds in my new place are very bad for hspa+ if it at all it gets an*hspa signal. *Used to never need wifi and get consistent 4-6 mbits downloads ..., now getting even 1 from tmobile is a challenge.
Then, would like fast Internet when traveling overseas. *And tmobiles phone worked well last time with fast speeds. * Then I have seen some mentioning that tmobiles bands could be better for world traveling than AT&T, is that so?
(For instance*http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/android/thread?tid=4d1bbd0f46632e8d&hl=en has:
I can only say I use T-Mobile version and it IS working. I don't have AT&T one, can say nothing about it. Reason I have in mind while selecting model - in the most of the world T-Mobile version will have better coverage.
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Thanks, that clarifies.
To maintain at least HSPA+ speeds, I can either Of two options:
- keep sgsii, move to AT&T, find how to migrate another existing smartphone since my tough 4g won't work with AT&T's data. *Maybe sell it and get another AT&T phone.
- return sgsii and stay on tmobile.
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- The $10 plan requires an unlimited messaging plan. The $15 plan is a stand-alone.
- The carrier versions of the SGS2 will have different model numbers and a different series of IMEI codes so I doubt that would effect the international SGS2 in AT&T's database.
- Our SGS2 won't support LTE. But it's going to take AT&T at least a year and a half to get any meaningful LTE penetration.
- I came from T-Mobile. AT&T's HSPA+ clocks a lot slower than T-Mobile's and isn't as widely available. For some reason though, things like video buffer less for me even though the speeds clock slower.
- AT&T is far better for international travel. They have roaming data plans you can pre-purchase that are less than 1/4 of what T-Mobile charges. Also, because the SGS2 is unlocked, you can pick up a SIM locally if you want to.
I'm surprised T-Mo isn't getting the GSII, they're usually good with Android.Well, this sucks...
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I'm surprised T-Mo isn't getting the GSII, they're usually good with Android.Well, this sucks...
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No offense, but they're also the smallest carrier and are in the process of going away. I'm guessing they're getting an Infuse variant instead because Samsung's got the production capacity and probably cut them a deal.
I have been on Sprint for 7 years but finally have decided to leave. I currently have an Epic 4G Touch that I love but have been lusting after the Note since it's debut. I hate having to wait months upon months to get new phones after they release in other countries. Also my 3G\4G data speeds with 4-5 bars are terrible and always have been. Long story short, I just purchased a Euro / International Galaxy Note on eBay and want to go with the $45 Straight Talk monthly plan.
Per the Straight Talk website, which SIM card should I get? Also, does it use SIM or Micro SIM?
1. Unlocked Phone (Phone must operate in 850 and 1900 MHz bands)
2. AT&T Compatible Phone
3. T-Mobile Compatible Phone
Lastly, what kind of D/L - U/L speeds have people been seeing while using Note's on Straight Talk? This will run on the HSPA+ band, correct?
Thanks everyone!
Since the N7000 in not compatible with T-Mobile (yet, fingers crossed) and My Gnote runs great on ATT, I suggest the ATT sim. There are a few Straight Talk threads on here.
Congrats on the GNote and the departure from Sprint. I'm waiting for Sprint's termination letter. Sad to see my Sero story end but Sprint's crappy 3G was just getting worse by the day.
Get the att one. It's what I got and it's running great
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AT&T regular sized SIM, NOT the micro one.
Hello all...I recently purchased an AT-T straight talk SIM and I plan to activate my current T-Mobile number on it once I get it. Anybody having any experience do this? Will they honor a T-Mobile number...once/if active will I automatically be charged the 200 dollar termination fee from T-Mobile, or do I have to talk to them directly. Thanks for any help!
I just came across this article and for anyone stuck on AT&T or an AT&T's prepaid MVNO here is proof we might not need to suffer that much longer! Keep in mind the iPhone has the same HSPA bands as our Galaxy Note, so for our sake just replace any reference to the iPhone with the Galaxy Note and you will get the picture.
A bunch of my friends have T-Mobile faux-4G and it blows my AT&T 3G out of the water for speed. Plus, they have very attractive prepaid plans.
I can't wait!
http://www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-HSPA-network-to-support-the-iPhone-by-year-end_id29897
That's reassuring. Plus the possibility that devs will be able to get 1700 working on the radio by using a T mobile modem?
I'm about ready to cancel my Sprint and by the int'l Note. But I'm just a bit learry about being locked into att, as some say it's not great in my area (SC). It would great to use both ST (both att and t mob) as well as t mob plans.
Should I take the plunge, or get the pentaband Gnexus?
I'll also be new to the prepaid game and leary about porting my number. I read it might be easy to port to GV? I guess we loose MMS, but google is working on it? Or is it easier to just port to ST this month... then t mobile next month?
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That's reassuring. Plus the possibility that devs will be able to get 1700 working on the radio by using a T mobile modem?
I'm about ready to cancel my Sprint and by the int'l Note. But I'm just a bit learry about being locked into att, as some say it's not great in my area (SC). It would great to use both ST (both att and t mob) as well as t mob plans.
Should I take the plunge, or get the pentaband Gnexus?
I'll also be new to the prepaid game and leary about porting my number. I read it might be easy to port to GV? I guess we loose MMS, but google is working on it? Or is it easier to just port to ST this month... then t mobile next month?
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I made the move from Sprint to T-Mobile back in March. I'm holding out for getting this working on T-Mobile's bands but if not, I'll just switch to ST when this plan runs out in a few weeks.
You can contact T-Mobile to ask about porting your # from Sprint, should be fine as long as you're up to date with Sprint.
Since the 30$ plan I'm on only includes 100mins, I use GV in conjunction with sipdroid/Pbxes.org for sip voip data calls.
MMS is not available with GV - yet.
I use my GV # for public and my actual T-Mobile # only my SO has.
I would suggest to you that you just order a ST prepaid 45$/mo SIM, though. You'll be limited to 2gb/mo but will have HSPA+ connectivity and unlimited minutes. You also won't then need to use a GV # unless you want to.
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Man I can't wait this is great news... By then I will have the note2 and hspa+....woohoo
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That's reassuring. Plus the possibility that devs will be able to get 1700 working on the radio by using a T mobile modem?
I'm about ready to cancel my Sprint and by the int'l Note. But I'm just a bit learry about being locked into att, as some say it's not great in my area (SC). It would great to use both ST (both att and t mob) as well as t mob plans.
Should I take the plunge, or get the pentaband Gnexus?
I'll also be new to the prepaid game and leary about porting my number. I read it might be easy to port to GV? I guess we loose MMS, but google is working on it? Or is it easier to just port to ST this month... then t mobile next month?
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Yea, that 1700mhz thread has been going strong. Hopefully one way or another we can have the option to use one or the other.
I ported twice in the past 2/3 years from T-Mobile->Page Plus (Verizon MVNO) -> Straight Talk and the most annoying port was by far the ST one. It literally took me 3 weeks and their CS is terrible!
I was on HF complaining about it here:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1750795-50-Nokia-e71-activation-problems
I have had AT&T here since January and I have enjoyed the phone coverage because I get service indoors better than I did with T-Mobile (was with them for 6 years) but I enjoy T-Mobile's 3.5G speeds (much faster than AT&T 3G here) I guess it will come down to timing/pricing plans/my needs.
But choices are always good! *Fingers Crossed*
I was on a T-Mobile prepaid for a while and then I got the Note and wanted to be able to actually use it so I switched to Straight Talk and actually I had no problem with porting my number. I had a hold up on entering the account PIN basically because I forgot what I made it, but other than that once I figured out what it was they were able to have my number ported in a few hours.
Lack of international phone support was one of the biggest reason for me switching from Tmobile to AT&T after being their customer for almost 10 years. It seems like out of the three major carriers, Tmobile has the worst phone selection and Tmobile subscribers are stuck with this due to their weird 3G/4G bands.
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I was on a T-Mobile prepaid for a while and then I got the Note and wanted to be able to actually use it so I switched to Straight Talk and actually I had no problem with porting my number. I had a hold up on entering the account PIN basically because I forgot what I made it, but other than that once I figured out what it was they were able to have my number ported in a few hours.
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I'm not surprised for every story like mine that there would be 10 that went just fine.
But, I had to get 3 sims sent to me and every time they told me the same thing "you need a new sim card" even though I was already on my third. I had to go up two levels before I got someone who could fix it and by then it was 3 weeks later. Needless to say, I wouldn't recommend ST to a friend merely because of that whole fiasco.
From the horse's mouth...
"As part of the company’s network modernization effort, T-Mobile also plans to launch 4G HSPA+ service in the 1900 MHz band in a large number of markets by the end of the year. Network modernization trials have shown up to a 33 percent increase in HSPA+ data speeds as well as improved in-building coverage. Rolling out 4G HSPA+ services in the 1900 MHz band will also provide customers with the ability to use a broader range of devices, including the iPhone, on T-Mobile’s 4G network."
I wouldn't get too excited just yet. They don't seem to be saying what a 'large number of markets' means. It certainly doesn't mean their entire network by the looks of things.
Yeah, who knows Tmobile may already have a GNote or GS3 by then, making this whole thing somewhat moot.
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Yeah, who knows Tmobile may already have a GNote or GS3 by then, making this whole thing somewhat moot.
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We have already seen a tmobile gnote. Was in the news a week or two ago. Nothing official of course, but seems like they'll have it soon. I bet they are just waiting for ICS to get wrapped up before release.
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We have already seen a tmobile gnote. Was in the news a week or two ago. Nothing official of course, but seems like they'll have it soon. I bet they are just waiting for ICS to get wrapped up before release.
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Will the posibillity of a 1700 MHZ radio for us (for use on tmobile) be increased when the note comes to tmobile?
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Will the posibillity of a 1700 MHZ radio for us (for use on tmobile) be increased when the note comes to tmobile?
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Good question. I'm not sure if it would be transferable, though to be honest there are some very smart people here, so I would bet that it's possible.
I wonder if they will go with the Exynos or the Snapdragon and if they might upgrade either of them i.e. Exynos Quad or Snapdragon S4, that would be sweeeet!
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I use GV in conjunction with sipdroid/Pbxes.org for sip voip data calls.
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I'm curious about how your are doing this and how well it works. I use to use Gizmo5 but after Google bought them I stopped using SIP. I currently use Skype, I did not like the delay I was experiencing with GrooveIP. I assume GV forwards calls to Pbxes.org and Sipdroid routes out going calls to Pbxes.org.
Are you on the free plan? Do I read correctly, it's 2000 minutes of bandwidth and 60 outbound?
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Will the posibillity of a 1700 MHZ radio for us (for use on tmobile) be increased when the note comes to tmobile?
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Judging by the NFC chip on the supposed T-Mobile Note, it's most likely the i717 with different modem software, so it won't really help N7000 users.
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I'm curious about how your are doing this and how well it works. I use to use Gizmo5 but after Google bought them I stopped using SIP. I currently use Skype, I did not like the delay I was experiencing with GrooveIP. I assume GV forwards calls to Pbxes.org and Sipdroid routes out going calls to Pbxes.org.
Are you on the free plan? Do I read correctly, it's 2000 minutes of bandwidth and 60 outbound?
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Works well enough, calls auto kill upon 60mins. I feel like I use more than 2k a month but I'm not sure. Yes, I'm on the free plan.
Calls are routed from my GV/Google Talk to Pbxes.org, sipdroid is the client I use to connect. Requires me to be logged into Google Talk and online.
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Does any one know if the N7100 unlocked version will work with AT&T 4G daga? I know LTE is impossible. I broke my Galaxy S3, trying to figure out should I buy the AT&T one or the unlocked version.
N7100 unlocked works fine on ATT network. I am using it now on Straight talk which is using ATT. Of course no LTE, but Im averaging between 5 and 6 mbps.
Thanks, do you think it is close to 4g or hspa?
Just want to make sure its not like 3G lol.
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N7100 unlocked works fine on ATT network. I am using it now on Straight talk which is using ATT. Of course no LTE, but Im averaging between 5 and 6 mbps.
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Thanks, do you think it is close to 4g or hspa?
Just want to make sure its not like 3G lol.
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Depends on your area. You will get what you getting on gs3. More than likely 2-5mbps.
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I will be coming over to the US next month (specifically LA), and I am carrying international Note 2 N700 unlocked.
Would AT&T Straight Talk be the best bet for me in terms of speeds and call rates? Where do I pick up the Straight talk SIM from?
Thanks!
Mybwifes s3 gets about 7-8 meg down speeds while I average between 2 to 4. For some its OK. We are on the other side of the US in MD. Speeds could be faster in CA.
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I will be coming over to the US next month (specifically LA), and I am carrying international Note 2 N700 unlocked.
Would AT&T Straight Talk be the best bet for me in terms of speeds and call rates? Where do I pick up the Straight talk SIM from?
Thanks!
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I'd imagine any corporate store would have them, but I dunno how they'll handle it. They may try to upsell you all sorts of stuff or tell you you need a special plan if you tell them it's going in a Note 2. I'd just ask for a prepaid micro-SIM.
Thanks, but can I buy Straightalk SIM in an AT&T store? I thought it was a different company!
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Thanks, do you think it is close to 4g or hspa?
Just want to make sure its not like 3G lol.
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Nope. Even if you're just going to use hsdpa the n7105 is better as it has dc-hsdpa capability so it'll be up to twice as fast in areas att have rolled out dc-hsdpa.
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I have not seen anything Straight talk related that was sold in an ATT store. I have been told that they sell the sim cards for straight talk at walmart. I have yet to see that as well. I ordered mine from straighttalk.com
As far as data speeds go, you will get hspa+ and nothing more. Varies from place to place but for me averages around 5mb
HI everybody
Being new in the USA I am not very familiar on the way the carriers tie different plans to different phones, it seems a bit strange to me.
So I have a N4 that I bought myself and my company IT manager requested the service with AT&T. My corporate data plan they put me under is called "Smartphone Unlimited Add-On". So far so good.
Now I want to take advantage of the Galaxy S3 subsidized by AT&T by making an upgrade. BUT my idea is to keep using the N4 myself, and give the S3 to my girlfriend.
The thing is that when I order the S3, the portal forces me to change the data plan. It says that the S3 is not compatible with my current data plan, and wants to change it to a plan called "Domestic and International Data for LTE 4G phones" (or something like that)
We all know that N4 is not LTE, and as I said I want to keep using it and give the S3 to my gf. Will the N4 work with this new plan that they are forcing me to change?? Is there gonna be any practical difference, or this plan tiering is just for marketing / billing purposes?
Thank you very much
Gonzalo
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HI everybody
Being new in the USA I am not very familiar on the way the carriers tie different plans to different phones, it seems a bit strange to me.
So I have a N4 that I bought myself and my company IT manager requested the service with AT&T. My corporate data plan they put me under is called "Smartphone Unlimited Add-On". So far so good.
Now I want to take advantage of the Galaxy S3 subsidized by AT&T by making an upgrade. BUT my idea is to keep using the N4 myself, and give the S3 to my girlfriend.
The thing is that when I order the S3, the portal forces me to change the data plan. It says that the S3 is not compatible with my current data plan, and wants to change it to a plan called "Domestic and International Data for LTE 4G phones" (or something like that)
We all know that N4 is not LTE, and as I said I want to keep using it and give the S3 to my gf. Will the N4 work with this new plan that they are forcing me to change?? Is there gonna be any practical difference, or this plan tiering is just for marketing / billing purposes?
Thank you very much
Gonzalo
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the n4 is lte, its compatible with band 4 lte, and i use lte every day. the thing is that you have to enable the lte(need a custom recovery or root). anyways, it sounds like they are trying plan tiering/or trying to get more out of your bill. anyways, im not on att, im with tmobile, so take my answer with a grain of salt
Thank you .
Yes I know the L4 unofficially supports LTE in band 4. This is T-Mo and not ATT.
However my question is the opposite... will the N4 (with no LTE enabled at all) work the same with a LTE plan? In other words, will it still work fine on HSPA+ with this plan?
Thanks
G
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Thank you .
Yes I know the L4 unofficially supports LTE in band 4. This is T-Mo and not ATT.
However my question is the opposite... will the N4 (with no LTE enabled at all) work the same with a LTE plan? In other words, will it still work fine on HSPA+ with this plan?
Thanks
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it probably would. and a few att areas support band 4 lte. not many, but there is band 4 in several att areas. what area of the us are you going to?
simms22 said:
it probably would. and a few att areas support band 4 lte. not many, but there is band 4 in several att areas. what area of the us are you going to?
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Im in Miami
I don't really care much having LTE in my N4. I'm fine with HSPA, it works very well. The thing is that I am forced to change the plan in order to get the subsidized S3 for my gf :laugh:
again thanx!
Allow it to make the change. The actual change doesn't happen until you activate the phone. So when you receive the phone, just call AT&T and let them know you will not be using the phone on your line after all and they will remove the pending data plan change.
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