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Currently, people with a G1/Dream, Magic, Hero etc. on AT&T are able to get the $10 Family Data or $15 Unlimited Data option on their phone, because AT&T does not recognize it as a smartphone since they do not sell it (I know this is true because we have one in the house).
Can anyone tell me how AT&T recognizes the Nexus One? Does it show up as a smarphone on your online account, forcing you to use the $30 PDA Data plan? Or does it show up as "unidentified," meaning you are free to choose one of the cheaper plans?
Before I switched to T-Mobile it showed up as unidentified in the account on the web page. They must got have gotten the maker IMEI codes to the phones to figure out who's using a N1 on their network. I had the option to change it back, but I don't know if it would have reverted it or not.
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Currently, people with a G1/Dream, Magic, Hero etc. on AT&T are able to get the $10 Family Data or $15 Unlimited Data option on their phone, because AT&T does not recognize it as a smartphone since they do not sell it (I know this is true because we have one in the house).
Can anyone tell me how AT&T recognizes the Nexus One? Does it show up as a smarphone on your online account, forcing you to use the $30 PDA Data plan? Or does it show up as "unidentified," meaning you are free to choose one of the cheaper plans?
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the tmo g1 will show 'unknown' or whatever, and you'll be stuck with edge. afaik the tmo nexus will be the same way.
now, the ATT nexus, i'll bet they hit you with the "OMGZ YOU HAZ SMARTZPHONE ON OUR NETWORKZ !!! PAY ME PWEEZ !" rediculousness. $30 sounds about right for them.
please, do update the thread if you find concrete. i'm only going on the bs they spouted about a 5 year old palm treo. yes, a treo supposedly burned $30 worth of data. please.
Good point, although if they don't identify one version of the Nexus, I don't see why they would the other. Hopefully someone who has the new one right now on AT&T can answer.
And while the G1 does get restricted to EDGE, if it was a Rogers Dream, it would get 3G and as far as I know AT&T would still see it as "unidentified."
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Good point, although if they don't identify one version of the Nexus, I don't see why they would the other. Hopefully someone who has the new one right now on AT&T can answer.
And while the G1 does get restricted to EDGE, if it was a Rogers Dream, it would get 3G and as far as I know AT&T would still see it as "unidentified."
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That's correct. I had a Rogers HTC Magic before getting the N1 and I was on AT&T, the device was not identified but I still got 3G @ the $15 price point for data. It wasn't until I put in my SIM in the N1 to check it for defects that I got the texts and emails saying my phone was on the wrong data plan.
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Good point, although if they don't identify one version of the Nexus, I don't see why they would the other. Hopefully someone who has the new one right now on AT&T can answer.
And while the G1 does get restricted to EDGE, if it was a Rogers Dream, it would get 3G and as far as I know AT&T would still see it as "unidentified."
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the IMEI includes data that identifies the phone make/model and at&t must have access to that info, lol. pop in that N1 SIM and it's just a matter of time before you're conveniently upgraded to the Smartphone data plan. there are a couple of threads on the N1 forum that provide more detail about the data plan changes.
Well that should answer my question then...if the Rogers Magic was unidentified but the Nexus One triggered it right away, then AT&T is obviously recognizing it as a smarphone and triggering the Smartphone data plan.
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the tmo g1 will show 'unknown' or whatever, and you'll be stuck with edge. afaik the tmo nexus will be the same way.
now, the ATT nexus, i'll bet they hit you with the "OMGZ YOU HAZ SMARTZPHONE ON OUR NETWORKZ !!! PAY ME PWEEZ !" rediculousness. $30 sounds about right for them.
please, do update the thread if you find concrete. i'm only going on the bs they spouted about a 5 year old palm treo. yes, a treo supposedly burned $30 worth of data. please.
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My experience was that AT&T knew when even the T-Mobile Nexus One was being used as my account triggered the $30 data with it as well. Currently seeking a kind AT&T rep who can add a smartphone exclusion to my account on both lines for the AT&T Nexus One's I picked up yesterday.
Logged into my ATT account and all I see for my Nexus One that operates on the ATT fequency is a gray outline of a flip phone.
So in my case it has not been recognized as Google N1.
I got my T-mobile n1 for use on AT&T on 2-18. 8 hours into ownership I got the text saying I need to upgrade my data plan, which at that point had been unlimited text/[email protected]$30 for use with my Nokia N85. That threw me into a rage, as I'd be GD'd if I was going to pay 30+ a month for edge.
On 2-22 I switched to T-Mobile.
18 hours later, came back to AT&T. Grass isn't greener on the other side.
From 2-23 until 3-18, no nasty text from AFee&Fee asking to upgrade. 3-18 and ongoing, no upgrade text sent for the 850mhz N1 (I hate calling it the "AT&T Nexus One").
I'm back on the $30 unlimted text and data plan, and i've been with it steady for one month now. YMMV, as may mine, good luck
I ordered the At&t N1 the day it was released and have been using it ever since I got it the next day. So far they haven't changed my data plan.
possibly its region based
ive had tmo band n1 and att band n1, tmo band one for about 3 weeks and now att band n1 for a week or two, no texts to update plan, yet...ive been streaming music on last fm all day long in high quality so we'll see
The grass is totally greener on the T-Mobile side in Seattle. That's all I can say.
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The grass is totally greener on the T-Mobile side in Seattle. That's all I can say.
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Probably. I only had 3g in a few parts of metro Tulsa, Edge everywhere else. My mindset was if i'm gonna be stuck with edge, I might as well keep my 6k rollover minutes and m2m, since everyone I know is on AT&T. I did run a speed test after getting the 8fiddy, and here's what I got:
Please stop asking about AT&T forcing you into data plan or not. Here's why:
1. Their definition of smartphones are smartphones that they sell. If you buy unlocked phone, that shoild be fine.
2. If you've been forced to upgrade, most likely, you've used A LOT of data. When I say A LOT, I mean like a few GB worth. They will most likely flag yout account.
If you keep asking, either BGR or Engadget will write an article about this and inquire AT&T. And they will have to respond. What if DeLaga just goes: Gee, maybe we should force N1 user to upgrade, let's go hunt them all.
Just FYI, I have the AT&T N1 on AT&T family data plan for 10 and it's fine. So hush hush and keep this btw ourselves.
Question for you guys who got texts from AT&T. Did you ever tlel them you were switching to an N1? Many threads I read people going from $30 => $15 and saying they had an N1. Sometimes the rep would let them and then a few days later they get a nasty text... What should I expect with the ATT N1?
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Please stop asking about AT&T forcing you into data plan or not. Here's why:
1. Their definition of smartphones are smartphones that they sell. If you buy unlocked phone, that shoild be fine.
2. If you've been forced to upgrade, most likely, you've used A LOT of data. When I say A LOT, I mean like a few GB worth. They will most likely flag yout account.
If you keep asking, either BGR or Engadget will write an article about this and inquire AT&T. And they will have to respond. What if DeLaga just goes: Gee, maybe we should force N1 user to upgrade, let's go hunt them all.
Just FYI, I have the AT&T N1 on AT&T family data plan for 10 and it's fine. So hush hush and keep this btw ourselves.
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Let me clear up some of the misconceptions you seem to have from what I've experienced thus far.
1. Even with an unlocked Nexus One, AT&T can still change your plan as this is exactly what they did to me. I bought an unlocked AWS Nexus One and less than a month after popping my SIM into it, I got the message and my data plan was changed, even though I was only using EDGE.
2. AT&T knows which phone you're using. It may not seem as such with your online account showing an unknown device, but the device still registers on their network and there are ways for them to see which device it is. The CSR's and Customer "Solutions" rep didn't know what phone I was using when I called to complain about the data plan change, but the woman from AT&T's corporate response team had no problem finding out that I was using a Nexus One when she was responding to my BBB complaint.
3. The amount of data may play into all this, but I will tell you that I used over 4gb of data with my i8910 months before I had the Nexus One and didn't hear a word from AT&T.
4. You are most likely to receive the text message to change your data plan on the day your billing cycle ends, so if you haven't gotten the text yet, wait til your next bill comes before you start celebrating.
I hope that helps.
in response to both your statements i believe its both. because all the friends i know working at ATT swear up and down that its incredibly rare to get flagged. Might be almost random if anything. Doesnt meant it wont happen for either reason.
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That's correct. I had a Rogers HTC Magic before getting the N1 and I was on AT&T, the device was not identified but I still got 3G @ the $15 price point for data. It wasn't until I put in my SIM in the N1 to check it for defects that I got the texts and emails saying my phone was on the wrong data plan.
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how long between putting in the SIM and getting the "convenience" texts?
I've had my N1 since the day after it was released and haven't gotten anything yet. In fact, all the phones in my sig have been on this account in the past year at some point - including the Fuze which I've had on there since the day it came out. Still on the MediaMax200.
Notes: My billing cycle starts on the 27th and I rarely go over 100MB a month.
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Question for you guys who got texts from AT&T. Did you ever tlel them you were switching to an N1? Many threads I read people going from $30 => $15 and saying they had an N1. Sometimes the rep would let them and then a few days later they get a nasty text... What should I expect with the ATT N1?
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I didnt tell them. I went from a phone they didn't sell/support (nokia n85 unlocked) to a phone they don't sell/support (N1). Didn't tell anyone, just swapped my sim out. 8 hours into ownership, at 3AM no less, the nastygram showed up via text and Gmail. Granted, the N85 is a 3g phone, but I doubt my data use was over a gig last month. I'm always under 2 gigs even on my heavy flow months. I doubt seriously that it had anything to do with data consumption.
All of their smartphones being sold must now be on an unlimited data plan, i know that much, but they didn't sell me my N1, and i'm still in contract for my iphone 3g.. breaking their terms of the contract by forcing me into an unnecessary data plan upgrade can emancipate me from it. I know they force the upgrade to try to recoup some of their subsidy for the other phones, but that doesnt apply here!
And to the poster telling us to stop asking about it-its happening to people, it's happening irregularly and without reason, and that is cause for discussion. BGR and the other tech sites can ask AT&T all they want, but a material change to the service, such as cramming (i miss that term) an unwanted/unwarranted plan upgrade, is still a contract violation and is cause for emancipation. Not that I'd jump ship now, because I just got the 850mhz N1, but it's certainly a bargaining chip to get your plan switched back relatively hassle free.
I know this is not a tmobile forum, but then you Vibrant guys are like my real brothers since I use a i9000 Galaxy S with 3g in my part of the world.
I know that 3g for me is out of question due to different bands. I did my homework on that, but then what about Edge data connection atleast. As i studied the tmobile site, it looks like getting Edge connection (unlimited) is also difficult just because I dont have a credit history in US so cant get those EM or EM+ plans i guess.
I have come in and out of US many many times but was always on prepaid tmobile sims and never really wanted data as such. But with an android phone and using 3g for many months, I just dont think i can live without data connection. I know about flexpay and thats what I used last time. But now on tmobile prepaid section i dont see flexpay at all. I see Even More (not for me due to contract) and Even More + which is without contract - but I guess it still needs a credit check?? Also they will force me to buy a vibrant i guess for EM+ plan which I cant since I have my shinny i9000 with me .
So please brothers, any suggestions that you can give. I have lots of experience with tmobile reps and they just dont know much, many a times (my opinion). Hence wanted to ask here.
So summarizing:
I come with work visa with valid SS, pay taxes and all that, and no credit history. (<- is that bad??). How can I get an unlimited data plan with my talk plan. EM+ ? Flexpay ? (not sure if its still there).
The plan that I have in mind was : 500 Minutes Talk + Unlimited Text + Unlimited Web: 59.99$ EM+ but without creditcheck so I guess thats FlexPay.
Googling around, I saw EM+ flexpay pages of tmobile website but they are not selectable or show up in normal plan selection at all.
Looking forward for help.
I promise that if you ever come to my part of world, I will work with you to keep your data connection ON on your Vibrant. I will not be able to give you "H" but surely an "E"
Thanks guys in advance.
Actually, 3G worked for me on [email protected] with the international Galaxy S. The speeds were comparable with what I was getting on my old iPhone in HSDPA mode. The download speeds were better than what I am getting on T-Mobile in my area.
Not sure if AT&T let's you buy monthly plans though.
When I was in the UK a year ago with my G1, I believe I was able to get onto T-Mobile's 3G with no issue using a pre-paid UK T-Mobile sim. You may want to try to use T-Mo and AT&T pre-pay sims first and see what you can get and who is faster in your area before you get a plan. AT&T has better nationwide coverage and generally faster 3G speeds, but if you live in an area where T-Mobile has updated their towers to HSPA+, then they'll be the faster carrier for GSM phones.
Go with MySimpleMobile (http://mysimplemobile.com). They are a prepaid service with no contracts: $60 unlimited talk/text/web per month. They use T-Mobile's network so you will get 3G.
Oh and they allow for unlimited international texts at no extra charge; this may be useful for you since you are coming from overseas and will probably have friends and family you want to text.
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Go with MySimpleMobile (http://mysimplemobile.com). They are a prepaid service with no contracts: $60 unlimited talk/text/web per month. They use T-Mobile's network so you will get 3G.
Oh and they allow for unlimited international texts at no extra charge; this may be useful for you since you are coming from overseas and will probably have friends and family you want to text.
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Thanks a lot DarkAgent. Looks like this was custom made for me international texting is good but mostly wont be using it if I have unlimited web since I can hop on to gtalk and take it from there. But nice service though. Thanks for the information.
Not sure about 3G since they have mentioned that your phone shoudl support 1700mhz band to be able to use 3g. So there goes my 3g I guess since I have 900/1900/2100 bands UMTS. But edge is still okay, though I will have to find another way to do VOIP.
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Go with MySimpleMobile (http://mysimplemobile.com). They are a prepaid service with no contracts: $60 unlimited talk/text/web per month. They use T-Mobile's network so you will get 3G.
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Nope, with the international Galaxy you will not get 3G on T-Mobile's network, only on AT&T's.
You will get edge, although it is pretty painful, IMO.
But there is WiFi in a lot of places -- check your mail in most coffee shops for free
Oh. I wasnt aware the int version didnt support tmo 3G
Oh well, I am here now. Just wanted to share.
Mysimplemobile isn't that good. They don't do unlimited so much as they advertise.
Just went to Tmobile and did their even more plus plan with flexipay. They don't show flexpay on website but they very much have it.
You can avoid the control charge if you give the card on file.
I am one happy camper.
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Yep, I everything right and they got me anyway.
-- on a go phone pre pay plan, unlimited talk, text, data...50/month
-- registered the Sim in my Nokia e72, then transferred to my sgn.
-- worked fine for a couple weeks now and then bam, shut down. I called to complain and the rep said they detected a smartphone imei. I swapped backto the Nokia and he said he reset the tower but still no data on my sgn.
Anyone know how to spoof an imei?
Argh,
Jason
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jason370 said:
Anyone know how to spoof an imei?
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I assume you are keeping up on the big Q&A thread, but to summarize since you've opened up a new thread:
AT&T appears to be cracking down on the unlimited data plans.
People from the medianet, gophone, and even some people on unlimited iphone plans are getting ther data shut off. The reason for the data shut off is that for some stupid reason AT&T lists the GNote as a Tablet, not a phone. That disqualifies it for any voice+data plans since AT&T sucks.
It does not appear, however, that AT&T is cracking down on anyone with a capped (200MB/2G/4G) plan. So one option is to get a 2g/4g smartphone plan with a different smartphone, then use that sim in the note.
No, you don't get cheap unlimited data (or unlimited data period), but at least you get data. Once you get the SMS there aren't that many options. (Well, I don't consider IMEI hacking a valid option).
Some people are nuking their /efs folders to return a generic IMEI number. It's not confirmed how long that trick works.
- Frank
ChodTheWacko said:
AT&T appears to be cracking down on the unlimited data plans. ... It does not appear, however, that AT&T is cracking down on anyone with a capped (200MB/2G/4G) plan
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Although I hate to say it, I can see AT&T's logic here. Everyone always got upset over the fact that they would charge more for (unlimited) data on a smartphone vs. a dumbphone. The only argument for that was that a typical smartphone user will likely use more data than a typical dumbphone user. You could carry the same logic to tablets. But if the data is metered, the device becomes moot. 2GB is 2GB, regardless of what is using it.
As ChodTheWocko says, there's a big thread on this over in the Q&A forum, and another thread in this forum. Check them out. Basically, they've been focusing on people on unlimited plans so far, and it appears switching to a tiered plan will get you out of trouble for now.
The other option is changing your IMEI. Galaxy Tab users have been doing this most of this year by deleting their /efs folder, which contains the IMEI, and the device reports a generic GSM phone IMEI after that. Somehow, despite many people using the same generic IMEI, everything seems to still be working since a few months ago. Replacing your /efs folder with that from another samsung device seems to give you the unique IMEI of the device the /efs folder came from.
So once again it seems like the best routes are:
Legit: Switch to a non-unlimited plan. This seems to make you OK (for now, at least)
Not as legit: Delete your /efs folder so your device returns a generic IMEI number. This has been working , but for how long?
Even less legit: replace your /efs folder with that from a different Samsung device. This should give you the unique IMEI of the donor device, and afford you the corresponding plan options.
Disclaimer, I haven't tried any /efs modifications, myself, as I haven't received the dreaded text yet. I'm only regurgitating what I've read. I won't be responsible for any issues you may encounter with /efs modifications.
Everything would be just fine if you all simply had 4g sim cards on a legit data plan. I was issued a 4g sim card when I got my infuse way back when that was released and did almost 5gb of data last month and half way thru this month and already over 2gigs, and not one word text or email. The last post I just read in that other mention having to swap to a 4g sim card and problem solved..... shesh
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The (European) Note is not a 4g device - why does having a 4g sim card make any difference?
RashaMatt said:
The (European) Note is not a 4g device - why does having a 4g sim card make any difference?
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Simple it doesn't.
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Just get a 4G plan....I finally did...pay month to month....totally worth it. Full H+ vs speeds.
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The (European) Note is not a 4g device - why does having a 4g sim card make any difference?
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The AT&T HSPA+ network isn't a 4G network either!
Let's not confuse marketing with technology.
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Dave
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foxmeister said:
The AT&T HSPA+ network isn't a 4G network either!
Let's not confuse marketing with technology.
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Dave
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Don't confuse false advertising with marketing ...lol....
Apparently the IMEI range used by the Note is similar enough to that used by the Galaxy Tab that AT&T's systems are erroneously assuming our Notes at actually Galaxy Tabs. At least, that's their story.
And because they are a$$holes and require more expensive data packages if you are using a "tablet", they shut off our data thinking that we will call them up and meekly pay them more money to get it turned back on.
It took me a full hour on the phone with an idiot this morning to clear this up - jezus, the Note has been out for over a month, you'd think they would have this figured out by now??
The first clueless CSR actually told me flat out (eventually, after 45 minutes of "research") that there was nothing I could do, and "nobody there who could help me." So I told her she had better find someone who COULD help me Pronto, or I would take my four lines and $230/month of business straight over to StraightTalk or Verizon. She got her floor manager on the line fast. And it turns out HE could help me after all So the moral of that story is, demand to talk to the floor manager, and threaten to take your account elsewhere if you have to.
Any more bullsh!t like this from them and I will gladly pay the ETFs and take my lucrative business elsewhere. They have crappy 3g service around here anyway (max 300kbps) - I'd be happy to switch to Verizon 4g, where I'm getting 3-8Mbps down on my new LTE MiFi.
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Apparently the IMEI range used by the Note is similar enough to that used by the Galaxy Tab that AT&T's systems are erroneously assuming our Notes at actually Galaxy Tabs. At least, that's their story.
And because they are a$$holes and require more expensive data packages if you are using a "tablet", they shut off our data thinking that we will call them up and meekly pay them more money to get it turned back on.
It took me a full hour on the phone with an idiot this morning to clear this up - jezus, the Note has been out for over a month, you'd think they would have this figured out by now??
The first clueless CSR actually told me flat out (eventually, after 45 minutes of "research") that there was nothing I could do, and "nobody there who could help me." So I told her she had better find someone who COULD help me Pronto, or I would take my four lines and $230/month of business straight over to StraightTalk or Verizon. She got her floor manager on the line fast. And it turns out HE could help me after all So the moral of that story is, demand to talk to the floor manager, and threaten to take your account elsewhere if you have to.
Any more bullsh!t like this from them and I will gladly pay the ETFs and take my lucrative business elsewhere. They have crappy 3g service around here anyway (max 300kbps) - I'd be happy to switch to Verizon 4g, where I'm getting 3-8Mbps down on my new LTE MiFi.
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How do you plan on using your gsm galaxy note going to work on the cdma network ?
Tmobile probably practices the same bull**** policies...
Weak argument
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She got her floor manager on the line fast. And it turns out HE could help me after all So the moral of that story is, demand to talk to the floor manager, and threaten to take your account elsewhere if you have to.
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What did the floor manager do exactly, and will it keep working?
- Frank
So far, here is what is working for me with the same issue:
Make sure you are actually on a 4g plan, even if they say you are, keep asking to double check. I had 3 people tell me I was on the appropriate 4g plan and the 4th person said I was still on 3g unlimited.
Make sure you have a 4g sim card.
Go to an AT&T store and have them call and verify that it is indeed a phone, not a tablet.
Those were the three changes that had to take place before they stopped giving me a hard time with repeated txts and emails.
I have another thread in the general section of the Note forum outlining all my issues as they progressed.
Bryce
brycestejskal said:
So far, here is what is working for me with the same issue:
Make sure you are actually on a 4g plan, even if they say you are, keep asking to double check. I had 3 people tell me I was on the appropriate 4g plan and the 4th person said I was still on 3g unlimited.
Make sure you have a 4g sim card.
Go to an AT&T store and have them call and verify that it is indeed a phone, not a tablet.
Those were the three changes that had to take place before they stopped giving me a hard time with repeated txts and emails.
I have another thread in the general section of the Note forum outlining all my issues as they progressed.
Bryce
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Thanks for the info. I will try this out today.
I spent over an hour on the phone this morning because my data was shut off. After they told me all they could give me was the $39.99 data connect plan for my "dell latitude" or "galaxy tablet," I rebooted my phone and the data came back.
I currently have $30 unlimited smartphone plan grandfathered in. I've also been seeing very mediocre speeds on my SGN (3.5Mbps/1Mbps).
UPDATE: Called at&t once again and was told that I couldn't get the 4G unlimited plan unless I use a different device. It seems like every rep I talk to is giving me a different story. Thanks at&t!
For reference (check your online bill):
3G unlimited: GPRS WAP UNLTD DOM - DPPB
4G unlimited: GPRS WAP UNLTD DOM - HSDPPB
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Thanks for the info. I will try this out today.
I spent over an hour on the phone this morning because my data was shut off. After they told me all they could give me was the $39.99 data connect plan for my "dell latitude" or "galaxy tablet," I rebooted my phone and the data came back.
I currently have $30 unlimited smartphone plan grandfathered in. I've also been seeing very mediocre speeds on my SGN (3.5Mbps/1Mbps).
UPDATE: Called at&t once again and was told that I couldn't get the 4G unlimited plan unless I use a different device. It seems like every rep I talk to is giving me a different story. Thanks at&t!
For reference (check your online bill):
3G unlimited: GPRS WAP UNLTD DOM - DPPB
4G unlimited: GPRS WAP UNLTD DOM - HSDPPB
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Mine is on the iPhone 3G unlimited plan: GPRS WAP UNLTD DOM - CMB1
No disconnect issues here and I get H+ speeds (sometimes 6 MB/s download when its not bogged down). Typically 3 MB/s down and 1 MB/s up.
Hi all,
I'm headed over to the US for a couple of weeks for work. I tend to visit every ~6 months or so. My last couple of trips I have used just my normal Australian SIM with International roaming, and it gets pretty expensive and I tend to avoid using data to keep costs down. So If I can get something that I only use and pay for this trip, and then use it again next visit, that would be good.
This trip I've decided to get a pay as you go/prepaid/30 day plan type of SIM card.
I just want to make sure I am looking at good plans, and that they will work with my Nexus 4. Please let me know if there are better options
T-Mobile SIM - http://www.walmart.com/ip/T-Mobile-Micro-and-Standard-Combo-Sim-Card-Activation-Kit/34443771
T-Mobile Unlimited - http://www.walmart.com/ip/Email-Del...0-MB-at-up-to-4G-speeds/15443360#Q&A+Exchange
Straight Talk SIM - http://www.walmart.com/ip/Straight-Talk-AT-T-Compatible-Dual-SIM-Activation-Kit/34565627
Straight Talk Unlimited - http://www.walmart.com/ip/Email-Del...k-and-Web-Access-30-Day-Service-Card/15443344
Straight talk is going to be a little cheaper, but only by $30 or so. I hear that it can be quite restrictive? But I think it uses AT&T.
International calls/texts are good for me, but then again if I have unlimited data Ill just use Viber or something.
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks!
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Hi all,
I'm headed over to the US for a couple of weeks for work. I tend to visit every ~6 months or so. My last couple of trips I have used just my normal Australian SIM with International roaming, and it gets pretty expensive and I tend to avoid using data to keep costs down. So If I can get something that I only use and pay for this trip, and then use it again next visit, that would be good.
This trip I've decided to get a pay as you go/prepaid/30 day plan type of SIM card.
I just want to make sure I am looking at good plans, and that they will work with my Nexus 4. Please let me know if there are better options
T-Mobile SIM - http://www.walmart.com/ip/T-Mobile-Micro-and-Standard-Combo-Sim-Card-Activation-Kit/34443771
T-Mobile Unlimited - http://www.walmart.com/ip/Email-Del...0-MB-at-up-to-4G-speeds/15443360#Q&A+Exchange
Straight Talk SIM - http://www.walmart.com/ip/Straight-Talk-AT-T-Compatible-Dual-SIM-Activation-Kit/34565627
Straight Talk Unlimited - http://www.walmart.com/ip/Email-Del...k-and-Web-Access-30-Day-Service-Card/15443344
Straight talk is going to be a little cheaper, but only by $30 or so. I hear that it can be quite restrictive? But I think it uses AT&T.
International calls/texts are good for me, but then again if I have unlimited data Ill just use Viber or something.
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks!
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You can use the T-Mobile activation kit you linked to and go to T-Mobile's website and activate their 30 dollar 5gb data, unlimited texts, and the only downside being 100 mins.
You can also check out simple mobile which is owned by the same people that own straight talk. It uses T-Mobile's towers. You can pick up their Sim card at a number of phone retailers. You can check on their website the closest retailer to you. They have a couple of cheap plans. $40 for 1gb and unlimited everything else. They also have some plans that have international for i believe 10 dollars more.
Keep in mind that the data allotments listed above are technically "unlimited" in that you'll only be throttled to edge speeds. Extremely slow.
Right now I'm alternating between the $30 T-mobile plan i listed above and the $50 Simple Mobile with 3gbs of data and unlimited everything else.
Feel free to ask me any other questions.
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Thanks mate, appreciate your thoughts.
I think Ill just grab the T-Mobile starter kit, the low minutes isnt too bad for me as I will do most of my talking over data anyway. 5gb seems to be reasonable!
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Thanks mate, appreciate your thoughts.
I think Ill just grab the T-Mobile starter kit, the low minutes isnt too bad for me as I will do most of my talking over data anyway. 5gb seems to be reasonable!
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Great choice. Here is the link the plans is kind of hidden. Scroll near the bottom. http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-plans
Just noticed international texting is included in the plan now.
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Hello to all in this Forum.
I am starting here because I have a Galaxy S4 with Verizon and it has served me well for years and does everything I need.... so why look elsewhere.
It also seems that there is still alot of good development for the S4 here with yall on Sprint.
The reason for leaving Verizon is that to keep my Unlimited Data for two phones my bill is close to $270.00 dollars a month.
We just cant keep doing that any more.
SOOO What I am trying to find out is with Sprint is:
*Is the service good number one?
*Can you easily get TWRP on any phone ( which is best) is the S4 a good contender?
*Can you get a WiFi hotspot easily?
*If you can get a WiFi hotspot how many GigaBytes before they Throttle, how bad is the Throttling?
I use well over 100 Gb of data a month per line with Verizon..... Will Sprint poo poo a brick and shut me down if I do that with them?
We live in the country and the Verizon phone is our only source of Internet. We broadcast our Hotspot and do Netflix, and Amazon Prime as this is our only source of TV.
I looked on a map recently, It shows in my area the best coverage for 4G LTE. The LTE plus is not bad either.... although I dont know what phone uses LTE plus.
Any help or thoughts on this would be SOOOO much appreciated. This would be a huge and scary jump for us because once you lose Unlimited with Verizon... you'll never get it back, and right now they work and do everything very well...... We just pay through the Nose for it.
Thank you!!