So I just switched from my broken pixel 2 XL to my 3-g network extender, I got the 3-g one because I just wanted to be able to make calls at my house and use my Time Warner Cable for everything else so it it seemed unnecessary to pay for the 4G extender. Unfortunately this phone will not connect to my extender, any ideas? is that particular extender on a band that is not built into this phone?
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If you're using verizon the 6T is an LTE only phone. It won't communicated with the 1x or 3g networks.
Those extenders were made obsolete by wifi calling. Why not use that instead of a garbage 3G connection that has to connect to your broadband internet anyway just to work?
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Those extenders were made obsolete by wifi calling. Why not use that instead of a garbage 3G connection that has to connect to your broadband internet anyway just to work?
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I use a T-Mobile cellspot for sms/mms, which is always spotty on WiFi. Also I don't have to worry about a call dropping due to switching from cell to WiFi.
But I'm a certain use case. I travel for work and public WiFi sucks for WiFi calling. So I always keep it on cellular preferred.
OT: OP will have to give more details on their set up. What band is that 3g extender? Who is your provider?
It's a Verizon 3g extender and I'm using a Verizon sim.
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Here is the model Samsung Network Extender SCS-2U01 Verizon Wireless SCS2U01 Signal Booster. Without it my phone only had service in some areas. I have a Verizon sim and the phone is unlocked version from OP. Are there any cheap alternatives for a Verizon customer without cell service to get it.
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StykerB said:
If you're using verizon the 6T is an LTE only phone. It won't communicated with the 1x or 3g networks.
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Do you have any thoughts on a solution? Can't really have the phone if and I can't receive phone calls in my own home. I suppose you would say a 4G extender? But the ones I see are like 300 bucks. Is there a cheaper alternative on missing for a 4 g extender that would allow me to keep this phone
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kickenwing13 said:
Do you have any thoughts on a solution? Can't really have the phone if and I can't receive phone calls in my own home. I suppose you would say a 4G extender? But the ones I see are like 300 bucks. Is there a cheaper alternative on missing for a 4 g extender that would allow me to keep this phone
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Solved. Verizon sending 4g extender for free since the network won't support 6t on wifi.
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Solved. Verizon sending 4g extender for free since the network won't support 6t on wifi.
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Glad you got it solved. Also good tip for other users.
I know T-Mobile gives theirs out for free. ($25 deposit that instantly turns into bill credits). But it's good to see Verizon will give them out for free for users also.
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Is anyone using T-mobile for making calls only, no data and using a different service for data?
I am wanting to use T-mobile for my phone calling service but I want to use my hotspot/modem for wifi as it always goes with me and I am already getting a good deal on it. So I am looking to see if anyone has done this. When I talk to T-mobile they say that their pay as you go has no data but I am wondering if there is any way for T-mobile to interfere with my wifi hotspot/modem. BTW I am new to smart phones.
No you can do that. Just have your Nexus 4 connected to the WiFi hotspot all the time and you will be fine. It won't interfere with your cellular connection for phone calls and messaging
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This will work. I did this when I used a phone that didn't have T-Mobile bands.
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I have been using Wifi tethering on my ATT Galaxy S4. Shouldn't I be able to tether and make a phone call at the same time? I tether, then make a call, and I no longer am able to ping through my phone. I can ping the wireless interface on the phone, but nothing else.
Anyone else able to do this? Seems like it should be possible.
I've noticed, for myself being on Rogers Wireless LTE, whenever I receive a call 3G and HSPA take over and LTE shuts off until the phone call it is completed
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djbrotherson said:
I've noticed, for myself being on Rogers Wireless LTE, whenever I receive a call 3G and HSPA take over and LTE shuts off until the phone call it is completed
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I think it has to do with voice over LTE or HD voice if i am not wrong.
If they don't have HD voice calling it will drop to HSPA
Well where I'm at, I don't think LTE for calls has been implemented yet for any carriers
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This is with 4G as well. I tether, internet works fine. I then place a call and no longer can get to the internet.
Is this a limitation of the phone or the ATT network?
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This is with 4G as well. I tether, internet works fine. I then place a call and no longer can get to the internet.
Is this a limitation of the phone or the ATT network?
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No, this is an issue with the phone/software. Tether on a call works fine on the Galaxy S III (it also drops back to 4G from LTE when you make a call, but tethering keeps working)
In case you haven't already heard and are having issues. I'm having issues at the moment.
http://abc7chicago.com/news/sprint-outage-affecting-chicago-surrounding-suburbs/573226/
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In case you haven't already heard and are having issues. I'm having issues at the moment.
http://abc7chicago.com/news/sprint-outage-affecting-chicago-surrounding-suburbs/573226/
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It was a nationwide outage. Im just north of you in Wisconsin and we had no voice for a few hours. Still able to use LTE while voice was out
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Im in CT and experienced 6 straight days where my phone would show an LTE connection but had no data connectivity. Their 3g network still worked but you had to manually set your phone to only use 3g. Otherwise it would auto connect to the LTE that was not transmitting data. Their customer support was mainly useless, it took 5 phone calls before they finally put me through to someone who finally admitted they were having major network problems.
Works on Page Plus.
Do not activate it on Verizon.
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Update: native hotspot works no hassle.
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Did you really get it to work on page plus? What steps did you tale to get it to work?
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Did you really get it to work on page plus? What steps did you tale to get it to work?
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Not trying to be a smart ass but I put the page plus LTE SIM card in and that's it it worked and for some reason tethering started to work too.
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Not trying to be a smart ass but I put the page plus LTE SIM card in and that's it it worked and for some reason tethering started to work too.
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Lol your fine I just wanted to make sure before I bought the Sim card, thank you!
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Not trying to be a smart ass but I put the page plus LTE SIM card in and that's it it worked and for some reason tethering started to work too.
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Was your phone on 5.1 when you activated on page plus? I activated yesterday but the phone won't stay connected to the network. It will say verizon wireless with some bars and a exclamation point for a minute then it will just go to no bars and searching for service.
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Was your phone on 5.1 when you activated on page plus? I activated yesterday but the phone won't stay connected to the network. It will say verizon wireless with some bars and a exclamation point for a minute then it will just go to no bars and searching for service.
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Yes 5.1
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The carrier label does say Verizon wireless.
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The carrier label does say Verizon wireless.
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the activation went smooth but the phone won't stay connected to Verizon network service. I put it on airplane mode for a few seconds, go back to mobile data and it will say Verizon wireless again for a few seconds but then it will just go back to searching for service. Do you have any idea why this is happening? Thank you for your help.
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the activation went smooth but the phone won't stay connected to Verizon network service. I put it on airplane mode for a few seconds, go back to mobile data and it will say Verizon wireless again for a few seconds but then it will just go back to searching for service. Do you have any idea why this is happening? Thank you for your help.
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Check your network settings see what network is set... should be lte/cdma also check your APN
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Check your network settings see what network is set... should be lte/cdma also check your APN
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Thank you for your help. After taking out my sim and re-entering it a couple times, everything is working fine. The service is very good.
Hey Guys
I accidentally found that Galaxy S8/S8+ can be used as wifi repeater. All you have to do is just connect to your WIFI router via wifi, then enable mobile hotspot/tether and then the wifi hotspot that's created it actually routes traffic via the WIFI router and not via your Cellular Service Provider, just give it a try
I hope it can be of use to some of us here
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Some plans limit or charge extra for tethering/hot spot. Make sure to check your carrier's/plan's rules.
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Some plans limit or charge extra for tethering/hot spot. Make sure to check your carrier's/plan's rules.
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It does not uses your cell plan, I am talking about using your phone as a repeater
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Its called wifi sharing, and yes its pretty nifty especially when using paid wifi in hotels and such.