I have a VZW LG V20. It is paid off and not stuck in any contract. I have the grandfathered corporate discounted unlimited data plan and intend to keep it. I will be adding a new phone to that line. That leaves my V20 with no coverage but I would like to keep service and data on the V20 through another provider. VZW won't let me add a new line unless I switch all phones to a new much more expensive plan.
So the bottom line is I am looking for another provider under which my V20 can be fully functional. I know that T Mobile will turn the phone on but my understanding is that data service will not provide all their bands so will basically suck. Is there another provider who can provide fully functional data and phone service for my phone? I do not wish to root it.
Thanks! I appreciate your help!
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I use cricket on my at&t model and it works perfectly, and as long as you can use other providers then at&t or cricket is good.
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I use cricket on my at&t model and it works perfectly, and as long as you can use other providers then at&t or cricket is good.
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Doesn't help me
Cricket is GSM . VZW CDMA.
I'm hoping Straight Talk works but I need a user to confirm
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Just for grins I tried my T-Mobile SIM in my VS995 tonight and after setting up the APN, the best I could get was "H". It briefly flashed 4G LTE for about 10 seconds though...
Your best bet is to go with an MVNO that uses Verizon's network. Total Wireless has a pretty decent deal that I have been considering.
Are you in USA? I never heard of Total Wireless? Many have posted VS995 pretty useless on GSM networks.
Anybody try Straight Talk with a VS995?
recDNA said:
Are you in USA? I never heard of Total Wireless? Many have posted VS995 pretty useless on GSM networks.
Anybody try Straight Talk with a VS995?
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Yes, I'm in the US. totalwireless.com. I haven't tried it yet.
True, the VS995 is pretty useless on GSM networks.
I switched over to Total Wireless a couple weeks ago with my V20. They use Verizon's towers. Working great so far.
My phone is still stock.
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I switched over to Total Wireless a couple weeks ago with my V20. They use Verizon's towers. Working great so far.
My phone is still stock.
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Where do you get Total Wireless?
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Just curious if anybody uses the $50 dollar Net10 plan. I'm on the T-Mobile $30 plan currently but the coverage isn't what I want it to be and 100 minutes keeps my calls short. I know LTE won't work unofficially supported because Net10 doesn't use band 4.
Basically just asking if anybody has any thoughts/experiences with this setup. I know at&t coverage is far superior where i live than T-Mo.
Go with straight talk they are $45 unlimited run on att network and reliable had them for years works on any phone!
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Go with straight talk they are $45 unlimited run on att network and reliable had them for years works on any phone!
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I looked into ST but they removed at&t sims so you can only use T-Mo towers now. Both net10 and ST are owned by tracphone so they should be similar.
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I looked into ST but they removed at&t sims so you can only use T-Mo towers now. Both net10 and ST are owned by tracphone so they should be similar.
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http://mobile.walmart.com/m/phoenix#ip/Straight-Talk-AT-T-Compatible-Micro-SIM-Card/21550826
Still available, in fact just bought one a few weeks ago for a coworker with a nexus 4. Uses at&t towers and all.
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Hey guys, to all who are wondering... T-Mobile stores do have some stock of the blue Nexus 6 32gb today, didn't have an issue getting mine. I do have an account with a single line on T-Mobile that I do not use, so I used that account and paid for device in full ($650). Out of the box, it works great on Verizon. Voice quality is much better than Droid Turbo and iPhone 6+. Data speeds are strong (75mbps down & 30up) on LTE.
All I had to do to activate on Verizon was either let device self activate with Verizon SIM that takes about 5 minutes, or by going into Settings - More - Cellular and toggling Global mode.
The reason I made this thread is incase somebody who is like me and got tired of waiting for Google and Moto to have stock and wanted to purchase it via T-Mobile and use on another carrier. My friend works in a retail store and he said that even if you do not have an account with them, you can still buy you at full cost.
Does that mean its sim unlock?
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Hey guys, to all who are wondering... T-Mobile stores do have some stock of the blue Nexus 6 32gb today, didn't have an issue getting mine. I do have an account with a single line on T-Mobile that I do not use, so I used that account and paid for device in full ($650). Out of the box, it works great on Verizon. Voice quality is much better than Droid Turbo and iPhone 6+. Data speeds are strong (75mbps down & 30up) on LTE.
All I had to do to activate on Verizon was either let device self activate with Verizon SIM that takes about 5 minutes, or by going into Settings - More - Cellular and toggling Global mode.
The reason I made this thread is incase somebody who is like me and got tired of waiting for Google and Moto to have stock and wanted to purchase it via T-Mobile and use on another carrier. My friend works in a retail store and he said that even if you do not have an account with them, you can still buy you at full cost.
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Do you know if it will work on ATT?
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Do you know if it will work on ATT?
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Yes, it works too.
can you try terthering?
if this works i think i will ask one of my boys who has t mobile to get me a phone out right.. i want the 64gb version tho..
My question is. Will Verizon whitelist the numbers from tmobile later down the line doh and block it from working on their towers. ?
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going into Settings - More - Cellular and toggling Global mode.
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Why would you do that? I have it set to LTE and it seems to keep onto an LTE signal longer compared to "Global" mode, which I would use if I was traveling overseas and inserted a local SIM into my device.
But wouldn't it lose signal if you leave lte coverage and drop to 3g? Since Verizon is CDMA.
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But wouldn't it lose signal if you leave lte coverage and drop to 3g? Since Verizon is CDMA.
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No. Even my current moto x is in global and it switches between LTE and 3g just fine
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No. Even my current moto x is in global and it switches between LTE and 3g just fine
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Wait but you just said that yours is in Global and switches just fine. Would it switch fine while on LTE?
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Wait but you just said that yours is in Global and switches just fine. Would it switch fine while on LTE?
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I changed mine to LTE, using this way for 2 days, swiched to CDMA couple of times.. mine is a Moto store N6
Does hotspot work or is it blocked like AT&T?
Sorry, I don't have an ATT Sim. I only tried it for a few minutes when my friend was here to ensure that the device worked.
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Sorry, I don't have an ATT Sim. I only tried it for a few minutes when my friend was here to ensure that the device worked.
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But you have Verizon right? Does hotspot work on Verizon ?
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But you have Verizon right? Does hotspot work on Verizon ?
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I have a t-mobile nexus 6 with a Verizon SIM. Hotspot works on Verizon if you switch the cellular mode to LTE. It didn't work for me when in global mode which was the default out if the box.
Does it do voice and data at the same time on verizon?
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Does it do voice and data at the same time on verizon?
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No. Same radio as iPhone 6. Unfortunately we lose this until VoLTE is a more adopted thing.
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Does it do voice and data at the same time on verizon?
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Just tested it and I cannot get simultaneous voice and data over a cellular connection on Verizon with the Nexus 6.
God I love you right now lol, I am sick of the play store **** so I am probably just going to buy mine on prepaid online tommorow and have it shipped.
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Is anyone having this issue? I recently got a lg v20 sprint unlocked and the cellular signal drops constantly, it says "NO SERVICE every 3 seconds" then connects back to my mobile carrier.
anyone knows how to fix this? I know for sure it can't be a hardware problem because the phone is relatively new.
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Is anyone having this issue? I recently got a lg v20 sprint unlocked and the cellular signal drops constantly, it says "NO SERVICE every 3 seconds" then connects back to my mobile carrier.
anyone knows how to fix this? I know for sure it can't be a hardware problem because the phone is relatively new.
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That's a side effect of using a sprint phone on a different network. It all determines the carrier and area. Never buy a sprint phone with full intentions of it fully working on a different network. For me AT&T would do it. T-Mobile wouldn't.
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okay thanks for the response. hmmm not what should I do with the phone?
What is the SIM card that you have inserted in your phone? If it's gsm one, it will not work.
Sprint is a CDMA network and even if you unlock a device from them, you will have issues using it on other networks.
https://www.unlockunit.com/help/knowledgebase/cdma-networks/
Dude, this is so incorrect I've been using a domestic Verizon note 5 for the past 6 months on the gsm network by only changing the apn for data. Pretty much every flagship carries all the bands to reduce manufacturing costs it's just a matter of accessing them through the software.
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Dude, this is so incorrect I've been using a domestic Verizon note 5 for the past 6 months on the gsm network by only changing the apn for data. Pretty much every flagship carries all the bands to reduce manufacturing costs it's just a matter of accessing them through the software.
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Sprint locks it down software wise. Verizon does Not. So Verizon variant most wouldn’t have an issue. Even though with older phones like the S5 and G4 (only ones I’ve tested Verizon wise) service was unreliable in fringe areas as they would all the time go in and out of service, but only in fringe areas.
It depends. A lot of sprint models miss bands that Several GSM carriers use weather it be WCDMA or LTE
But generally 99% of people trying to use a Sprint device on a GSM network are gonna have an issue. While Verizon it’s probably less than have that will have an issue if even that.
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i have the same issue
i have an sprint v20 and got the same issue, there must be a solution to this problem, the cell phone it's unlock but the signal keeps droping, please any solution will be apreciated
RodantE said:
i have an sprint v20 and got the same issue, there must be a solution to this problem, the cell phone it's unlock but the signal keeps droping, please any solution will be apreciated
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The only solution is to use the phone on Sprint....
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i have an sprint v20 and got the same issue, there must be a solution to this problem, the cell phone it's unlock but the signal keeps droping, please any solution will be apreciated
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I have a Sprint unlocked V20 and this phone was DSU (Domestic SIM Unlock) by Sprint to work on domestic GSM carriers and I tried using this with an AT&T card and it worked fine. Have you gone into Network settings and set the prper APN settings for your phone? Also are the bands supported in your area?
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I have a Sprint unlocked V20 and this phone was DSU (Domestic SIM Unlock) by Sprint to work on domestic GSM carriers and I tried using this with an AT&T card and it worked fine. Have you gone into Network settings and set the prper APN settings for your phone? Also are the bands supported in your area?
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currently i'm in Cuba here the network is Cubacell it work in 900Mhz GSM Band currently suportted by LG V20, don't know why the phone get and lose the bars every 4 seconds
Umm...just flash the US996 Unlocked version of the Weta Rom....if you can or course (Bootloader unlocked) I have a Sprint V20, works perfect on T-mobile, and pretty much any SIM. It's not terribly hard to do, just dig through these forums for help.
Hello, I like what I'm reading but after trying to find what you are referring to I am at a loss. Can you please explain how you did what you did to get your V20 operable? Please......
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Hello, I like what I'm reading but after trying to find what you are referring to I am at a loss. Can you please explain how you did what you did to get your V20 operable? Please......
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I'm guessing your refering to the sprint model? It's unreliable unless your using it on sprint. It's not worth it honestly unless you got the phone for free.
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I'm guessing your refering to the sprint model? It's unreliable unless your using it on sprint. It's not worth it honestly unless you got the phone for free.
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Yes, it's a Sprint phone. I had it unlocked and the signal comes on weak...then goes away. I've tried everything to get it to be stable but at a loss. I did pay for the phone so it's quite irritating.
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I'm guessing your refering to the sprint model? It's unreliable unless your using it on sprint. It's not worth it honestly unless you got the phone for free.
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I value your opinion on other things but your information here is incorrect. I have successfully used a Sprint LG V20 unlocked by Sprint here locally on GSM networks as well as outside the US. It could be an issue with APN settings or selecting a proper network.
The Sprint V20 has enough band support for domestic GSM bands and I have first hand experience with it. It could be that the particular V20 could be faulty?
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I value your opinion on other things but your information here is incorrect. I have successfully used a Sprint LG V20 unlocked by Sprint here locally on GSM networks as well as outside the US. It could be an issue with APN settings or selecting a proper network.
The Sprint V20 has enough band support for domestic GSM bands and I have first hand experience with it. It could be that the particular V20 could be faulty?
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It’s not the band support that is the issue. And it’s not just the V20. In fringe/lower coverage areas it’s a pain to maintain a stable connection. I’ve seen this with both the G5 and V20. It makes it unusable. It also occurs on older Verizon devices as well like the S5 and G4 as an example.
It’s mostly a software issue that causes it. APN is data related and wouldn’t cause signal issues.
When I had a sprint G5 for my 2nd line, I go into city limits where coverage was good would almost work perfectly. Go home in a fringe area might as well pop the sim In a flip phone lol.
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It’s not the band support that is the issue. And it’s not just the V20. In fringe/lower coverage areas it’s a pain to maintain a stable connection. I’ve seen this with both the G5 and V20. It makes it unusable. It also occurs on older Verizon devices as well like the S5 and G4 as an example.
It’s mostly a software issue that causes it. APN is data related and wouldn’t cause signal issues.
When I had a sprint G5 for my 2nd line, I go into city limits where coverage was good would almost work perfectly. Go home in a fringe area might as well pop the sim In a flip phone lol.
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Fringe area is a very specific issue. LOL I cannot use my Sprint device on Sprint in Fringe areas.
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Fringe area is a very specific issue. LOL I cannot use my Sprint device on Sprint in Fringe areas.
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That is true with Sprint coverage anywhere lol. (my local Walmart sells Boost mobile phones, even though we have ZERO sprint coverage) But in a fringe area on AT&T as an example the signal will drop in an out constantly. While any other phone will hold onto the signal perfectly fine and never drop and work perfect one 1-2 bars of signal.
I guess by fringe I mean a lower signal area not exactly fringe to the point of no service.
And there’s plenty of posts of Sprint G5 unlocked users that have the same problem.
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Am having the same issue with mine, wanted to flashed different rom on it but the version am on has antirollback but try different rom on it from all the research i have done that's best answer am getting
did anyone got this issue fixed?>
Hey guys I need a new phone, currently I'm on an HTC 10, I can't switch my service provider right now. But I'm thinking about getting a oneplus 6t. From what I've read it will work on Verizons LTE network. Can anyone that is using this on Verizon right now let me know what you think/what your experience has been so far please???
don't know the bands in your area but it I can use apn just started playing with these I can use Sprint and T-Mobile with dual SIM thanks to conversion
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Hey guys I need a new phone, currently I'm on an HTC 10, I can't switch my service provider right now. But I'm thinking about getting a oneplus 6t. From what I've read it will work on Verizons LTE network. Can anyone that is using this on Verizon right now let me know what you think/what your experience has been so far please???
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Here is my situation, and perhaps its useful info for you. I came from Axon 7 to One Plus 6t. The Axon 7, while it worked on Verizon never was certified, and outside of custom roms, would have network issues. Day one on One Plus 6t, i had verizon service in rooms and places where i never did before. When you get a One Plus 6t activated on Verizon, they convert your sim card (digitally, so perhaps account would be more accurate) to what is dubbed CDMA-less. I have had worlds better reception and net speeds on the OP6T than i ever did on my Axon 7. (sd 820, similar experience to the 10). I say go for it man. You wont be disappointed. OP6t is a verizon certified device. The only places i have issues are BFE places that only have 3g. Hope that helps.
My experience with the 6T on Verizon has been really good. Solid reception in New York's capital district (upstate, but not rural), and activation was painless when I got the phone about a month ago.
Some worries about getting service in rural areas when we travel this summer, as in the past I'd only get 3G sometimes, but I'm going to throw my old phone in the bag just in case.
With Verizon's revised 3G sunset coming at the end of the year, I'd imagine they'll need to do something about the fringe areas that are 3G only, or risk disenfranchising the people who live there.
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My experience with the 6T on Verizon has been really good. Solid reception in New York's capital district (upstate, but not rural), and activation was painless when I got the phone about a month ago.
Some worries about getting service in rural areas when we travel this summer, as in the past I'd only get 3G sometimes, but I'm going to throw my old phone in the bag just in case.
With Verizon's revised 3G sunset coming at the end of the year, I'd imagine they'll need to do something about the fringe areas that are 3G only, or risk disenfranchising the people who live there.
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I'm in the NY tristate area and we have a cabin upstate in the Catskills all of the carrier's other then VZW have no service. My Samsung $10+ has only 3G while my OP 6T has 4G. Very happy with reception on (VZW) my 6T.
if I use T-Mobile in slot one and Sprint in slot 2 I get lte on both Sims but been playing with prl and apns to double the Mbps you have to fastboot erase modemst1 and 2 there's thread on it same way I've done every phone to sim unlock it motoz make sure you use right apn and slot you'll be good
I've had my 6T for about a month now, on Verizon, and it's been great so far. I work in Boston and live just outside the city and have not had any issues at all.
@kend0g whats good man, yea cmon over, the water is fine here. no CDMA, no problem.
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Hey guys I need a new phone, currently I'm on an HTC 10, I can't switch my service provider right now. But I'm thinking about getting a oneplus 6t. From what I've read it will work on Verizons LTE network. Can anyone that is using this on Verizon right now let me know what you think/what your experience has been so far please???
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I've had mine since release. No issues.
It's certified compatible. Just make sure you call support and have CDMA_Less added as a feature.
The phone will only do LTE, which I have not found to be an issue.
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if I use T-Mobile in slot one and Sprint in slot 2 I get lte on both Sims but been playing with prl and apns to double the Mbps you have to fastboot erase modemst1 and 2 there's thread on it same way I've done every phone to sim unlock it motoz make sure you use right apn and slot you'll be good
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Wrong thread. This is use on Verizon.
6T on Verizon around Tampa Bay, FL and other areas in FL have been pretty good. NO worse than any other phone I've had with them on the network. Really think their service is overhyped.
My wife/daugters have iPhones, our reception is identical always no matter where we are if that helps. If their service sucks, so does mine, and when good, so is mine.
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When you get a One Plus 6t activated on Verizon, they convert your sim card (digitally, so perhaps account would be more accurate) to what is dubbed CDMA-less.....OP6t is a verizon certified device.
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Question:
Does Volte work on the OnePlus 6T on Verizon?
I really like the specs on the phone but I would need to have simultaneous voice and data in order for me to consider purchasing it to use it on Verizon.
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classic757 said:
Question:
Does Volte work on the OnePlus 6T on Verizon?
I really like the specs on the phone but I would need to have simultaneous voice and data in order for me to consider purchasing it to use it on Verizon.
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Yes volte works I just switched to Verizon yesterday from T-Mobile. Cdma-less was even enabled automatically.
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Yes volte works I just switched to Verizon yesterday from T-Mobile. Cdma-less was even enabled automatically.
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Okay great.
Glad to know.
Thanks.
Now did you purchase your 6T from T-Mobile and had it when you switched to Verizon?
I plan to buy mine directly from OnePlus unless the T-Mobile version is unlocked to work on any carrier including Verizon, then I might consider getting it from T-Mobile.
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Okay great.
Glad to know.
Thanks.
Now did you purchase your 6T from T-Mobile and had it when you switched to Verizon?
I plan to buy mine directly from OnePlus unless the T-Mobile version is unlocked to work on any carrier including Verizon, then I might consider getting it from T-Mobile.
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I see your first question was answered already. The theory is that the T-Mobile versions are fully unlockable/convertible to the unlocked version. I say theory BC while I've known people who have done such (feel free to chime in @Harry44 ) and say it is fully converted, there is no guarantee that will remain the case forever. But AFAIK at present that is possible. I bought mine unlocked for fear of tmob versions having something to block Verizon.
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I bought mine unlocked for fear of tmob versions having something to block Verizon.
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My sentiments exactly.
Thanks.
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Okay great.
Glad to know.
Thanks.
Now did you purchase your 6T from T-Mobile and had it when you switched to Verizon?
I plan to buy mine directly from OnePlus unless the T-Mobile version is unlocked to work on any carrier including Verizon, then I might consider getting it from T-Mobile.
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I bought mine from OnePlus as well. I only purchase unlocked phones with no carrier tag attached.
I just switched to Verizon from TMobile. I was surprised when I saw that it can only use LTE. The prepaid plans are only on LTE anyways so it works out. The service is great! I had issues setting up an account due to their system saying that my phone isn't eligible for receiving SMS messages. The chat agents have created a ticket for it. I had to put my sim in my wife's iPhone in order to create an account. I am traveling this summer and no 3g is a little scary but honestly, an area where there is no Verizon service is just as fast as TMobile full bars of LTE. Overall 5stars from me (Dallas area).
I gave up on my earlier quest to get a Page Plus SIM working properly after finding out on other forums that Verizon MVNOs do not play nice on non-Verizon branded phones. Apparently, not being able to receive texts or use data is a common problem. So I'm thinking of switching to an AT&T MVNO if it gives me full functionality. Has anyone had success with an AT&T MVNO?
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I gave up on my earlier quest to get a Page Plus SIM working properly after finding out on other forums that Verizon MVNOs do not play nice on non-Verizon branded phones. Apparently, not being able to receive texts or use data is a common problem. So I'm thinking of switching to an AT&T MVNO if it gives me full functionality. Has anyone had success with an AT&T MVNO?
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I currently use Cricket wireless. It is an ATT mvno and I don't have any problem in years.
I currently use Redpocket ( and in Redpocket they MVNO with all 4 top carriers) so if u want AT& T u need to get GSMA and it works really well with this phone.
I've been using a Straight Talk (tracfone) on at&t sim for years, had to get a new one with the Mate9, and it works perfectly in the OP6T.
Didn't have to change a thing. Talk, text, data, work perfectly.
Thanks for the replies guys. I'm gonna go with Redpocket so I can get another bare-bones plan. I only need minimal coverage for when I have sketchy TMO coverage. Hopefully, Pageplus won't make it too painful to ditch them.