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.
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Never heard of Net10 til today. It's new in my area. Can I use an att Lumia 900 on it unlocked? It'd be a savior on the bill. What are your thoughts on net10 service?
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From what I understand, Net10 phones only work with a sim card specific to that device. Swapping the sim cards wouldn't work. Straight talk is always an option since it uses GSM. It runs on t-mobiles network.
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From what I understand, Net10 phones only work with a sim card specific to that device. Swapping the sim cards wouldn't work. Straight talk is always an option since it uses GSM. It runs on t-mobiles network.
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Isn't it the phone that's locked? Meaning bringing in an att sim would work?
ST uses either AT&T or T-mobiles network i think it depends which you choose to use
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Isn't it the phone that's locked? Meaning bringing in an att sim would work?
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I don't think so. From what I was reading, unlocking it wouldn't matter. The sim card and the phone it was with other work together. You can't use an AT&T sim card in an Net10 phone or a Net10 sim card in an AT&T phone
That was what I got from a little researching. I could be wrong.
And ST is always an option as well. They have good plans and use GSM so swapping sim cards wouldn't be an issue.
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I heard st starts warning you after 100 Mb in a day. Is that true?
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I don't think so. From what I was reading, unlocking it wouldn't matter. The sim card and the phone it was with other work together. You can't use an AT&T sim card in an Net10 phone or a Net10 sim card in an AT&T phone
That was what I got from a little researching. I could be wrong.
And ST is always an option as well. They have good plans and use GSM so swapping sim cards wouldn't be an issue.
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I'm using the Galaxy Note with a NET10 sim.
Things you should be aware of:
1. Web access doesnt work if you are roaming
2. YOu can use a AT&T locked phone (as mine is locked)
Unlimited plan is really limited to your area code. ONce you cross the line you don't get to use data.
So you will be screw on your travels or work outside your area.
I just signed up. But wish I hadn't.
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I'm using the Galaxy Note with a NET10 sim.
Things you should be aware of:
1. Web access doesnt work if you are roaming
2. YOu can use a AT&T locked phone (as mine is locked)
Unlimited plan is really limited to your area code. ONce you cross the line you don't get to use data.
So you will be screw on your travels or work outside your area.
I just signed up. But wish I hadn't.
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So the NET10 rep couldn't solve my web access problem on the Note BUT I've it working w/O their help.
IT works outside my area code and I get average 3G speed.
So you AT&T android phone doesn't have to be unlocked to be able to use NET10.
will you please tell us just how you managed to do this??
please post your settings....even your new APN settings if you had to make new..
thanks
.... don't leave us hanging..
thanks again
NET10 new plan
this my first post but i hope it help,
NET10 had just came up with there unlimited plan of $50 (talk,text and date (3G)) or $65 with all that + international calling to almost 50 countries, and they are saying on the SIM card kit, to bring your GSM unlocked or compatible phone , Iphone, Android, Smart phone.
and it should work, pop the sim in and follow the instructions.
I'm actually thinking seriously to switch to them after buying a AT&T HTC Vivid, thinking i'll be able to use with t-mobile 4G, to find the LTE Curse is on my Vivid.
i talked to a dealer of NET10 and he told me the NET10 uses both networks, and you are guaranteed to get 3G speed on any phone capable of having 3G speed.
this text is copied from NET10sim web page
"Use virtually any compatible or unlocked GSM phone with our NET10 SIM to get service on the best nationwide networks."
i got the sim, but it was 2 days after I paid for my t-mo for this month, I'll post my experience once I try it on my LTE cursed Vivid phone, and check the 3G service.
Hope this helped. :fingers-crossed:
If the phone doesnt get 1700/2100 for 3g then you will have to wait for the refarm.
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volcandroid said:
this my first post but i hope it help,
NET10 had just came up with there unlimited plan of $50 (talk,text and date (3G)) or $65 with all that + international calling to almost 50 countries, and they are saying on the SIM card kit, to bring your GSM unlocked or compatible phone , Iphone, Android, Smart phone.
and it should work, pop the sim in and follow the instructions.
I'm actually thinking seriously to switch to them after buying a AT&T HTC Vivid, thinking i'll be able to use with t-mobile 4G, to find the LTE Curse is on my Vivid.
i talked to a dealer of NET10 and he told me the NET10 uses both networks, and you are guaranteed to get 3G speed on any phone capable of having 3G speed.
this text is copied from NET10sim web page
"Use virtually any compatible or unlocked GSM phone with our NET10 SIM to get service on the best nationwide networks."
i got the sim, but it was 2 days after I paid for my t-mo for this month, I'll post my experience once I try it on my LTE cursed Vivid phone, and check the 3G service.
Hope this helped. :fingers-crossed:
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So what happened???? I'm really considering switching to Net10 over At&t. It would save me about $30 a month, and give all my phone lines unlimited data not just mine.
I am using my NET10 micro-sim card (for AT&T) as part of their Bring Your Own Phone (BYOP) sim card package in my new AT&T-branded Sony Xperia Ion (LT28at) that has been unlocked to carrier. I'm in a small area in western South Dakota that has AT&T coverage, and I am getting 4g speeds on the cellular service from my home. The reception is great, and you do get edge (2g) and 3g data while traveling outside your area, just not the highest speeds. I travel to Seattle frequently for business and can verify this. With prepaid monthly it is about $47.50 (with taxes) per month. HUGELY worth it after being 'chained' to Verizon for years and years!
im on a s4 non prepaid at&t phone using net 10 on the at&t network. no problems and i live in wautoma wisc.
I am planning on Straight Talk $45 unlimited 1mo plan.
https://www.straighttalk.com/secure/ServicePlans
From some internet research it looks like the best bet is to get the t-mobile compatible sim (since service prbs are with at&t compatible sim).
The problem is, t-mobile compatible sim is only full-sized - not for nexus 4 micro sim. Contracted their customer service, they confirmed no t-mobile compatible microsim.
Now I have two options:
1. get the at&t compatible microsim
2. get t-mobile full sized sim and then use sim cutter.
Which way to go?
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I am planning on Straight Talk $45 unlimited 1mo plan.
https://www.straighttalk.com/secure/ServicePlans
From some internet research it looks like the best bet is to get the t-mobile compatible sim (since service prbs are with at&t compatible sim).
The problem is, t-mobile compatible sim is only full-sized - not for nexus 4 micro sim. Contracted their customer service, they confirmed no t-mobile compatible microsim.
Now I have two options:
1. get the at&t compatible microsim
2. get t-mobile full sized sim and then use sim cutter.
Which way to go?
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If you want T-Mobile I'm sure a T-Mobile store would cut the sim for you.
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If you want T-Mobile I'm sure a T-Mobile store would cut the sim for you.
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I am not going to stay with t-mobile, I am talking about straighttalk t-mobile compatible sim.
http://www.straighttalk.com/ShopSims
Depends
It all depends on what you rather have. I personally will be going to Straight Talk too, but with the ATT sim.
ATT will offer better coverage (Also better wall penetration) in most parts of the USA, while T-mobile lacks in the coverage department they have great speeds in areas where they provide HSPA+. But as soon as you leave those areas if you travel a lot then you will be on EDGE a lot more.
I have seen people on the ATT Straight Talk getting 3mbs/1mbs to 7mbs/3mbs and those on T-mobile getting 7mbs/3mbs to above 10mbs/4mbs.
But like I said it really depends on what you want, I am leaving sprint so regardless of who I chose it would be a lot better.
If you go with T-mobile just cut the SIM.
I have straight talk and had tmobile b4. Where i live they both have strong signal get bout same speeds. I think tmobile will only help in bigger markets where they have the 42mbps towers not everywhere i tried to check the coverage where the 42 spots our cant really figure it out i live in a medium size market i dont get the 42 speeds here anyway so just something to think about.
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Now I have two options:
1. get the at&t compatible microsim
2. get t-mobile full sized sim and then use sim cutter.
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You basically spelled it out right there. Which network do you want to use ATT or TMo. If ATT, pick option 1. If TMo, pick 2.
ATT has wider coverage, so you can go to rural areas and still get decent signal. TMo usually craps out when you leave the city.
TMo has better speeds in the city, since most cities' ATT networks are congested compared to TMo (more users). Add to that, since Straight Talk is an MVNO, it gets lower priority at cell towers compared to ATT postpaid and ATT prepaid customers. So you can stand beside someone with an ATT SIM and he has a signal, while your ST SIM gets nothing.
If you have the money to spare to buy 2 SIMs, try the ATT microSIMs first. If you're not satisfied, then get the TMo SI and cut it down. If you have the extra $60 to spare, get them both at the same time, buy a month's service for both, and so a side-by-side comparison.
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I am planning on Straight Talk $45 unlimited 1mo plan.
https://www.straighttalk.com/secure/ServicePlans
From some internet research it looks like the best bet is to get the t-mobile compatible sim (since service prbs are with at&t compatible sim).
The problem is, t-mobile compatible sim is only full-sized - not for nexus 4 micro sim. Contracted their customer service, they confirmed no t-mobile compatible microsim.
Now I have two options:
1. get the at&t compatible microsim
2. get t-mobile full sized sim and then use sim cutter.
Which way to go?
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also, do you use google voice for voicemail? I believe T-Mobile MVNO's don't allow call forwarding (which is what Google Voice does for voicemail). I could be wrong though, so make sure you do your search on that. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890301
As soon as my contract (and my wife's) is up on AT&T in March, we are going to get the Straight Talk sim for AT&T...mainly because of the reasons other people have mentioned in this thread... plus, when I had the G Nexus, I got a T-Mobile prepaid sim to test it out and T-Mobile HSPA+ was slower here than AT&T.... but go with the coverage that works for you.
For some reason, I'm experiencing very slow data speeds with straight talk ( att Sim) with my nexus 4. Called them to reset my data settings but still no good.
I cut my straight talk/tmobile sim to work in my nexus 4. i refused to use att side of straight talk. so far everything is good no complaints :good:
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For some reason, I'm experiencing very slow data speeds with straight talk ( att Sim) with my nexus 4. Called them to reset my data settings but still no good.
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What are your APN settings? Delete the first proxy, test again. I had a to reset data, then set the phone in airplane mode and back and retested.
I have T-Mobile, have always loved it. The reception in my office had always been on the line, but most of the time, with all my other phones, I've been able to get 3/4g most of the time.
With the n4, I NEVER get 3/4g in my office. Quite frustrating. Thinking about getting st att based on most replies here. Sucks I need to change based on the phone
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You can always use a micro SIM cutter
AT&T SIM
Anyone getting better than 6 mbps on StraighTalk? If so, could you please post settings?
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Anyone getting better than 6 mbps on StraighTalk? If so, could you please post settings?
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I get that and also want to know. I realize we can't use lte apn but i expect faster for h+
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Anyone getting better than 6 mbps on StraighTalk? If so, could you please post settings?
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are you looking for att settings or tmobile settings for straight talk?
93sleeper said:
are you looking for att settings or tmobile settings for straight talk?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1552324&stc=1&d=1355159626
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1552325&stc=1&d=1355159626
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1552326&stc=1&d=1355159626
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1552327&stc=1&d=1355159626
I've been seriously considering the N4 with st8 talk but I've been a little hesitant because I want it to work everywhere I go i.e. work, home, parents house. if anyone has had the Verizon GNex could you respond with whether it works better or not? What would be the pro/con list? Everyone has opinions, I know, but please only from ppl who have the N4.
Folks, 6Mbps on AT&T's HSPA+ might be as good as you're going to get.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1552324&stc=1&d=1355159626
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1552325&stc=1&d=1355159626
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1552326&stc=1&d=1355159626
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are these tmo setting or att&t?
Sparta507 said:
are these tmo setting or att&t?
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Looks like t-mobile to me.
Searching for thus question here and on Google I find little clear information. Apologies if it's been answered before.
I have a Note3 on Verizon on contract but not being used. It's taking up a line and costing me money and very far from end of contract. A friend of mine wants to buy it from me. I told him he can have it for $350 (ETF cost) so I can lose the unused line charge. He uses AT&T and it's the only carrier that he can use at his house. I have read that Tmobile SIMs can be used in Verizon phones without problems, but can AT&T? Will he lose certain bands? Is my plan with the ETF buy out ok? Anything anyone can tell me about doing this would be appreciated. I'm trying to talk him into Verizon Prepaid but he is an AT&T fan because of logistics.
Thanks all
Ed Murray said:
Searching for thus question here and on Google I find little clear information. Apologies if it's been answered before.
I have a Note3 on Verizon on contract but not being used. It's taking up a line and costing me money and very far from end of contract. A friend of mine wants to buy it from me. I told him he can have it for $350 (ETF cost) so I can lose the unused line charge. He uses AT&T and it's the only carrier that he can use at his house. I have read that Tmobile SIMs can be used in Verizon phones without problems, but can AT&T? Will he lose certain bands? Is my plan with the ETF buy out ok? Anything anyone can tell me about doing this would be appreciated. I'm trying to talk him into Verizon Prepaid but he is an AT&T fan because of logistics.
Thanks all
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As far as I know because ATT and Tmobile are GSM based, Verizon phones will not work on their respective networks and vice versa. Phones between CDMA networks like Verizon and Sprint should be interchangeable however. At worse just have him put his SIM in your phone, if voice and data works then it's all good. .
hjf3Gd said:
Thank you very much indeed for that, gonna get one of those.
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To my understanding you can run a Verizon phone on att however it will not get lte. I've heard of people getting straight talk and using the GSM sim and changing some settings and it works. Do some searches on Google for Verizon note 3 on straight talk. I assume that the same will work for att since they use atts network
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I am evaluating the Essential right now, especially after seeing Best Buy's offer for $450! I currently use H2O as my MVNO. However, because of my location, I would rather use a Verizon MVNO. GSM service here using either T-Mobile or AT&T is pretty spotty. And my wife's experience using Verizon has been excellent. Can anyone tell me what their experience has been with various MVNO services and Verizon? I want to spend no more than $30 a month...unlimited talk and text with 1-2 GB of data (I don't use a lot). All opinions will be appreciated. Thanks.
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I am evaluating the Essential right now, especially after seeing Best Buy's offer for $450! I currently use H2O as my MVNO. However, because of my location, I would rather use a Verizon MVNO. GSM service here using either T-Mobile or AT&T is pretty spotty. And my wife's experience using Verizon has been excellent. Can anyone tell me what their experience has been with various MVNO services and Verizon? I want to spend no more than $30 a month...unlimited talk and text with 1-2 GB of data (I don't use a lot). All opinions will be appreciated. Thanks.
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I am currently on Xfinity Mobile, a Verizon MVNO. Basically there are two plans. $12/month by the GB (including unlimited calls and text), or $45/month unlimited. But there currently is no BYOD plan (XM says they plan to offer one in "the future"). So you have to buy a device from them, and you have to have Comcast internet.
The cell service is VZW. The "customer" service is Comcast, so you know what that means...
Xfinity works fine for me as well. In fact it's the only one that works well for me. Can't use my main Tmo line since neither of the essential phones I've had can hold a connection well on Tmo.
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.
LGAGaming said:
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.
mhelm23 said:
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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