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Ok so tmobile has a nice.plan with 5gb, 100 mins and unlimited texting for $30.00. My question is would this plan work on my streak 7. Don't care about the calling or texting just the data plan. I have simple mobile with the $40 plan and ddata does work so I figure the tmobile one should work as well. Hve u guys tried this?
Its not a phone, so your minutes and texting won't work, and I am doubtful the data would work as well.
You wont be able to use cell phone plan and insert the sim card with the Dell streak 7.
You will need a tablet data plan In order for it to work.
And with prepaid tablet data plan you wont get unlimited texting.
with postpaid tablet data plan you can add unlimited texting.
I have simple mobile nd my voice plan with data works on the tablet. Just data. no texting no calling. I don't have a tmobile sim card with me to try it out.
I want that 30 plan bcuz it has 5gbs.of data. I dont ccare about the calling or texting but the 5gb. I rather pay 30 than like 50 for just 2 or 3gb
Depends on their policy more then anything else. Texting requires a phone number(?) but tablets dont get numbers since they cant call, otherwise it's just (a special type of) data.
Carriers like to charge different amounts for different device classes, so it might not apply to a tablet or something.
I have a data only plan from t-mobile and they do give the tablet a phone number. Seems odd to me but they do.
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I have a data only plan from t-mobile and they do give the tablet a phone number. Seems odd to me but they do.
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They give it a phone number so that they can SMS you messages when you get near your limit, or near the end of your 30 days. Their system was built around doing SMS for activations as well. They could rearchitect to use email, but since phone companies have numbers "lying around", it's just as easy to give you the number.
As for the 5 Gig/$30 option, I wish they would do that for us, but they have told myself and others on multiple occasions that this is a WalMart special - which suggests that WalMart may be subsidizing some or all of these plans. $50/3 Gigs isn't horrible - particularly considering the equivalent plans (and costs) at Verizon and AT&T.
My .02 worth of course.
I got the plan in an effort to keep my # at a lower cost... Only texting works... The 3g & 4g show but wont go out... Update: wont get SMS messages either..! Now this really sucks...
I have the tmobile branded dell streak... Tried to upgrade it to hc3.2 but some match error came up...
Anyway wifi everything works fine...
I called tmo they told me I need a broadband plan... =/ And that it only works on walmart purchased phones... Considering that its mostly a data and text plan you would think more would fly... It has 100 voice min so whatever there...
Anyone know of a loophole..?
I read somewhere that only walmart sold phones can be used as so; and if you update your streak7 the wrong file it could change ones imei # so becareful there but some pm me if they know where im going with this...
SMS started working all of a sudden...
http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Nexus-4-wont-support-T-Mobiles-Wi-Fi-calling_id36181
If any of you T-Mobile customers out there were planning on using Wi-Fi calling on the upcoming LG Nexus 4, the sad truth is that the device will not be supporting the feature.
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Guess there is always skype or other voip solutions...
It never worked right for me anyway since gb
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ap3604 said:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-Nexus-4-wont-support-T-Mobiles-Wi-Fi-calling_id36181
Guess there is always skype or other voip solutions...
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that's a (small) shame.. I was able to use Wifi Calling once when out of the country (cell radio turned off)... saved me a ton of $$ when I needed to make a few important phone calls.
oh wait.. let me over-react... OMG that's it I will NEVER buy this phone... just kidding.
If there was ever such a thing as a good carrier app, this would be it. Shame, but not unexpected.
Really wish tmobile would find a way to get it on the market so all tmobile phones could download/update it.
Sorry for my ignorance, but what setting up Google voice with your phone number? Is that possible? Just curious since I was looking forward to this feature too. (Never used wifi calling)
Not a surprise since Wi-Fi calling only works on GB ROMs, it doesn't works on ICS/JB ROMs.
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Not a surprise since Wi-Fi calling only works on GB ROMs, it doesn't works on ICS/JB ROMs.
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not true.. works just fine on my Sensation4G.. Android 4.0.3 (ICS)
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not true.. works just fine on my Sensation4G.. Android 4.0.3 (ICS)
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It's working on ICS roms. I'm reasonably certain that as soon as Tmo releases a JB rom with this in it, we'll see it ported to other devices/roms. I'm definitely hoping we see one for this device at some point as well. Won't stop me from getting this phone, but I'm hoping eventually we get the goods.
this is a deal breaker for me, as i am frequently in large buildings without reception.
there is no way for anyone besides tmo to add wifi calling. custom roms will not fill this gap. google voice kind of by not with the carrier number.
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It's working on ICS roms. I'm reasonably certain that as soon as Tmo releases a JB rom with this in it, we'll see it ported to other devices/roms. I'm definitely hoping we see one for this device at some point as well. Won't stop me from getting this phone, but I'm hoping eventually we get the goods.
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Not entirely true. Its built into the SGS 3 T-Mobile JellyBean leaks but it is not a simple task at all to get into other ROMs like it was in GB... it is now built into settings with a bunch of libs and such. Not many devs look at it as something worth spending days on to figure it out and code it into a custom ROM. Unfortunately of course.
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never used wi fi calling anyways, so no big deal. nexus 4 ftw!
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never used wi fi calling anyways, so no big deal. nexus 4 ftw!
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Same! It's great for those who need it, but I am not in that group.
It just means this device is going to be stock on T-mobile so likely they will get updates just as fast as the Play Store version (it may be the same firmware minus Google Wallet).
It is a shame... when I went to China I could still talk to people at home for free which was amazing. And it helps in large buildings.
This is still entirely possible, without using anything developed by T-Mobile. It's not ideal for everyone, but I will be posting a comprehensive guide one of these days. I've been promising people for months, and once mid-terms are over, I'll be able to deliver.
Well using a sip account over WiFi will accomplish the same thing
The way I see it, this is actually a good thing. If they were to support WiFi calling on the Nex4, then it would need to go through them to get updates. If we got them from Google, then WiFi calling would break, and **** storm of complaints would hit TMobile support lines. This sucks, but i havent used it in over a year and to me direct updates > WiFi calling.
Agreed that it's only a small shame.
I'm not the one for long phone chats, anyway.
Here is the solution:
1. Port # to Google Voice
2. Setup a voip.ms account with a DID, setup failovers for no answer to forward to TMo # after 3 rings, unreachable, forward to TMo # after 3 rings.
3. Install csipsimple and register SIP account/voip.ms
4. Install Google Voice app and select "Use GV to make all calls"
When making a call, it prompts if you want to use voip.ms or cellular (Tmo). Incoming calls get routed to Google Voice, route to voip.ms, if not answered after 3 rings/14 seconds it forwards to TMo #. I get my TMo prepaid card for $28.50 a month (callingmart.com), I have the $30/month TMo plan (Unlimited 4G, unlimited text and 100min). I use the 100min up first then resort to voip calling the rest of the month if needed. voip.ms DID is .99 cents per month, and each minute on voip.ms is 1cent per minute, compared to 10 cent per minute after 100min on TMo. So I basically pay $30 per month after tax and after voip.ms fee's, insane.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646755
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Using SIP is not the same thing as WiFi calling. I think most people here know how to setup a VOIP account but T-mobile's version was fully integrated into their account/phone #.
This thread is for all users who have went with using T-mobiles Unlimited $30 plan with 100 minutes of talk time and 5G of monthly 4G usage.
First question: what VOIP programs you use to make and receive calls? What is the best combination free/paid apps?
I've been using this plan on my Galaxy S3 and will be using it on my Nexus 4 if it ever shows up. Great plan!
Groove ip works great when I'm home, but I'm still on my s3. I also played with spare phone voip and it seemed to work pretty well.
can you go into a tmobile store and get the micro sim for free if you're a current tmobile user? i ordered the micro sim online but dont think it's coming tomorrow when my n4 arrives
Vonage for VOIP
I downloaded the Vonage app, ** You do not need to sign up for vonage to use it ***
And I can make free calls to any number in the US for free.... It uses your current T-Mobile number for calls.
The quality of the call is amazing and it works remarkably well.
I use GrooveIP when I'm home on wifi. I tried it a few times on 3g/hspa+ and it didn't fare too well. I'll try it again with the Nexus 4's improved download speeds and see if it makes a difference.
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can you go into a tmobile store and get the micro sim for free if you're a current tmobile user? i ordered the micro sim online but dont think it's coming tomorrow when my n4 arrives
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I'm about to find the answer to that myself tomorrow. My N4 is arriving tomorrow too. I'll probably hit all the local stores and ask for a new sim for my new phone.
Back to the topic, I've been thinking of converting to the $30 plan too. How are the chances of also transferring over my current T-Mobile number over to the $30 plan? It's of great value to me to keep my old number.
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I'm about to find the answer to that myself tomorrow. My N4 is arriving tomorrow too. I'll probably hit all the local stores and ask for a new sim for my new phone.
Back to the topic, I've been thinking of converting to the $30 plan too. How are the chances of also transferring over my current T-Mobile number over to the $30 plan? It's of great value to me to keep my old number.
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I know there's an eligibility checker for phone numbers on the T-Mobile site because I saw it when I was activating this new plan for my N4.
Esteef said:
I downloaded the Vonage app, ** You do not need to sign up for vonage to use it ***
And I can make free calls to any number in the US for free.... It uses your current T-Mobile number for calls.
The quality of the call is amazing and it works remarkably well.
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This app is way better than grooveip. Only tried on wifi so far and it's as clear as mobile network, plus it uses your number. And the best part...It's free!
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This app is way better than grooveip. Only tried on wifi so far and it's as clear as mobile network, plus it uses your number. And the best part...It's free!
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So when you call someone it shows your number on their caller id ? (phone)
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So when you call someone it shows your number on their caller id ? (phone)
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Yes, when you set it up, you enter your number and it sends you a text to verify that its your number. Then when you call someone it shows up as your mobile number on their caller id.
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Yes, when you set it up, you enter your number and it sends you a text to verify that its your number. Then when you call someone it shows up as your mobile number on their caller id.
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interdasting.
and this doesn't use up the allotted 100 minutes of the plan? i've been reading conflicting posts on whether or not these services use minutes.
I currently have $60 everything unlimited pre-paid with 2GB of data at HSPA+ speeds. While I can afford it, paying $30 a month would be even better. But is this plan for people that hardly ever talk on a phone or there is a way to get free incoming/outgoing calls ?
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I currently have $60 everything unlimited pre-paid with 2GB of data at HSPA+ speeds. While I can afford it, paying $30 a month would be even better. But is this plan for people that hardly ever talk on a phone or there is a way to get free incoming/outgoing calls ?
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I use Google Talk with tapatalk, but as of now I have the 50$ plan with unlimited talk from my one s until I can get the 30$ kit, they wouldn't let me migrate from the unlimited down to the 30$ said I had to go to Walmart and do it or order online. Sux when you know a csr has the power to do something for you but won't. Wish I was a hot girl sometimes.
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interdasting.
and this doesn't use up the allotted 100 minutes of the plan? i've been reading conflicting posts on whether or not these services use minutes.
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No they don't use minutes, it uses data. Vonage only works for outgoing as far as I know and grooveip works for both. You have to set up groove with your google voice number and change a certain setting (can't remember which) or it will use minutes. When someone calls your google voice number it forwards to your phone.
I would recommend using vonage and calling people right back when they call because it's alot better quality.
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I use Google Talk with tapatalk, but as of now I have the 50$ plan with unlimited talk from my one s until I can get the 30$ kit, they wouldn't let me migrate from the unlimited down to the 30$ said I had to go to Walmart and do it or order online. Sux when you know a csr has the power to do something for you but won't. Wish I was a hot girl sometimes.
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Just get a new sim and activate it, then trasfer your number to the new account. I've heard people say they were able to transfer the funds too.
There is a great thread at SD that you can learn everything there is to know about this plan.
http://slickdeals.net/f/3377172-T-Mobile-com-Walmart-Prepaid-30-month-Unlim-Text-5GB-Data-100-Voice-Mins-New-Activation-Only
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No they don't use minutes, it uses data. Vonage only works for outgoing as far as I know and grooveip works for both. You have to set up groove with your google voice number and change a certain setting (can't remember which) or it will use minutes. When someone calls your google voice number it forwards to your phone.
I would recommend using vonage and calling people right back when they call because it's alot better quality.
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If you use your phone number to call out with vonage, I'm pretty sure it is going to use up your minutes. Similar to how dialing in/out works with Google Voice:
If you choose for your caller ID to be from your Google Voice number, then it uses minutes like you are talking to your Google Voice number, and
If you choose for your caller ID to be from your real phone number, then it uses minutes like you were calling them directly (because Google simply transfers the call when the person is reached).
This is widely known due to the fact that people used to put their Google Voice number as one of their family members so they could get unlimited calls to that number.
So, I personally would not trust the previous poster without checking myself first. no offense
Programs like GrooveIP skip your phone number entirely and route you directly to your Google Voice number so as not to use minutes.
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If you use your phone number to call out with vonage, I'm pretty sure it is going to use up your minutes. Similar to how dialing in/out works with Google Voice:
If you choose for your caller ID to be from your Google Voice number, then it uses minutes like you are talking to your Google Voice number, and
If you choose for your caller ID to be from your real phone number, then it uses minutes like you were calling them directly (because Google simply transfers the call when the person is reached).
This is widely known due to the fact that people used to put their Google Voice number as one of their family members so they could get unlimited calls to that number.
So, I personally would not trust the previous poster without checking myself first. no offense
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I haven't even activated the phone yet because I'm waiting a case to get here. I was able to make calls no problem even without having service.
ceejay83 said:
can you go into a tmobile store and get the micro sim for free if you're a current tmobile user? i ordered the micro sim online but dont think it's coming tomorrow when my n4 arrives
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Currently have a 2 year contract and the $30 monthly 4G plan, was told that you dont always get the same coverage on prepaid than you do postpaid so I am currently testing it out. But I have not seen a difference yet. just have to wait for my Nexus 4 to come in and then cancel my postpaid plan.
I was able to get a free micro-sim from the tmobile store when I went. simply said when your phone arrives we can transfer everything over and if you decide you want to stick with the pre-paid we can switch your post-paid number over as well.
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I haven't even activated the phone yet because I'm waiting a case to get here. I was able to make calls no problem even without having service.
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Yes, if you use Vonage it does not use your minutes, same as GrooveIP, but....
I believe if you use Vonage with the phone number on your plan, then it will eat up your minutes.
I have yet to see any program that uses the phone number on your plan, without also using your minutes (T-mobile wifi calling uses your T-mobile phone number, and it also uses your minutes).
Correct me if I am wrong.
Vonage app doesn't use your minutes
Thank you guys for the Vonage app tip. Never came across it before. User interface is very usable and performance is great.
I still don't have the N4, only a few hours more , but I've had the $30 tmobile plan (100min + 5GB data) for a about a year now. I was forced to get a new number, couldn't transfer my old tmobile prepaid number.
Vonage app doesn't use your minutes. I installed it and allowed it to use my tmobile number (it auto detected it and sent an activation code over sms). I then made 2 calls one on wifi and another on 4G (currently have the galaxy exhibit 4G supports HSPA+ 14) quality was pretty good on both, considering grooveIP is unusable on it because of the weak processor, although Skype and G-Talk work fine. I had the same number of minutes remaining after the 2 calls as before. No minutes used.
The $30 plan works well for me because I use a little over 2GB of data a month, and rarely exceed the 100 minutes. And when I do it's only 10cents a minute. And no extra fees and taxes. Plus I pick up recharge cards online regularly at 5% off and no sales tax. It's a win win win situation
So I understood that when you are using Tmos WiFi calling feature, it still counts against your minutes. However, when I went into a T-Mobile store yesterday, a rep told me if you go into settings and turn off your cell radio, the call wont count against your minutes.
I'm not sure if I believe her so I thought I'd ask here. She claims to have worked for Tmo for 10 years but I still don't trust that info. I'm on the $30/mo 100 min prepay plan so I need to be sure.
Btw, I just signed up today, and my little Wifi calling icon is red and there is an error that reads, "Error ER06 SIM not ready". Yet I can make calls over the cell network, so the SIM must be ready, no? (I did cut a standard SIM to Micro, but if I screwed it up, I shouldn't be able to make normal calls).
T Mobile isn't dumb of course it counts towards your minutes
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On prepaid plan: it counts towards minutes
On ANY postpaid plan: it doesnt count.
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On prepaid plan: it counts towards minutes
On ANY postpaid plan: it doesnt count.
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Not true, wifi calls do count against your minutes. Tmobile has wife calling to cover those with a weak signal.
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Hmm maybe i remember wrong then.
Postpaid, it may or may not count towards your minutes. If you have to ask, it probably does. There was a plan add-on in the past that allowed for wifi not to deduct from your minutes. If you have a plan that is new, you probably aren't eligible for this add-on either way.
I was attempting to get this plan last year, but I totally forgot about keeping up with the request, haha.
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Not true, wifi calls do count against your minutes. Tmobile has wife calling to cover those with a weak signal.
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Cool! Anybodys wife or do they choose one for you?
Anyway, I figured it would count, since the call eventually goes out over their network. So more testing with GrooveIP!
Not, anyone want to tackle that error message I got? You think it has to do with my modified sim or does Tmo need to do something?
WiFi calling will use your minutes unless you have the "Free WiFi calling" package added to your plan. It is free to add so why not do it. Just takes a quick call to a T-Mobile rep.
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WiFi calling will use your minutes unless you have the "Free WiFi calling" package added to your plan. It is free to add so why not do it. Just takes a quick call to a T-Mobile rep.
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Correct.
I am a tmobile rep
WiFi calling DOES NOT use minutes if the free feature is applied to the account. Have them put it on or do it yourself on mytmobile.com
Prepaid it WILL use your minutes no matter what.
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I much prefer using wifi calling on my Google Voice + FreePBX +CSipSimple. $30 per month for 100 cell minutes but unlimited wifi + 4g calls is by far the best option for this prepaid plan since tmobile's wifi costs minutes.
Well, nice feature but I'll never use it.
i think it depends.. since now they have unlimited minutes the wifi calling thing becomes a moot point. lols i've turned off the wifi calling all together since work wifi is pretty slow and call quality when that happens is very shotty.
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I much prefer using wifi calling on my Google Voice + FreePBX +CSipSimple. $30 per month for 100 cell minutes but unlimited wifi + 4g calls is by far the best option for this prepaid plan since tmobile's wifi costs minutes.
Well, nice feature but I'll never use it.
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I'd like to know more about those two apps. However, I don't know about using GV for calls. I used to use it a lot n my computer or with my Obi, but everyone always complained about hearing touch tone noises during the call. Google has never fixed that!
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Correct.
I am a tmobile rep
WiFi calling DOES NOT use minutes if the free feature is applied to the account. Have them put it on or do it yourself on mytmobile.com
Prepaid it WILL use your minutes no matter what.
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Did not realize this was a free feature! A more recent change?
Saw that my account already had the free wifi added on. Logged onto the account and added it to my father's LG G2x.
Thanked your post!
Unlimited minutes for what price? I pay $0 for unlimited calling in the United States and Canada. The only reason I pay $30 per month is to be able to make calls when I'm out and about using my carrier T-Mobile. If you're paying more than $30 per month for unlimited and your United States or Canada I think that's ridiculous.
Think about it: in 2013 we have Skype, mumble, teamspeak, Ventrilo, Jitsi, and all these ways to speak with people completely free internationally. I don't feel it's worth paying a lot of money per month just to call people locally.
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I'd like to know more about those two apps. However, I don't know about using GV for calls. I used to use it a lot n my computer or with my Obi, but everyone always complained about hearing touch tone noises during the call. Google has never fixed that!
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12-part video tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9DzN1Pu6-Q&list=PLE_de-PBwrTSUMm-Y48aiOOHt_YyT69t0
Good to know u can add free WiFi calling. But I got unlimited mins so I don't think it matters. Sucks that I only get 1 bar at home tho. Main reason for WiFi calling.
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So it looks like pretty much every other prepaid carrier has its own thread so I thought I'd start one for the Straight Talk folks. I picked up my N5 a little over a week ago and switched both my wife and I (also has an N5) from Sprint. We'd been with them for a little over 9 years but in their LTE migration here in Portland their coverage went from decent to terrible. Thus far I'm very happy with the AT&T service, speed is good, cost is AWESOME, and I can tether without root so I retain work email functionality. I'm very pleased with the decision to dump Sprint and couldn't be happier with the N5!
With my ATT phone I could not tether unless I went to the high Gb plan. The unlocked Nexus, as you found, lets you do it out of the box.
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I did the same. Jumped ship from Sprint and went to Straight Talk, mainly because of the savings and Sprints bogus 3G & WiMax 4G. Tried t-mobiles $30 plan but the cell reception in my area was worse than what i had with Sprint. I was skeptical about going back to At&t as I had them before i had Sprint and was getting charged way more than i should have been paying for one line. I went with Straight Talk At&t and i have LTE coverage, a very reasonable phone bill, and no worries about extra charges. Definitely recommend to anyone whos looking for a reasonable bill and doesnt have good t-mobile coverage.
Me and two of my friends got nexus 5s and att st Sims and two of us networks say home. The other says at&t -_- good service none the less.
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Mine says home. It has said that for the past two years that I have been with them. Its not a big deal.
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Anyone able to get the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to work? I have seen threads where the N5 and T-Mobile users has gotten it to work but none for the ST ATT users.
I dropped Sprint with another six months left on my contract, so it will cost me about $120 in fees, but it's worth it. I'll save almost $ 40 a month, so after just three months the ETF would have been paid off, and I really start saving.
I'm very happy with Straight Talk AT&T. I have superior data speeds, and my calls are clear with no drops.
My mobile hotspot works, too.
I've used a few different pre paid plans the last few years but none of them have been this good. At first I went for the cheapest plan but with low minutes thinking I would use voip or something but I would get extra charges.
Only thing I've worried about with this plan is data limits, but they cleared that up with an actual limit now. I don't really download that much anyways and have a lot of Wi-Fi access.
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Anyone able to get the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to work? I have seen threads where the N5 and T-Mobile users has gotten it to work but none for the ST ATT users.
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Absolutely. I downloaded FoxFI but it looks like it's unnecessary.
I'm quite happy with att st for the most part (Salem Oregon). Tmobile data speeds are 2 to 3x faster, but limited service in doors of course.
The one problem I've had with strait talk that I've seen others confirm is the push delay. After an unknown amount of time of inactivity (usually a few minutes) the Google services port on st closes and you won't get new emails or hangouts ect until you refresh or the Google heart beat refreshes (up to 28 minutes).
Fortunately there's an app that lets you manually change the Google push ping to keep it alive. So I'm usually not more than 2 minutes behind on hangouts.
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What are some of yall using for the hotspot feature?
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If your on a custom Rom then the native hotspot works without any problem. Although alot of people use FoxFi.
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What are some of yall using for the hotspot feature?
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I am on rooted stock and have been using the built in hotspot with no problems.
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What are some of yall using for the hotspot feature?
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I've used FoxFi and that seems to enable the factory hotspot. In any case it works.
One thing hardly anyone is mentioning is that Straight Talk cripples video streaming on 4G and LTE. Watching YouTube videos is pretty useless unless you switch to 3G which is still pretty crappy. Another thing is that MMS can be hit or miss on Straight Talk. Sometimes its fine and other times it won't work.
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I've used FoxFi and that seems to enable the factory hotspot. In any case it works.
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If your on a custom Rom then the native hotspot works without any problem. Although alot of people use FoxFi
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I am rooted and have tried FoxFi, the native Hotspot and neither work. It connects but won't let any data pass through.
I did my first month on the Nexus 5 with Straight talk, really have no complaints at all. AT&T's coverage is not anywhere near as good as Verizon, but it's damn well better than Sprint or T Mobile. I left straight talk for h2o Wireless as there's very little LTE out here with AT&T anyways. The data cap was just too small on straight talk.
H20 wireless $60 a month fit unlimited everything, no throttling.
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I did my first month on the Nexus 5 with Straight talk, really have no complaints at all. AT&T's coverage is not anywhere near as good as Verizon, but it's damn well better than Sprint or T Mobile. I left straight talk for h2o Wireless as there's very little LTE out here with AT&T anyways. The data cap was just too small on straight talk.
H20 wireless $60 a month fit unlimited everything, no throttling.
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I have read that H2O throttles that $60 plan after 3GB.
I am glad someone started an att straight talk thread. Can anyone with a VPN tell me if it works with att straight talk? I use a pretty common VPN provider which works no problem on WIFI but has very frequent dis-connects while on mobile. It is pretty much unusable while on mobile.
Yeah so I've heard they throttle.
The way I figure it. Att is best in my area.
45$ a month for unlim text. Minutes. And 2.5gb data. Is still cheaper then if I wanted to go sign a contract with att for service. I'd have capped minutes. Maybe unlimited text. And 2gb data. Not even unlimited with slow speeds...
So I get an extra 500mb. Free mins. And such. And its cheaper and no contract..
And I haven't found anything better yet.
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