Can I use this phone without internet? - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I was wondering if u can disable the internet?
I know on the gs3 if you disable it thwn it will automatically come back
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VeryCoolAlan said:
I was wondering if u can disable the internet?
I know on the gs3 if you disable it thwn it will automatically come back
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Just turn off data?

BWolf56 said:
Just turn off data?
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No like completely take off the data plan.
For example I can't do this on my GS3 because ATT doesn't let me unless I switch my sim to a non smartphone
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VeryCoolAlan said:
No like completely take off the data plan.
For example I can't do this on my GS3 because ATT doesn't let me unless I switch my sim to a non smartphone
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Most android, AT&T won't let you but if you swap phone, you don't have to tell them what phone you'll be using. Just tell them to disable it.

VeryCoolAlan said:
No like completely take off the data plan.
For example I can't do this on my GS3 because ATT doesn't let me unless I switch my sim to a non smartphone
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Yes you can just don't tell at&t anything switch the sim I have tons when I was on at&t just make sure data is off delete the apn
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Would this work on Windows phones?
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Get it removed from your plan and turn off celullar data. Just don't ever use an official update, it will re-activate the phone and AT&T will get a message saying you switched phones, happened when I put my sim in an iPhone a few years ago without thinking

VeryCoolAlan said:
Would this work on Windows phones?
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Probably but windows phone will lose Windows's support pretty soon so not such a good idea to get one.

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Data usage

I have limited data is there a way to hide my data usage from att so I can use as much as I want?
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Use wifi...
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But its there any way
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Prolly not a good topic to start here.I would assume you mean stealing data.that is illigal. So I don't think your going to get ANY help with this one buddy. Just pay for it like the rest of us.
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jayjayjoker2 said:
I have limited data is there a way to hide my data usage from att so I can use as much as I want?
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Don't use your phone if you are concerned about Ma Bell knowing your usage. It is not going to happen.
but isn't rooting android illegal (okay so it isn't illegal and it was my friend who wanted to know this I told him its not possible but he won't agree I also yolks him it would be illegal anyways)
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There's nothing illegal about rooting or modifying your phone. Doing either of these does not make you benefit financially in any way. Trying to get a paid service, illegally for free is, well, illegal. I don't think your post has much of a life left on this forum. Just an fyi. good luck to ya though.
jayjayjoker2 said:
but isn't rooting android illegal I mean come on
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if jailbreaking isnt illegal, rooting is far from being illegal also. rooting only voids a phones warranty and voiding warranties isnt illegal
Google encourages rooting.
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Unlock your phone then get a Verizon or Sprint plan. AT&T will have no idea how much data you're using.
Wait you mean I can go to verizon and use there data plan and still use att's network
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No man. He means unlock your phone (search it) and then sign up for verizon or sprint and their unlimited data plans and no longer use at&t
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Wow. I see you guys don't understand the differences and capabilities between cdma and gsm networks. You will not get a captivate on Verizon or Sprint
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No man. He means unlock your phone (search it) and then sign up for verizon or sprint and their unlimited data plans and no longer use at&t
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Doh!!!
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ZING!
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That's what I thought I was just thinking they don't have sim cards
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Get unlimited data on at&t by using the iphone 2g "loophole" thats what I did
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erraz said:
Get unlimited data on at&t by using the iphone 2g "loophole" thats what I did
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Yeah and when you use too much data, they'll just throttle you.
Att to throttle top 5% data consumers October.
But it's still unlimited!
Its BS lol...
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The empire strikes back
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Nexus 4-T-Mobile U.S.A Thread

The thread was not started for a Q And A.Because this is a world phone I thought T-Mobile customers can have a thread of their own.
Examples: pricing, deals,rebates, and yes even LTE info. All things T-Mobile.
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I just got 70dollars unlimited unthrottled plan two days ago?
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They dropped the price from $549+$50 rebate yesterday, which I bought yesterday, to $457.99 no rebate today. Went back to price match today and the said no manager on duty, try again tomorrow.
digweed4me said:
I just got 70dollars unlimited unthrottled plan two days ago?
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With free tether?
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The Thread is to gather info and to help each other out for T-Mobile customers in the U.S.I did a search and came up with nothing.
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Any you guys connect to Houston LTE for tmobild yet?
As the thread builds up we gather more information associated with the device.
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tennandcoz1 said:
The thread was not started for a Q And A.Because this is a world phone I thought T-Mobile customers can have thread of their own.
Examples: pricing, deals,rebates, and yes even LTE info. All things T-Mobile.
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better, thanks
Sounds good. I just wish i knew why i get better reception in some places and horrible in others that i got on my gnex on tmo
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OP updated. Thanks
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Smallsmx3 said:
Sounds good. I just wish i knew why i get better reception in some places and horrible in others that i got on my gnex on tmo
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I feel the same.I called T-Mobile about this.The answer I received was we will write a trouble ticket and get back to you.Never heard back.
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Smallsmx3 said:
Sounds good. I just wish i knew why i get better reception in some places and horrible in others that i got on my gnex on tmo
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http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-5181
Smallsmx3 said:
Sounds good. I just wish i knew why i get better reception in some places and horrible in others that i got on my gnex on tmo
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if you have root, add this to your build.prop file(/system/build.prop/) then reboot for it to take effect. see if it helps you.
ro.ril.hsxpa=2
ro.ril.gprsclass=12
ro.ril.hsdpa.category=24
ro.ril.hsupa.category=7
tennandcoz1 said:
With free tether?
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They wouldn't know trust me
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digweed4me said:
They wouldn't know trust me
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Yes true.I was wondering with that 70.00 unlimited plan if that comes with free tethering
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digweed4me said:
They wouldn't know trust me
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tennandcoz1 said:
Yes true.I was wondering with that 70.00 unlimited plan if that comes with free tethering
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they do know. i tethered for free for years(using the default android/nexus option). then, 2 januarys ago, i got a message that they were blocking me until i bought the tethering plan.
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they do know. i tethered for free for years(using the default android/nexus option). then, 2 januarys ago, i got a message that they were blocking me until i bought the tethering plan.
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I have a unlimited plan and I just tether.I was wondering if it comes with unlimited plans like the one that a person stated in a previous post or if I should expect a message from them.I always felt that root did the trick.
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tennandcoz1 said:
I have a unlimited plan and I just tether.I was wondering if it comes with unlimited plans like the one that a person stated in a previous post or if I should expect a message from them.I always felt that root did the trick.
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should you expect a message, probably, eventually, depending how much you tether. it took them a looooong time and lots of data before they stopped me. root has nothing to do with them stopping you from tethering, root just gives you "administrative" permission over your phone.
Any one know the what's the current city's that have/will have lte??
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Mja. Lets you modify apn!

Well I had seen someone asking about this and I gave it a try.
I updated from MF9 to MJA 4.3.
Inserted a non-sprint sim card (telcel from Mexico) and I was given the option to change or add apn.
I've been trying to attach the screen shot s but the app won't let me.?
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Ok there. That was my first post ever.
So does this mean it's already unlocked?
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Have you tried a T-Mobile or ATT sim in it?
No. I'll try to get a hold of one later on when I get out of work and try it.
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animal7296 said:
Have you tried a T-Mobile or ATT sim in it?
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I just tried a t-mobile sim and it still let's you add new apn. However the "NETWORK OPERATOR" option stays greyed out. I don't get the "invalid sim card" error like before.
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This screen shots I took them with the t-mobile sim card inserted.
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Try changing it from cdma/lte to gsm and see if it allows you to use T-Mobile service. I would do it but I don't know anyone that has T-Mobile.
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Can't try it until wednesday, my cousin is the only one I know who has t-mobile and he's gone for the week.
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animal7296 said:
Try changing it from cdma/lte to gsm and see if it allows you to use T-Mobile service. I would do it but I don't know anyone that has T-Mobile.
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I did this and it didn't find any network operators, just keeps on searching for about a minute then goes back to the same screen
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Good info
thanks
I can confirm mja let's you modify apn's, and now is even easier for us to install roma from other carriers, I'm running latest omega and I didn't even have to install stock kernel, just flash omega and modify apn's and i got 4g
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Juansegovia20 said:
I can confirm mja let's you modify apn's, and now is even easier for us to install roma from other carriers, I'm running latest omega and I didn't even have to install stock kernel, just flash omega and modify apn's and i got 4g
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So you are using another carrier and getting 4G on your L720?
gibrannz said:
So you are using another carrier and getting 4G on your L720?
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Yes and everything working so far
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Juansegovia20 said:
Yes and everything working so far
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Mind sharing your apn setting? Always wanted to install omega.
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Another noob question.. you change this on ##data#?
gabesir said:
Mind sharing your apn setting? Always wanted to install omega.
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Another noob question.. you change this on ##data#?
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No you must first install APN shortcut from the play store, use it to modify your apns ,
I almost never need to change my network mode! But just in case you do, go to your mobile networks or to your dialer and * #*#4636#*#* and then click on phone information,I hope it works for you man, please let me know if it works thanks
And just one more thing, after you modify your apns you might need to wait for a few minutes before you get 4g, it happened me
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Does anyone know if this works for the new MK2 build?
gdwilliams11 said:
Does anyone know if this works for the new MK2 build?
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It does buddie, it does
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I havnt updated to mja but my sprint gs4 is sim unlocked using the guides.. and i took my wifes iphone 5 nano sim and got 3g buttttt the area we are in (orlando resort) is pretty remote.. so i only see edge buttt there was one point that i saw h+ then 3g .. but when i get home now thag i know that the unlock works ill be downloading a new rom and enjoying gsm for the first time since the htc tilt,htc dream,htc touch pro 2..
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Juansegovia20 said:
It does buddie, it does
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When you say 4G what do you mean? Hspa+? I don't think that this phone even has the capability of band 4 lte. I wrote a guide on domestic sim unlock that is reliable and any input you have on it would be great. Check my profile for the link.
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AT&T Note 3 to T Mobile

Okay so I have an AT&T Note 3. And Im tired of dealing with AT&T haha. Too pricey. Is there any way I can use mine on T Mobiles network? Fixing to order a sim card from them. Will it work?
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You have to obtain a SIM unlock code. You can either call at&t if your the original owner and get one for free. I go overseas a lot so they gave it to me. Or you can obtain one for a price online.
If the phone is or gets blacklisted, it won't work on at&t or tmobile anymore.
It will work. I did it.
However, the service is not as good as a full blown T-Mobile phone and there will be no wifi calling. I am debatig on selling this and buying the T-Mobile brand phone...
If you do not care about wifi calling you can install the T-Mobile Rom on the ATT Note 3. I did and the phone service was much better.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2625946
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It will work. I did it.
However, the service is not as good as a full blown T-Mobile phone and there will be no wifi calling. I am debatig on selling this and buying the T-Mobile brand phone...
If you do not care about wifi calling you can install the T-Mobile Rom on the ATT Note 3. I did and the phone service was much better.
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Is ur phone working fine with T-mo ROM?
I'm using att on t-mo but didn't know u can flash that rom to it. Can u please tell me how u flashed?
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Hmm okay ill try both. But if I decide on getting the t mobile note 3, where can I sell my att note 3?
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willxander3 said:
Is ur phone working fine with T-mo ROM?
I'm using att on t-mo but didn't know u can flash that rom to it. Can u please tell me how u flashed?
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It is fairly straightforward. Was easy to install.
Once I installed the TMO os on the phone it WORKED BETTER. Again, I cannot wifi call but adding the tmo carrier option via the Modificatinator helped a lot and it FIXED THE GPS issue. It's obvious the GPS issue is ATT related. Was not easy adding the additional TMO carrier options on the Modificatinator but once figured it was cake.
Yep and then some
It will most certainly work on T-Mobile if you ended your contract/relationship with ATT legally/appropriately. Visit - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485441 for some really important information while switching. There are changes to build.prop that can improve 4G speed , reception , etc.
Okay so I unlocked my phone. Im using t mobile now. But 4G doesnt work. Any way I can get it to work?
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Do u have the right APN setting?
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It says its on epc.tmobile.com. how do I set the right APN?
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i got an att note 3 on tmobile, lte works fine
Hmm. Maybe I need to call them or something. I have the pre paid 50.00 a month plan.
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I have same plan. I get 4gLTE. Change it to fast.t-mobile.com
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When I changed the APN to fast.tmobile.com it just went to G. Not 4G
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Do u have 4glte in ur área?
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Put the - in t-mobile
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I dont have lte but I have 4G. When I was on ATT I had 4G. And okay ill try that
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Okay now its says its on E
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sometimes its the sim card, i unlocked my freinds note 2 and tried hours getting 4g LTE on it, and then i popped in MY sim card, and the 4g lte worked. so she went out and got a new sim card and now she has 4g LTE.
Dang that sucks haha.
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Just got a new sim. Still only runs Edge /:
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Note 3 data only sim

Hey guys. I'm currently rocking a nexus 5 32 GB. But I've been thinking about getting a note 3 for the expandable storage. 32 fills up pretty quick. But mainly I want to have the note 3 for an mp3 player/web browser. If I buy an att prepaid sim with say 2gb of data and I throw it in the note 3 or any phone really would it allow data to work? Could I text? I've never heard of anyone trying. If it comes down to it I'll put $20 on a card and try it myself, but I'd rather not before asking.
Thanks in advance. I appreciate it!
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U can use google voice for texts at the very least
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XpyroXcoreX said:
Hey guys. I'm currently rocking a nexus 5 32 GB. But I've been thinking about getting a note 3 for the expandable storage. 32 fills up pretty quick. But mainly I want to have the note 3 for an mp3 player/web browser. If I buy an att prepaid sim with say 2gb of data and I throw it in the note 3 or any phone really would it allow data to work? Could I text? I've never heard of anyone trying. If it comes down to it I'll put $20 on a card and try it myself, but I'd rather not before asking.
Thanks in advance. I appreciate it!
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Unfortunately, I've tried this, and it's a no-go. If you try to use the prepaid SIM with the pay-as-you-use plan you will find that for smartphones there is no data connection available. It can only be used for text's and calls on ATT's network. It's ATT's nasty way or preventing people from doing exactly what we want to do.
SpikeyPsyche said:
Unfortunately, I've tried this, and it's a no-go. If you try to use the prepaid SIM with the pay-as-you-use plan you will find that for smartphones there is no data connection available. It can only be used for text's and calls on ATT's network. It's ATT's nasty way or preventing people from doing exactly what we want to do.
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No... That is incorrect. The APNs have to be changed to gain data. I have done it a billion times.
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graydiggy said:
No... That is incorrect. The APNs have to be changed to gain data. I have done it a billion times.
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If you could tell me what I need to do, I'd appreciate it. I've been stuck without data because I was unaware of this.
Settings/wireless and networks/more/mobile networks/access point names.
You will have to add/change the APN to match with the APN of the network you are trying to use. So if it is GoPhone, Google that specific APN.
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So with setting the correct APNs data only will work... that's awesome... Now to find a decent priced note 3... Thanks man!
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You will have to have a data only SIM. But yes.
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graydiggy said:
You will have to have a data only SIM. But yes.
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Maybe that's my problem. Mine is just a regular SIM. But as far as I know, they do not give out "Data Only" SIMs for prepaid.
They do for mobile Hotspot.
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They do for mobile Hotspot.
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Ah, I see. I will have to work on that...

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