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I recently bought a Dell Streak 7 4G T-mobile on eBay, how do I get a SIM card for it? I have never used a SIM-based telephony service and have no idea how they work. (I have always been a Sprint customer).
Any help will be appreciated. Basically, I would like an affordable pay as you go service. No contract.
I'm not 100% but prepaid might not work for mobile broadband
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Buy a prepaid tmo phone and take the card out of it, weither or not it will allow data is an entirely seperate thing.
You CANT make normal cell type calls with the s7, it doesnt have the hardware for it. You CAN use voip calls fine though
brown14you said:
I recently bought a Dell Streak 7 4G T-mobile on eBay, how do I get a SIM card for it? I have never used a SIM-based telephony service and have no idea how they work. (I have always been a Sprint customer).
Any help will be appreciated. Basically, I would like an affordable pay as you go service. No contract.
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They offer the same prices without contract, just go to store or call them. I'm on the $29/ month with no contract. This is for data only.
EDIT: The 4G model should have come with a SIM card. Did you check the slot?
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Im use my phone as a hotspot and connect through wifi... Seems to be working fine so far.. Guess it depends on ur phone n service tho... Just sayin its what im doin atm..
just picked one of these myself..and liking it so far,how about u?
BTW I saw the prepaid sim cards for t-mo on sale at my local radioshack...it was $9.99
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They are 6.99$ on the t-mo website (SIM cards)
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Babydoll25 said:
They are 6.99$ on the t-mo website (SIM cards)
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Dang radioshack, what a markup huh...
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Thanks guys for all your responses. Please keep'em coming.
stevedebi said:
They offer the same prices without contract, just go to store or call them. I'm on the $29/ month with no contract. This is for data only.
EDIT: The 4G model should have come with a SIM card. Did you check the slot?
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Thanks. I bought the tablet on eBay. The seller didn't leave the SIM Card with it. I have checked the slot. Your plan will not work for me. Although it is not on contract, I doubt if my monthly usage will justify paying $29. I would rather pay for just what I use and load up as I go.
F.T.P. said:
Im use my phone as a hotspot and connect through wifi... Seems to be working fine so far.. Guess it depends on ur phone n service tho... Just sayin its what im doin atm..
just picked one of these myself..and liking it so far,how about u?
BTW I saw the prepaid sim cards for t-mo on sale at my local radioshack...it was $9.99
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I have a rooted HTC EVO 4G and I use it as a Wifi hotspot on rare occasions. I have already done that with this tablet and it works like a charm. Considering EVO's poor battery life when used as a Wifi hotspot, I would rather want an affordable SIM solution.
Babydoll25 said:
They are 6.99$ on the t-mo website (SIM cards)
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I saw lots of SIM Cards on eBay for 99cents. I just don't know which of them will work for me.
brown14you said:
Thanks guys for all your responses. Please keep'em coming.
Thanks. I bought the tablet on eBay. The seller didn't leave the SIM Card with it. I have checked the slot. Your plan will not work for me. Although it is not on contract, I doubt if my monthly usage will justify paying $29. I would rather pay for just what I use and load up as I go.
I have a rooted HTC EVO 4G and I use it as a Wifi hotspot on rare occasions. I have already done that with this tablet and it works like a charm. Considering EVO's poor battery life when used as a Wifi hotspot, I would rather want an affordable SIM solution.
I saw lots of SIM Cards on eBay for 99cents. I just don't know which of them will work for me.
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So far as know T-Mobile does not offer prepaid plans by the minute; only by the data usage per month. Those pre paid cards are for voice phones.
EDIT: I mean they don't offer those by the minute plans for the S7.
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F.T.P. said:
Im use my phone as a hotspot and connect through wifi... Seems to be working fine so far.. Guess it depends on ur phone n service tho... Just sayin its what im doin atm..
just picked one of these myself..and liking it so far,how about u?
BTW I saw the prepaid sim cards for t-mo on sale at my local radioshack...it was $9.99
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I recently went on vacation and used my S7 on the freeway to look up stuff while driving. That is not possible with WiFi, and it is this convenience that really makes it useful. I use it with WiFi at home. The T-Mobile plan come with unlimited hotspot connections, although I have not used that yet. My plan is limited in MB, so I don't use it as a hotspot.
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I am locked down with AT&T at the moment but would like to use Verizons data from time to time. I am looking to take advantage of the $20/Month 1GB Tablet Prepay data plan Verizon offers.
My question is, if I have a Samsung Tab can I root it and use it as a hot spot so my Laptop can tether off the Tab??
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yes! if you're using the stock rom installed (froyo) there is an app preinstalled that comes with the tab that enables tethering. ive used it twice.
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Noitron said:
yes! if you're using the stock rom installed (froyo) there is an app preinstalled that comes with the tab that enables tethering. ive used it twice.
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Thanks,
And can you confirm that it does not require a tethering plan to do this?
If this is the case I will pick up a Tab asap.
Thanks again.
Disregard that last request...
I did a chat with Verizon and it seems that HotSpot is included in all Tablet plans. So I am golden and off to shop Craiglist.
Thanks again,
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I purchased my tab strictly for the tethering service for $49 the week before the new tabs came out and it works great.
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Have any of you changed ROMs and still been able to use these features? I am having all sorts of issues with 3G dropping when using the stock 2.3.5 ROM but I can't find any other ROMs that have the Verizon Data Service menu required to activate the month to month verizon plans for the Tab.
I am trying to set up a phone for a foreign exchange student. I just purchased the S3 for myself. I have an ATT captivate, rooted, not sure what ROM is on it now. I just ordered a T-Mobile sim card ($1.05). Can I put this sim into my captivate and buy the $30 pay as you go plan from T-Mobile (100min, unlimited text, unlimited data). Is there anything in particular I may have to change?
Thanks,
Mike
I don't see why it wouldn't work.
But I believe u will need to unlock the phone first. Use this Galaxy_S Unlock by Helroz.
And secondly, the Captivate on T-mobile frequencies will only be able to get the Edge network.
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Captivate on T-mobile frequencies will only be able to get the Edge network.
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Yuck lol edge network drives me nuts.
You could go with Straight Talk if they have good service on your area (they would off the att network). The sim is 14.99 and the plan is 50/month "unlimited" everything.
H20 is based off of at&t its 40
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Straighttalk better deal. But you have to order some card online. H20 sins sold for 10$ at retailors and for 2 gb data 60$ not 40$,
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H20 is based off of at&t its 40
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What's the best company that offers unlimited prepaid plans out there?
Well here in the UK the best value for money on payg is 3.
I top up by £15 a month and get 300mins, 3000 txts and truely unlimited internet
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Since your in the U.S. And, on AT&T....
I'd recommend either
Straight Talk: 45$ a month unlimited talk/text however, they have nebulous TOS regarding their data limits. It's been discussed that you use about 2GB a month or 100MB a day without issue (being throttled or thrown off the network, with no refunds)
H20: 60$ unlimited talk/text/2GB data
Redpocket: 55$ unlimited talk/text/1GB data
Those are the ones that use AT&T's network and would be compatible with any locked (or unlocked) AT&T device.
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Have you heard of Lightyear Wireless?
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In india
Tata docomo Gives 8gb data for inr 149
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Swedish telenor, Unlimited data ( yeah, really) calls from 0.25€ / minute. To get unlimited data, you need to buy a refill for about 30€
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alkesh95 said:
In india
Tata docomo Gives 8gb data for inr 149
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Freaking slow 2G speeds.. Not even enough to browse XDA..
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since you are from the US,
StraightTalk: $45 Unlimited everything, $60 unlimited international everything runs on TMO and AT&T HSPA+ for BYOP SIMs
Net10: $50 unlimited everything, runs on cingular AT&T networks,
AT&T PayGo: different rates a little expensive but its very flexible
here in my country:
Sun Cellular- $23.80 (1000 php) HSPA + no data caps
Smart- $23.80 (1000 php) HSPA + 50gb data cap
Smart- $74.23 (3500 php) LTE no data cap until october 25
Globe- $23.80 (1000 php) HSPA + 50gb data cap
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Freaking slow 2G speeds.. Not even enough to browse XDA..
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I don't know why but I get good speed even on 2g......
Sufficient for me....
Xda also works with that speed
Prove me wrong
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I heard about Lightyear Wireless and from what I know, they offer Unlimited calling, texting, and internet (without caps) for only $59.99. No contract, no deposits, and no credit checks. From what I've learned also, they're using Sprint towers for their service and that would mean, no GSM phones. :thumbdown:
They also have a referral program where you can get a FREE service if you use their service and refer 5 more customers to use the service as well.
Anyone tried this company before? Anybody knows the quality of their network?
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Lots of threads about shipping among other things. But what carrier are you using your PHONE on? I am personally using T-Mobile with Unlimited everything on a family plan.
Since this device is being sold around the world, i think an actual poll would be too lengthy and have too many options. So please just post as a comment!
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Lots of threads about shipping among other things. But what carrier are you using your PHONE on? I am personally using T-Mobile with Unlimited everything on a family plan.
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I am locked into contact with AT&T, so for the time being i am using AT&T but will be switching to T-Mobile's unlimited plan ASAP.
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When mine finally ships and I get it, I'll be running it on AT&T.
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Sprint Sero-P for now, but might try out T-Mobile $30/month plan for a month or two.
supitsronnie said:
I am locked into contact with AT&T, so for the time being i am using AT&T but will be switching to T-Mobile's unlimited plan ASAP.
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Depending on your current bill, could potentially be worth it to cancel early. I have a friend that is going to cancel their verizon, because they will save more money than the cancellation fee.
As for me, T-mobile, been with them since 2001. (GO VOICESTREAM)
Um, you forgot to add the poll to your poll thread.
I will be using AIO pro plan.
Sprint is my carrier.
Will be Three UK. 2000 minutes, 5000 texts, 5000 three to three minutes, unlimited data with free upgrade to 4G in December including unlimited tethering all for £15 a month on a 12 month sim only contract.
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supitsronnie said:
I am locked into contact with AT&T, so for the time being i am using AT&T but will be switching to T-Mobile's unlimited plan ASAP.
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Same Situation, however I am in the midst of fighting with them over this nonsensical 61 Cent "Administrative Fee" they added per line to my Family Plan. They never notified anyone and in breach of contract. I am going to try to be released for their breach of contract.
T-Mobile!
I ordered the free micro sim kit from T-Mobile today. Plan on buying their 1000 minute $100/yr prepaid plan. Wifi for 90% of it's use. Sad to hear about Google stopping 3rd party VOIP apps next year, no more GrooveIP, Talkatone and others... still not sure if I'd use 1000 minutes per year.
Straight Talk Att LTE
T-Mobile
AT&T is my grandfather's plan, don't think I'll be seeing a 2g data data toggle on this one.
Can't wait to have some faster speeds before the throttle.
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3g UK
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at&t
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My AT&T contract ended today (perfect timing). So I'm going to give T-Mobile's $30/mo prepaid service a try as soon as my nexus gets here.
Straight talk At&t. I really wish Tmo would get the LTE in my area already because that seems to be the best choice. Just can't deal with edge/2g speeds and att has great LTE coverage for me. Even better than vzw in a lot of places.
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AT&T Go Phone
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