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[Q] Possible to use AT&T Tablet Data Only Sim on Captivate?

I plan on visiting an AT&T store this week to see if I can get one of the data-only tablet sims for use with my captivate. Am I barking up the wrong tree here? These would be the type of sims used in things like the Galaxy Tab, etc. I could get by using VOIP if I could save a couple bucks a month. $25 for 2gb should do me just fine. I'm just not sure if they'd let me do it.

success! the kind folks at AT&T had no qualms with giving me the 2GB data plan for my captivate. they had to get a legit tablet serial number from the back room to activate the Sim, but all went very smoothly. only problem I see now is that the mobile internet service is horrifically slow. is it possible that i'm not configured to male use of the full 3g capacity of this thing? speedtests are coming in at about 30kbps.
edit: nevermind. 3g kicked in after a few minutes.
here's my configuration for getting the $25 2gb tablet plan working on my unlocked captivate.
Name: AT&T
APN: broadband (i think this is important)
Proxy: Not Set
Port: Not Set
User name: [email protected]
Password: CINGULAR1
Server: Not Set
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: None
APN type: internet
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Is there a way we can do this without going to a at&t store? My town doesn't have one. Just buy a tablet sim online directly from AT&T?

I'm not sure, but I tend to doubt it. The guy at the AT&T store had to activate the Sim using a serial number he obtained from an unopened tablet box in the back room (very awesome of him to do so). Normally I think you can activate Sims directly from your device, but in this case it would read the model of your phone and fail to activate. I'm still half expecting to hear from AT&T in the near future telling me my device is ineligible for this type of service, but so far so good.
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twotone8 said:
I'm not sure, but I tend to doubt it. The guy at the AT&T store had to activate the Sim using a serial number he obtained from an unopened tablet box in the back room (very awesome of him to do so). Normally I think you can activate Sims directly from your device, but in this case it would read the model of your phone and fail to activate. I'm still half expecting to hear from AT&T in the near future telling me my device is ineligible for this type of service, but so far so good.
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were you able to use it, or did AT&T cut you off?

sgleon said:
were you able to use it, or did AT&T cut you off?
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Sorry to say but I highly doubt you'll get a reply here as this was 2 years ago.

BWolf56 said:
Sorry to say but I highly doubt you'll get a reply here as this was 2 years ago.
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True, crazy thing is i just got your message, I really need to get with the program.

Using Note in Canada

Hi,
I am wondering if I can use Galaxy note through Telus in Canada.
What I am planning is as soon as I receive Galaxy Note, I will have three year contract and will sell Galaxy 2 which comes with three year contract. So I can save some money
Thank you in advance.

Rogers
Hi there,
I'm interested in information for Rogers!
Thanks!

My Note arrived today from Negri Electronics, Fedex from Hong Kong, taxes were around 35$, fired right up with my Rogers sim, apn was correct, 3G/HSDPA connection, primetime speedtest is around 4Mbps down 1 up here in Vancouver, on wireless the speeds are similar to a tablet 30-35Mbps down, 5 up on my home network.

rgbc said:
My Note arrived today from Negri Electronics, Fedex from Hong Kong, taxes were around 35$, fired right up with my Rogers sim, apn was correct, 3G/HSDPA connection, primetime speedtest is around 4Mbps down 1 up here in Vancouver, on wireless the speeds are similar to a tablet 30-35Mbps down, 5 up on my home network.
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I am soooo excited to get this phone. Waiting for delivery over this next weeks is gunna be tough!! #firstworldproblems

Does anyone using the Note on Bell Canada please?
Also I am wondering if you guys are worried about Canada getting another model of the Note in Q1, and thus having to do the ICS update on your own somehow. I for one have never updated a version of Android without Samsung Kies

The HSPA+ frequencies are the same between the big 3, so nobody should have any issues with data.
I've got my Note on Bell, and I haven't had an issue. I had to input the APN manually out of the box, but that's about it.
Werwood said:
Does anyone using the Note on Bell Canada please?
Also I am wondering if you guys are worried about Canada getting another model of the Note in Q1, and thus having to do the ICS update on your own somehow. I for one have never updated a version of Android without Samsung Kies
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I'm not worried personally.
Because there's no carrier to interfere with updates, we should be able to get them sooner than those who will buy theirs from a carrier.

Been using my SGN on Rogers for about 3 weeks now and it is great. Getting the H+ connection all the time in Mississauga. Love this phone and will never go smaller.
::: Sent From My Samsung Galaxy Note :::

I'm in durham region and am awaiting my delivery from fedex. Bought it off ebay. As soon as I receive it I will post my thoughts/results

rogers
im also with rogers and have not expirenced any problems with my sgn. I recieve solid 3g/hspda connection, im located in edmonton, alberta.

I'm in Ontario, 2hrs east of Toronto, using my Note on Rogers.
I had a Dell Streak, just put the SIM in my Note and it worked right out of the box.
I've had it since Nov-25.
Rocks!
EDIT: It's received 2 updates via "check for updates". So, I can't see any reason ICS won't come along when ready.

International versions of samsung phones have always received updates faster than carrier branded phones.

"I had to input the APN manually out of the box" ...
Sorry n00b here ... APN being? What is the procedure?
Also please - the "check for update" is under settings?
And a big thank you for all of you answering so quickly!
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I found this somewhere - is that correct for the Note?
(BTW had to put a space after the HTTP since can't broadcast link here)
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Bell APN
Press the Menu key
Tap Settings
Tap Wireless controls
Tap Mobile networks
Tap Access Point Names
Press the Menu key
Tap New APN
Name: Bell Internet
APN: pda.bell.ca
Proxy: web.wireless.bell.ca
Port: 80
MMSC: http ://mms.bell.ca/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: web.wireless.bell.ca
MMS port: 80
MCC: 302
MNC: 610
APN type: Internet + mms
Authentication Type: none

I'm also in Canada/Quebec... any suggestion where I can order it online at the good price?
And the Galaxy Note can supported LTE in Canada?

{-DesT-} said:
I'm also in Canada/Quebec... any suggestion where I can order it online at the good price?
And the Galaxy Note can supported LTE in Canada?
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Handtec looks like a popular option for Canadians. I got mine during a US trip from TechnoTradingHouse. Not sure if they ship internationally?
I havent checked Expansys.ca in a while.
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{-DesT-} said:
I'm also in Canada/Quebec... any suggestion where I can order it online at the good price?
And the Galaxy Note can supported LTE in Canada?
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i bought mine off ebay from this reputable seller:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Samsung-Gala...ell_Phones&hash=item4cfbb71424#ht_4929wt_1163
shipped out via fedex (free shipping) the same day, and currently waiting for delivery. it was the lowest price i found. and according to fedex, the seller listed it as a gift under $60. so unless customs pulls it and inspects it, i won't be hit with the extra brokerage and taxes that handtec and other such shipments have been hit with.

{-DesT-} said:
And the Galaxy Note can supported LTE in Canada?
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Not the current one.
Canada's LTE network is running on the 1700Mhz frequency, US is 700Mhz, neither of which are currently supported by the Note.
You're guaranteed HSPA+ however.
Werwood said:
"I had to input the APN manually out of the box" ...
Sorry n00b here ... APN being? What is the procedure?
Also please - the "check for update" is under settings?
And a big thank you for all of you answering so quickly!
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Yes.
> Settings
> About phone
> Software update
Werwood said:
I found this somewhere - is that correct for the Note?
(BTW had to put a space after the HTTP since can't broadcast link here)
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Bell APN
Press the Menu key
Tap Settings
Tap Wireless controls
Tap Mobile networks
Tap Access Point Names
Press the Menu key
Tap New APN
Name: Bell Internet
APN: pda.bell.ca
Proxy: web.wireless.bell.ca
Port: 80
MMSC: http ://mms.bell.ca/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: web.wireless.bell.ca
MMS port: 80
MCC: 302
MNC: 610
APN type: Internet + mms
Authentication Type: none
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That's correct. It'll work on any smartphone regardless, so you're good to go once you receive your Note mate.

I am using my note in Vancouver area, initially i used with rogers and now i am using with bell and seems like Bell has a better HSPA network then rogers. I was on Bell and switched to Rogers but didn't like voice chopiness and slow internet on rogers.
Bell connection constantly having HSPA+ connection compare to Rogers intermittent H+ connection.
Got new Nexus from Bell but compare to Note dont feel like using Galaxy Nexus.
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Guys, Newegg.ca are selling the Note for $690.00 plus tax and free shipping. I think its a pretty good price. Alot cheaper than what the UK or Ebay are selling it for. Neweggs version is a Polish version as one of the buyer mentioned it in the review.

ive been using my note in vancouver on telus for about a month now and it works just fine! just took the sim out of my old iphone and it worked

Def works
Using it on Fido, AND loving ITTT.
i have one more Note that i will be getting, if anyone interested Do let me know, Send a offer. Will pass details to who are interested.
Thanks.

AT&T users of Galaxy Note - I was able to remedy the tablet issue!!!

All,
After reading posts and complaints about the Galaxy Note being flagged as a tablet in AT&T's systems, I set out on a mission to fix this erroneous error. I contacted the President of AT&T and heard back from the Vice President. After several phone conversations later, the Director of Marketing was able to identify the error and fix this issue resulting in Note IMEI's to appear as smartphones, not tablets.
In short, buy the Note, put your SIM in, and your good to go. No issues with accusatory tablet texts. Here is the message I received (names redacted)
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I just spoke with our supply chain team and we figured out the issue – a digit was transposed when we loaded in a set of IMEI TAC ranges to our systems in October and this resulted in classifying a subset of Samsung Galaxy Note products erroneously. Your IMEI range was not impacted and your product will work without issue and without concern of losing your unlimited smartphone data plan experience.
To be clear, you have not actually received any “alerts” from AT&T about data plan eligibility because you have not moved your SIM card into the Samsung Galaxy Note product as of yet? You can do so without issue at this time.
***********
So, I'm not one to take credit, but I sure did take this issue to the top of AT&T and it all appears to be well.
Great news for us Note users in the US. AT&T know knows it's not a tablet.
Enjoy the best device ever!
Eric
EDIT: It seems my solution didn't necessarily remedy all Galaxy Notes. That said, you may still encounter issues. If you do, I'd recommend contacting AT&T for help. I seem to be good for now, but still feel I will get flagged at some point. Unfortunate, really, but that's par for the course given the unique nature of this device. AT&T can't seem to classify it as a tablet or smartphone, when it's clearly a smartphone with a slightly bigger screen.

Thank you! Is there a reference number or of the sort which we can reference to just in case the 'text of horror' or any issues occur by any chance?

One point of caution: he said "my IMEI range has not been affected." I have no idea if that means my Note, which was from Germany, is any different than a Polish one or otherwise.
The best thing to do is if you get a text from AT&T about a tablet plan, contact the highest executive you can and be very professional (it's easy to find emails). This issue can be fixed as evidenced by my post.
Good luck!
Out of respect for the individuals who helped me, I'd rather not post their information all over the web. Just google for AT&T executive email addresses if you run into trouble and go from there. Remember, if you do contact someone, please be professional in your communications. *****ing will get you nowhere.

Great. I will do so! how do you check the nationality of your GN? I just ordered it from Amazon, so I am not sure where it will be from.

uwengdori said:
Great. I will do so! how do you check the nationality of your GN? I just ordered it from Amazon, so I am not sure where it will be from.
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FWIW, mine from Amazon was German. Outside of that, they are sourced from all over, so I can't help beyond that.

Just to be clear what happens if I call AT&T up and have them put my IMIE number in. Will it now be accepted by AT&T and will I then have the proper APN sent to my phone automatically without having to put it in manually? Has anyone done this now? Thanks for getting this straightened out it sure takes a lot of pressure off everyone.

dennishhh said:
Just to be clear what happens if I call AT&T up and have them put my IMIE number in. Will it now be accepted by AT&T and will I then have the proper APN sent to my phone automatically without having to put it in manually? Has anyone done this now? Thanks for getting this straightened out it sure takes a lot of pressure off everyone.
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You don't need to call AT&T, just put your sim card in your Note. No matter what you do, I don't think you can make the network automatically provision your international Note with the correct APN settings, you'll have to do it manually. It's very easy to do, though.
Excellent news that they have fixed the issue with the IMEI # error in their database!

Thanks Eric!
Now has anyone that got blocked before put their SIM back in and using it? I am still a little worried because the email didn't say that they changed anything, only that yours was ok. I will wait a couple days until i get my TMo SIM in the mail; then if they shut me off again at least I can go to TMo edge. Right now I'm using my N1 and tethering it, but the idea of the Note is so I only have to carry one device.

Soooo...this is for all of us? If so, you're a hero man, seriously.

That's awesome Eric. I have a Note on the way that I was resigned to returning because of this issue. It's a Christmas miracle!
Eric - what APN are you using? Phone, PTA or wap. Cingular?

dwboston said:
That's awesome Eric. I have a Note on the way that I was resigned to returning because of this issue. It's a Christmas miracle!
Eric - what APN are you using? Phone, PTA or wap. Cingular?
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Using these:
Name: AT&T
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: leave blank
Port: leave blank
Username:[email protected]
Password:CINGULAR1
Server: leave blank
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS Port: 80
MCC:310
MNC:410 (note. this could also be 310, 41 or 15)
APN Type: leave blank
Please note everyone (no pun intended) I am not sure if this IMEI error was specific to just my device or all Galaxy Notes. That's just my disclaimer. All I know is if you state your case in a professional tone, you can get results.
I do believe it will "fix" all Note IMEI issues, but that's my assumption.

ericshmerick said:
Using these:
Name: AT&T
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: leave blank
Port: leave blank
Username:[email protected]
Password:CINGULAR1
Server: leave blank
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS Port: 80
MCC:310
MNC:410 (note. this could also be 310, 41 or 15)
APN Type: leave blank
Please note everyone (no pun intended) I am not sure if this IMEI error was specific to just my device or all Galaxy Notes. That's just my disclaimer. All I know is if you state your case in a professional tone, you can get results.
I do believe it will "fix" all Note IMEI issues, but that's my assumption.
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Wap.cingular is only for 3g speeds. If you want the "4g" speeds use "phone" as your apn and make sure your 4g data is enabled on your account.
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Thanks Eric.
Another question. I am using an older, I'm sure 3G SIM. I've seen references to a 4G SIM. Will substituting a 4G SIM for the 3G SIM -- I'm already on a metered $G Smartphone plan -- make any difference re obtaining HSPA+ speeds?
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Cheeze[iT] said:
Wap.cingular is only for 3g speeds. If you want the "4g" speeds use "phone" as your apn and make sure your 4g data is enabled on your account.
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Are the other settings (besides APN) the same, or different?

Awesome
That's great news. It's such great news I decided to order the phone from Amazon. And it's arriving tomorrow!
Earlier in the day I went to a local AT&T store here in NYC and had a long talk with a sales rep. He told me there was no reason why it should not work and that he would exchange my iPhones sim for the right size. I explained to him all the issues and he said if it's not a tablet there should be no problem. I'm glad the higher ups at AT&T agreed with him.

Glad to hear you had your issue taken care of. Hopefully you didn't screw all the note medianet users over in the process...

inurb said:
Glad to hear you had your issue taken care of. Hopefully you didn't screw all the note medianet users over in the process...
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First of all, if you are using the Note on that plan, you are out of compliance.
Second of all, if you are spending $700 on a device, get a piggy bank and save $15 more each month to finance your data plan.
Third of all, that's a pretty jerky comment. I didn't do all of this as a self-serving prophecy. I merely wanted AT&T to recognize it as a smartphone, not a tablet. For everyone, not just me. Nobody cares that you and others are skirting policy by sneaking a data-heavy phone onto an old medianet plan.
You are working the system and frankly I hope you get caught.

ericshmerick said:
First of all, if you are using the Note on that plan, you are out of compliance.
Second of all, if you are spending $700 on a device, get a piggy bank and save $15 more each month to finance your data plan.
Third of all, that's a pretty jerky comment. I didn't do all of this as a self-serving prophecy. I merely wanted AT&T to recognize it as a smartphone, not a tablet. For everyone, not just me. Nobody cares that you and others are skirting policy by sneaking a data-heavy phone onto an old medianet plan.
You are working the system and frankly I hope you get caught.
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Agreed on all counts!

so has anyone checked their at&t account online to see what device it shows as being used? wondering as to if it's showing something different now.

ericshmerick said:
First of all, if you are using the Note on that plan, you are out of compliance.
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Eric for the past 7 years I've used unlocked unbranded phones on at&t. When I insert my at&t SIM into my unlocked unbranded phone OLAM's only option for data was the 10/15$ medianet plan. How am I skirting the system if AT&T's online account manager is telling me to select medianet for data?
Should I call at&t up and tell them I want to pay more money for data? Tell me how to proceed?

inurb said:
Eric for the past 7 years I've used unlocked unbranded phones on at&t. When I insert my at&t SIM into my unlocked unbranded phone OLAM's only option for data was the 10/15$ medianet plan. How am I skirting the system if AT&T's online account manager is telling me to select medianet for data?
Should I call at&t up and tell them I want to pay more money for data? Tell me how to proceed?
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I don't care how you proceed. All I know is my Note isn't viewed as a tablet any longer.
Outside of that good luck with whatever you have set up. It's not my concern.
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Smartphone plans that work with N7 3g

We have a thread going about what doesn't work with the N7 3g. How about keeping a list of what actually does work? I won't make a list of data only plans because that is a given. I am talking about smartphone plans with minutes and sms as well as data. I will edit the list and try to make myself useful. I am hoping that a few of the prepaid plans will work on the t-mobile/at&t networks despite the blocking when purchased from the carrier.
USA
Working
1. Straight talk AT&T and T-Mobile
2. Simple Mobile
3. AT&T grandfather unlimited plan with APN changes (Quoted below) Thanks DonS
Not Working
1. All T-mobile smartphone plans
2. AT&T LTE smartphone postpaid plans. (May be APN related)
AT&T APN Info
Name AT&T HSPA+
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: [email protected]
Password: CINGULAR1
Server: leave blank
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS port: 80
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MICC 310
MNC 410
Auth type blank
APN type blank
UK
Working
1. T-Mobile pay as you go.
Canada
pending

right before you write this post, brandotgreat wrote StraightTalk works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2004849

If this thread is meant to be USA specific, please indicate so in the title.
If not I will just hazard a guess: The N7 should work on *all* CDN smartphone plans because AFAIK none of the carriers here do punitive device screening. The only caveat is you would have to put in the smartphone APN if the tablet APN is the default. But if anyone has a counterexample please do make it known. (Of course the voice side won't work unless/until devs figure out how.)

UK - T-Mobile standard pay as you go Sim works. I'm using it now.

StraightTalk's T-mobile SIM works.
I'm using it now. Good Speeds too..
My cousin is using SIMPLE Mobile on his N7.
It a MVNO using T-mobile network. It has a $50 Unlimited Plan.
No Data Cap from what he told me.
I read over the T&C and it seems pretty good.
Just no P2P Downloading, Running a Server, "automatic data feeds"
Oh and no Tethering (stated in T&C)
It says they reserve the right to Throttle or Terminate your service if you break any of the T&C rules.
But nothing about a Data Cap.
Don't have good Coverage though (at least the coverage map they have sucks)

I will keep a list for any country if it is helpful. Thanks for the input thus far.

2absentminded said:
USA
Working
1. Straight talk AT&T and Verizon
2. Simple Mobile
Not Working
1. All T-mobile smartphone plans
2. AT&T smartphone postpaid plans, no word yet on prepaid. Will update.
UK
Working
1. Verizon pay as you go.
Canada
pending
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Umm, StraightTalk mvno via Verizon is CDMA based (No SIM) (although SOME of their phones have SIM) - Nexus7 Does not Support CDMA
I Think you meant T-mobile.

That UK entry should be T-mobile (Orange) and not Verizon.

AT&T SIM with iPhone data plan works
I put a SIM from an iPhone with the iPhone unlimited data plan into my N7 3G and it's working perfectly. I did have to create a new APN with the old wap.cingular APN. That is likely required for other AT&T SIMs with non-LTE data plans. If the SIM is setup with an LTE data plan it should work with the Broadband APN that comes predefined.
Someone trying an AT&T SIM should create an APN with these settings. I believe the username and password entries are case sensitive, so make sure you enter them as all caps.
Name AT&T HSPA+
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username: [email protected]
Password: CINGULAR1
Server: leave blank
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS port: 80
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MICC 310
MNC 410
Auth type blank
APN type blank

UberSlackr said:
Umm, StraightTalk mvno via Verizon is CDMA based (No SIM) (although SOME of their phones have SIM) - Nexus7 Does not Support CDMA
I Think you meant T-mobile.
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Wow...I can't believe I typed Verizon. No sleep and a head cold got the better of me. Crazy since I have just been integrating responses from this thread into the top post. I also tried to take my contact lenses out this morning.....they weren't in. Makes me nervous about what I'm typing into my report at the office right now. haha.

T-Mobile
So I just bought a Nexus 7 32GB with HSPA+ and came to know that T-Mobile smartphone plans don't work on this device.
WTF?
Is there something I need to do get it to work? Like Root it?
If it won't work even with root enabled then I think this device is going to have to go back to Google.
thanks
C

What I've gathered from other threads is that T-Mobile have blocked the IMIE numbers of all the nexus 3g devices, effectively forcing people to use tablet only plans.
Others will probably confirm, but truth be told, probably best to use another carrier.
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sighdroid said:
What I've gathered from other threads is that T-Mobile have blocked the IMIE numbers of all the nexus 3g devices, effectively forcing people to use tablet only plans.
Others will probably confirm, but truth be told, probably best to use another carrier.
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Wow that sucks...

cchhat01 said:
Wow that sucks...
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Does anyone know of a plan that is pre paid and offers the pay per day option as T mobiles? There plan was basically $3 a day that you used it. I don't use the data connection that much but want the option when I need it. Most of the time I can tether to my phone but there are those bad battery days when it would be nice to their out the $3 instead of not having service.

The ATT Mobile Data Share plan works if you add as a tablet. Its only $10 to add N7 3G to your share plan,

UberSlackr said:
StraightTalk's T-mobile SIM works.
I'm using it now. Good Speeds too..
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Just to clarify, did you have to cut down the Straight Talk Sim to Micro size? They only seem to offer the T-Mobile Sim in standard Sim card size.

A dumb question: what is a straight talk plan? Unlimited minutes one with or without data?
Thanks!
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Nexus 4 confirmed working on prepaid AT&T tablet dataconnect plan

So I have confirmed that AT&T's tablet dataconnect plans work on the nexus 4. This is awesome if you just want data without having to pay extra for phone service. Right now I'm using the 3GB $30 a month prepaid Dataconnect plan. All I did was enter the IMEI for a tablet, T-Mobile Springboard is what I used, and your Sim card #. From there you just simply change your APN and your good to go. I wasn't sure if this was possible or not, but now I have confirmed that it is!
https://buyasession.att.com/sbd/Common/ShopRatePlans.action
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Thanks for sharing. It's good to know.
If I'm not mistaken, AT&Ts non-LTE 4G is slower than T-Mobiles 4G. Can you also confirm this to be true?

Wait $30 a month? For 3gb? That's the same amount you pay with t mobile and you get unlimited text and 100 minutes of talk with 5gb of 4g! Doesn't seem like you're paying less and you get less from it

jarjar124 said:
Wait $30 a month? For 3gb? That's the same amount you pay with t mobile and you get unlimited text and 100 minutes of talk with 5gb of 4g! Doesn't seem like you're paying less and you get less from it
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T-Mobile has the least market penetration of any major carrier. Most of us cannot use it.

aragorn7 said:
Thanks for sharing. It's good to know.
If I'm not mistaken, AT&Ts non-LTE 4G is slower than T-Mobiles 4G. Can you also confirm this to be true?
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AT&T has HSPA+21 with theoretic speeds up to 21 mbps
T-Mobile has DC-HSPA+42 with theoretic speeds up to 42 mbps
Generally TMOs 4G (HSPA+) is faster, but it all depends on coverage
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Actually AT&T only has HSPA 14.4

AT&T's "4G" is slower than T-Mobile's, but where I live the only data service T-Mobile provides is EDGE or just plain 2G, hence why I would rather have AT&T. Where I am in Maine right now I get about 80kbps download and about 60kbps upload on T-Mobile. Using the prepaid tablet plan on AT&T in the same location I got 2-3Mbps download and about 800kbps upload. Determining which carrier's data speeds are faster greatly varies depending on your location. I just thought I would try to help some people out that are in a place where T-Mobile has terrible/no service and they don't want to pay $60 a month for the prepaid smartphone plan from AT&T. This tablet plan is half the price. To make calls you can just use Groove IP along with Google Voice, and that is through your data. So you no longer need a phone plan, only data!!

Nice thing about the N4 is that it is a petaband phone and can easily be switched between att or t mobile at anytime on prepaid sims.
So the "insert (preferred) carrier/plan here" argument is moot.
But the OP is appreciated knowledge.
Just test and go with what works for your needs.
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What's the APN that you would use? I'm doing the same thing and can't get the APN correct. Thanks.

To me the extra $15 for straight talk is worth it but for someone who uses very few minutes and no MMS this could be a great option.

Hmm this might be a good option for me. Sadly, T-mobile data speeds have been very disappointing around my area. Plus, anywhere outside of town is edge which is worse yet.

Definitely trying to create a new data connect account and items totally not letting me. :'(
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That's awesome. You could just get that and your google voice number. Be set for 30 bucks a month on AT&T. With great coverage.
I am just on a family plan.

threeclaws said:
To me the extra $15 for straight talk is worth it but for someone who uses very few minutes and no MMS this could be a great option.
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You can still do MMS, it is just through Google Voice (which is free).
gear.h34d.2012 said:
What's the APN that you would use? I'm doing the same thing and can't get the APN correct. Thanks.
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This is what worked for me. It may work with just the MEdia Net one, but I had both and it worked.
APN1=============================
Name: Activate
APN: lwaactivate
Proxy: (not set)
Port: (Not Set)
Username: (Not Set)
Password: (Not Set)
Server: (Not Set)
MMSC: (Not Set)
MMS Proxy (Not Set)
MMS port: (Not Set)
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication Type: (Not Set)
APN Type: default,admin,fota,hipri
APN2====================
Name: MEdia Net
APN: broadband
Proxy: (Not Set)
Port: (Not Set)
Username: (Not Set)
Password: (Not Set)
Server: (Not Set)
MMSC: (Not Set)
MMS proxy: (Not Set)
MMS port: (Not Set)
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: (Not Set)
APN type: default,admin,fota,hipri
gear.h34d.2012 said:
Definitely trying to create a new data connect account and items totally not letting me. :'(
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Do you have a tablet IMEI and a SIM card #? https://buyasession.att.com/sbd/ShowLogin.action?source=ECV4IS0000000000U&wtExtndSource=buyasession

ctowne said:
You can still do MMS, it is just through Google Voice (which is free).
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Just fyi. Google voice does not support mms unless you're on Sprint and have an integrated gv account.
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frigidazzi said:
Just fyi. Google voice does not support mms unless you're on Sprint and have an integrated gv account.
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Ok maybe it's not MMS but you can text through Google Voice no matter what carrier you have. I can do it through the extension for Chrome on my laptop if I want.

Where would I get a SIM card for this plan?

sporez said:
Where would I get a SIM card for this plan?
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Just a AT&T micro sim will do. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003YTSXYO
Or
http://m.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2628385
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ctowne said:
Just a AT&T micro sim will do. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003YTSXYO
Or
http://m.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2628385
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Alright, thanks! Also, am I out of luck if I don't have a tablet with 3g? My current tablet is wifi only so therefore doesn't have an IMEI.

Anyone else get this going on your N4?
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