I have seen an uprising in the amount of threads regarding data only plans for the Nexus 5. I currently use this model and I thought I would share my input. First you are not going to be able to get a T-Mobile tablet sim and put it in your Nexus 5. T-Mobile looks up IMEI numbers when a device connects to their tower. They see a non-tablet device on their network and bam you get the upsell page. A counter to this is Red Pocket Mobile. Red Pocket Mobile uses T-Mobile towers (MVNO), but doesn't use these strict data only on tablets rules. I will below run down my cost and services that I personally use. Also Red Pocket Mobile has 3GB and 5GB data plans if you need extra data. This cheap plan is for people that use very little data. If you want to tether all day then this plan isn't right for you unless you get one of the Unlimited 3G or 5GB data plans.
Skype - $2.99/Month Unlimited Calls
LocalPhone - $0.99/Month DID Number
Red Pocket Mobile - $10/Month (1GB Data)
Total - $13.98
So I use LocalPhone for my DID Number, which is basically a virtual local phone number that I can forward to my sip address. This is used to receive calls. In Google Voice I simply add this DID number as one of the phone numbers to forward calls to. This allows someone to call me through Google Voice and have my SIP address being triggered. I use Skype simply because it is very easy to use in my opinion. I also like being able to make calls from my computer when I need to. You can easily replaced this with a LocalPhone subscription ($1.60 for 800 Minutes). I use Skype strictly for outgoing calls. I recommend Skype for outgoing because the Nexus 5 doesn't appear to have noise cancellation when using SIP. You can use a SIP client, but I prefer to use the stock dialer to receive and look at past calls. This plan works for people that use little data every month. I am connected to wifi all the time, so I don't use much of my carriers data. If you need to have more data the T-Mobile $30 5GB prepaid plan is probably best for you. This is simply for budget users that would like to save more money because they use less data than others.
Pros:
Cheap ($10/1GB Data)
No Extra Cost For Tethering
Unlimited Calls/Text
Cons:
No 4G LTE (HSPA+)
No MMS via Google Voice (Can Receive MMS)
Most Likely Have To Change Your Phone Number (Possible To Port In Big Cities)
Nexus 5 Has SIP Audio Issues (Echo When Volume Is High)
Strict 1GB Limit (No Overages On $10 Plan)
iHelp101 said:
I have seen an uprising in the amount of threads regarding data only plans for the Nexus 5. I currently use this model and I thought I would share my input. First you are not going to be able to get a T-Mobile tablet sim and put it in your Nexus 5. T-Mobile looks up IMEI numbers when a device connects to their tower. They see a non-tablet device on their network and bam you get the upsell page. A counter to this is Red Pocket Mobile. Red Pocket Mobile uses T-Mobile towers (MVNO), but doesn't use these strict data only on tablets rules. I will below run down my cost and services that I personally use. Also Red Pocket Mobile has 3GB and 5GB data plans if you need extra data. This cheap plan is for people that use very little data. If you want to tether all day then this plan isn't right for you unless you get one of the Unlimited 3G or 5GB data plans.
Skype - $2.99/Month Unlimited Calls
LocalPhone - $0.99/Month DID Number
Red Pocket Mobile - $10/Month (1GB Data)
Total - $13.98
So I use LocalPhone for my DID Number, which is basically a virtual local phone number that I can forward to my sip address. This is used to receive calls. In Google Voice I simply add this DID number as one of the phone numbers to forward calls to. This allows someone to call me through Google Voice and have my SIP address being triggered. I use Skype simply because it is very easy to use in my opinion. I also like being able to make calls from my computer when I need to. You can easily replaced this with a LocalPhone subscription ($1.60 for 800 Minutes). I use Skype strictly for outgoing calls. I recommend Skype for outgoing because the Nexus 5 doesn't appear to have noise cancellation when using SIP. You can use a SIP client, but I prefer to use the stock dialer to receive and look at past calls. This plan works for people that use little data every month. I am connected to wifi all the time, so I don't use much of my carriers data. If you need to have more data the T-Mobile $30 5GB prepaid plan is probably best for you. This is simply for budget users that would like to save more money because they use less data than others.
Pros:
Cheap ($10/1GB Data)
No Extra Cost For Tethering
Unlimited Calls/Text
Cons:
No 4G LTE (HSPA+)
No MMS via Google Voice (Can Receive MMS)
Most Likely Have To Change Your Phone Number (Possible To Port In Big Cities)
Nexus 5 Has SIP Audio Issues (Echo When Volume Is High)
Strict 1GB Limit (No Overages On $10 Plan)
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iHelp101 said:
Pros:
Cheap ($10/1GB Data)
No Extra Cost For Tethering
Unlimited Calls/Text
Cons:
No 4G LTE (HSPA+)
No MMS via Google Voice (Can Receive MMS)
Most Likely Have To Change Your Phone Number (Possible To Port In Big Cities)
Nexus 5 Has SIP Audio Issues (Echo When Volume Is High)
Strict 1GB Limit (No Overages On $10 Plan)
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your pros arent very good. $10 per gb data kinda sucks, and tmobile doesnt charge for tethering as well.
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your pros arent very good. $10 per gb data kinda sucks, and tmobile doesnt charge for tethering as well.
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well, if you don't talk that much (mostly text messages/data browsing), and want to pay minimal for a cellular connection just so that people can contact you, you choices would be
1) Republic Wireless $10 unlimited cell only (or $15 cell + 3G data)
2) Ting $6/month base fee + usage fees
but if you dislike the Sprint network, then you have
3) this $10/1GB plan
4) t-mobile $30/month 5GB + 100 min + unl text
and if you dislike the t-mobile network, you have
5) AIO $25/month cell only, $35/month 500MB data
6) StraightTalk $30/month 100MB or $45/month for 3GB
i'm sure people fit into different categories based on their usage patterns / budget
and seeing that at&t charges you between $15-$67/GB for data (depending on your data bucket and overages), $10/GB on t-mobile doesn't see that bad
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well, if you don't talk that much (mostly text messages/data browsing), and want to pay minimal for a cellular connection just so that people can contact you, you choices would be
1) Republic Wireless $10 unlimited cell only (or $15 cell + 3G data)
2) Ting $6/month base fee + usage fees
but if you dislike the Sprint network, then you have
3) this $10/1GB plan
4) t-mobile $30/month 5GB + 100 min + unl text
and if you dislike the t-mobile network, you have
5) AIO $25/month cell only, $35/month 500MB data
6) StraightTalk $30/month 100MB or $45/month for 3GB
i'm sure people fit into different categories based on their usage patterns / budget
and seeing that at&t charges you between $15-$67/GB for data (depending on your data bucket and overages), $10/GB on t-mobile doesn't see that bad
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heres a better deal, with $30 for 5gb http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52419359&postcount=9
simms22 said:
heres a better deal, with $30 for 5gb http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52419359&postcount=9
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yes i know.. it's number 4 on my list
but if you are willing to spend only $10/month, this works...
paperWastage said:
yes i know.. it's number 4 on my list
but if you are willing to spend only $10/month, this works...
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It is a good deal. Thanks OP for the tip.
iHelp101 said:
I recommend Skype for outgoing because the Nexus 5 doesn't appear to have noise cancellation when using SIP. You can use a SIP client, but I prefer to use the stock dialer to receive and look at past calls.
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Cons:
No 4G LTE (HSPA+)
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Nexus 5 Has SIP Audio Issues (Echo When Volume Is High)
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While I highly concur with you in that the built-in Android SIP client needs lots of love from Google and it’s not that great (but it does work), “in this day and age” why bother without LTE? It’s FAST and has far less latency than HSPA and 3G, which is important when doing voice over data networks.
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While I highly concur with you in that the built-in Android SIP client needs lots of love from Google and it’s not that great (but it does work), “in this day and age” why bother without LTE? It’s FAST and has far less latency than HSPA and 3G, which is important when doing voice over data networks.
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In my city LTE runs at the same speed as HSPA+. They also have very similar latencies when tested. Both LTE and HSPA+ max at 15 mbps in my city (Fort Myers, FL). So I honestly see no difference. Like people have mentioned this is for people that want a cheap plan. The $30 T-Mobile 5GB plan is great if you use a lot of data. Some people like myself use their phone minimally on their data network. I use my phone a lot, but mostly when on wi-fi. The only time I need data is when I am not connected to wi-fi and need to be able to receive calls through Google Voice. I have wi-fi at my job and home, so that is a large percent of the time I use data. If I am at another individuals home I simply ask for the wi-fi password.
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Sup,
Has anyone tried using the Sidekick data plan on WinMo5/6? My friends looking to get an unlocked AT&T Tilt and use it on T-Mobile. He's jumping ship from being a Sidekick user to WinMo, and he wants to keep his unlimited web and messaging for the $30 hes paying along with his voice plan.
Thanks.
Sidekick data plan won't work, since it only allows you online through Danger's backend servers.
However, T-Mobile's regular unlimited data plan is also only $29.99, so a simple call to customer service can switch plans.
Of course, the Sidekick's data services won't work with the regular unlimited data plan, so he'd have to pick one and stick with it.
I found an option for $19.99 T-Mobile Total Internet along with a voice plan. I think he'll just go for that one. Converted him from a SK, muahaha
does the sms through gprs work for wm phones? I know it was hit or miss back with my old nokia. If it does, outgoing shouldn't cost anything. And a bucket for incoming would be ok.
Also, how much are blackberry plans? I remember hearing people say to choose the blackberry to get unlimited internet and sms
So, AT&T kills you on a monthly data plan, unlimited for $40 a month are there any alternatives for getting a monthly data plan or do I specifically need to go through AT$T for that service?
Also, I use the "No Data" feature which is awesome by the way to essentially turn off the data to and from my phone, I use WIFI. Someone sent me a text message the other day that I did not receive I assume because I have the data turned off on my phone, as planned.
Is there a way to get around this, t receive messages when connected via WIFI or is that specific to the data plan associated with AT$T?
TW,
u do not need to turn off your connection when using wifi. when you have wifi turned on and properly connected, all data usage will be through wifi so no charges. your phone calls and txt will still come through normally. you can call/email att to confirm, i did. plus you can also check your usage online and it will show no charges for anytime you are using the internet through wifi.
all data usage will be through wifi so no charges
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I can get sms through my web connection? I thought SMS came directly from my provider?
Is there a way to use another provider for data service?
TW,
I use Unlimited MediaNet for only $19.95.
That would be the best choice if you want to have data wherever you go for less then the DataConnect plan.
Well if you're without an access point that is.
I've been using it for a while now, and I use quite a bit of bandwidth a month, (IMplus / Tethering pretty much all the time) and it works great.
Slayer6234 said:
I use Unlimited MediaNet for only $19.95.
That would be the best choice if you want to have data wherever you go for less then the DataConnect plan.
Well if you're without an access point that is.
I've been using it for a while now, and I use quite a bit of bandwidth a month, (IMplus / Tethering pretty much all the time) and it works great.
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I've heard this before, I pay $39.99 for MediaNet unlimilted...so how do you get it so cheaply? The tethering can be done with ease but getting caught could encurr the wrath of ATT $$$$$ !
I'm sorry about that.
I'm using MediaMax unlimited.
Its unlimited Data /w only 200 texts a month.
I shoulda mentioned that. =/
Slayer6234,
I know I have the option of downgrading to MediaMax Unlimited online (account access) but I've contacted AT&T and they told me this is not supported so I'm a little leary to change it and have it cost me in the end. How long have you been using this? If it works fine I'll just downgrade and see what happens.
Thanks.
I've been using it for about 2 years now since I got a flip phone with a browser.
I've talked to AT&T about it and they do "frown" upon not using a dataconnect plan with a PDA but I've been using it with the HTC for 3 months and nothing has happened, plus I would just say that I have a flip phone that I can only use medianet on, and that I switch my sim to that from time to time.
The tilt will automatically connect/work with MediaNet.
The PDAconnect / Dataconnect plans will still get you on edge/3g, its just a fancy, more costly way of getting you there.
MediaNet will do the same... and you dont need a tethering plan with the tilt because, well, you have a tilt.
Slayer6234,
Thanks for the info. I'll give it a whirl.
I think I might no longer be confused ... MediaMax is still a service offered through AT&T (https://www.wireless.att.com/media/cingular_video_purchase) at a reduced rate...
So, you can't get an external data plan from another vendor for your phone although @ $20 bones I think that falls in line with everyone else's plans.
TW,
I see all these posts about MEdiaMax and the HTC phones, but what about MediaNet Unlimited? Are you legally allowed to use it with a PDA?
In the Terms/Conditions it says that the Media bundles are not to be used with a PDA, but MEdiaNet Unlimited is only MEdiaNet, no messaging, so it's not a bundle, right? As long as I don't tether the device, I'm legal, correct? (I don't have a laptop and my home is not in a 3G area, so what's the point?)
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I see all these posts about MEdiaMax and the HTC phones, but what about MediaNet Unlimited? Are you legally allowed to use it with a PDA?
In the Terms/Conditions it says that the Media bundles are not to be used with a PDA, but MEdiaNet Unlimited is only MEdiaNet, no messaging, so it's not a bundle, right? As long as I don't tether the device, I'm legal, correct? (I don't have a laptop and my home is not in a 3G area, so what's the point?)
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You dont want MediaNet Unlimited. What a bunch of marketing doublespeak!! I quote from the AT and T website:
"For full details on Messaging or MEdia Net, see the AT&T MEdia brochure, att.com/mediaterms. Pay-Per-Use Charges: Text/Instant Messaging 15¢/message; Picture/Video Messages 25¢/message; MEdia Net Browsing 1¢/KB. MEdia Net and MEdia Bundles are not available on PDAs/Pocket PCs, RIM® devices or LaptopConnect cards. If your usage of the Services (including unlimited data plans) on other carriers' wireless networks ("offnet usage") during any two consecutive months exceeds your offnet usage allowance, AT&T may at its option terminate your wireless service or access to data Services, deny your continued use of other carriers' coverage, or change your plan to one imposing usage charges for offnet usage. Your offnet usage allowance is equal to the lesser of 6 megabytes or 20% of the kilobytes included with your plan and for messaging plans the lesser of 3000 messages or 50% of the messages included with your plan. AT&T will provide notice that it intends to take any of the above actions and you may terminate your agreement."
To me that says you have unlimited use as long as you pay for usage at thier highest rate. Also, it specifies it does it is not for pocket PC's.
This plan is NOT intended for Pocket PC's (like yours) and since you only pay for the data you use (no free data at all) you pay top dollar for all the data you DO use. That means things like the weather plugins etc on yer phone that want to grab data off of the network on a regular basis you will pay for every kilobyte at the most expensive rate.
Technically its not legal, and even if it was, it is probably not in your best interest.
Its the same thing. Unlimited MediaNet was changed to Media Max 200. it was unlimited media net and 200 texts. They decided not to combine them anymore, so its media net again.
pdas can be used on media net, technically. its the same ip address and settings, but siince PDAs use more data, at&t charges a premium on PDA Max. I dont know what at&t will do if they audit your line.
I use media max 200 btw
so which is the maximum-unlimited and economical plan worth your recommendation other than the 200?
I don't have a reason to get the SMS bundles because I already have the Family Messaging Unlimited. I called and told the CRS I wanted Unlimited Internet usage added to my line, didn't specify which package, and that's what he told me I needed and he added it. If they overcharge me, you can better believe that they will have a phone call.
Just change it yourself on the extranet. Easy as pie.
Why would I change it? If they put me on the $15 plan, I'm going to use it, if they charge me then it's their CSR's fault, not mine.
Why pay more if that's what they gave me?
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Its the same thing. Unlimited MediaNet was changed to Media Max 200. it was unlimited media net and 200 texts. They decided not to combine them anymore, so its media net again.
pdas can be used on media net, technically. its the same ip address and settings, but siince PDAs use more data, at&t charges a premium on PDA Max. I dont know what at&t will do if they audit your line.
I use media max 200 btw
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mostly correct, however...
They didn't really "change" them, the Unlimited MediaNet w/o text was designed for peolpe whom have an old texting plan, family texting, or otherwise a seperate texting plan and did not want to change it (or couldnt, for family unlimited)...
So they created MediaNet unlimited for the same price, without texting, to allow people to keep these plans..
I have 1000 texts for $10 (retired feature), so I went with MediaNet Unlimited seperatly
i'm on MM200 w/ tilt.... Icalled in and they did it for me so how was I supposd to know?
Do you have any idea how spoiled you all are in the US with those plans and offers. I envy you
Living in Taiwan , the kingdom of technology, I paid +700 USD for my Tytn II as we do not have combined offers at that level.
And as for Media... there is Emome from Chunghwa. 10 USD games from 5 years ago platforms.
And a monhtly minimal fee is here around 20-25 US without any Freebies.
ceevee369, why should you complain, too? Visit Myanmar to see how much it costs!!!
I have had MediaNet Unlimited @ $20/month for close to 2 years now (on a Treo 650, 680, 750 and now Tilt). It truely is unlimited, never had any issues.
ive had $20/unlimited since the 8125 and never had any issues either.. with the lovely 3g i do 300-400mb a day with mobitv+xm radio+google maps its great to have full 3g @ work and mostly everywhere.. granted i only pull 1 bar @ home of 3g/H outside of the house is 3-4 bars no issue.. never had a problem paying.. never been late so maybe that helps? who knows.
I use AT&T MediaNET unlimited with Tilt.
I downloaded the internet sharing tool (AT&T deleted it from the Tilt). Disabled proxy in the network connection - and voila, I have a wireless modem for my laptop with unlimited traffic. Speeds with enabled HSDPA go up to 80 KB/s where I'm using it. It's probably different in other areas.
I play BF 2142 through it (it's not bad, around 120 ping), download files, do all my regular stuff. I talked to the supervisor in AT&T and I'm pretty much sure that they will never impose "too much traffic" or find out that it tethers to the laptop.
I pay $20/mo for it for one phone.
Just my $.02
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I use AT&T MediaNET unlimited with Tilt.
I downloaded the internet sharing tool (AT&T deleted it from the Tilt). Disabled proxy in the network connection - and voila, I have a wireless modem for my laptop with unlimited traffic. Speeds with enabled HSDPA go up to 80 KB/s where I'm using it. It's probably different in other areas.
I play BF 2142 through it (it's not bad, around 120 ping), download files, do all my regular stuff. I talked to the supervisor in AT&T and I'm pretty much sure that they will never impose "too much traffic" or find out that it tethers to the laptop.
I pay $20/mo for it for one phone.
Just my $.02
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Same here.
Went from a sony ericsson in 2002-3 which the plan was originally signed up for to a ipaq 6515 then to kaiser.
Still paying $19.99/mo for unlimited HSDPA speeds here in DC.
i get unlimted medianet/ internet and 1500 text (unlimited m to m) for $20
well, hopefully ill be fine. I have been with cingular/att for almost 5 years with a perfect record and now running four lines on my family plan with unlmtd texts and now medianet unlimited on one line. plus I just extended my contract to pick up a tilt for 150 dolars... whaaaat?
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well, hopefully ill be fine. I have been with cingular/att for almost 5 years with a perfect record and now running four lines on my family plan with unlmtd texts and now medianet unlimited on one line. plus I just extended my contract to pick up a tilt for 150 dolars... whaaaat?
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Tell them the Tilt is for one of the other lines, not the one with medianet unlimited. As we've seen above it probably doesn't matter but I figure it's one less way to draw attention to your account. I got my Tilt as an upgrade on my daughter's line. I "upgraded" to a RAZR that my wife uses on her work-provided line and that's the phone with the medianet plan (I've got the MediaMax 200) assigned to it.
rico002 said:
i get unlimted medianet/ internet and 1500 text (unlimited m to m) for $20
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I have the exact same plan, i just went online and changed my plan, been this way for almost 2 years now. Never had an issue, I also run agile mobile and sync with 2 email accounts that are pretty active. On the website it doesn't say what plans you can or can't use, so thats my arguement if it ever comes up.
inneyeseakay: what has led you to believe that there is some kind of law that prevents you from using a data plan with your PDA phone? Certainly you are "legally" allowed to do so.
DarkDvr: when I had the stock AT&T Tilt ROM, I did find out that Internet Sharing was in the Windows folder, AT&T had just deleted the shortcut in your start menu. It should be called IntShrUI.exe. I believe someone on the forum here brought that to my attention. I just wanted to let you know in case you do a hard reset that you do not have to go through the trouble of downloading the Internet Sharing application again.
iPhone users only pay $20 a month for their unlimited data. The iPhone's browser displays far more data than Windows Mobile's default browser. Not only that, but Youtube is built in to the iPhone's interface, and videos certainly require a lot of data transfer. I have had Medianet unlimited for almost 2 years with PDA phones. If it is somehow against their terms, it is up to them to take action. I certainly do not feel as if I am "ripping off" AT&T somehow by continuing to use the plan I have had for quite a while. Last month I only used 5 MB of data, so I am not abusing it either.
AT&T has had a history of bias against PDA phones and smartphones. They let me pay $5 a month for 6 months for insurance for my phone which they did not even cover. I did not even know how to get to the page which showed the excluded phones, someone posted it on a forum. Regardless they didn't even refund my money.
What type of plan do you have? And which options do I look for in order to maximize the capabilities of the Kaiser on Rogers' network?
I have the 3 yr vid calling plan (free for 3 years on contract) not sure if they have that now. Its weird to be saying this but overall, u should check out the rogers section at howardforums. Aside from that I am using a basic data plan that still works (10 megs for $5) but it can be tricky to get, especially now that rogers has Windows mobile data plans.
Good luck!
Thanks for the reply. A couple more questions. What is the difference between a data plan and the Unlimited On-Device Mobile Browsing Plan for $7 that is offered? This is my first time owning a phone that will be able to access the internet so I'm not sure what I need.
This is basically what I want to use in addition to the plan I have now (which is 250 anytime minutes, and the $11 Communicate value pack). I want to be able to use the GPS, 3G network, be able to read and send emails, browse the internet occasionally (youtube, etc.) and use Windows Live Messenger.
everything will basically need data except what u use for gps will determine if you need data or not
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Thanks for the reply. A couple more questions. What is the difference between a data plan and the Unlimited On-Device Mobile Browsing Plan for $7 that is offered? This is my first time owning a phone that will be able to access the internet so I'm not sure what I need.
This is basically what I want to use in addition to the plan I have now (which is 250 anytime minutes, and the $11 Communicate value pack). I want to be able to use the GPS, 3G network, be able to read and send emails, browse the internet occasionally (youtube, etc.) and use Windows Live Messenger.
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Don't go with the unlimited mobile browsing plan as it's not applicable with non rogers devices =/ (the csr's might not tell you that either) you'll still incur data charges. (check howard forums to confirm)
Your best bet is to wait for the tiered data plan that's coming out in a few weeks.
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Don't go with the unlimited mobile browsing plan as it's not applicable with non rogers devices =/ (the csr's might not tell you that either) you'll still incur data charges. (check howard forums to confirm)
Your best bet is to wait for the tiered data plan that's coming out in a few weeks.
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I'll be carefull with that as well. I have the same plan but on Fido and for the past 2 months, i havent been charged any extra (although i accumulated about 32 mb avg for both months).
Im still watching my data consumption... so hopefully nothing will change in the future.
So im thinking of picking one of these up, and can buy from dell directly and get a pretty good discount through my employer. I am wondering if these are going to be like the galaxy tab and not be able to use a voice and data plan sim. I dont want to add a line, or go prepaid for the data plans. Any thoughts
The Streak 7 does not have voice calling, only VOIP. There are ways around it with Google Talk, but you will have to see the phone.apk thread and follow the lengthy instructions. For all intents and purposes though, the answer is no. The data plan from T-Mobile is 49.99 a month for UNLIMITED or 39.99 if you are an existing customer.
You are correct. Voice plans do not work on the Streak 7. You have to have a data plan. This was a major bummer for me. I use a prepaid voice plan. On my Streak 5, I could buy a day pass for data for $1.50. That doesn't work on the 7. Technical support said that the network detects this device as a data device because it sends a mac address to the network rather than an IMEI(?) number. So you must buy the weekly or monthly prepaid data plans to use data on the device. I use mine mostly at home, so all I need is the occassional day pass, but no can do.
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You are correct. Voice plans do not work on the Streak 7. You have to have a data plan. This was a major bummer for me. I use a prepaid voice plan. On my Streak 5, I could buy a day pass for data for $1.50. That doesn't work on the 7. Technical support said that the network detects this device as a data device because it sends a mac address to the network rather than an IMEI(?) number. So you must buy the weekly or monthly prepaid data plans to use data on the device. I use mine mostly at home, so all I need is the occassional day pass, but no can do.
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It does also send an IMEI by the way, but it also sends the MAC address, just as all phones with internet capabilities do. If you open up the door on the side you will see the IMEI number for you device.
One big disadvantage of not having a voice and data line on it and them making it web only (webconnect) = NO ROAMING OF ANY KIND! It's t-mobile native service or nothing. It doesn't even work on t-mobile affiliates like i wireless. (who has aws 3g running in areas).
I buy this tablet to have internet access everywhere, but end up using the wifi hotspot of my hd2 when i travel. Grrr!
Im getting this delivered today, would it benefit me to put my Voice/data plan sim in it or keep the web connect sim in it?
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Lou
Lou,
I think I have read elsewhere in the S7 forums that a voice/data SIM will not work. Hiya have to have the data only SIM included wither the S7. I think...
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Youre right might voice data sim won't work. I did how ever get outbound calling working. But can't figure out inbound calling.
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Youre right might voice data sim won't work. I did how ever get outbound calling working. But can't figure out inbound calling.
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How? Can the receiver hear you?
From my CM7 urban themed Glacier
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How? Can the receiver hear you?
From my CM7 urban themed Glacier
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yes use headset