Anyone with tmobile noticing the mobile data to be suddenly unstable.
I live in north texas (dallas area) and I've noticed my data connection to randomly not connect and I am forced to retry connecting to web sites, playstore downloads, etc.
Either 2 things. TMOBILE in your area is having issues or you did something and it messing with your mobile connection.
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I added unlimited data to my plan (up from the 3gb plan). And ever since the data doesn't seem to be stable.
Araltd said:
I added unlimited data to my plan (up from the 3gb plan). And ever since the data doesn't seem to be stable.
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Then it is a network issue. Call them in the morning and have them fix it
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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,
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.
Hey everyone,
To start, I use on average about 2-3gb's of data per month & I am grandfathered on the unlimited data plan. I used about 5gb this billing cycle and got a couple texts notifying me of being throttled. Once throttled, I switched over to the HSPA+ APN so I could still have good/decent speeds. However, since being throttled and using this new APN I'm having data connection issues where only the left arrows transmitting but I'm not receiving. So basically I time out and the only way to regain data connection is via airplane mode/unchecking & checking mobile network. Basically restarting my connection to the towers. Just curious to see if any other users have the same issue I'm having. I'm also running Holiraider Rom if that may make any difference. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
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Good news today from AT&T for all you data hogs out there:
http://www.slashgear.com/att-increases-unlimited-data-throttling-threshold-01216421/
3GB for HSPA+ and 5GB for LTE per all sources I've read.
Basically bad news for data hogs, good news for average users...
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I couldn't help but notice the Sprint ads in the Slashgear article about AT&T's data caps, pushing their unlimited data service.
As to "data hogs," I've asked this before and did not get any good answers. What do people do with their phones to use 4+ Gigs of data a month?
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What do people do with their phones to use 4+ Gigs of data a month?
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I don't know about AT&T, but the Rogers version here in Canada comes with Netflix pre-installed. That'll make a dent.
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I don't know about AT&T, but the Rogers version here in Canada comes with Netflix pre-installed. That'll make a dent.
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AT&T doesn't have NetFlix pre-installed but we can add it. I get movies from the Android Market. But I'm next to a WiFi router when I do it. I don't have LTE yet and data service is just adequate where I live, so Wifi is faster. Plus with Wifi, I don't use any of my data alottment. Of course, for someone on the go or not near a Wifi hotspot, I guess you can use a lot of data downloading videos or streaming music.
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AT&T doesn't have NetFlix pre-installed but we can add it. I get movies from the Android Market. But I'm next to a WiFi router when I do it. I don't have LTE yet and data service is just adequate where I live, so Wifi is faster. Plus with Wifi, I don't use any of my data alottment. Of course, for someone on the go or not near a Wifi hotspot, I guess you can use a lot of data downloading videos or streaming music.
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The stock AT&T rom will not allow you to download a movie from the market unless you are on wifi... i havent tried the others ones though.
I call this a win. I have been throttled the last three months straight once I reached about 2.5gb, but I never knew where the ceiling is. Now that I know I have up to 5gb, I will be able to plan accordingly, to me, throttled is still much better than overages.
When throttled, I am able to browse, get emails, gchat, just no streaming movies or music, this is just the world we live in, you better get used to it.
And anyone who brags about Sprint's unlimited data, or threatens to leave ATT/VZW for a Sprint unlimited plan has clearly not actually tried to use data on their network.
Trust me, stay where you are.
So question: Would you be able to get say 5G on the AT&T LTE apn and then another 3G on the AT&T HSPA+ apn = 8Gs a billing cycle ?
I'm currently on Verizon with unlimited data, but am considering changing to T-Mobile. On Verizon we have to hack the hotspot provisioning to get around Verizon's limits on hotspot data usage. It's my understanding that the $80 T-Mobile unlimited talk, text and 4G-LTE data allows only 7GB of hotspot data usage per month (or at least that's what they told me).
I'm not familiar with T-Mobile versions of the G4, but does a hotspot provisioning hack exist that will allow unlimited data for hotspot usage?
I normally use about 35GB of data per month. Does T-Mobile throttle you?
Sorry for the newbie questions, but would appreciate some advise from those with experience.
Thanks,
-Joe
I did the exact same thing as you, switched from VZ to TMO. Much happier - when I get signal. Loving the 12 band of LTE, I get signal pretty much anywhere when I lock my phone to that band. You can't beat TMO's unlimited plan either. Yes, there are a few TetheringProvision hacks around. They're all dependent on what model phone you have and what firmware you're running. If you'd give out your phone brand/model and what version of Android you're running, you're likely to get some info either in the forum or privately.