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Family talk on T-Mobile s2

I have a galaxy s2 on T-Mobile, I'm looking for a better plan, I need at least 5GB of data. Right now I have the $30 100min and 5GB data plan, I don't want to spend $70 a month for more minutes and 5GB of data, but I do need more minutes as well as the data I have. Is there a simple mobile, or family talk plan that would work fully?
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Nickdroid86 said:
I have a galaxy s2 on T-Mobile, I'm looking for a better plan, I need at least 5GB of data. Right now I have the $30 100min and 5GB data plan, I don't want to spend $70 a month for more minutes and 5GB of data, but I do need more minutes as well as the data I have. Is there a simple mobile, or family talk plan that would work fully?
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Didn't Tmobile just release some unlimited data plan?

Yeah on September 5th, but I'm on prepaid.
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I don't want to start a new thread for this, but the strangest thing happened. I flashed the Jedi mind trick Rom, when I tried I got a T-Mobile free text saying I owe $250... I'm on prepaid and only pay $30... anyone have any idea?
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I just found out that my phone is unlocked, I dialed *#simlock#and all said off. So does this open up more options for me? I'd like to keep 4g working
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Well you're on prepaid so don't worry about that message....can't charge you because you paid before....
Simplemobile apparently limits to approximately 2gb give or take a few. Their 3g plan actually gives you "4g". I don't see how they can actually adjust it to limit it to 3g speed only because 4g it's actually 3.5g..
So stick to the $40 plan.
You can also go straight talk. but i forget what the data limit is for that. Look it up.
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Good info, just need to get some more info, maybe anyone that has tried it? I thought the old T-Mobile 4g phones where just like 3.5 and hspa+ was 4g?
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Well you're on prepaid so don't worry about that message....can't charge you because you paid before....
Simplemobile apparently limits to approximately 2gb give or take a few. Their 3g plan actually gives you "4g". I don't see how they can actually adjust it to limit it to 3g speed only because 4g it's actually 3.5g..
So stick to the $40 plan.
You can also go straight talk. but i forget what the data limit is for that. Look it up.
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The 40$ plan has terrible data speeds and sucks if you're using a smartphone. I would NOT recommend it.
ST throttles after (about) 2GB a month or 100MB a day. (technically the AT&T BYOD SIMs seem to be stricter about this than the T-Mobile ones)
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I saw yesterday that family talk is actually releasing the s2 at Wal-Mart. But u also heard if you use another phone on family talk they ban you
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Would it be possible to use an at&t prepaid SIM on my phone? It's unlocked so o know it should work, but what kind of days, and what would I need to do?
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[Q] Pre-paid data only plan, no voice

Is there a pre-paid data only plan that I would be able to use with the nexus 4? I am in the US and AT&T is the only carrier with 3G where I am. Are there actual data-only plans that use AT&T towers that I could use? If not, would there be a way that I could use a prepaid tablet data plan from AT&T? Thanks

I believe straight talk also has data only plans, but not sure if they will work on a phone. Their phone plans are way better than ATT though, and you get same ATT towers/service.
http://androidandme.com/2012/10/carriers/top-4-us-pre-paid-wireless-plans-for-the-nexus-4/

T-Mobile has a 5gb, unl Text and like 100min plan for $30. you get some mins but not alot. You also get T-Mobiles 42 Mbps HSPA+ as well.

That at&t/straight talk may work. I only get edge on T-Mobile in the whole state of Maine so T-Mobile won't work.
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Although I don't really need voice/texting and would rather not pay if I don't need to
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AT&T themselves have a prepaid tablet plan: http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/plans/dataplans.html
I wonder if they allow that on the Nexus 4. You'd probably have to change APN.
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I was looking at that one. You have to give them your IMEI number and I don't have a tablet to do that.
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Go into an AT&T store and surreptitiously snoop the IMEI of one of their Android tabs?
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That's a great idea lol
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cmstlist said:
AT&T themselves have a prepaid tablet plan: http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/plans/dataplans.html
I wonder if they allow that on the Nexus 4. You'd probably have to change APN.
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Those are more expensive than Tmobile's prepaid plans.... and they include texting at calls. Dafuq?

Zurginator said:
Those are more expensive than Tmobile's prepaid plans.... and they include texting at calls. Dafuq?
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AT&T is more expensive than T-Mobile. A lot more, usually.

abe in space said:
AT&T is more expensive than T-Mobile. A lot more, usually.
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And like I said earlier I can't use T-Mobile because they have terrible service in the whole state of Maine. If I could get AT&T's 3gb $30 tablet plan to work I'd be a happy camper.
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Zurginator said:
Those are more expensive than Tmobile's prepaid plans.... and they include texting at calls. Dafuq?
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Yes, as pointed out upthread, all comparisons to T-Mobile are irrelevant because T-Mobile is not an option for the OP.

I think I'll got to an AT&T store today and snoop on the tablet IMEI numbers. That is unless someone wants to give me one of theirs, preferably not one registered on AT&T. Why do I have to go through so much trouble just to get a data only plan?!
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ctowne said:
I think I'll got to an AT&T store today and snoop on the tablet IMEI numbers. That is unless someone wants to give me one of theirs, preferably not one registered on AT&T. Why do I have to go through so much trouble just to get a data only plan?!
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I can give you the IMEI of my T-Mobile Springboard but there's no guarantee AT&T will like it.
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That would be great. Let me get a att sim and I could pm you about it
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I believe straight talk also has data only plans, but not sure if they will work on a phone. Their phone plans are way better than ATT though, and you get same ATT towers/service.
http://androidandme.com/2012/10/carriers/top-4-us-pre-paid-wireless-plans-for-the-nexus-4/
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I can't find a straight talk data-only plan, could you give me a link to it?

Free ATT or Tmobile Sim with Monthly Plan - Straight Talk

-----Update 27 Nov-----
This coupon code no longer works. If I find another one I will update this thread.
I have now used this service with google voice for over 2 weeks with great service. I have had the same speeds and coverage as I did with my att phone. I have not used enough data to get notified or limited in speed, if and when this happens I will update my thread.
There is one issue with straight talk and any MVNO it seems. I used two google voice numbers (personal, work) and I turn off the voicemail forwarding on my phone so that the voicemail for each works correctly (Otherwise both GV numbers would forward to the same voicemail account). Straight talk does not have the ability to change the voicemail forwarding phones. My workaround for now is to extend the number of rings out to where GV will forward to voicemail (I am in process of testing this now).
To use two GV numbers on one phone you set both as home numbers and just use the app for texts from one. There are more detailed ways to forwards texts from the second phone but if you want this info PM and ask or search for it as it is available elsewhere.
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I know there have been posts that talk about Straight Talk Sims including the $5 + Free Ship (which expired). I researched and just purchased a Micro Sim and $45 Unlimited ATT plan today.
I did this today: 8 Nov 2012
Free ATT Sim
- http://www.straighttalk.com/ShopSims
- Choose Sim (Micro or Regular)
- Add Sim + Plan to Cart (will show $54.99)
- Use Promo "SIMSAVE" for $10 discount
- Choose 3-day Fedex Shipping (shows free later)
Free T-Mobile Sim
- Buy any free phone from the site with plan
Mirror Photo: http://imgur.com/BJBI2
Original Promo Code thanks to Chils41 at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1915621

I see these posts regularly and had some questions. I have at&t service now. Is it as easy as placing the sim card into my phone and go? Will everything work like it did on at&t? What's the data transfer like? I'm really liming the idea of two phones unlimited everything for $90 as opposed to $165 for 700 mins unlimited text and calls to any mobile but only 2 GB of data. Do I need to flash anything to make everything work properly?
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phoenixfriend said:
I see these posts regularly and had some questions. I have at&t service now. Is it as easy as placing the sim card into my phone and go? Will everything work like it did on at&t? What's the data transfer like? I'm really liming the idea of two phones unlimited everything for $90 as opposed to $165 for 700 mins unlimited text and calls to any mobile but only 2 GB of data. Do I need to flash anything to make everything work properly?
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you don't have to flash anything. just gotta change the apn settings to st and you're good to go. the SIM packet has the apn settings that you change in network settings.

Straight Talk data connection is the same as ATT would be in your area, except, NO LTE. You will not grey LTE with straight talk. And don't count on using much more than 2gb of data either, I near they send warning texts but don't actually have a what to cut off your data.
I've been on Straight Talk ATT for 3 months and love it. Just know it's limitations. I've never gone over 600mb data in my life though. I work when I'm at work, not much time to stream videos, the rest of the time I'm at home on wifi. Also ATT sucks in my area.
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phoenixfriend said:
I see these posts regularly and had some questions. I have at&t service now. Is it as easy as placing the sim card into my phone and go? Will everything work like it did on at&t? What's the data transfer like? I'm really liming the idea of two phones unlimited everything for $90 as opposed to $165 for 700 mins unlimited text and calls to any mobile but only 2 GB of data. Do I need to flash anything to make everything work properly?
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You also need an unlocked or att locked phone. The Sim is recognized as an att sim.
I will add my experience here once I've used it. I tried T-Mobile 100 min 5gb plan and got rid of it because of bad indoor reception (I was Always on edge inside).
Sf bay area
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Thanks. So is that the only benefit of unlocking the phone? I'm rooted and running a wicked sweet custom ROM already. Only thing left is unlocking.
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phoenixfriend said:
Thanks. So is that the only benefit of unlocking the phone? I'm rooted and running a wicked sweet custom ROM already. Only thing left is unlocking.
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It looks like you have an AT&T Captivate. You don't need to unlock your phone if it's AT&T branded.

It is. I gathered that from my searches. Just wondered if that was the only benefit of unlocking my phone, being able to carry it to any gsm carrier.
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phoenixfriend said:
It is. I gathered that from my searches. Just wondered if that was the only benefit of unlocking my phone, being able to carry it to any gsm carrier.
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The only benefit of unlocking is to be able to use other carriers. But to repeat you DO NOT need to unlock to use straight talk on your att phone.
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Thanks I'm trying to buy a gs3 or note2 today and need a microsim for them, also need to reup anyways..
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I repeat I got that already. I understand.
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What about using a t-mobile phone on straight talk att what is needed to be done to it? Unlocking required or what?

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What about using a t-mobile phone on straight talk att what is needed to be done to it? Unlocking required or what?
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Yep, just unlock it and you're good to go.
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So if straight talk cuts off ur data for usage, call them, ask them to define unlimited, then ask them to define false advertising lawsuit, after I did this on my thrid disconect, I have never received a warning or been cutoff. And I use more than 16gb a month
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So if straight talk cuts off ur data for usage, call them, ask them to define unlimited, then ask them to define false advertising lawsuit, after I did this on my thrid disconect, I have never received a warning or been cutoff. And I use more than 16gb a month
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Where you throttled on that 16 gigs?!?!?
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No, could be because I modded the prl alot. I always tried to keep the best one out on there so I got the most towers possable and the one next to my house about .2 miles away instead of the default thats about 1.3 miles away
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jamesd86 said:
Thanks I'm trying to buy a gs3 or note2 today and need a microsim for them, also need to reup anyways..
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If you have a micro sim lying around you can use it as a template and cut your old sim card down to a micro. I did it with a pair of sharp sewing scissors and it's been working fine for me.
Also, unlocking my smartphones has always benefited me in that it allowed me to sell at a higher price.
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Code doesn't work =[
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Worked for me
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Worked for me
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I hate you.
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[Q] Would you survive with a data plan only?

I have a question for you, guys...
A carrier in my country is offering a data plan only...
3GB of HSPA+ (unlimited... they slow down your speed if you exceed the bandwidth).
$12 per month (regular price is $30).
2 year contract.
Now... the only thing is that you can't make phone calls (you can receive, though).
So... would you guys survive with a data plan only?

Use Skype or Google voice for your calling and you should be good
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aanonymoushuman said:
Use Skype or Google voice for your calling and you should be good
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Yeah... that's what I'm planning to do. No Google Voice in my country (Mexico) but I can use Skype.
We have relatives in both Mexico and USA, so we might get the Worldwide subscription from Skype, which includes unlimited minutes to both Mexico and USA (landlines and cell phones).
If I get the subscription... can me and my wife use it in each of our phones to only pay one subscription?

It's a great plan for those who are deaf and cannot make phone calls, it's just wasted unused minutes otherwise that you have to pay for. Wish there were plans like that in the UK (has to include unlimited SMS too!).

FernandoRocker said:
Yeah... that's what I'm planning to do. No Google Voice in my country (Mexico) but I can use Skype.
We have relatives in both Mexico and USA, so we might get the Worldwide subscription from Skype, which includes unlimited minutes to both Mexico and USA (landlines and cell phones).
If I get the subscription... can me and my wife use it in each of our phones to only pay one subscription?
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Que onda!
Excuse me, can I know what carrier offers a unlimited date plan for $12 /months?
I live in mexico too

TonySkate said:
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Excuse me, can I know what carrier offers a unlimited date plan for $12 /months?
I live in mexico too
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Nextel Evolution just released a plan for $150 pesos (precio por promocion hasta Marzo 31, 2013). Read my thread I did yesterday! Let me find the link.

Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192623
http://nextel.com.mx/planes+tarifarios/control-data-evolution.htm?submenuheader=4&regresar=1

I would be all over that! Currently, I'm on the tmo 30 buck plan and I rarely go over my 100 minutes.
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3dupunk said:
I would be all over that! Currently, I'm on the tmo 30 buck plan and I rarely go over my 100 minutes.
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So... do you think it is a good price? I don't want to regret it... specially because it's a 2 year contract.

Sounds like a good plan too me...there are several VoIP solutions that you could use for phone calls...and plenty of free text message apps to take care that part so a data package is totally double...I lost my phone for a week(not my nexus 4) and just used my nexus 7 as a phone while around a WiFi connection until I got my phone back
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Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192623
http://nextel.com.mx/planes+tarifarios/control-data-evolution.htm?submenuheader=4&regresar=1
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Thanks man!
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I am currently on the Walmart/T-Mobile $30 5gb 4G 100min plan. For me it's not enough minutes (which isn't the issue here) but its also not enough data if using it for calls as well as periodic internet access. I guess it really depends on how much you can limit yourself. That's just my opinion and how it affects me personally. But you have to consider how much access there is in your country and the costs/ limited options.

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So... do you think it is a good price? I don't want to regret it... specially because it's a 2 year contract.
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Subjective, like beauty its all in the eyes of the beholder. It'll definitely take care of my needs at half the price I currently pay lol. If your like me, a person who hates talking on the phone then have faith and take that leap....I would.
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I just found out that Walmart offers "internet on the go". Up to 8gb for 30 days for $45. Only draw back IMHO is it's on Sprint..

What do you use for texts? I've read that Google Voice text does not work on some Mexican carriers.

Cheap Refills

I want to go on to do the $30 a month t-mobile plan but I forgot the site to get the refills for cheaper. Any help?

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I want to go on to do the $30 a month t-mobile plan but I forgot the site to get the refills for cheaper. Any help?
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Wrong forum???

No more. <$30 = stolen credit cards
Callingmart.com
No tax at least
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Prepaid-refill.com and callingmart. I don't trust the first one based on reviews and other forums I've read on Google. There's people here who use it and no problems.

I've been using callingmart for over a year and I love em. They used to have discounts but tmobile put a stop to that a couple of months back. Great customer service as well as previously stated at least you don't pay taxes and you don't have to pay a fee to tmobile either. Hope this helps
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Try pinzoo.com
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