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Free Internet on US Tmobile MDA

Hi everyone
I just wanted to know if someone has tried a prepaid sim on the mda and used the internet through EDGE. For some reason i get free internet and I just have $10 on my account with no charge to it. post if you get the same result.
Update: Was told about this Free WAP on T-Mobile!
But they talk about having free wap but its actually free gprs so you can use PIE, Opera for ppc,
Win media and listen to streams or anything that can use gprs (edge)
and also you can use modem link or internet sharing for your PC
Update 2: This will only work for US T-Mobile because of the updating to 3G of the network. So it may work for a limited time. < Refining EDGE
Update 3: Can also work on contract sim cards but i advise to use at own risk tmobile my start to charge you and it can get expensive if you do not have a data plan. I have been told that sometimes this may not work But will work on prepaid sim cards
Update 4: this will work on any phone but you need to have a different web browser like opera mini. It may also stop working but will work again if you disconnect and connect again right then or in a different time.
Settings to use: Cellular line (GPRS) and wap.voicestream.com
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aboutthemind said:
3G roll out is already in the air. when it comes to net working i go with hours spent under neath my old server room.
By the way update news flash t mobile is not hearing any of this i fact that stock is all that matters rember business thats what comes first i'm for you believe me pure respect but you would think i just got here.
\Ok t-mobile back end site
http://www.t-mobile.com/promotions/samsungblastlp.aspx?WT.mc_n=MesgPromoLink_SpecPg&WT.mc_t=OnsiteAd
Plug this today if you are complianing this is a capped plan now what ever you do it doesn't matter. the compute will bill for what you have
Move this to the front so i don't have to deal with the hype
fact free net never went down
means no man down if no mms was being used or dialed in.
Fact i still cant get out on some phones i am cingular so t-mobile takes a bit longer for me
Plane straight t-zones $5.99 no mms cabs t-zones
216.155.165.50:8080 done
Plan t-zones online only catch 22 must change phone to a non pda.
I am OK with this move for one reason. the minute you make a call the system will flip your phone status back to the beautiful stock photo of what ever you have
If you don't understand me well guess what i don't look up when i type i do look up when i sign paychecks so just ask your friend moderator and this goes right into th45 move chart. 7 years and still cant typo as fast as i think
My theory is this i still am having problems with outh the cabs like im handi cap so that mens that the mms plays a role when you dial it in dont ask some else figure it out because our cabs work but i always change to 8080
the same source and my coaching argues with me on this stupid subject.
everyone here that has a opinion should also take into consideration that mathematics and reason does not make the world go round in the us its money homes and cars we will leave that discussion for one of my 100 seminars i power train at.
But 3g is already their but cingular never owned or should i say lease the heavier sites up top they bought the newbie national package. So the reason t mobile is not as deep is because cingular most likely resigned a separate deal that would not be part of a locked contract. So t mobile has to buy it on thier own.
But 3g only works in certain areas like blocks but when t hooks up it shakes financially t-mobile will wait until the market moves an inch the hype is not 3g for the 97 percent of the world only the fans. You will see more picture and video before speed is a priority.
hence the reason 2000 laptops are a nickel now. i see a ten quad coming why some body shooting the titanic nope i guarantee you some asshole in chicago saw that the glutens meaning the us will be picture crazy and share your picture and make your family trip a movie so they are making gaming look like a intermediate sport
good news better for the individual that wants a nuke for hardware cause last time i checked Intel core duo 2 were not $599. wait a month the good stuff will just get cheaper.
T-mobile could give to ****s about anybody back dooring a connection. Half of the reason it limited is to cut down on support the sales guy has no affiliation with the web and has no idea that his company is like the airlines trying to eliminate human error and involvement so thats why all cell phone company's act like mac users when u walk in. Mention the website your done.
You guys 2 ways to go media $9.95 or t-zones flip the phone online to a non pda chief go ahead and tear this up copy paste what ever get to the front so we don't up set the ladies.
I hope today we can 3 issues Dr shaps VOIP your smash and grab t-mobile issue and my feeling of un-appreciation. I like the fact that i am a member its a good thing i love roman history and i take that as a compliment. I thought junior wood chuck suited me.
But what do i know
except xda is not to be disrespected and no matter this is a good place.
ah screw it why should i change my style somebody eklse spell scheck this i need to go to frys and buy the left side make sure we handle this voip that works fine issue.
I like that one
t-mobile will not wait much longer but i wa
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gonna try and post
I am gonna go get a prepaid card and try this. and post my findings soon.

Need someone to test this? please thanks in advance
ps. also try in other phones if possible and i think it dosent matter how much money you have

Go to the PrePAID thread in Howardforum, it's been happening for awhile now. I am roaming in Vancouver and I still have free WAP speed internet.

story said:
Go to the PrePAID thread in Howardforum, it's been happening for awhile now. I am roaming in Vancouver and I still have free WAP speed internet.
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Thanks for telling me

I read somewhere on howardforums about a week or so ago about this. From what I saw posted, this is only temporary because T-Mobile is making some upgrades on their data network.
I guess for the time being it’s just easier for them to open the whole data network to everyone while making whatever changes/upgrades.
My guess would be its some kind of upgrade to the internet access authentication system, and since that authentication system is down during the upgrade, the smoothest way to continue data access for the time being is to just give it to everyone. Just a guess though =P

I think its for there new 3G network. but for now ill enjoy the free service. Hope they dont charge when they finish there upgrade.

ultraprimeomega said:
Hi all
I just wanted to know if someone has tried a prepaid sim on the mda and used the internet through EDGE. For some reason i get free internet and I just have $10 on my account with no charge to it. post if you get the same result.
Update: Was told about this Free WAP on T-Mobile!
But they talk about having free wap but its actually free gprs so you can use PIE, Opera for ppc,
Win media and listen to streams or anything that can use gprs (edge)
and also you can use modem link or internet sharing for your PC
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What settings are you using? I had it for a while on my unlocked cingular 8525 using t-mobile prepaid but I lost my settings when I hard resetted and everything I have tried so far hasn't worked. BTW do you have it working where u can use WIFI or GPRS without having to change your settings under connections everytime?

cjchriscj said:
What settings are you using? I had it for a while on my unlocked cingular 8525 using t-mobile prepaid but I lost my settings when I hard resetted and everything I have tried so far hasn't worked. BTW do you have it working where u can use WIFI or GPRS without having to change your settings under connections everytime?
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just use the regular tmobile gprs settings and i dont change anything in the connection settings

ultraprimeomega said:
just use the regular tmobile gprs settings and i dont change anything in the connection settings
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Umm, yea..., I forgot the settings, and since its a cingular 8525 it doesnt come with them, could you post them please?

cjchriscj said:
Umm, yea..., I forgot the settings, and since its a cingular 8525 it doesnt come with them, could you post them please?
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i dont know my settings right now because im in mexico using a different carrier
but you can try this settings that i got from http://tmobileus.wdsglobal.com/phonefirst
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Settings have been redone and work for me
Setting up the handset
1. Tap Start.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap on the Connections tab.
4. Tap the Connections icon.
5. Tap Add a new modem connection under T-Mobile GPRS or whatever name you have
6. Enter Tmobile Data in the Enter a name for the connection field.
7. Tap to select Cellular Line (GPRS) from the Select a modem drop down list.
8. Tap Next.
9. Enter wap.voicestream.com in the Access point name field.
10. Tap Next.
11. Tap Finish.
12. Tap Edit my proxy server under T-Mobile GPRS or whatever name you have
13. Tap to check This network connects to the Internet.
Hope this helps you

ultraprimeomega said:
I think its for there new 3G network
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No way, they havent even gotton everyone who off the spectrum's yet.

I have a T-mobile prepaid sim and I get free internet. I don't think its edge speed though because it does take a while for the web pages to load. I think its wap speed. If you are getting edge speeds without paying, I guess your lucky. No charge.

it goes faster if you use it on a computer but when using it on the phone it goes slower. i read somewhere that edge has 4 time slots and could go at higher speeds if all 4 time slots are connected but thats in good weather and nothing between the phone and the tower. i think its in wikipedia.com that i read this.

I'm getting it too...wooohooo! Much slower than wireless but it's great to update weather and rss feeds. Thanks to everyone for all the info.

ultraprimeomega said:
Hi everyone
I just wanted to know if someone has tried a prepaid sim on the mda and used the internet through EDGE. For some reason i get free internet and I just have $10 on my account with no charge to it. post if you get the same result.
Update: Was told about this Free WAP on T-Mobile!
But they talk about having free wap but its actually free gprs so you can use PIE, Opera for ppc,
Win media and listen to streams or anything that can use gprs (edge)
and also you can use modem link or internet sharing for your PC
Update 2: This will only work for US T-Mobile because of the updating to 3G of the network. So it may work for a limited time.
Update 3: Can also work on contract sim cards but i advise to use at own risk tmobile my start to charge you and it can get expensive if you do not have a data plan. I have been told that sometimes this may not work.
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thanks for that >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Is it still good/working or they blocked it already?
Thanks,
Tom

I get it free too!
I just posted this in the networking area ... I too am getting FREE connectivity .. without a prepaid card.
I do not have a data plan, am on a regular family plan, and am located in Salt Lake City, UT. I am also out of contract.
I flashed my MDA to Faria's AKU 3.3 8mb ROM. Set my carrier to "T-Mobile WAP", and voila! I get free access.
I freaked the first time it started up, and was downloading data.. thinking I was going to get a big fat bill.
I called customer service, and long story short, they told me that if I could connect, I was lucky, because it is a fluke, and I would be shortly disconnected thereafter. I was also told that I would NOT be charged.
So ... there you have it. Free (for a limited time) data access on T-Mobile.

swingheim said:
I just posted this in the networking area ... I too am getting FREE connectivity .. without a prepaid card.
I do not have a data plan, am on a regular family plan, and am located in Salt Lake City, UT. I am also out of contract.
I flashed my MDA to Faria's AKU 3.3 8mb ROM. Set my carrier to "T-Mobile WAP", and voila! I get free access.
I freaked the first time it started up, and was downloading data.. thinking I was going to get a big fat bill.
I called customer service, and long story short, they told me that if I could connect, I was lucky, because it is a fluke, and I would be shortly disconnected thereafter. I was also told that I would NOT be charged.
So ... there you have it. Free (for a limited time) data access on T-Mobile.
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I think the representatives dont know about the upgrade until there almost finish upgrading. as i been seeing its been a long time, maybe since 2005 that people have reported this. It makes me think that they are updating all of the network. that will also means that they will be taking out 3g phones and i could finally use my htc tytn on tmobile for internet instead of cingular.

swingheim said:
I just posted this in the networking area ... I too am getting FREE connectivity .. without a prepaid card.
I do not have a data plan, am on a regular family plan, and am located in Salt Lake City, UT. I am also out of contract.
I flashed my MDA to Faria's AKU 3.3 8mb ROM. Set my carrier to "T-Mobile WAP", and voila! I get free access.
I freaked the first time it started up, and was downloading data.. thinking I was going to get a big fat bill.
I called customer service, and long story short, they told me that if I could connect, I was lucky, because it is a fluke, and I would be shortly disconnected thereafter. I was also told that I would NOT be charged.
So ... there you have it. Free (for a limited time) data access on T-Mobile.
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I am hoping that i don't get charged for this right now but i have no data plan and am trying it. Fingers crossed.
I am also wondering when it is going to end so I won't get charged for data usage

strange Fuze data problems

I got my Fuze last night and the problem persists. AT&T is looking into it but seems to have no clue.
I can use the 3g data network for the weather app, Tomtom but when I attempt to load anything via Opera or IE it fails.
BUT if I load Wifi, then navigate to google.com for example, then turn off the wifi, the 3g data network starts to work. If I close opera and reload it the 3g data network stops working again.
Any ideas?
Jeff

Which data plan did you have before you got the FUZE. I got my FUZE and the sales rep. who sold it to me took off all data since I opted not to go with the PDA package.
I called in and complained and the customer service rep. re-added MediaNet for me. Now I'm having the same issues you mentioned again. WTF is going on.

Just my two Cents
I would take it back and try another phone in the store. Mine works fabulous out of the box.

I had the iphone data plan. AT&T has a support ticket submitted but they seem to be clueless as to what is going on. I am signed up for the correct 30.00 dollar media net plan.
Who knows. They said they would call me back later today. I will let you know if they fix the problem. I have already done a hard reset and it made no difference.

jeffla said:
I had the iphone data plan. AT&T has a support ticket submitted but they seem to be clueless as to what is going on. I am signed up for the correct 30.00 dollar media net plan.
Who knows. They said they would call me back later today. I will let you know if they fix the problem. I have already done a hard reset and it made no difference.
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For what it's worth, I had all kinds of strange data problems when I switched from my iPhone to my Tilt. Had to call AT&T several times before I got a tech who figured out that they had changed my data plan in one place but not another place so it was still picking up the iPhone data plan.

try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=444360
i had problems trying to connect to websites via 3g...but able to under wifi.
followed the thread and it now works. :0)

Maskeo13 said:
try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=444360
i had problems trying to connect to websites via 3g...but able to under wifi.
followed the thread and it now works. :0)
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Thanks for the suggestion, but I unfortunately tried that already with no success. I probably have incorrect settings on AT&T's end in my account.

jeffla said:
Thanks for the suggestion, but I unfortunately tried that already with no success. I probably have incorrect settings on AT&T's end in my account.
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This is most likely the case. I am sitting in an area with full 3G signal and getting speeds of 20k/second. This is all after I switched to the FUZE from the Tilt which had a MediaNet Plan and now am on a PDA Personal plan.
This is Total BS.

Yes i have the SAME PROBLEM,
i used to have th $20 iPhone plan, because i had the original iPhone.
i went into the store and they upgraded my plan to the $30 Fuze plan.
But now i have the same problem, everything works fine on wifi, but when i go into Opera using 3G, it says
"ERROR!: The remote server refuses to perform the request"
and i tried using the Instant messaging application and i get "Request could not be complete (code: 403)

This is awesome. Back 2 years ago when they first rolled out 3G I would reliably get 900 Kbps on my TyTn. Now, here we are 2 years later and I can semi-reliably get 25 Kbps on my FUZE (when it decides that it wants to connect).
What area is everyone in btw?
In my area (Tyson's Corner, VA), AT&T's explanation is that there is "degradation on a few of the towers in that area". Take that for it's worth.

im in Miami Florida,
i have yet to call at&t, but i will in a few minutes

im having the same problem i got mines on nov 10 and i cant connect to opera or AIM over 3g
jeffla said:
I got my Fuze last night and the problem persists. AT&T is looking into it but seems to have no clue.
I can use the 3g data network for the weather app, Tomtom but when I attempt to load anything via Opera or IE it fails.
BUT if I load Wifi, then navigate to google.com for example, then turn off the wifi, the 3g data network starts to work. If I close opera and reload it the 3g data network stops working again.
Any ideas?
Jeff
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ok i just called at&t support.
and i told them my problem, and they noticed that i had the iPhone before i got the Fuze.
They transfered me to Technical support and they guy tried and fixed the network on the spot, but he said, that wat they needed to do is get the "iPhone" out of their network. Because the network still thinks im using the iPhone, so it uses a different type of data transfer.
He said this usually happens to ppl that have an iPhone and then switch to a "normal" phone.
He submitted a paper, that will get the iPhone information out of the network, and my Fuze should be working just fine in 24-48 hours, they said they will call me.

Alucard_11 said:
ok i just called at&t support.
and i told them my problem, and they noticed that i had the iPhone before i got the Fuze.
They transfered me to Technical support and they guy tried and fixed the network on the spot, but he said, that wat they needed to do is get the "iPhone" out of their network. Because the network still thinks im using the iPhone, so it uses a different type of data transfer.
He said this usually happens to ppl that have an iPhone and then switch to a "normal" phone.
He submitted a paper, that will get the iPhone information out of the network, and my Fuze should be working just fine in 24-48 hours, they said they will call me.
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They just called me back and said the iphone was still listed in one of their systems on my account. So the iphone even in death haunts me. (ok it didn't die but I want to smash it)
She also said that my inconsistent data speeds are a result of an outage in my area that has been going on since the 6th of Nov involving 3 towers. They comped my data charge for the month so I guess I can't complain too much.
She said that she will call me at the end of the week to make sure everything is working. Keep your fingers crossed for me.
Jeff

I'm having the same problem in Opera. Opera works fine on phone reset. Howvere, at some point, it just starts returngin the error message "The remote server refuses to perform the request..." The strange thing is that Push email, and my data connection in Garmin Mobile XT continue to work.
Between this issue and the GPS not working (without GPS Test), the Fuze is starting to be a pain in the butt.

Workaround
I have the same problem, where X number of hours after a soft reset, my phone's data connection no longer works. Following some advice I found on another forum, I've gotten a work-around, but it's not great.
The theory was that the phone's data connection is releasing it's IP, and the phone doesn't know it, so it's trying to reuse an expired IP. Pressing and holding the end call (upside down phone) button for a few seconds by default, terminates the data connection (color wheel comes up when this process is started). After that, internet seems to function again.
Anyone have a better resolution to this?

nightshade000 said:
I have the same problem, where X number of hours after a soft reset, my phone's data connection no longer works. Following some advice I found on another forum, I've gotten a work-around, but it's not great.
The theory was that the phone's data connection is releasing it's IP, and the phone doesn't know it, so it's trying to reuse an expired IP. Pressing and holding the end call (upside down phone) button for a few seconds by default, terminates the data connection (color wheel comes up when this process is started). After that, internet seems to function again.
Anyone have a better resolution to this?
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Sorry, but my resllution was to sell the Fuze and get an iPhone. No more data connection, GPS, battery life, or Bluetooth issues for me.

ATT blocking mediamax

Hi guys,
first off i know how to disable proxy on treo 750 and mediamax has always been working.
the problem started happening here in edison, NJ area. A couple days ago where i cant connect to internet using media max. Funny thing is that when i went out the area and tried it in my house mediamax works fine and figured that ATT is having network issue.
But today its still not working again in this area and just want to ask your opinion if ATT is finally laying out the law with the new user agreements and they're using this area as a test site.
Or should i wait and see wut happens.
I also tried my sim on treo 750 and blackjack II and none of them works. I then inserted my sim on a Nlkia 6085 handheld and mediamax works. I'm definitely leaning on ATT making changes on their network.

I found out the problem. ATT 3G network was down thats why i cant connect to internet. And the treo 750 stock rom just always default to 3G. So rest assured guys ATT is not blocking anything.

Tethering with Tmobile and HD2

Ive read about the HTC wifi sharing/tethering cab and will give it a try when I get my HD2..
couple quick questions.
1. How does Tmobile's 3g network compare in speed to evdo rev.a or At&t's 3g.
2. On my Palm Pre I use Mobile hotspot and it works perfect.. except when calls come in it stops.. At&t claim you can use the internet and talk on the phone.. Is this the same for Tmobile.. can i tether and receive calls without interpution? I like to stream talk radio at work to my laptop at work via tethering yet it's really annoying when I lose the connection anytime anyone calls.
THanks for any info.

In theory, the TMo 3G should be the fastest save for maybe Sprint? They just rolled out 7.2mbps HSPA+
And yes, you should be able to talk and have data at the same time, even on Tmobile. As long as you have a 3G/H signal.

thanks, thats great!

mazzarin said:
In theory, the TMo 3G should be the fastest save for maybe Sprint? They just rolled out 7.2mbps HSPA+
And yes, you should be able to talk and have data at the same time, even on Tmobile. As long as you have a 3G/H signal.
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Actually, T-Mobile's HSPA+ is clocked at 21mbps. And thats only began to be rolled out across the US.
The T-Mobile US HD2 supports HSPA which is 7.2mbps.

The T-Mobile HD2 is also confirmed to support HSPA+ by T-Mobile

HI!.............just got my hd2 a few days ago and i have been reading these forums....came across this one and this is what i been wondering.......how do you tether with the hd2?? sorry im new to this and this and dont really know what im doing.....

sonluvruni said:
HI!.............just got my hd2 a few days ago and i have been reading these forums....came across this one and this is what i been wondering.......how do you tether with the hd2?? sorry im new to this and this and dont really know what im doing.....
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To put it simply: execute the Wifi router app and then connect to the phone like any other wifi hotspot.
Didn't I read in another thread, that TMobile removed the Wifi router app?

harolds said:
To put it simply: execute the Wifi router app and then connect to the phone like any other wifi hotspot.
Didn't I read in another thread, that TMobile removed the Wifi router app?
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yea but that can be added back in with a single cab lol

Can someone post where the wifi router app is located.

StarLog said:
Can someone post where the wifi router app is located.
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there you go

help new user
Just got this phone how do I add the wifi app?

tethering tmobile hd2
You can also tether your phone through "Internet Sharing." Here is how.
1. Make sure you have Windows Mobile device center. Open it up and connect your hd2.
2. Go into the Connection Settings in the Mobile Windows Device Center and make sure you have "Allow data connections on device when connected to a PC" checked.
3. Go into Internet sharing on your hd2. It can be found under "Tools".
4. Once you open the Internet sharing application. You should see where it says PC Connections:USB and Network Connection: T-Mobile Data. In the bottom left corner you should see the word "Connect."
5. Make sure you have your data connection turn on and then push the word "Connect" and the hd2 will connect to your laptop. Then you can use your t-mobile hd2 to surf the internet through your laptop.
I have already done this and it works for me. God Bless (John 3:16) and Happy Surfing!!!

In reality ( miami, ft lauderdale area) its kinda of sux.
It shows strong 3g Signal but not anywhere near Verizon 3g or ATT 3g. I am using this to for the Ipad and it seems very slow. On some spots it can produce around 1.3 mbps but mostlys tays around 300k to 700K with full 3g Bar .
Waiting for Sprint EVO to switch. I also have 4 other lines with verizon and their network is way faster.

Can't get the Wi-Fi router to work
I just downloaded the HTC Wi-Fi router and can't seem to get it to work. It says it is running, but my laptop will not find my HD2 as a wireless access point.
Any ideas?
I have the HD2 Tmous

Ok, apparently you have to do a restart to get the application to work after installing. I did that and now my laptop can find the HD2 wi-fi, but it can not get connected. It looks like it is establishing a connection, but then fails.

I am having this problem too. I cannot connect my laptop no matter what. Usb or wireless.
I'm even on the stock ROM just to be sure. I'm on ATT.

Mine is working fine with booth a cooked rom on one phone and also a pure one from tmobile.
I might not be using the same one as the link that was posted here.
I searched for "wifi router by tom gordon", and have been using that one.
maybe google for that one and try it. Ive used it and had 3 devices connected to wifi at once.
good luck.

br4nd0nh347 said:
I am having this problem too. I cannot connect my laptop no matter what. Usb or wireless.
I'm even on the stock ROM just to be sure. I'm on ATT.
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I just got the T mobile HD2
& will be unlocking it
can we do Tethering on att network ?
is there a Reg Edit we need to do ?
want to tether with Usb
Please Please Help

they finally rolled in the HSPA+ network
here in Tampa
it's comming soon to Miami area
http://t-mobile-coverage.t-mobile.com/
i get 4Mb/s now
make sure you hit ok when it shows the picture of the laptop and phone
or else the app hasn't started yet.
fyi this is faster than the so called "4g" from sprint.
Sprint's 4G is just marketing.
really isn't a true 4G network

or if you're just tethering for yourself and not a group, you can go the slightly slower route but save power by tethering over bluetooth.

Inconsistent LTE network connection?

Ok so I have been using the skyrocket since the released date on Sunday and so far it's the LTE network has been nothing but a joke to me. When LTE picks up, it does run pretty fast at avg 15-20 mps. But the problem is it keeps hanging at not loading and it doesn't appear like it would pick up the HSPA+ speed as promised by AT&T. Spent counterless times with AT&T reps and they are useless. Swapped a brand new skyrocket with a new LTE sim card and still the same problem.
I live in Boston and we do have LTE network. Does anyone else have this problem with their LTE network? Or maybe it's just the Samsung skyrocket problem? I'm thinking of switching to the HTC vivid but I wonder if any Vivid owners are having the same problem too.

It's not the phone. At&t is restricting certain web site, streaming ect. Check your plan. I'm having the same issue pretty much everyone with an unlimited grandfather data plan.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda premium

Dxtra said:
It's not the phone. At&t is restricting certain web site, streaming ect. Check your plan. I'm having the same issue pretty much everyone with an unlimited grandfather data plan.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda premium
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That's not what I'm encountering though. I'm just talking about facebook, espn or their default att/yahoo websites. They are hanging for minutes and wont load at all. I have to restart the phone every single time to get it to work again but it happens again in a few minutes later. It seems like AT&T LTE is not fully deployed yet.

digitalnrg said:
It seems like AT&T LTE is not fully deployed yet.
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You think?
Other then data cards these are the first phones to use LTE and the first real time, the Network is really going to be tested.
And this is ATT we are talking about. You want a good network switch to the big red.

I am having the same problem. i am in a non LTE area.
is there a way to change the apn so it only uses the HSPA+?

digitalnrg said:
That's not what I'm encountering though. I'm just talking about facebook, espn or their default att/yahoo websites. They are hanging for minutes and wont load at all. I have to restart the phone every single time to get it to work again but it happens again in a few minutes later. It seems like AT&T LTE is not fully deployed yet.
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I'm having the same problem as well. Certain website, Facebook ect. I notice is not the data speed or so. How is it possible that I could load certain one but not others. If the data is not working nothing would load period. So my guess at&t is restricting us.
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Dxtra said:
I'm having the same problem as well. Certain website, Facebook ect. I notice is not the data speed or so. How is it possible that I could load certain one but not others. If the data is not working nothing would load period. So my guess at&t is restricting us.
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I agree.
I am having the same problem.
-AG

Wasn't the whole point of 3.5G to ease the drop off from LTE when you're not in a coverage area? Instead the drop off is from LTE to no connection at all. Well played at&t.
I don't think I've seen my SR try and use 3.5G yet. It just sits there trying to load over LTE forever.

I don't think is LTE related. I'm having the same issue on HSPA+
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Dxtra said:
I don't think is LTE related. I'm having the same issue on HSPA+
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NOPE.
def helped me with changing to a HSPA apn

djarpit said:
NOPE.
def helped me with changing to a HSPA apn
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Which apn did you use? Is it for 3G or 3.5G?

slic33 said:
Which apn did you use? Is it for 3G or 3.5G?
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this is what i used
Under you Access Point Settings click on each APN you already have then in the menu, delete them.
Next create a new APN:
Menu Key, New APN.
Name : AT&T HSPA+
Important step: tap APN and enter exactly : phone
That's it! It's literally just "phone", not kidding. Leave everything else blank including Username and Password!
Scroll down to APN Type, Select Internet only
Hit the Menu Key, and hit SAVE
Your will return to APN settings, go to the APN you just created called AT&T HSPA+, tap the dot next to the APN and make sure it turns green!
Now for the MMS settings
Step 2 : MMS Settings
At the APN settings hit the menu key again and create a new APN, call it MMS
Under APN again just type : phone
go down to MMSC and fill the fields as follows
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
APN type: MMS only
Now again hit the menu key and save. This will be your default MMS setting and you will not need to select it.
Once your back at the APN menu with the fields you just created, make sure AT&T HSPA+ still has a green got by it.
Now hit the home key, then turn your phone off and back on.
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Inconsistent results in the Boston area. At home in NH on regular 4G I can surf the web, go anywhere, do anything without problems. When I'm in Boston on the LTE network during work hours it's really hit or miss as to whether or not I can reach any website. Speedtest.net says there's a "network connection error. "And when I do, it's slow....4-5 Mbps download as opposed to 17-23 Mbps I was getting 2 days ago.

Yeah it's clearly AT&T LTE in certain areas are not fully deployed yet. I live literally minutes from downtown Boston so this is a shame on AT&T. They should fix the "hanging on LTE" problem, instead switch it back to HSPA+ like they advertise.
Obviously I can just change the network to HSPA+ only and problem solved, but it defeats the purpose of having LTE network.

digitalnrg said:
Yeah it's clearly AT&T LTE in certain areas are not fully deployed yet. I live literally minutes from downtown Boston so this is a shame on AT&T. They should fix the "hanging on LTE" problem, instead switch it back to HSPA+ like they advertise.
Obviously I can just change the network to HSPA+ only and problem solved, but it defeats the purpose of having LTE network.
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As I said a thousand time apparently no ones read. Is not just an LTE issue. I having the same issue on a none LTE market.
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Dxtra said:
As I said a thousand time apparently no ones read. Is not just an LTE issue. I having the same issue on a none LTE market.
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That's weird. I was using HSPA+ for last few months with Atrix, LG Thrill without any data network hanging problem. I'm giving up on AT&T. I would jump ship to big red if I didn't have 5 lines already

djarpit said:
this is what i used
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Thanks.
It's sad that we're reduced to manually switching from LTE to H+
Anyone feel like making a widget that will change the apn settings for us automagically? That way we can switch back and forth quickly

digitalnrg said:
That's weird. I was using HSPA+ for last few months with Atrix, LG Thrill without any data network hanging problem. I'm giving up on AT&T. I would jump ship to big red if I didn't have 5 lines already
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And you'd have a whole new list of complaints.

crawlgsx said:
And you'd have a whole new list of complaints.
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+1 to that!

I'm having similar issues. Sometimes the data will work, other times it won't. I have contacted AT&T tech support numerous times now, they have a ticket open for me so we will see where it goes.
I have tried the new apn settings, resets, etc but nothing seems to work for me.
I'm in a non-LTE market with grandfathered unl data