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[Q] ATT Upgrading Question

I've been looking at the Inspire 4g to upgrade to from my HTC Touch Pro. I was wondering if anyone knew if I would be able to upgrade on their website (wireless.att.com) and keep my unlimited data plan, which they don't offer anymore.

Yes just tell them you want to be grandfather in
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Good Luck, you may have to fight to get grandfather in with the AT&T unlimited data they really don't want unlimited data with 4G devices. Or you can wait it out, I was told by and AT&T rep that there is an unlimited data plan in the works to compete with Verizon and Sprint but don't hold your breath, AT&T is to greedy for that.

XAviierG said:
Yes just tell them you want to be grandfather in
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Basically, you just cant make any changes to your data plan (but why would you want to if you're already unlimited?). Also, if they screw up and take it off, you'll have to be connected to a special section of customer service to fix it. No one else in the whole company has the option to add it on their terminal.

Johnn_ares said:
Good Luck, you may have to fight to get grandfather in with the AT&T unlimited data they really don't want unlimited data with 4G devices. Or you can wait it out, I was told by and AT&T rep that there is an unlimited data plan in the works to compete with Verizon and Sprint but don't hold your breath, AT&T is to greedy for that.
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I have unlimited 4g data plan I came from an iPhone 4 with unlimited I have a premier account not sure If that has anything to do with it but I walked in dude gave me a new sin showed me the screen and selected unlimited 4G plan same cost as the one I had with iPhone 29.99
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I have an iPhone 4 that i sometimes sim swap with my Inspire (Inspire is being used on Tmobile) and my Unlimited iPhone web worked perfectly, but I did getting an email about "hey we notice your using a 4g device" I only did it for a day, while I was unlocking the Inspire, so Idk, it worked perfect, I was even using an iphone 4 micro sim.

I wish i had unlimited 4G

If you upgrade online you will lose the data plan. Call in or go to the store. Also whoever said that att is gonna bring back unlim data is full of it. I work for them. They are trying to get everyone on a 200mb, 2gb or 4gb data plan
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Just wondering why would you want the inspire its getting kinda outdated with all of these dual core phones. Yes the inspire is a good phone but i would rather wait for the gs2 or get an atrix. ( my brothers stock atrix with gingerbread felt alot faster than my cm7 inspire). Also with the motorola photon that came out, i bet alot of things will be ported over from that too. Just my opinion.
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Can I unlock this phone for other carriers?

Like is their a program out to unlock it or do I have to to those websites and give them the imei
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Rooting will give you an unlocked sim, if thats an option for you.

And on "Other", you only got T-Mobile USA, which will only give you EDGE speeds.

My phone is already rooted.. I'm running the sense 3.0 ROM... So does that mean my phone is unlocked... I plan on selling to some one who is on tmobile
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miguel11691 said:
My phone is already rooted.. I'm running the sense 3.0 ROM... So does that mean my phone is unlocked... I plan on selling to some one who is on tmobile
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Yes your phone is unlocked to be used on tmobile
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My Inspire is unlocked, achieved it from rooting. i am currently using H2O Wireless SIM and 50$ a month unlimited plan, the service is great! although its not unlimited data, 100mb of data a month, but i usually only use WIFI for all my data so thats ok with me, but there is another option, its called Simple Mobile, Unlimited EVERYTHING and up to 4g speeds in some areas for 60$ a month, its a GSM chip so it can be use in an unlocked HTC Inspire... im thinking of switching to simple mobile from H2O wirelss for the unlimited data.... although my area doesnot support 4g speeds yet :*( they have a coverage map on the website that shows where their 4g speeds are covered
Well i tryed to post the links to simple mobile and H2O Wireless, but i am new to these fourms and it says i cannot post links from outside sources yet :/ but just google H2O Wireless, or Simple Mobile, Thanks!

As long as you put in you apn settibgs correctly on your inspire and you should be good!!you need that companys apn settingss for their internet and mms service!

Want unlimited everything? Data, messaging, and calling? Read on

For this to work you must have a Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket and be running on T-Mobiles 4G network. (If you don't know how to do that please know, there is a way to get 4G on this phone on T-Mobiles network if you have an unlocked device[you can get an unlock code on eBay] read around the threads) so let's get started.
So if you have this crazy awesome device your going to want the best for it right? And at amazing prices huh? Well to do that I reccomend doing the following join T-Mobiles Monthly 4G plan the $30 one. This is what it offers you...
-Unlimited data at 4G speeds but after 5GB's of usage your throttled down to 3G or Edge can't remember...
-Unlimited Text Messaging
-100 minutes
So why if its only 100 minutes why is the tread title saying I can get everything unlimited?
Well using the downloadable Skype app from the Google Play Store you can subscribe to one of there packages for unlimited minutes like the one that is $2.99 a month for unlimited US and Canada calling
*So at 4G speeds calling is perfect
And in total what does your monthly bill come to? $32.99 + tax WHOA! That beats the $100 a month crap!!! So I'm just here to share this with you guys and I hope you find it helpful and before you tell me I posted in the wrong place....I didn't. This is specifically for the Skyrocket...and well this thread is "skyrocket" so yeah. Enjoy!
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Good pointers although it isn't skyrocket specific.
If you want the same thing on rogers without using Skype, hit me up. I have access to unlimited voice plans.
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$100 a month is nuts, and I thought Rogers was expensive. I only have 200 min a month and never use 2 of them.

or you could use grooveIP and pay 4.99 once, after the first month at 34.99, you'd be at 30/month.

or u could just use bobsled and make calls for free lol.
45-50 dollar monthy is the best plan unlimited everything including minutes, i believe it has 2 gb unlimited data but you can bypass the data throttle with different apn settings.

Lemme know when you AT&T users can convince AT&T wireless to allow you to drop your minutes plan while till being able to retain our number, texting, and data. I'm at $100 per month as well (minus my 20% corporate discount) with the lowest minutes plan, unlimited texting, and unlimited 4G data.

My service provider is Tbaytel in canada, they are partnered woth rogers. For $50/mo. I get 200 daytime minutes, free evenings and wknds, unlim text, and 5gb of data (much more than i'll use in a month since wifi is so readily available.). I get this plan because I'm a "student" (which means I'm friends with the guy that works there.). Normally this plan would be $110, so I figure I'm not doing too shabby.
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I get 200 mins, nationwide my 10, unlimited messages/pic/video, call display, voicemail, vvm, evenings and weekend at 6, free Rogers one number services (Skype for free) and 6 gigs of data. $62. And then 40% off of that. My fiancee has the same plan. Our combined bill is about 75 or 80 bucks.
Oh, and they keep giving me this Rogers mobile TV thing that I never use.
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Anyone got any tips for someone traveling internationally? Att charges an arm and a leg to call text over seas.
Edit, maybe Google Voice? What would Google voice cost to text/call people in England while I'm in England, and to text/call people in the US while I'm in England?
Edit 2: gvoice doesn't accept international texts so that's out. But AT&T wants .99c a minute, and .50c a text. Which is insane. I could unlock my phone and go with a local gsm provider, but even local providers will charge me more for texting back to the US. Any other suggestions that don't need data? Can I forward my US gvoice number to an English phone. So text/calling to the US is free, and then use a prepaid local sim for local stuff?
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Buy a Skype international calling plan there probably 3-5 dollars for England. And for texting use a texting app over wifi or 2G/3G/4G
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Rehab4Life said:
For this to work you must have a Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket and be running on T-Mobiles 4G network. (If you don't know how to do that please know, there is a way to get 4G on this phone on T-Mobiles network if you have an unlocked device[you can get an unlock code on eBay] read around the threads) so let's get started.
So if you have this crazy awesome device your going to want the best for it right? And at amazing prices huh? Well to do that I reccomend doing the following join T-Mobiles Monthly 4G plan the $30 one. This is what it offers you...
-Unlimited data at 4G speeds but after 5GB's of usage your throttled down to 3G or Edge can't remember...
-Unlimited Text Messaging
-100 minutes
So why if its only 100 minutes why is the tread title saying I can get everything unlimited?
Well using the downloadable Skype app from the Google Play Store you can subscribe to one of there packages for unlimited minutes like the one that is $2.99 a month for unlimited US and Canada calling
*So at 4G speeds calling is perfect
And in total what does your monthly bill come to? $32.99 + tax WHOA! That beats the $100 a month crap!!! So I'm just here to share this with you guys and I hope you find it helpful and before you tell me I posted in the wrong place....I didn't. This is specifically for the Skyrocket...and well this thread is "skyrocket" so yeah. Enjoy!
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Just called Tmobile and tried to do this.... They only have the 500 minute per month plan with unlimited talk and text which is 69.99 .... nothing else.... so there goes that 32.99 idea!

mznatnat said:
Just called Tmobile and tried to do this.... They only have the 500 minute per month plan with unlimited talk and text which is 69.99 .... nothing else.... so there goes that 32.99 idea!
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Nooo. To do it you order a sum off there website 2 dollars and but a 30 dollar card at Walmart or best buy and activate it through there.
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For those of us not covered by T-Mobile, you can also look into StraightTalk. They've recently offered a "bring your own device" service, where you purchase the sim, and can use any device.
$45+tax gets you unlimited calling, text, and data. (Although I've heard about a 3GB soft cap on the data)
Nice part is that you can either Select AT&T or T-Mobile as your carrier. You just tell them which SIM you want when ordering. Put in the APN from their website, and you are good to go. They even allow you to port your number.
[Edit] Since I can't post links, just go to straighttalksim[dot]com
Of course it's prepaid with no contract. You can use the "auto refill" option on their website so you never run out of credit..but who cares since it's unlimited anyway. Worth a look if you own the phone and don't want to pay $100 for service.

I unlocked my skyrocket and got a Tmobile Sim, however I am only getting edge in a 4g area. How do I get 4g?
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Figured it out, needed a T989 modem. However, 1 thing the OP left out is, that plan of 100 min, unlimited Web and unlimited txt is only valid for phones purchased from Walmart. You can't get a Sim from Tmobile store or their website, has to be from Walmart with one of Tmobile's pay as you go phones.
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SalTNutz said:
Figured it out, needed a T989 modem. However, 1 thing the OP left out is, that plan of 100 min, unlimited Web and unlimited txt is only valid for phones purchased from Walmart. You can't get a Sim from Tmobile store or their website, has to be from Walmart with one of Tmobile's pay as you go phones.
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Well then there lying cuz this is what I did. I bought a Skyrocket 4G off of craigslist unlocked it using a eBay unlock code. And bought a t mobile sim off of there website hers the link it has to be the T-Mobile Monthly 4G Activation Kit http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-phone/T-Mobile-Prepaid-SIM-Activation-Kit its $1 right now and has like $3 Inside. So its pretty much free. When you get it you activate your phone with that.

This plan has been discussed on slick deals for I think over a year now. Tmobile 3G and 4G is essentially the same thing. You will be throttled to edge after 5gb. Also you need to buy the sim online NOT in store to activate online. Else you will need to call and specifically request this plan, only new customers are eligible.
For a full proof quick turn around, get the cheapest phone at walmart and sign up for this plan and switch the sim into your phone.
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This has been angering me for two days. Been to three different walmarts and cant find the $30 dollar activation card everyone is talking about.
Edit- Finally figured that out. I was also only getting edge. I tried flashing a T989 modem, and still only get edge. hmmm. Wondering if I didnt waste my money.

AT&T sans data plan?

Hi guys, I'm interested in purchasing this phone un-subsidized as a gift to my mom, and was wondering if there's anyway of using this phone without having to add a data plan?

I'm pretty sure AT&T will add a data plan systematically to any smartphone detected.
I think the only way around that is using a phone that isn't AT&T branded, like an unlocked TMo or international phone. They do some sort of IMEI match I think.
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Or you can get a straight talk sim. ST runs on AT&T towers and is $45/month for unlimited talk, text and web.
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quarlow said:
They do some sort of IMEI match I think.
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Yup, once they read the IMEI on the phone, they will add a data plan, and send you a text telling you they did so.

[Q] flash to net10's new CDMA BYOD

So net10 has unlimited everything for $50 with CDMA devices on their new BYOD program- http://www.net10byop.com/ PagePlus and VZWPP both claim LTE devices don't work but it's merely that they require flashing. I assume it's the same for net10. Has anyone tried this?

untruestory said:
So net10 has unlimited everything for $50 with CDMA devices on their new BYOD program- http://www.net10byop.com/ PagePlus and VZWPP both claim LTE devices don't work but it's merely that they require flashing. I assume it's the same for net10. Has anyone tried this?
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Ive been wondering dame thing. I want to get my niece a phone that use this but no LTE has stopped me
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kenbrownstone said:
Ive been wondering dame thing. I want to get my niece a phone that use this but no LTE has stopped me
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LTE is really overkill on a phone IMO when 3g allows streaming video and there's free WiFi on every corner. Unless you're tethering who cares. I just want 3g.
If it can be done on other mvnos im sure it can be done.
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i would like more info on this as well. thisi is what i heard
my friend got a call from net10 dealer. saying that net10 wants us to flash phones to net10 now. I know net10, tracfone,st ect our owned by the same person even page plus now!! page plus dealer portal will probably disappear soon or later.
well net10 cdma is now open for business to flasher offing unlimited everything for $50
the only reason i really want to make the switch because whether unlimited or not net10 advertises as unlimited data so that makes all the difference with customers. plus is $5 cheaper. anybody else heard of this? not trying to mess up vipers thread but just trying to see as we might have to had net10 to the topic. if so i want to make this transition asap plus you can top up on net10 anywhere!!! even at your local dollar store! another plus