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Prepaid Plan?

I have a question, because a lot of people here seem to do it. How exactly do you go about getting an international version of a phone(GS3 or HTC One X) and using it with a prepaid plan? Do you just go out and buy cards or what? Also what prepaid plans are worth using and which aren't so hot?

it's a good question, I would like to know it too

There are a few good plans out there. Not sure about the phones you listed as I have the GT-N7000 but Straight Talk is probably on of the best prepaids that I have ran across. Unlimited everything for $45/mo (data is not truely unlimited though read others about it).
You can buy the sim card only from their website straighttalksim dot com and it states "Use any compatible or unlocked GSM phone – including smart phones".
May be worthing into for you.

+1 on the Straight Talk. I've used it on a Euro Pre3 as well as a German market Omnia7. The speeds are the same as AT&T and if you behave on the usage you won't have any problems. They frown on streaming so keep it at less than 50 megs per day (it's actually in violation of their T&C's). Same goes for tethering, I tether on a daily basis but I keep it limited to emails and attachments of less than 10 megs. For $45 a month, we can't really complain about the limitations. You could always go legit, but you will be seeing your proctologist on a regular basis.

fatclue said:
The speeds are the same as AT&T
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No.
I do not believe they have LTE.

sitizenx said:
No.
I do not believe they have LTE.
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Not the LTE speeds but there 3G speeds. I'm averaging ~3mbps to 9mbps depending on where I'm at. It works for everything I do including light streaming.

sitizenx said:
No.
I do not believe they have LTE.
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I'll amend my statement for clarity. Based on the devices I've owned and used on Straight Talk, the speeds are the same as AT&T. This includes H+ on the Pre3 which is advertised as 4G. I've never tried on any LTE device so I can't, or won't, comment on it.

So would new devices such as the Note and Nexus work on straightalk?

hawkeye2188 said:
So would new devices such as the Note and Nexus work on straightalk?
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Any AT&T branded phone or any unlocked GSM phone works on Straight Talk. Just need to change the apn and MMS settings for data to work. Voice & text work without modification.

hawkeye2188 said:
So would new devices such as the Note and Nexus work on straightalk?
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Yes. I am currently using ST on my International Note but like above, any GSM phone should work.

fatclue said:
Any AT&T branded phone or any unlocked GSM phone works on Straight Talk. Just need to change the apn and MMS settings for data to work. Voice & text work without modification.
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How is this done?

hawkeye2188 said:
So would new devices such as the Note and Nexus work on straightalk?
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The Nexus also works on the t-mobile, $30, 100 minute, 5 gig data, unlim text plan. However, most "new" phones are coming without the 1700 band, hence won't get hspa+ on t-mobile (unless you buy it straight off them).

Check properly before doing anything.

[Q] one x prepaid?

Ok I have looked everywhere for a solid answer on this.
I actually bought this unlocked att branded one x for use with T-Mobile prepaid. I however didn't know that my data (even with adjusted apnpsettings) only got edge speeds. So I'm trying to find.prepaid alternatives .. I was told by att that gophone doesn't work with their 65$ 1gb data plan because it's a 4g phone. Is this correct? Also I've looked into straight talk however with Sims costing 50-90 dollars and uncertainty idk . Any reliable information on what I can do with prepaid with this phone AND have 3g/4g possibility please let me know ASAP.. thanks everyone

What city are you in? The website Airportal.de shows where T-mobile is activating 3g for non T-mobile phones.
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scalywhisper said:
I was told by att that gophone doesn't work with their 65$ 1gb data plan because it's a 4g phone. Is this correct?
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Not sure, but I think they might mean you won't get LTE, but you may still get HSPA+. Others have have tried this might be able to chime in with more certain information.

scalywhisper said:
Ok I have looked everywhere for a solid answer on this.
I actually bought this unlocked att branded one x for use with T-Mobile prepaid. I however didn't know that my data (even with adjusted apnpsettings) only got edge speeds. So I'm trying to find.prepaid alternatives .. I was told by att that gophone doesn't work with their 65$ 1gb data plan because it's a 4g phone. Is this correct? Also I've looked into straight talk however with Sims costing 50-90 dollars and uncertainty idk . Any reliable information on what I can do with prepaid with this phone AND have 3g/4g possibility please let me know ASAP.. thanks everyone
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I paid 9.99us for my straight talk SIM card ordered it from their webpage..
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I unlocked my AT&T HTC One X and have used it on T-mobiles prepaid for a few months now. I generally only get EDGE speeds, unless I'm in a large city. Thought before I did it I would have at least 3g. I'm also looking for other options. Good luck
31ken31 said:
I paid 9.99us for my straight talk SIM card ordered it from their webpage..
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The SIM that is 50 has one month air time. I use staright talk and have not had any problems.
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scalywhisper said:
Ok I have looked everywhere for a solid answer on this.
I actually bought this unlocked att branded one x for use with T-Mobile prepaid. I however didn't know that my data (even with adjusted apnpsettings) only got edge speeds. So I'm trying to find.prepaid alternatives .. I was told by att that gophone doesn't work with their 65$ 1gb data plan because it's a 4g phone. Is this correct? Also I've looked into straight talk however with Sims costing 50-90 dollars and uncertainty idk . Any reliable information on what I can do with prepaid with this phone AND have 3g/4g possibility please let me know ASAP.. thanks everyone
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4G phones are locked out of AT&T prepaid plans, so you can't use it on AT&T.
This site has a nice breakdown of prepaid carriers.
954wrecker said:
What city are you in? The website Airportal.de shows where T-mobile is activating 3g for non T-mobile phones.
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Definetly check out this website. If you see any pins in your area for 3G (HSPA+) maybe hold out until they bring more towers online. In my area they are adding a few miles of coverage per day.
redpoint73 said:
Not sure, but I think they might mean you won't get LTE, but you may still get HSPA+. Others have have tried this might be able to chime in with more certain information.
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4G phones are too powerful for AT&T prepaid.
mdisse said:
I unlocked my AT&T HTC One X and have used it on T-mobiles prepaid for a few months now. I generally only get EDGE speeds, unless I'm in a large city. Thought before I did it I would have at least 3g. I'm also looking for other options. Good luck
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Check the site linked up above and see how close they are to building out their network near you.

jiggamanjb said:
4G phones are locked out of AT&T prepaid plans, so you can't use it on AT&T.
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What does that mean exactly, that the phone simply won't work at all (even for voice and EDGE)? Or that it will only work on voice and EDGE? Or it will work on 3G HSPA, but not 4G HSPA+?

redpoint73 said:
What does that mean exactly, that the phone simply won't work at all (even for voice and EDGE)? Or that it will only work on voice and EDGE? Or it will work on 3G HSPA, but not 4G HSPA+?
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My understanding is that ATT checks the IMEI of the phone accessing data and if it is a phone with 4G capability it blocks it completely. No EDGE, no 3G, nothing, no data access. You may be able to skirt by for a while until they track you down and cut you off, but it is only a matter of time until you are cut off. Voice should work.

I'm using this one x prepaid and get full blown 3g on straight talk no LTE service so how can that be true?
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31ken31 said:
I'm using this one x prepaid and get full blown 3g on straight talk no LTE service so how can that be true?
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I believe he's referring to AT&T's own prepaid plans, not Staight Talk's plans

boomn said:
I believe he's referring to AT&T's own prepaid plans, not Staight Talk's plans
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Yes, just AT&T does that.

I love threads like these..op posts once then disappears

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I love threads like these..op posts once then disappears
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I guess I did kinda ditch this post Cuz I sold the HTC for the nexus 4 ..nothing else needed thanks for all replies
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So beat me if needed. I have a new att one x coming today. If i get it unlocked,and use a straight talk sim that is a tmobile sim, should i not get the same speeds as a $30 tmobile 5gig plan? I live in mpls and right now get great speed on my n4 with a $30 plan. Thanks b4 and after.

Short answer is probably not sorry
The n4 is pentaband and gets all of tmobiles bands. The att one x might get 3g on T-Mobile depending on the refarming in your area. Chances are it won't be as strong or consistent as the n4
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Exactly what I tried and depending on ur area u may get 3g. I ended up with only edge speeds.
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woody296 said:
So beat me if needed. I have a new att one x coming today. If i get it unlocked,and use a straight talk sim that is a tmobile sim, should i not get the same speeds as a $30 tmobile 5gig plan? I live in mpls and right now get great speed on my n4 with a $30 plan. Thanks b4 and after.
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If youre on straight talk just buy a att SIM. Att has just as good of coverage in Minneapolis.
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ECEXCURSION said:
If youre on straight talk just buy a att SIM. Att has just as good of coverage in Minneapolis.
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Straight Talk stopped offering new AT&T SIM cards a month or two ago. The only option for new customers is T-Mobile SIM cards

boomn said:
Straight Talk stopped offering new AT&T SIM cards a month or two ago. The only option for new customers is T-Mobile SIM cards
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Why would they do that? I guess I got mine in time. The one xl would be useless in my opinion stuck on edge speed
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AT&T Unlock for prepaid t-mobile

Hello! Looking for some help i have tried all that i can find on how to unlock my s2 skyrocket. Tried the modem unlock with no luck and i cant get an unlock code from any website... Maybe somebody can point me in the right direction. I have the UCMC1 Modem, 4.1.2 JB stock\rooted, TWRP 2.6.0.0. Please help!

cdunkel said:
Hello! Looking for some help i have tried all that i can find on how to unlock my s2 skyrocket. Tried the modem unlock with no luck and i cant get an unlock code from any website... Maybe somebody can point me in the right direction. I have the UCMC1 Modem, 4.1.2 JB stock\rooted, TWRP 2.6.0.0. Please help!
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You should search harder http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029650 READ SECOND POST then read it again

Ok I have read it about 6 times. I didn't know you could flash modems... so basically thats all I need to do? Flash the modem and the rom.
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Thank you. I should have read it more carefully.
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cdunkel said:
Thank you. I should have read it more carefully.
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Did you do it? Which ROM and modem you flashed?

unni_kmr said:
Did you do it? Which ROM and modem you flashed?
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I flashed the cm10 rom and modem in the post. Then unlocked it via the first post. Worked flawlessly.
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cdunkel said:
I flashed the cm10 rom and modem in the post. Then unlocked it via the first post. Worked flawlessly.
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Thanks man. I flashed the ROM and radio, and got my AT&T Skyrocket unlocked. Tried a T-Mobile SIM and it worked perfectly...:victory:. Now going to terminate AT&T contract and get a prepaid SIM..

unni_kmr said:
Thanks man. I flashed the ROM and radio, and got my AT&T Skyrocket unlocked. Tried a T-Mobile SIM and it worked perfectly...:victory:. Now going to terminate AT&T contract and get a prepaid SIM..
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Can't take the credit for that one lol. It was clearly stated in the post. I just overlooked it.
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cdunkel said:
Can't take the credit for that one lol. It was clearly stated in the post. I just overlooked it.
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The thank you was for bringing this unlock method to my attention. I have been paying AT&T 75-80 dollars per month for the last 17 months even though I use the phone barely (may be 30 mins talk and < 50 MB data). I wanted to go prepaid, but wasn't sure about how well other SIMs would work with this phone. Now that its unlocked, I can try all those prepaid MVNOs and T-Mobile connections. Once I find one that works properly for me, I will terminate AT&T contract. I can save at least $300 dollar that way, and will have the satisfaction of not being forced to pay for something I don't need.

unni_kmr said:
The thank you was for bringing this unlock method to my attention. I have been paying AT&T 75-80 dollars per month for the last 17 months even though I use the phone barely (may be 30 mins talk and < 50 MB data). I wanted to go prepaid, but wasn't sure about how well other SIMs would work with this phone. Now that its unlocked, I can try all those prepaid MVNOs and T-Mobile connections. Once I find one that works properly for me, I will terminate AT&T contract. I can save at least $300 dollar that way, and will have the satisfaction of not being forced to pay for something I don't need.
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T mobile prices and options are fantastic no doubt ... But coverage is not always great ... AT&T overall coverage is far better ...

mahanddeem said:
T mobile prices and options are fantastic no doubt ... But coverage is not always great ... AT&T overall coverage is far better ...
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Exactly.
That's the only reason I can't switch to T-Mobile. Their coverage sucks.
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xcrazydx said:
Exactly.
That's the only reason I can't switch to T-Mobile. Their coverage sucks.
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you can't say that unless you check their coverage map. seem like they're working hard to cover the area. especially since they're terminating the contract plan that other cellular plan does.
However, i would be wary about terminating your plan and check to see how much you'll own when you terminate contract. and yes, it in the fine print. you'll end up paying the remaining amount, and i think they lock your phone out if you don't make that payment. so, even if you DID unlock the phone, none of the service will work after a few minutes.
AND, just a fair warning, but T-Mobile and any prepaid that uses T-Mobile's networks won't give you 3G on SGH-I727 unless you flash the radio.

Ziken said:
AND, just a fair warning, but T-Mobile and any prepaid that uses T-Mobile's networks won't give you 3G on SGH-I727 unless you flash the radio.
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No...Many T-Mobile cell sites are converted(or in the process) to the new PCS1900MHZ freq (if the area is still not getting their new LTE coverage) making stock skyrocket radio working fine in getting their hspa or LTE if available.... In Lexington KY I'm using their prepaid plan and have LTE using UCMC1 radio... While in Louisville I could connect to their 4G(hspa) on the very same radio...

Ziken said:
you can't say that unless you check their coverage map. seem like they're working hard to cover the area. especially since they're terminating the contract plan that other cellular plan does.
However, i would be wary about terminating your plan and check to see how much you'll own when you terminate contract. and yes, it in the fine print. you'll end up paying the remaining amount, and i think they lock your phone out if you don't make that payment. so, even if you DID unlock the phone, none of the service will work after a few minutes.
AND, just a fair warning, but T-Mobile and any prepaid that uses T-Mobile's networks won't give you 3G on SGH-I727 unless you flash the radio.
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I can say T-Mobile sucks and I live everyday with it.
I live and travel constantly with my gf who has T-Mobile. She has to use my phone all the time because she never has reception or data. And this is US travel, not overseas.
It's a huge PITA
T-Mobile sucks.
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Thanks everybody for the replies.
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T mobile prices and options are fantastic no doubt ... But coverage is not always great ... AT&T overall coverage is far better ...
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Ziken said:
However, i would be wary about terminating your plan and check to see how much you'll own when you terminate contract. and yes, it in the fine print. you'll end up paying the remaining amount, and i think they lock your phone out if you don't make that payment. so, even if you DID unlock the phone, none of the service will work after a few minutes.
AND, just a fair warning, but T-Mobile and any prepaid that uses T-Mobile's networks won't give you 3G on SGH-I727 unless you flash the radio.
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Where I work, I don't have T-Mobile coverage. I have ordered a AirVoice SIM (AT&T MVNO). As far us I understand their conditions, I have to pay only $10 per month for their pay as you go plan. I am planning to give it it a try. I will check whether 3G works on T-Mobile.
According to AT&T website, if I terminate before contract period end, I have to pay $325 minus $10 for every month used. So, unless there are any hidden charges, I have to pay $155 (its been 17 months on contract).

unni_kmr said:
Thanks everybody for the replies.
Where I work, I don't have T-Mobile coverage. I have ordered a AirVoice SIM (AT&T MVNO). As far us I understand their conditions, I have to pay only $10 per month for their pay as you go plan. I am planning to give it it a try. I will check whether 3G works on T-Mobile.
According to AT&T website, if I terminate before contract period end, I have to pay $325 minus $10 for every month used. So, unless there are any hidden charges, I have to pay $155 (its been 17 months on contract).
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Ahh, then all you have to worry about is paying the cancellation fee. Don't forget the taxes, as there are 3 different taxes, not including sales taxes. or maybe it included. Not sure.
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No...Many T-Mobile cell sites are converted(or in the process) to the new PCS1900MHZ freq (if the area is still not getting their new LTE coverage) making stock skyrocket radio working fine in getting their hspa or LTE if available.... In Lexington KY I'm using their prepaid plan and have LTE using UCMC1 radio... While in Louisville I could connect to their 4G(hspa) on the very same radio...
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prepaid plan? it not really prepaid per-say. don't forget that they include taxes after charges.
however, at the most, i don't concern myself about the radio freq. i often enjoy the fact that i'm hard to reach because i'm on t-mob coverage.
and you don't really need that kind of coverage, when you can find some reasons or excuses to visit them than worrying about if you have coverage.

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Ahh, then all you have to worry about is paying the cancellation fee. Don't forget the taxes, as there are 3 different taxes, not including sales taxes. or maybe it included. Not sure.
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prepaid plan? it not really prepaid per-say. don't forget that they include taxes after charges.
however, at the most, i don't concern myself about the radio freq. i often enjoy the fact that i'm hard to reach because i'm on t-mob coverage.
and you don't really need that kind of coverage, when you can find some reasons or excuses to visit them than worrying about if you have coverage.
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Well, being hard to reach when your job relies on communication does not work out well.
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xcrazydx said:
Well, being hard to reach when your job relies on communication does not work out well.
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yeah, i know. at the moment, only ceullar plan i can think of that won't take advantage of you would be Criket, AT&T PayGO, and possibly Sprint or Verizon.

Sprint coverage is also terrible. Verizon is pretty decent and the only other provider that's close to on par with att. Unfortunately it's not a better deal price wise.
Att is the only provider that you would want if you travel and want the best coverage. Prices are too expensive though.
I suppose by the time T-Mobile catches up in coverage, so will their prices and it'll be a wash.
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Ziken said:
however, at the most, i don't concern myself about the radio freq. i often enjoy the fact that i'm hard to reach because i'm on t-mob coverage.
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He he, we think alike. The only reason I want coverage and data is so that I can use Google Navigation. I suck at driving without a navigator.

AT&T G3 on T-mobile Network

Today I bought an At&t LG G3, sim unlocked it so i can use it with T-mobile.
So just wanted to let others know that At&t G3 works on Tmobile network and i do get 4G or 4G LTE.
You might be wondering why didn't i just buy Tmobile G3. well i have a contract with at&t that my family uses and i am using tmobile $30 plan unlimited data/text and 100mins prepaid plan which is perfect for me and one of my at&t line was eligible for upgrade so i upgrade it and paid $100+tax for the phone at BESTBUY. didn't want to pay $600 for T-mobile G3.

mha1021 said:
Today I bought an At&t LG G3, sim unlocked it so i can use it with T-mobile.
So just wanted to let others know that At&t G3 works on Tmobile network and i do get 4G or 4G LTE.
You might be wondering why didn't i just buy Tmobile G3. well i have a contract with at&t that my family uses and i am using tmobile $30 plan unlimited data/text and 100mins prepaid plan which is perfect for me and one of my at&t line was eligible for upgrade so i upgrade it and paid $100+tax for the phone at BESTBUY. didn't want to pay $600 for T-mobile G3.
Had a little data issue but it is fixed and working like it is suppose to.
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You paid full price so it can be unlocked?
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cnotes2019 said:
You paid full price so it can be unlocked?
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No, I used imei-unlocker.com and paid $6 to unlock it. i was surprised that it was only $6 so i did it and 15mins later they sent me the unlock code and worked like a charm.

mha1021 said:
No, I used imei-unlocker.com and paid $6 to unlock it. i was surprised that it was only $6 so i did it and 15mins later they sent me the unlock code and worked like a charm.
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Awesome ! Thanks. I'll give it a go
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I can also confirm imei-unlocker app works like a charm. Stuck my son's Straight Talk SIM in with no issues.

Infinite7154 said:
I can also confirm imei-unlocker app works like a charm. Stuck my son's Straight Talk SIM in with no issues.
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It's an app?
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cnotes2019 said:
It's an app?
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It's both. You can go to imei-unlocker.com or you can download the app(link is in my signature). If you use the app, it actually gathers your imei number for you.

mha1021 said:
No, I used imei-unlocker.com and paid $6 to unlock it. i was surprised that it was only $6 so i did it and 15mins later they sent me the unlock code and worked like a charm.
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Too much for me I paid $1.79 and was unlocked in 5 mins. And so far no problem with connection. Works like a charm.
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fonsoyo said:
Too much for me I paid $1.79 and was unlocked in 5 mins. And so far no problem with connection. Works like a charm.
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Would you mind telling us which website/unlocking service did you use?
The only data issue i have is whenever i reboot my phone the data doesn't work until i make a phone call and hang up then 4G icon shows up and data starts working. it is weird but not a big deal.

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mha1021 said:
Would you mind telling us which website/unlocking service did you use?
The only data issue i have is whenever i reboot my phone the data doesn't work until i make a phone call and hang up then 4G icon shows up and data starts working. it is weird but not a big deal.
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I used unlockcode247 . com he was a big eBay seller for unlocking phones. I did the first time I inserted my SIM but so far I'm having zero issues.
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Infinite7154 said:
I can also confirm imei-unlocker app works like a charm. Stuck my son's Straight Talk SIM in with no issues.
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Straight talk will work without an unlock code.
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Skizzy034 said:
Straight talk will work without an unlock code.
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So you're saying I could put in my son's Straight Talk T-Mobile SIM and there would be no need to be unlocked? If that's true that would be awesome.

Infinite7154 said:
So you're saying I could put in my son's Straight Talk T-Mobile SIM and there would be no need to be unlocked? If that's true that would be awesome.
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Sorry I meant straight talk ATT.
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mha1021 said:
No, I used imei-unlocker.com and paid $6 to unlock it. i was surprised that it was only $6 so i did it and 15mins later they sent me the unlock code and worked like a charm.
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Today I bought an At&t LG G3, sim unlocked it so i can use it with T-mobile.
So just wanted to let others know that At&t G3 works on Tmobile network and i do get 4G or 4G LTE.
You might be wondering why didn't i just buy Tmobile G3. well i have a contract with at&t that my family uses and i am using tmobile $30 plan unlimited data/text and 100mins prepaid plan which is perfect for me and one of my at&t line was eligible for upgrade so i upgrade it and paid $100+tax for the phone at BESTBUY. didn't want to pay $600 for T-mobile G3.
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How you can enable 4g lte with your tmobile sim card. I have the LG G3 d850 unlocked but i cant select lte enable or something like that with this at&t menu.
HEEEELP!!

shevaperu said:
How you can enable 4g lte with your tmobile sim card. I have the LG G3 d850 unlocked but i cant select lte enable or something like that with this at&t menu.
HEEEELP!!
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Did you change the APN settings?

objektive_1 said:
Did you change the APN settings?
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Yes, but only 3G as default. I need to activate the lte option like others phnes (in my nexus 5 it is very simple)
any ideas? Ive check all the hidden menu and that option is not avaiable.

shevaperu said:
Yes, but only 3G as default. I need to activate the lte option like others phnes (in my nexus 5 it is very simple)
any ideas? Ive check all the hidden menu and that option is not avaiable.
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I get the 4G icon without 'activating lte'. All I've done is setup the T-Mobile APN settings

Enddo said:
I get the 4G icon without 'activating lte'. All I've done is setup the T-Mobile APN settings
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It is the same problem ive read in some other at&t smartphones, there is not an option like others smartphones to activate 4g lte.
I will have to wait for a custom rom.

shevaperu said:
It is the same problem ive read in some other at&t smartphones, there is not an option like others smartphones to activate 4g lte.
I will have to wait for a custom rom.
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aint the phone suppose to connect to 4G automatically after u enter the correct APN?
and unlocking is pretty easy, link in my signature

No H+, LTE or MMS on AT&T

So I can't get LTE or hspa+ to work on my n5 using at&t. MMS doesn't work either.
Hspa works fine. 6mb down and 1mb up. Which is fine for me. But still strange. This is a new at&t Sim. So its not a simcard issue. I just recently got data on my account. Because before it was just a minutes only plan and I kinda cheated the system and got a unlocked phone, simply poped my Sim in and thats it.
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russian392 said:
So I can't get LTE or hspa+ to work on my n5 using at&t. MMS doesn't work either.
Hspa works fine. 6mb down and 1mb up. Which is fine for me. But still strange. This is a new at&t Sim. So its not a simcard issue. I just recently got data on my account. Because before it was just a minutes only plan and I kinda cheated the system and got a unlocked phone, simply poped my Sim in and thats it.
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Change your APN to ATT LTE.

theesotericone said:
Change your APN to ATT LTE.
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I tired. :/ nothing. Maybe I got the settings wrong? Idk. All I know is nothing has worked so far hence why I'm posting this.

russian392 said:
I tired. :/ nothing. Maybe I got the settings wrong? Idk. All I know is nothing has worked so far hence why I'm posting this.
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What ROM are you on? You should be able to go to settings/more/cellular networks/access point names then choose either ATT LTE or ATT Phone. No editing required.

theesotericone said:
What ROM are you on? You should be able to go to settings/more/cellular networks/access point names then choose either ATT LTE or ATT Phone. No editing required.
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Tried att phone. I found some kind of APN just now, it finds hspa but its spoty at my house so can't check for sure if I get hspa+ or LTE. But i m using cataclysm ROM. Elemental x kernel.
One thing I noticed is the only APN that works is .Cingular. Anything .att doesn't work.

Just checked. My house is covered with 4g LTE

russian392 said:
Tried att phone. I found some kind of APN just now, it finds hspa but its spoty at my house so can't check for sure if I get hspa+ or LTE. But i m using cataclysm ROM. Elemental x kernel.
One thing I noticed is the only APN that works is .Cingular. Anything .att doesn't work.
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Your might have to call ATT and have them provision the phone. They'll just need the imei.

theesotericone said:
Your might have to call ATT and have them provision the phone. They'll just need the imei.
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Alright. That won't effect the plan I have? Trying to keep costs low and don't want to be charged extra for using a smart phone, they don't know I have one although online it recognizes the nexus 5 model number and imei

russian392 said:
Alright. That won't effect the plan I have? Trying to keep costs low and don't want to be charged extra for using a smart phone, they don't know I have one although online it recognizes the nexus 5 model number and imei
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Last thing to check would be to make sure you have Preferred Network Type set to LTE under Cellular network settings. Other than that you might have to live with HSPA. Trust me though ATT knows damn well it's a smartphone. They may consider your plan grandfathered they may not. If they don't expect a bill from them sometime in the future.

theesotericone said:
Last thing to check would be to make sure you have Preferred Network Type set to LTE under Cellular network settings. Other than that you might have to live with HSPA. Trust me though ATT knows damn well it's a smartphone. They may consider your plan grandfathered they may not. If they don't expect a bill from them sometime in the future.
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The plan I used to be on was discontinued. And then I bough an att HTC first. Went to the store and they gave me a new Sim to fit in it and warned me I may be charged for data in the future during data sweeps. Then I had many phones after that, no data. And now this plan I can have data :/ its the mobileshare plan. And oh they know its a smartphone. They knew I had an atrix HD so....that's kinda odd.
I'm just wondering if it costs extra to have LTE vs the 3G.

russian392 said:
Tried att phone
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I'm on AT&T, and my APN is "ATT Phone". I get LTE no problem.
russian392 said:
I'm just wondering if it costs extra to have LTE vs the 3G.
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No, LTE doesn't cost more than 3G. It's all part of the same data plan.

jss2 said:
I'm on AT&T, and my APN is "ATT Phone". I get LTE no problem.
No, LTE doesn't cost more than 3G. It's all part of the same data plan.
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Alright thanks