Well I'm going to Canada and was wondering, will my phone even get a signal? I looked and the s3 does not show up on CDMA and 3g for Canada.
I live in Canada got a S3 vzw. You can use it no problems . Recommend you turn data off cause you will be charged 2/Mb. But that works too except NO 4G for us only 3G
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Okay, I won't be charged for texts though right?
No extra charges. Well actually I'm on Canada + plan I pay extra each month for that so if you use your phone you might b charged roaming and you also could b charged extra for text msg. Call customer service that would b the best way to find out.
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Roaming is definitely NOT FREE for USA Verizon customers in Canada.
If you won't be far from the border, dispute the charges and say you never crossed. I live on the border and have to do this all the time since i pick up the Canadian towers.
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So, I'm going to be traveling to Guam for a week next month and was wondering a couple things.
1) Will my Captivate work in Guam? If so, I'm assuming it will be roaming.
2) Will I need an adapter for the charger, for any device?
When i went to guam last year. My phone worked fine and it roamed.
It used US 120v i think or was it 110?
I just plugged my charger in and it worked.
Guam part of US terrtitory so u are good to go
Yeah, what tpliquid said.
The voltage doesn't really matter as the charger can take on any AC power source. (110-240volts)
We use 240volts here.
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Honestly don't pay for the roaming unless keeping your number is critical. I am going to kenya again and will just get a prepaid sim. Unlimited internet for $20 compared to the $10 or 15 att wanted for 30 mbs
Edit just saw the for work topic. You will be fine att works in most countries with cell towers
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While they had the old iPhone method that was fixed there is another way to do it.
Thought this requires you to have the 3g data plan, and you will have to know some one that works at an att store or kioske fairly well.
Att doesn't give the option to have unlimited data on 3g anymore, but (and this is the key) they. Still have the unlimited data plan available for 4g.
You will have to find a cool b&m worker or kioske worker to upgrade your plan to the 4g unlimited from your tiered 3g data plan. I did this on my wife's and brother in laws phone not to long ago.
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Hmm makes perfect sense. I talked my buddy at the mall and he said once his manager isn't around,he will look into it. Appreciate the advice.
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According to the thread in the atrix forum, the iphone trick still works unless they fixed it in the last couple of days. Also saw someone mention this method there too but you have to catch the right employee.
Att is canceling 2g service in the N East area to make more room for 3g on that spectrum. If you're in the south, Midwest or west coast you can still use the 2g iPhail loohole.
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According to the thread in the atrix forum, the iphone trick still works unless they fixed it in the last couple of days. Also saw someone mention this method there too but you have to catch the right employee.
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The iPhone trick still works, doesn't matter if there is 2g in the area
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Either way this method prevents you from having to buy a phone.
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Att is canceling 2g service in the N East area to make more room for 3g on that spectrum. If you're in the south, Midwest or west coast you can still use the 2g iPhail loohole.
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Wish at&t had more love for MI... Verizon will have lte coverage in more areas by year end than at&t's 3/4g.
Though by the time it is said and done with att will have better coverage.
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Wish at&t had more love for MI... Verizon will have lte coverage in more areas by year end than at&t's 3/4g.
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I have to travel 30 minutes to get 3g. I get crap 2g where I live. Sometimes.
30cents for EDGE the day I use.
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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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!
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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!
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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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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.
Even tho I have T-Mobile?
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If u have the classic plan unlimited data for tmo is 30. If u have the value plan its 20. Its suppose to be TRUE unlimited.
So if u have a smart phone already(I have the sg2) can simply tether(share) mobile data from ur phone to ur tablet. Saves u $$150!
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Shop around, however I'm in Australia.
I pay $12. Monthly, no contract, for 1.5GB data, $500 worth of calls a month.
I think 3G is the way to go, otherwise if I wanted something light and portable, I'd just get an ultrabook.
My Note cost me 599. AUD, 16gb 3G version.
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In Australia it's a no-brainer as you can get a pre-paid sim from just about anywhere (even the local 7-Eleven) and still get great low data rates with no contract.
I can get top-ups that are valid for 365 days - great for low usage or letting your use change a lot from month to month - but it's still only $15/GB - which in Australia is decent.
As for whether you can just wifi-tether with your phone, well you could but to me that is just that little bit extra hassle - tempting me to use the tablet less. To look something up on the tablet would mean pulling two devices out - one from your pocket and one from your bag - and it'd be easier just to use your phone instead. It'd probably mean I'd be tempted to use the tablet a bit less.
Buy 3G. Tethering will kill the phone quickly and you will be left with nada
my only concern is if i get the the 8000 will it work with my t mobile SIM card? Like make call send text/MMS and 3G not EDGE ?
You would have to compare the frequencies that work in the states for AT&T and what the note 10.1 uses...
I know Telstra here in Oz has decided to go their own way with 4g making ANY 4G phone I buy here COMPLETELY incompatible in any other country and any 4G phone I can buy less overseas won't work on Telstra's network at 4G speeds...
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my only concern is if i get the the 8000 will it work with my t mobile SIM card? Like make call send text/MMS and 3G not EDGE ?
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If you are on AT&T you will get HSPA+, no problem.
References:
http://www.att.com/network/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_HSPA+_networks
I'm currently trying to decide which carrier to go with for the Galaxy S4. I'm leaning towards Verizon, but I'm also considering AT&T because their non-shared family plan is cheaper if you go with less minutes. But I'm worried that their service might still suck, because we were with them until a few years ago and there were a lot of dropped calls, delayed text messages, etc. They also get rated poorly in Consumer Reports and other surveys. So I'm wondering if it's worth giving it a shot and hoping their service has improved, or if I should just go with Verizon.
There are three areas specifically that my family is at the most: Princeton, NJ and Brooklyn, NY and Flushing, NY. I'd love to hear from anyone with recent experience with AT&T in or around those three areas. Any experiences from people in the general tri-state area and New York City would also be great.
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I live in Brooklyn and am running a SGS3 I9300 on AT&T's GoPhone service. Since it's the international version it doesn't have 4G LTE, but the 3G network is decent enough. I usually get around 2000Kb/s download when I run the Speedtest.net app.
I really don't like using AT&T though, but it's the only carrier that will work with the I9300's wireless bands, so I'm basically forced to use them or only get 2G. My next phone will be bought in the US and thus I'll be able to switch to T-Mobile or Simple Mobile or another reasonably-priced carrier. I would drop AT&T in a heartbeat if I could. I think they're easily the most evil of all the telecom companies (except maybe Comcast).
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Do you have any problems with dropped calls or other issues like that?
No, the service is fine. No real problems to speak of. As expected for a major carrier in an urban area.
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