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Tmobile free wifi calling

I just got off the phone with tmobile asking about the free wifi feature and they cleared up my confusion. They told me yes its free for users who don't have the features on there phones already. Us g2x users had that feature already so it was free for us to use. The actual mins are still taken away from our account as usual. But nights and weekend are free like normal contacts. You just get faster internet and clearer calls because your using your own wifi which is faster.
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wrong, i had tmobile earlier today add the unlimited wifi calling feature and now whatever minutes i use when im on wifi dont come off my bucket of 1500 anytime minutes. i checked my usage online and it shows as "hot spot minutes" and it says I have unlimited.

rhcpcjg said:
wrong, i had tmobile earlier today add the unlimited wifi calling feature and now whatever minutes i use when im on wifi dont come off my bucket of 1500 anytime minutes. i checked my usage online and it shows as "hot spot minutes" and it says I have unlimited.
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So what is it? BTW I never use my minutes fully and I share 700.
Who the heck are you guys calling?
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mr.orange303 said:
So what is it? BTW I never use my minutes fully and I share 700.
Who the heck are you guys calling?
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i called tmobile customer care, all i said was "i wanna add the unlimited wifi calling feature, i have a g2x" all the did was ask me an "e-911 address" and that was it..

Brand new as of today. I just got off the phone. You have to be on one of the current plans, my My Faves didn't qualify, and I would have to change plans. Bummer!
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I called customer care aswell. I guess I will try to call again.
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299792458 said:
Brand new as of today. I just got off the phone. You have to be on one of the current plans, my My Faves didn't qualify, and I would have to change plans. Bummer!
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Thats a bummer since i have myfavs. I guess i'll try anyways and see what happens.

wait.. are they charging to add the unlimited free wifi? They did somthing similar years ago with the first UMA blackberry on tmo. They called it @Home calling. it was 10 bucks a month and it allowed you unlimited wifi calling without using minutes.. The good part about it back then was if you made a call on wifi and went out of range it handed it off to 3g without disconnect but where ever your call originated that's how it got billed. So say you make a call on wifi and then go out of range and it switches to 3g it will still use wifi minutes because the call originated on wifi.. but same goes true for the other way. If you were on 3g and it switches to wifi then you still get minutes deducted. the tmo rep told me that when I signed up.. He was like "so if you know you're going to be on the phone for a really long time pop into a starbucks, get a uma connection, make the call and then leave. then you can talk when it switches back to 3g for free)
not sure if this is how they will do it this next time.. but that's how it worked the first time they tried this service

It's a free feature, i don't know if ill start using my minutes once the call transitions from wifi to the cell tower.
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I can't find the feature in the "add services" menu on the website, has nebody had luck adding it online or is it a by-phone only thing at this point?
also I believe I had read that there would be a text from T-Mobile announcing the change but I haven't gotten that text, has nebody else?
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I just called T-Mobile and was told it still deducts from your plan minutes.

So what's the point.
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I just called 4 times and spoke to 4 diffrent reps and they all told me NO its not free. Technically its free for us because our phones have the feature on the phone but the minutes are used like normal minutes. Nights and weekends free but peak hours are still taken away from your minutes. You will get better call quality and faster web using the wifi. All the reps wanted to activate this $10 charge but I just told them Im gonna pass. I didnt tell them Im using the service already through my G2X. I read the article on TMONews stating that it was free with unlimited mins but I guess they dont know about it yet. I dont know. If anyone has activated this feature with no problem can you write down the extention and name of the rep you spoke to so I can call them directly. Thanks

graffixnyc said:
wait.. are they charging to add the unlimited free wifi? They did somthing similar years ago with the first UMA blackberry on tmo. They called it @Home calling. it was 10 bucks a month and it allowed you unlimited wifi calling without using minutes.. The good part about it back then was if you made a call on wifi and went out of range it handed it off to 3g without disconnect but where ever your call originated that's how it got billed. So say you make a call on wifi and then go out of range and it switches to 3g it will still use wifi minutes because the call originated on wifi.. but same goes true for the other way. If you were on 3g and it switches to wifi then you still get minutes deducted. the tmo rep told me that when I signed up.. He was like "so if you know you're going to be on the phone for a really long time pop into a starbucks, get a uma connection, make the call and then leave. then you can talk when it switches back to 3g for free)
not sure if this is how they will do it this next time.. but that's how it worked the first time they tried this service
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this isnt uma(which can handoff between celltowers and wifi) if you walk out of range your call will drop

NOTE: You have to call T-Mobile to get the free wifi calling feature added to your account.
I called last night to add it to my current plan (1500 mins, unlim text, 5gb cap unlim data). The T-mobile service rep I spoke with spent 5 mins looking for that feature to add to my plan then found it. The last few days of wifi calling deducted mins from my plan (luckily it wasn't that much). I used the wifi calling because I thought it was free.
Wifi calling will not deduct from your airtime minutes ONLY if you call them and have it added to your plan if your plan allows it.

@ msage
I read about the text aswell. I wonder if the one guy who says had it activated got a text.
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To see if you are set up for free wifi calling go to the T Mobile app "My Account"
Click "Plan" on the very bottom right of your screen.
Under Plan & Services check the Additional Services
There you should see "Free Wi-Fi Calling $0.00
If you don't see it then you are not set up for it. Just because you hear that it is free it doesn't mean its really free. Its free after you call them and set it up.

Just tried this, but I don't know if I want to give up my myFaves preferred.

grenademasta said:
To see if you are set up for free wifi calling go to the T Mobile app "My Account"
Click "Plan" on the very bottom right of your screen.
Under Plan & Services check the Additional Services
There you should see "Free Wi-Fi Calling $0.00
If you don't see it then you are not set up for it. Just because you hear that it is free it doesn't mean its really free. Its free after you call them and set it up.
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Thanks. I looked there, didn't have it. Dialed 611 and had it turned on.

do i still get charged for roaming if i'm in canada and using wifi calling?

NETTALK app is working on Droid Charge

This is a free app for outgoing call to anywhere within US (if you bought and registered Nettalk service, which is 30$ a year for the service and $30 for the hardware). I have tried this app on my Charge since last year but it's not working (FC and error 'not registered") and today, I download it again and Bang, it's working. So if you have nettalk phone service, please re-download the app and try out. It's unlimited free outbound phone calls which save you Verizon min. Cheers.

Cant believe no one has came out with an app that can freely call international numbers bypassing carrier restrictions. Im sure there is one out there but the developer is keeping it all to himself .
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Google Voice?

I'm going to be getting a new number with the T-Mobile $30/mo plan (please if someone can clarify the easiest way to get into this plan without getting a phone at Walmart and all I'd be grateful), and I'm interested in Google Voice. I think the features are cool, but I'm worried about how it would work with other people. Can it be set up so that -as far as everyone else is concerned- I have a 'normal' phone number, nothing weird like that they call me on one and I call from another one, etc?
Thanks

adriangb said:
I'm interested in Google Voice. I think the features are cool, but I'm worried about how it would work with other people. Can it be set up so that -as far as everyone else is concerned- I have a 'normal' phone number, nothing weird like that they call me on one and I call from another one, etc?
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Yes, absolutely. You may have to install the GV software from Google Play. Once configured people will only see your GV number (if that is what you want) and it will handle your texts also. Don't forget to switch your phone to your GV voice mail in case someone calls it directly.
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So how do I get started? I went to GV and selected new number, but how do I make that 100% my phone number? Do I just download the Google voice app? Will I still be able to place calls without data?
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adriangb said:
So how do I get started? I went to GV and selected new number, but how do I make that 100% my phone number? Do I just download the Google voice app? Will I still be able to place calls without data?
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Yes.
First,make sure you run through the GV settings online on your PC.
Next, download and configure the app for your device. Set it make all calls through GV. Will not use data as far as I know but you will see some funky numbers on your phone bill. GV uses other numbers to make the calls - totally transparent to usage except for the bill. Since most plans today include US wide calling this will not matter.
Not nearly as complicated as it sounds.
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Thanks a lot. Would you happen to know what the deal is with that T-Mobile plan? Maybe I should ask in the nexus 4 forums...
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adriangb said:
Thanks a lot. Would you happen to know what the deal is with that T-Mobile plan? Maybe I should ask in the nexus 4 forums...
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No idea, sorry. I refuse to update my TMO plan. I have an old Fave5 plan and all the calls I make are to 1 number (my own GV number) and all the calls I get are from the same number (my own GV number) so I use zero minutes a month..
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Sounds like a good setup. I'm a data guy though, so this $30/mo plan is made for me, unlimited data (5gB @ '4G', then 2G), unlimited SMS, 100 minutes. Seems hard to acquire, unfortunately.
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I just bought a SIM card from their website (99 cents), cut it to micro-sim size using a $1 sticker as a guide, put it in the phone and it worked.
If you're confident with measuring things, you can get instructions to cut the SIM card without a guide. Otherwise, there's the sticker templates and also metal stamp cutters.
Wasn't hard at all - the SIM work-around is just if you have a micro-SD device.

I thought that it had to be activated with a phone bought on Wall Mart
PS: my GSII is a normal sim //oldschool
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It's either from WAL*MART or activated on a new account on-line - it's a little buried in the site, but should be around the monthly 4G stuff. They just can't give you it in stores.
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Long Distance Appz

I live in Canada and going to Cuba. Is there an appz like Skype that I can use to call home free. They want like $3.50 a minute to call home.

wyrman said:
I live in Canada and going to Cuba. Is there an appz like Skype that I can use to call home free. They want like $3.50 a minute to call home.
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Skype? Viber?

If they use Skype too then it's free.
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Jiibus said:
If they use Skype too then it's free.
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I take it you have to have your data on as well?

wyrman said:
I take it you have to have your data on as well?
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sure, how else then?..
wireless or mobile network

wyrman said:
I live in Canada and going to Cuba. Is there an appz like Skype that I can use to call home free. They want like $3.50 a minute to call home.
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Try Magicjack or Talkatone. I have not used it but read it once on some forum. Search Play store by Free Calling Apps.
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redndian said:
Try Magicjack or Talkatone. I have not used it but read it once on some forum. Search Play store by Free Calling Apps.
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Thanks

Just checked out the prices for data in Cuba. Pretty steep.

wyrman said:
Just checked out the prices for data in Cuba. Pretty steep.
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Google Voice. I use it for calls to Ireland & Germany. It is .03 to .04 cents a minute & you can prepay amounts into your Google Voice account ahead of time in $10.00 increments. Sound quality is great, it will use your phone number for caller ID & you can get text messages to the number. Check it out.

GSLEON3 said:
Google Voice. I use it for calls to Ireland & Germany. It is .03 to .04 cents a minute & you can prepay amounts into your Google Voice account ahead of time in $10.00 increments. Sound quality is great, it will use your phone number for caller ID & you can get text messages to the number. Check it out.
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This is a downloadable appz?

Why not just use Wifi with Skype, Viber, or even Facebook Messenger? As far as using your actual phone minutes rather than data, I guess Google Voice would be a good solution.

GSLEON3 said:
Google Voice. I use it for calls to Ireland & Germany. It is .03 to .04 cents a minute & you can prepay amounts into your Google Voice account ahead of time in $10.00 increments. Sound quality is great, it will use your phone number for caller ID & you can get text messages to the number. Check it out.
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but for what? using google voice you should pay for mobile data + google voice
using Viber makes it cheaper. I used it many times, perfect.

As long as it hasn't changed since October 2012 just forget it. Cubacel is way too slow for any data connection and in three hotels I've been to (Varadero, Havanna and Pinar) they almost laughed at me asking for WiFi. 1h was 6 Dollars with super slow speed and crappy computers.
Just forget about internet and enjoy your stay.

BiznessMan said:
Why not just use Wifi with Skype, Viber, or even Facebook Messenger? As far as using your actual phone minutes rather than data, I guess Google Voice would be a good solution.
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Trying to get Wifi in Cuba could be a chore.

you can call landlines and mobiles through magicjack for free
and they can call you back

M.Noury said:
you can call landlines and mobiles through magicjack for free
and they can call you back
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And I don't need data or Wifi?

DanVanDamn said:
As long as it hasn't changed since October 2012 just forget it. Cubacel is way too slow for any data connection and in three hotels I've been to (Varadero, Havanna and Pinar) they almost laughed at me asking for WiFi. 1h was Dollar with super slow speed and crappy computers.
Just forget about internet and enjoy your stay.
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lol..it is a whole different world in south america

Although Cuba is Central America, it definitely is.
We had this guide Leonardo, educated English teacher, who is playing around with his Blackberry he got as a gift. Only SMS and calls.
But...the whole country is way too interesting for playing around with your smartphone. You'd better take some extra SD-cards for your camera with you.

How do you make voice calls without carrier service

Hey guys, asking pretty much what's in heading. Can I use a phone simply on wifi , without a Sim and make phone calls?
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Take your sim out and try it.
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No
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You can use Google voice with groove IP.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snrblabs.grooveip
I recommend the paid version.
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there are many apps that use wifi...
Skype is one...
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I also use groove IP with a Google voice number when I travel to another country.
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Vontage
I use the Vontage app. It doesn't use any of your minutes (I'm on the 100 minute 5GB T-Mobile plan) and its free. Additionally, it uses your mobile number on the caller ID (out-going calls only). This means that when you call your mom, girlfriend, etc. they will answer because the number is recognized as being yours. Give it a shot.

ggillie said:
I use the Vontage app. It doesn't use any of your minutes (I'm on the 100 minute 5GB T-Mobile plan) and its free. Additionally, it uses your mobile number on the caller ID (out-going calls only). This means that when you call your mom, girlfriend, etc. they will answer because the number is recognized as being yours. Give it a shot.
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you mean Vonage?

I use text plus with a different number as a back up and talkatone with Google voice.
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FuMMoD said:
I use text plus with a different number as a back up and talkatone with Google voice.
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So you have 3 numbers? lol.. 1 for text plus, 1 for GV and your reg cell plan...
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I use the Vontage app. It doesn't use any of your minutes (I'm on the 100 minute 5GB T-Mobile plan) and its free. Additionally, it uses your mobile number on the caller ID (out-going calls only). This means that when you call your mom, girlfriend, etc. they will answer because the number is recognized as being yours. Give it a shot.
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Vonage works like skype?? you need to buy credits to beable to make calls unless its to another vonage user??

gd6noob said:
So you have 3 numbers? lol.. 1 for text plus, 1 for GV and your reg cell plan...
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Vonage works like skype?? you need to buy credits to beable to make calls unless its to another vonage user??
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You do not need to buy credits to make outgoing calls (at least with my setup). I still have carrier service so when I first setup my Vonage app, they verified my mobile number by first sending a text message with a verification code. After entering the code, I can call anyone in my contact list and my mobile number will display on their caller ID. No credits or charges.
I imagine that without carrier service, you may be limited to only calling other Vonage users (like skype), but you would have to see for yourself as I still have carrier service.
I tried Google Voice with Groove-IP, Talkatone, Sip-Clients, and other imaginable setup. Ultimately, my family despised my shoddy/echo-y calls. I ended up porting my number away from Google Voice after 6 months. Then again, this was two years ago and at that time I was using a HTC Sensation, so your experience may be better than mine (especially with a Nexus 5).
Good luck!

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So you have 3 numbers? lol.. 1 for text plus, 1 for GV and your reg cell plan...
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Vonage works like skype?? you need to buy credits to beable to make calls unless its to another vonage user??
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Yeah but I don't use all of them obviously. My regular plan is unlimited everything through t-mobile. If I need to give out my number and don't really want to I give them my Google voice number. That why I can block out spam calls and set a blacklist easily through Google voice. Same thing for sales on Craigslist and such, filtered through gv. Textplus is like a semi emergency number. There's Internet everywhere and using otg I can even plug in an ethernet cable into my phone and call if I have no service.
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I use GVPhone - it uses Google Voice and calls straight through Wi-Fi for free without being connected to cellular. I installed GVPhone and Google Voice.
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ggillie said:
You do not need to buy credits to make outgoing calls (at least with my setup). I still have carrier service so when I first setup my Vonage app, they verified my mobile number by first sending a text message with a verification code. After entering the code, I can call anyone in my contact list and my mobile number will display on their caller ID. No credits or charges.
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Little confused... So it uses your mobile data to make calls using Vonage app and you can call mobiles and landlines for free, is this local or long distance also?

gd6noob said:
Little confused... So it uses your mobile data to make calls using Vonage app and you can call mobiles and landlines for free, is this local or long distance also?
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Correct. I mainly use Vonage on WiFi as I have poor cell signal at my home. Domestic calls are free (local & long distance) but they have low rates on international calls if needed.

ggillie said:
Correct. I mainly use Vonage on WiFi as I have poor cell signal at my home. Domestic calls are free (local & long distance) but they have low rates on international calls if needed.
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And this free to call landlines and mobile phones??? hmm... is there a delay from when you speak and when the other person listens?
I was using Fongo app (dell voice before) and its was free to call local numbers.. thought I could live with it and just data only plan... the delay was so bad I gave up.. haha

ggillie said:
Correct. I mainly use Vonage on WiFi as I have poor cell signal at my home. Domestic calls are free (local & long distance) but they have low rates on international calls if needed.
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Only outgoing calls are free, correct?

Joshmccullough said:
Only outgoing calls are free, correct?
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You can only receive Vonage calls from other Vonage users who have dialed your username (not your mobile number) and those call are free.

I use Skype Out, works perfectly on wifi. Google voice is nice but it's blocked in China so that's a no go for me.

Fongo is another choice; you will get a real phone number, and make free land-line calls in Canada over WIFI.
or, for USA, try Pinger ?