What Android phone with Straight Talk, options?
Contract is up with Verizon with 3 phones on group plan (2 BB Storm 2's & 1 basic LG), have yet to look in detail on Virgin & other similar pre pay/pay as you go plans, but I think Straight Talk is by far the most affordable, ($45/30-Day Unlimited Service Plan) even though reviews on ST customer service suck, I may have no choice due to budget
I will likely buy 2 of the same model smart phones from Straight Talk/Walmart and 1 basic talk only 'other phone' My goal is to reduce yearly cost even if I have to spend more up front to get started, I'm new to Android OS, I think its the way I want to go from BB, I need the basics for business: web, email, gps, etc.
-Should I go with used devices? ...Going with used devices is new to me, not super tech minded so modding them is not comfortable for me unless its a tried and true fix
-Can anyone confirm that my current BlackBerry Storms are not compatible with Straight Talk?
I'm happy enough for now with the Storms, its just the V plan is killing us
-Recommendations for Android device to go with?
The only Android Walmart/ST choices I found are: Samsung Galaxy Precedent and & LG Optimus Q, both use Sprint (so far my search shows I should get good signal in Phoenix S. E. area but I have no experience with Sprint)
I find mixed product reviews for both, mostly lock ups, battery heat and poor battery life
Try virgin mobile, more phones then straight talk, they have 5 great Android phones more to come, all plans are unlimited text , data email check the site and phones out
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I'm reviewing Virgin now, only thing is I did more research on Sprint coverage in the Phoenix area and it is not looking so good, both Straight Talk Androids and from what I understand, all of Virgin use same towers as Sprint
coverage is priority so I need to feel better about Sprint or limit myself to whats available on Verizon (there coverage is best I ever had)
..on separate note: I just found site on how to unlock Verizon phones
http://techtips.salon.com/convert-verizon-wireless-phones-straight-talk-20453.html
don't know if it will work. Perfect if I could: unlock my BB storms, transfer to monthly pay plan like ST with phone, text, data functional "BUT that is a lot to hope for"
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I'm reviewing Virgin now, only thing is I did more research on Sprint coverage in the Phoenix area and it is not looking so good, both Straight Talk Androids and from what I understand, all of Virgin use same towers as Sprint
coverage is priority so I need to feel better about Sprint or limit myself to whats available on Verizon (there coverage is best I ever had)
..on separate note: I just found site on how to unlock Verizon phones
techtips.salon.com/convert-verizon-wireless-phones-straight-talk-20453.html
don't know if it will work. Perfect if I could: unlock my BB storms, transfer to monthly pay plan like ST with phone, text, data functional "BUT that is a lot to hope for"
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Uhh, that guide is completely wrong... ??
1) Verizon is CDMA, and their phones don't use SIM Cards like Tmobile/AT&T?
2) Call Straight Talk and tell them you want to use an unlocked phone with their service? Good luck with that, they'd say no way, and to buy one of their phones. That's like calling Verizon and saying you want to use an unlocked Sprint phone on their network... don't think so.
3) "Step 8 Turn on your phone. It should recognize the SIM card and display the Straight Talk network." -- yeah, even if you used an AT&T phone and did a SIM swap, it isn't as easy as just using the Straight Talk sim card.. there are additional settings you have to change to get data/mms working
If you want a Verizon phone working on Straight Talk theres a lotta crap you gotta do, not anywhere as easy as that.. plus if you get caught by ST might get your account canceled.
Yes, I thought it was not likely (name like "salon")
still looking for alternative to ST or Virgin, been researching this:
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-57347763-251/republic-wireless-now-unlimited-for-real/
very interesting and innovative idea but in beta now and not taking any new customers er ...members
also its SPRINT! I may have to just try Sprint w/ ST or Virgin etc. and test real world signal/service and decide in warranty period
Ya there review is there opinion, some may agree or disagree so you try it, if you don't like virgin mobile just take back the phone and get your money back
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Will the Nexus 5 sold by Sprint or Best Buy be sim locked? I want to know because sometimes I travel to areas where sprint's coverage lacking to put it politely. I would like to be able to pop in a prepaid sim like a straight talk AT&T or T-Mobile sim to use in those areas while I am there and not have to deal with unlocking the phone through sprint.
I don't want to see people telling me I am wasting my time/money on getting the device through sprint. I get a good discount on my service through them from work and honestly since the network upgrades have started in my area the 3g and LTE I pick up occasionally have been surprisingly good so I am ok with a 2 year agreement on the phone.
Would Google even allow sprint to sell it with a carrier lock on the sim card since it is supposed to be a trueNexus this time around even on CDMA?
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Will the Nexus 5 sold by Sprint or Best Buy be sim locked? I want to know because sometimes I travel to areas where sprint's coverage lacking to put it politely. I would like to be able to pop in a prepaid sim like a straight talk AT&T or T-Mobile sim to use in those areas while I am there and not have to deal with unlocking the phone through sprint.
I don't want to see people telling me I am wasting my time/money on getting the device through sprint. I get a good discount on my service through them from work and honestly since the network upgrades have started in my area the 3g and LTE I pick up occasionally have been surprisingly good so I am ok with a 2 year agreement on the phone.
Would Google even allow sprint to sell it with a carrier lock on the sim card since it is supposed to be a trueNexus this time around even on CDMA?
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I don't believe so. We've been told all the N5's are the same so it would be logical to assume that they won't be SIM locked. But no way to know for sure until someone buys one from Sprint to test it out.
Ok so just a quick update to this. I got mine in the mail last night and decided to rty it out. I put a prepaid sim from a friend in the phone and it worked just fine. Connected to LTE data on AT&T and made calls no problem. So for any wondering if sprint decided to lock the phone I can confirm that is unlocked just as the phone would be if purchased from Google directly.
Hey guys...I've lurked on this forum for a while...But this is my first post. Sorry if this has already been asked a million times or if it's in the wrong forum. But I need help asap.
I had a Verizon Galaxy Nexus but just cancelled my plan because it was getting too expensive. I was going to sign up with Sprint because I get a huge company discount, but a friend of mine just gave me his Verizon S4 because he bought a G2. Anyways...I would rather bring the S4 to a carrier like Straight Talk and avoid getting a new phone an plan with Sprint.
Anyways...I've read a bunch of different threads that have conflicting information. Am I able to active the S4 with Straight talk? I went to their website and found that the phone is indeed compatible. But I am getting two messages, "Purchase an Activation Kit which contains a 30 Day Unlimited Service Plan Card, SIM Card and Network Access Code." and "For your particular phone only the Service Plan Card and SIM Card are needed for activation. The Network Access Code is not required. The SIM Card is in the blue area for AT&T Compatible phones and the pink area for T‑Mobile Compatible phones."
Am I going to get screwed if I buy all this stuff? Has anyone tried this? And if so, do I straight up select an AT&T compatible SIM card even though it's a Verizon phone? Any help would be huge! I'd like to get this done today.
Thanks in advance.
Alright, so this is pretty simple.
First of all, people are going to say the VZW Galaxy S4 is CDMA and thus does not work on Straight Talk and other GSM carriers. They are false. Verizon has been SIM unlocking all of their phones, including the iPhones, for the past year or so.
There is one caveat. You will NOT be able to access LTE. Just HSPA+ or pseudo 4G which is actually pretty fast.
Now, when you sign up with ST, you can choose to go with AT&T or T-Mobile since they piggyback off both services. AT&T has the better coverage but there's a hard 1.5 GB data cap (or so they claim. it is unclear on what ST's data usage policies are). The T-Mobile side has spottier coverage but I hear there are less strict data rules. Mileage may vary. It's prepaid so you're free to try out both sides.
As far as the Network Access Code question, just buy the one with it. I've never used ST but as long as it doesn't cost more, it is better to have the code than not.
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I have a dumb question. I've been in fed prison since the smart phone epidemic and have no idea what smart phone to buy. what is the best smart phone out there? And cell phone provider? After some little research, (I am just learning how to us the internet) and some advice from some computer savvy friends I am thinking about getting the lg g2 from amazon. Its an lg g2 801 international unlocked. I have been told, getting an unlocked international will enable me to use any service provider. Is this true? I am in an area that Verizon, at&t and walmarts straight talk are the only providers and would like a phone I can use with who I choose, when I choose. All I would have to do is buy a sim card from the provider I choose, right? To many choices...... and I know nothing about this world. I will pay for the phone upfront. Help.
Hello bjroyce the phone you are looking at is a nice phone to start off with the lg g2 international will work with any carrier including the ones you listed. At&t has great coverage has a 2yr contract which means you will be locked into a 2 year agreement with them they also have a prepaid account which is you pay for the data plan you choose and cancel when you want no contract need at&t prepaid sims can be found at at&t and many other stores. Verizon also has great coverage and has a contract agreement and a pay as you option which sim cards can be found in Verizon stores or in most stores. Walmart straight talk use at&t or verzion network which is a pay as you also know as prepaid account straight talk sims use at&t or Verizon or T-Mobile network based on the sim number on the sim card which sim cards can be found online or in stores. you will aslo need a nano sim card for the lg g2 d801 international phone.
Good choice!
I have Galaxy Note 3 that i was using with sprint. I had a unpaid bill that suspended service with them. I then proceed to switch my phone from sprint to straight talk. Straight talk could not activate the phone because they said sprint still had "access" over the phone.
i called sprint & the said i couldn't do anything with the phone until my bill goes into collections NEXT MONTH. i cannot wait that long. i recently rooted my phone. Is there ANY way i can "unlock" my sprint phone so straight talk can activate the phone with them? Can someone please help me?
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I have Galaxy Note 3 that i was using with sprint. I had a unpaid bill that suspended service with them. I then proceed to switch my phone from sprint to straight talk. Straight talk could not activate the phone because they said sprint still had "access" over the phone.
i called sprint & the said i couldn't do anything with the phone until my bill goes into collections NEXT MONTH. i cannot wait that long. i recently rooted my phone. Is there ANY way i can "unlock" my sprint phone so straight talk can activate the phone with them? Can someone please help me?
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Rooting has nothing to do with carrier unlocking. The only thing you can do right now is pay your bill so your phone can be unlocked.