So there is this neat feature on this phone, it's called Skytone. It lets you buy a data package for almost every country in the world.
Let's say that I don't have a data plan in my country, or I'm going on vacation and I don't want to spend money roaming, or swapping out SIM cards on the fly. The app will let you choose the country, and the data package. An example is that I can access full LTE data for Canada, for about $1.50 a day, unlimited internet. Which is still way cheaper than any cellular company in Canada. You choose the package, and it will start working immediately.
Since this phone has that feature, does this mean that the phone has an eSIM number somewhere? I just can't find it and would like to know where it is for development purposes.
I highly recommend going to go check Skytone out if you have it on your phone, and try a free one hour trial if it's available to you, it's really, really cool.
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Im off to the USA next year and want to be able to use a data connection on my phone. Here in the UK I have a lovely web n walk so can use it all I like but to use that in the USA will be £7.50 a meg
Do any of the USA providers do Pay as you Go and Pay as you go with Data? Do the USA even have Pay as you go?
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Im off to the USA next year and want to be able to use a data connection on my phone. Here in the UK I have a lovely web n walk so can use it all I like but to use that in the USA will be £7.50 a meg
Do any of the USA providers do Pay as you Go and Pay as you go with Data? Do the USA even have Pay as you go?
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You want something like this. Caveat: I've not used it, so you'd have to read about the way the charges are applied.
As far as I know, all prepaid phones are for minutes only. Data is there, but if you are using it for email, it wont work. I used to have a VZW prepaid phone, and I believe I could access the web for a dollar each day I used it. So, you can most likely use a data connection, but not anything close to what you probably already use.
Hi,
This could possibly be the dumbest question you've ever heard asked, but.....
I work for a UK based company and one of our members of staff is on a long-term contract in the US - based in New York, looking for new business etc... She has a Touch Pro device - on a UK contract with a data package - that she uses to make calls, send/receive email (via our Exchange server in the UK) and is very concerned about the size of the phone bills she's been generating!!!
My question is this: can she buy a contract SIM from a US provider to use in the Touch Pro, or will she need to get a CDMA-type phone - whatever she ends up with, will need to talk to our Exchange server in the UK
I have no idea as to what options are available - and also which option is the most cost-effective. I know we're gonna get shafted on the data charges whichever way we go, but hopefully the phone calls to US numbers from a US phone will be considerably cheaper as they won't be classed as roaming.
Any suggestions you guys may have would be most welcome; I'm relying on the expertise of the XDA members in the US
Thanks in advance - and apologies again for the dumb question!
Mark.
Mark Crouch said:
Hi,
This could possibly be the dumbest question you've ever heard asked, but.....
I work for a UK based company and one of our members of staff is on a long-term contract in the US - based in New York, looking for new business etc... She has a Touch Pro device - on a UK contract with a data package - that she uses to make calls, send/receive email (via our Exchange server in the UK) and is very concerned about the size of the phone bills she's been generating!!!
My question is this: can she buy a contract SIM from a US provider to use in the Touch Pro, or will she need to get a CDMA-type phone - whatever she ends up with, will need to talk to our Exchange server in the UK
I have no idea as to what options are available - and also which option is the most cost-effective. I know we're gonna get shafted on the data charges whichever way we go, but hopefully the phone calls to US numbers from a US phone will be considerably cheaper as they won't be classed as roaming.
Any suggestions you guys may have would be most welcome; I'm relying on the expertise of the XDA members in the US
Thanks in advance - and apologies again for the dumb question!
Mark.
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Let me be the first to say there are no stupid questions....just stupid people who ask them....LOL and just kidding. Actually your thinking is right on track. If she has sim version of the Pro 2 then she can go ahead and get either t-mobile or AT&T. Either way when she leaves she will be required to pay an early termination fee. The package for AT&T completely unlimited is $99.00 but don't hold me to it. Also if she is using the UK version, no 3G for her, unfortunately, but if you read those who have the blackstone here in the US then you will see that Edge seems good enough for them. One more thing to consider is if she is in New York City, is all the wifi hotspots available. Those along with her unlimited plan should get her through the mess. T-mobile is the next option, but I don't use their service so no dice on that one.
Tell her to go to an AT&T store and also a T-mobile and find out what she can from each and then make a decision based on what her needs are.
I hope this helped a little.
Thanks for that - I'll take a look at the AT&T site and see what options are available for her. Looks like the phone/data are separate packages, but that's no problem; whatever she ends up with will be less than the last two bills we've had (about $1500USD a month ). Even the termination fee is "only" $175, so that won't hurt too much
Hey, thanks for the tip about the wi-fi - hadn't even considered that!! Are there a lot of AT&T wi-fi hotspots in the NYC area or is there just a lot of wi-fi generally (I ask because the AT&T data plans I've seen so far include access to their own hotspots).
Certainly some food for thought - I'll go away and digest it all
Many thanks,
Mark.
Mark Crouch said:
Thanks for that - I'll take a look at the AT&T site and see what options are available for her. Looks like the phone/data are separate packages, but that's no problem; whatever she ends up with will be less than the last two bills we've had (about $1500USD a month ). Even the termination fee is "only" $175, so that won't hurt too much
Hey, thanks for the tip about the wi-fi - hadn't even considered that!! Are there a lot of AT&T wi-fi hotspots in the NYC area or is there just a lot of wi-fi generally (I ask because the AT&T data plans I've seen so far include access to their own hotspots).
Certainly some food for thought - I'll go away and digest it all
Many thanks,
Mark.
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The touch pro in the US is called the Fuze, it is the only GSM Touch Pro available. Both US Touch Pros are CDMA ( Verizon and Sprint ). But since the hardware is the same I am sure that a european TP will work just fine on the AT$T network with an AT$T sim.
The unlimited calling package is $ 99/mo and the data package ( internet email, weather, MMS ....) is $30. Of course international calls are always extra. ( called Aruba last week to the tune of $12.50 for 15 min )
So $129 for unlimited calls, texts, and data to @4GB /mo.
You can also cut down the minutes package and save more considering all unused minutes from one month " rollover " into the next month. Nights and weekends are free and AT$T to AT$T calls are free.
Here is my package for 4 phones. TilT, iPhone, LG Vu and Samsung Propel.
59.99 +9.99+9.99+9.99= $86 for 900 shared minutes ( the kids rarely talk, just text, so we always have a good pile of rollover minutes left just in case someone gets " chatty " one month.
Data Tilt-30 ; iPhone-30 =$60 Unlimited Texts on all four phones = $30
So $ 176 for four phones, not bad I think ? ( better deals welcome )
Since you are not subsidizing the phone, no contract, no early termination fee. Hope this helps
OK, I think we're getting close......
Thanks for the responses; I think we're now armed with all the facts
I think she's been told to go to an AT&T store and get something sorted. Only problem (?) now is that she's decided she doesn't want the Touch Pro any more, so she'll be looking to get a new handset through AT&T too (our UK sales people had TP's, but hated them and now have the HTC Snap - think that's the way she wants to go too!!).
Cheers,
Mark.
Hi all,
I will be traveling to Jamaica soon and would like to be able to use my phone while there. At a minimum, I would like to at least be able to browse the web and check email. I currently have the unlimited data plan with Verizon. At first glance, it looks like they want to charge $129/mb. That's INSANE! At that rate, i'd be scared to even turn my phone on for fear it might accidently sync with exchange and download 20 meg of email. I've read some on this forum about unlocking the sim card so i can use the phone on another network. Should i consider that for this trip? What would i gain? What's involved? Just swap the sim card? Thanks in advance!
Call 611, and ask for global services. Tell them you want to unlock your phone because you want to use your phone with a different sim card in Jamaica. Then just buy a local SIM card for use with the phone. I don't know how the data works but that's probably your best bet.
FYI, VZ will only unlock if you have been a customer for 6 months or more in good standing.
i've been looking to do the same thing to avoid the $1:50/min roaming fee from sprint. i know digicel is the local service in jamaica. i've found a few vendors on the web that sell sim cards and time but still the fee for data can be still a bit high. i'm not sure if it's better to buy off the web before i get there or just hit a local provider when i hit the island. below are a few links i found to compare for buying the card and service time.
http://www.planetomni.com/SIM_INTL_passport_DTL.shtml
http://www.telestial.com/view_product.php?ID=LSIM-JM02
http://www.mrsimcard.com/s-digiceljam.html
http://www.rangeroamer.com/roaming-rates-start.aspx
Hey, my daughter wants a new pay as you go phone. We are with t mobile and she gets texting and calling. All data is wifi only! Her phone is slow and takes time to process. Can I get a phone from eBay or amazon and put her sim card in and continue with the same plan?
Thanks,
Rachael
rachaelslp said:
Hey, my daughter wants a new pay as you go phone. We are with t mobile and she gets texting and calling. All data is wifi only! Her phone is slow and takes time to process. Can I get a phone from eBay or amazon and put her sim card in and continue with the same plan?
Thanks,
Rachael
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I prefer craigslist. Phones are cheaper and you can ask the seller to meet you at a nearby T-Mobile store. Or at least take your SIM card with you and test prior to purchase. This will ensure the phone isn't stolen, carrier locked or incompatible prior to purchase.
Any unlocked GSM phone will fit your current needs. However, if you decide later to include a data plan it's best to be using a carrier model. Carrier Androids typically include only the 3/4g bands for their own network.
Hey, to test, do you just put the sim card in and try it?
Thanks!
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Hey, to test, do you just put the sim card in and try it?
Thanks!
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Yes, confirm with the seller before hand that this is what you require. If they say no, it'll save you a trip. Test as much functionality of the phone as you're able. Generally, if it looks to be in good shape you should have no problems. If it's beat up, test EVERYTHING.
Beware that there are overpriced phones on craigslist too. 10% off the average Buy It Now price on eBay is the most I'd pay.
Just post what kind of phone you are looking for and I can give you a ball park price of what you should pay.
more cheaper good smart phone in market at moment
So my girlfriend works at Verizon and just told me that even if you buy a phone at full retail you can't keep unlimited data. I wanted to start a discussion of everyone's thought on this and if this will make you move to a different provider or if you will still stay. (I will post more when she tells me more information about this)
I have the HTC one m8 and am content with this phone for the moment but as soon as I want a new one I think it might be time to move to a different provider. I find it unacceptable for a company to not let you keep your old plan when you pay full retail price for a phone.
i don;t understand USA providers but still i try to explain why
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I have the HTC one m8 and am content with this phone for the moment but as soon as I want a new one I think it might be time to move to a different provider. I find it unacceptable for a company to not let you keep your old plan when you pay full retail price for a phone.
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I will be sorry if i share whatever info on this will be of my knowledge. Well you all know there is long debate all over the world regarding net neutrality. Now you goona ask me why i am talking about is here. There is a reason for this . Well all those companies in the beginning dependent on calls and sms revenues. But as the penetration of data increased their voice and sms services are ate by Whatsapp and Skype or Viber like services. In countries like america the data speeds are so decent that one can talk flawlessly without worrying about slow data networks. Well now everybody will say me that what is special about if they provide such services as high data speeds, customer has to pay for them. Well american and other developed countries markets are very creative. When these problems arise they started rolling new plans. Well unlimited plans i think costs too much and it hurts the revenues and the unlimited user even if paid full amount of fees for plans still uses too much juice from the network. So i think this will happen some day. Carriers will keep on removing these full unlimited data plans. So better switch if you can.
and most important thing which i can think is that when you pay full price of the phone, you can unlock your device.. At that you are free to use whatever stuff you want to run on yor phone. So the service provider now can not force legally to use their predetermined crap installed on their phones.....