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I am sorry if the question has been mentioned before...how exactly do u get an airave..i keep hearing that it gives you full bars in your home..i get pretty low singals in my house and wondering what is the best way to get it...
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I am sorry if the question has been mentioned before...how exactly do u get an airave..i keep hearing that it gives you full bars in your home..i get pretty low singals in my house and wondering what is the best way to get it...
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Call sprint
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I wish it was that simple. I have the Epic. I bought my mother the Moment (she wanted that one) and I have the Sprint USB wireless internet. Well, my mother gets NO reception at home so I called to get a free Airave which many posted they have done. They told me I had to add another line and pay upfront $200. Can someone post exactly how they got the Airave for free? I pay for 3 lines plus TEP on both phones and $30 For Hotspot. Its rediculous the my mother has to heave her house to make an effen call. Thanks for any feedback
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I wish it was that simple. I have the Epic. I bought my mother the Moment (she wanted that one) and I have the Sprint USB wireless internet. Well, my mother gets NO reception at home so I called to get a free Airave which many posted they have done. They told me I had to add another line and pay upfront $200. Can someone post exactly how they got the Airave for free? I pay for 3 lines plus TEP on both phones and $30 For Hotspot. Its rediculous the my mother has to heave her house to make an effen call. Thanks for any feedback
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Get to the retentions dept, they'll give you one in a heartbeat for free.
so retention center is the way to go??
I just told them I am paying too much for my plan to have no service in my house. You need to have enough credit to get an additional line. It costs like a dollar and something for extra taxes a month but that is it. If you don't have good enough credit they will charge you a deposit or something. If you don't get it right away ask for a supervisor.
Maybe my experience will help you out. I called about the Airave and was told the same as you, that I would have to buy it for $200. I called back and talked to someone in technical assistance who then passed me on to retentions. They offered me the free Airave instantly. It was very easy to get once I explained the problem to them.
I have had some definite issues though with the airave. It constantly drops calls while I am using it. It does do a good job at boosting signal though. If you don't have a higher download speed through your internet provider though I believe it wont work as well and this may be the reason that i am getting dropped calls.
Anyways, try retentions and see what they can do for you.
Call 877-775-4886 and tell them you get no signal in your house on any of your phones, not just the one. This is a direct number too, no waiting or menus involved.
Thanks for all of the feedback guys. Its definately appreciated!
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Thanks for all of the feedback guys. Its definately appreciated!
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It literally was a 10 min call for me. Just complained about having a poor signal at home, didn't need a supervisor or retentions. Just be nice with the reps, they'll get you there.
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I just stated "nicely" (that is KEY!) that I hardly get any bars, ie 0 to 1 bars in my house. Not only that, but I have a small home and it is a rambler only 2 floors - my office is downstairs, my wifes office is upstairs - when I go upstairs I loss signal especially when I walk to the other end of thouse in the upper level.
So I actually have two Airaves - one upper level on one side of the house where my wifes office is and one in the lower level on the other side of the house. I also have two identical wireless N routers so each of us can have great wifi speeds.
BTW, I didn't pay for either of my Airaves or monthly fees - you can even look at Sprints coverage map where I live and it looks like I should get good signal - but if you zoom in, I live in a fricken doughnut hole - sheez, just my luck!
Also each of my Airaves are boosted to max signal - default is for a 5,000 sq ft house - mine are boosted to cover an 8,000 sq ft house.
My cell signal and wifi truly sucks in my home.
I came to Verizon from Sprint. Sprint gave me their version of the network extender for free because I have no land line and need to have a signal for emergency reasons and also, just because I like having a signal in the place I spend most of my time when I am paying for the service. I was wondering if Verizon ever gives out there Network Extender when you can't get a signal in your house. I can walk outside and have a great signal, but as soon as I walk through the door inside it goes out. I have dropped several calls and it is really annoying. If anyone has any info on how to get this network extender for free(or I would be willing to pay a deeply discounted price for it), let me know. Thanks.
I have one I don't need.. I will PM you.
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Sweet joshnichols189! I got your PM and PM'd back. BTW, I was born near Chicago, in a little ghetto city called Waukegan. I love Chi-town!
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I have one I don't need.. I will PM you.
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Very nice of you. VZW does not offer its version of Airave for free, unlike Sprint if it is determined that there is no signal at home.
Returned evo lte due to data dropouts and crap reception for the photon with hopes of getting the gs3. Will the gs3 have similar data issues due to the new 4g radios in these new sprint phones? So far the photon reception is insane.
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I think most people would agree that the Photon is well known among Sprint phones to be the champion when it comes to reception. If you're hoping for reception like it had in the GS3, I wouldn't hold your breath. I had the EVO LTE before the GS3 & the reception was about the same between the two. Samsung did do us a service in improving the radio slightly in the GS3 over the GS2 though. I get approximately 2-3 dBm better reception with my GS3 over my GS2 in the same spots. YMMV.
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As far as cdma Motorola has a patent that allows them superior radio quality. Does anyone know one that patent will expire? Lol
Should I stick it out with the photon and skip on the gs3?
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Dude, the SGS3 is the pinnacle of smartphone hardware you can own in the WORLD, regardless of network, right now. It is an amazing piece of technology. Like I said, if you expect to see reception like you do with the Photon, that's probably going to be a pipe dream. But I think you'd be crazy not to at least try it out. Am I biased? Yeah, mostly!
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Great time for a return. Verizon SGSIII should be out shortly, return that Photon, pick up that SGSIII should receive equal to +/- reception and you'll be in excellent condition. I couldn't do the EVO LTE, looking forward to Verizon, again :good:.
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Great time for a return. Verizon SGSIII should be out shortly, return that Photon, pick up that SGSIII should receive equal to +/- reception and you'll be in excellent condition. I couldn't do the EVO LTE, looking forward to Verizon, again :good:.
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As long as you can swing the limited data.
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Just got off the phone with best buy and according to them, I should get the gs3 right away since I preordered which should be in my 30 day return policy with best buy. Ill give it a shot and if I see the same poor reception as the evo lte, Ill go back to the photon. As far as going back to verizon, not happening, I just did an assumption of liability with some one on xda an gave up my unlimited. Couldn't justify spending 150 a month for three lines with only one smartphone, 700 minutes, and only 200 text per line. Now I'm spending about 165 for all three lines two of which are iphones for my wife an mother in law. On the 1500 data unlimited. Sprint in my area is fine for service and will only improve as they make network upgrades plus I should be grandfathered in my current plan if they ever decide to change policy. Again this is all speculation, not fact. Here's to hoping the gs3 doesn't drop data the way the beautifully designed evo lte did.
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Just got off the phone with best buy and according to them, I should get the gs3 right away since I preordered which should be in my 30 day return policy with best buy. Ill give it a shot and if I see the same poor reception as the evo lte, Ill go back to the photon. As far as going back to verizon, not happening, I just did an assumption of liability with some one on xda an gave up my unlimited. Couldn't justify spending 150 a month for three lines with only one smartphone, 700 minutes, and only 200 text per line. Now I'm spending about 165 for all three lines two of which are iphones for my wife an mother in law. On the 1500 data unlimited. Sprint in my area is fine for service and will only improve as they make network upgrades plus I should be grandfathered in my current plan if they ever decide to change policy. Again this is all speculation, not fact. Here's to hoping the gs3 doesn't drop data the way the beautifully designed evo lte did.
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I agree, Sprint ftw! Also, the EVO LTE is beautiful, but once you have the GS3 in hand I doubt you'll be disappointed from a design perspective. It's gorgeous & also more comfortable to hold IMHO. Hopefully the signal strength will be better for you, too! Good luck in your endeavor.
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I don't know maybe it was a fluke thing with being defective, like I said if the gs3 fails in that dept ill be back to the photon. This sucks!
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I have the evo lte currently and was thinking of getting the sgs3 also. I went into t-mobile store today to play with one and I wasn't exactly blown away by it. device looks odd because of the really rounded corners. I compared screen sizes and could barely see the difference. I still can't decide
I think both phones are excellent phones and the which one is better, is a silly argument. Ultimately both phones will tackle just about any task you throw at it and any performance differences will be minimal.
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I have the evo lte currently and was thinking of getting the sgs3 also. I went into t-mobile store today to play with one and I wasn't exactly blown away by it. device looks odd because of the really rounded corners. I compared screen sizes and could barely see the difference. I still can't decide
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Reason why I switch wasn't much cause I didn't like my Evo but more because sprint service really not good most of the time, I had to let it go but the GS3 is a really great device tho
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I had the evo lte and returned it due to poor reception and other issues. I've had much better results with the gs3. I also owned the photon before and while the gs3 is not quite as good as the photon, I'd say in 90% of areas I am in, there is no noticeable difference in reception.
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Reason why I switch wasn't much cause I didn't like my Evo but more because sprint service really not good most of the time, I had to let it go but the GS3 is a really great device tho
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my service is perfectly fine with the evo. wish I had better data speeds though :banghead: everything about evo is perfect for me lol. but I halfway wasn't to try a Samsung galaxy device. I'll just get both lol
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I don't know maybe it was a fluke thing with being defective, like I said if the gs3 fails in that dept ill be back to the photon. This sucks!
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Dav, you get what you pay for... I'm with Sprint and I put a pre-orders for 2 S3 with Verizon. I cant even load Google maps while on the train here in LI NY. IMO after Sprint went with the iPhone my speed went from awesome to pure garbage, yes, you get unlimited but what good does it make if you can't even stream a song without skip.
If you want to check how Sprint is doing where you live try check here network.sprint.com
on LI too! Ditched sprint all together, cant justify spending $225 for service thats barely there. Giving t mobile a shot and if that doesnt work, im going back to a pager and some pocket change for a payphone! Im still in my 14 day return period with sprint and was able to port my numbers over, got three lines with 1000 minutes unlimited text, 2gb high speed data with the unlimited slow 3g thing. went with the one s for myself and two nokia lumia 710's for my wife and mother in law at $145 a month. Anything above $150 is pushing it with theses greedy cell companies. Att wanted $200 for something similar to sprint and verizon is about $190. I know a few people with t mobile on LI that say service is fine.
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on LI too! Ditched sprint all together, cant justify spending $225 for service thats barely there. Giving t mobile a shot and if that doesnt work, im going back to a pager and some pocket change for a payphone! Im still in my 14 day return period with sprint and was able to port my numbers over, got three lines with 1000 minutes unlimited text, 2gb high speed data with the unlimited slow 3g thing. went with the one s for myself and two nokia lumia 710's for my wife and mother in law at $145 a month. Anything above $150 is pushing it with theses greedy cell companies. Att wanted $200 for something similar to sprint and verizon is about $190. I know a few people with t mobile on LI that say service is fine.
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So you got yourself a GS3 how you liking tmobile?
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Never got the gs3 and ended going one s
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Never got the gs3 and ended going one s
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Really? The one s is nice but after using galaxy nexus and evo my eyes would actually get tired after reading for while, that's why I changed and also some apps don't look as updated as the evo ones, like the mail and contacts, when you swype the bottom part in the contacts apps you don't get the cool animation, and the email app wouldn't display some stuff correctly, nice phone tho, really thin device
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Just wanted to know how many people are like me planning to purchased the Nexus 4
On T Mobile. Waited too long for Sprint to improved their signal strength. I live So Cal and still no LTE. I know T-Mobile has no LTE Till year, however i know their speed is a lot faster compared to Sprint
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Just wanted to know how many people are like me planning to purchased the Nexus 4
On T Mobile. Waited too long for Sprint to improved their signal strength. I live So Cal and still no LTE. I know T-Mobile has no LTE Till year, however i know their speed is a lot faster compared to Sprint
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I though nexus 4 had no lte.
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I know. But I believed their HSPA speed a lot faster then our wimax now
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The slow sprint data in Nor Cal got me frustrated too. I'm jumping ship to Tmobile.
Debating N4 vs Note 2
Speed test in my area:
Sprint average 150kbs (my phone)
Tmobile average 6MBS (cousins phone)
What would you do....
People always say "yo, I'm 'bout ta jump dis ship, who's coming??" I don't exactly understand it. Have you been having terrible service with sprint? Is the development just not the same? Granted, the Nexus 4 seems to be a very powerful device, but I'm just curious, because there has been a lot of "development is really slowing down" being thrown around, and yes, we have lost some development from some very good devs, but right now we have a lot of good things going on. This CM10 beta 2 is unbelievable. This feels like a knew phone.
**OR** I could be just completely out of line, I guess I'm just wondering why people are so interested in getting away from this device in particular.
WOW, maybe there's just a good connection is just in my area. 150kbps is terrible....
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People always say "yo, I'm 'bout ta jump dis ship, who's coming??" I don't exactly understand it. Have you been having terrible service with sprint? Is the development just not the same? Granted, the Nexus 4 seems to be a very powerful device, but I'm just curious, because there has been a lot of "development is really slowing down" being thrown around, and yes, we have lost some development from some very good devs, but right now we have a lot of good things going on. This CM10 beta 2 is unbelievable. This feels like a knew phone.
**OR** I could be just completely out of line, I guess I'm just wondering why people are so interested in getting away from this device in particular.
WOW, maybe there's just a good connection is just in my area. 150kbps is terrible....
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I kinda feel the same way, I think this device is getting better and better, but....that $300 price tag is enticing, but....no swappable battery. So no dice LG and Google, no dice. Waiting on the S4. I need a quantum leap between phones, I think the s2 to s4 might be that and I've had this since launch day.
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the epic Touch is one of the best phone i used. i guess just wanted a new phone and test out the service of a new carrier. $350 for N4 is not a bad price and with no contract with Tmobile plans even better
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People always say "yo, I'm 'bout ta jump dis ship, who's coming??" I don't exactly understand it. Have you been having terrible service with sprint? Is the development just not the same? Granted, the Nexus 4 seems to be a very powerful device, but I'm just curious, because there has been a lot of "development is really slowing down" being thrown around, and yes, we have lost some development from some very good devs, but right now we have a lot of good things going on. This CM10 beta 2 is unbelievable. This feels like a knew phone.
**OR** I could be just completely out of line, I guess I'm just wondering why people are so interested in getting away from this device in particular.
WOW, maybe there's just a good connection is just in my area. 150kbps is terrible....
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Or maybe because people just like new shiny things lol. It's natural.
And as mentioned earlier, $300 price tag with no contract.., not to mention a premium Nexus device? That's a no brainer. I won't be jumping ship, 'cause I'm tied down in my contract with Sprint until June 2013. Although if I had the opportunity, I'd probably do it. If you don't like the service/phone, sell phone, take a small loss, and go to another carrier. Simple.
I am. I'm tired of Sprint's slow 3g data and inconsistent wimax.
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I have an S3 w/Sprint and a S2 w/TMobile and I left for the exact same reasons.... speed. Believe me guys you dont need "LTE" what you need is faster data and I stay over 8mbps and have peaked near 20mbs on ocassion. More than enough for whatever it is you are doing. They can label it how they want HSPA, LTE, Wimax but all I care about is numbers and 8mbps+ are great numbers for me.
Jumping to TMobile where you can be online make calls and tether at the same damn time....:good:
Also on prepaid $70 flat a month
My bad oh yea NExus 4 no contract no brainer since if you dont like the phone your can sell it and get something else and slide the sim card in... If you are jumping go prepaid at first
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I have an S3 w/Sprint and a S2 w/TMobile and I left for the exact same reasons.... speed. Believe me guys you dont need "LTE" what you need is faster data and I stay over 8mbps and have peaked near 20mbs on ocassion. More than enough for whatever it is you are doing. They can label it how they want HSPA, LTE, Wimax but all I care about is numbers and 8mbps+ are great numbers for me.
Jumping to TMobile where you can be online make calls and tether at the same damn time....:good:
Also on prepaid $70 flat a month
My bad oh yea NExus 4 no contract no brainer since if you dont like the phone your can sell it and get something else and slide the sim card in... If you are jumping go prepaid at first
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I could get by just fine on the $30/month plan *unlimited text, 100min, unlimited web*. I barely use 100mins a month currently on Sprint. I'm also sure there are ways to use google voice to make call over data instead.
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/monthly-4g-plans
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I have an S3 w/Sprint and a S2 w/TMobile and I left for the exact same reasons.... speed. Believe me guys you dont need "LTE" what you need is faster data and I stay over 8mbps and have peaked near 20mbs on ocassion. More than enough for whatever it is you are doing. They can label it how they want HSPA, LTE, Wimax but all I care about is numbers and 8mbps+ are great numbers for me.
Jumping to TMobile where you can be online make calls and tether at the same damn time....:good:
Also on prepaid $70 flat a month
My bad oh yea NExus 4 no contract no brainer since if you dont like the phone your can sell it and get something else and slide the sim card in... If you are jumping go prepaid at first
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So T-Mobile doesn't throttle you even on their prepaid? Idk I use alot of data as to me my phone is my mini PC/laptop that's another reason why I'm getting the note 2 just not sure if its going to be with sprint even tho lte is being tested here in Miami.
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I could get by just fine on the $30/month plan *unlimited text, 100min, unlimited web*. I barely use 100mins a month currently on Sprint. I'm also sure there are ways to use google voice to make call over data instead.
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/monthly-4g-plans
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Yes there are apps on the market 1 being GrooveIP that can handle your request. To me for speed and the ability to do things in 2012-2013 you need faster speeds. I now run Plex Server from my house - no problems Slingbox from my house - no problems and anything else I want.... good upload speeds at home and fast internet on phone = pure bliss :good::good:
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So T-Mobile doesn't throttle you even on their prepaid? Idk I use alot of data as to me my phone is my mini PC/laptop that's another reason why I'm getting the note 2 just not sure if its going to be with sprint even tho lte is being tested here in Miami.
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I am down here as well and had to do it. I got a S2 rooted it running CM10 and I stream from phone to tablet while using my Slingbox so the kids can watch Nick at Night or Disney Channel either way it streams great. Also if OMGFast comes a knocking at your house by all means get 50 dl and 5 up for $40 a month...
My bad thread getting derailed.... blame me but just trying to help some of you out. Its $74 w/tax up to 5gb then throttle but I am right at that every month. Its like $80 plus tax for contract unlimited I believe
I jumped ship to the nexus s 4g lols
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I am considering jumping ship from sprint their 3g is getting slower and slower .Got wimax phone but never got wimax even though it supposed to be deployed in few months after I got my phone .
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You guys must be in areas were Tm gets good service. It's crap in northern VA yeah faster speeds but half the service I can't do it. Plus for $155 and some change, 4 phones and unlimited everything I'm sticking with sprint.
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People always say "yo, I'm 'bout ta jump dis ship, who's coming??" I don't exactly understand it. Have you been having terrible service with sprint? Is the development just not the same? Granted, the Nexus 4 seems to be a very powerful device, but I'm just curious, because there has been a lot of "development is really slowing down" being thrown around, and yes, we have lost some development from some very good devs, but right now we have a lot of good things going on. This CM10 beta 2 is unbelievable. This feels like a knew phone.
**OR** I could be just completely out of line, I guess I'm just wondering why people are so interested in getting away from this device in particular.
WOW, maybe there's just a good connection is just in my area. 150kbps is terrible....
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This phones getting pretty old, many of us (myself included) got the phone in release day, with a new nexus unlocked for 300 bucks with a quad core and 2gb of ram who can say no?
I'm planning on getting solevi (sp?) with tmobile, sounds like a pretty good deal. Can't wait to see how development goes on the n4!
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I am also going to wait for SGS4 gonna be one epic phone! Trying so hard not to upgrade to sgs3 or the note 2 >_< MUST RESIST!!!!!!!!
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You guys must be in areas were Tm gets good service. It's crap in northern VA yeah faster speeds but half the service I can't do it. Plus for $155 and some change, 4 phones and unlimited everything I'm sticking with sprint.
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How r u paying 155 and some change for 4 phones?!?!? Mine is 225 for 4 phones. 3 smart , 1 flip phone
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How r u paying 155 and some change for 4 phones?!?!? Mine is 225 for 4 phones. 3 smart , 1 flip phone
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It was $70 for the first $20 for the next phones 3 and 4 are $10 each ( $110) plus $40 for smart phones $10 each. Plus state taxes very each month $5 to $10 so $155 sometimes $160 and more depending on how many apps we buy.
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I have this case: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FJJ38HY/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and a pack of these protectors: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EPLT8O4/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I am returning my phone to Google :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying: because T mobile sucks in my area.
GONE
I'll take them
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I'll take them
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Great, enjoy! But not too much, because I want to keep this phone so bad :crying:
10$ is a joke
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I have this case: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FJJ38HY/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and a pack of these protectors: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EPLT8O4/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I am returning my phone to Google :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying: because T mobile sucks in my area. Just give me $5 each for shipping, $10 for both and I'll send them to their new home.
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The only carrier that the nexus 5 won't work for is Verizon. The phone has a cdma radio which works with sprint, and the gsm will work with att as well as T-Mobile. Most discount carriers resell sprint or att service. So, unless your only choice for carrier is Verizon, I don't see why you must return the phone.
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10$ is a joke
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No, the joke is me GIVING AWAY stuff I paid over $30 for, and you coming in here acting like I'm a thief. So sorry if I don't want to shell out even more money to pay for packing and shipping.
Go troll somewhere else please.
Bleys43 said:
The only carrier that the nexus 5 won't work for is Verizon. The phone has a cdma radio which works with sprint, and the gsm will work with att as well as T-Mobile. Most discount carriers resell sprint or att service. So, unless your only choice for carrier is Verizon, I don't see why you must return the phone.
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Trust me, I've explored all options. If my house was about 100 meters north I'd have service (right behind a big hill), but Verizon is the only carrier where I get a steady signal.
There are alternatives. While at home you could go on Wi-Fi and use Line2 . you could use sprint or att and a cellular extender. When I am home I just forward my calls to my line 2 number and problem solved.
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There are alternatives. While at home you could go on Wi-Fi and use Line2 . you could use sprint or att and a cellular extender. When I am home I just forward my calls to my line 2 number and problem solved.
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Same here. In my house, I have tried every carrier, and even Verizon doesn't give me a signal. Walk a few feet outside, and signal is fine. It's like I live in a Faraday cage. I have Google voice forward calls to my land line, and I also use groove IP app to use my cell over Wi-Fi.
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Same here. In my house, I have tried every carrier, and even Verizon doesn't give me a signal. Walk a few feet outside, and signal is fine. It's like I live in a Faraday cage. I have Google voice forward calls to my land line, and I also use groove IP app to use my cell over Wi-Fi.
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I can empathize with you, unfortunately the groove ip solution is not a longterm viable solution. As was stated sometime around the release of 4.4 it was mentioned that in may of 2014 applications like groove ip will cease to function due to changes that will be carried out by google. The devs of groove have mentioned this as well. I'd urge you to take it up with your carrier, if you are convincing enough you should be able to get them to install a network range extender especially if your residence is within their network coverage area.
Just a friendly fyi
- Cheers
Line 2 is better then the groove solution and won't stop working.