Fake roaming - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989

Is it possible to make my phone think that it is roaming?
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trying to get out of your contract this way wont work......tmobile is already aware of the threats people are using as roaming capping data.....in a unlimited data plan...contracts states thete allowed to make changes within..sucks.....

Just find a dead spot on there coverage map and say ur moving there since they can't provide service they have to terminate ur contract
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i tried that as well...they will need a bill to verify your address....lol...and they told me you should have checked the coverage map when signing co tract...these tmobile guys wont let u loose unless your deceased .....

Fuuuuh that sucks that's why I don't like contracts
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Start a series of dialogs with customer service regarding dropped calls and terrible service signal. Call each day for a week or so, eventually they will "pass it to the engineers" and you can still call and complain. After a week or two file a case with the Better Business Bureau. They will ask you what you want them to do, just tell them you want out without the ETF. Worked for me.
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avarize said:
Start a series of dialogs with customer service regarding dropped calls and terrible service signal. Call each day for a week or so, eventually they will "pass it to the engineers" and you can still call and complain. After a week or two file a case with the Better Business Bureau. They will ask you what you want them to do, just tell them you want out without the ETF. Worked for me.
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I guess that's what I will have to do.: I have already called about that maybe four or five times and nothing. I think you're right and that in should file with bbb. Reason I want out is because I am moving to a crappy coverage area and frikin tmo keeps charging me $100 more than what I should be paying. Att gives me that same plan, but for half the price.
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T-Mobile on a contract blows balls, I always had other charges on my plan :/ I complained and they didn't do much
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I have a need some advise ?

I dropped my phone outside Walmart the other day and now a day later my vibrate isnt working do I need to take it in or wat i should do ?
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Physical damage (done by you dropping it) is not covered under the warranty. Your only choices are to pay the insurance deductible (if you have insurance), or buy another evo on ebay or somewhere.
Dude said it all.
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Hey man,
Yes It sucks vibrate doesnt work but it might be easier and cheaper just to live with it till you get an upgrade! Now if you have TEP, you will have to pay the deductible because you broke it yourself, if you are rooted that means unrooting of course! but besides that you really dont have any options.
Thanks guys Im just gonna wait till the ltes come out beside this phone is tuff Cuzco this is like the forth time I've dropped it on concrete.
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What did you do the other 3x
If you were on verizon, it would be a simple phone call..
"hi.. my vibrate stopped working.. no clue why.."
"ok sir.. we will have a replacement out to you tomorrow".
Done.
Oh, and its "advice"
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Serinety said:
If you were on verizon, it would be a simple phone call..
"hi.. my vibrate stopped working.. no clue why.."
"ok sir.. we will have a replacement out to you tomorrow".
Done.
Oh, and its "advice"
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Yeah but verizon rapes you in the long run..its not worth getting a kiss on the cheek when they're doin you from behind. Id stick with sprint...glad I'm on sprint wouldn't want any other phone service.
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Big Goron said:
Yeah but verizon rapes you in the long run..its not worth getting a kiss on the cheek when they're doin you from behind. Id stick with sprint...glad I'm on sprint wouldn't want any other phone service.
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I dunno.. I get 1400 min a month, 10 unlimited min numbers I can call, unlimited text, and truly unlimited data , 2 phones , for 160 a month. My buddy on att has a similar plan. And pays about the same.. its really not that bad. It's not like att is half price or something.
Oh you said sprint.. they have good plans.. but their network could use work. There is no comparison between vzw 4gLTE and sprints WiMAX.
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Verizons data is not truly unlimited even if you were grandfathered in go over 10-20gb in a month and watch those 25c a mb overages rack up
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Serinety said:
I dunno.. I get 1400 min a month, 10 unlimited min numbers I can call, unlimited text, and truly unlimited data , 2 phones , for 160 a month. My buddy on att has a similar plan. And pays about the same.. its really not that bad. It's not like att is half price or something.
Oh you said sprint.. they have good plans.. but their network could use work. There is no comparison between vzw 4gLTE and sprints WiMAX.
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You can't compare the two...
LTE is an evolution of 3g where as wimax is basicly a highspeed broadband wireless network ie your home wifi over the states. Obviously you know which will win but for the price sprint is still better. Last time I was on vzw I paid 250$ month for two phones and the cheapest plan they had now paying that for unlimited for 2 4g phones and 2 other 3g phones.
Done and over...this isn't who is the best wireless carrier this is about "advice" on what steps should be taken to get a phone that was dropped replaced/fixed.
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dude
if there is no physical damage showing their is no need to tell sprint that you dropped the phone, just tell them the vibrate stopped working and see what they can do for you(if you have insurance) or not?!
Its likely hardware, as you are probably aware. You could give it a good shake. My evo stopped working, I took it apart and air cleaned the board and put it back together. I replaced the battery and havent an issue since.

what keeps you with sprint

hey everyone..what keeps you with sprint!? the unlimited data and any mobile is great, but the data speeds and lack of 4g or LTE are kind of annoying...so what keeps y'all with sprint?! I Love the aformentioned perks, but I think verizon 4g lte in my area may tempt me to switch
Well I created a new plan with sprint [was on parents' plan] and I could have went anywhere. I went with sprint cuz of the data prices, and the overall price wasn't bad. Not gona go to at&t and verizon and get raped with data. Also LTE coming to my area is supposed to be heavy, so we will see.
Its cheaper then the other carriers. I get full signal on sprint everywhere I go in my area. It actually has unlimited data
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Well im almost done with sprint persknally. I have bad service at home and at work. My home wifi network makes it somewhat bearable.
Whats keeping me on sprint right now is the future unlimited LTE.
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Yeah...I hear all the replies!! Unlimited is key for me too...especially the any mobile as I use my phone for work. But the speed and lack of network development bug the hell out of me
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The unlimited plan.....hands down!! My wife and I both, have never even been able to use 4G after 3 yrs with Sprint!!
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Ive never seen 4g on my evo 4g either since launch day!! Sad would be cool to use 4g on the "so called EVO 4G" should just be called the EVO...
Well, my parents pay for that. So I don't exactly worry, I only get to see 4G maybe once every 6 months, but my areas getting LTE.
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There plan prices are much better than the others, but it is the unlimited data and minutes that are a plus for me.
There prices, when it comes to customer service they are the best. This only carrier I stayed longer then any other carrier.
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Living in KC I get GREAT service and Unlimited. NOTHING and I mean NOTHING is worth losing that. If All Carriers did what AT&T and Verizon do then I would just not own Cellphones or any other device anymore.
I saved over $90 /month coming to sprint from Verizon and data / phone coverage is great in Philadelphia. I never drop calls
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Thanks guys! Great discussion. I will likely stick with sprint for all reasons mentioned...they are all my pros ...just wish I could get some 4g hahah.
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bigbear6708 said:
Thanks guys! Great discussion. I will likely stick with sprint for all reasons mentioned...they are all my pros ...just wish I could get some 4g hahah.
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4G, ha!!! i only turn it on to download ROMs faster. thing is a battery killer on every device on every carrier, not missing much
Haven't used 4g in months. When I do use it I get full bars of signal
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Ha ha ha...that's right! Not sure if my areas even getting the LTE...but normal day to day service is ok.
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traesnaidensdad said:
Ha ha ha...that's right! Not sure if my areas even getting the LTE...but normal day to day service is ok.
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This was meant as a reply for an earlier post....should just be called EVO...
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I also like their customer service, I went in to buy a zagg shield for my NS4G and the worker there offered to take 50% off out of nowhere, originally $40.
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15 years of loyalty to a company Carries a lot of weight when you know how to get the right person on the phone. for me no other provider can offer services products or discounts that can compare to a company rewarding your loyalty. Almost left a few years Ago when if seemed I could never talk to an American ( no offense intended ). Sprint has really done a 135° turn since then. Not quite there yet but doing better.
Pocket posted sorry....
Price
Unlimited Data
Call ANY cell on ANY network without a BS fee
Ease of modifing plan without being charged out the ass
EVO line of course
Plan options
Good signal
4G
Minutes
Free roaming
Free nights and weekends
Unlimted texting
Unlimited MMS

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Can an admin please delete this.
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How about instead you leave sprint? If you dont get good coverage then why would you come to sprint in the first place. The low signals and wifi scanning for long periods of time leech the hell out of batteries.
I hope you don't roam on Verizon's network because in the end you're screwing loyal sprint customers.
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dmonger11b said:
Hello everyone I've been trolling these forums for many years and could have swore I registered but guess I didn't but I digress. I just joined Sprint and activated an OG Evo that I picked up earlier and since I didn't buy a phone I am able to get a new phone at a discounted price obviously. But I am torn at the moment I am running Sprint lovers rom at the moment and after maybe 3-4 hours of listening to music my battery is all but dead. I have my brightness turned down and the screen filter app to kill my backlight on the function buttons per a suggestion from another thread. Is the battery just that bad in the Evo? And if so I'll be looking to grab either the LTE, SG3 or the new nexus but they all have downside that turn me off. The LTE reported to have poor battery life and an removable battery, the G3 from what I've heard has signal strength issues and unless someone can point me to the EPST.apk so I can use Verizon prl's until I move to a better coverage zone that's potentially a big issue and the Nexus is reported to have worse battery life than the LTE so I.figured.I'd turn to the experts and get some opinions thanks everyone
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Sprint is great man but they are taking down towers for a bit to put up faster smooth connections
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Yeah I've had Sprint before about five years ago. But that still doesnt answer my questions though
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dmonger11b said:
Yeah I've had Sprint before about five years ago. But that still doesnt answer my questions though
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I'm not gonna help you do something against sprints policies.
But here's what I will tell you. Stay on wifi as much as possible and turn it off when your not connected
Turn 3g off unless needed if you don't get a good signal.
Call sprint and tell them your getting bad signal yada yada yada they'll send you an airave.
If you really want good battery life then check out the link below and follow the instructions step by step.
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Yeah I already told Sprint that even though two telesales reps and their coverage map showed I had good coverage I am roaming constantly and the supervisor I spoke with had me switch to the $99 plan for the next two months until I move to a better coverage area. But thank you for the guide on battery life
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And I am staying with Sprint because I will not go back to Verizon or US cellular and those are the only CDMA carriers around me except metropcs. I am in no way trying to screw Sprint or any customers I actually like sprint and have no real complaints about their data speeds or lack of LTE like it seems several people do so I plan on dealing with the fact I am roaming when I am at my house and use Sprint's tower when I go to work. At least until about the tailend of September when I leave this gods forsaken place
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Can one of the admins delete this for me please or direct me how to do it myself please?
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Does att block imei?

I have been chatting with this girl on Craig list who wants to get rid of her sgs3 to help pay for an iphone later this week....
I know all the sprint / tmobile phones on Craig list eventually are blocked for non payment / reported stolen...
To my understanding att doesn't care about this stuff... At least last year the un didn't..
Is that still the case? Don't want to get this good deal on a phone just to have to unlock and sell it again..
Want to buy it for my sister
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Yes at&t now DOES block imeis. Ask her to meet at a store to confirm the device is legit.
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They do indeed imei block now.
No they dont i know this for a fact i have 3 broken contract phones and they all work they would rather have money from prepaid service then all that ****
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JB calhoun said:
No they dont i know this for a fact i have 3 broken contract phones and they all work they would rather have money from prepaid service then all that ****
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Actually yes att does block imeis for stolen devices. I work for them and it just came out. Its called blocklisting. Will not work on att and if you put an att sim in it it will suspend your service.
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Justinfedor said:
Actually yes att does block imeis for stolen devices. I work for them and it just came out. Its called blocklisting. Will not work on att and if you put an att sim in it it will suspend your service.
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What if somebody opens an att account.. Sells their phone on Craig list and stops payments to it.. Will att block the phone they got with the contract?
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Just meet up at the store make the purchase there. If the seller is unwilling to go there then tell them to screw off. They will have security cameras all over the place so there is evidence that this person is selling you the phone; and you will also have a witness that this is taking place so if later they claim that they never sold it to you and it was in fact stolen then you have some evidence in your corner. Legally speaking nothing is concrete but you have to think as litigious as possible because scum is everywhere.
And if you want to get really ridiculous you could type up a document stating that they will in fact pay in full the remainder of the contract and/or pay any fees necessary to keep "the specific ImeI" from being blocked from att service. You would have to have them sign it in front of a witness and a notary. If I were spending more than 400 bucks I would get this ridiculous. Then if you have to take them to small claims court this contract will be as good as any other contract and any judge worth a damn will force them to pay the damages.
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waiters said:
What if somebody opens an att account.. Sells their phone on Craig list and stops payments to it.. Will att block the phone they got with the contract?
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Att only blocks if the owner calls and reports it stolen and contacts device blocklist speciality group.
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Has anyone ever used a tmobile mobile signal booster

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I have one.
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How much did you pay for it and how well does it work?
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How much did you pay for it and how well does it work?
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T-Mobile provided it for free actually. And it works good as long as you can find a place in your house that can pull at least 2 bars of service. It turns that 2 bars into full service on your phone. Only problem is that it doesn't work for lte....only 4g
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ddizzy81 said:
T-Mobile provided it for free actually. And it works good as long as you can find a place in your house that can pull at least 2 bars of service. It turns that 2 bars into full service on your phone. Only problem is that it doesn't work for lte....only 4g
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I have one, actually get better coverage by placing the window unit near my interior door to my condo. The coverage unit is actually by a window..
I think the rep misunderstood me.. I was perplexed because LTE speeds dropped by 2/3rds over the span of a few feet (and SNR dropped drastically, no clue why) which is why I actually wanted one.
It's a good device no wires or cords. Pricey but T-Mobile sent me one.
ddizzy81 said:
T-Mobile provided it for free actually. And it works good as long as you can find a place in your house that can pull at least 2 bars of service. It turns that 2 bars into full service on your phone. Only problem is that it doesn't work for lte....only 4g
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What'd you do to get it? Complain about poor reception until they just gave it up?
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Interested aswell.
Thanks for the great input everyone.I didn't pay anything for it.
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Thanks for this thread! Did you go into the store to get it or did you get it from them online?
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What'd you do to get it? Complain about poor reception until they just gave it up?
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Yes I had bad service at my house....and asked about the booster...and they set me up and shipped it...no problems.
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ddizzy81 said:
Yes I had bad service at my house....and asked about the booster...and they set me up and shipped it...no problems.
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When did you do this?
I know they used to make you sign a new 2 year agreement to get the booster, but obviously T Mobile did away with all that contract BS.
Did you get this thing this year after they ended contracts? If so were there any catches? (A deposit on the device or something?)
Skipjacks said:
When did you do this?
I know they used to make you sign a new 2 year agreement to get the booster, but obviously T Mobile did away with all that contract BS.
Did you get this thing this year after they ended contracts? If so were there any catches? (A deposit on the device or something?)
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I did it about a year ago. And I mean my contract was never renewed. It ended probably like 5 months after I received the booster. All u have to pay for is shipping which is like 5 bucks but in my case they waived because of the horrible service I had. No catches as far as I can see
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OK so
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Boosters are no longer available for tmobile! They will tell you to use wifi calling I have tried and they no longer offer the booster program.
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OK so I called T Mobile customer service. Just press a bunch of 0000000000 until you get a live person. Make sure you have all the information for the account. SSC number an name of account holder. Let them talk an just say "Hi yea I'm calling because my phone when on WiFi works fine but when I turn WiFi off I have no 4G an only one bar." Let them talk an just keep stressing that off WiFi your phone drops calls, people sound like a robot etc. Let them say whatever but make sure you bring up the signal booster! You could say well in my friends house he has a T mobile signal booster I don't know what you call it but he said it made his signal better." Their going to be like oh yea blah blah let the person talk he or she will say she has to transfer you to tech say okay be polite. Wait for tech to answer you an repeat the whole story again to the tech. He or she may ask you to turn WiFi calling of to test signal just pretend you did an say you have no 4G an one or two bars of service. He or she will tell you okay let me check if we can get one out to you. They check say yea you qualify an give it to you for free!! But I had to pay 7.00 dollars for S&H.
Just be polite.
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OK so I called T Mobile customer service. Just press a bunch of 0000000000 until you get a live person. Make sure you have all the information for the account. SSC number an name of account holder. Let them talk an just say "Hi yea I'm calling because my phone when on WiFi works fine but when I turn WiFi off I have no 4G an only one bar." Let them talk an just keep stressing that off WiFi your phone drops calls, people sound like a robot etc. Let them say whatever but make sure you bring up the signal booster! You could say well in my friends house he has a T mobile signal booster I don't know what you call it but he said it made his signal better." Their going to be like oh yea blah blah let the person talk he or she will say she has to transfer you to tech say okay be polite. Wait for tech to answer you an repeat the whole story again to the tech. He or she may ask you to turn WiFi calling of to test signal just pretend you did an say you have no 4G an one or two bars of service. He or she will tell you okay let me check if we can get one out to you. They check say yea you qualify an give it to you for free!! But I had to pay 7.00 dollars for S&H.
Just be polite.
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Awesome. :good:
If that doesn't work you can buy the device on eBay too for between $100 and $200. There are plenty of them on there right now.
What I don't know is if it will work properly or if T Mobile has to register it and authenticate it first.
Skipjacks said:
Awesome. :good:
If that doesn't work you can buy the device on eBay too for between $100 and $200. There are plenty of them on there right now.
What I don't know is if it will work properly or if T Mobile has to register it and authenticate it first.
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No they don't need to authenticate it. It works for any T-Mobile phone in the range of the booster. Not just yours
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I got a booster not very long ago, but maybe it's because I have been with T-Mobile for over 12 years. I don't think so, tho. I did have problems getting reception from my house which is 175 meters from a tower and just get 0 to 1 bar of signal indoors. I have to walk outside nearly a mile to get full service and LTE so I was in a bad situation. After a number of calls to a rep at T-mo I did get someone to ship to me free a "Booster" it only gets 1-2 bars from the best place in the house and provides me a connection elsewhere in the house, but i didn't have reception before and I do using the booster so bottom line, it works. Be aware, It DOES NOT give any help with the LTE signals. The only thing about using the booster that really made any difference is that I can use the telephone and make calls, where I couldn't before. For internet usage, I connect to my computer's wireless network.
If you are trying to get one for free just call an read my other post. They still do give them out for free all you have to pay is a 6-7 dollar shipping an handling.
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bobolinko said:
I got a booster not very long ago, but maybe it's because I have been with T-Mobile for over 12 years. I don't think so, tho. I did have problems getting reception from my house which is 175 meters from a tower and just get 0 to 1 bar of signal indoors. I have to walk outside nearly a mile to get full service and LTE so I was in a bad situation. After a number of calls to a rep at T-mo I did get someone to ship to me free a "Booster" it only gets 1-2 bars from the best place in the house and provides me a connection elsewhere in the house, but i didn't have reception before and I do using the booster so bottom line, it works. Be aware, It DOES NOT give any help with the LTE signals. The only thing about using the booster that really made any difference is that I can use the telephone and make calls, where I couldn't before. For internet usage, I connect to my computer's wireless network.
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That's right I pay $6.80 for shipping. Mine will be here Tuesday I will give feedback after I receive mine.
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