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Straight Talk BYOP Working with locked SGS2

Just wanted to jump in, and let anyone know, that my locked to tmobile SG2 running Dark Slide works 100% with Straight Talk's new Bring Your Own Phone.
I even ported my number, took 4 hours for everything including data to be working 100%, and I am still getting 4G speeds.
And my phone is still locked to tmobile.
Hope this helps.

Wait you still get 4g? How? Straight talk doesn't offer any 4g plans.
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what kind speed are u getting? i might dump my tmobile once i get the unlock code from them

hunterhp said:
Wait you still get 4g? How? Straight talk doesn't offer any 4g plans.
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ST uses Tmo, or ATT towers, so when I ordered my sim, I specified I had a TMO-Compatable phone.
Lt.Tealc said:
what kind speed are u getting? i might dump my tmobile once i get the unlock code from them
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Mines still locked to TMO, no need to unlock.

U sure ur getting 4g speeds? I thought we could only get edge speeds w ST?!
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Please be kind enough to post a speed test

I'm a little n00b at straight talk, but do they offer unlimited data or something?

Sorry, Ive been busy.
Average results for speed....
Now, keep in mind, im in the middle of nowhere in north texas, so standing in the living room might get better than going outside, or 3 feet to the left..
Down Up
.77 .62
1.21 .98
.82 .67
6.90 1.38
6.20 3.21
5.33 1.16
.88 .38
6.55 3.44
so, it is all over the place, but then again I am a 1000 miles from nowhere, next time I go to say, Mkinney, or even the Plano area, Ill probably get the 21+ speeds. Also, I flashed the Blaze Modem, switched to the WCDMA settings, just kinda messing around for now to see what I may get, Ive never really monitored my speeds while on TMO, phone is always connected wifi at home, and even then, ill use my tablet, so data doesnt matter to me.
Voice and SMS/MMS are flawless, and that matters to me.

So can the phone roam on att towers?
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I'm on ST with an unlocked t989 using att towers.. can post tests later its 4g as well
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Zoen22 said:
I'm on ST with an unlocked t989 using att towers.. can post tests later its 4g as well
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That's awesome, I might have to switch to straight talk.
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I prefer my unlimited 4G 100 calling minutes unlimited texting for $30 tmobile plan

Tynen said:
I prefer my unlimited 4G 100 calling minutes unlimited texting for $30 tmobile plan
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I've been reading at the Howard forums and a lot of folks are saying they get unlimited data even at 4g speeds. I'm gonna order the sim and try it out
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hunterhp said:
I've been reading at the Howard forums and a lot of folks are saying they get unlimited data even at 4g speeds. I'm gonna order the sim and try it out
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I plan on making the switch as well, I actually talked to them last night and the lady told me that all I have to do is just order the sim for Tmobile. Can't wait to see if this is just as good as Tmobile.
"Cocaine Is One Hell Of A Drug" You Know I Keep That White Girl

I'm happy with it so far, going from 220.00 a month for 2 lines to under 100.00 makes me happy.
However, wife's G2X has no data connection, gonna have to spend some time on her phone tonight.
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Quick question, are you still able to tether?
My White ICS

I heard they only give you about 3gb of data but I'm considering it now since they have unlimited everything for $45 and I have had a tendency to eat my 100 minutes these past two months.
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I just ported my number tonight. I gave up lte for a 45 a month plan. I switched to att in 08 for the iphone 3g. I paid 70 unlimited talk, 30 unlimited data, 5 for 200 texts add taxes around 120. 120×12=1440 a year opposed to 45×12=540. That's a 900 savings a yr. I can buy a phone with no contract with what I save. I'll give up lte speed for 900, I still get 4g with around 2-3 mbps download and 1 mbps upload. I'm on wifi at home and even if I do a little tethering on my cm9 touchpad at work I wont go over straight talks watchful eyes for people who have 4-10 gb of data usage a month. I definitely broke the att shackles tonight and have no complaints. Even if someone has to pay back early termination fees you have to do the math and see if you're still saving over a year or two. 1440 a year ×2= 2880; 540×2= 1080 for 2 years of a contract I will have saved 1800.
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ptclik85 said:
Quick question, are you still able to tether?
My White ICS
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Yes, as long as your phone can. BUT, they don't allow it and I've read they have cut services off for people who rack up 4-10 gb of data usage a month.
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jonathan3579 said:
I heard they only give you about 3gb of data but I'm considering it now since they have unlimited everything for $45 and I have had a tendency to eat my 100 minutes these past two months.
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I would say go for it.
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AT&T 4g data or is regular data fine?

New to the gnex here. I did some searching and found some threads about switching the normal data plan that most of our ATT phones get stuck with over to the 4g hspa+ plans. It looks like a bit of a pain since I don't know anyone with a 4g phone to swap sim cards into (I do still have my iPhone 4s but not sure if att will fall for me giving them that imie to add back onto the account). So my question is: is it really worth it to have my data plans switched?
Thanks!!
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Bigjim1488 said:
New to the gnex here. I did some searching and found some threads about switching the normal data plan that most of our ATT phones get stuck with over to the 4g hspa+ plans. It looks like a bit of a pain since I don't know anyone with a 4g phone to swap sim cards into (I do still have my iPhone 4s but not sure if att will fall for me giving them that imie to add back onto the account). So my question is: is it really worth it to have my data plans switched?
Thanks!!
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Since you've had the iphone4s then that means you were using the HSPA+ network... same network your GNex is using ... so basically u don't need to tell them anything =P
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iGoogleNexus said:
Since you've had the iphone4s then that means you were using the HSPA+ network... same network your GNex is using ... so basically u don't need to tell them anything =P
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I had to get a new sim card though and they switched me to the 3gig smart phone plan.
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Bigjim1488 said:
I had to get a new sim card though and they switched me to the 3gig smart phone plan.
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Well yeah because the iphone4s uses a micro sim .. u can always get the Adapter lol either way the new Sims work on HSPA+ =P
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700 Landline Minutes
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5GBs of Data... ^_^
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Well yeah because the iphone4s uses a micro sim .. u can always get the Adapter lol either way the new Sims work on HSPA+ =P
I pay 100 on my line
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700 Landline Minutes
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I gotcha I just didn't know if it really made a difference what plan I have attached to my account. And damn that's a lot of data right there!
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Bigjim1488 said:
I gotcha I just didn't know if it really made a difference what plan I have attached to my account. And damn that's a lot of data right there!
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Lol yeah dude 3 isn't enough for me... when I know I have like 3gb left and 2 days I stream the hell out of it ...
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T-Mobile will offer truly unlimited data for $30 from Sept. 5th

T-Mobile Will Introduce New “Unlimited” Data Plan That’s Actually Unlimited
So who will be switching over? I probably am since I currently have the $30/5GB plan and it seems like a no brainer. Great to see T-Mobile do this.

I will be.
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Don't they charge a $250 migration fee or something absurd, every time you change your plan?
You are right though:
http://www.businessweek.com/news/20...pcs-cut-rates-on-unlimited-plans-in-price-war

I'll be switching I don't care about thetering
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I wonder if theyll offer this plan for the monthly 4g prepaid consumers. That would be nuts!
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Is that $30 on top of the data plan? Or is it all together $30? Idk if I'm wording this correctly lol
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shehade08 said:
Is that $30 on top of the data plan? Or is it all together $30? Idk if I'm wording this correctly lol
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It appears it will be free if you already have the unlimited (5GBP)(like me). It says upgrade to unlimited from 2gb for $10. Thats $30
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Probably in preparation for the I phone 5 launch.
I have a question though. Let's say we got the truely unlimited plan can we still use the tethering option in cm10 without getting caught?
Hopefully they just add $5 more to the 30/monthly 4G plan.
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I just hope tmobile's network will be able to take the hit from all of us data hogs + the new ones who will be making the switch. That's the only thing that worries me because it would suck to be on an unlimited data plan that only crawls along web pages and streaming.
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Sometimes I need to tether my nexus 7 so I'm not sure about switching. Is tethering via usb the same as via Wi-Fi?
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Docavelli said:
Sometimes I need to tether my nexus 7 so I'm not sure about switching. Is tethering via usb the same as via Wi-Fi?
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Just root and use Wifi tether for Root users and no one will ever find out you're using your S3 as a hotspot.

babymatteo said:
Just root and use Wifi tether for Root users and no one will ever find out you're using your S3 as a hotspot.
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I'm not very versed in tethering but I read that tmo was still catching tethering on the "back end"??? So they are able to see it anyway.
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Docavelli said:
I'm not very versed in tethering but I read that tmo was still catching tethering on the "back end"??? So they are able to see it anyway.
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there's a way to do it never fear. They can't catch SH$#

I was a little bummed that I left sprint after 9 years and was missing my sprint unlimited everything and have been keeping a good eye on my usage now with TMO so I dont go over. Now I'm really glad I switched over. Currently on the value $64.99 (500 min, unltd texts, and 5gb data) plan and from the looks of it I'll be paying $5 more to get the unlimited everything. Cant wait for the 5th! The plus side of Tmo is I get 4g speeds in 99% places I go and didnt have to wait for LTE to roll out for sprint.

Docavelli said:
I'm not very versed in tethering but I read that tmo was still catching tethering on the "back end"??? So they are able to see it anyway.
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I tether to my Transformer Prime and laptop everyday...and never gotten a msg from T-mobile about tethering usage.
I'm on T-mobile's Monthly 4G Prepaid $30/month plan btw. No contracts no headaches.

babymatteo said:
I tether to my Transformer Prime and laptop everyday...and never gotten a msg from T-mobile about tethering usage.
I'm on T-mobile's Monthly 4G Prepaid $30/month plan btw. No contracts no headaches.
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Nothing is forever and no guarantee that just cause you're not notified everyone else will be as lucky. Out of curiosity are you getting throttled when you reach your cap?
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aNYthing24 said:
T-Mobile Will Introduce New “Unlimited” Data Plan That’s Actually Unlimited
So who will be switching over? I probably am since I currently have the $30/5GB plan and it seems like a no brainer. Great to see T-Mobile do this.
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Now we're talking!
I love free markets and competition!!!! :thumbup:
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Customer retention can offer you unlimited 5GB data for $20 (this does not have the tethering option) and it can be added now, no need to wait till the 5th. They only have the 5GB plan, i already asked about the 2GB for $10 and they said they don't have that offer. I didn't take this option even though it is $10 cheaper (I currently have the grandfathered unlimited data & text for $35) cause I always find myself tethering my laptop or tablet during travel when the hotel wireless is spotty.

I just got the 5 gig from retention but the rep states that I still will only have a five gig cap is this true? or does he know what he's talking about? I'm thinking he doesn't know what the hell he's talking about. But got that plan from retention for 20 bucks a month
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arodhr13 said:
I just got the 5 gig from retention but the rep states that I still will only have a five gig cap is this true? or does he know what he's talking about? I'm thinking he doesn't know what the hell he's talking about. But got that plan from retention for 20 bucks a month
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If you received the preferred android data plan then yes it will have the soft cap of 5 GB a month then slows down to 2G speeds.

Should I buy from T-Mobile Prepaid website?

I use Straight Talk AT&T at the moment and I bounce prepaid service. I'd like to buy the Samsung Galaxy S III from T-Mobile and get the SIM unlocked via a hack I saw on here but I wasn't sure if you have to activate a prepaid plan with first? Or could I just buy the phone and SIM unlock without repercussions?
I could get the Galaxy S III from Amazon Wireless for cheaper with the AT&T variation. But, it's likely that I'll jump back to a prepaid T-Mobile plan. The lack of DC-HSPA+ would make a difference and that would be tougher to get HSDPA because refarming isn't complete.

Anyone know if they lock down their prepaid phones or if you have to activate a prepaid plan?

No they dont lock down their phones yes it's carrier locked but u can unlock it it'll work.
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horr1blek1tten said:
No they dont lock down their phones yes it's carrier locked but u can unlock it it'll work.
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If I were you I would go with the T-Mobile 70$ prepaid plan. This plan now offers true unlimited 4g data no caps.

boyblue302 said:
If I were you I would go with the T-Mobile 70$ prepaid plan. This plan now offers true unlimited 4g data no caps.
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If not this then go with the $30 prepaid plan unlimited text and data (up to 5gb) and 100 talk minutes
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Hes not looking for a plan hes asking if they require a plan to buy.
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[Q] Contract terminated

So my Sprint contract got terminated for roaming. It will be effective next month.
I had really bad service where I lived. My signal would sometimes just go dead and would have no data just cellular and 3g 4g speeds were abysmal.. Trying to watch a youtube video or even load a gif HURT.
My question is while I go on about selling my GS3, what are my options for service? Can my phone go on a Sprint month to month service while I can jump ship?

Question for you, did Sprint charge you the ETF or anything like that, like was there any negatives other than service being cut?

FiendFyre said:
Question for you, did Sprint charge you the ETF or anything like that, like was there any negatives other than service being cut?
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Nope. The letter stated no ETF would be applied.
Really, I'm happy. Their service was unusable and I got tired of waiting on promises of better coverage. I think at this point in my area going with an unlocked Nexus 4 on TMobile prepaid is my answer ($50 a month unlimited everything. Speeds are terrific 16mbps+ in my apartment).
Just trying to figure out what can I do while I find a buyer for my phone and jump ship

You could flash to page plus in the mean time which uses Verizon's network. Or activate a cheap phone on your line right now and sell the gs3 now
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bad_HABIT said:
Nope. The letter stated no ETF would be applied.
Really, I'm happy. Their service was unusable and I got tired of waiting on promises of better coverage. I think at this point in my area going with an unlocked Nexus 4 on TMobile prepaid is my answer ($50 a month unlimited everything. Speeds are terrific 16mbps+ in my apartment).
Just trying to figure out what can I do while I find a buyer for my phone and jump ship
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I know T-Mo prepaid has a $30 unlimited Text and data(throttled after 5GB) with 100 minutes a month. Unless you need the unlimited minutes, I'd say the $30 would be a better deal.
As for selling the phone, I'd say try EBay and Craigslist.
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I sold my nexus s on swappa. It took a couple weeks but it was very easy and secure.
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shane6374 said:
I sold my nexus s on swappa. It took a couple weeks but it was very easy and secure.
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this looks like a good site. thanks im going to give it a shot. i already listed it on craigslist also.

EggosEvo said:
I know T-Mo prepaid has a $30 unlimited Text and data(throttled after 5GB) with 100 minutes a month. Unless you need the unlimited minutes, I'd say the $30 would be a better deal.
As for selling the phone, I'd say try EBay and Craigslist.
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as far as im concerend tmo updated their policies so they don't do any throttling anymore!

bad_HABIT said:
as far as im concerend tmo updated their policies so they don't do any throttling anymore!
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I thought they still have tethered plans, but also offer a fully unlimited plans. I may be wrong though.
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EggosEvo said:
I thought they still have tethered plans, but also offer a fully unlimited plans. I may be wrong though.
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I was looking at TMO before deciding to extend my contract with Sprint and upgrade to the SIII. TMO does have plans that are cheaper which doesn't allow tether (unless you add it on - $15.00/month) or more expensive plans that do allow tether but aren't unlimited. It's all a cluster.