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Superstar
only t-mobile has true unlimited
From what I've heard Sprint does to but I've never used them and would sign with Tmobile before them.
I Have VZW, Google Persuading me to Switch
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From what I've heard Sprint does to but I've never used them and would sign with Tmobile before them.
Not in NY.... sprint is the worst
detroitwalt
Superstar
Man I want to do this but I don't live in a big city so I'm stuck with att
Fixed
Also brehs..take what nikkas say on here about how good their service is with a grain of salt. There are so many variables when it comes to service/speeds. Best option is to find out somehow yourself
Found some info
Straight Talk: It could let you dump AT&T or T-Mobile — Mobile Technology News
Review: The iPhone on Straight Talk | 9to5Mac
Currently, it is technically against the terms of service to use any other phone than the ones they specifically sell, though they haven't been checking the IMEIs unless you called for support. However, you would need to purchase a $50 Nokia phone (refurbished), activate everything on that device, and THEN transfer the SIM to the iPhone.
Here's a good guide on getting it set up:
http://wiki.howardforums.com/index.p...ht_Talk_iPhone
The Nokia devices come with SIMs that use AT&T's network.
Starting on Feb 7th, Straight Talk will be selling SIM cards for unlocked devices (though you wouldn't necessary need unlocked if you have an AT&T iPhone anyway) as part of a new service... only initial cost will be a $15 SIM fee (much better than the $50 phone), AND you don't have to worry about them terminating your service by using a non-official phone, since this new service is BYOD ("bring your own device"). Still $45 unlimited everything, and perfectly legal now. (Note that you cannot use a CDMA iPhone 4 or 4S with Straight Talk. It must be GSM)
Here's the site for more info on the SIM offer, starting Tuesday:
Welcome | Straight Talk
One concern, that will still hold for the new BYOD service is the data limitations. While it is technically unlimited, they have cut some people off who use high amounts of data (i.e. 5-10+ GB per month). It is recommended by people online that you try to stay below 2GB per month if possible. However, people who have gone over have been able to call up (they claim to have said they left YouTube open), and have their data re-activated. In general, it seems as long as you don't go crazy with data usage, you'll be fine.
Some other things to note include the 3G speed, which is usually around 2-3Mbps down on the 3GS and 4, and I've seen screenshots of up to 5-6Mbps on the iPhone 4S. The carrier in the top left of the screen (next to your bars) will read "HOME" rather than "AT&T". You can change this if you'd like if you are jailbroken by using an app called FakeCarrier.
3G data, Push email, FaceTime, and iMessage all work if you use the APN of "att.mvno". MMS works for some, though may require a jailbreak application. I'm not concerned about MMS though, and I don't jailbreak. I rarely receive them, and I can send images as emails if I need to. Personal hotspot also only works for some, but there are some ideas out there on how to activate it without a jailbreak, though it is technically against their Terms of Service, and you could be red-flagged in their system if you use tons of data tethering all day.
I hope this post has helped; I will most likely be ordering the new SIM next week to use this service on my 4S, finally an upgrade from EDGE on T-Mobile, which I use currently.
Straight Talk: It could let you dump AT&T or T-Mobile — Mobile Technology News
Review: The iPhone on Straight Talk | 9to5Mac
Currently, it is technically against the terms of service to use any other phone than the ones they specifically sell, though they haven't been checking the IMEIs unless you called for support. However, you would need to purchase a $50 Nokia phone (refurbished), activate everything on that device, and THEN transfer the SIM to the iPhone.
Here's a good guide on getting it set up:
http://wiki.howardforums.com/index.p...ht_Talk_iPhone
The Nokia devices come with SIMs that use AT&T's network.
Starting on Feb 7th, Straight Talk will be selling SIM cards for unlocked devices (though you wouldn't necessary need unlocked if you have an AT&T iPhone anyway) as part of a new service... only initial cost will be a $15 SIM fee (much better than the $50 phone), AND you don't have to worry about them terminating your service by using a non-official phone, since this new service is BYOD ("bring your own device"). Still $45 unlimited everything, and perfectly legal now. (Note that you cannot use a CDMA iPhone 4 or 4S with Straight Talk. It must be GSM)
Here's the site for more info on the SIM offer, starting Tuesday:
Welcome | Straight Talk
One concern, that will still hold for the new BYOD service is the data limitations. While it is technically unlimited, they have cut some people off who use high amounts of data (i.e. 5-10+ GB per month). It is recommended by people online that you try to stay below 2GB per month if possible. However, people who have gone over have been able to call up (they claim to have said they left YouTube open), and have their data re-activated. In general, it seems as long as you don't go crazy with data usage, you'll be fine.
Some other things to note include the 3G speed, which is usually around 2-3Mbps down on the 3GS and 4, and I've seen screenshots of up to 5-6Mbps on the iPhone 4S. The carrier in the top left of the screen (next to your bars) will read "HOME" rather than "AT&T". You can change this if you'd like if you are jailbroken by using an app called FakeCarrier.
3G data, Push email, FaceTime, and iMessage all work if you use the APN of "att.mvno". MMS works for some, though may require a jailbreak application. I'm not concerned about MMS though, and I don't jailbreak. I rarely receive them, and I can send images as emails if I need to. Personal hotspot also only works for some, but there are some ideas out there on how to activate it without a jailbreak, though it is technically against their Terms of Service, and you could be red-flagged in their system if you use tons of data tethering all day.
I hope this post has helped; I will most likely be ordering the new SIM next week to use this service on my 4S, finally an upgrade from EDGE on T-Mobile, which I use currently.
my dude uses atnt hspa+ and its faster than my LTE
It depends on where you live. VZW LTE here is a fukking beast, it shyts on every other network.
Have a seat and go post some more articles breh
I have only had Straight Talk 3 days and was very first and great signal til day 3.The first few days i was getting 5.07 mbps download and 1.17 mbps upload speeds. Its new so i was testing it out downloading some apps and surfing so i used 680 mb. Now they must have cut me off cause im getting no download speed and same upload speed at end of only day 3.Very unhappy i had tmobile and for $15 more you get 2 gb of high speed then throttled after that.They don’t completely spot your download.Im just going to see if its better tomarrow.I’ve got the the bring your own phone same plan as tmobile.
att locked i4 st
got mine working pushin 3mbs dl speed. apn settings thy gave me worked then stopped... im seeing numerous apn settings... i try to mms but it fails...
st apn they provided
apn : straight talk
mms/: wap.tracfone
mmsc: HTMLCounter.com
mms proxy: 216.155.165.40
mms max msg: 1048576
att locked i4 st
got mine working pushin 3mbs dl speed. apn settings thy gave me worked then stopped... im seeing numerous apn settings... i try to mms but it fails...
st apn they provided
apn : straight talk
mms/: wap.tracfone
mmsc: HTMLCounter.com
mms proxy: 216.155.165.40
mms max msg: 1048576
JMurder
SOHH Member since 01...
Galaxy Nexus was the last straw for me. I don't see myself staying with Verizon even with the grandfathered unlimited data. Once my contract is up, I'm gonna be looking at T-Mo and just copping straight Nexus phones
If you have good T-mobile coverage in your area Simple Mobile is better than straight talk. ST is real iffy on their data plans. If you use more than a certain amount of data in a days time they will throttle you. Simple Mobile give 2GB before slowing you down. After 3GB they cut your data for the month but you will still have mins and text use. Solavia (Spelling?) is a new T-mobile MVNO that gives you 4GB before slowing you down.
I've got Sprint, and it is true unlimited data. However, the markets where they have LTE (or WiMax even, for that matter) are pretty limited. However, the SoftBank deal is supposed to give them a ton of money to build thheir LTE network with.
flagship google phone is the razr