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Luceo posted:I'm considering switching to T-Mo from Sprint, due to that ridiculously good unlimited everything two lines for $100 plan. I have a couple of months left under contract, so I'm interested in getting them to pay the ETF. Is trading in my old phone a requirement to get that to happen? My Mom will inherit my Note II, but we could trade in my wife's S3 along with a random other old phone if they don't care what phone they get. Yeah you have to trade in an old phone and buy a new phone from Tmobile for each line that you need the ETF reimbursed. Just an FYI but Sprint phones even if they are unlocked won't typically work on T-Mobile so make sure you test it first before you switch over if you are using a Sprint Note 2. Sprint does something where if it's unlocked it won't work on US carriers.
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Burden posted:Yeah you have to trade in an old phone and buy a new phone from Tmobile for each line that you need the ETF reimbursed. Just an FYI but Sprint phones even if they are unlocked won't typically work on T-Mobile so make sure you test it first before you switch over if you are using a Sprint Note 2. Sprint does something where if it's unlocked it won't work on US carriers. My Mom gets the Note2 on the Sprint SERO plan that I gave her, not on T-Mo. So they'll take any phone for a trade-in? We have two lines, so my wife's Sprint S3 that's actually in use, and anything else will do?
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Jan 20, 2015 18:57
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Luceo posted:My Mom gets the Note2 on the Sprint SERO plan that I gave her, not on T-Mo. Yeah any phone will do. Doesn't even have to turn on, just bring something in that is a cellphone. Old flip phone, blackberry, or whatever you have.
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Jan 20, 2015 19:01
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Literally buy an old dumbphone on eBay with "Sprint" markings on it. As long as it turns on and "works" My MIL handed in an old Sprint flip phone from a drawer somewhere. Probably from circa mid-2000s Edit: ^^^ I believe it has to at least turn on
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Jan 20, 2015 19:20
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Insane Totoro posted:Literally buy an old dumbphone on eBay with "Sprint" markings on it. As long as it turns on and "works" Does it actually need Sprint markings? I have an extra half-working AT&T S3 from my MIL and an old Verizon DroidX. 
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Jan 20, 2015 22:07
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Luceo posted:I'm considering switching to T-Mo from Sprint, due to that ridiculously good unlimited everything two lines for $100 plan. I have a couple of months left under contract, so I'm interested in getting them to pay the ETF. Is trading in my old phone a requirement to get that to happen? My Mom will inherit my Note II, but we could trade in my wife's S3 along with a random other old phone if they don't care what phone they get. Trading in an old phone is a requirement. It doesn't have to be the ones you are currently using, though. Depending on the rep, they may or may not care if they're Sprint branded.
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Jan 21, 2015 01:40
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Luceo posted:Does it actually need Sprint markings? I have an extra half-working AT&T S3 from my MIL and an old Verizon DroidX. I've taken freshly purchased tracphones
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Jan 21, 2015 03:07
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Cool, thanks folks!
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Jan 21, 2015 07:18
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I just signed up for the $100 two lines unlimited everything plan, upgrading from the nerd plan. I am very excited to not give a gently caress about my data and really open this bitch up
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Jan 21, 2015 07:24
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Anyone having trouble sending/receiving MMS with T-Mobile? The wife and I just switched over from sprint, and loving everything about T-Mobile except for the MMS being all over the place.
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Jan 21, 2015 13:51
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Linco posted:Anyone having trouble sending/receiving MMS with T-Mobile? The wife and I just switched over from sprint, and loving everything about T-Mobile except for the MMS being all over the place. Check your APN settings and make sure mobile data is enabled.
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Jan 21, 2015 15:47
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Linco posted:Anyone having trouble sending/receiving MMS with T-Mobile? The wife and I just switched over from sprint, and loving everything about T-Mobile except for the MMS being all over the place. I've read that VoLTE does this on some android phones, try turning it off in call settings.
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Jan 22, 2015 01:40
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I'm gonna switch to that Harbor mobile thing and see how it goes. What's the cheapest way to port my number out of tmo and back to Harbor? I'm not really up to date on the att mvnos.
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Jan 22, 2015 09:22
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Long Francesco posted:I'm gonna switch to that Harbor mobile thing and see how it goes. What's the cheapest way to port my number out of tmo and back to Harbor? I'm not really up to date on the att mvnos. GoogleVoice as a temporary number parking spot. Maybe permanent if you use android.
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Jan 22, 2015 15:49
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Regarding the data stash plans... Say I have four voice lines and one tablet data plan on TMo... Do all have the lines have to have eligible data plans (over 3GB of LTE)? Like for example could I have: Line 1: 4.5GB Line 2: 4.5GB Line 3: 2.5GB Line 4: 2.5GB Tablet: 1GB Would Lines 1 and 2 and the tablet then have Data Stash enabled? Or would Lines 3 and 4 disqualify them?
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Jan 23, 2015 05:32
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The T-Mobile My Account app has been crashing about once an hour or so starting from about 3 days ago. I've wiped the data for the app and uninstall/reinstalled it, and it still does it. I'm not actively even running the app and it'll still crash. Right now I have it completely uninstalled because it's driving me nuts but I'd like to have it on my phone because it's kind of handy. I have a Nexus 6 (rooted, if that matters). Has anyone seen this?
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Jan 25, 2015 14:50
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T-Mob threw me the 10GB data stash even though I'm on a plan that predates the new Simple Choice ones. Now if only I had use for it.
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Jan 25, 2015 21:06
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FlyingCheese posted:The T-Mobile My Account app has been crashing about once an hour or so starting from about 3 days ago. I've wiped the data for the app and uninstall/reinstalled it, and it still does it. I'm not actively even running the app and it'll still crash. Right now I have it completely uninstalled because it's driving me nuts but I'd like to have it on my phone because it's kind of handy. I have a Nexus 6 (rooted, if that matters). Has anyone seen this? I saw the same thing, after an app update, and did all the same steps as you to no avail. I just removed it, as I have unlimited everything anyway so I don't really need to track my usage.
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Jan 26, 2015 12:49
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FlyingCheese posted:The T-Mobile My Account app has been crashing about once an hour or so starting from about 3 days ago. I've wiped the data for the app and uninstall/reinstalled it, and it still does it. I'm not actively even running the app and it'll still crash. Right now I have it completely uninstalled because it's driving me nuts but I'd like to have it on my phone because it's kind of handy. I have a Nexus 6 (rooted, if that matters). Has anyone seen this? Yep, started seeing it yesterday on my Moto G. I uninstalled it as well.
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Jan 26, 2015 16:38
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T-Mobile has posted the first list of devices which will support 700 MHz / LTE Band 12:quote:DEVICE LIST – PHONES – 700 COMPATIBLE
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Jan 26, 2015 19:14
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Good to know it wasn't my phone. Phew. Looks like T-Mo hosed something in the app.Rastor posted:T-Mobile has posted the first list of devices which will support 700 MHz / LTE Band 12: Aww yeah gimme dat sweet sweet (building) penetration.  Anyone know how many markets will be set up for it off the bat, if any?
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Jan 27, 2015 07:38
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FlyingCheese posted:Aww yeah gimme dat sweet sweet (building) penetration.
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Jan 27, 2015 17:33
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Rastor posted:No, T-Mobile has been secretive about the exact 700MHz locations for now, but they've promised some kind of map when they're ready to announce it. We know the areas where TMobile owns 700MHz spectrum. We don't know who will get it first. http://www.tmonews.com/700mhz-lte-map/
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Jan 27, 2015 17:40
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I'm planning to get a Note 4 and I was checking out some discussion about it and someone mentioned that there is a LG Flex 2 coming out soon and that the Note 4 might go on sale. It looks like the Flex 2 isn't coming to T-Mobile, so should I just go ahead an buy it or is there a decent chance the Note 4 will drop in price one way or another in the next week or two?
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Jan 27, 2015 17:40
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nimper posted:We know the areas where TMobile owns 700MHz spectrum. We don't know who will get it first. The protected channel 51 in AZ is discouraging. 
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Jan 27, 2015 17:44
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Maker Of Shoes posted:The protected channel 51 in AZ is discouraging. On the bright side, TMo doesn't own 700mhz spectrum there anyway. Maybe the 600mhz auction will yield better results for you 
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Jan 27, 2015 17:53
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Here's to hoping. Coverage in Phoenix Metro is amazing until I'm down to Edge in basically every store ever.
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Jan 27, 2015 18:22
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Man, gently caress WTAE.
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Jan 27, 2015 19:45
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So I'm ready to switch over from Verizon to T-Mobile for that $30 nerd plan and I just want to double check the process with you guys 1. Buy Moto X from Motorola 2. Buy activation kit/Sim from Walmart 3. Cancel Verizon line 4. Activate new phone on T-Mobile website with $30 plan. I'd be able to transfer my phone number over from Verizon correct?
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Jan 27, 2015 19:51
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Gorman Thomas posted:So I'm ready to switch over from Verizon to T-Mobile for that $30 nerd plan and I just want to double check the process with you guys Switch 3 and 4 and you got it. If you cancel Verizon first you'll lose your number.
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Jan 27, 2015 19:58
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Do not cancel your Verizon line before you activate the new device, you'll lose your number. You'll want to port into T-Mobile, and Verizon will then close your account. Basically swap 3 & 4. Edit: well poo poo, beaten.
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Jan 27, 2015 19:59
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Gorman Thomas posted:So I'm ready to switch over from Verizon to T-Mobile for that $30 nerd plan and I just want to double check the process with you guys You don't actually have to buy the sim from walmart; you could order it online from tmo if you really want. You just have to activate the plan online.
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Jan 27, 2015 20:00
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Also you don't have to actually contact Verizon, porting your number away will suffice as serving them notice.
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Thanks guys. At which point would my phone number turn over, when the sim card is shipped or when the plan is activated online? I'd like to avoid being without cell service for a few days.
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Jan 27, 2015 20:41
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Gorman Thomas posted:Thanks guys. At which point would my phone number turn over, when the sim card is shipped or when the plan is activated online? I'd like to avoid being without cell service for a few days. It would happen as part of the activation process. You tell them the number you want to port and then the process take a few hours to complete. You will need to have your Verizon account information and account PIN.
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Jan 27, 2015 20:44
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Oh one more thing: You probably don't want to buy anything from Motorola until February 2.
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Jan 27, 2015 20:51
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Awesome! I just need my stained glass lookin 1st gen to last a week.
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Gorman Thomas posted:Thanks guys. At which point would my phone number turn over, when the sim card is shipped or when the plan is activated online? I'd like to avoid being without cell service for a few days.
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I've got an unlocked phone from ATT on T-Mobile now and everything else is working fine but I'm unable to send or receive MMS. I've done the APN song and dance and everything checks out. Any one else had this issue? The strange thing is it worked for about two weeks before making GBS threads the bed.
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Springfield Fatts posted:I've got an unlocked phone from ATT on T-Mobile now and everything else is working fine but I'm unable to send or receive MMS. I've done the APN song and dance and everything checks out. Any one else had this issue? The strange thing is it worked for about two weeks before making GBS threads the bed. Try resetting your network settings and see if that helps. Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings. If not call T-Mobile and have them look into it. Could be something network related.
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