SK server is down

[lejudicieux]

Well, now I can stop wasting my time browsing CL for a used Dash.

It was fun to ponder while it lasted.

[AndreBSD]

So what can be done now? How can I get internet access on prepaid?

Proxy or FlexPay I guess

[o2mpx]

Actually this would be a big deal so would like to confirm---

Using Sidekick plan prepaid on an iphone is no longer possible, correct?

Everything was fine on my jailbroken/unlocked 3G until yesterday, and phone works but no more data for internet or email.

Tried other APN's in addition to the hiptop one and getting same error message back saying no cellular data network is connected.

So what's the alternative to prepaid plans with data to run on an iphone?

[tomz17]

Actually this would be a big deal so would like to confirm---

Using Sidekick plan prepaid on an iphone is no longer possible, correct?

Everything was fine on my jailbroken/unlocked 3G until yesterday, and phone works but no more data for internet or email.

Tried other APN's in addition to the hiptop one and getting same error message back saying no cellular data network is connected.

So what's the alternative to prepaid plans with data to run on an iphone?

From the AT&T forum
http://www.howardforums.com/showpost...07&postcount=2

Your only real options for prepaid GSM data are AT&T gophone ($20 for 100mb), or the t-mobile flexpay (lowest rate is $29.99/month + $10 for data)

[o2mpx]

Thanks for the clarification.

Looks like it's either swapping SIM card from my regular work BB for use in the iphone over the weekend, or the gophone plan from ATT.

Just not a fan of ATT, maybe will look into adding a line to Tmo on flexpay.

[Vladimir356]

Damn it,Damn it,Damn it!

That's so stupid. But I can confirm that the web won't work but imap for gmail still does. I'm using the tm506 on sk prepaid.

[Haas_Dave]

I've been reading up a bit on the ModMyI forums about this for a bit more possible research, and tried something myself with some success [on accessing the web].

Try to use either a L2TP-based VPN (like Hotspot Shield) and set it up with the VPN software on your phone (if you have any... WM should, iPhoneOS does, etc). This should work as long as you maintain an active data connection (so phone calls and SMS will probably disrupt the VPN connection, unfortunately).
I've done this and it works so far on my backup iPhone with SK plan. I think my Push Notifications' also keeping the VPN connection alive, so that might be a good thing if you're an iPhone user.

A Cisco/IPSec-based VPN might also work, but PPTP won't (others have confirmed this).

There's a couple other options like Tor that some are looking into as well in the MMI topic I've been reading up on.
Here's my post about on ModMyI with my observations: http://www.modmyi.com/forums/t-mobil...ml#post4903803

[munkala]

After this SK hack episode, seems like T-Mobile is messing up. I just logged on to my.t-mobile.com to view my prepaid account I was using with SK APN. This is a sim I activated like 2 weeks ago. Only $10 has ever been applied to this sim. Now it says I've achieved Gold Rewards and the expiration date has reset again to another 90 days.

[o2mpx]

Same with the Tmo account here with only $30 paid over 3 times, it says Gold status is achieved.

[m509272]

That Gold Rewards thing when you're on Sidekick has been messed up for at least a few weeks. As soon as you switch back to PAYG it'll disappear if you aren't really Gold Rewards. The 90 day thing though I'm not so sure about it. If you just activated it's in the $30 bonus plan. Maybe that has something to do with it.

[redct]

So, now, with this seemingly gone, what are our options? SK prepaid was one of the best options out there for a prepaid iPhone and I'm absolutely loathe to go to AT&T. I'd go with Flexpay but I'd prefer something totally prepaid :/

Edit: looks like it's official.

Mike G: This service is no longer available. You will need to obtain a Sidekick device and Sidekick data plan to use this service.
Mike G: Sorry for the inconvenience.
<me>: Do you have any other method of obtaining prepaid data, then?
Mike G: You will need to obtain a Sidekick device and Sidekick data plan.

Well, damn.

[Dx3]

Damn, after playing around with it and getting it working on my iPhone, it figures that they shut it down. I was hoping to have data on my upcoming trip, but I guess not now.

Let's hope they come out with a prepaid BB plan now (and not that Flexpay stuff) to make up for it. Frankly with the 8520, it seems like a good idea, even if they limit the APN to only BIS data. At least we could get email and web browsing, and they wouldn't have to worry about abuse from tethering (unless using something like Tetherberry, but that's another story for another thread).

[redct]

Hmm, well, I'm currently talking to T-Mobile PR through Twitter. I'll see how this turns out.

[redct]

And it's officially official: https://twitter.com/TMobile_USA/status/3230986383

It was a good run, guys. :/

[redct]

Here's something from T-Mo

Hello everyone,

I did confirm that this was a security hole in the Sidekick prepaid data service and it has been closed for the security of our Sidekick users.

We are always open to feedback and suggestions on how to improve your prepaid experience.Use the link below to post any suggestions you may have regarding how T-Mobile can improve its prepay offerings. We highly encourage all of you to let us know what prepaid services you would like to use, as well as how you use your phone.

Keep in mind, the more folks that participate, the stronger our case will be for adding these services in the future.

Link: http://forums.t-mobile.com/tmbl/boar...ge.id=467#M467

Thank you!

I think this deserves a long round of feedback in that thraed.