Straight Talk Called me too (Very Odd Though) 800 989-1506

**mch** · 05-20-2012, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by dovedescent7

i have gotten three of those calls last month (verifying my new BYOS) stating some security issue,or confirming something...They were being vague..THe funny thing is that the 2nd two times they called,they had no idea people had called earlier..

Now im being FULLY throttled..

apps take 5-10 minutes to download from market

im pissed

Not that this justifies their actions, but I am curious. How much data were you using?

**Shawn744** · 05-21-2012, 12:45 PM

Hey guys, I've been skimming through the thread just wanna toss in my two cents. I know I'll prolly jinx myself with this post but so be it. I've had straight talk since feb 2012 on my iPhone 4s...I've been consistently using around 2200mb of data a month. Very unevenly though. Some days 300 some days 200, some days 100, some days none at all.. I've only gotten about two calls from I believe straight talk. I don't pickup 800 numbers I wait for the voicemail if it's a pressing matter. I googled the number and it came back as "straight talk scam"...so I figured they were telemarketers. I don't remember the number exactly but I think it might have been the one on this thread. No voicemail either...I think it's just the luck of the draw who gets called. Don't worry and keep using your service. Also maybe someone can confirm this, isn't net10 the exact same service ? Now with their autopay it's exactly the same price as ST...something to think about..in case..

-Shawn

**silentjudge** · 05-21-2012, 01:58 PM

NET10 is the same exact service. Tracfone runs the NET10 and Straight Talk brands.

**Pabster** · 05-21-2012, 02:15 PM

America Movil runs them all, NET10, Straight Talk, Tracfone, now Simple Mobile as well.

**Shawn744** · 05-21-2012, 03:31 PM

Hey heyyy, didn't know about simple mobile...sooo who thinks I should be a cheap azz and switch to simple mobile to save $5/mo haha. Good to keep in mind about simple mobile and net10...do you guys think they will remember who you are somehow and deny service if you switch within one of there other providers ?

**Airforcekid** · 05-21-2012, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by Shawn744

Hey heyyy, didn't know about simple mobile...sooo who thinks I should be a cheap azz and switch to simple mobile to save $5/mo haha. Good to keep in mind about simple mobile and net10...do you guys think they will remember who you are somehow and deny service if you switch within one of there other providers ?

Just use a different credit/debit card and name I've heard they have tracked banned st users trying to get on net10 etc I would avoid simple mobile they just bought them out and they will probably integrate with straight talk in the future.

**Pabster** · 05-21-2012, 04:57 PM

America Movil keeps good records. If you abuse one service, you can and probably will be blacklisted from their other services as well. Some have success with different addresses and credit cards but YMMV. They are known to be pretty ruthless when they identify someone as abusing them. (No refunds, loss of account/phone number, etc)

**Loansharkie** · 05-21-2012, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by Shawn744

Hey heyyy, didn't know about simple mobile...sooo who thinks I should be a cheap azz and switch to simple mobile to save $5/mo haha. Good to keep in mind about simple mobile and net10...do you guys think they will remember who you are somehow and deny service if you switch within one of there other providers ?

Also keep in mind that the $40 "3g" plan is throttled to edge speeds. To get TMO true hspa + U gotta go with the $60 plan. Will be interesting to see what Carlos does with SM. I'm sure that in the not so distant future SM's customer database will be cross referenced with Tracfone's. Watch out for the tentacles.

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**Pabster** · 05-21-2012, 09:18 PM

Yeah the $40 is limited to about 120Kbps not exactly earth shattering speed. Depending on your data needs it may suffice, however, and if T-Mobile has good coverage in your area/where you need it, $5 is $5.

**Unhappyraw1** · 05-22-2012, 02:31 AM

I got st 3 months ago the first 2 months I killed the data streaming everything used maybe 14 gigs mostly while I was at work( grave shift) on the third month they called me asked about facebook tethering apps and closing web pages out anyways at the end of the month I tried to refill my account over the phone and straight said they deactivated my sim and had to send me a new one because of my data usage so after that I been using maybe 100mb a day some times over and under and when I'm not using it I turn my data completely off I got a iPhone 3GS btw and I havnt gotten a call after that i think it's bull we can't watch a movie on Netflix once in a while or YouTube but at the end of the day I need st more then they need me

**ThaKizzle** · 05-22-2012, 02:34 AM

Originally Posted by Unhappyraw1

I got st 3 months ago the first 2 months I killed the data streaming everything used maybe 14 gigs mostly while I was at work( grave shift) on the third month they called me asked about facebook tethering apps and closing web pages out anyways at the end of the month I tried to refill my account over the phone and straight said they deactivated my sim and had to send me a new one because of my data usage so after that I been using maybe 100mb a day some times over and under and when I'm not using it I turn my data completely off I got a iPhone 3GS btw and I havnt gotten a call after that i think it's bull we can't watch a movie on Netflix once in a while or YouTube but at the end of the day I need st more then they need me

You can do all of that just can't go crazy with it! I do it all I just respect the safe limits

**Unhappyraw1** · 05-22-2012, 04:34 AM

I respect it now but I'm still thinking about going back to virgin mobile at least I know what I'm paying for from them 1 good bar of 3G throttled service lol it's a shame but at least they let u do what ever

**ThaKizzle** · 05-22-2012, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by Unhappyraw1

I respect it now but I'm still thinking about going back to virgin mobile at least I know what I'm paying for from them 1 good bar of 3G throttled service lol it's a shame but at least they let u do what ever

But when the data speeds are s*** who care if there is a known limit? Rather have reliable data and have a somewhat known limit then have crappy coverage and data speeds with a known limit! But it's up to you

The ability to use any smartphone and get the same service as postpaid wouldn't give that up because I can't go stupid crazy with data!

**bpaulson** · 05-22-2012, 02:57 PM

I guess what bugs me most is that even if you didn't use any data throughout the month and use less than what you would in an entire month (day to day use) streaming a show on Netflix or something they won't let you...

Oh well, at least it's only $40 a month. Wishing republic wireless got off the ground!

**RobNyc** · 05-22-2012, 09:54 PM

I'm in the same boat.. in April I did 2.1GB 3 days before the month ending and they cut me off.
I spoke with them hard to answer a bunch of questions etc.
Now this whole month of May I been throttled.
My speedtests are less 1mbps down while upload is still ok, all my apps updates take so long, browser, etc.
I have to have wifi enabled now at all times whenever I'm indoor.
This month I've done 5.9GB on WIFI and 250mb on 3G. (of course I abused the wifi on purpose) but first time I did 2.0GB, i usually kept it btwn 1.0-1.9gb every month and I been with ST for a year now.