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Today, 04:18 PM

quadcrap1 replied to a thread Stand alone AT&T Unlimited ZTE Mobley Hotspot now only $20!!!!! in Data Cards

How about doing this in person at an AT&T store, with the sim card in hand? The whole Mobley deal seems fragile enough that I don't want a CSR...

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Today, 04:15 PM

Tracfancier replied to a thread Tracfone Rewards Program in Tracfone/Net10

Is anyone still earning points without having to spend money?

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Today, 04:11 PM

Orlimar1 replied to a thread Stand alone AT&T Unlimited ZTE Mobley Hotspot now only $20!!!!! in Data Cards

I would get a tri-cut SIM card off eBay. Then call or chat with att. Tell them you need to activate a new SIM card. Tell them you’re at work and...

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Today, 04:07 PM

Tracfancier replied to a thread Verizon to buy Tracfone in Tracfone/Net10

And how is Verizon gaining more power over the pricing of cellular service going to benefit us? Less competition equals higher prices and fewer...

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Today, 04:07 PM

quadcrap1 replied to a thread Stand alone AT&T Unlimited ZTE Mobley Hotspot now only $20!!!!! in Data Cards

Has anyone had success with either a SIM cutter or else a SIM transfer in store for the micro-SIM from a Mobley plan? I have a Mobley-extricated...

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Today, 03:15 PM

acurrie created an article CRTC: 3-Year Phone Financing Violates Wireless Code in HoFo Blog

Breaking news from the obvious department... The CRTC has announced today that 3-year phone financing violates Canada's Wireless Code — specifically...

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Today, 03:08 PM

formercanuck replied to a thread Did T-Mobile just scam me? in T-Mobile

Non existent service is different than. Non working service. Many rural areas have the first, while some urban have the latter. Not all carriers...

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Today, 02:45 PM

acurrie started a thread CRTC: 3-Year Phone Financing Violates Wireless Code in Canadian Wireless Industry Discussion

Breaking news from the obvious department... The CRTC has announced today that 3-year phone financing violates Canada's Wireless Code — specifically...

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Today, 02:39 PM

Presguy replied to a thread Billing Question (Viewing usage by origin) in Verizon Wireless

Appreciate the info, and I'm well familiar with that link - but it doesn't show the information I'm looking for, which used to be available a couple...

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Today, 02:38 PM

Presguy replied to a thread Billing Question (Viewing usage by origin) in Verizon Wireless

Thanks much - I didn't see that feature available to add online, but I'll give customer service a call later today. Much appreciated.

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Today, 02:27 PM

Digital Rules replied to a thread Need a recommendationfor non-Samsung phone w/ 128GB and big screen in Provider Rants, Kudos and Recommendations

Xiaomi phones have poor LTE band support in the US. No band 12, 66 or 71 on this model. The 2020 Moto G Stylus comes close to your requirements...

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Today, 02:09 PM

rpz1 replied to a thread Need new flip phone & plan for father-in-law in General Prepaid discussion

That's correct. Many of us have done it with both the Alcatel and LG versions. The LG Classic Flip version has good reviews in another thread....

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Today, 01:42 PM

Maryland replied to a thread Not seeing N71 in T-Mobile

N71 works fine for me on my sprint sim. Too good maybe. Went to an N41 site and couldn’t even connect.

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Today, 01:39 PM

mn1968 replied to a thread Need new flip phone & plan for father-in-law in General Prepaid discussion

I'm a dummy...I was looking at unlocked phones. Doh! So...you're saying we can buy this TracFone LG Flip and use it on Page Plus. That seems to be...

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4 replies | 149 view(s)
Today, 01:09 PM

robbyrobby replied to a thread wanted: freedompop 5GB 1yr legacy SIM in General Prepaid discussion

so they gave you a 1GB/month plan to replace your 5GB/month plan ? if that's the case i would escalate that

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3 replies | 354 view(s)
Today, 12:51 PM

L7Square replied to a thread Need a recommendationfor non-Samsung phone w/ 128GB and big screen in Provider Rants, Kudos and Recommendations

OK, what do people think of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S?

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Today, 12:50 PM

buckspaul replied to a thread Not seeing N71 in T-Mobile

So I did the swap tnx deal over to T-Mobile SIM. And n71 and *#2263# were enabled. But you lose all access to Sprints towers so Iost about about half...

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Today, 12:49 PM

joseg2016 replied to a thread Hello Mobile in General Prepaid discussion

@greenhandle and others, You are very convincing. Somebody in business needs to make some adjustments.

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Today, 12:45 PM

RFK replied to a thread <Refurbished> Unlocked Google Pixel 3 $130, Pixel 3XL $150 (both 4gig ram, 64gig storage) in General Prepaid discussion

VoLTE support on T-Mobile and AT&T? Usually branded versions are not supported.

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Today, 12:43 PM

Serial Port replied to a thread Need a recommendationfor non-Samsung phone w/ 128GB and big screen in Provider Rants, Kudos and Recommendations

I seriously doubt you will find a good replacement with those specs for anywhere near $300. Try using a phone finder tool (phonescoop.com comes to...

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3 replies | 90 view(s)
Today, 12:28 PM

phillipr replied to a thread Friends and family code in Freedom Mobile (previously Wind Mobile)

:eek: if anyone has F&F codes valid for life then please DM me so I can stop giving money to the Big Three :lol:

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Today, 12:04 PM

L7Square started a thread Need a recommendationfor non-Samsung phone w/ 128GB and big screen in Provider Rants, Kudos and Recommendations

Hi all. I've had it up to hear with my Samsung A50. Even using ADB to remove bloat and moving all the apps I could onto my SD card, my 64GB is filled...

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Today, 11:42 AM

greenhandle replied to a thread Hello Mobile in General Prepaid discussion

The last time I ran tests on Hello Mobile's IMEI check, it was even more broken that that would indicate. It cleared Verizon-locked MVNO-branded...

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Today, 11:36 AM

Boz1 replied to a thread Need new flip phone & plan for father-in-law in General Prepaid discussion

You can use any AT&T Prepaid phone with any AT&T MVNO, including H20's $10/90 days paygo plan, without unlocking. If usage is minimal, rpz1's PPC...

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Today, 10:55 AM

october262 replied to a thread Billing Question (Viewing usage by origin) in Verizon Wireless

you can view your mobile bill statements & call & text activity - https://www.verizon.com/support/view-latest-bill/

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Today, 10:36 AM

VisionsDivine replied to a thread Dish doesn't like T-Mobile's CDMA shutdown timeline. in Boost Mobile

I'm on Cricket and was out of town most of last month and blasted through 200GB. They're also deprioritized, but I didn't notice anything extreme....

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Today, 10:25 AM

rpz1 replied to a thread Need new flip phone & plan for father-in-law in General Prepaid discussion

If using the Verizon network is good in your area. PagePlus PayGo plans are about the same as H2O. $12 120 days. Pick up a TF LG Classic Flip at...

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Today, 10:13 AM

RFK replied to a thread Hello Mobile in General Prepaid discussion

HelloMobile BYOD IMEI check is broken. It lists non-VoLTE phones and even legacy Sprint CDMA phones as compatible. Technically it is still correct,...

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Today, 10:09 AM

formercanuck replied to a thread T‑Mobile Home Internet in T-Mobile

Was that a TMobile branded OP 8? Sent from my IN2017 using HoFo mobile app

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Today, 10:01 AM

Falcon_73 replied to a thread T‑Mobile Home Internet in T-Mobile

No, I don't get any service if I force NR only. At least not from home, but I can get an n71 NSA here on the 2nd floor and attic. It was the same...

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Today, 09:44 AM

fv22652 replied to a thread Plans Looking for a USA prepaid plan with US mobile #'s to use in Europe in General Prepaid discussion

Another option might be the RedPocket GSMT annual plan for $30/year. This is on the T-mobile network and gets you 200 talk/1000 text/200 mb data...

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Today, 09:33 AM

elecconnec replied to a thread wanted: freedompop 5GB 1yr legacy SIM in General Prepaid discussion

It can't be renewed, if what FP/RedPocket CS says is to be believed. I actually activated one if my leftover 1 year/5GB SIMs about a month ago for...

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Today, 09:31 AM

acurrie created an article Your Morning Briefing for Thursday, March 4th, 2021 in HoFo Blog

From The Web: Google Is Done With Third-Party Cookies But Experts Say 'Much More Needs to Be Done' Android security update tracker, March 2021:...

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Today, 09:07 AM

QPhone replied to a thread Can you roam locally in areas where there is poor coverage? in Freedom Mobile (previously Wind Mobile)

Well, here are screenshots on my son's (Shaw Mobile) phone inside Children's Hospital in Vancouver (Nationwide Roaming) then after stepping outside...

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Today, 09:06 AM

mn1968 started a thread Need new flip phone & plan for father-in-law in General Prepaid discussion

Hi, FIL currently on Boost pay as you go with a flip phone. We have discovered that Boost is now charging him a $5 monthly fee regardless of how...

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Today, 08:39 AM

Sim-unlock.net started a thread iPhone Warranty Check by IMEI or SN for FREE in SIM-UNLOCK.NET – easy and fast unlocking by code. Don't waste time !!!

Check the Warranty status, Capacity, Purchase Date, Phone age etc. iPhone warranty IMEI check for free Example IMEI;35720609043**** Serial...

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Today, 08:30 AM

MVNO Joe replied to a thread Plans Looking for a USA prepaid plan with US mobile #'s to use in Europe in General Prepaid discussion

Why don't you just use app based authentication instead? I believe that is also considered more secure than sms. You can set that up with Authy or...

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Today, 08:30 AM

acurrie started a thread Your Morning Briefing for Thursday, March 4th, 2021 in General Mobile Questions and Discussion

From The Web: Google Is Done With Third-Party Cookies But Experts Say 'Much More Needs to Be Done' Android security update tracker, March 2021:...

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Today, 08:15 AM

Boz1 replied to a thread missed calls, should I leave red pocket for verizon prepaid? in General Prepaid discussion

Yes.......

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Today, 08:10 AM

Boz1 replied to a thread Plans Looking for a USA prepaid plan with US mobile #'s to use in Europe in General Prepaid discussion

First, I'll ask, is this new behavior with Twitter? I think I only use an email address with Twitter. If you do need a real phone # that can be...

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Today, 08:07 AM

Jack Hagar replied to a thread 5G Nationwide Speed Test Thread in Verizon Wireless

How many in the last year? How many fewer if more people had been more responsible? Also if you think this is the last pandemic you're naive. Expect...

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Today, 07:57 AM

Jack Hagar replied to a thread 5G Nationwide Speed Test Thread in Verizon Wireless

A) Verizon can change plan terms at any time. It's not like T-Mobile offers truly unlimited hotspotting on mmwave B) and if it only applies to...

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Today, 07:49 AM

Null_user replied to a thread Hello Mobile ? in General Prepaid discussion

My two lines are working, no APN or carrier update, however. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Today, 07:48 AM

Theghostlad82 replied to a thread Verizon to buy Tracfone in Tracfone/Net10

This is incorrect. The Obama admin approved the leap wireless sale to at&t and the metro pcs sale to tmobile. The notion that they blocked all...

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Today, 07:47 AM

river.guy replied to a thread Anybody on Verizon prepaid connecting with 5g? in Verizon Prepaid/Visible

Just switched to a Moto One 5G phone a week ago. Saw 5G on it for the first time yesterday, when in a neighboring town. On prepaid, I believe we only...

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Today, 07:31 AM

unlockboot started a thread Unlock AT&T Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, S21+ 5G & S21 5G By Code [1-3 Days Processing] in AT&T

We are happy to share the great news with you! Now we can unlock AT&T Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G G998U, S21 5G G991U & S21 Plus 5G G996U by code in...

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Today, 07:26 AM

Boz1 replied to a thread 15% off at Kroger in AT&T Prepaid (formerly GoPhone)

It wasn't meant to be. When I added the $300 card to my cart, it still showed a total of $261, but when I got to checkout, it ADDED taxes and fees!...

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Today, 07:12 AM

energyx replied to a thread Verizon to buy Tracfone in Tracfone/Net10

Not even a blip to them in the grand scheme.

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Today, 07:03 AM

unlockboot replied to a thread Samsung S8 Android version not updating in Samsung

We recommend you to flash the unlocked rom with Odin (G950U1) the issue will be resolved and you will receive updates regularly. You will need a...

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Today, 06:47 AM

Tracfancier replied to a thread Using an iPhone on Tracfone in Tracfone/Net10

At the end of any plan you are allowed to switch to any other plan. There are three 30 day unlimited talk and text plans to choose from depending...

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Today, 06:43 AM

Tracfancier replied to a thread Verizon to buy Tracfone in Tracfone/Net10

Is Verizon aware of all the airtime that Tracfone gave away for free through the rewards program? Was this give away to benefit Tracfone or harm...

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Today, 06:41 AM

morgothaod replied to a thread Using an iPhone on Tracfone in Tracfone/Net10

After you buy the 1 month plan can you then switch to the "Smartphone $199 Plan" plan?

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Today, 06:36 AM

Netboy76 replied to a thread Anybody on Verizon prepaid connecting with 5g? in Verizon Prepaid/Visible

When I was using verizon prepaid... 5g indeed did show up but very briefly... It would flicker on and off about every 30sec or so for about 30sec. ...

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Today, 04:54 AM

TexasPhone started a thread Plans Looking for a USA prepaid plan with US mobile #'s to use in Europe in General Prepaid discussion

I'm a US citizen working in Germany who is active in Twitter and Facebook and other Social Media accounts. I travel a lot in Europe & logging in...

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Today, 04:29 AM

TexasPhone replied to a thread Germany-residing US citizen needs multiple US Based Mobile Numbers in T-Mobile Employees & Dealers

So where can I re-post my question in this forum to get the attention of the larger community of Solutions Provider experts that will know if any...

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Today, 04:17 AM

tomseys replied to a thread Verizon to buy Tracfone in Tracfone/Net10

This is from a blog post about the deal from about 3 weeks ago... 16 States Ask The FCC What The Hell Is The Point Of The Verizon Tracfone Merger...

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Today, 03:38 AM

ShadowyD replied to a thread Verizon to buy Tracfone in Tracfone/Net10

The latest ... Concerns grow over Verizon’s acquisition of TracFone ...

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Today, 02:06 AM

jmac32here replied to a thread Five years later, Scratch Wireless rises from the dead in General Prepaid discussion

I find it funny that you say they stopped operating in 2016, even though I've been following their website and plans for about 2-3 years now. Just...

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Today, 12:11 AM

dfriz replied to a thread Five years later, Scratch Wireless rises from the dead in General Prepaid discussion

Might as well use Page Plus, H2O, US Mobile or Tello which are way cheaper than $10/mo for Voice/text/data.

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Yesterday, 11:36 PM

ecs0013 replied to a thread Another Week, Another Target Airtime Deal in General Prepaid discussion

Based on this thread, it seems about every month there's a sale and it alternates between $5 off $50 and buy-one-get-one-10%-off. If I'm betting, the...

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Yesterday, 11:19 PM

Serial Port replied to a thread Billing Question (Viewing usage by origin) in Verizon Wireless

I think you need to inquire with customer service about getting "Detailed Billing" vs. the common "Summarized Billing". There may be an additional...

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4 replies | 237 view(s)
Yesterday, 11:14 PM

joseg2016 replied to a thread Mobile data, turn on or off, need restart? in Android

I did not see that. I was talking about post #9, which was a report on my original topic.

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Yesterday, 11:03 PM

Presguy started a thread Billing Question (Viewing usage by origin) in Verizon Wireless

Years ago, it was possible to view usage by origin on the Verizon website - what city/state the phone was was located in when calls were made. IIRC,...

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4 replies | 237 view(s)
Yesterday, 10:32 PM

monroe37 started a thread Anybody on Verizon prepaid connecting with 5g? in Verizon Prepaid/Visible

Ported to V prepaid, using an iPhone 12 mini. V coverage map says my address has 5g nationwide, and my city is pretty well covered w 5g (according...

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Yesterday, 10:31 PM

thunderstruck replied to a thread Another Week, Another Target Airtime Deal in General Prepaid discussion

Has anyone ever tried to map it out on a calendar to figure the rhythm to the various sale offerings?

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Yesterday, 10:17 PM

morgothaod replied to a thread missed calls, should I leave red pocket for verizon prepaid? in General Prepaid discussion

Does TF stand for trac fone?

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Yesterday, 09:44 PM

minij replied to a thread Anyone has used Mint Mobile before ? Any comments ? in General Prepaid discussion

I have never gotten 128k after running out of Mint LTE, you’re lucky. I still have over a gig left for LTE on Cricket. If I use it up before my...

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Yesterday, 09:30 PM

Tracfancier replied to a thread LG K31 Rebel lock screen shortcuts in Tracfone/Net10

Here are the tutorials and the user manual. Lookup at the top of the page and click on tutorials. The manual link is under the phone`s picture....

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Yesterday, 09:21 PM

fstuff replied to a thread Anyone has used Mint Mobile before ? Any comments ? in General Prepaid discussion

hm.. mint is 128k and i've clocked it using google speed test. can you try clocking circket? just type 'speed test' in the google seach.

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Yesterday, 08:47 PM

vljenewein replied to a thread LG K31 Rebel No Carousel effect? in Tracfone/Net10

Still wondering why LG does not have a choice of screen swipes on the K31 Rebel like they did on the LG 212VL Rebel 4 that my wife has. Would be ...

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Yesterday, 08:45 PM

jmac32here replied to a thread Dish doesn't like T-Mobile's CDMA shutdown timeline. in Boost Mobile

It appears the new tmo sims are dprio. Sent from my S6003L using HoFo mobile app

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7 replies | 444 view(s)
Yesterday, 08:43 PM

vljenewein started a thread LG K31 Rebel lock screen shortcuts in Tracfone/Net10

I notice that on my LG K31 Rebel TracFone that there is a place for 2 shortcuts on the lock screen. I tried to add another but did not seem to have...

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Yesterday, 08:40 PM

brad4cell replied to a thread Dish doesn't like T-Mobile's CDMA shutdown timeline. in Boost Mobile

$25 for unlimited is not bad but hotspot is $15 so $40 for unlimited with hotspot is still OK and same as visible. Visible does have a cheaper group...

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7 replies | 444 view(s)
Yesterday, 08:15 PM

cckiger started a thread lg fiesta screen issue in LG

I am having trouble seeing my LG screen, particularly when I try to take a photo. The brightness is set at 100%. I got a new protection anti-glare...

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Yesterday, 06:51 PM

lineisbusy replied to a thread Five years later, Scratch Wireless rises from the dead in General Prepaid discussion

Nothing inspires confidence more than a sentence lacking proper punctuation followed by a sentence with a spelling error... "...when your back on...

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Yesterday, 06:46 PM

jmac32here replied to a thread Dish doesn't like T-Mobile's CDMA shutdown timeline. in Boost Mobile

Also, if you are good with tmobile coverage, hello mobile seems to now offer unlimited everything for $25. There were reports of 15gb limits, but...

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7 replies | 444 view(s)
Yesterday, 06:32 PM

prof68 replied to a thread Using an iPhone on Tracfone in Tracfone/Net10

No issues with the official Tracfone website. I trust it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 06:15 PM

Maryland replied to a thread Verizon 4G LTE Speed Test Results: Round 2 in Verizon Wireless

This screenshot was from a month ago in the same area. Don’t know how to get service mode with a Verizon sim, so an app it is.

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Yesterday, 05:10 PM

mike2874 replied to a thread iPhone 12 any issues activating? in Tracfone/Net10

Because I want to be able to trade in a phone with Apple to buy the iPhone 12I need to be able to BYOP. I did some searching and Red Pocket sells...

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5 replies | 333 view(s)
Yesterday, 05:04 PM

hpham replied to a thread iPhone 12 any issues activating? in Tracfone/Net10

FWIW, there's a Straight Talk iPhone 12, which should be usable with Tracfone. I don't know if it's any different from an unlocked iPhone 12 (besides...

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Yesterday, 05:00 PM

Null_user replied to a thread Hello Mobile ? in General Prepaid discussion

I’ll check later and report back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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