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Today, 06:43 PM

ChrisInNC started a thread USB Tethering still available after Visible network upgrade? in Verizon Prepaid/Visible

I tether my Moto G Pure to my PC using a USB cable. Availability of unlimited (even if speed capped) data for this purpose is the whole reason I...

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Today, 06:13 PM

PaulCrawhorne replied to a thread The New Unlocking Thread After 11.23.2021 - All Your Scenarios Answered in Tracfone/Net10

the Power 2020 is actually a better phone IMO than later years I have a bunch in service since release in near-daily use and still show over 90%...

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Today, 05:56 PM

CharlesH replied to a thread $10 loyalty discount ? in Verizon Wireless

FWIW, that phone number IS the official Verizon customer support number. And I have had that loyalty discount for quite a while. It ($15 for me)...

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Today, 05:54 PM

VVivian replied to a thread 2 Bars but no Data? in Verizon Wireless

Side note: Cells becoming that small is why mmWave became logical. If you’re gonna have a small cell every few hundred feet anyway, why not jump to...

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Today, 05:52 PM

hpham replied to a thread Any value to old double minutes sim? in Tracfone/Net10

DMFL could've been transferred from her flip phone to the Premier Pro Plus as a "one-time courtesy" by TF.

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Today, 05:50 PM

VVivian replied to a thread New MyVerizon tool to report network problems coming… in Verizon Wireless

I’m really impressed with how dramatically AT&T has improved their network. It’s so reliable nowadays! The only reason I keep my phone on Verizon is...

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Today, 05:49 PM

VVivian replied to a thread My Experience of VZW 5g in Verizon Wireless

Higher frequencies help lower frequencies the same way an express lane helps reduce traffic on side roads, regardless of whether you yourself can use...

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Today, 05:47 PM

VVivian replied to a thread network switching (rainbow SIM) is starting trials in Dish Wireless

God I hope this means BYOD is coming soon. It would be great to have the option to move my Dish line to my iPhone, and/or to activate the $20/month...

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Today, 05:44 PM

millept replied to a thread Any value to old double minutes sim? in Tracfone/Net10

I don't understand how a smart phone could have Double Minutes. Seems like it would be Triple Minutes or nothing. DM was obsolete by the time the...

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Today, 05:19 PM

hpham replied to a thread Any value to old double minutes sim? in Tracfone/Net10

But the LG Premier Pro Plus is a smartphone.

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Today, 05:02 PM

millept replied to a thread Any value to old double minutes sim? in Tracfone/Net10

I've always heard that you cannot reuse an old SIM from a traditional TracFone of the pre-smart phone era.

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Today, 04:59 PM

IsLand_BoY replied to a thread Transfer existing physical SIM service to eSIM in Tracfone/Net10

The first eSIM arrived sometime overnight, so it took a while. Then the second one came later, which is the one that actually had active service...

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Today, 04:56 PM

wco81 replied to a thread T‑Mobile Home Internet in T-Mobile

I don’t know but they do offer home 5G at my address. They have a free trial just like T Mobile Home.

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Today, 04:16 PM

Jane B. replied to a thread T‑Mobile Home Internet in T-Mobile

But does Verizon offer home internet off of that tower? And even if they do can you signup for it or is it already full? Why not check out things...

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Today, 04:04 PM

wco81 replied to a thread T‑Mobile Home Internet in T-Mobile

Yes everything I've heard is that Verizon has less coverage and less midband licenses than T Mobile. However, my father used to have Verizon and...

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Today, 03:46 PM

Rick880 replied to a thread TCL Flip 2 Modding Info in Tracfone/Net10

I like flip phones. I have a couple of Alcatel myFlips, a myFlip2 and a couple of Nokia N139's. Looks like it is time to get a couple of TCL Flip 2's...

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Today, 03:43 PM

Jane B. replied to a thread T‑Mobile Home Internet in T-Mobile

Have you given any thought to a table beside the sill that it at least as high as the sill? Can you actually get this type of service from...

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Today, 03:26 PM

Jane B. replied to a thread T‑Mobile Home Internet in T-Mobile

Where are you that you are going to have a window open in the winter time?

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Today, 02:41 PM

minij replied to a thread TCL Flip 2 Modding Info in Tracfone/Net10

I’m pretty excited to be going back to a flip phone. Since this will be my main device, I’m not going to test it for apps I don’t use or apps I plan...

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Today, 02:32 PM

kaZZoo replied to a thread Transfer existing physical SIM service to eSIM in Tracfone/Net10

Did you see the first esim right away, or was there some time before you saw it.

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Today, 02:27 PM

IsLand_BoY replied to a thread Transfer existing physical SIM service to eSIM in Tracfone/Net10

Update: all set! An eSIM profile was pushed to my iPhone overnight, I installed it and it showed service but didn't work. Texting 611611 said 0 in...

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Today, 02:26 PM

minij replied to a thread TCL Flip 2 Modding Info in Tracfone/Net10

The Flip 2 has several models and not all of them are listed. Could Orbic be something like the difference between HP and IBM? (Ie both computers...

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Today, 02:22 PM

jet1000 replied to a thread Tracfone Rewards Program in Tracfone/Net10

I used to be able to do the 50 points a few days later. But now the website seems to enforce the 15 day rule with me. I can answer the poll but I...

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Today, 01:58 PM

wco81 replied to a thread T‑Mobile Home Internet in T-Mobile

Tried different sides and upstairs. One problem is that the windows upstairs don't have wide enough sills to set the gateway down securely. But...

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Today, 01:25 PM

sillyette replied to a thread TCL Flip 2 Modding Info in Tracfone/Net10

I love flip phones, and I love hacks of all kinds, so I really enjoyed reading your OP, minij! Thanks for posting it! I'll be following this...

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Today, 12:52 PM

FoneTrac replied to a thread How to move line from one account to another in Tracfone/Net10

Great, thanks for your help

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Today, 12:45 PM

kaZZoo replied to a thread How to move line from one account to another in Tracfone/Net10

From web page, From account, Manage lines Choose line Device Remove from account Verification text sent Add to other account

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Today, 12:34 PM

FoneTrac replied to a thread How to move line from one account to another in Tracfone/Net10

Correct, keeping all minutes intact

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Today, 12:18 PM

eohippus replied to a thread Yet Another Disappearing Balances Tale in Tracfone/Net10

I finally got on chat and had my high balance account (end date 2039) transferred from my old Samsung S7 to my new Samsung A53 phone. It went without...

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Today, 12:14 PM

kaZZoo replied to a thread How to move line from one account to another in Tracfone/Net10

To verify, you want to move a device from account A over to account B.

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Today, 12:08 PM

mango3 replied to a thread TCL Flip 2 Modding Info in Tracfone/Net10

see no modd for Orbic Journey V Flip (RC2200DL) https://forums.apps4flip.com/?q=orbic

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Today, 11:49 AM

minij replied to a thread TCL Flip 2 Modding Info in Tracfone/Net10

I can’t remember the RAM but my Flip 2 had 8gb storage with expandable to 256. So that part IIRC is the same. The orbic may not be as locked down...

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Today, 11:29 AM

Boz1 replied to a thread The New Unlocking Thread After 11.23.2021 - All Your Scenarios Answered in Tracfone/Net10

I'm not sure about the battery replacement, but I doubt it. However, during the 60-days, before unlocking and doing a merge/combine of the units to...

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Today, 11:24 AM

FoneTrac started a thread How to move line from one account to another in Tracfone/Net10

I want to move a line from one account to another, keeping the buckets on the line being moved, how should I do it?

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Today, 11:24 AM

Nudle replied to a thread The New Unlocking Thread After 11.23.2021 - All Your Scenarios Answered in Tracfone/Net10

Thanks all. They indeed sent the codes out of sequence so it worked when I inverted the order.

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Today, 11:17 AM

salsal replied to a thread Sponsored: Official Tello Mobile thread in General Prepaid discussion

Of course it would work with only mobile data enabled. It's MMS. The problem is if wifi is on along side with mobile data on I can only send MMS but...

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Today, 11:04 AM

PaulCrawhorne replied to a thread Sponsored: Official Tello Mobile thread in General Prepaid discussion

Are you saying you don't believe them? Have you tested doing that ?

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Today, 11:02 AM

PaulCrawhorne replied to a thread is there a way to send and receive SMS internationally? in General Wireless Industry

Google Fi Flex plan may be worth checking out specifically for this one purpose not saying for general use, GBs are [email protected]

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Today, 11:00 AM

PaulCrawhorne replied to a thread Wi-Fi Calling? in T-Mobile

See if an Aussie mate can just hook you up with a cheap no-contract local SIM to hand you on arrival

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Today, 10:31 AM

DRNewcomb replied to a thread Wi-Fi Calling? in T-Mobile

Depending on the plan you have those local WiFi calls could end up costing you $3/min. Much better to use Google Voice or some other method. Here...

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Today, 10:31 AM

tekfranz replied to a thread 2 Bars but no Data? in Verizon Wireless

Yes, it makes sense to show the phone as being in Service with signal bars because voice and text may technically still be available even though data...

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Today, 10:31 AM

AnciusD replied to a thread The New Unlocking Thread After 11.23.2021 - All Your Scenarios Answered in Tracfone/Net10

I didn't realize the G Power 2020 was still available just assumed these were newer lesser models but just now looked closer at the specs. Any idea...

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Today, 10:27 AM

vwnut13 replied to a thread Moto G Stylus startup screen? in Tracfone/Net10

"Add text on Lock Screen"

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Today, 10:25 AM

thu1227 replied to a thread is there a way to send and receive SMS internationally? in General Wireless Industry

Please double check that PagePlus offers what you want. Their paygo and $12/month plans charge .20 per international text. The $29/month or higher...

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Today, 10:23 AM

Melli Mel replied to a thread T-Mobile 5G Speed Test Results in T-Mobile

This is in Chicago on Metro during the morning rush Sent from my DE2118 using Tapatalk

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Today, 10:22 AM

hpham replied to a thread The New Unlocking Thread After 11.23.2021 - All Your Scenarios Answered in Tracfone/Net10

Two things to consider: 1. On a Samsung phone, you have to use the Samsung Dialer app (not the Google Dialer) to enter the unlocking codes. 2....

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Today, 10:18 AM

Alphasite replied to a thread $10 loyalty discount ? in Verizon Wireless

I got the text as well but I'm hesitant to call in since I have a special discount applied to my account on override. Based on previous experience,...

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Today, 10:16 AM

wyophoneguy started a thread Wi-Fi Calling? in T-Mobile

Hey all Jut looking to if anyone can tell me how to use Wi-FI calling. I will be in Australia for few days next month and will need to call and...

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Today, 10:15 AM

AnciusD replied to a thread The New Unlocking Thread After 11.23.2021 - All Your Scenarios Answered in Tracfone/Net10

Did you try switching the order of input,i.e. first code 2nd, 2nd code first? Saw someone mention it once before.

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Today, 10:02 AM

Boz1 replied to a thread The New Unlocking Thread After 11.23.2021 - All Your Scenarios Answered in Tracfone/Net10

I haven't experienced this. All my unlocks went smoothly after receiving the codes. Does the IMEI listed in the email you received match your...

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Today, 09:54 AM

Nudle replied to a thread The New Unlocking Thread After 11.23.2021 - All Your Scenarios Answered in Tracfone/Net10

For me, the codes they sent are invalid (Yes, I tried multiple times and verified that my chubby fingers input the exact sequence). Anyone run into...

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Today, 09:05 AM

salsal replied to a thread Sponsored: Official Tello Mobile thread in General Prepaid discussion

Does anyone have problems with customer support from Tello? I can send MMS but receiving MMS times out. Opened a ticket and customer support keeps...

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Today, 08:56 AM

mango3 replied to a thread TCL Flip 2 Modding Info in Tracfone/Net10

very interesting indeed. wonder if there's anything like this for Orbic flip phone as it has twice the Ram and storage.

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Today, 08:56 AM

cycledude replied to a thread $10 loyalty discount ? in Verizon Wireless

Thanks everyone for your replies. Well I called, at first I was talking to a machine but eventually got switched to a lady, she seemed pretty nice...

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Today, 08:51 AM

PHL1365 replied to a thread Can I combine a line if I no longer have the phone? in Tracfone/Net10

I made sure to reset it. In fact, both phones were reset and unlocked. I just forgot that one phone was still active. Ever since the rewards program...

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Today, 07:15 AM

acurrie created an article Your Morning Briefing for Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 in HoFo Blog

From The Web: A Eulogy for Dark Sky, a Data Visualization Masterpiece iOS 16.4 Adds Voice Isolation for Cellular Phone Calls Here's what...

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Today, 07:08 AM

acurrie started a thread Your Morning Briefing for Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 in General Mobile Questions and Discussion

From The Web: A Eulogy for Dark Sky, a Data Visualization Masterpiece iOS 16.4 Adds Voice Isolation for Cellular Phone Calls Here's what...

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Today, 07:02 AM

mwdewey replied to a thread Any word on early clearance of the rest of C-Band? in Verizon Wireless

But no one from that 5-10% ever goes to the other 90-95%, for any reason, and nothing happens in that 90-95%, no commerce, no food/energy production,...

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Today, 06:57 AM

Boz1 replied to a thread TCL Flip 2 Modding Info in Tracfone/Net10

Same, and I agree!

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Today, 06:39 AM

bmtvaquero replied to a thread $10 loyalty discount ? in Verizon Wireless

The safe thing to do would be to call a known VZW phone number and ask.

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Today, 05:15 AM

Senkoboy replied to a thread TCL Flip 2 Modding Info in Tracfone/Net10

Above my pay grade, but very interesting.

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Today, 03:26 AM

minij started a thread TCL Flip 2 Modding Info in Tracfone/Net10

So I finally got the phone unlocked and have been playing with it A LOT. Firstly, to call this a dumb phone is unbecoming. It's a button-press...

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Today, 02:19 AM

IsLand_BoY replied to a thread Transfer existing physical SIM service to eSIM in Tracfone/Net10

I just got a 14 Pro Max delivered; I had T-Mobile postpaid on my eSIM and an AT&T BYOP SIM setup with my 13 Pro. My T-Mobile eSIM transferred...

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Today, 02:00 AM

brad15 replied to a thread 2 Bars but no Data? in Verizon Wireless

I've not lived in Phoenix since 2016, but when I was there Verizon was severly congested and T-Mobile was the best one in the valley for working...

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Today, 01:41 AM

Vicpdx17 replied to a thread You are roaming in Page Plus Cellular

8914 is a Verizon based sim card. 8901260 is T-Mobile. 8901410 or 8901280 is AT&T.

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Today, 01:34 AM

Vicpdx17 replied to a thread 2 Bars but no Data? in Verizon Wireless

Unfortunately I had a similar experience. I was in the Eloy, AZ/Coolidge,AZ area and both my Dads iPhone 12 and my iPhone 14 plus would have 2 bars...

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Yesterday, 10:53 PM

brad15 replied to a thread 2 Bars but no Data? in Verizon Wireless

Well, it's likely the band is at capacity because that's the *only* usable band available in that particular area. The network will instruct the...

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Yesterday, 10:05 PM

blkballoon925 replied to a thread 2 Bars but no Data? in Verizon Wireless

Demand is much more fluid than simply being “at capacity.” Every frame has to be scheduled, and in a multi-access wireless network there will be...

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Yesterday, 09:55 PM

mframe replied to a thread Can I combine a line if I no longer have the phone? in Tracfone/Net10

The buyer may get a surprise when they power it up and it asks for a PIN or fingerprint. Hopefully, they are savvy enough to know how to factory...

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Yesterday, 09:33 PM

tekfranz replied to a thread 2 Bars but no Data? in Verizon Wireless

I just checked Cellmapper and the location I had the issue does not have n77 deployed yet. However it’s on several other towers in the area and close...

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14 replies | 473 view(s)
Yesterday, 09:15 PM

tekfranz replied to a thread New MyVerizon tool to report network problems coming… in Verizon Wireless

Mark the Spot was great, especially when you received a follow-up from your feedback. I saw a tower go up a few years after reporting a bad area...

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Yesterday, 09:11 PM

Arickest replied to a thread $10 loyalty discount ? in Verizon Wireless

I saw your message and I got to thinking about the original message I got as I thought it was a scam too but it's legit and has the same phone number...

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Yesterday, 08:58 PM

cycledude started a thread $10 loyalty discount ? in Verizon Wireless

Received text message supposedly from Verizon saying I’m eligible for an exclusive loyalty discount of $10 a month on my current unlimited plan. ...

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Yesterday, 08:18 PM

mframe replied to a thread New MyVerizon tool to report network problems coming… in Verizon Wireless

Too bad AT&T didn't keep/improve their "Mark The Spot" app.

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Yesterday, 08:08 PM

kaZZoo replied to a thread lWhere Do You Purchase DATA ? in Tracfone/Net10

If T-mobile works for you, you can jump on Tello data only now, 10gb for 10.00 then drop down to the 1gb 6.00, by July-Aug you’ll have 14-15 gb.

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Yesterday, 07:47 PM

Boz1 replied to a thread Anyone have experience with alosim esim company for travel data-only plan? in General Prepaid discussion

The downside could be latency, but unless you're using the data for VoIP, it might not be an issue.

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Yesterday, 07:32 PM

FT_VZW replied to a thread lWhere Do You Purchase DATA ? in Tracfone/Net10

Where do you get a better deal on data for a month or two?

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Yesterday, 07:25 PM

formercanuck replied to a thread Any signs that rural coverage will be a priority? in T-Mobile

Much like T-Mobile and Alaska Airlines ... having only roaming service in Alaska.

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Yesterday, 07:04 PM

mizwiz replied to a thread Extended Network in General Prepaid discussion

My son has a Samsung on Inland and he's had VoLTE for quite awhile. That message is pertaining more to them hanging onto CDMA since we're in a rural...

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Yesterday, 06:46 PM

JSchnee21 replied to a thread Any word on early clearance of the rest of C-Band? in Verizon Wireless

What do you mean? (wink) Verizon already covers 2/3’s of the US population with 5G. Unfortunately that’s only like 5-10% of the land mass. ...

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Yesterday, 03:42 PM

@TheRealDanny started a thread New MyVerizon tool to report network problems coming… in Verizon Wireless

https://www.lightreading.com/5g-and-beyond/verizons-new-network-chief-promises-customer-feedback-tool/d/d-id/783980 Sent from my iPhone using...

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3 replies | 161 view(s)
Yesterday, 02:42 PM

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

I did some mucking around.....I have an account don't know how or when it was formed but I definitely have it. I will try to earn points now per the...

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Yesterday, 02:24 PM

WheelieBoot replied to a thread Spin the Wheel in Tracfone/Net10

5 points. WOOHAH! VZ must have busted an arm patting themselves on the back for their SO MAGNANIMOUS generosity. On the other hand one...

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Yesterday, 02:22 PM

Orlimar1 replied to a thread Any word on early clearance of the rest of C-Band? in Verizon Wireless

Yes. Especially on Verizon. They’re way ahead of ATT. But the Death Star is trying to catch up.

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Yesterday, 02:20 PM

Orlimar1 replied to a thread Five years with my Mobleys in Data Cards

My 2 lines are still humming along. Occasionally we’ll see little issues here and there but they don’t normally last long.

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Yesterday, 01:11 PM

kaZZoo replied to a thread Transfer existing physical SIM service to eSIM in Tracfone/Net10

On the web, in your account, choose activate,keeping the flip phone’s number, choose esim, follow the prompts, When its done, go to settings on the...

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15 replies | 443 view(s)
Yesterday, 01:03 PM

Haas_Dave replied to a thread network switching (rainbow SIM) is starting trials in Dish Wireless

On the Dish5G subreddit, someone purchased and activated a Boost Mobile-branded “rainbow SIM” device in New York. From what it seems, the SIM...

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Yesterday, 01:03 PM

PinkBow replied to a thread Transfer existing physical SIM service to eSIM in Tracfone/Net10

Unlocked, BYOP

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Yesterday, 01:01 PM

Jairzinho replied to a thread Anyone have experience with alosim esim company for travel data-only plan? in General Prepaid discussion

I just checked rates with alo and Keepgo and they look quite similar now, at least for western Europe. Yes. alo data expires after 30 days but it's a...

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Yesterday, 12:55 PM

kaZZoo replied to a thread Transfer existing physical SIM service to eSIM in Tracfone/Net10

Is the 13 BYOP unlocked, or a Tracfone 13, that was recently offered.

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