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Today, 01:47 AM

RazMonster replied to a thread Fees for adding smart watch in Verizon Wireless

Yup. My watch comes out to 13.18 each month same as iPad

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Today, 12:48 AM

LkyOldSun replied to a thread notes with stylus, end to end encryption, across all platforms. Does it exist? in Mobile Developers Forum

cross platform HA HAHA HAAAHAAA! there does not exist even an iOS note app that supports end-to-end encryption and pencil input unless you want to...

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Today, 12:00 AM

RazMonster replied to a thread T-Mobile Announces Plan Changes and Zero Cost to Switch Promo in T-Mobile

I opened up a magenta max line and was able to convert it to the Military Magenta MAX which is the same plan/features but for $70 a month

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Yesterday, 11:47 PM

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

To add to Qphone's post, the simple answer is: NO! Unfortunately, Shaw/Freedom is their own independent network relying solely on their towers. ...

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Yesterday, 11:45 PM

phaseout282 replied to a thread T-Mobile 5G Speed Test Results in T-Mobile

Wow tmobile is pretty good here in Freeport NY inside my parents house. Sent from my SM-F916U using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 11:37 PM

Lisme replied to a thread Proximity Sensor off and on working in Tracfone/Net10

Maybe you can borrow a working sim and use it to test the new phone. I don't know if this will work. You can activate the new phone with a...

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Yesterday, 10:54 PM

Yeswap replied to a thread Boost's current network? in Boost Mobile

Yes, the cheaper plans are only available on the Expanded Network. As jmac32here said, the Sprint network is supposed to be shut down at the end...

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Yesterday, 10:49 PM

QPhone replied to a thread HSPA: Telus Lights up 5G in Five Cities in TELUS/Koodo/Public Mobile

Awesome! Thanks for the info! Sent via BlackBerry Hub+ Services on Pixel 4a 5G

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Yesterday, 09:53 PM

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

Hmm, disappointing. I get up to 40-50 Mbps down on my iPhone, depending on which part of the house I'm in but the upload is only like 1 or 2 meg....

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Yesterday, 09:45 PM

Jim1348 replied to a thread T‑Mobile Home Internet in T-Mobile

Are the T-Mobile Home Internet SIM cards locked to the device before they even ship?

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Yesterday, 09:38 PM

Jim1348 replied to a thread Stand alone AT&T Unlimited ZTE Mobley Hotspot now only $20!!!!! in Data Cards

I have two of those lines. Each of them is in a Netgear Nighthawk LTE Mobile Hotspot Router. I have used the Putty program to select bands of...

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Yesterday, 09:14 PM

robbyrobby started a thread very strange stream saver on $75.00 prepaid plan in AT&T Prepaid (formerly GoPhone)

a friend has $75($50 after autopay discount) plan. sometimes when logging in paygoonline.com an option exists to turn stream saver on and off, is...

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Yesterday, 09:12 PM

vljenewein replied to a thread Proximity Sensor off and on working in Tracfone/Net10

UPDATE: Got in the phone from Amazon today. Charged it up and downloaded just a few apps to transfer over some of my call logs and messages. i...

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Yesterday, 08:35 PM

mframe replied to a thread Switch between PAYG and monthly plan in h2o Wireless

I was told the same thing, in the past. I figure if I want to change to a monthly plan, I would just have to use up my PayGo balance (even if...

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Yesterday, 08:14 PM

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

DC doing well Sent from my SM-G998U1 using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 07:16 PM

DRNewcomb commented on article Your Morning Briefing for Thursday, February 25th, 2021 in HoFo Blog

Another idiot who reviews phones and doesn't bother to read the specs. I'll provide some FYI. NUU G5 FCC ID=2ADINS6501L Dual SIM Dual Standby...

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Yesterday, 07:08 PM

jmac32here replied to a thread Boost's current network? in Boost Mobile

Probably until the end of this year since the "Nationwide" network is supposed to be getting the plug pulled on it 1/1/2022.

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Yesterday, 07:01 PM

rcentros replied to a thread Boost's current network? in Boost Mobile

Now I understand. Thank you. When I followed the link to the Nationwide plans I saw the "old" Boost. I guess they're keeping this (for now?) to...

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Yesterday, 07:00 PM

sheytoon replied to a thread HSPA: Telus Lights up 5G in Five Cities in TELUS/Koodo/Public Mobile

It's n66. Most of the speed is coming from LTE. Canadian spectrum auctions are way behind the US. Auction for n78 spectrum is this coming summer,...

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Yesterday, 06:32 PM

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

The last time I could spin was during the 24 hours between 7 PM 12/23 and 6:59 PM 2/24. The first time I was "allowed" to play the once and twice a...

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Yesterday, 06:13 PM

Yeswap replied to a thread Best plan to secure SMS against SIM jacking? in General Prepaid discussion

You're absolutely right. I'll correct my post.

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Yesterday, 06:02 PM

Mosaic55 replied to a thread Samsung A01 Large Icons in Tracfone/Net10

I found this review that says the A01 lacks “easy mode” https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-a01 Nova or one of the other launchers...

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Yesterday, 05:30 PM

kre1997 replied to a thread API settings needed for tello GSM? in General Prepaid discussion

Thank you.

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Yesterday, 04:32 PM

dfriz replied to a thread API settings needed for tello GSM? in General Prepaid discussion

The phone I just put on Tello/Tmo, I just picked the Tmoble APN choice, and data worked fine. I had asked c/s about the APN setting and he said don't...

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Yesterday, 04:12 PM

dfriz replied to a thread How/where to set # of rings before voicemail? in Page Plus Cellular

It will go to the voicemail of the phone that is off. If you have only one phone forwarded, no problem.

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Yesterday, 03:16 PM

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

Interesting, mine will connect and the blue light is blinking, but I have no throughput. I’ve tried switching bands to no avail. If I go to a...

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Yesterday, 02:49 PM

cv91913 replied to a thread Samsung A01 Large Icons in Tracfone/Net10

I have tried all of the various sizing options such as grid, display zoom and fonts on my Samsung devices and none of them actually change the...

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Yesterday, 02:39 PM

EliZ replied to a thread How/where to set # of rings before voicemail? in Page Plus Cellular

That's interesting. This suggests that a simple phone setting might be able to force a call to go directly to voicemail, simply by taking itself...

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Yesterday, 02:38 PM

tomseys replied to a thread Samsung A01 Large Icons in Tracfone/Net10

Not sure since don't have phone but maybe there is a setting that can change size of home screen icons by changing the grid layout/arrangement?

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Yesterday, 02:33 PM

arnold040 started a thread Compare Cheap Prepaid Plans in Boost Mobile

https://prepaidcompare.net is noted in different places on this forum for cheap plans, but I just now saw it.So I'm reposting it here in case others...

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Yesterday, 01:44 PM

Boz1 replied to a thread Best plan to secure SMS against SIM jacking? in General Prepaid discussion

PagePlus is $10/120 days, or $30/360 days.

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Yesterday, 01:41 PM

dfriz replied to a thread Tello: GSM service now available in General Prepaid discussion

> can not hit the "Activate" button I had that same problem. Called c/s, fixed it. Browser was populating the zip code box with the email...

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Yesterday, 01:36 PM

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

Mine is working ok - 18/1 Mbps. 1 down isn't great, but not much different from what I usually get. This is at my home where it is never very good. I...

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Yesterday, 01:28 PM

kre1997 started a thread API settings needed for tello GSM? in General Prepaid discussion

I put a family member on the tello $5 monthly data plan in order to save a large pay as you go balance. I ordered and installed a GSM SIM. Are...

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Yesterday, 01:26 PM

SJGUY99 started a thread Samsung A01 Large Icons in Tracfone/Net10

I have a Samsung A01 smartphone and do not see a section in settings to enlarge the "home screen" icons or the apps icons. The default size of the...

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Yesterday, 01:24 PM

bobdevnul replied to a thread Truphone 2021 thread in General Prepaid discussion

The Truphone "Zone" countries are: United Kingdom United States Australia France Germany Hong Kong The Netherlands Poland Spain

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Yesterday, 01:09 PM

prof68 replied to a thread T-Mobile Prepaid eSIM on Verizon iPhone!!! in T-Mobile prepaid

Should work if your phone is unlocked. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 01:05 PM

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

My Mobley plan is practically useless. Have little to no throughput and have tried multiple towers. Anyone else noticing any change? Sent from...

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Yesterday, 01:00 PM

RIMDHoward started a thread Any upcoming Prepaid to hookup with MVNOs phone deals? in General Prepaid discussion

Any upcoming Prepaid to hookup with MVNOs phone deals? ============================================ Thanks for replies to my posting. I picked...

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Yesterday, 12:59 PM

minij replied to a thread The Official Visible Wireless Party Pay Thread in Verizon Prepaid/Visible

Good to know. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using HoFo

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Yesterday, 12:47 PM

RIMDHoward replied to a thread My Career outgoing call going via GV and not able complete ? in Google Voice

Thanks . I signed up for RedPocket (200 Talk 1000 Text 200MB is each month not for the year.) plan. I was able to port my number from Tello to...

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Yesterday, 12:44 PM

RIMDHoward replied to a thread Are there any ongoing Red Pocket deals ? in General Prepaid discussion

Thanks . I signed up for above plan. I was able to port my number from Tello to RedPocket. It took 2 days. Thanks.

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Yesterday, 12:42 PM

VisionsDivine replied to a thread Truphone 2021 thread in General Prepaid discussion

When I log into my account and select "upgrade," only the UK is an option.

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Yesterday, 12:37 PM

Yeswap replied to a thread Boost's current network? in Boost Mobile

SIM locking works by the locked phone only allowing SIMs with specific Mobile Country Code (MCC) and Mobile Network Code (MNC) combinations. T-Mobile...

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Yesterday, 12:34 PM

nbhan replied to a thread The Official Visible Wireless Party Pay Thread in Verizon Prepaid/Visible

Join growing party: KandI

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Yesterday, 12:32 PM

lineisbusy replied to a thread Truphone 2021 thread in General Prepaid discussion

You can still get a U.K. number this way (for $8 per month), but they don't offer this service for any other countries, I don't believe.

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Yesterday, 12:23 PM

zapjb replied to a thread The Official Visible Wireless Party Pay Thread in Verizon Prepaid/Visible

Afair a first name only.

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Yesterday, 12:22 PM

Yeswap replied to a thread Best plan to secure SMS against SIM jacking? in General Prepaid discussion

With the AT&T Prepaid $2/Day plan, added funds expire unless more money is added before expiration. $10 top ups expire in 30 days, $25 top ups expire...

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Yesterday, 12:18 PM

Digital Rules replied to a thread FreedomPop Upgrading Everyone to Premium Voice in General Prepaid discussion

Wow they must have removed it recently. I just installed it on a phone about 2 weeks ago. It worked yesterday I better check it again today. Sent...

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Yesterday, 12:08 PM

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

The last time the wheel worked for me was in the morning on the 24th.

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Yesterday, 11:59 AM

andyk88 replied to a thread FreedomPop Upgrading Everyone to Premium Voice in General Prepaid discussion

The "FreedomPop Messaging Phone/SIM" app is gone from Google Play. ...

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Yesterday, 11:55 AM

Jairzinho replied to a thread Switch between PAYG and monthly plan in h2o Wireless

Is that so? I have accumulated a large balance in my PAYG plan. I''m considering switching to a monthly plan and using that balance to pay for it....

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Yesterday, 11:55 AM

Yeswap replied to a thread Boost's current network? in Boost Mobile

The best source is the Boost Mobile website. I just went to https://activate.boostmobile.com/ and entered the IMEI of a currently inactive 2015...

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Yesterday, 11:38 AM

renew1 replied to a thread T-Mobile Prepaid eSIM on Verizon iPhone!!! in T-Mobile prepaid

Ok. I’m using an iPhone and already downloaded other eSIM app from the App Store. I’ll try it again later and see if I can get activated bb Sent...

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Yesterday, 11:34 AM

tmobilenatl replied to a thread T-Mobile Prepaid eSIM on Verizon iPhone!!! in T-Mobile prepaid

All I did was download the T-Mobile esim activation app from the play store and activated through it. Sent from my SM-G998U1 using HoFo mobile app

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Yesterday, 11:20 AM

minij replied to a thread The Official Visible Wireless Party Pay Thread in Verizon Prepaid/Visible

I believe you. So what info about the stranger do you see? Name? Email? Phone number? Sent from my iPhone using HoFo

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Yesterday, 11:19 AM

minij replied to a thread Truphone 2021 thread in General Prepaid discussion

If you’re going to be in one country for a long time (say 3 weeks), and the country is a truphone country, you can pay $8 and get a number for that...

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Yesterday, 10:54 AM

zapjb replied to a thread The Official Visible Wireless Party Pay Thread in Verizon Prepaid/Visible

It's any member. Not all members. Done it 4 times already. Approved 4 strangers & they're in. Chat with CSR if you don't believe me.

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Yesterday, 10:52 AM

lineisbusy replied to a thread Truphone 2021 thread in General Prepaid discussion

I agree. I have used Truphone during numerous visits to western European countries. TruPhone makes it easy to receive calls from the USA while there....

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Yesterday, 10:44 AM

jcalder commented on article Telus Lights up 5G in Five Cities in HoFo Blog

Had my first thrilling 5G experience yesterday. Got about 300 down and 50 up in Winnipeg. Talk about underwhelming. Hoping 5G signal is better...

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Yesterday, 10:38 AM

renew1 started a thread T-Mobile Prepaid eSIM on Verizon iPhone!!! in T-Mobile prepaid

I have a Verizon iPhone XS Max that’s currently on Verizon postpaid account. I would like to test T-Mobile coverage using an eSIM. From what I’ve...

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Yesterday, 10:09 AM

MiFi_online replied to a thread Boost's current network? in Boost Mobile

Will phones sold on T-mobile's web site work on their MVNOs?

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Yesterday, 09:47 AM

VisionsDivine replied to a thread Truphone 2021 thread in General Prepaid discussion

https://www.truphone.com/us/consumer/sim/ Buy it here. I've used it in the UK and France and the service is solid. Incoming calls and texts from...

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Yesterday, 09:35 AM

bcltoys started a thread How do the new Unlimited plans stack up against the "Beyond Unlimited plan"? in Verizon Wireless

Never mind found answer by going to the source.

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Yesterday, 09:32 AM

happygrrl1 replied to a thread Truphone 2021 thread in General Prepaid discussion

Where is a good place (website) to buy a Truphone sim? Also, what is your experience using Truphone in Europe? I am in the US but hope to be able...

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Yesterday, 09:12 AM

mike2874 replied to a thread iPhone 11 in Tracfone/Net10

Ok thank you! When I get it can I go ahead and set it up before I put in a SIM and transfer service?

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Yesterday, 08:51 AM

hoktrillian replied to a thread FreedomPop Upgrading Everyone to Premium Voice in General Prepaid discussion

My legacy free SIMs have stopped giving mobile data credit for telephone calls when I am using mobile data for a while. In your case, I would make...

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Yesterday, 08:33 AM

bmtvaquero replied to a thread Fees for adding smart watch in Verizon Wireless

Thanks.....

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Yesterday, 08:02 AM

TacoDan replied to a thread iPhones not geting all features with some MVNO's in General Prepaid discussion

1. Have any of you noticed any missing features like MMS, VoLTE, wifi calling, or Visual Voicemail on your iPhones with any MVNO's? TF Verizon -...

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Yesterday, 07:55 AM

TacoDan replied to a thread iPhone 11 in Tracfone/Net10

Locked or unlocked I've used Verizon iPhones on TF Verizon without issues. Have a Verizon iPhone 7 that is now on a TF AT&T sim

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Yesterday, 07:10 AM

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

The wheel has been out of prizes on app/site for about 4 days or so for me. I've gotten points for the poll, social media and the memory game...

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Yesterday, 06:24 AM

cellular-dude replied to a thread Tello: GSM service now available in General Prepaid discussion

You can also download the google voice app and get a phone number that will work on Wi-Fi or data only. Makes for a good emergency phone and also a...

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Yesterday, 05:47 AM

kre1997 replied to a thread Tello: GSM service now available in General Prepaid discussion

A put a family member on the tello $5 tello data plan so that we don't lose the account balance. He now has a GSM SIM in a Moto e6 phone, which is...

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Yesterday, 03:39 AM

VVivian replied to a thread Verizon LTE/VoLTE network OPEN to inbound international roaming in Verizon Wireless

From 2018: “ Verizon’s network at 57% of capacity, highest in the world, according to new study” ...

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Yesterday, 03:38 AM

rcentros replied to a thread Boost's current network? in Boost Mobile

Nice source, thanks.

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Yesterday, 03:35 AM

GVRD777 replied to a thread What's keeping Howard Forums alive these days? in The Lounge

Some say humanity, at least in the West is devolving.

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Yesterday, 03:34 AM

GVRD777 commented on article Your Morning Briefing for Thursday, February 25th, 2021 in HoFo Blog

Watching and hearing Linus' videos are about as uncomfortable as having someone scratch their nails on chalkboard.

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Yesterday, 03:06 AM

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

When Shaw introduced $0 Free mobile as long as you have a valid cable/internet account... I pretty much jumped at it for my two kids. Ported them...

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Yesterday, 02:56 AM

advcomp2019 replied to a thread Wifi calling Question in Tracfone/Net10

The A50 S506DL just received an update, and it enabled WiFi calling setting on it now too.

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Yesterday, 02:33 AM

QPhone replied to a thread HSPA: Telus Lights up 5G in Five Cities in TELUS/Koodo/Public Mobile

Does Telus' 5G rollout use mmWave or long-range sub-6 bands that AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile use? Just did a quick speed test at a Vancouver...

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Yesterday, 02:24 AM

minij replied to a thread The Official Visible Wireless Party Pay Thread in Verizon Prepaid/Visible

The TOS for the parties say “all member must approve” so I have questions: 1) if a party is huge, how does that work? 2) what do these...

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Yesterday, 02:22 AM

baaadandy replied to a thread Verizon LTE/VoLTE network OPEN to inbound international roaming in Verizon Wireless

From the VZW deprioitization team Sent from my SM-N986U1 using HoFo mobile app

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Yesterday, 02:19 AM

baaadandy replied to a thread Fees for adding smart watch in Verizon Wireless

Yes, look at 3 to 5 bucks in the usual fees/surcharges/taxes. Should be less tho as it's based on the $10/mo charge as opposed to your more...

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Yesterday, 02:16 AM

@TheRealDanny replied to a thread ATT looks to borrow $14 billion for 5G spectrum in AT&T

I can’t believe how much money VZ and T spent on this auction! Unreal. Sent from my iPhone using HoFo

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Yesterday, 01:44 AM

web1b replied to a thread Best plan to secure SMS against SIM jacking? in General Prepaid discussion

If I get an iPhone XR or newer unlocked, can’t I get the AT&T eSIM plan that charges $2 per day if you make calls or send texts. if I only used it...

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Yesterday, 01:40 AM

zapjb replied to a thread What's keeping Howard Forums alive these days? in The Lounge

Yup I try not to think about it much but we're in & heading for a long stay in the modern day Dark Ages.

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Yesterday, 01:21 AM

GVRD777 started a thread What's keeping Howard Forums alive these days? in The Lounge

Back in the day, Hofo was the go to place to get your info on mobile devices and cellular networks. It seems those days are all but gone. Most...

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