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Today, 07:41 AM

AnciusD replied to a thread Did Verizon kill off UNLOCK to 611611? in Tracfone/Net10

Unlocked my new Samsung this morning via the portal. obs=1

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Today, 07:32 AM

bobdevnul replied to a thread Reddit in The Lounge

There are 3.5 million subreddits. No doubt some of them are as you describe. I have not found that to be the case in the few I participate in.

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Today, 07:20 AM

acurrie created an article Your Morning Briefing for Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 in HoFo Blog

From The Web: Remove these 10 apps that drain the battery of your smartphone Oppo, Xiaomi, and Vivo phones can now pull Android app data to a...

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Today, 07:15 AM

acurrie started a thread Your Morning Briefing for Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 in General Mobile Questions and Discussion

From The Web: Remove these 10 apps that drain the battery of your smartphone Oppo, Xiaomi, and Vivo phones can now pull Android app data to a...

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Today, 05:27 AM

GVRD777 replied to a thread Reddit in The Lounge

I believe I saw your posts, Trekker over the years. I haven't found any meaningful and accurate information on Reddit whatsoever. In my experience...

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Today, 05:01 AM

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

As of now the UPS tracking just says "Label Created", but I can't see an origin location.

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Today, 01:09 AM

Urbex replied to a thread Post CDMA shutdown...do I need to look for more than supported bands & VoLTE on non official phones? in Verizon Wireless

So to make sure it's compatible, I need to make sure it's compatible first, and don't buy a phone that hasn't been available for about 10 years...

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Today, 12:46 AM

FAUguy replied to a thread Two AT&T SIMs, but one doesn't get 5G. in AT&T

Both SIM I got at the same time, and had been used in several 4G LTE phones over the years. The SIM that I had in my Note 10 Plus the past three...

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Today, 12:28 AM

Betulo replied to a thread Locked Out of Web Account - Tracfone Support No Help in Tracfone/Net10

I have started the process of switching to US Mobile. The help appears to be Pakistani, but seems to be 1000% better than TF. They are sending me...

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Today, 12:01 AM

minij replied to a thread USB Tethering still available after Visible network upgrade? in Verizon Prepaid/Visible

Word of the warning: I got my upgrade sim today. Now I can’t tether or hotspot my Flip 2, which I could do on the Legacy plan. I’m going to see if...

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Yesterday, 11:57 PM

minij replied to a thread Visible forcing me to buy a new phone in Verizon Prepaid/Visible

I think the Welcome deal ends on March 31. I upgraded from Legacy today and now i can’t hotspot my Flip 2. Super annoyed. Nothing i can do about...

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Yesterday, 11:53 PM

minij replied to a thread Activation Fees and Sim Swap question: in Verizon Wireless

Really glad to hear all these positive replies. Especially since I just “upgraded” my Visible plan and my Flip 2 can’t hotspot with it. So I need as...

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Yesterday, 11:51 PM

minij replied to a thread Does RedPocket limit/slow hotspot data on their 25GB or 50GB plans? CS said no. in General Prepaid discussion

I don’t care about rollover. I’m looking at the unlimited plans. My question was if the “overage” data- the data beyond 25 gb van be hotspot and what...

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Yesterday, 11:16 PM

Fonmonkey replied to a thread Has anyone sold phones to these companies? in Tracfone/Net10

Ask for it back, they’ll raise the offer, it’ll cost them more to return it. It’s still not cool that they did this, but hey it’s all part of the...

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Yesterday, 10:48 PM

october262 replied to a thread Does RedPocket limit/slow hotspot data on their 25GB or 50GB plans? CS said no. in General Prepaid discussion

any unused data does not rollover - https://www.reddit.com/r/redpocket/comments/qqchnk/data_rollover/

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Yesterday, 10:41 PM

hpham replied to a thread Voicemail reset in Tracfone/Net10

Thanks for the info. I learned something new today.

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Yesterday, 10:28 PM

dmart replied to a thread Share Your Grandfathered Plans in T-Mobile prepaid

I use my Legacy Gold rewards account for backup texting during international travel (land based and cruises). My primary carrier (Page Plus) does...

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Yesterday, 10:25 PM

jettable replied to a thread Has anyone sold phones to these companies? in Tracfone/Net10

Beware of wecelltrade. Sent them a TF Galaxy A03s brand new. Their quote was $18 for Other. Today I get an email from them saying "We have...

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Yesterday, 10:21 PM

Lisme replied to a thread Voicemail reset in Tracfone/Net10

I recently did this myself. I texted voicemail to 611611. It asks if you want to reset the password. Reply yes, and the announcement will go back to...

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Yesterday, 08:02 PM

Serial Port replied to a thread Voice Mail Box Full in Tracfone/Net10

As long as you are aware. It seems like you understand fairly well. Best wishes to you.

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Yesterday, 07:59 PM

Serial Port replied to a thread Post CDMA shutdown...do I need to look for more than supported bands & VoLTE on non official phones? in Verizon Wireless

Verizon stopped activating 3G phones at least 2 years before finally ending CDMA/3G coverage. At this time, you do need at least a 4G (LTE/VOLTE)...

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Yesterday, 07:41 PM

moto227 replied to a thread Five years with my Mobleys in Data Cards

I managed to misplace the SIM from my Mobley in the last few days. I am still looking for it but I have no clue where the heck I left it. If I find...

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Yesterday, 07:37 PM

Endlessknight replied to a thread Language Barrier Issue with Customer Service in T-Mobile

That is my next step if this last call didn't fix the issue. I've been told the account is now closed but I've been told that before.

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Yesterday, 07:30 PM

moto227 replied to a thread Stand alone AT&T Unlimited ZTE Mobley Hotspot now only $20!!!!! in Data Cards

So far I am very happy with the Visible SIM in the Mofi and its only $35/month with the discount code. I am using the same antenna I had been using...

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Yesterday, 07:04 PM

hpham replied to a thread Voicemail reset in Tracfone/Net10

You'll need a rep to reset it for you.

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Yesterday, 06:51 PM

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

Can you see where the shipment is coming from? New iPhones come from Indiana, and refurb iPhones come from TN.

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Yesterday, 06:47 PM

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

You all buy up those 11’s, so they can bring in the 12’s $ 13’s.

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Yesterday, 06:40 PM

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

Ordered a new 11 and refurb XR using a $300 code at 10:10 Eastern. Still no email. However, going to the order tracking site shows the...

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Yesterday, 06:32 PM

LCSJL started a thread Voicemail reset in Tracfone/Net10

Does anyone know how to reset the voicemail account. My voicemail use to say "voicemail is not setup" when I don't pickup a call. Recently it started...

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Yesterday, 06:19 PM

mframe replied to a thread Two AT&T SIMs, but one doesn't get 5G. in AT&T

The old S9 SIM was probably never provisioned for 5G. Just get a new SIM, and when the CSR switches your line to it, you should be properly...

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Yesterday, 06:12 PM

cellunlocker1 started a thread How to Add or Remove Widgets for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in Samsung

Hello All Howardforum Members, This guide is to show you how to add or remove Widgets for your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra device. Step 1: Tap and...

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Yesterday, 06:10 PM

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

Yeah you have nothing to lose!!! Only upside here!!!

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Yesterday, 05:11 PM

Urbex replied to a thread Activation Fees and Sim Swap question: in Verizon Wireless

I literally swapped SIMs between two phones daily for a few years without an issue. Had a SIM provisioned for an iPhone that my employer required...

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Yesterday, 05:05 PM

formercanuck replied to a thread Language Barrier Issue with Customer Service in T-Mobile

If you 'really' want to get out , I'd recommend a 'simple' filing of a BBB complaint. T-Mobile's "Executive Response Team" (used to be Office of...

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Yesterday, 04:36 PM

Urbex started a thread Post CDMA shutdown...do I need to look for more than supported bands & VoLTE on non official phones? in Verizon Wireless

In need of a new phone again...in the 20 some years of having cell phones, I've almost exclusively have purchased factory unlocked phones, and not...

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Yesterday, 04:31 PM

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

Got my order confirmation email for the two XRs at 4pm Central.

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Yesterday, 04:28 PM

Lisme replied to a thread Voice Mail Box Full in Tracfone/Net10

Yeah, I didn't mean that they auto-delete immediately. It seemed to be 30-60 days, something like that. I didn't think to refresh the timer by...

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Yesterday, 04:13 PM

moto227 replied to a thread Stand alone AT&T Unlimited ZTE Mobley Hotspot now only $20!!!!! in Data Cards

I'll give it a try. I just need to find the Mobley! LOL. No clue where it is. I only used maybe half a dozen times when I first got the plan. ...

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Yesterday, 04:11 PM

moto227 replied to a thread Stand alone AT&T Unlimited ZTE Mobley Hotspot now only $20!!!!! in Data Cards

Excellent idea thanks!

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Yesterday, 03:57 PM

IsLand_BoY replied to a thread Did Verizon kill off UNLOCK to 611611? in Tracfone/Net10

It was hit or miss in the past, but yeah, it doesn't work for me anymore. Thankfully - the actual unlocking process and eligibility is still fine so...

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Yesterday, 03:14 PM

rpz1 replied to a thread Visual Voicemail Not Showing Messages in Tracfone/Net10

FYI. You don't need data on to receive the notification. Only when you want to download/listen to it. I keep data off for the same reason as you. I...

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Yesterday, 03:02 PM

Endlessknight replied to a thread Language Barrier Issue with Customer Service in T-Mobile

The hoops I was made to jump through far exceeded what you are describing and the lies I was told were beyond believable. At one point I was even...

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Yesterday, 02:57 PM

Serial Port replied to a thread Voice Mail Box Full in Tracfone/Net10

I know it isn't the same carrier, but if I didn't manually delete a message by pressing #7, it was sent to "saved mail" and not auto deleted. I...

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Yesterday, 02:52 PM

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

you can check on it, you just go to track my order, put in order# and email.. and it does say pending remote fulfillment your right... I just want...

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Yesterday, 02:44 PM

bmtvaquero replied to a thread Language Barrier Issue with Customer Service in T-Mobile

Yes, it's a shady practice to make customers jump through hoops to discontinue a service which they could start with a simple click of the mouse. ...

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Yesterday, 02:38 PM

minij replied to a thread Does RedPocket limit/slow hotspot data on their 25GB or 50GB plans? CS said no. in General Prepaid discussion

Can the 'overage' data be used on hotspot as well? Do you know the actual speeds? I've seen reports of 64kbps and 128kbps. The deal they're...

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Yesterday, 02:35 PM

Relztrah started a thread Just when you thought that PagePlus customer service was useless... in Page Plus Cellular

I have had a Truphone number for several years but since I can't add any more balance to it and my phone is not esim compatible, I figured I would...

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Yesterday, 02:34 PM

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

Wonder what your order status shows? Probably pending remote fulfillment or pending payment confirmation?

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Yesterday, 02:31 PM

cellunlocker1 started a thread How to turn on Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Adaptive 120hz Display in Samsung

Hello All Howardforum Members, Here is a guide on how to set your Galaxy S23 Ultra to adaptive 120hz display to maximize your screen's full...

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Yesterday, 02:31 PM

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

hpham I placed an order for 2 refurb XRs around 12:45pm Central today using Chrome, it went smoothly. Used my $200 code (17K points). Got the order...

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Yesterday, 02:27 PM

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

I placed an order for 2 refurb XRs around 12:45pm Central today using Chrome, it went smoothly. Used my $200 code (17K points). Got the order number...

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Yesterday, 02:18 PM

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

ok tomeyes I feel better about my order now, I tried in edge and when I tried to apply the coupon around 10:10 I got the same message as you. ...

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Yesterday, 02:18 PM

Claudine H. replied to a thread Visual Voicemail Not Showing Messages in Tracfone/Net10

Oh yeah, must have mobile data turned on. I don't leave data on all the time so I'm not unknowingly using data. This is important for anyone else...

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Yesterday, 02:04 PM

Lisme replied to a thread Voice Mail Box Full in Tracfone/Net10

I think they auto-delete unless you do something. I think something of mine auto-deleted.

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Yesterday, 02:00 PM

Lisme replied to a thread Is Tracfone still worth it? in Tracfone/Net10

Yes, Consumer Cellular is run a lot better than Tracfone is. However, I believe there is another difference. I believe that Consumer Cellular will...

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Yesterday, 01:56 PM

PaulCrawhorne replied to a thread Language Barrier Issue with Customer Service in T-Mobile

IOW shady management, designs shady processes and shady systems. Don't blame the low-paid exploited staffers forced to follow those

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Yesterday, 01:52 PM

Serial Port replied to a thread Language Barrier Issue with Customer Service in T-Mobile

As a former CS rep, let me clarify. We were the first line reps and we made an attempt to save the account. If the customer decided they still...

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Yesterday, 01:52 PM

minij replied to a thread Did Verizon kill off UNLOCK to 611611? in Tracfone/Net10

It worked for me a couple of weeks ago when my phone got unlocked. That said, I would get that message pretty frequently when I'd check randomly...

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Yesterday, 01:49 PM

Boz1 replied to a thread Did Verizon kill off UNLOCK to 611611? in Tracfone/Net10

Okay. I was sort of thinking the issue was for refurb phones where TF hadn't cleared the history, but I see now that's wrong.

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Yesterday, 01:41 PM

hpham replied to a thread Voice Mail Box Full in Tracfone/Net10

After listening to a voice mail message, did you press 7 to delete it? If not, I think it'll go to the READ/HEARD folder. I don't know if those will...

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Yesterday, 01:30 PM

Lisme replied to a thread Voice Mail Box Full in Tracfone/Net10

You might need the nuclear option. Text voicemail to 611611 and it will ask you if you want to reset your password. It might reset everything, so be...

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Yesterday, 01:20 PM

energyx replied to a thread Did Verizon kill off UNLOCK to 611611? in Tracfone/Net10

Yeah, it makes it more difficult to know for sure. I did have a new iPhone 11 unlock on schedule Sunday.

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Yesterday, 01:19 PM

energyx replied to a thread Did Verizon kill off UNLOCK to 611611? in Tracfone/Net10

That's a 5-month old thread about it being incorrect about eligibility. The current issue is that it states the unlock checking service is...

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Yesterday, 01:17 PM

AnciusD replied to a thread Did Verizon kill off UNLOCK to 611611? in Tracfone/Net10

Just now tried with a new phone that's due to be unlocked tomorrow: "Sorry, this service is not responding at this time. Please try again later." ...

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Yesterday, 01:14 PM

energyx replied to a thread Did Verizon kill off UNLOCK to 611611? in Tracfone/Net10

Both 10char

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Yesterday, 12:34 PM

Endlessknight replied to a thread Language Barrier Issue with Customer Service in T-Mobile

Anyone else think the issue isn't the language barrier but shady CS reps? I called to cancel an account and kept getting passed around. At first I...

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Yesterday, 12:34 PM

Boz1 replied to a thread Did Verizon kill off UNLOCK to 611611? in Tracfone/Net10

Is the phone refurb or new?

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Yesterday, 12:22 PM

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

It's in stock now. https://www.tracfone.com/phone/apple-iphone-xr-64gb-reconditioned Try ordering it logged out of account in Chrome.

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Yesterday, 11:35 AM

david2233 replied to a thread Voice Mail Box Full in Tracfone/Net10

It's just regular voice mail.

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Yesterday, 11:21 AM

Trekker replied to a thread Anybody enjoy their handhelds as much as the major consoles? in Video Games

Get a nintendo switch... best of both worlds

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Yesterday, 10:58 AM

october262 replied to a thread Did Verizon kill off UNLOCK to 611611? in Tracfone/Net10

see this reddit thread - https://www.reddit.com/r/TracFone/comments/y9e29h/do_not_trust_the_device_unlock_eligibility_info/ the service might be...

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Yesterday, 10:49 AM

Serial Port replied to a thread Two AT&T SIMs, but one doesn't get 5G. in AT&T

I can only speculate, but I suspect that the one phone line not getting 5G may lack the features required at the account level. If so, no matter...

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Yesterday, 10:34 AM

Serial Port replied to a thread Problem with VZW and wondering if anyone else has this problem in Verizon Wireless

I guarantee that the cellular carrier CAN change the due date with at least 30 days pre-notification. I worked for At&t for almost 14 years. There...

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Yesterday, 10:28 AM

tnertb replied to a thread OFFICIAL: Tracfone/Net10 Phone Deals in Tracfone/Net10

Make sure to have the latest update on the 7 before you do anything with tracfone on it.

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Yesterday, 10:27 AM

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

Ordered new se2, refurb xs to sell/trade in in 60 days and new Galaxy A01 for $300 coupon and $15 service on the xs

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Yesterday, 10:24 AM

rpz1 replied to a thread Voice Mail Box Full in Tracfone/Net10

Are we talking VVM or Basic VM ?

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Yesterday, 10:21 AM

rpz1 replied to a thread Why sometimes I have to reboot phone to get data? in General Prepaid discussion

This also happens since the shut down of 3G (UMTS/HSPA on ATT and cdma on Verizon). If you had a weak LTE signal the phone use to drop to those at...

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Yesterday, 10:16 AM

Serial Port replied to a thread 7 Years on HoFo in The Lounge

Going on 18 years for me.

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Yesterday, 10:13 AM

Serial Port replied to a thread Voice Mail Box Full in Tracfone/Net10

In your case, it's not the phone, it is a problem you need to discuss with your cellular provider. Your phone doesn't store your VM, it only shows...

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9 replies | 306 view(s)
Yesterday, 10:07 AM

david2233 started a thread Voice Mail Box Full in Tracfone/Net10

After I get a voice mail and listen to it I get a notification that my voice mail box is full. But when I check my voice mail box is empty. This...

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Yesterday, 09:48 AM

Trekker replied to a thread 7 Years on HoFo in The Lounge

20 Years now!! Time sure flies... any other veteran still here?

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Yesterday, 09:42 AM

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

I just unlocked my second new 11 new in the box. I did add time to the second one to get points, but it was not necessary on the first one I did over...

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Yesterday, 09:39 AM

energyx started a thread Did Verizon kill off UNLOCK to 611611? in Tracfone/Net10

It's been service unavailable for weeks now. I wonder if they broke something intentionally or otherwise?

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Yesterday, 09:33 AM

dementedlemur replied to a thread OFFICIAL: Tracfone/Net10 Phone Deals in Tracfone/Net10

The Refurb XR I received last month was like new and shows warranty through Apple till next January, definitely worth getting if you got the points!

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Yesterday, 09:24 AM

Trekker replied to a thread Reddit in The Lounge

I remember being very active at HoFo and some other tech forums around 20 years ago. It was such fun customizing my Nokia phones with ringtones,...

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Yesterday, 09:16 AM

gaylemike replied to a thread Problem with VZW and wondering if anyone else has this problem in Verizon Wireless

Thanks for the reply...your reply made more sense than a lot of others. I may be stuck in the 80s or 90s but a contract is a contract and it requires...

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Yesterday, 09:04 AM

10mm replied to a thread 5G Ultra Wideband Speed Test Thread in Verizon Wireless

Another Verizon n77 upgrade in the rural northern Michigan community of Rose City! These upgraded sites are popping up in the most random places. I...

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