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Today, 06:51 PM
Wow, this is good to hear!
I was going to bring up that, some time back after TF acquired PPC, didn't Call Records experience a hiatus, but...
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Today, 05:49 PM
I just tested adding TracFone airtime to my Target cart and was charged 14.55% in taxes. That's in San Francisco. If I log out and enter a zip code...
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Today, 05:36 PM
Very good. At least for now. Guess the CSR I chatted with was wrong or thought I was on one of the other TF brands since their CSRs bounce around...
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Today, 04:44 PM
One thing I don't like about this plan is that, since it isn't advertised or listed on their web site, it can be difficult to find out the terms and...
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Today, 03:45 PM
I am hesitating to port in my backup number. Don't know if it's easy to get port out information from FreedomPop.
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Today, 03:36 PM
Make sure it's not a Beta Test 9500. They won't work.
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Today, 03:00 PM
Thanks for reminding me it’s included in the $20 standalone. I called up and they just removed the charges now
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Today, 02:50 PM
Have you tried dialing 611 from your Ultra Mobile phone, which should be a free call, while connected to WiFi, to see if it works?
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Today, 02:41 PM
They don’t? That’s news to me. Unless they’ve split it between LTE and 5G in those regions - 10 for LTE and 10 for 5G.
Around here (GTA), it’s the...
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Today, 02:24 PM
lol $100 where? i just looked and they start at 500 plus
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Today, 02:24 PM
This is true, do you know of any reason why they don't deploy it as 20 Mhz wide, even in areas where they own it though? I've seen a lot of sites...
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Today, 02:21 PM
There are many places (Best Buy, Walmart, Target, maybe dollar stores) where you can buy a non-TF SIM like H2O, Ting, Red Pocket, Boost, etc. Buy one...
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Today, 02:20 PM
You don't need to buy a sim. Any old, inactive sim will work for testing purposes.
(I stash used sim cards in a little box - I have grand plans...
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Today, 02:10 PM
Just did chat to add a byod line to my account, this time went perfect 10k pending points added before chat was completed. Had to fight for the...
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Today, 01:41 PM
hmm thanks for info again hpham -- family doesn't have any sims that are not tracfone doh-
ok a few dumb questions hehe don't know much about...
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Today, 01:30 PM
Thanks for the reports about buying prepaid wireless cards from Target that had taxes/fees collected.
I just checked for my location in OH, and at...
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Today, 12:53 PM
Absolutely correct. No argument from me.
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Today, 12:46 PM
But is the site that im going to... correct? Always used this site.
Also because im outside the us now, calling that toll free number will use...
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Today, 12:32 PM
Call records is working again.
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Today, 12:01 PM
Thanks for the tip. I should have thought about that last week!
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Today, 11:58 AM
Can't kick in the $3.50 a month to one of most important cellular forums if not the most important. Wow.
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Today, 11:58 AM
I encounter a similar situation last week. I was trying to use a $300 coupon on another account. I encountered that the same error message. I tried...
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Today, 11:55 AM
Wow. Idk if I've ever heard a criticism of a current iphone camera. As an anti-appleite it's good to hear. :lol:
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Today, 11:31 AM
In PA they started charging taxes and the $1.65 e911 fee about six months ago. Makes the smaller cards considerably more expensive as it's a flat tax...
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Today, 11:30 AM
Try doing it on cellular data and disconnect from your WiFi. They have a temp block on your WiFi address
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Today, 10:35 AM
I'm in Texas as far back as I can remember I've been charged tax for TracFone but not T-Mobile.
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Today, 10:19 AM
Yep, the current crop of Samsung S22 models sold by Fi have eSIM but Fi doesn't have eSIM support for them yet. People can get T-mo (and maybe...
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Today, 10:15 AM
I'm in Kansas. Attached are pictures of an actual order made in June 2022 and one simulated today. Some tax law changes usually take effect on 1/1 or...
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Today, 09:55 AM
I've only used a glass screen protector on an old LG G2 that I got new for a great price on clearance at Best Buy, and my current Pixel 3a XL, that I...
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Today, 09:41 AM
Correct. A Sponsored Sticky requires a monthly subscription which they have chosen not to continue.
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Today, 09:32 AM
A little protection for the phone, like a glass screen protector, is a lot cheaper than paying monthly for mobile phone insurance. Of course, stuff...
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Today, 09:23 AM
Really, for less than 4 bucks you can get at least two tempered glass screen protectors.
Why wouldn't you?
I just got two for my wife's new phone...
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Today, 08:54 AM
I currently have an Iphone 12 Pro Max. I'm not happy with the camera. Is the Samsung 20 Ultra camera better?
Thank you for any feedback.:)
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Today, 08:53 AM
That has to be a billing system bug. The plan explicitly promises free roaming in Canada and Mexico. It would be a cut and dry lawsuit, AT&T knows...
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Today, 08:27 AM
Ah, okay. I didn't think of the scenario of an account where there were no longer any active lines. Thank you.
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Today, 08:22 AM
don't think the rewards points will expire in an account with active lines. The points will expire/disappear in 60 days when there is no active line.
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Today, 08:20 AM
When did you notice Target started collecting tax on wireless refill cards? Also, what state?
I last bought $300 worth of AT&T Prepaid refill...
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Today, 08:11 AM
I didn't know unredeemed points could expire. Where do I see that expiration date in my rewards account? Thanks!
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Today, 07:56 AM
I heard complaints on the last 2 model's of iPhone. The screens are much better against cracking. But to get there the screens are more likely to...
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Today, 07:44 AM
It's an odd little list -- there are very few Androids that are supported with eSIM. If you have an older iPhone X Series or SE 2020 you have a few...
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Today, 07:31 AM
If you don't get a reply from a current Ultra Mobile customer, you should contact Ultra.
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Today, 06:45 AM
Why isn't this thread stickied any longer? Not a sponsor any more of the forum?
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Today, 06:45 AM
From The Web:
Montblanc Summit 3, the second Wear OS 3 watch, doesn’t have Google Assistant
Fitbit app readies Pixel Watch support, seemingly...
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Today, 06:43 AM
From The Web:
Montblanc Summit 3, the second Wear OS 3 watch, doesn’t have Google Assistant
Fitbit app readies Pixel Watch support, seemingly...
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Today, 05:56 AM
I'm using a DENT Wireless eSIM on my TF unlocked XR. Works great. I don't know why TF is only supporting 12 and higher.
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Today, 04:41 AM
As others have suggested, Verizon is killing their 3g/1X network and you will need to upgrade to the Straight Talk ZTE LTE box to continue service.
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Today, 04:34 AM
AT&T Branded devices need an active AT&T sim to receive updates. AT&T updated the OTA server so that when you have an AT&T branded device, when the...
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Today, 02:56 AM
Just FYI, something I discovered years ago is that while VZW charges $30 extra for Mobile Hotspot Usage on a SMARTPHONE if you have the GUDP, as soon...
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Today, 02:41 AM
I wasn't seeing it in the App last night. Could be because it wasn't showing any data usage numbers yet? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Yep, amazingly, some of...
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Today, 01:58 AM
I ended up using PDAnet's WiFi share with an old laptop and a Simple Mobile unlimited plan. Probably not the most stable connection, but does exactly...
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Today, 01:56 AM
This solution might not be for everyone, but what I've been doing is using WiFi Sharing with PDAnet. I was recently donated an old laptop and use it...
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Today, 01:01 AM
I am on the $3 a month paygo plan with ultramobile. I use this as I'm outside the US most of the time and wanted a US number while outside the US. ...
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Today, 12:50 AM
Thanks for the update. Glad to hear it all went well!
Unlocking is one of the few things Tracfone has been doing consistently well.
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Today, 12:31 AM
Screens are much more durable these days, but I still put a screen protector on. I use SuperShieldz brand tempered glass screen protectors on pretty...
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Yesterday, 11:45 PM
I had the iPhone 12 Pro and my family still has the iPhone 12 since I traded in their old iPhones about 1.5 years ago and the 12 became free after...
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Yesterday, 11:36 PM
Okay, I tested it. I saved:
1234567890;011011234567890
Worked fine. On this phone, ";" is the pause/wait. Let me know if you want me to test...
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Yesterday, 10:37 PM
this is late, but you can get a motorola 9500 for @$100 on ebay, for service get a prepaid sim on ebay for however number of minutes you thnk you'll...
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Yesterday, 10:27 PM
I f you dont need PTT then why not just get the regular 9555?
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Yesterday, 10:16 PM
Newer phones have curved edges that make it pretty hard to install a screen protector. I had good luck with ESR Armorite for my iPhone 11. It comes...
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Yesterday, 09:43 PM
I just found out that a ZTE Blade Spark (AT&T unlocked) is compatible with T-Mobile / Walmart FP.
It defaulted to fast.t-mobile.com APN, which...
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Yesterday, 09:07 PM
The preloaded ebay SIM is intended for BYOP phones, so using it with a TF-branded phone (which has its SIM and IMEI paired together) is tricky.
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Yesterday, 09:05 PM
Getting the pending points is just the first hurdle. They have to mature which is the second hurdle. Be able to redeem them for a discount code is...
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Yesterday, 08:54 PM
Thanks for the detailed directions. Better half followed your instructions and the 10K pending points were added while still chatting with CS. Repped!
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Yesterday, 08:48 PM
Awesome X 2: They actually called you back and reinstated the pending points. As a newbie, what's does Level 1 mean?
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Yesterday, 08:48 PM
I think we are supposed to move Walmart FP related discussion to the other thread. My experience with GSMT voicemail:...
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Yesterday, 08:48 PM
I have an active Tracfone on Verizon and it's annual plan is ending. I bought a SIM kit for Verizon on Ebay from Tracfone Wireless that is supposed...
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Yesterday, 08:40 PM
During account setup, it asks if you want to port in a number or get a new number.
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Yesterday, 08:29 PM
With my phones on Tracfone, most got a text message when eligible for unlocking, sometimes a day too early.
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Yesterday, 08:27 PM
Got another follow up call directly from loyalty rewards, explained the situation, missing points added. Level 1 pending points completed, now the...
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Yesterday, 08:11 PM
I had a pleasant surprise this morning. I checked the Motorola and there was a text from last night:
Service Message: Your phone is now eligible...
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Yesterday, 07:59 PM
Hi
Can I port in and out a number using this sim/plan? Thanks
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Yesterday, 07:51 PM
That's worrying, for my mom with her iPhone XR. The eSIM is her reason to stick with the phone, her hope being that she will be able to activate the...
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Yesterday, 07:41 PM
I don’t know if this was asked but can you port in and out a number on this plan? Thanks
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Yesterday, 07:33 PM
I added 3 lines 8/1-8/3 via chat and got 10,000 points each. Would it be possible that TF terminated the promotion early or max # new lines reached?...
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Yesterday, 07:01 PM
That was also my experience earlier in 2022 when TF automatically added two phones that I ordered. 7K initially then 3K a few weeks later. I never...
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Yesterday, 06:55 PM
Yes, you need a tempered glass screen prorector on the iPhone 11. If you want to fully protect it get an Otterbox Defender and a tempered glass...
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Yesterday, 06:41 PM
Last time I got the 3K bonus it appeared about 3 weeks after the original 7K.
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Yesterday, 06:27 PM
Used chat on 8/12 to add my 2nd Moto G Pure bundle to my account, 7000 rewards points (not the 10,000) did appear. The chat agent did schedule a...
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Yesterday, 06:12 PM
Having a ton of 600MHz isn't a bad thing for more rural and even some suburban areas, but it doesn't help much in the urban jungle.
Down south of...
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Yesterday, 05:22 PM
I thought I would have a iPhone 11 as a backup tougher phone than my daily driver, since it has water resistance and a stronger glass. I used it in...
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Yesterday, 04:17 PM
Mine is an LG phone. This model was slated to get the next 2 Android updates, 12 and 13. I know that this phone model with Verizon service is getting...
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Yesterday, 03:46 PM
Lots of the new phones have good glass that you do not need a screen protector.
Most phones has some type of Gorilla Glass. Only the cheap phones...
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Yesterday, 03:36 PM
There are also other MVNOs that only support eSIM in iPhone 12 or higher. I have an XR, used to have an SE 2020, worked fine but apparently the tech...
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Yesterday, 03:31 PM
Be careful with Canada Mexico, I have this $20 ATT Unlimited Tablet and got blasted in Canada with $2/mb
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Yesterday, 02:53 PM
Got a new iPhone 11 coming from TF. Is the screen glass technology on that model improved enough so that tempered glass screen protectors aren't...
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Yesterday, 02:22 PM
I have some old and some new unlocked Androids that don't have any service on them.
Some of the newer ones, but not all of them, do get updates...
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Yesterday, 02:16 PM
eSim and physical sim are independent of each other, from what I've read.
So you can have just the eSim, or just the physical sim, or both, active...
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Yesterday, 02:15 PM
While the XR and 11 have eSIM, TF said they would support eSIM only in iPhone 12 and later.
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Yesterday, 02:13 PM
If it's just eSim that you want, I know my mom's iPhone XR has an eSim. The iPhone 11 does, too.
From what I've read, it's 5G that becomes...
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