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Today, 06:04 PM
There are two issues with these plans that maybe related. One is the $8 top-up after balance is used up, the other is non-renewal of the free plan at...
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Today, 05:58 PM
The only line that worked for me was the one that I was able to activate online without requiring some kind of CS interaction. It was also one of the...
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Today, 04:48 PM
What do you mean by only 20% are timestamped? What/where are you looking at? You should still be able to long press to select a message, press "..."...
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Today, 04:38 PM
I sent them a refurb Xr and they did the same to me, I rejected the $149 offer and they came back at $155, so I accepted that offer. Six bucks more,...
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Today, 04:26 PM
Which messaging application are you using? On my Samsung S23, I have a Google messaging app and a Samsung messaging app. My text messages have...
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Today, 03:27 PM
The Pixel 7 I purchased last year came unlocked (model GA03923-US). I never activated it through Best Buy. I used the eSIM to try USMobile's 100 days...
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Today, 03:12 PM
got the email today. i will check later how to look at transaction history on my gift card to see if a top up was attempted(would of failed for sure...
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Today, 03:11 PM
Is $149 a good price to sell refurb XR? Buybackboss dropped the offer from $167.
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Today, 03:07 PM
Moto G pure on T-mobile Prepaid ,
is there a setting to get a time stamp when I send or receive a text message ?
It puts a time stamp on about...
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Today, 01:40 PM
Pixel 8
6.2 inch OLED display, 1080 x 2400 pixels @ 60-120 Hz
Google Tensor G3 processor
8 GB RAM / 128 or 256 GB storage
50 MP + 12 MP ultrawide...
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Today, 01:30 PM
Pixel 8
6.2 inch OLED display, 1080 x 2400 pixels @ 60-120 Hz
Google Tensor G3 processor
8 GB RAM / 128 or 256 GB storage
50 MP + 12 MP ultrawide...
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Today, 01:29 PM
Tello eSIM on Iphone XR, was super-easy and took less than 5 minutes from start to activation.
Visible eSIM also on an XR, using it along with a...
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Today, 01:16 PM
OP, keep in mind that the phone must use LTE (data) and VOLTE (voice) aka 4G or the newer 5G. This is true on all Verizon (prepaid and postpaid)....
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Today, 01:11 PM
I agree that advanced age is not an excuse for not learning new things or keeping up with technology. A lot of elderly people like to play the...
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Today, 01:07 PM
Visible is "app based". You need the app to activate the sim on the network, but once the sim is active, you should be able to move to any phone you...
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Today, 01:06 PM
Looks like TF IT staff moonlights for Best Buy :hehehe:, after all you selected Tracfone from the carrier list and it didn't ask what color is your...
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Today, 12:56 PM
I need to remind the community that the comments in the thread are starting to skate on thin ice. Please keep this thread on track and avoid name...
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Today, 12:48 PM
It's nice of them to include Tracfone family in the Carrier dropdown list now, but only Unlocked iPhone 11 Purple color. Free Pixel Buds Pro is nice.
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Today, 12:47 PM
I'm not buying a Pixel 8, just comparing deals at various sites (Google Store, Fi, Best Buy).
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Today, 12:43 PM
What model are you actually getting, no actual google model number, no info on network bands and only compatible on
AT&T, Verizon, Google Fi.
I...
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Today, 12:35 PM
Tracfone/PagePlus (Verizon network) works fine with an iPhone 6... not sure why Visible/VZW needs to be more persnickety...
"I'm using the SE 2nd...
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Today, 12:25 PM
As usual, TF is useless and provided no activation instructions with the pair of Orbic flip phones from their eBay store. I'm assuming that it's the...
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Today, 12:11 PM
Looks like Best Buy has a better deal. $699 for unlocked Pixel 8 128GB (activated later) and allows $500 for a 64GB Tracfone iPhone11 trade-in, free...
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Today, 11:58 AM
It's on the Google store. Free Pixel Buds Pro with purchase.
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Today, 11:54 AM
Which site is that deal with? Google Fi offers $300 off for an existing Fi customer and requires 120 days of service. There are trade-in offers, but...
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Today, 11:53 AM
Which cube did you get with Verizon?
They have two cubes, ASK and ARC cubes. The ASK cubes does not have a fan in them. While the ARC cube have a...
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Today, 11:29 AM
$400 trade in for i11 on the Pixel 8 $699.
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Today, 11:12 AM
One has to test carriers on an unlocked phone to see which is best for them. I don’t know if Dish Network has a free esim trial yet but the others...
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Today, 10:57 AM
I had a smooth and seamless transaction with Quick Cash Phone this week. I sold them an unlocked NIB iPhone SE3 for $205. They paid me by Zelle in...
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Today, 10:55 AM
Thanks, worked exactly as described. I also left review on Target website as others have suggested. Adios FP!
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Today, 10:12 AM
I'm going to assume that you're referring to me. For the record, I'm almost as old as the OP's father, at least 10 years older than the OP. Age has...
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Today, 10:06 AM
Not yet. Recent posts still say problems activating SE3 directly from Tracfone. SE3s from other TF brands, including Walmart Family Mobile, seem OK...
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Today, 10:00 AM
Has TF fully resolved the issue of activating iPhone SE3 yet? I've read that some people were able to activate their SE3 but it still required manual...
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Today, 09:45 AM
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
6.4 inch AMOLED display, 1080 x 2340 pixels @ 120 Hz
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor
8 GB RAM / 128 or 256 GB storage
50 MP +...
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Today, 09:40 AM
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
6.4 inch AMOLED display, 1080 x 2340 pixels @ 120 Hz
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor
8 GB RAM / 128 or 256 GB storage
50 MP +...
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Today, 09:33 AM
From the posts I read, you don't need to contact TF to rebrand the SE3. Simply transfer your existing service (mini guide) and it will be...
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Today, 09:20 AM
I don’t work for a phone company but I am aware of how they operate.
Data usage is controlled by device settings or by the carrier blocking out...
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Today, 09:14 AM
I recently purchased a new Walmart Family Mobile iPhone SE3 2022 and want to activate it on my existing Tracfone service. I want to make sure that I...
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Today, 09:00 AM
https://www.qvc.com/tracfone-65-samsung-galaxy-a53-5g-phone-w-unlimited-talk-%26text-24gb-data.product.E312138.html
$150 - $30 new customer codes...
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Today, 08:51 AM
Every time I go on SD, I swear I'm not going to buy anything. Three minutes later I'm putting my credit card number.....😞
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Today, 08:48 AM
This is why I'm abstaining in October.... Not November 🤣
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Today, 08:24 AM
FP website doesn't make any sense.
If you click "change plan", sometimes you'll see the $5.00 safety plan selection. And other times when you...
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Today, 08:23 AM
Wow this thread brought the telco apologists out of the woodwork!
I would be ashamed of myself to blame an elderly man for being jerked around by...
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Today, 08:07 AM
I'd be sure you don't need the unlimited "slow data" at 2G that Tello provides after the data cap, because I'm pretty sure US Mobile plans that...
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Today, 07:38 AM
When I had a T-Mobile Home Internet device, I would place it on a fan that was designed to keep it a bit cooler.
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Today, 07:30 AM
From The Web:
Apple pens memo to retail teams on how to manage FineWoven complaints: ‘A luxurious microtwill’
The iPhone 15 Pro case market is...
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Today, 07:27 AM
I had an Iphone on a shared data plan previously on Verizon and was able to use it on wifi without incurring data usage. I had to shut down all the...
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Today, 07:21 AM
From The Web:
Apple pens memo to retail teams on how to manage FineWoven complaints: ‘A luxurious microtwill’
The iPhone 15 Pro case market is...
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Today, 06:41 AM
Not a bad deal, wonder if it includes "unlimited" slow 2G data after the 500MB is gone, or if it's just a hard cutoff. Interestingly, their normal...
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Today, 06:12 AM
Yea I still have mine sitting in a dresser. Haven’t got ride of that goat.
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Today, 06:01 AM
Take the outside cover off maybe will help it run cooler
https://www.waveform.com/a/b/guides/hotspots/verizon-arc-xci55ax
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Today, 03:16 AM
Has anyone tried this MVNO?
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Today, 03:14 AM
well I'll be crying unfair if they close up PPC and just take my not small balances without giving me a reasonable way to transfer them to something...
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Today, 03:03 AM
Callingmart claims that if you schedule your refills with the auto purchase feature, they won't charge the $1 service fee... trying it out...
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Yesterday, 11:50 PM
i have multiple online freedompop accounts. each using a gift card with near zero balance.
earlier today i intentionally depleted the data balance...
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Yesterday, 11:26 PM
There's usually not good deal in october. The best deals are usually in November.
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Yesterday, 11:05 PM
I have the very similar Verizon modem, and noticed it uses a fair amount of electricity. Rated 2 amps @ 12VDC, which is enough to keep it fairly warm...
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Yesterday, 10:57 PM
I only have one line per username/account.
I have only received the FreedomPop email on my one and only GSMA 100/100/100 line/account.
No email for...
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Yesterday, 10:37 PM
I ported in from TruPhone with no issues and no need for CSR.
I plan to return the non-activated card tomorrow. I
'm leaving the current...
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Yesterday, 10:23 PM
Yep. I've definitely saved more money by not checking Slickdeals daily than I ever saved by using Slickdeals!
Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk
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Yesterday, 09:57 PM
My mom was telling me the other day to stop complaining about not having money - she said it is character-building! :lol: I guess she's right because...
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Yesterday, 09:54 PM
I saw this article on prepaidcompare.net titled Throttling That Doesn’t Suck - https://coveragecritic.com/2023/09/28/throttling-that-doesnt-suck/...
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Yesterday, 09:28 PM
So if they can't charge their $8 per month for a top off what happens next? Do they cancel your account or refer you to collections?
With this new...
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Yesterday, 09:26 PM
Awesome advice, I will pass it along. Thank you!
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Yesterday, 09:25 PM
Thanks so very much! Worked perfectly for him after an app reinstall.
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Yesterday, 08:13 PM
I had a devil of a time setting up the Target GSMA plan. It required CS & even that didn't work. Then for no other actions it started working the...
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Yesterday, 08:07 PM
Thanks, Jetster. I assume it will be sometime tomorrow
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Yesterday, 07:41 PM
Great ideas. I just changed my name to a pseudonym, in addition to using a virtual card with a $1 limit. It's doubtful they would be able to send...
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Yesterday, 07:37 PM
About a 3 to 5 dbm gain on avg.
I'm going upstate NY this weekend so that's really when I'll notice.
The last phone I had that was rubber...
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Yesterday, 06:52 PM
Probably a niche product, but just introduced: Home Phone plan with unlimited calling in the US and 200+ countries & regions
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Yesterday, 06:16 PM
I bought 2 SIM cards for 2 phones. One activated without assistance, the other required CS assistance. Both were new numbers and no porting. ...
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Yesterday, 06:13 PM
So, since i like testing, transferred the AT&T sim with a verizon sim.
Later in the month i’l see if it reactivates again, for the third time.
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Yesterday, 06:10 PM
I had to get on chat, and just asked - they needed 3 of 4 things to verify my account: 1) Last 4 of SIM ICCID, 2) plan, 3) renewal date, 4)...
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Yesterday, 06:09 PM
I disagree.
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Yesterday, 05:47 PM
What's the procedure for canceling? Thanks
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Yesterday, 05:14 PM
Thanks!!! I apprecitate it.
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Yesterday, 04:44 PM
No did not request any codes and not sure how to do that.
I did call Verizon today and disconnected my service, no problem.
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Yesterday, 04:41 PM
It's a pretty well known fact among the old timers in this forum. But it's TF, so there will be cases with different outcomes. YMMV.
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Yesterday, 04:31 PM
Out of curiosity do you recall how you activated your line originally? Were you able to do it online without CS assistance or were there glitches...
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Yesterday, 04:16 PM
Yes. And vote 'Helpful' on the reviews so they get pushed to the top. And also return the SIMs to Target stating it did not work as advertised. If...
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Yesterday, 04:13 PM
Because a number of people have reported ghost background usage with data off.
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Yesterday, 04:12 PM
I used a virtual cc to register my FP Target 100/100/100 acct. I then canceled my virtual cc at my cc's site. Also I registered on FP with no last...
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Yesterday, 04:05 PM
That's interesting! Is there more on this somewhere? Was this discussed?
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Yesterday, 03:44 PM
You can order new SIM's on eBay, or usually on myT-Mobile, the sim's are often in there for $0 to "upgrade".
I can imagine when it gets closer to...
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Yesterday, 03:03 PM
Ah, that makes sense. When I checked last night, the “safety mode” 100/100/100 plan was available to change to on my GSMT line, but now I don’t see...
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Yesterday, 02:26 PM
The Tmobile phones i've gotten from Ebay worked OK on a Tmo MVNO, but wouldn't work on ATT or Verizon.
When I got one in I tried my Tmo SIM in it,...
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Yesterday, 02:18 PM
Thanks for the tip. I'll try it next time.
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Yesterday, 02:12 PM
The email references 100/100/100.
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Straight Talk Introduces Home Internet Plan on Verizon Network – Unlimited Data for $45/mo in Straight Talk
