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Today, 09:50 AM

brad15 replied to a thread Former Sprint CDMA Network Shutdown: 01/01/22 in Sprint

Put a T-Mobile SIM in it, it'll register with VoLTE no problem.. just not with a Tello SIM. I do agree, but at least Nokia did release the...

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Today, 09:48 AM

TnSlim replied to a thread Importing contacts into LG Classic flip (L125DL)? in LG

Yes, I exported everything from LineageOS to a single .vcf and transferred it via USB to the flip phone's Downloads directory. Then I used AOSP's...

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Today, 09:44 AM

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

I consider it rude to activate a 365 day device and immediately harvest the airtime. So in your situation, I'd activate online from within my...

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Today, 09:41 AM

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

Which is why I'm not always sure if it happened. But this time, I am sure. A nice round number before and after the 25 points were won. The opposite...

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Today, 09:18 AM

Serial Port replied to a thread Starting January 19th Cricket will stop activating non-VoLTE phones in Cricket

Yes, that phone is fully compatible and will work just fine. No worries for you.

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Today, 09:18 AM

LGester replied to a thread Spam texts? in Tracfone/Net10

I get a ton of "auto warranty is about to expire" calls which is ironic considering my newest car is 16 years old. My phone (Google 3a) almost...

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Today, 09:14 AM

SoNic67 replied to a thread T-Mobile is offering unlimited 4g LTE home internet for $50/month in General Prepaid discussion

If you work remotely, check also the upload speeds, they are essential.

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Today, 08:26 AM

lineisbusy replied to a thread Teltik just had numbers turned off, mine included. in General Prepaid discussion

Thanks for this info. I remember some uncertainty about whether 4GAS would continue their TMo phone plans. They briefly toyed with offering AT&T...

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Today, 08:23 AM

acurrie created an article Your Morning Briefing for Friday, January 15th, 2021 in HoFo Blog

From The Web: Trump Administration blacklists Xiaomi, US investors must pull out by end of year Xiaomi responds to being blacklisted by the US...

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Today, 07:53 AM

secra started a thread Old 30$ plan (2) anyone interested in T-Mobile

Going early this afternoon to upgrade plan anyone interested in grandfather in simple Moblie 100 minute 5 go Data with binge on 30$ a month have 2...

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Today, 07:32 AM

acurrie started a thread Your Morning Briefing for Friday, January 15th, 2021 in General Mobile Questions and Discussion

From The Web: Trump Administration blacklists Xiaomi, US investors must pull out by end of year Xiaomi responds to being blacklisted by the US...

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Today, 07:16 AM

acurrie commented on article Meet the Galaxy S21, Plus and Ultra in HoFo Blog

Good info for people to know. Thanks for that!

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Today, 07:12 AM

harlenm77 replied to a thread Trying to Switch to Verizon in Verizon Wireless

5G= 4G with a 5 in front of it, but without working internet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Today, 07:08 AM

Digital Rules replied to a thread Enhanced Voice Services (EVS) in Verizon Wireless

No HD Voice between T- Mobile & Verizon yet. . . . . I look for that HD icon to pop up every day I call mom. Sent from my moto g stylus using HoFo...

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Today, 06:07 AM

vwnut13 replied to a thread Tracfone Rewards Program in Tracfone/Net10

The points are added to your account as soon as you open the webpage. Your point total changed without even scratching.

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Today, 05:56 AM

IsLand_BoY replied to a thread HSN having two phones for one sale in Tracfone/Net10

Got another software update, this time to the Dec 1, 2020 software patch. Pleasant surprise.. most TF branded phones I've had get zero updates after...

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Today, 02:05 AM

DebiLee replied to a thread How do towers still operate even without local power? in AT&T

Yes I was about to say, in some locations microwave backhaul could be what’s being implemented. Generally these are for remote areas where there’s a...

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Today, 01:48 AM

DebiLee replied to a thread Trying to Switch to Verizon in Verizon Wireless

I’ve had nothing but a good experience with Verizon, so I dunno what everyone is talking about.

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Today, 01:46 AM

DebiLee replied to a thread Enhanced Voice Services (EVS) in Verizon Wireless

I know this is a kinda quiet thread but was thinking to myself, now that T-Mobile pretty much as absorbed Sprint, and it’s now 2021, has anyone been...

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Today, 01:21 AM

GPz1100 replied to a thread Teltik just had numbers turned off, mine included. in General Prepaid discussion

In layman's terms, I have a piece of software on the pc (a softphone), that connects to a pbx server (another box elsewhere on the network that...

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Today, 01:16 AM

GPz1100 replied to a thread FreeUp Mobile paid plans and call forwarding / voice mail options in General Prepaid discussion

^^You tried contacting customer service and having them escalate the issue? I believe that's what I had to do a year ago to get CCF going.

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Today, 12:50 AM

CellGeek replied to a thread Trying to Switch to Verizon in Verizon Wireless

Sounds like you have had some bad experiences with Verizon. Please tell us about them. What service did you eventually end up with?

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Today, 12:44 AM

hwertz replied to a thread Plans Difference between "basic" and "premium"data in AT&T

Per Wikipedia, which lists quite a few QCI values (that I'm guessing are largely unused... ), besides 1, 6,7,8,9, it mentions QCI 5 is for IMS...

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Today, 12:38 AM

anrec replied to a thread Teltik just had numbers turned off, mine included. in General Prepaid discussion

If you want the top AT&T offering at great price (Unlimited Elite) - get it on a business account, and it will never get deprioritized (yes,...

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Today, 12:29 AM

hwertz replied to a thread How do towers still operate even without local power? in AT&T

In our area on Verizon, if the landline backhaul goes out (... which it does in case of a wide-spread power outage, neither centurylink or mediacom...

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Today, 12:27 AM

anrec replied to a thread Teltik just had numbers turned off, mine included. in General Prepaid discussion

Yes, they were planning to discontinue their T-Mobile smartphone offering at some point, and I received that email and started shopping for the...

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Yesterday, 11:58 PM

@TheRealDanny replied to a thread T-Mobile’s Ray: It’s game on - and btw, VoNR is coming in T-Mobile

https://www.fiercewireless.com/operators/t-mobile-awards-ericsson-nokia-new-5-year-deals T-Mobile awarded five-year deals to both Ericsson and...

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Yesterday, 11:51 PM

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

https://www.fiercewireless.com/financial/at-t-looks-to-borrow-14b-for-5g-spectrum-report Sent from my iPhone using HoFo

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Yesterday, 11:50 PM

formercanuck replied to a thread Has T-Mobile Coverage Outside Cities Improved Recently? in T-Mobile

It still is improvement. They appear to be mostly focused on their upgrades, specifically where they are competitive, and don't want to lose...

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Yesterday, 11:36 PM

MC Armani G replied to a thread Bell RCS and Bell in Bell/Virgin/Lucky/Solo

Now finally works on my Pixel 4 phone.... Not sure if this was done by Google or Bell but now RCS is working with the Android Messaging app. Has...

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Yesterday, 11:30 PM

Hogan773 replied to a thread Starting January 19th Cricket will stop activating non-VoLTE phones in Cricket

So I should be fine with the Cricket-branded iPhone XR I just got for my wife though right?

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Yesterday, 11:18 PM

magicski replied to a thread Teltik just had numbers turned off, mine included. in General Prepaid discussion

Meant to say google fi not google do... couldn’t edit as to much time has passed... Sent from my iPhone using HoFo

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Yesterday, 10:56 PM

Serial Port replied to a thread Former Sprint CDMA Network Shutdown: 01/01/22 in Sprint

LOL ....... As a society, we need to get over our entitlement mentality. In addition, we don't get rewarded just for paying our bills.

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Yesterday, 10:56 PM

jmac32here replied to a thread Former Sprint CDMA Network Shutdown: 01/01/22 in Sprint

I couldn’t agree more. Sent from my Tello iPhone using HoFo

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Yesterday, 10:54 PM

Serial Port replied to a thread Former Sprint CDMA Network Shutdown: 01/01/22 in Sprint

LOL ....... As a society, we need to get over our entitlement mentality.

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Yesterday, 10:48 PM

Serial Port replied to a thread Starting January 19th Cricket will stop activating non-VoLTE phones in Cricket

I guess you didn't read the OP's reply in post #7 that confirmed my assumption.

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Yesterday, 10:44 PM

canon1dxii replied to a thread AT&T unlimited iPad plan in AT&T

I have one if interested. Just PM me. Sent from my iPhone using HoFo

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Yesterday, 10:40 PM

ronbo613 replied to a thread Long Time Howard Forum Members! in The Lounge

I think I've been here awhile. It says "Phone Expert", that's incorrect. I usually show up when I have a problem. I try to be constructive, but...

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Yesterday, 10:30 PM

david0858 replied to a thread Why should a cellular carrier make customers buy plan through EBay? in General Prepaid discussion

This is my fourth year with them and I've had no problems.

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Yesterday, 10:29 PM

ronbo613 replied to a thread BUYER BEWARE Verizon Prepaid in Verizon Prepaid/Visible

Verizon shut off my service. Two brand new Verizon phones from two different retailers couldn't connect. No phone or internet on new Verizon phone,...

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4 replies | 165 view(s)
Yesterday, 10:19 PM

robbyrobby replied to a thread Why should a cellular carrier make customers buy plan through EBay? in General Prepaid discussion

that makes sense, i do believe it is about adding a little friction to limit the appeal of the discounted plans to a targeted audience as much as...

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Yesterday, 10:18 PM

ronbo613 replied to a thread BUYER BEWARE Verizon Prepaid in Verizon Prepaid/Visible

Valid question and yes there is a reason. The service had been working as expected until abruptly stopping a few hours after activation. I did not...

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4 replies | 165 view(s)
Yesterday, 10:18 PM

MEDIX1011 replied to a thread Has T-Mobile Coverage Outside Cities Improved Recently? in T-Mobile

I recently did a 4 state roadtrip Texas-NM-Arizona-Colorado One area that was really bad was HWY 87 (four lanes) from NM/Tx state line to...

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Yesterday, 10:04 PM

joseg2016 replied to a thread BUYER BEWARE Verizon Prepaid in Verizon Prepaid/Visible

He has a complaint about Verizon's lack of service and so now he should visit the Verizon site and create an account? Better would be for Verizon to...

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4 replies | 165 view(s)
Yesterday, 09:40 PM

Joeybutts replied to a thread AT&T 4G HSPA+/LTE Speedtests!, Round 2 in AT&T

Driving past a park on a small cell near the throgs neck Bridge. Queen's NYC. They've been adding small cells to all the parks in my...

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Yesterday, 09:34 PM

taoman replied to a thread BUYER BEWARE Verizon Prepaid in Verizon Prepaid/Visible

Is there a reason you can't logon to your My Verizon account on your computer and disable auto pay? Although if you're going to dispute the Verizon...

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4 replies | 165 view(s)
Yesterday, 09:21 PM

ST Dog replied to a thread Spam texts? in Tracfone/Net10

New? It's been a problem for years now.

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Yesterday, 09:19 PM

robr replied to a thread Google Fi multiple users for international travel only in Google Project Fi

Well, the process is a nightmare and makes no sense to sign up family members. Each one must have an account on google, even the kids, and after you...

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Yesterday, 09:12 PM

pitflyer replied to a thread Switching over to TF Need Basic FlipPhone in Tracfone/Net10

LOL It was me. I know AlexTrac was nice enough to reach out to me but I haven't yet reached out to TracFone support to see what the error actually is...

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Yesterday, 09:11 PM

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

Along that line of thinking...I recently activated a new line with a 30-day $15 time card to do a TF & Amazon promotion. I got 7000 points pending...

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Yesterday, 09:09 PM

ronbo613 replied to a thread Trying to Switch to Verizon in Verizon Wireless

Tracfone has poor customer service, I expect corners to be cut at this price. Verizon customer service is just as bad, worse if you consider them a...

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Yesterday, 08:59 PM

ronbo613 started a thread BUYER BEWARE Verizon Prepaid in Verizon Prepaid/Visible

I spent the past few days getting completely screwed over by Verizon Prepaid. I bought a Verizon Moto E and activated it with the $50 monthly plan....

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Yesterday, 08:50 PM

hpham replied to a thread Spam texts? in Tracfone/Net10

I could be wrong, but I don't think the text sender gets any kind of notification if your text bucket is empty. (The recipient will get notified...

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9 replies | 243 view(s)
Yesterday, 08:50 PM

joseg2016 replied to a thread Redpocket annual plans effective immediately vs stacking in General Prepaid discussion

This must be a common thing about buying multi-month or single month service plans. You buy service which lasts for some d number of days. On day...

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Yesterday, 08:43 PM

hpham replied to a thread Switching over to TF Need Basic FlipPhone in Tracfone/Net10

Is it a device that uses an eSIM? Someone (maybe it was you) got that message recently and the only possible answer we could come up with was that a...

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Yesterday, 08:36 PM

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

Oh how did I forget that :embaresse. I ruled out making a 2nd account and using some else's referral because that had the same restriction. Seems too...

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Yesterday, 08:33 PM

joseg2016 replied to a thread Starting January 19th Cricket will stop activating non-VoLTE phones in Cricket

The relevance seems to be regarding removing SIM card and putting it into a non-LTE device, and by that, causing the de-activation of the phone...

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Yesterday, 08:32 PM

pitflyer replied to a thread Switching over to TF Need Basic FlipPhone in Tracfone/Net10

What does it mean when the SIM checker returns 'SIM Card is required'? I followed your steps choosing Verizon. I tried another random device and it...

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7 replies | 256 view(s)
Yesterday, 08:28 PM

joseg2016 replied to a thread Spam texts? in Tracfone/Net10

I have a question about this, but its is not an answer, and is not any kind of known solution. If you have a set of cell plans allowing you to buy...

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9 replies | 243 view(s)
Yesterday, 08:03 PM

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

On website, my dad just won 25 points, raising his total by zero points. One or two other times this week I thought something like that happened,...

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Yesterday, 08:00 PM

zapjb replied to a thread Back to Verizon - Disappointed in Purchase/Activation/Trade-in Process in Verizon Wireless

Good for you. I couldn't go through all that.

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Yesterday, 07:46 PM

high technology replied to a thread Back to Verizon - Disappointed in Purchase/Activation/Trade-in Process in Verizon Wireless

As an update, I got the rebates for the 4 purchased devices, and the trade-ins for those lines. But the BYOD line has been a NIGHTMARE! It was...

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Yesterday, 07:38 PM

advcomp2019 replied to a thread Spam texts? in Tracfone/Net10

Yea, but these text messages have no meaning that I thought maybe a spam detection system would see easily tho.

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Yesterday, 07:35 PM

bobdevnul replied to a thread Former Sprint CDMA Network Shutdown: 01/01/22 in Sprint

No. That is not enough. They OWE you a new luxury model car of your choice. ;~>

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Yesterday, 07:35 PM

knot replied to a thread Why should a cellular carrier make customers buy plan through EBay? in General Prepaid discussion

I have been with RP for several years. I have never experienced anything shady from them Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 07:34 PM

Qt0 replied to a thread Metro by T-Mobile Prepaid Services to be sold in some rural T-Mobile stores in MetroPCS

This is kind of a strange idea, because don't they also sell tmobile prepaid and ultra mobile in some stores? I wonder how some tmobile employees...

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Yesterday, 07:31 PM

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

Site works, app doesn't...

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Yesterday, 07:30 PM

Serial Port replied to a thread Spam texts? in Tracfone/Net10

Just like asking why you get get junk email and junk mail from the post office.

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Yesterday, 07:29 PM

buhin started a thread Any suggestions for an under US$100 Android phone with dual SIM and suitable for ATT and T-mob VoLTE in Other

I am thinking of buying a spare phone. Any suggestions for an under US$100 Android phone with dual SIM and suitable for both ATT and T-mob VoLTE ?...

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Yesterday, 07:27 PM

advcomp2019 replied to a thread Spam texts? in Tracfone/Net10

I have been getting this too. I have not figure out why the spam is crazy like this yet.

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Yesterday, 07:27 PM

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

App on iOS and Android is not working for scratchers with PHP error. Website works (and gave me 1k on a line today, woot!)

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Yesterday, 07:26 PM

Serial Port replied to a thread Former Sprint CDMA Network Shutdown: 01/01/22 in Sprint

And because I have bought gasoline from the same station and drove the same car for 10 years I should get every other gallon of gas free. Yeah right...

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Yesterday, 07:25 PM

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

Worked just now on the website.

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Yesterday, 07:22 PM

cellunlocker1 started a thread Unlock Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Locked to AT&T/Cricket/Spectrum/Xfinity by code in Samsung

Hello Horwardforum members, Here is a customer unlocking his Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra locked to AT&T Network. This method works for all...

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Yesterday, 07:10 PM

tzais01 replied to a thread Tracfone Rewards Program in Tracfone/Net10

Anyone else getting the fatal error on the app scratch game tonight after 7?

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Yesterday, 07:05 PM

greatgoogly replied to a thread Starting January 19th Cricket will stop activating non-VoLTE phones in Cricket

Thank you!

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Yesterday, 07:00 PM

ChasHam replied to a thread Pros & cons: AT&T vs T-Mobile vs Verizon for BYOD in Tracfone/Net10

I usually don't pay much mind to cellulardom's endlessly spiraling feature proliferation and bloat. I try to focus instead on the stuff that is...

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7 replies | 559 view(s)
Yesterday, 06:54 PM

QkTreasures replied to a thread Looking For People To Take Over 3 T-mobile Lines That I Currently Don't Use. in T-Mobile

Well because if I can so I may lose promotions for adding new lines forgetting those promotions. I can probably go as low as $30 each line. Vaccine...

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Yesterday, 06:49 PM

heybabyheybaby replied to a thread FreeUp Mobile paid plans and call forwarding / voice mail options in General Prepaid discussion

I have an update on this... Turns out CCF is not possible with FreeUp. Best I can tell this used to be possible a while back until AT&T took...

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Yesterday, 06:42 PM

DRNewcomb replied to a thread Former Sprint CDMA Network Shutdown: 01/01/22 in Sprint

T-Mobile needs a solid, basic LTE flip phone to replace CDMA devices used by folks who aren't really interested in the current meta for phones. I...

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22 replies | 1536 view(s)
Yesterday, 06:26 PM

loboheeler replied to a thread Switching over to TF Need Basic FlipPhone in Tracfone/Net10

Is the phone unlocked by Verizon? That should happen automatically after 60 days use on an up to date account.

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7 replies | 256 view(s)
Yesterday, 06:22 PM

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

If you activate the Ebay SIM as a new line, you'll earn reward points for it as a new activation. However, the points will be in pending status for...

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Yesterday, 06:07 PM

Lisme replied to a thread Chat in Tracfone/Net10

The Chat button is susceptible to ad-blockers, so turn those off. You can certainly ask Chat how to do a return.

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Yesterday, 06:07 PM

hpham replied to a thread Spam texts? in Tracfone/Net10

You can't avoid being charged for the spam texts. As far as blocking them, on some phones/providers, when you're viewing the text, touch the 3 dots...

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Yesterday, 06:03 PM

Serial Port replied to a thread Spam texts? in Tracfone/Net10

Reach out to customer service if it becomes problematic. Sadly, once your phone # gets on a SPAM list, it is hard to stop it. Forget about the...

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9 replies | 243 view(s)
Yesterday, 05:57 PM

hpham replied to a thread Switching over to TF Need Basic FlipPhone in Tracfone/Net10

The green check mark only indicates that the IMEI was run through, it doesn't mean that it's accepted. As far as "Transaction is pending for this...

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7 replies | 256 view(s)
Yesterday, 05:56 PM

VisionsDivine replied to a thread T-Mobile is offering unlimited 4g LTE home internet for $50/month in General Prepaid discussion

At the bare minimum, you should cancel and get Xfinity prepaid. It's $45 a month and offers unlimited 20mbps down / 1mbps up speeds.

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Yesterday, 05:52 PM

happygrrl1 started a thread Spam texts? in Tracfone/Net10

I have received a couple of spam texts in the past 24 hours. The texts are MMS texts and show up sent from an email. The first text I just deleted....

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9 replies | 243 view(s)
Yesterday, 05:45 PM

bonus4100 replied to a thread Google Fi multiple users for international travel only in Google Project Fi

I will be interested to know your experience. I hope you post a follow up, because this might be beneficial to me as I spend a lot of time abroad. ...

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Yesterday, 05:37 PM

ShredFred replied to a thread Why should a cellular carrier make customers buy plan through EBay? in General Prepaid discussion

Is Red pocket known for shady billing practices like Freedompop? I haven't heard anything like that. Sent from my S3_Pro Umidigi using HoFo...

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