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Today, 10:00 AM

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

Decent. Stayed connected for over 1000 feet after leaving the parking lot with my windows up. This macro serves as a capacity layer for the...

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Today, 09:52 AM

thomas william started a thread textnow 'earn credits' by watching video ads in General Prepaid discussion

i have been playing around with textnow on multiple devices. mostly i am very impressed especially with being able to use the app over the sprint...

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Today, 09:49 AM

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

If I plan to be out in the boondocks, I bring my PagePlus PAYG, which gives me a backup on Verizon's network. This gives me the confidence to drive...

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Today, 09:28 AM

robbyrobby replied to a thread Truphone and the AT&T 3G Sunset in General Prepaid discussion

i think the question is a broad one of when will we see widespread VoLTE roaming that enables VoLTE not only for truphone paygo but also all the...

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Today, 09:18 AM

curvefan replied to a thread Cheaper options? in Cricket

I'm currently using a Supra on Crickets 10GB/$35.00/mo. with autopay. My service has been rock solid and I also have VoLTE and wifi calling. ...

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Today, 09:09 AM

mch replied to a thread Porting a number from Vonage to T Mobile? in T-Mobile

Yes, you need to get the number to a mobile carrier to port to google voice. I did this maneuver a few years ago to get a landline number I have...

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Today, 09:09 AM

ecs0013 replied to a thread New Prepaid Mobile Internet Plans in T-Mobile prepaid

It's fixed now, but I also noticed that the new plans don't support T-Mobile Tuesdays (if that matters to anyone). The old data-only plans (including...

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Today, 08:57 AM

ST Dog replied to a thread Moto 7 in Tracfone/Net10

Not a bribe. No more than paying registration fee to the county is a bribe to drive your car. Some one has to pay for the certification testing...

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Today, 08:18 AM

Boz1 replied to a thread FreedomPop Upgrading Everyone to Premium Voice in General Prepaid discussion

I did. I also get other emails from FP with no trouble. I don't know what's up. I do know my FP Global SIMs kept working much longer than most, so...

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Today, 08:10 AM

Lisme replied to a thread Moto 7 in Tracfone/Net10

So Lenovo pays a bribe to the carriers so the carriers will accept the phone. I think that the manufacturer of a "product that needs to be perfect"...

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Today, 08:02 AM

daleraver started a thread iOS 14.4 Released? in Apple

I just logged into my Software update to check on any new versions of iOS 14.4 Beta and it appears 14.4 is available for download to iPhones. My...

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Today, 08:00 AM

acurrie created an article Your Morning Briefing for Friday, January 22nd, 2021 in HoFo Blog

From The Web: DuckDuckGo reaches a major milestone in its fight to topple Google Mozilla will make it easier to install extensions in Firefox...

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Today, 07:14 AM

Sim-unlock.net started a thread Verizon sells iPhone 11 Pro for $599.99 in SIM-UNLOCK.NET – easy and fast unlocking by code. Don't waste time !!!

Verizon has a great offer for everyoone who want to buy iPhone 11 Pro. The device can be yours for $599.99, but there are a couple of things you...

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Today, 06:46 AM

acurrie started a thread Your Morning Briefing for Friday, January 22nd, 2021 in General Mobile Questions and Discussion

From The Web: DuckDuckGo reaches a major milestone in its fight to topple Google Mozilla will make it easier to install extensions in Firefox...

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Today, 06:18 AM

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

Please check the spam folder

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Today, 03:06 AM

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

And this works on all phones, like, say a Samsung?

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Today, 02:39 AM

ST Dog replied to a thread Moto 7 in Tracfone/Net10

Lenovo paid both already so the phone would be certified on both carriers (or 4 if you include VZW and Sprint). Same hardware & software certified. ...

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Today, 01:31 AM

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

Ha ha, I liked your joke about my "sillyette" handle. Yeah, I'm usually silly but this time I was asking for a reason. I don't actually "scratch...

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Today, 01:17 AM

joseg2016 replied to a thread Tello: GSM service now available in General Prepaid discussion

Thank you - Tello may have been off about some of this information.

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Today, 12:12 AM

jmac32here replied to a thread Tello: GSM service now available in General Prepaid discussion

It's mostly irrelevant for network usage by today's standards, however the carriers are still identified by MVNOs and others in technical terms by...

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Today, 12:08 AM

jmac32here replied to a thread Tello: GSM service now available in General Prepaid discussion

Yes, I also called because I was wondering if it was a glitch or if it would mess up the account if one were to "rush" the migration this way. The...

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Today, 12:04 AM

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

Is this CDMA/GSM thing still relevant? Haven’t these networks been shut down like 5 years ago?

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Today, 12:01 AM

jmac32here replied to a thread Tello: GSM service now available in General Prepaid discussion

Make sure it ordered a GSM SIM. The system still will order CDMA SIM's to replace current CDMA phones if not compatible with the new network....

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Yesterday, 11:50 PM

anrec replied to a thread Truphone and the AT&T 3G Sunset in General Prepaid discussion

Why should something happen to Truphone? Truphone does LTE on AT&T, with second priority. Can be had either on their global business plan (but those...

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Yesterday, 11:47 PM

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

I didn't expect to find a way to order the SIM for no cost in this thread. Ordered!

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Yesterday, 11:41 PM

rpz1 replied to a thread PagePlus 5G? in Page Plus Cellular

Unless something changed recently there were only two APNs for PagePlus. TRACFONE.VZWENTP or VZWINTERNET. Sometimes depends on model of phone. ...

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Yesterday, 11:34 PM

loboheeler replied to a thread PagePlus 5G? in Page Plus Cellular

Hardly worth discussing the APN used by almost everyone on the Verizon network, which is VZWINTERNET. Many phones don't allow editing of the Verizon...

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Yesterday, 11:34 PM

brasscupcakes started a thread AT&T MVNO FreeUP: You can get wifi calling on ANY phone with FreeUp App in AT&T Prepaid (formerly GoPhone)

Hi, I have no relationship with FreeUp, just posting this as a courtesy. I'm an ex GoPhone customer. Was very frustrated that I could not make wifi...

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Yesterday, 11:34 PM

rpz1 replied to a thread PagePlus 5G? in Page Plus Cellular

How? What APN name?

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Yesterday, 11:26 PM

jmac32here replied to a thread Ting switching to Verizon from T-Mobile in Regional Providers and Other Providers

Just so you know, this article was written back Wednesday 10 July 19. As of February 24, 2020 " Ting Mobile offers service on every network but...

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Yesterday, 11:26 PM

brasscupcakes replied to a thread Safelink $40/month unlimited plan in Tracfone/Net10

You can stick a safelink government phone sim in any phone that has the correct LTE bands and I believe you can bring your own iphone. You do not get...

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Yesterday, 11:13 PM

brasscupcakes replied to a thread Moto 7 in Tracfone/Net10

I just wanted to note here that a carrier's logo is no indication one way or the other of whether a phone is carrier unlocked -- it just means it was...

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Yesterday, 11:12 PM

Cardiac69 replied to a thread No MMS with Samsung Galaxy S20 on Page Plus in Page Plus Cellular

Thanks for the info.

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Yesterday, 11:07 PM

brasscupcakes replied to a thread Cheaper options? in Cricket

I just switched from Mint to FreeUp -- they had the same deal of 8 gigs a month for $20 bucks a month, three months up front. Taxes and fees were...

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Yesterday, 11:04 PM

rpz1 replied to a thread Moto 7 in Tracfone/Net10

My votes that the second CSR is correct. If you want it on ATT the phone has an ATT logo so should have the bands. and based on the imei and att sim...

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Yesterday, 10:47 PM

Lisme replied to a thread Moto 7 in Tracfone/Net10

Hmmm, so if Lenovo paid AT&T something, and then you want to use their newly unlocked phone on T-Mobile, why should T-Mobile allow that if they...

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Yesterday, 09:43 PM

formercanuck replied to a thread Silly to buy a phone without band b71 in 2021? in T-Mobile

In many rural areas, I wouldn't recommend having both B12 and B71. B12 is typically only 5x5 MHz, which is usable, but not a whole lot of capacity. ...

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Yesterday, 09:39 PM

advcomp2019 replied to a thread No MMS with Samsung Galaxy S20 on Page Plus in Page Plus Cellular

There is lots of posts about this on Reddit, and there is an user name evanftwwilliams that has been helping lot of people with this issue.

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Yesterday, 09:30 PM

ST Dog replied to a thread Moto 7 in Tracfone/Net10

Pretty sure it's the other way around. Lenovo pays the carriers to be whitelisted. That would include testing, either paying the carrier to test, or...

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Yesterday, 09:23 PM

jmac32here replied to a thread Tello: GSM service now available in General Prepaid discussion

It looks like the new gsm sims are tricut: SIM type: Punch out SIM card Form factor: Mini SIM(2FF), Micro SIM(3FF), Nano SIM(4FF) Sent from...

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Yesterday, 09:23 PM

ST Dog replied to a thread Moto 7 in Tracfone/Net10

Motorola hasn't been make different carrier models like that. So the hardware should be that same for all carrier models and the unlocked version....

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Yesterday, 09:18 PM

Lisme replied to a thread Moto 7 in Tracfone/Net10

I believe a USA Moto G7 is generally whitelisted with the big three. As long as carrier obligations have been satisfied and unlock is granted. I...

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Yesterday, 09:15 PM

Cardiac69 replied to a thread No MMS with Samsung Galaxy S20 on Page Plus in Page Plus Cellular

Well now. That blows...I don't want to flash it right now. I'm surprised none of my searches turned that up. Thanks for the info! Bob

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Yesterday, 08:35 PM

advcomp2019 replied to a thread No MMS with Samsung Galaxy S20 on Page Plus in Page Plus Cellular

If you want to know, there is a known Samsung bug that if you do not have the right firmware on the phone, you will see this issue. You need to...

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Yesterday, 08:31 PM

Checker79 replied to a thread 5G Ultra Wideband Speed Test Thread in Verizon Wireless

Nice how was the range ?

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Yesterday, 08:22 PM

joseg2016 replied to a thread Tello: GSM service now available in General Prepaid discussion

Does Tello provide nano SIM sized SIM cards, or only micro SIM?

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Yesterday, 08:17 PM

joseg2016 replied to a thread PagePlus 5G? in Page Plus Cellular

I tried a web/internet search after making post #31, using keywording, APN Settings Page Plus Cellular; and there were a few seemingly useful...

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Yesterday, 07:59 PM

high technology replied to a thread Have you been charged for switching to an eSIM? in Verizon Wireless

Verizon reps cannot approve anything on their own these days -- EVERY credit request is subject to manager approval, and you will receive a text...

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Yesterday, 07:52 PM

zok329 replied to a thread PagePlus 5G? in Page Plus Cellular

A big thanks to everyone that was helping me. Its very much appreciated.

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Yesterday, 07:51 PM

zok329 replied to a thread PagePlus 5G? in Page Plus Cellular

So I ended up getting it to work with lte.

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Yesterday, 07:41 PM

Cardiac69 started a thread No MMS with Samsung Galaxy S20 on Page Plus in Page Plus Cellular

Anyone have an idea why a Samsung S20 cannot send or receive MMS messages? Entered the proper Tracfone APN in it. Even entered the MMSC http...

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Yesterday, 07:19 PM

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

Today earned 2000 points on an account, my best win yet. I also found I could not login on Android, but iOS (and web) worked.

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Yesterday, 07:19 PM

Fishx65 replied to a thread Starting January 19th Cricket will stop activating non-VoLTE phones in Cricket

My new unlocked Verizon S9+ is now getting WiFi calling and VoltE on At&t Prepaid after getting the newer white sim. Still not passing the device...

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Yesterday, 07:05 PM

loboheeler replied to a thread PagePlus 5G? in Page Plus Cellular

Does it show an LTE icon next to the signal bars? Also should show in the Quick Settings menu. Is data turned on in Settings > Mobile data?

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Yesterday, 06:54 PM

jmac32here replied to a thread Sponsored: Official Tello Mobile thread in General Prepaid discussion

Yes, I also called because I was wondering if it was a glitch or if it would mess up the account if one were to "rush" the migration this way. The...

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Yesterday, 06:50 PM

Unlock4Less started a thread Unlock Samsung Galaxy S21 / S21 Ultra, S21+ Plus: AT&T, Cricket, Xfinity, Spectrum / MCK / NCK in UNLOCK4LESS - Samsung, Apple iPhone, LG, HTC, Pantech, Motorola, Alcatel, ZTE codes. Fast service. We welcome re-sellers and wireless stores

Unlocking Samsung Galaxy S21 / S21 Ultra, S21+ Plus by code is the easiest and fastest way to make your device network free. It does not require any...

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Yesterday, 06:50 PM

hpham replied to a thread Moto 7 in Tracfone/Net10

If it has an AT&T logo on the back, it's an AT&T-branded phone and might not have the freqs/bands to use with Verizon. I have several AT&T-branded...

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Yesterday, 06:28 PM

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

As an existing customer, when I proceed to the next step, the $9.99 fee became $-0-. Select 1st class mail for no shipping fee.

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Yesterday, 06:17 PM

bobdevnul replied to a thread Moto 7 in Tracfone/Net10

With an AT&T logo on it, it may be carrier locked to AT&T if the owner didn't get it unlocked. AT&T will let you use their locked phones on their...

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Yesterday, 06:14 PM

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

https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/att-connected-car-mobley-sims-reporting-as-pin-locked/#summary

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Yesterday, 06:10 PM

mn1968 replied to a thread Starting January 19th Cricket will stop activating non-VoLTE phones in Cricket

@e.mote I appreciate the explanation. While I'm no stranger to rooting and flashing ROMs I suppose I was naive to think flashing different firmware...

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Yesterday, 06:09 PM

gmannix replied to a thread Moto 7 in Tracfone/Net10

I assume it is generic, has a AT&T logo on the back. The owner told me it was unlocked but I'm not sure she was certain of that. I don't have it in...

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Yesterday, 05:47 PM

bobdevnul replied to a thread Moto 7 in Tracfone/Net10

Is it a generic unlocked US model or one that came from Tracfone or other service provider? The generic US model is carrier agnostic and can be...

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Yesterday, 05:37 PM

gmannix started a thread Moto 7 in Tracfone/Net10

I got a great deal on a moto 7 but I have a question about activation on tracfone. I had a chat and one CSR told me AT&TT would have to unlock the...

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Yesterday, 05:35 PM

WaltA replied to a thread Have you been charged for switching to an eSIM? in Verizon Wireless

I think it is pretty good that the OP is getting a refund/credit, even if they have to wait. My experience is that the activation fee can't be...

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Yesterday, 05:34 PM

RFK replied to a thread Walmart Family Mobile phones locked to Walmart Family Mobile? in General Prepaid discussion

What phones have you been able to flash?

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Yesterday, 05:17 PM

joseg2016 replied to a thread PagePlus 5G? in Page Plus Cellular

Since the link may be interesting to see, a visit produced this:

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Yesterday, 05:16 PM

Theghostlad82 replied to a thread T-Mobile Direct Connect in T-Mobile

Nextel was also cash restrained. They didn’t have the money to refarm the esmr band ( which some of those licensees to this day aren’t clear to be...

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Yesterday, 04:44 PM

kevink1 replied to a thread RedPocket: GSMA to GSMT? in General Prepaid discussion

I would assume have all your account info, such as PIN and account number. It will be essentially a "port", so contact them via other phone or chat....

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Yesterday, 04:29 PM

zok329 replied to a thread PagePlus 5G? in Page Plus Cellular

Yes I tried one they gave me and also tried the link that was just provided on here. No internet connection just text and phone calls. Pageplus...

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Yesterday, 04:27 PM

GadgetVirtuoso replied to a thread T-Mobile Nite Crew... for all you nite owls!! in Tmo Lounge

403. That’s an error. We're sorry, but you do not have access to this page. That’s all we know.

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Yesterday, 03:52 PM

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

Thanks - my mom was able to request joining you! Dan

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Yesterday, 03:52 PM

bobdevnul replied to a thread PagePlus 5G? in Page Plus Cellular

Did you configure the APN for Page Plus? https://www.apnsettings.org/us/page-plus/

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Yesterday, 03:47 PM

zok329 replied to a thread PagePlus 5G? in Page Plus Cellular

Not sure if pageplus on the phone is giving me the right apn to enter. Its a brand new unlocked samsung s20fe sm-g781u1/ds model.

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Yesterday, 03:45 PM

Lenz7 replied to a thread The Official Visible Wireless Party Pay Thread in Verizon Prepaid/Visible

Party has been filled. Thanks for the help.

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Yesterday, 03:42 PM

Serial Port replied to a thread PagePlus 5G? in Page Plus Cellular

4G data should work fine even if 5G networks are present. The issue is whether or not your carrier will allow the device to be used/activated on...

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Yesterday, 03:17 PM

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

Download Google dialer from the play store. Open it after download and set as default. Profit. Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 03:17 PM

techguru30 replied to a thread Have you been charged for switching to an eSIM? in Verizon Wireless

I am surprised Verizon Wireless is making the OP wait for an approval for a credit to be applied to his account. The only time I have heard of...

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Yesterday, 03:16 PM

zok329 replied to a thread PagePlus 5G? in Page Plus Cellular

Ok thanks, so text and phone calls work but can't get internet to work and pageplus isn't being much help. Does anyone know what I need to do to get...

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37 replies | 5141 view(s)
Yesterday, 03:16 PM

Joeybutts replied to a thread ATT Now Claims to have the Largest ‘On-Net,’ Network in the Country in AT&T

Yes for sure. These are all cran lte small cells that allow connections to n5 from the macros, as well. All are running b2 (2), b66 @15 mhz, &...

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Yesterday, 02:46 PM

Endlessknight started a thread RedPocket: GSMA to GSMT? in General Prepaid discussion

Greetings, I'm currently on a RP GSMA plan and it's set to expire in March. Is it possible to renew with a GSMT plan? If so any pointers? I know I...

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Yesterday, 02:40 PM

techguru30 replied to a thread Almost 2020, HDVoice interoperability with Verizon? in T-Mobile

I am starting to suspect it is a T Mobile USA issue delaying HD Voice interoperability since AT&T and Verizon have no problems at all with HD Voice...

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Yesterday, 02:18 PM

GPz1100 replied to a thread Starting January 19th Cricket will stop activating non-VoLTE phones in Cricket

Both imei's from my 7t come back valid in the cricket checker. According to the pdf, the 7 pro (GM1917) should be good too. Is the 7 pro dual sim? ...

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Yesterday, 01:53 PM

brad15 replied to a thread Have you been charged for switching to an eSIM? in Verizon Wireless

I do not remember, but it was unlocked when I got it home. I use dual-SIM so I always buy at the apple store, and Verizon is the ONLY carrier that's...

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Yesterday, 01:52 PM

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

It is possible to remove a phone from a rewards account and add it to a newly created account. Fair warning, though: accounts without an active...

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