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Hi there,
So I am currently using an unlocked G1 on AT&T without having to pay any data plan (because they dont recognize it as a smart phone). However I can upgrade to an unlimited plan for $10 but because of the phone's band it would only get 2G.
So my G1 is dying and is super slow and one phone I would love would be a G2. Thus do you think I would be able to get an unlocked G2 for AT&T and still avoid having to get a data plan ?? Also as an added bonus, when AT&T fuses with Tmobile (assuming FCC approval) perhaps then the G2 would get 4g/3g speeds??
what do you guys think of this master plan to avoid data charges but then get high speed downloads when at&t buys tmobile ??
Thanks.
Look in the dev section there is a way to unlock, and the G2 has HSPA+ which pretty much is 4G
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austriker27 said:
Hi there,
So I am currently using an unlocked G1 on AT&T without having to pay any data plan (because they dont recognize it as a smart phone). However I can upgrade to an unlimited plan for $10 but because of the phone's band it would only get 2G.
So my G1 is dying and is super slow and one phone I would love would be a G2. Thus do you think I would be able to get an unlocked G2 for AT&T and still avoid having to get a data plan ?? Also as an added bonus, when AT&T fuses with Tmobile (assuming FCC approval) perhaps then the G2 would get 4g/3g speeds??
what do you guys think of this master plan to avoid data charges but then get high speed downloads when at&t buys tmobile ??
Thanks.
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It's believed that all tmobile phones will still be limited to edge after the merger. Remember the frequencies it uses are based on hardware, they can never be changed. Unless they have a period where at&t will use both sets of frequencies, a g2 will never get 3g or 4g speeds on at&t.
That's why people were excited when the g2x was supposed to use both sets of bands, but it was not to be...
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Att does use tmo compatible 3g bands in certain areas. I occasionally get 3g with my vibrant (unlocked tmo phone that I use sometimes with att) but I do have to admit that it is rare that I get 3g service in my area.
I also would be surprised if they just up and d4op all that tmo infrastructure overnight.
I would bet that all the tmo sprect4um came (will come) with the purchase.
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rickyiswhite said:
Look in the dev section there is a way to unlock, and the G2 has HSPA+ which pretty much is 4G
Sent From My G2
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Sweet so once I unlock a g2 I can get at least 3g speeds on at&T network?
Right now I get 2g speeds on my g1 and its pretty painful.
Although it sounds like tmo phones might be limited to edge which just be like the ultimate jerk move on att's part..
I'm not sure about that one after the other comments, also I remember after my G1 I got an iphone 3G(bad mistake) and I unlocked it so I could use it for tmobile and I couldn't get 3G, only edge, so my best advice would be either switch to tmobile if you really want the G2 or just get an android for at&t
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rickyiswhite said:
I'm not sure about that one after the other comments, also I remember after my G1 I got an iphone 3G(bad mistake) and I unlocked it so I could use it for tmobile and I couldn't get 3G, only edge, so my best advice would be either switch to tmobile if you really want the G2 or just get an android for at&t
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Sooo why hasn't anyone mentioned the A7275 Desire Z version that will get AT&T users 3G? Just look it up. The Desire Z is the same as the G2 except for a few bands. The DZ A7275 model works perfectly with AT&T network, no reason to suffer and get the G2 without 3G. It is also known as the Bell Desire Z.
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Sooo why hasn't anyone mentioned the A7275 Desire Z version that will get AT&T users 3G? Just look it up. The Desire Z is the same as the G2 except for a few bands. The DZ A7275 model works perfectly with AT&T network, no reason to suffer and get the G2 without 3G. It is also known as the Bell Desire Z.
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Oh, well that solves everything.
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Oh, well that solves everything.
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Except for the fact that the OP will not have 3G on T-Mob with the Canada Bell Desire Z (A7275), if he in fact wants 3G now.
Plus the huge difference in price between the G2 and the Bell DZ, especially if the OP is qualified for an upgrade (which he probably is, if still on a G1). The Bell Canada DZ typically goes for around $600 new.
If you want an Android phone with keyboard on ATT, the Bell DZ is the way to go. But since the AT&T-Mobile merger won't even start to become a reality for almost a year (and maybe longer), I'd think hard about getting a good phone for NOW. And then plan to get a new device later, when the merger actually takes place.
EDIT: I misunderstood the part where the OP was saying he was using an unlocked G1 on ATT. I thought he was still on T-Mobile, and waiting for the merger. Never mind my comments above along those lines.
Gosh, well thanks for the info guys. That is most helpful- so right now I am thinking of staying with my at&t plan and maybe getting the bell canada g2 unlocked so I can still beat the system and not have to pay for data but if I do need it I can get the 10$ unlimited plan and get 3g speeds with at &T with a sick android phone..
I am also contemplating getting a bb bold 9700 as an upgrade (I get it free as a discount for work) for my phone.. BUT thats a whole 'nother discussion =)
Thats unbelievable! 10 bucks for unlimited data? 2g or not....thats a good deal...personally id rather pay 10 a month and sleep well knowing its there. But at the same time you cant beat free....win freakin win baby!
austriker27 said:
Gosh, well thanks for the info guys. That is most helpful- so right now I am thinking of staying with my at&t plan and maybe getting the bell canada g2 unlocked so I can still beat the system and not have to pay for data but if I do need it I can get the 10$ unlimited plan and get 3g speeds with at &T with a sick android phone..
I am also contemplating getting a bb bold 9700 as an upgrade (I get it free as a discount for work) for my phone.. BUT thats a whole 'nother discussion =)
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Sounds like the Blackberry is from AT&T? If you put your SIM in any AT&T branded smartphone, they will read the IMEI off the phone, know its a smartphone, and add a smartphone data plan to your account (as per their policy). But if you buy a phone what is not AT&T branded (like the Bell Canada Desire Z), the IMEI will not be in their database.
Not sure about connecting to 3G with the Bell Canada Z on the $10 data plan. They might see that you are connecting on 3G , and take away that plan.
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Sounds like the Blackberry is from AT&T? If you put your SIM in any AT&T branded smartphone, they will read the IMEI off the phone, know its a smartphone, and add a smartphone data plan to your account (as per their policy). But if you buy a phone what is not AT&T branded (like the Bell Canada Desire Z), the IMEI will not be in their database.
Not sure about connecting to 3G with the Bell Canada Z on the $10 data plan. They might see that you are connecting on 3G , and take away that plan.
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I am using a Bell Desire Z on ATT and they are not able to identify my IMEI. I have had the $10 Unlimited Data plan on my account for years and despite using much more data than a typical 'dumbphone', I have not been charged or contacted regarding my data package. I get solid 3G coverage in my area and average about 500-900MB a month of data. (I don't tether and use Wifi at home)
On another note, I have used an ATT Branded Blackberry Bold 9000 with the same data plan. I did not buy it from ATT but they were able to identify the IMEI per the ATT branding. They didn't 'force' the smartphone plan on me and my data worked just fine. Please note though, that the BB push services will NOT work without a BB plan.
I've had the $10 unlimited data for about 3 years now and have used a handful of phones: HTC Fuze, Nokia E71, Blackberry Pearl, Bold and now the Desire Z. No issues from ATT, plus I love not being on a contract!
*Edit*: If you 'upgrade' your device through ATT and go with the Bold 9700, you MUST purchase a BB data plan and once you leave that $10 unlimited data, there is no going back so be weary before you sign anything.
I'm coming from a g1 on att.
I'm still on att but now have a g2 with their $10 data plan.
although it's still only 2g you feel notice that even internet is much faster on the g2 then it ever was on the g1. I'm only catching 2g, so that can't be why, but you will notice that it's much faster.
I have actually read quite a bit from here and the AT&T forums concerning whether att will read the IMEI number or not; basically it seems like for some people they do read it and force a smartphone data plan and others they dont. So its kinda like playing the lottery. But yes I absolutely adore my unlimited data for $10 (although I only recently added it for GPS because I moved; otherwise I normally just wifi with no data because wifi is everywhere). That being said I looove my g1 for allowing me to beat the system like that!!!
And actually after doing some more research I would want to the latest bb bold (like a 9780; I think i just mistyped earlier) and now after hearing about the 9900 (which actually sounds like a pretty decent BB, albeit RIM still about 2 years behind the trends) I am very interested in holding out for it as it should come out in Sept if they dont delay anymore..
I also like not being tied down as our family plan's commitment expired at least one year ago, so upgrading is pretty much out of the question unless I open up my own plan.. And just to make it all even more complicated, I get a 20% discount through work and also can get a BB for free if I sign a 2 year agreement.. Aww the options..
Either way I am sick of having to reflash my g1 monthly so and its soooo bloody slow. So I am debating G2, BB Bold 9780 or wait for the Bold 9900.. But thats another bucket of worms I need to figure out..
Att and tmobile have a while to go before or if they ever actually merge. Its up to the government to approve it after all. And remember att had to be split years back for having a monopoly over home phones which makes it even harder for the gov to get on board...
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i work for att.
yes they can catch your and put a data plan ($25) by default on your account..
yes they also don't catch EVERYONE and add one.
yes people do get away with it for years.
yes att can read your IMEI and tell if its a PDA or not. just shows as "unknown manufac" so att cannot tell what make\model, but most the time can see its a smart phone..
but alot of people get away with 10$ non smart phone unlimited data plan that have smartphones..
my vote... take all the damn money you can from att. =D haha
if you can get away with it then do it.
p.s. heres a tip for anyone on At&t that wants the unlimited data they don't offer anymore. get an iphone, HAS to be an original. well just the imei number, call att and tell them to update the imei and move to the unlimited data plan. they only have unlimited data for the original iphone.. then use it on the account for a few days, then move to another smart phone of choice.. and you will be "grandfathered in" with the unlimited data for smartphone. =]
no way!! Thanks for the info, thats awesome.. How much was the original iphone's unlimited data plan? And will that work if I do decide to get a BB? I heard you might need a special bb plan to use their push features..
Yeah it'll work with a bb.. once your on the unlimited data plan you always have it no matter what phone you use..
The original data plan for iphone is $20 I think.. but you'll have to move to the data plan avainable which is 30
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Just wanted to introduce myself i just switched from sprint coming from a motorola photon and i am currently enjoying my new galaxy s2 and look forward to helping out as much as i can and just getting to know u all.
Leo
Welcome to the SGS2 community!
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Did you switched from Sprint to TMO. Sprint also has the S2 and as per the feedbacks and posts, sprint version does not have the screen issue. What made you to choose the TMO version of S2 over the Sprint version?
android4sunny said:
Did you switched from Sprint to TMO. Sprint also has the S2 and as per the feedbacks and posts, sprint version does not have the screen issue. What made you to choose the TMO version of S2 over the Sprint version?
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Probably the better network. sprints network sucks
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I tried comparing my GS2 with my friend's sprint one, and there was no difference on 40% brightness in a well lighted room, also the sprint one had slow-as-hell 3g speeds and a weird feeling on the back cover.
The network sucks and the price is cheaper with my family plan on tmobiles value family plan.
So far i havent noticed any screen issues knock on wood but coming from the photon which has the pentile screen im sure i would be able to see thru this issue.
I made the switch from Tmobile to Sprint about a year ago and then paid cancellation fees to come back. Sprint sucks. Welcome by the way!!
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The network sucks and the price is cheaper with my family plan on tmobiles value family plan.
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Welcome! i switched from sprint as well. CDMA sucks
Honestly having unlimited data is not worth it if its so slow and my 4g works ok but i must stay in one place and outside and that can be pretty frustrating.
Welcome to the club. And I agree, Sprint's data is pathetic. I have an Evo View on Sprint & I dread not having wifi. Their 3G is barely faster than edge, I dunno how they even get away with calling it 3G. I have yet to break 1mbps anywhere I've gone.
Curious if anyone that was on Sprint and had the Galaxy SII Epic 4G Touch, moved to Verizon for the Nexus ?
I love my Galaxy SII, great phone and I am rooted with awesome custom ROM and ICS theme. The device is butter smooth and warp speed fast with great battery life.
But Sprint is as good as whacking off with sand paper. Sure it works but sucks. 3G service is like 1995 dial up modem. But their family plan pricing is very competitive.
I am possibly thinking moving to Verizon for the Nexus, big want some advice first please. Looking at their plans they do not have free mobile to any mobile like Sprint and ATT ? And their text messaging plan is 1,000 at the most per month ? If I go unlimited minutes plan Texts should be in that. Texting is part of the phone not data per say.
Thanks ahead time
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I made the switch to Verizon. Even tho I loved my e4gt the sheer difference in 3g/4g speeds is more than worth it. I hated sprint with a passion just because of the data speeds. Of course the monthly plans are a lil more pricey but it feels good to have such a nice phone (nexus galaxy) and be able to use it like its meant to be.
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I actually left sprint on launch day because of a service issue with my galaxy s. I kept having to have it replaced. When I finally got one that worked right, service was lackluster at best. Got fed up when I tried to use data on launch day because my phone had zero data connection (for hours) no matter where I was. Enter Galaxy Nexus LTE and ICS... not looking back, looking forward to the future.
Looking over the Verizon family plan, and it looks extremely more expensive than Sprint.
- No free mobile to any mobile calls ? Sprint + ATT offer that.
- No unlimited Text plan ? 1,000 for $10 for the most ?
- Data, looks like the $30 for 4gb is the smartest option ?
If I go unlimited minutes, what else does that give ? Unlimited texts too ?
I switched from AT&T to Verizon and I'm loving it. It may be a bit pricey but the 4g speeds are awesome. Speed test clocked me in at 33Mb/s and I get the Galaxy Nexus. Never had Sprint so I guess I can't give a good response here though.
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Zorachus said:
Looking over the Verizon family plan, and it looks extremely more expensive than Sprint.
- No free mobile to any mobile calls ? Sprint + ATT offer that.
- No unlimited Text plan ? 1,000 for $10 for the most ?
- Data, looks like the $30 for 4gb is the smartest option ?
If I go unlimited minutes, what else does that give ? Unlimited texts too ?
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No unlimited mobile-to-mobile and my free minutes after 7 PM is what's keeping me on Sprint. I spend most of my time in NYC, so the data service isn't too bad. If I go rural, there is RoamControl which allows me to roam on VZW. My wife and mother in law are in a family plan with VZW, and I was considering giving up my SERO Premium and jumping onboard for the Galaxy Nexus - but use way too many minutes and without free mobile to mobile it's a no go
I switch to verizon from sprint yesterday for the nexus. Both the eve 03 d in the epic touch sucked. I'm so glad I made the switch
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I went from t mobile to sprint which if I stuck around I could have got a unlocked one. I'm just not happy with sprint but I can't afford ending my contract ans then Verizons prices are steed
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No unlimited mobile-to-mobile and my free minutes after 7 PM is what's keeping me on Sprint. I spend most of my time in NYC, so the data service isn't too bad. If I go rural, there is RoamControl which allows me to roam on VZW. My wife and mother in law are in a family plan with VZW, and I was considering giving up my SERO Premium and jumping onboard for the Galaxy Nexus - but use way too many minutes and without free mobile to mobile it's a no go
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Yeah the no free mobile to any mobile is a deal breaker, with both Sprint and ATT offering it, makes it hard to switch. And doesn't Verizon offer free minutes at night and weekends ?
Zorachus said:
Yeah the no free mobile to any mobile is a deal breaker, with both Sprint and ATT offering it, makes it hard to switch. And doesn't Verizon offer free minutes at night and weekends ?
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Check your usage with Sprint. Despite using my phone for business, I make most of my calls to family and friends, most of whom are already with VZW. Free minutes with Sprint are before 7 AM and after 7 PM, with VZW: before 9 AM and after 9 PM. Edge: Sprint, but again check your usage (when you tend to make most of your calls). I use less than 3 GB data with Sprint, and hardly any of it with Sprint 4G which sucks indoors. Now that VZW offers a 4G plan and there is a hacked hotspot for GNex, it is much more tempting to switch. My individual plan + insurance is still close to $70 a month; an extra line + data + insurance on VZW = $60. Galaxy Nexus >> Epic 4G, although I wish it had a hardware KB. And... I get to write off my phone as one used for business
Leaning back to VZW and GNex now. The way I see it, the combination of pretty good hardware, great software + development, great network coverage/frequencies that actually work indoors and very good data speeds = hard to beat. Sprint is working on its LTE but it seems that it won't be implemented until the mid to late 2012 and their LTE will initially be on 1900 band, which stinks for building penetration. I saved a ton with Sprint and SERO, but it is time to move on.
Zorachus said:
Looking over the Verizon family plan, and it looks extremely more expensive than Sprint.
- No free mobile to any mobile calls ? Sprint + ATT offer that.
- No unlimited Text plan ? 1,000 for $10 for the most ?
- Data, looks like the $30 for 4gb is the smartest option ?
If I go unlimited minutes, what else does that give ? Unlimited texts too ?
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i made the switch from sprint yesterday. i admit, it was a tough decision. i had unlimited mobile to any mobile, plus the promotional 300 (i think) extra minutes they were offering a few months back.
I switched from Sprint. I've been a customer for over 10 years. No problems with reception, but 3g has gotten worse and wimax is not going anywhere. Plus, I don't like sense, touchwiz, etc. Honestly, I don't see much difference between 3g speeds. But lte is way more ubiquitous. I never go over 400 minutes or 4gigs of data.
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I have been a sprint customer for 10 years and left sprint for Tmobile. I absolutely love tmobile service i get data speeds around 16mbps while on sprint i was getting like .2mbps. I did get a unlocked galaxy nexus and live it. I also had the gs2 on sprint but this thing is a beast. There is really no comparison.
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Anyone else care to chime in ?
I am curious to hear from people that had a version of the Galaxy SII, and how they feel about switching to the Galaxy-Nexus ? A good upgrade, or more of a side grade only ?
One thing that confuses me, I keep reading all the tech forums, and they say the Galaxy-Nexus has worse hardware than the SII ? Saying the GPU is the same from the Nexus-S, and it outdated compared to what the SII is running ? And that once the SII gets ICS, it will eb a better/faster devcie than the Galaxy-Nexus ?
Is that true ? I would think since the Galaxy-Nexus is 6 months newer than the Galaxy SII, the hardware should be better ?
Anyone else ?
I switched from Sprint and my Evo 4g.
3G data speeds were killing me on Sprint with an average of 300-400kbps down...
4G took too long to turn on and it didn't work indoors at all.
Even though Verizon is more expensive, I really do feel like I'm getting quality service. My 3G speeds are about 1mbps or more down and 4G is anywhere from 6-25mbps depending on where I'm at.
I'm glad I made the switch.
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I switched from Sprint and my Evo 4g.
3G data speeds were killing me on Sprint with an average of 300-400kbps down...
4G took too long to turn on and it didn't work indoors at all.
Even though Verizon is more expensive, I really do feel like I'm getting quality service. My 3G speeds are about 1mbps or more down and 4G is anywhere from 6-25mbps depending on where I'm at.
I'm glad I made the switch.
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Thanks for the info, yeah my biggest beef with Sprint has been their 3G service, slow as 1990's dial up modem. And in some towns around Chicago Sprint has dead areas, like no signal. In Orland Park where both my parents and sister live Sprint just doesn't even work around their homes.
But I am very happy with my Epic 4G Touch, it is rooted with a great ROM, and ICS theme.
Not sure if it is worth leaving Sprint for the Galaxy-Nexus and move to Verizon ? Would hate to leave, and then all of a sudden Sprint gets a kick ass ICS phone, and improves their network.
Hello im wondering if the unlocked galaxy nexus has support for tmobile HSPA+? Like 4G
Thanks friend
yes, the phone supports both AT&T 3G and Tmobile fauxG
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yes, the phone supports both AT&T 3G and Tmobile fauxG
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Thank you, is it 4g speed for tmo usa?
Yes, as 4G as TMobile gets anyway. There is a thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363990 . There is some discussion in there about real world TMobile Speeds. A bunch of us here have the $30 TMobile plan which is 5GB of data at 4G(ish) speeds, unlimited texting and 100 minutes talk time. What a deal.
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Yes, as 4G as TMobile gets anyway. There is a thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363990 . There is some discussion in there about real world TMobile Speeds. A bunch of us here have the $30 TMobile plan which is 5GB of data at 4G(ish) speeds, unlimited texting and 100 minutes talk time. What a deal.
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Thanks just ordered mine off amazon 1 day shipping i hope i get it tomorrow
hitmanre said:
Hello im wondering if the unlocked galaxy nexus has support for tmobile HSPA+? Like 4G
Thanks friend
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yes, the phone supports both AT&T 3G and Tmobile fauxG
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Thank you, is it 4g speed for tmo usa?
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While this may be the case, since I switched from my T-Mobile Galaxy S2 (T989) to this device my speeds have been more than 1/2 what I was getting with the T-Mobile Galaxy S2. Don't know why.
I was consistently (98% of the time) showing 8-12 MBps on the Galazy S2 using the Speedtest APP and now I am consistently getting 2-4MBps and rarely see it hit 4MBps. PING times are always an excellent 30-40ms.
While these test apps are really not too accurate they are showing a COMPARISON which can't be ignored. Test were all made from the same location, same APN, same plan, same SIM card, same time of day (usually late in the evening around midnight) and same account. While even 2-4MBps is perfectly fine for what I do I'd like to know why there was such a major change between the 2 devices.
I too am on the $30 (100min, unl text and sorta unl data) prepaid plan. I came over from AT&T where I was lucky to get 1MBps and my pings were 2000-3000ms on their POSTpaid plan using a variety of AT&T devices including iPhone, Infuse and i777 Galaxy S2. So this is GREAT but concerned over the sudden drop.
My HSPA+ speeds are pretty good on tmo. I seem to max out at about 10mbps
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Hello im wondering if the unlocked galaxy nexus has support for tmobile HSPA+? Like 4G
Thanks friend
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I think the only T-Mobile phone with faster data speeds than the GSM Nexus is their version of the Galaxy S II. Does any other phone on T-Mo's network support +42mbps like their GSII does?
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While this may be the case, since I switched from my T-Mobile Galaxy S2 (T989) to this device my speeds have been more than 1/2 what I was getting with the T-Mobile Galaxy S2. Don't know why.
I was consistently (98% of the time) showing 8-12 MBps on the Galazy S2 using the Speedtest APP and now I am consistently getting 2-4MBps and rarely see it hit 4MBps. PING times are always an excellent 30-40ms.
While these test apps are really not too accurate they are showing a COMPARISON which can't be ignored. Test were all made from the same location, same APN, same plan, same SIM card, same time of day (usually late in the evening around midnight) and same account. While even 2-4MBps is perfectly fine for what I do I'd like to know why there was such a major change between the 2 devices.
I too am on the $30 (100min, unl text and sorta unl data) prepaid plan. I came over from AT&T where I was lucky to get 1MBps and my pings were 2000-3000ms on their POSTpaid plan using a variety of AT&T devices including iPhone, Infuse and i777 Galaxy S2. So this is GREAT but concerned over the sudden drop.
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That's because the SGSii supports Tmo's 42meg speeds, while the GN only supports the 21meg speeds. I believe tmo's SGSii is the only phone that supports the 42meg speeds for now.
After my servitude to rogers ended, i bought a galaxy nexus. My question is, which carrier is better for supporting the Gnex as i do not want to enter another period imprisonment. Which carrier has the best network speeds?
LOL Rogers is awesome. I have 3 lines with them, my Galaxy Nexus, wife's iphone 4, and my 10 year old sons Xperia Arc. Never had an issue with Rogers at all with all 3 lines. And my phone bill is pretty cheap too, only like $300 a month.
If I were you I'd go with a bigger carrier, I've heard the smaller ones have very bad coverage. Hate on Rogers if you must, but you have plenty of better options then these small carriers (Bell, Fido, Telus, Virgin, etc)
Yes Canada is expensive for cell phones but even on rogers you shouldn't be paying 300 for 3 lines unless you have crazy plans.
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At rogers i alway manage to surpass the 5 gb limit as for work causes thus leading me to extreme charges at rogers
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LOL Rogers is awesome. I have 3 lines with them, my Galaxy Nexus, wife's iphone 4, and my 10 year old sons Xperia Arc. Never had an issue with Rogers at all with all 3 lines. And my phone bill is pretty cheap too, only like $300 a month.
If I were you I'd go with a bigger carrier, I've heard the smaller ones have very bad coverage. Hate on Rogers if you must, but you have plenty of better options then these small carriers (Bell, Fido, Telus, Virgin, etc)
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Depends on what kind of plan you need. By no means is Telus and Bell are small carriers, they even sued Rogers awhile back if i recall correctly stating that Rogers advertisements are misleading with fastest network in Canada or something. Bell and Telus were the first carriers to launch their HSPA+ network they also share the same HSPA+ network their coverage is pretty good. As for Fido its a subsidiary of Rogers so the coverages are practically the same in most big cities. Right now I'm paying 52.49$ a month for 200 anytime minutes. Caller ID, Visual voice-mail, 6GB of data and unlimited evenings (5pm-9am) and weekends. But of course this plan isn't on their sites because its a retention plan.
Also Virgin is a subsidiary of Bell, as Koodo is a subsidiary of Telus. While Wind and Mobilicity are cheaper solutions their coverages are decent at best. Reason being that they bought AWS towers which well only support AWS bands being that these companies started not to long ago, they are still building towers throughout the country. After few more years they should have better coverage if you start now with one of their plans and later on when development has matured, you might have grandfathered a really good deal on their plans.
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Yes Canada is expensive for cell phones but even on rogers you shouldn't be paying 300 for 3 lines unless you have crazy plans.
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Well $300 was an estimate, I think with data and stuff going over limits its like $80 each phone a month or something.
When I ordered my Galaxy Nexus the guy at Rogers said something about my bill seems to be too high monthly but I was in a hurry so I didn't want to sit and have him look over it.
I'll go talk to them sometime I guess, but if they can only drop it like $60 a month I don't really care.