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Today, 09:39 AM

chazz101s replied to a thread Is Pixel 6a a good phone? in Tracfone Brands

Thank you for these data, Paul. Very helpful. Question, plz, for you or anybody who knows: I recently bought a P6a from QVC that came loaded...

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Today, 09:32 AM

kaZZoo replied to a thread Tracfone website not logging people into their accounts!!! in Tracfone Brands

I can log in on the web portal thru, Safari Edge DuckDuckGo On a iPhone Also the app.

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Today, 09:18 AM

PL1 replied to a thread Tracfone website not logging people into their accounts!!! in Tracfone Brands

I'm so glad you posted this! Apparently it is affecting the website only (tried Opera/Chrome/IE/FF), but I AM able to login with my Android app. I...

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Today, 09:06 AM

medontknow started a thread Tracfone website not logging people into their accounts!!! in Tracfone Brands

Upon inputting password and selecting ok, webpage is sitting there. How do i view my account and other people's that i manage if i can not access...

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Today, 08:51 AM

rcentros replied to a thread Sponsored: Official Tello Mobile thread in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

Yeah, I'm pretty sure you won't see this data top up until 1) You're on the new plan (which will happen when you renew) and 2) Not until your...

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Today, 08:00 AM

Serial Port replied to a thread AT&T 55+ Plans in AT&T

If corporate doesn't offer the 55+ plan in your state, the store can't make up a plan just for you. They can only offer current plans and not even...

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Today, 06:04 AM

robbyrobby replied to a thread Textnow SIM in a flip phone? in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

all understood. what i was meaning to imply is the sim would register to the network and any attached data plan(if subscribed) would work on the...

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Today, 05:26 AM

Tony_D replied to a thread Orbic Journey Flip is better phone than TCL Alcatel My Flip 2 in Tracfone Brands

That was also my first intention to harvest the year of service from Orbit to another phone since Orbit flip had gotten alot of bad reviews....

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Today, 01:44 AM

jw530 replied to a thread Lowest service time cost per month AND low PayGo add-on cost per GB in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

Where can you get deprioitized T-Mobile data for $1 per GB?

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Today, 01:14 AM

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

I still have one Mobley line and I'll likely keep it as long as I get some kind of credit card cashback. My Mobley bill this year was about 50% off,...

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Today, 01:10 AM

norm688 replied to a thread Stand alone AT&T Unlimited ZTE Mobley Hotspot now only $20!!!!! in Data Cards

I have it in a 5G hotspot, it's 4G only.

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Today, 12:40 AM

PaulCrawhorne replied to a thread Get a brand new Pixel 6a, plus 1-year unlimited talk-text plus 24GB data, for $200! in T-Mobile

They will likely find it in their own interest to have the same policy across the board

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Today, 12:38 AM

PaulCrawhorne replied to a thread AT&T 55+ Plans in AT&T

I don't no why you're surprised. Is that deal you have with VZW one you could get today as a new customer?

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Today, 12:38 AM

EtherealRemnant replied to a thread Get a brand new Pixel 6a, plus 1-year unlimited talk-text plus 24GB data, for $200! in T-Mobile

TracFone brands have been phasing back in T-Mobile SIMs to send to new activations so I'm questioning if this will happen. I'm also wondering if...

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Today, 12:34 AM

hapollo8 replied to a thread Textnow SIM in a flip phone? in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

Not surprising. Probably means the app/apk was not meant for that OS even thought its an Android AOSP... most apks are meant for a certain OS(s). ...

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Today, 12:31 AM

EtherealRemnant replied to a thread esim Question in AT&T Prepaid/Cricket

This only works with iPhones.

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Today, 12:29 AM

EtherealRemnant replied to a thread Plans Helium mobile $20/30Gb/5Gb tether in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

Oh please. T-Mobile has many markets where they absolutely stomp Verizon and AT&T now. It's no secret to anybody that if you travel the country you...

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Yesterday, 11:56 PM

sillyette replied to a thread Textnow SIM in a flip phone? in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

OK, I went into the File Manager and then to Downloads. It shows the downloaded files, and when I select it, I get the message "Installation apk is...

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Yesterday, 11:55 PM

jw530 replied to a thread Plans Helium mobile $20/30Gb/5Gb tether in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

If you are a Miami resident or can get a referral from one then the price is $5 per month.

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Yesterday, 11:54 PM

CellGeek replied to a thread AT&T 55+ Plans in AT&T

Went in to a local AT&T store today to give them a chance to win me away from Verizon. They couldn’t do it! I have unlimited on Verizon with two...

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Yesterday, 11:50 PM

sillyette replied to a thread Textnow SIM in a flip phone? in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

I decided to see if the Textnow app can work on the Flip2. Right now, I have downloaded the Textnow apk on to the Flip2. (I have to call myself crazy...

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Yesterday, 11:14 PM

LTENetwork replied to a thread AT&T expands Internet Air home FWA service to 16 markets in AT&T

The decorative trim is in place above the units in the hall for both cable providers already and there would be room for fiber pairs as well by...

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Yesterday, 10:47 PM

PaulCrawhorne replied to a thread esim Question in AT&T Prepaid/Cricket

Nope you are wrong, if you are claiming "all providers offering eSIM service in the US" Many have their systems set up to close the line down as...

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Yesterday, 10:29 PM

LTENetwork replied to a thread esim Question in AT&T Prepaid/Cricket

You don’t need to regenerate a new esim to switch to a new phone. You only need to transfer it, which essentially copies the file and it attaches...

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Yesterday, 10:26 PM

PaulCrawhorne replied to a thread Textnow SIM in a flip phone? in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

Not sure why the scare-quotes, it is a regular SIM as with any TMO based MVNO.

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Yesterday, 10:24 PM

PaulCrawhorne replied to a thread Textnow SIM in a flip phone? in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

The SIM will not work without the app. The underlying phone number allocated by TMO is not usable for Voice, and I believe not for much text...

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Yesterday, 10:17 PM

kaZZoo replied to a thread Nokia 2760 Flip activation/network issues in Tracfone Brands

Good to hear.

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Yesterday, 10:15 PM

PaulCrawhorne replied to a thread esim Question in AT&T Prepaid/Cricket

That may all be true with ATT Prepaid, I was answering the more general question. Many providers require you to generate a new eSIM in order to...

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Yesterday, 10:15 PM

mo832 replied to a thread Nokia 2760 Flip activation/network issues in Tracfone Brands

I did. And I went ahead and followed the procedure on the web. It worked. Thanks for your responses.

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Yesterday, 09:58 PM

LTENetwork replied to a thread esim Question in AT&T Prepaid/Cricket

You can self provision AT&T prepaid esim plans online. Just go to new prepaid activations. You can transfer esims between different devices...

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Yesterday, 09:45 PM

robbyrobby replied to a thread Textnow SIM in a flip phone? in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

i am sure the 'SIM' will work, the question is will the app work ? that could be tested without a SIM, would need to figure out a way to side load...

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Yesterday, 09:23 PM

PaulCrawhorne replied to a thread Orbic Journey Flip is better phone than TCL Alcatel My Flip 2 in Tracfone Brands

They are free if you need another year of TF service

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Yesterday, 09:21 PM

PaulCrawhorne replied to a thread Textnow SIM in a flip phone? in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

The TN SIM is very cheap

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Yesterday, 09:19 PM

PaulCrawhorne replied to a thread Has anyone sold phones to these companies? in Tracfone Brands

Text FOUR to 611611

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Yesterday, 09:18 PM

PaulCrawhorne replied to a thread esim Question in AT&T Prepaid/Cricket

It varies by provider, but you get a QR code or otherwise unique link, and that installs the eSIM to your phone. You can have many active eSIMs...

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Yesterday, 08:54 PM

mframe replied to a thread A13 5G has no oleophobic coating? in Samsung

I always buy and use a 9H hardness glass screen protector from eBay for my phones.

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Yesterday, 08:30 PM

Digital Rules replied to a thread US Mobile experiences? in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

Activated a US Mobile warp 5G plan a few days ago. It was the fastest port I have ever seen go through. As soon as I hit the submit button on the USM...

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Yesterday, 08:29 PM

brad15 replied to a thread AT&T expands Internet Air home FWA service to 16 markets in AT&T

Which in NYC, would be Verizon.. whom happens to install Fiber now. You totally missed my point. It's not about *using* that copper to...

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Yesterday, 08:27 PM

kaZZoo replied to a thread esim Question in AT&T Prepaid/Cricket

Choice of words. Imagine if you were able to provision your own e-sim, Ultra high speed, unlimited hot spot at a low cost plan.

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Yesterday, 08:16 PM

zapjb replied to a thread esim Question in AT&T Prepaid/Cricket

I don't understand these posts about an eSIM. I understand what an eSIM is. But I don't understand these activation procedures.

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Yesterday, 08:08 PM

zapjb replied to a thread Orbic Journey Flip is better phone than TCL Alcatel My Flip 2 in Tracfone Brands

I don't need another phone. I don't need another phone. I don't need another phone. I don't need another phone. I don't need another phone.

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Yesterday, 08:08 PM

kaZZoo replied to a thread Has anyone sold phones to these companies? in Tracfone Brands

Good deal !

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Yesterday, 08:08 PM

WheelieBoot replied to a thread Is there a way to turn the screen off on a smart TV? in Tech Talk

Sleepopolis website The different colors of noise ...

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Yesterday, 08:06 PM

zapjb replied to a thread Plans Helium mobile $20/30Gb/5Gb tether in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

Very well explained.

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Yesterday, 07:59 PM

zapjb replied to a thread Textnow SIM in a flip phone? in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

I am looking forward to see if there's a way to make this work.

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Yesterday, 07:57 PM

zapjb replied to a thread Is there a way to turn the screen off on a smart TV? in Tech Talk

I like green noise a bit better.

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Yesterday, 07:54 PM

Digital Rules replied to a thread Has anyone sold phones to these companies? in Tracfone Brands

Yeah texting the second time did the trick it gave me a date of January 24th for unlock Thanks Sent from my SM-S546VL using HoFo mobile app

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Yesterday, 07:54 PM

WheelieBoot replied to a thread Is there a way to turn the screen off on a smart TV? in Tech Talk

Maybe you could just wear a sleep mask to block the light if you can't figure how to go into settings to reduce the screen brightness. I have an...

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Yesterday, 07:53 PM

hapollo8 replied to a thread Textnow SIM in a flip phone? in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

Smartphone typically refers to the ability to download and use Android/IOS. Many flip phones these days have more CPU power than the earlier...

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Yesterday, 07:52 PM

Digital Rules replied to a thread Has anyone sold phones to these companies? in Tracfone Brands

I'm on the Tracfone app but don't see that as you have to be done through the browser Sent from my SM-S546VL using HoFo mobile app

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Yesterday, 07:49 PM

kaZZoo replied to a thread Has anyone sold phones to these companies? in Tracfone Brands

Doesn’t matter, once its activated it should spit out a date, or You BYOD

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Yesterday, 07:49 PM

jet1000 replied to a thread Has anyone sold phones to these companies? in Tracfone Brands

I think the usual way to tell is to login to your account online. Select Manage Lines, select the Device tab. Down under Details underneath the...

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Yesterday, 07:47 PM

Digital Rules replied to a thread Has anyone sold phones to these companies? in Tracfone Brands

I've only had the phone 1 week. Should I wait longer to check? Sent from my SM-S546VL using HoFo mobile app

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Yesterday, 07:45 PM

PaulCrawhorne replied to a thread Textnow SIM in a flip phone? in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

Try and see let us know

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Yesterday, 07:44 PM

kaZZoo replied to a thread Has anyone sold phones to these companies? in Tracfone Brands

Depends on their system, if nothing try again in a few minutes

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Yesterday, 07:43 PM

pitflyer replied to a thread TF data too expensive in Tracfone Brands

I use TracFone and Tello in similar ways. TracFone (ATT coverage for me) I base my usage on the $20 UNL plan which adds 2 gigs of data and gives...

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Yesterday, 07:41 PM

Digital Rules replied to a thread Has anyone sold phones to these companies? in Tracfone Brands

I just did and nothing has happened so far does it take awhile Sent from my SM-S546VL using HoFo mobile app

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Yesterday, 07:37 PM

PaulCrawhorne replied to a thread Get a brand new Pixel 6a, plus 1-year unlimited talk-text plus 24GB data, for $200! in T-Mobile

I do not think that will happen then. ATT, yes likely. No one know the future

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Yesterday, 07:36 PM

kaZZoo replied to a thread Has anyone sold phones to these companies? in Tracfone Brands

Text unlock to 611-611

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Yesterday, 07:35 PM

PaulCrawhorne replied to a thread Tracfone Rewards Program in Tracfone Brands

It is available, just may take a while to arrive

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Yesterday, 07:34 PM

PaulCrawhorne replied to a thread Has anyone sold phones to these companies? in Tracfone Brands

Why would that matter, so long as it works?

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Yesterday, 07:32 PM

Digital Rules replied to a thread Has anyone sold phones to these companies? in Tracfone Brands

I rebranded a new Straight Talk phone to TracFone recently. How can I check to make sure they didn't list it as a BYOD phone? Sent from my...

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Yesterday, 07:21 PM

kaZZoo replied to a thread Nokia 2760 Flip activation/network issues in Tracfone Brands

Always verify the IMEI and sim number match whats on the red card.

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Yesterday, 07:15 PM

kaZZoo replied to a thread Nokia 2760 Flip activation/network issues in Tracfone Brands

Yes and Yes, Unless it’s not the sim that came with the phone, you might run into an activation problem.

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Yesterday, 07:11 PM

PL1 replied to a thread Nokia 2760 Flip activation/network issues in Tracfone Brands

Tracfone uses "Home". It shows up that way on my lock screen. But, I never had to pick any network when I started service. The sim card is service...

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Yesterday, 07:06 PM

mo832 replied to a thread Nokia 2760 Flip activation/network issues in Tracfone Brands

The APN thing sounds logical, but will the APN be set automatically if it goes thru activation, and can this all be done with the procedure you...

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Yesterday, 07:03 PM

drooper replied to a thread Tracfone Rewards Program in Tracfone Brands

Keep hope alive. :hehehe: Just received this message from TF for a delayed order: QUOTE] Yep, got the same email. Typical TF tho, it is still...

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Yesterday, 06:58 PM

kaZZoo replied to a thread Nokia 2760 Flip activation/network issues in Tracfone Brands

Could be that theres no APN setting yet. To activate with a transfer, From the web, Log into your account, choose activate New Tracfone...

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Yesterday, 06:56 PM

medontknow replied to a thread Experiences with combining balances on Tracfone lines in Tracfone Brands

How's everyone's transfers to a new phone been going lately? Does all your balances come over to the new phone and/or bundle? Are you able to...

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Yesterday, 06:51 PM

LTENetwork replied to a thread esim Question in AT&T Prepaid/Cricket

They let you self provision esim plans on prepaid. I can do this on my device without issue and can choose from all the plans including the Max...

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Yesterday, 06:48 PM

medontknow replied to a thread Orbic Journey Flip is better phone than TCL Alcatel My Flip 2 in Tracfone Brands

I hope it goes well for you!

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Yesterday, 06:47 PM

mo832 started a thread Nokia 2760 Flip activation/network issues in Tracfone Brands

I have a new Nokia 2760 Flip tracfone that I just opened in order to activate it. It has the sim card already installed but there is no plan with it...

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Yesterday, 06:21 PM

ChristInMe replied to a thread Tracfone Rewards Program in Tracfone Brands

Keep hope alive. :hehehe: Just received this message from TF for a delayed order: Dear Valued Customer, We wanted to apologize for your...

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Yesterday, 05:55 PM

Tony_D started a thread Orbic Journey Flip is better phone than TCL Alcatel My Flip 2 in Tracfone Brands

HSN have Orbic Journey V Flip bundle for $29.99, so here is a quick review :) After retiring my TCL Alcatel My Flip 2 after one year of use, I...

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Yesterday, 05:46 PM

gomez_oichum replied to a thread Get a brand new Pixel 6a, plus 1-year unlimited talk-text plus 24GB data, for $200! in T-Mobile

Not sure, but probably because Tracfone devices tend to be the best-priced and they unlock after 60 days so they can be used on any network. But if...

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Yesterday, 05:40 PM

gomez_oichum replied to a thread Plans Helium mobile $20/30Gb/5Gb tether in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

Not much of a deal. It doesn't include taxes and fees, and they don't tell you how much those will be for your location. Figure $24-25 by the time...

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Yesterday, 05:27 PM

hpham replied to a thread ANOTHER SE3 debacle - sort of in Tracfone Brands

That's because I had to study English and native speakers didn't have to. :hehehe:

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Yesterday, 05:24 PM

EtherealRemnant replied to a thread Sponsored: Official Tello Mobile thread in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

They haven't finished rolling out the changes in the app and on the website yet.

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Yesterday, 05:07 PM

SlowLoris replied to a thread Sponsored: Official Tello Mobile thread in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

Here is what it says: "To purchase the Data Add-On, go to the Dashboard of your online account and click "Add More Data". Click on the blue button...

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Yesterday, 05:07 PM

blkballoon925 commented on article AT&T awards $14 billion open RAN contract to Ericsson, dealing blow to Nokia in HoFo News

Eh. It's better now that everybody has some 600-700 MHz low band. But contiguous spectrum is still a problem in a lot of areas. There are major...

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Yesterday, 05:00 PM

kaZZoo replied to a thread Have question about using an Old Cricket phone on H20 Service in H2O Wireless/PureTalk

Couple ways to go here if you really want that particular phone, Qvc ...

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Yesterday, 04:57 PM

WheelieBoot replied to a thread Experiences with combining balances on Tracfone lines in Tracfone Brands

My last two attempted activations which were this month got immediately redirected to chat. I hope it doesn't mean they don't trust me to do my...

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Yesterday, 04:56 PM

drooper replied to a thread ANOTHER SE3 debacle - sort of in Tracfone Brands

You never cease to amaze me! English as a second language and you know the rules better than most of us native born speakers.

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Yesterday, 04:55 PM

LTENetwork commented on article AT&T awards $14 billion open RAN contract to Ericsson, dealing blow to Nokia in HoFo News

You would think all the providers should function equally these days in most areas if they used fiber optics backhaul and the best wireless equipment...

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Yesterday, 04:52 PM

sillyette replied to a thread Have question about using an Old Cricket phone on H20 Service in H2O Wireless/PureTalk

I think you should file a complaint with the FCC. It's not difficult, and it does get results. Filing an FCC complaint worked really well to get an...

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Yesterday, 04:51 PM

TacoDan replied to a thread ANOTHER SE3 debacle - sort of in Tracfone Brands

Gotta love the Tracfone circus ! PS I love the "AlexTrac blocked"

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Yesterday, 04:47 PM

EtherealRemnant replied to a thread Have question about using an Old Cricket phone on H20 Service in H2O Wireless/PureTalk

There's nothing else you can really do if you're not willing to switch to Cricket to use the phone unfortunately. It sucks but that's just the way...

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Yesterday, 04:39 PM

sillyette started a thread Textnow SIM in a flip phone? in General Prepaid/MVNO discussion

I have one of those Tracfone-unlocked TCL Flip 2 phones that many of us here bought as a $20 bundle last year. On a lark, I checked its IMEI on...

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Yesterday, 04:28 PM

daisydoo replied to a thread AT&T awards $14 billion open RAN contract to Ericsson, dealing blow to Nokia in AT&T

The network engineers I've talked to have all said Ericsson has better equipment so it makes sense att is choosing this Sent from my moto g play...

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Yesterday, 04:22 PM

LTENetwork commented on article AT&T awards $14 billion open RAN contract to Ericsson, dealing blow to Nokia in HoFo News

Nokia is losing contracts because their equipment is behind their competitors. Companies look at the cost and benefits/drawbacks and make decisions...

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