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Today, 07:57 PM
I did a combine this afternoon. First had "Cherry" who said it couldn't be done. Ended chat.
Then had "Elda". She had it down pat. Very...
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Today, 07:39 PM
Had to do a combine today, the sim card in my Orbic went kapoop.
Two lines in my account,
the reps do have a script to follow,
even tho i...
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Today, 07:26 PM
Could a mod or admin please delete my account.
Thank you.
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Today, 07:12 PM
Still have an original, mine in box under my bed. Still boots up and works. Still is the most comfortable in the hand.
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Today, 07:09 PM
Turns out this was very simple. I pulled the old sim card out, and when I signed up on the mobilex app, I gave them IMEI2 (I was operating under the...
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Today, 07:07 PM
Supposedly the quickest way to get help is via the xpertcare tab in the app.
It was pretty seamless for me to move my iPhone to mobileX, including...
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Today, 07:03 PM
This is a good video on pricing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXsaCfBnh40
I took the plunge.
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Today, 07:03 PM
have you checked if MMS (not iMessage with another iPhone) works ?
if not it is not so much a MobileX issue as an apple one, MMS does not...
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Today, 07:01 PM
I think the way it works is after the 10 days, they will suggest a custom plan based on your usage. If you select that plan or another custom plan,...
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Today, 06:32 PM
You should be able to go into your phone settings and turn on Wifi calling. You can test it by connecting to your home wifi and make calls. These...
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Today, 06:02 PM
I used a new Pixel 4a for 18 months without problems but the battery usage went up a lot (from 8% a day to 20% a day, same usage) after an update to...
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Today, 05:54 PM
I don't think there's a way to revive the line after port with the old account balance and old legacy plan with a new phone number. And that's what...
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Today, 05:02 PM
Do Pixels have reliable hardware? I recall that used to be problematic.
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Today, 04:29 PM
What do you think of the Google Pixel 6a ?
If it fits your requirements, it can be had at a very good price with a bit of work:
1. Keep an eye on...
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Today, 04:24 PM
ioS 16.4 is out for public. For those with iPhone 14 should see bump in mid-band speeds with DoD enabled. Additionally, CA enabled with NR (although...
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Today, 04:12 PM
I don't have a physical SIM. My last one was the Tracfone AT&T one.
All eSIM profiles in the phone were deleted. The problem is really on the...
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Today, 04:06 PM
Is there a physical sim and working, if so, what carrier.
Also, i’ll ask, just in case. was the eSIM deleted.
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Today, 04:06 PM
Probably the vast majority of the typical Tracfone customers do not understand about MVNOs / how cell service works / different carriers / whatever,...
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Today, 04:06 PM
Thanks guys for feedback Tomseye, hpham,boz1 - they said imei or serial both work btw..
Interesting on these phones I was also trying to keep...
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Today, 03:50 PM
I played LOTS of TF "games" over the years, including benefitting greatly from the Rewards Points program. I've also done many merge / combine...
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Today, 03:38 PM
I don't think they would do that as there would be too many complaints. But what I do see happening is that they grandfather the buckets plans as...
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Today, 03:30 PM
I'm not really acquainted with the used market, perhaps someone else has some suggestions. What is the price range you're looking to spend for a...
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Today, 03:21 PM
Unlocked iPhone 13. It was briefly last year on a different Verizon MVNO with an eSIM. This is the only chance the IMEI could've been locked to...
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Today, 03:13 PM
I have been a Tracfone customer with 4 lines for over twenty years. I have been lucky and have not had too many issues over the years. Recently...
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Today, 03:05 PM
It’s a way to see if that eSIM is tied up, Visible, is Verizon.
But if your not comfortable, don’t do it.
Is this a Unlocked iPhone. What model.
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Today, 02:50 PM
Unfortunately, this is very true. The worst part is that every time I call, I have to start from scratch even when I tell the agent the whole history...
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Today, 02:44 PM
After entering the eSIM I get the message: You're eligible for a free trial. However I don't dare to continue because if it works, then it might make...
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Today, 02:38 PM
n77 on VZW is similar in many ways to n41 on T-Mobile, and I would agree. Very weak n41 will still give me pretty good download. ~-110dBm on n41...
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Today, 02:35 PM
As others have said, Tracfone is great for low-usage or as a back up plan.
Last week, I got my TCL Flip 2 unlocked. (As of the end of last week,...
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Today, 02:22 PM
From my experience, the only time I got charged an activation fee was to activate a new line or port a mobile # over. Changing a device was only...
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Today, 02:12 PM
Thank you! A relative told me that since it was Post-Paid, VZN had the right to charge every swap. I've been with prepaid for so long, I didn't...
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Today, 01:38 PM
Want to do a test,
Do the Visible trial on that eSIM, see if it goes thru.
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Today, 01:27 PM
First, transfer from Tracfone (AT&T) to Tracfone (Verizon) SIM card lost all of my balances. Fixing this ran into the 10000 limit per day problem.
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Today, 01:17 PM
Pixel 7 should deliver Wed and my TF iphone 11 refurb will get sent out as soon as the kit arrives! Now to try and get TF to not screw up my line...
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Today, 01:13 PM
OMG roadtrip, you switched your wife! :lol: (Sorry, couldn't resist! :lol:)
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Today, 12:26 PM
Verizon seems to allow n77 to attach even when it can barely be used. It does seem to add at least 80 Mbps under the poorest signal conditions, but...
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Today, 12:26 PM
I also get the same result with either.
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Today, 12:24 PM
What problem are you experiencing?
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Today, 12:17 PM
Its legit. Thats an official phone number
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Today, 12:14 PM
The only time you should be charged an activation fee is for a setup of a brand new line. Swapping phones wouldn't require that fee.
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Today, 12:12 PM
Unless you're playing some video games or downloading files, you're not going to notice a difference in what you do with your phone because most...
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Today, 12:00 PM
We used to have that dept but it was rolled to the position of "Customer Service Pro" in which anyone calling in wishing to disconnect would be...
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Today, 11:50 AM
I've seen this a LOT on T-Mobile. To the point that n41 --> n25 --> n71 --> LTE + NSA
If my device 'can' pick up n41 at its weakest, it typically...
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Today, 11:09 AM
Beware, my refurb 11 showed as Straight talk.
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Today, 10:42 AM
Let me retract my statement. I've been in Tracfone hell for the last couple of days with no resolution in sight. I spent many, many hours with the...
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Today, 10:21 AM
I use websites whenever possible to reduce clutter
slightly better privacy as well
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Today, 10:19 AM
I use Visible for downloads and the truly unlimited hotspot, but only at 5Mbps
600-800GB per month no problem
but there are congestion times...
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Today, 10:13 AM
Technically there is no merging of MyAccounts directly.
If all the lines / phones get moved from account A to account B (maximum 5 total?)
then...
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Today, 10:02 AM
I switched my wife and myself from TF to Visible-I hated TF customer service (or should I say lack of...). I switched her first since we use my phone...
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Today, 10:00 AM
Moving a phone / line from one MyAccount to another is not a risky operation, except of course "anything can go wrong" with TF.
transfer / combine...
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Today, 09:58 AM
In iPhones I see benefits, and in Samsung as well. I used to work with galaxy s4 a while ago. This model gave me a great user experience. The thing I...
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Today, 09:50 AM
It depends. Mobile apps work faster because they are already downloaded to your device and don't have to load everything from servers. This means a...
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Today, 09:40 AM
If you compare all the pros and cons I think it's better to upgrade s9 to a14 5g
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Today, 09:37 AM
Called today and received the unlock codes via email right away. The agent asked for IMEI and purchase date along with my name and email. A simple...
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Today, 09:31 AM
Activation Date: 1/24/23
Unlock Type: Call (web portal said not eligible)
Unlock Date: 3/27/23
Purchase Date: 1/18/23
Type of Phone: refurb (as a...
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Today, 09:21 AM
T-Mobile 5G UC 'typically' is like Verizon UW in that they are both under 6GHz. In general, T-Mobile has ~120-180MHz worth of spectrum in the 2.5GHz...
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Today, 09:11 AM
I believe Best Buy gives a $165 gift card for iPhone 11 unlocked or Verizon.
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Today, 08:57 AM
It shows the same thing with serial number or IMEI for me.
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Today, 08:53 AM
Amazon gives $149 gift card for an iPhone11 unlocked or "Other". That would be more useful for me, if I don't want to sell it to WCT for $227...
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Today, 08:46 AM
I traded in an iPhone 11 for a $180 Apple gift card yesterday at an Apple store and added it to my Apple account balance.
That's the most they give...
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Today, 08:45 AM
A few observations:
* The Apple Warranty Check site wants the Serial Number, not IMEI.
* I have a new, sealed iPhone11 bought from TF in early...
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Today, 08:32 AM
Activation Date: 1/23/2023
Unlock Type: Automatic
Unlock Date: 3/26/2023
Purchase Date: 1/22/2023
Type of Phone: New from Tracfone web site...
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Today, 08:07 AM
Yea, if i have to use chat, i want it to be as painless as possible.
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Today, 08:05 AM
Sorry my numbers were off originally in the post.
That's true potentially.
But merges are always risky and you're risking the whole shebang...
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Today, 07:58 AM
I look at it as, if chat screws up, i’m out only 3000 points.
Unless, you enjoy trying to recover anything lost.
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Today, 07:52 AM
I think your suggestion would involve more steps
His way:
1. add 3000 minutes to 3000 minutes phone
2. move to other account
3. merge 6000...
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Today, 07:50 AM
I guess because that would be more work, moving a line twice, instead of just once. Is there some advantage to what you mentioned that maybe I'm not...
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Today, 07:48 AM
I'm considering MobileX. From the comments here, they do seem a bit haphazard. In the rollout phase, what would be redeeming is if they had...
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Today, 07:48 AM
The new iPhone 11 I got for my dad in January, which I activated with a transfer from his old iPhone SE on 1/19/23, shows "Limited Warranty Expires...
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Today, 07:44 AM
Why not just add the line that needs the minutes to the 6000 points account, add mins, then move it back.
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Today, 07:39 AM
I have an account with 6000 points and 1 phone that I don't need to be active on TF with ~3000 in each bucket and 6 months remaining. I think I'll...
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Today, 07:21 AM
I'm overdue for a phone upgrade to my daily driver. Between the two, I'd opt for the Revvl. Not a fan of Samsungs and a recent acquisition of the A23...
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Today, 07:15 AM
From The Web:
Messaging is no longer Android’s mess, it’s an iPhone problem: Talking RCS with Hiroshi Lockheimer
Apple Reportedly Demoed...
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Today, 07:04 AM
From The Web:
Messaging is no longer Android’s mess, it’s an iPhone problem: Talking RCS with Hiroshi Lockheimer
Apple Reportedly Demoed...
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Today, 04:40 AM
According to Apple, the one year limited warranty starts from the date you bought the iPhone.
In my case, I ordered two new iPhone SE 2020's...
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Today, 03:29 AM
Heads up if you buy a new phone you might want to check your warranty... apple care has I believe a one year warranty on any new phone,
so I went...
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Today, 02:58 AM
I switched from TF to Visible. My only regret is not doing it sooner.
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Today, 02:55 AM
Thanks, that looks like a decent option for the iPhone 11 I have. Their offer for the A53 is less than half the going price on ebay. I suppose I...
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Today, 02:44 AM
Customer service responded quickly and said you can't edit your 'access' (plan) mid cycle, but they did enable talk and text for me which was really...
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Yesterday, 10:48 PM
5G UC is mid band, just at 2.5GHz (can be mmWave too, but T-Mobile has VERY limited deployment)
Verizon's UW can be C-Band/3.5Hz. DoD/3.7GHz, or...
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Yesterday, 10:27 PM
I sell to WeCellTrade.com. You get less than selling on Ebay or Swappa, but you can choose to get paid via Zelle, no tracking for the IRS, no fees,...
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Yesterday, 09:59 PM
Just wondering, what are good alternative places to sell phones besides ebay or Swappa? I have a few phones to sell, but I don't want to trigger the...
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Yesterday, 09:58 PM
I thought VZ was putting mmWave only at big public venues like stadiums.
Not in residential areas, unless maybe there's a high-rise towers with a...
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Yesterday, 09:56 PM
Well, things went easier than I as expecting. I just asked them to send the verification text to a different number in my account, and then went from...
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Yesterday, 09:54 PM
n25 20x20 only
Only once did I hit over 300Mbps with n25
Sent from my SM-G991U using HoFo mobile app
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Yesterday, 09:51 PM
I think I saw an image or 2 of the 2 different Verizon modems. The mmWave one has a suction to stick to a window (basically needed). It wouldn't be...
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Yesterday, 09:48 PM
Yes, your not doing anything with service and time.
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Yesterday, 09:40 PM
Tracfone isn't for everyone. It is only a good deal for low usage.
It's perfect for me. I have been using it as my main cell service for 20 years....
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