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Today, 05:11 PM
I literally swapped SIMs between two phones daily for a few years without an issue. Had a SIM provisioned for an iPhone that my employer required...
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Today, 05:05 PM
If you 'really' want to get out , I'd recommend a 'simple' filing of a BBB complaint. T-Mobile's "Executive Response Team" (used to be Office of...
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Today, 04:36 PM
In need of a new phone again...in the 20 some years of having cell phones, I've almost exclusively have purchased factory unlocked phones, and not...
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Today, 04:31 PM
Got my order confirmation email for the two XRs at 4pm Central.
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Today, 04:28 PM
Yeah, I didn't mean that they auto-delete immediately. It seemed to be 30-60 days, something like that. I didn't think to refresh the timer by...
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Today, 04:13 PM
I'll give it a try. I just need to find the Mobley! LOL. No clue where it is. I only used maybe half a dozen times when I first got the plan. ...
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Today, 04:11 PM
Excellent idea thanks!
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Today, 03:57 PM
It was hit or miss in the past, but yeah, it doesn't work for me anymore. Thankfully - the actual unlocking process and eligibility is still fine so...
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Today, 03:14 PM
FYI. You don't need data on to receive the notification. Only when you want to download/listen to it.
I keep data off for the same reason as you. I...
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Today, 03:02 PM
The hoops I was made to jump through far exceeded what you are describing and the lies I was told were beyond believable. At one point I was even...
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Today, 02:57 PM
I know it isn't the same carrier, but if I didn't manually delete a message by pressing #7, it was sent to "saved mail" and not auto deleted. I...
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Today, 02:52 PM
you can check on it, you just go to track my order, put in order# and email..
and it does say pending remote fulfillment your right... I just want...
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Today, 02:44 PM
Yes, it's a shady practice to make customers jump through hoops to discontinue a service which they could start with a simple click of the mouse. ...
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Today, 02:38 PM
Can the 'overage' data be used on hotspot as well? Do you know the actual speeds? I've seen reports of 64kbps and 128kbps. The deal they're...
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Today, 02:35 PM
I have had a Truphone number for several years but since I can't add any more balance to it and my phone is not esim compatible, I figured I would...
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Today, 02:34 PM
Wonder what your order status shows? Probably pending remote fulfillment or pending payment confirmation?
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Today, 02:31 PM
Hello All Howardforum Members,
Here is a guide on how to set your Galaxy S23 Ultra to adaptive 120hz display to maximize your screen's full...
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Today, 02:31 PM
hpham
I placed an order for 2 refurb XRs around 12:45pm Central today using Chrome, it went smoothly. Used my $200 code (17K points). Got the order...
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Today, 02:27 PM
I placed an order for 2 refurb XRs around 12:45pm Central today using Chrome, it went smoothly. Used my $200 code (17K points). Got the order number...
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Today, 02:18 PM
ok tomeyes I feel better about my order now, I tried in edge and when I tried to apply the coupon around 10:10
I got the same message as you.
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Today, 02:18 PM
Oh yeah, must have mobile data turned on. I don't leave data on all the time so I'm not unknowingly using data. This is important for anyone else...
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Today, 02:04 PM
I think they auto-delete unless you do something. I think something of mine auto-deleted.
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Today, 02:00 PM
Yes, Consumer Cellular is run a lot better than Tracfone is.
However, I believe there is another difference. I believe that Consumer Cellular will...
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Today, 01:56 PM
IOW shady management, designs shady processes and shady systems.
Don't blame the low-paid exploited staffers forced to follow those
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Today, 01:52 PM
As a former CS rep, let me clarify. We were the first line reps and we made an attempt to save the account. If the customer decided they still...
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Today, 01:52 PM
It worked for me a couple of weeks ago when my phone got unlocked. That said, I would get that message pretty frequently when I'd check randomly...
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Today, 01:49 PM
Okay. I was sort of thinking the issue was for refurb phones where TF hadn't cleared the history, but I see now that's wrong.
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Today, 01:41 PM
After listening to a voice mail message, did you press 7 to delete it? If not, I think it'll go to the READ/HEARD folder. I don't know if those will...
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Today, 01:30 PM
You might need the nuclear option. Text voicemail to 611611 and it will ask you if you want to reset your password. It might reset everything, so be...
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Today, 01:20 PM
Yeah, it makes it more difficult to know for sure. I did have a new iPhone 11 unlock on schedule Sunday.
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Today, 01:19 PM
That's a 5-month old thread about it being incorrect about eligibility. The current issue is that it states the unlock checking service is...
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Today, 01:17 PM
Just now tried with a new phone that's due to be unlocked tomorrow:
"Sorry, this service is not responding at this time. Please try again later."
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Today, 01:14 PM
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Today, 12:34 PM
Anyone else think the issue isn't the language barrier but shady CS reps? I called to cancel an account and kept getting passed around. At first I...
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Today, 12:34 PM
Is the phone refurb or new?
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Today, 12:22 PM
It's in stock now.
https://www.tracfone.com/phone/apple-iphone-xr-64gb-reconditioned
Try ordering it logged out of account in Chrome.
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Today, 11:35 AM
It's just regular voice mail.
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Today, 11:21 AM
Get a nintendo switch... best of both worlds
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Today, 10:58 AM
see this reddit thread - https://www.reddit.com/r/TracFone/comments/y9e29h/do_not_trust_the_device_unlock_eligibility_info/ the service might be...
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Today, 10:49 AM
I can only speculate, but I suspect that the one phone line not getting 5G may lack the features required at the account level. If so, no matter...
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Today, 10:34 AM
I guarantee that the cellular carrier CAN change the due date with at least 30 days pre-notification. I worked for At&t for almost 14 years. There...
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Today, 10:28 AM
Make sure to have the latest update on the 7 before you do anything with tracfone on it.
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Today, 10:27 AM
Ordered new se2, refurb xs to sell/trade in in 60 days and new Galaxy A01 for $300 coupon and $15 service on the xs
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Today, 10:24 AM
Are we talking VVM or Basic VM ?
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Today, 10:21 AM
This also happens since the shut down of 3G (UMTS/HSPA on ATT and cdma on Verizon). If you had a weak LTE signal the phone use to drop to those at...
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Today, 10:16 AM
Going on 18 years for me.
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Today, 10:13 AM
In your case, it's not the phone, it is a problem you need to discuss with your cellular provider. Your phone doesn't store your VM, it only shows...
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Today, 10:07 AM
After I get a voice mail and listen to it I get a notification that my voice mail box is full. But when I check my voice mail box is empty. This...
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Today, 09:48 AM
20 Years now!!
Time sure flies... any other veteran still here?
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Today, 09:42 AM
I just unlocked my second new 11 new in the box. I did add time to the second one to get points, but it was not necessary on the first one I did over...
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Today, 09:39 AM
It's been service unavailable for weeks now. I wonder if they broke something intentionally or otherwise?
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Today, 09:33 AM
The Refurb XR I received last month was like new and shows warranty through Apple till next January, definitely worth getting if you got the points!
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Today, 09:24 AM
I remember being very active at HoFo and some other tech forums around 20 years ago. It was such fun customizing my Nokia phones with ringtones,...
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Today, 09:16 AM
Thanks for the reply...your reply made more sense than a lot of others. I may be stuck in the 80s or 90s but a contract is a contract and it requires...
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Today, 09:04 AM
Another Verizon n77 upgrade in the rural northern Michigan community of Rose City! These upgraded sites are popping up in the most random places. I...
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Today, 08:40 AM
Recondiitioned XR is available - $100
https://www.tracfone.com/phone/apple-iphone-xr-64gb-reconditioned
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Today, 08:30 AM
That's correct. I wasn't sure from your previous post if you expected it to be unlocked on the 30th day or 60th day. Just wanted to clarify.
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Today, 08:19 AM
Yes but I thought I read somewhere that it only needs to be activated and will unlock 60 days later, however I only need it to be active for one...
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Today, 08:15 AM
Although it was reported that an iPhone requires only 30 days of service to get unlocked, the unlocking doesn't happen until the 60th day or so.
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Today, 07:57 AM
Please help me decide if this makes sense. I have enough rewards for a $300 coupon and am wanting an se2 to upgrade from my original se. I was...
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Today, 07:30 AM
I've noticed something similar on my G Power 2020/GSMA used as hotspot. Suddenly, it will just show as "connected, no internet". This is at home, so...
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Today, 07:20 AM
Mine shipped yesterday. Supposed to arrive tomorrow.
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Today, 07:15 AM
From The Web:
Apple Releases iOS 16.4 With New Emoji, Safari Web Push Notifications, Beta Changes, Voice Isolation for Calls and More
iOS 16.4...
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Today, 07:11 AM
I replaced a Mobley SIM card around a year ago. I had zero issues doing it. Just be sure to use a Mobley imei. I would reinforce the fact you want...
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Today, 07:10 AM
From The Web:
Apple Releases iOS 16.4 With New Emoji, Safari Web Push Notifications, Beta Changes, Voice Isolation for Calls and More
iOS 16.4...
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Today, 07:09 AM
Consumer Cellular is a phenomenal outfit, not competing on price but OUTSTANDING customer service reps for those who otherwise would want to have...
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Today, 07:04 AM
The Mint deal on Pixel 7 including a year of service 35GB @ $15/mo is pretty good
gotta catch while in stock
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Today, 07:01 AM
I use those waterproof cylindrical metal screw top "stash" containers as a keychain
to hold a whole bunch of SIMs to swap in and out
A folded...
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Today, 06:47 AM
Were you using SMS or 'texting' using iMessage, Whatsapp or some other messaging service?
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Today, 06:39 AM
About 1 in 7.3528
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Today, 05:28 AM
New Xiaomi IMEI, SN or Lock code check, with IMEI to Lock code convert !
Now you Can convert for free:
- IMEI to SN and Lock code
- SN to IMEI...
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Today, 05:00 AM
iOS 16.4 released yesterday brings 5G to Tello on iOS. No 5G UC which is odd since T-Mobile is very lax with what they open up to MVNOs, but 5G is a...
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Today, 04:55 AM
MMS works fine. I sent a photo to one of my Android phones, no issues there. The carrier bundle loaded is Verizon, so that's probably why it works....
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Today, 02:23 AM
It really happened. Nintendo officially shut down the shops for these systems as of 12am PST. No longer able to buy games direct on the console and...
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Today, 01:17 AM
So, I lost my Mobley SIM day before yesterday. Tis a sad day.
I put it in my pocket when I took it out of the Mofi router to install the...
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Yesterday, 11:07 PM
Battery life is terrible, i guess thats why most of them come with power banks,
Besides the issue i mentioned on the one Orbic, the second one’s...
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Yesterday, 10:21 PM
We've been on AT&T Prepaid for several years with two lines. I recently replaced my Note 10 Plus with the S22 Ultra and when I put my SIM in, and...
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Yesterday, 10:10 PM
The 6a is tied to a Qlink Wireless (Lifeline) service. I didn't want to go through the hassle of switching it to another phone, since I don't use it...
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Yesterday, 09:57 PM
Interesting to keep the 6a but sell the 7. Any specific reason why? I had 2 6as that I sold or gave to friends and family and kept a 7 just because...
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Yesterday, 09:53 PM
I had hit or miss results with opening a ticket with xpertcare. At one point I was able to get one of them escalated and talked on the phone to a...
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Yesterday, 09:37 PM
I bought the two pack of these on eBay for $50 with the 1yr service included on each. I just activated the first one, feels pretty decent for a cheap...
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Yesterday, 09:30 PM
I use Red Pocket GSMA. I have the 25gb annual plan. Hotspot is not throttled and you can use as much of your data allotment as you want as hotspot....
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Yesterday, 09:27 PM
Yes, the first month does appear to be free - I should have pumped up the data for that first month LOL.
BTW I "paid" 4 buck for 1GB data only -...
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Yesterday, 09:07 PM
I saw similar behavior while on Visible. Flight mode always fixed it. But not receiving calls and not knowing you have an issue until you check...
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Stand alone AT&T Unlimited ZTE Mobley Hotspot now only $20!!!!! in Data Cards
