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[HTC Inspire 4G] maxjivi05:
Still works some managers will flat out lie to you, but I fought 3 hours to get unlimited back on a punt I did not tobr on and finally threatened to cancel said transfer me to customer relations and then they added it back for me. Just fyi if on rep won't do it another will hangup and call back. Tell them customer relations said they were adding it and got disconnected. Then they will add it back on the spot.

with HTC Inspire MIUI 2.3.3 running at 1.8GHz
[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
Almost to 1k views =D

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[HTC Inspire 4G] magnumforce2006:
Same.... damnit.
[HTC Inspire 4G] phonejunkie30:
I am confused when I went and purchased this at the ATT store did not upgrade just paid for it I came from the iphone 4. They ATT rep have me the unlimited 4g plan same cost as the unlimited on the iPhone 4. I grandfathered from the original unlimited so I guess why is everyone acting as if there is no unlimited 4g plan it cost 30.00 same with my premier discount only 25.00

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[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
Can someone try this with iphone 3g please?

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[HTC Inspire 4G] bblanski:
Will not work..

Bolted.....
[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
How come? Can't you activate it at home?

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[HTC Inspire 4G] bblanski:
Because the original iphone is 2g only and it sets up an unlimited 2g plan. There is no 3g unlimited plan unless you are "grandfathered" in

Bolted.....
[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
K thanks!

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[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
Can I do this with a lg vu?

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[HTC Inspire 4G] wpalm00:
Yup, sure do!
[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
Lucky -______- haha I have to find a iphone out borrow one

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[HTC Inspire 4G] stryfe2010:
So this will not work on a 3g capable phone?
[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
No Sir

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[HTC Inspire 4G] shawn1224:
Okay this seemed to work for me. I put my sim card back into my old Pantech Reveal, then called AT&T and had them update my IMEI number and now I'm back on the $10 unlimited non-smartphone plan. I then put the sim card back into my Inspire but data wasn't working at first until I created a new APN and swapped it from MediaNet to AT&T, so now everything is working fine.

Only question though, won't AT&T eventually recognize that I have the wrong data plan and switch me back over?

Also, under plans it's showing the $10 unlimited plan but usage is still reporting 117MB of 2048 MB?

Which one is accurate?
[HTC Inspire 4G] kirk123:
I don't wanna rain on anyones parade here, but I think that they will eventually catch on to this and start sending out texts to scare people. If they don't catch on to this, well then this will be great for people that want unlimited data. I was able to keep the unlimited data plan from my iphone 3gs.

If you had the 2gb data plan and now you have the unlimited plan, that 117mb of 2048mb will go away in the next billing cycle.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gene Poole:
I have 4 phones on my plan (me, wife, mom, and pop). Do I have to do this for all the accounts?
[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
Yes

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[HTC Inspire 4G] Gene Poole:
So I need to borrow FOUR iphones?
[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
No one but you will have to activate it for each sim card and call for each phone

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[HTC Inspire 4G] mjgunn:
The original $20 iPhone plan included 200 texts, when you get switched to the $30 unlimited plan do you keep the texts?
[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
If you have unlimited right now then it switched

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[HTC Inspire 4G] wpalm00:
I was switched back up to unlimited txt like I had before the unlimited data.
[HTC Inspire 4G] berryman13:
I have an old pantech duo lying around...anything I can do with that?

Is there any way I can simply talk an employee to help me out?
[HTC Inspire 4G] shawn1224:
Yep, this doesn't work. I just received this text from AT&T.

"AT&T Free Msg: An eligible data plan is required for your 4G Smartphone. We have added an appropriate data plan. Learn more at att.com/smartphoneplans."
[HTC Inspire 4G] wpalm00:
Did you use the iPhone 2g way?
[HTC Inspire 4G] shawn1224:
No I just used a non smartphone and the $10 data plan.

I'm picking up a 2G iPhone today so I'll try that method
[HTC Inspire 4G] buddy17:
yeah i'm not surprised at all that your first method didn't work. The non-smartphone plans are completely different. The iphone 2g Edge plan is still considered a smartphone plan which is why it works.

Just curious though...it doesn't sound like you called in to ATT when you switched to the non-smartphone plan. Did you simply pop your sim card back into the inspire after adding the unlimited?
[HTC Inspire 4G] shawn1224:
I called in to AT&T while the sim card was in my Pantech Reveal and had them update my IMEI number. The rep then switched it over to the $10 non-smartphone plan before I got off the phone.

I verified on their website that I was on the $10 plan and after that, then I popped the sim-card into the Inspire. I was sailing high until I got a text from AT&T this morning LOL

No biggie really. I'm meeting up with someone from Craigslist this evening to buy an iPhone 2G, they're selling it for $60.
[HTC Inspire 4G] id10terrordfw:
You have to call them back an have them switch it to the unlimited smartphone plan. Usually right before putting the sim card back in the inspire.
[HTC Inspire 4G] buddy17:
i think you are missing the point....the point of this thread is NOT to get on the non-smartphone data plan and stay at a lower price. The point is to get on an old smartphone unlimited plan and then call into ATT and have them "grandfather" you into the current unlimited plan that is compatible with your inspire at 30 bucks a month.

You let ATT decide what to do, and obviously they are going to add in a capped plan. This is simply for people that want to pay more (30 bucks) and get the unlimited plan. Not to get out cheap and only pay the 10 bucks for the non-smartphone plan
[HTC Inspire 4G] shawn1224:
Trust me I understand the point of this thread. I was attempting a method that was suggested by a user. If you read through my responses chronologically, you'll see how I arrived where I'm at.
[HTC Inspire 4G] berryman13:
Can't really afford an iPhone 2G right now, is there anyone around the culver city/LA area who has one?

Also, is there any way one can just talk a rep into getting me on that plan? 2 people on my line were grandfathered into it and we've been with at&t for 5 years. I know it depends on the rep, but I'm willing to try a few times. Can I get some tips on what to say?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ferrari353:
If I had more money, I'd do this...My parents make me pay for my own data and I'm fine at $15/month but idk if I'd want to pay $30...O_o
[HTC Inspire 4G] nhshah7:
i honestly dont think this will work. unless you ahd unlimited data before you switched to your inspire, tehy have no reason to give you unltd data as they're trying to ween as many people off of it as tehy can...but

you always want to be nice and friendly with them

if you get mad, make sure you tellt hem you're mad with the company and not with them!

keep saying do you see where im coming from or what would you do in my shoes

idk if that will be helpful because i usually use that when i want to get something from att, but best of luck, let us know how it goes!
[HTC Inspire 4G] shawn1224:
Yep 2G iphone loophole is legit

Once your number shows up in the system as an unlimited iphone 2G plan, the option to upgrade to an unlimited 3G plan is right there on their screen. No manager approval or extra steps were needed. She switched me over in less than 5 mins.
[HTC Inspire 4G] YiZZo:
Glad to hear that the loophole is still working. I bought an iPhone 2G from ebay for $80 today. So hopefully I get it before April 30th. When I am done with the iPhone it is going on Craigslist. It sells for $100 on Craigslist so maybe I can make a little profit :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] berryman13:
Just got off the phone with ATT, check this out: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=12911544#post12911544
[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
This is told to end on April 30 from a itunes update.
[HTC Inspire 4G] corps20k:
I own a samsung galaxy S I9000 and I'm thinking of buying an Inspire 4g off craigslist without a new 2 year plan.

I currently pay $10 for unlimited internet because I'm on a family plan and pay $30 for unlimited messaging for all the phones in the plan.

This $10 unlimited data plan works fine with my galaxy s.

my question is will i receive 4g speeds with this data plan or is there a "4g data plan" that I will have to upgrade to if i do get the Inspire? Thank you.
[HTC Inspire 4G] id10terrordfw:
They will bombard you with messages and may even switch you automatically to a tiered plan because the i9000 IMEI is not in their system but the inspire is.
[HTC Inspire 4G] earhog:
Still works here, took 1 call to 611. The rep was great and I had no issues.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Tx Redneck:
Anyone near Dallas have one to loan for a few?
[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
look at craiglist and asked someone if you can borrow it. Meet them at a wifi local spot and do it. Worked for me and all i paths was $10

HTC Inspire on CM7. Beast ROM. If I helped Thank me :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] nyamoV2:
Worked but was not easy for me. Once I hung up and called back for the save team all went well and in 15 minutes had both my lines done all from the same iPhone
[HTC Inspire 4G] YiZZo:
Just got activated my iPhone 2G this morning and my screen looks like this, see below. Although I have not called AT&T yet to switch me over to the Inspire. Just wanted to know if anyone else got this screen instead. I think I am going to use the iPhone for the rest of the day so I can put on my BestSkinsEver screen protector on my Inspire and let it cure overnight.
[HTC Inspire 4G] newter55:
@yizzo,

That is the correct selection
[HTC Inspire 4G] YiZZo:
Thx for the quick response newter!!! I feel a little more relieved now that I am on the right track :) Keep you guys updated tomorrow when I switch over to the Inspire.
[HTC Inspire 4G] knarfl1:
Was able to get this done today and now have the unlimited Smartphone Personal plan.

The CSR changed it without any issues. Asked once and was done in 10 min.
[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
Who lives in Sacramento and can let me borrow there iPhone 2G
[HTC Inspire 4G] grifter13:
I have a better way :D

1. Take out any old phone, I had a motorola slvr.

2. Call ATT and ask for the medianet package ($15/month unlimited)

3. Check that you have medianet connection on your old phone.

4. Now take your Atrix, N1 (my old phone) or Inspire 4g(my current phone) slap your sim card in. Configure your APN

5. Enjoy unlimited 3G/4G (well not really on the atrix or inspire) data
[HTC Inspire 4G] akira02rex:
That only works for a day or so. I just tried it and they switched me back automatically the next morning. It does however work if you have a non att phone with an imei not in their system.
[HTC Inspire 4G] churro7:
Anyone using the iphone way been switched back yet?

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[HTC Inspire 4G] id10terrordfw:
There is nothing to be switched back to. Once you have the iPhone 2g plan correctly configured an it is working your have to call att and have them switch you to the 4G unlimited data plan. You have to do this BEFORE putting the sim back in the inspire.
[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
Can someone please let me borrow there's
[HTC Inspire 4G] churro7:
Me too? Lol

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[HTC Inspire 4G] YiZZo:
Just called AT&T and told them I got a new phone and wanted to switch my unlimited data plan. The guy said OK and did it without any questions. Took 5 minutes! Im so happy now.
[HTC Inspire 4G] churro7:
How step by steo plz?

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[HTC Inspire 4G] YiZZo:
1. Make sure your iPhone 2G was activated through iTunes and that your online account reflects the iphone unlimited data.

2. Then I dialed 611 on my iphone 2g. I think I navigated to the option that deals with upgrades and features.

3. Told the rep that I got a new phone and I wanted to transfer my unlimited data over.

4. He then asked me for the IMEI number of my Inspire. So I gave it to him.

5. He looked up my account and applied my IMEI number.

6. Then I asked to confirm if it was the "Smartphone Personal Plan" and he said yes.

7. I said thank you and then checked my online account 5 minutes later to see that he changed it and it was indeed changed.
[HTC Inspire 4G] :
watch iphone 2G prices go up on eBay :P
[HTC Inspire 4G] newter55:
They already go for 90-130 bucks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] churro7:
What if I already have the inspire activated?

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[HTC Inspire 4G] newter55:
Doesn't matter. You just need a sim that has never been activated in an iPhone.
[HTC Inspire 4G] nhshah7:
I just got my hands on an iPhone 2g at a friends house (broken but still turned on and activated!). I let it sit for half an hour and then called ATT and went through this process and now have unlimited 4g data :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] YiZZo:
Another happy unlimited data customer. I am glad u had a painless experience like i did :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] nhshah7:
Thanks to everyone on this thread :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] z_zk_z:
iPhone 2G

Does anyone willing to rent iphone 2g in Springfield, Virginia?
[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
All you guys are welcome :) please thank me haha
[HTC Inspire 4G] JJones45:
Looking for somebody in the Maryland area that will let me use their iPhone 2g
[HTC Inspire 4G] JJones45:
Do you have to do a hard reset of the iPhone?
[HTC Inspire 4G] newter55:
Yes do so prior to inserting your sim.
[HTC Inspire 4G] shawn1224:
Those looking for an iphone, your best bet is either Craigslist or your local pawnshop. If you have to cough up 60, 80 or even 100 bucks, it's well worth because you can always resale it for a profit. I found one off Craigslist in the Houston area for $60 and sold it the same day back on Craigslist for $130.
[HTC Inspire 4G] YiZZo:
Yup, I bought mine for $80 on ebay and sold it the next day to a friend of a friend for $100 :), thats $20 profit right there!
[HTC Inspire 4G] Aero2007:
I am actually an AT&T Customer Service Rep and the trick does not work anymore. The unlimited data plan is no longer available and has been taken away from managers. They are not lying. BTW, the system does sweeps and will be able to tell what phone is attached to your sim card. It will catch up with you. We are not all dumb people, just tired of whining customers.
[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
Worked for me today
[HTC Inspire 4G] churro7:
If ATT raised the cap a bit then no one would be trying this
[HTC Inspire 4G] itzsnookums:
I Agree this limit on data is unrealistic ....be like t-mobile they give you up to 5GB then they slow your data down...but no overages...its not that hard...used to work for A&TT three weeks ago, they were supposed to take away the ability for ALL to add the unlimited plans but they didn't that was from three months to three weeks ago they still had the ability, u just have to have the right floor support/supervisor do it for you....don't take no for a answer....( btw three weeks can change alot) big blue isn't as big as it would like u to think...WE ARE THE BOSSES, IF IT WASN'T FOR US THEY WOULDN'T BE AROUND, THEY NEED TO REMEMBER THAT......
[HTC Inspire 4G] alaimar:
You can always count on people to abuse every loophole. I'm all about finding a way around to get yourself the unl plan, but do you really have to add it for your grandma, mom and the rest of your family. They don't even use half the cap to begin with. When will people realize if you don't abuse it at&t probably wouldn't care to patch the loophole. Greed always gets the best of people. And yes I work for At&t and I can guarantee you the system update will go out, sweep every account that didn't originally get grandfathered in and put you back on the 2gb plan. If you think that they're not aware of this your crazy!!!
[HTC Inspire 4G] knarfl1:
Exactly.

Now what about the HSUPA update ATT? iP4 has HSUPA so Android device users are getting shafted. WTF.
[HTC Inspire 4G] -Kevlar-:
boy. excellent customer service. calling customers names? nice. just like att.

edit: you know what? im soooo whiny, im gonna whine straight to your supervisor with your profile picture and post quote.
[HTC Inspire 4G] shawn1224:
Well maybe we wouldn't have to whine if we didn't have a halfass network with fraudulent claims of 4G. Instead of worrying about what the customer base is doing, why don't you guys get your **** together.
[HTC Inspire 4G] earhog:
Has anyone noticed their insurance for the inspire disappear after doing this.... I received a letter in the mail stating the iphone was not able to be insured... I checked my account today that has the Inspire IMEI... now I dont have insurance listed anywhere... Im going to talk to AT&T tmr.
[HTC Inspire 4G] entropism:
Another way to get unlimited data: Put your Inspire on Straight Talk and get unlimited everything for $45 month. ;)
[HTC Inspire 4G] chongwj:
that works without buying extra prepaid phone?
[HTC Inspire 4G] akira02rex:
What's this about
[HTC Inspire 4G] entropism:
Nope, but it's well worth it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Emsanity:
So like, how much does unlimited data cost if you do this?
[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
$30
[HTC Inspire 4G] Flyer729:
Is the trick still working? I am about to buy an iphone off craigslist, but I want to make sure I can still get unlimited data before I take the plunge.

Thanks,
[HTC Inspire 4G] churro7:
better yet has anyone been switched back to capped?
[HTC Inspire 4G] shawn1224:
Nope, there's nothing to be switched back to.
[HTC Inspire 4G] scottrod:
I did this on like April 20th and it worked for me! The guy at ATT was really chill and didnt think anything of it
[HTC Inspire 4G] TeknoJnky:
fwiw, I tried this recently, not for an inspire though

activated iphone 2g

called in to switch to an unlimited 3g data plan for the original phone previously on the limited plan

lady said she could not do it since there was already a limited plan previouly active

told her to put back iphone 2g plan

called back a week or so later

tried again, guy was cool and tried to put on unlimited data but said it would not work for the phone, but I could keep it with an 3g iphone plan

so I gave him an imei of a iphone 3g and got the unlimited iphone data plan

put the sim back in the original phone and its been working, so far

so its possible that the phone/imie that you give them may not let them choose an unlimited plan, but apparently you can go from an iphone 2g unlimited to an iphone 3g plan easily.

obviously this requires an iphone 3g/gs/4 imie number to give them if you have to go this route.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Tx Redneck:
When they do an IMEI sweep, you'll get a text informing you that your device isn't the same as the one on record for that data plan and will have to provision the line accordingly or they'll do it for you automatically.
[HTC Inspire 4G] tampa03cobra:
Yep,

I got the dreaded text, and was removed from the unlimited plan and placed onto their laughably overpriced 2 GB data plan, with no option for an unlimited plan even present in my list of choices. I tried changing my phone still no dice.

I finally hit the chat to see if they could help.

They now have a 3 paragraph spiel that they give you when you inquire about an unlimited plan. What a joke.

Unfortunately, in rural FL, I'm just outside the range of verizons 4G coverage, so ATT is pretty much it in terms of reasonably fast net.

To be honest, if you look at Europe and Asia, cell carriers are essentially data carriers (utilities). American companies are resisting this so hard, trying to make you pay more and more for a product (data) that is getting cheaper and cheaper to provide. They want you to buy your hardware from them, so they can lock you in, and do everything in their power to make sure the same phones have to be made in 5 different varieties so there is no true network cross compatibility.

I know I'm a n00b here, and I haven't earned soap box privileges, but when companies essentially donkey punch you in the wallet, then laugh about it, it steams me up :mad:
[HTC Inspire 4G] Tx Redneck:
You're preachin to the choir bubba.
[HTC Inspire 4G] churro7:
I am having a problem getting final submit button
[HTC Inspire 4G] Tx Redneck:
It's my understanding that this loophole was closed as of 4/30.
[HTC Inspire 4G] churro7:
In the atrix forum they are still able

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[HTC Inspire 4G] Printerscape:
I called to change my plan from 200MB/mo @ $15/mo to 2GB/mo @ $20/mo (corporate discount), and he mentioned that there is an unlimited plan @ $30/mo.

I personally don't need unlimited, since I don't see myself ever going above 2GB, but food for thought:

*Call them, get directed to the technical support, and ask them about it.

My rep was very courteous and nice (I went to the technical support, because I tried upgrading online, and I didn't have an option to upgrade to anything, but the 200MB/mo:

).
[HTC Inspire 4G] maestroburbuja:
This is good news. I hope unlimited plans become more and more popular around the world.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Tx Redneck:
Did you previously have an iPhail on the $30 Unlimited Personal plan?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Printerscape:
Nope, new AT&T customer (coming from T-Mobile).
[HTC Inspire 4G] Tx Redneck:
I'd really like to know how you were offered an unlimited plan.

I called and called and called the second week of march and they said it's no longer offered. :mad:
[HTC Inspire 4G] churro7:
I'd like to as well

sent from planet snarf
[HTC Inspire 4G] Renegade1994:
I have unlimited with AT&T....without the AT&T contract. Got my Inspire running on Straight Talk from Walmart for 45 a month unlimited everything.....on AT&T towers...:)
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ferrari353:
how does that work...? That doesn't make any sense...
[HTC Inspire 4G] Tx Redneck:
That pisses me off beyond comprehension! :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TracFone_Wireless

Straight Talk

Straight Talk Logo.svg

Straight Talk is one of TracFone's newest brands. The Straight Talk brand offers five different value-based 30-day rate plans: a $30 limited plan, and a $45 Unlimited text, web and minutes plan, a $135 three-month Unlimited plan, a $270 six-month Unlimited plan, and a $540 one year Unlimited plan. Straight Talk is a Mobile Virtual Network operator (MVNO) offering both CDMA and GSM support. The CDMA side of the network uses Verizon's CDMA 1xRTT wireless network, which was introduced in 2001 and is said to deliver between 40 and 60 kb/s to customers,[7] while the GSM side makes use of either T-Mobile's or AT&T's GSM networks.

...The Nokia E71 and Nokia Surge (6790) are the first smartphones to be offered by Straight Talk. They offer 3G coverage through AT&T. Users of these phones are required to purchase the $45/30 day Unlimited plan. All other phones can be use with either the $45 Unlimited plan or the $30 – 1000 minutes, 1000 texts and 30MB "All You Need" plan. All plans provide service for a period of 30 days.

Straight Talk is currently exclusive to Wal-Mart stores because of a joint-venture program between the two companies.[8]
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gene Poole:
Why?

10char...
[HTC Inspire 4G] Tx Redneck:
You can get the same services(ATT), w/out limits and w/out a contract for less money.
[HTC Inspire 4G] churro7:
what are your hspa + speeds?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Tx Redneck:
Technically, I'm not in an HSPA area so the best I've seen is 3.5 I drove through an HSPA yesterday area and hit a lil over 5 @ 80Mph on the highway. :p
[HTC Inspire 4G] churro7:
how did you get it on ST?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Tx Redneck:
I don't have my service w/ST but all you'd need is one of those sim cards activated and in your rooted Inspire.
[HTC Inspire 4G] churro7:
Ahh the ease of sim cards and gsm

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