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[Android General] Elsydeon:
I've been using a Play store Galaxy Nexus for the past 3 weeks and it's been undetected so far. However somebody else mentioned that they had been ok for most of this year, but just got flagged last month when his data usage spiked over a few days while using it. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1406802&page=6. This kinda scares me off wanting to continue using the Nexus...I use less than 100 megs of data monthly and just like the low price and "if I need it at least it's there" data of the Medianet plan. I have a Sony Xperia S sitting in front of me, once I get a case and screen protector, I plan on switching over to it. I kept my sim card in it for a day and it was fine, and I'd imagine will remain fine. A pity because I really like the Nexus experience and Jellybean.
[Android General] redthunda69:
Would someone here mind biting the bullet and trying out a Verizon iPhone 5?
[Android General] sk337sk337:
I can almost 100% guarantee it won't work
[Android General] deveron3:
The sony ericsson xperia pro (mk16a) is confirmed working on the AT&T medianet plan.

Please add to the list, and thanks for putting this info out there!

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Lol yes, please do! It would be hilarious if it worked XD
[Android General] cheerup38:
I actually think it might.....i tried an IMEI from VZ and put it in the online management and it did not recognize it as anything. It just said it was unknown....just waiting for one so i can try :fingers-crossed:
[Android General] dkotoric:
please please please let us know, anyone know if the sprint iphone 5 is unlocked out of the box a friend of mine has one i could try

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[Android General] bender29:
Does the $10 Data unlimited for non-smartphones option still exist?

I just tried to build a new family plan - 3 lines, all dumbphones. Added Family messaging unlimited for $30. But I only see $15 for data unlimited, not $10 as was indicated in the OP.
[Android General] sk337sk337:
Hmmm... I don't see it either. Don't do a contract if you already have your own phones. Just order a sim card.
[Android General] sumeet909:
I see the $10 plan - FYI
[Android General] dkotoric:
Ya I just see the $15 option, it used to be $15 regular price and $10 if you have a unlimited messaging plan. They must have taken that off.
[Android General] igagnidz:
4G LTE possible?

I am planning to buy Lumia 920 (UK or european version). I know Lumia will come with 4G LTE support and it might work on AT&T. Right now I have 4G simcard (micro sim) from my One X (that i sold) in a 1G dumbphone with $10 unlimited data.

I was wondering if, I put that simcard in lumia 920 that might get 4G network, will AT&T autoupgrade me? assuming AT&T doesnt have my IMEI in their smartphone DB.

Also does anyone have windows phone with the unlimited data loophole?
[Android General] dkotoric:
weather u have a lte phone or not, lte will NOT work on medianet plans

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[Android General] eternityhacker:
Does anyone know if you buy a knockoff smartphone from china will att be able to tell and charge you the smartphone plan?
[Android General] dkotoric:
no they wont

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[Android General] me4tux:
Could you pls describe why lte won't work on medianet plan sim cards?

I read through most of this thread but there were no experiments described. For example, if you used a sim card (medianet) on an LTE phone, can you still connect to ATT? Would one see the LTE network icon light up on the phone? Or do you just get 3G icon light up on the LTE phone? Or does it not connect at all?

Thx.
[Android General] dkotoric:
lte requires a differest apn and u cant conect to it with a medianet plan

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[Android General] dcarr622:
My brother's Galaxy Nexus just triggered!

FUUUUUUUUU

I'm sure it's only a matter of time until mine does...
[Android General] djidea:
My wifes unlocked T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 just got switched to a 3GB Datapro plan this morning. Anyone ever get the media net plan changed back some how?
[Android General] dcarr622:
Shoot is AT&T closing this loophole? Or maybe just for phones that are from the US?
[Android General] sk337sk337:
Looks like AT&T has been reading this thread! Yes you can get it switched back. Just get an IMEI of a dumbphone and call and change it on your account. Have them remove the data plan and then add the media net.
[Android General] dcarr622:
Sure but why wouldn't it just happen again...
[Android General] sk337sk337:
Possibly but you never know. AT&T still shows me using a t109 but I'm using a HOX. Are you two (with the switched plans) using heavy data?
[Android General] dcarr622:
Not particularly, I'd estimate about 1GB per month.

Back when I had my I9000 I would use 5-8GB per month sometimes and never had an issue.
[Android General] u921333:
Just got hit for it too on my galaxy nexus. I did just add a line but didn't change anything with my line.

Did you make any changes recently?
[Android General] dcarr622:
Yeah we did just upgrade two lines but not the one that had the Galaxy Nexus.

My Galaxy Nexus, on the same family plan added at the exact same time (back in June) has also not been hit yet...just my bro's.
[Android General] u921333:
When I originally signed up for the medianet plan I had used a non-data phone I had laying around to give them an IMEI number that was eligble. When I just added a line I got a galaxy S3 and I took it off the new line and gave it to my fiance for her line and used the same junk phones IMEI number to put that as a regular line no data. So I am wondering if mine was caused by doing that.
[Android General] djidea:
I just got off the phone with AT&T and I gave them the IMEI of my wife's unlocked T-Mobile Galaxy S2 and the rep told me it comes up in their system as a AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket. I gave them a dumb phone IMEI to switch it back to the $10 media net unlimited plan. Then I asked the rep if he could check on another IMEI and I gave him the IMEI to a unlocked T-Mobile Galaxy S 4G that I have sitting around that I flash ROMS on for fun, the rep told me it comes up as unknown and that if I wanted to try and use that phone, I would be able to still use the $10 media net plan because its not a smartphone in their system and of course I told him it wasn't a smartphone, just a regular phone from over seas. He just told me that all features might not work. So now looks like I'll be selling the GS2 for a better phone to use on the media net plan. I surely dont want to stick with this old Galaxy S 4G. Im using a Galaxy Nexus myself with the media net plan for about 3 months and havent gotten the dreaded smartphone plan text yet. Here is to hoping.:eek:
[Android General] james11417:
Bunch of people in the galaxy s3 thread just got caught too. Worried about my s3!
[Android General] sk337sk337:
they must be updating their imei databases
[Android General] Elsydeon:
Seems like the only sure fire way then to avoid the IMEI sweep is to get a pure international phone, if they're able to pick up phone's from other U.S. carriers even. I actually decided to get off my Play store Gnex a few days ago and moved to a Sony Xperia S, which is just as well since here I am this morning reading about two other people that got detected with the Gnex.

What I really dislike is that AT&T has been starting to pick up every single high end Android phone lately from every brand, including phones that I thought would be more obscure like the LG Optimus G and Sony Xperia T. Makes it really difficult to get something unique that's not carried by every joe shmoe out there and just increases the detection factor.
[Android General] dkotoric:
that sucks i got a i9300 and nothing yet

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[Android General] jackleung:
My international Galaxy Note (N7000) got hit too. Time to switch to straight talk finally.
[Android General] djidea:
... My Galaxy Nexus got hit :crying: oh well. Think I'll change to T-Mobile, at least it will be unlimited data. I'll end up saving about $20 amyways.
[Android General] dkotoric:
this thread is awesome thanks
[Android General] phonephoenix:
Sorry, I was bidding for it on ebay but I didn't win.

I believe the HTC Radar is 4G on 850 bands though.
[Android General] dkotoric:
i see these are all newer phones. Are phones like the original galaxy s i9000 compatible with this

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[Android General] kaijura:
Updated the first post, looks like the i9000-m galaxy S vibrant (looks the same as the i9000) from Bell in Canada is an option.
[Android General] phorkz:
The i9000 had the 1900 band for 3g, but only EDGE on 850. I used it, and it seemed to work fine in California. The same thing applies to the TMobile Vibrant T959.
[Android General] dkotoric:
does anyone know if the nexus model 9020a works with these plans

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[Android General] kaijura:
If it's the AT&T Nexus S it won't work. If it's an international import there's a chance it'll get flagged.
[Android General] dkotoric:
alright thanks I won't get it then, I was just looking for a cheap phone for my wife. Anyway I didn't realize the verizon Droid Pro if unlocked will work so I think I'll get her that as I can get that for about $100 and she prefers a physical keyboard.
[Android General] Aumie:
Thank you!

I've been eyeballing the htc magic for a while, but a lot of the posts I've been finding about skirting the smart-data with it were from 2009 and I know there was talk of AT&T buying out T-mobile last year. So, I wasn't sure if there was going to be an issue with the Magic.

I've been using the Samsung Galaxy 5/Europa/i5500 for a little over a year with the medianet plan on it. The phone it's self has some faults and it Doesn't get 3G but it works without a hitch otherwise.
[Android General] stumpyz9:
If it has the right bands it will work. The ATT and T-Mobile deal wouldn't do anything to the posibilty of it working.
[Android General] Aumie:
Not the compatibility that I was actually worried about, but more of them snagging me with a smartphone and forcing me into a smart-data plan.

I wasn't sure if they had bought t-mobile, if it would effect the database of IMEI numbers that AT&T recognizes but to my happy discovery I just read on intomobile that in late December AT&T announced that they withdrew their interest in purchasing T-mobile. so YAY!
[Android General] friend'scatdied:
Is the white Galaxy Note on sale at 1saleaday compatible with MediaNET?

http://1saleaday.com/wireless/?CID=173477&AFID=178621

Thanks.
[Android General] dkotoric:
yes was using one all the way until yesterday, i just sold mine
[Android General] Mortalitas:
Would any of the Sony Ericcson Phones... i.e the Xperia Neo V or the Live with walkman work if they are the american versions,or would you just get automatically bumped to the smartphone plan?
[Android General] adelmundo:
When you refer to MediaNet, are you referring to the "Data for Non-Smartphone" add-on?

I will be receiving my white International Samsung Galaxy Note hopefully this week from the 1saleaday.com sale. Right now I have a Samsung Epic 4G on Sprint which my company pays the monthly on, so I'll be keeping that for business only, and I also love the unlimited data (it has been getting faster in my area lately due to the Network Vision upgrades). Hopefully by the time my upgrade comes up in June, they have the GNote for Sprint or GS III, or I might jump to the Galaxy Nexus for Sprint, we'll see.

My parent's are currently on AT&T with the 450 minute family plan and 2 lines on it. If I add a line for $10, then I can add the "Data for Non-Smartphone" plan for $10 or add the $30 "Data for Non-Smartphone plan" and "unlimited text and mobile-mobile" since my parents don't have a text plan (they don't ever text)?

I have an old Nokia 2320 feature phone that had a data plan before (wife's old phone when we were on AT&T), so if I go the AT&T store and ask for a new SIM, activate the phone on AT&T and give them the IMEI of this dumbphone, then when I get home, swap SIMS to the Int GNote, then the data plan should stick without asking me to upgrade to a smartphone data plan?

Also will I get HSPA+ speeds on the "Data for Non-Smartphone" plan? if they are available in my area (I live in San Ramon, which is the west coast HQ for AT&T so they have a really good wireless network out here with LTE as well), or I will be throttled down to slower speeds since I am on the Non-Smartphone plan. I will try not to abuse the data (I average 3.5 GB/month on my Samsung Epic and try to use WiFi as much as possible), but I do watch a lot of YouTube videos in HQ while at the gym on an exercise machine like a stationary bike (no WiFi in the gym) for an hour a day 2 or 3 times a week.
[Android General] dkotoric:
yes its data for non smartphone
[Android General] kaijura:
that's right, it's technically for non-smartphones (ie moto flip phones), but since they don't have most of these smartphone's IMEI in their databases due to the fact that they aren't sold in the US, they get considered as non-smartphones. The generally accepted term we're calling it is dumbphone internet plan.

Looked up the Neo V and it does indeed have the correct bands necessary for 3G on AT&T. Seems like they have both canadian and international carriers.

However, this phone's too unpopular with AT&T users that there isn't enough details to warrant any solid information on the internet.

Only one way to find that out for sure, but generally speaking, most phones not sold in the US (if there isn't an AT&T version) don't get flagged.
[Android General] BodenM:
the Desire A8181 doesn't have 850MHz, just sayin'. Only the A8182 (Telus) and A8183 (Telstra) Desire models have 850MHz 3G. The A8182 has 1900MHz too. The HTC Wildfire A3335 (Telstra) has 850/2100MHz 3G too.
[Android General] me4tux:
kaijura, do you believe the Galaxy Nexus will be flagged by AT&T in future?

I am thinking of purchasing one whilst I am currently in Australia, but I am concerned that AT&T will start including the IMEIs in their database in a few months time since it is a popular phone.

http://www.eglobaldigitalcameras.com.au/samsung-galaxy-nexus-i9250-mobile-phones.html

Can you share your opinions if this is a risky purchase?

Thanks.
[Android General] kaijura:
Thanks for this correction, went over and fixed it. Hopefully no one has bought that desire yet. ;)

Given the direction AT&T has gone, if you look at all the nexus series, they all have their IMEI's in AT&T's system, starting with:

- Nexus one (check)

- Nexus S (check)

- Galaxy Nexus (not yet)

Maybe once they have their own Galaxy Nexus, then that's when it's game over.

I have read for a fact that some Nexus 1 and S users have mentioned they don't get caught, but this is a relatively small amount of people. You can find traces of their experiences on HoFo in the past.
[Android General] sumeet909:
AT&T carries S3 and Note; Nexus is available for retail in US. Has anyone been flagged for using HTC One S, T-Mobile Galaxy Tab, or some other devices which may not be that common as well as easily accessible to AT&T customers?
[Android General] dkotoric:
does anyone know if the gt-i9100 gs2 still gets medianet

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[Android General] Elsydeon:
Phones readily available from any GSM carrier in the U.S. are probably ones that should be avoided. The ones I've had luck with so far are the Sony Xperia Arc (not the Arc S, which some people said got flagged for whatever reason), the Xperia S (currently using), as well as the Motorola Droid RAZR. I'd imagine the newer RAZRs in international versions would make good Medianet phones, since they're normally CDMA only within the U.S. Also any of the new or previous NXT generation of Sony's, with the exception of the T which is coming to AT&T (which really pissed me off when I saw the news, I had wanted to get that next), as none of them are carried by any U.S. carriers.

Given some people get hit even using the international version of highly popular phones like the Galaxy S3 and the Note, it's best to just stay away from anything AT&T themselves carry. Also sadly since the Galaxy Nexus got hit, us Medianet users can probably forget about enjoying whatever new Nexus comes out next.
[Android General] compuguy1088:
I'm using the original medianet + 200 text plan for the original iPhone with a International Galaxy S II, and I haven't been caught by their sweeps (knock on wood).
[Android General] Ronzalpha:
International Sony phones a-OK.

The Xperia line (as long as it's international) should be fine. I've used the international versions of the Xperia X10i (Sony's first and flagship android phone) and the Xperia Arc S LT18i with no problem. The only thing is that it runs on 2.5G , so the internet speeds are horrible on the att network, but still usable. I'd personally stay with Sony since it has one of the smaller markets of android phones so att wouldn't care as much as Samsung or HTC phones.

For your reference, Sony's international phones end with an "i" after their model number.

e.g. LT18i, X10i, etc, etc.
[Android General] sumeet909:
LOL, no you are not on medianet. You are on default plan for iPhone 1. You are fine.

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Thanks. :)
[Android General] compuguy1088:
I should clarify that. I forgot to mention that I'm using an International SGSII with the original iphone data plan....
[Android General] sumeet909:
Wow, I'm having thoughts. Since iPhone 1 data plan is a smartphone data plan....sweep is not picking you up. Stay put soldier.
[Android General] chrism.brunner:
I just bought a gt-i9100m from Canada, and it still works. As does my galaxy note, n7000.

My note is from Poland.
[Android General] dkotoric:
Anyone using a galaxy note 2 gt-n7100 on medianet

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[Android General] sumeet909:
I've been researching this topic. Haven't heard a specific case, but considering the going cost for that phone, I'd say it is a very risky investment given what has happened with SGS3, Nexus etc. If you wait a bit, you can just get AT&T version (assuming you can get subsidized) with LTE support and use a tiered data plan. Another option if I may suggest (unproven):

1) Buy UNLM smartphone sim from ebay

2) Transfer to your account (add a line)

3) Call AT&T and ask that the UNLM smartphone plan be transferred to your number

4) Cancel the line you added

5) Buy ATT GN II - enjoy throttled and unlimited data :victory:

Otherwise, GN II would just be a gamble on MediaNet.
[Android General] dkotoric:
Well its a investment i will make and dont care about lte as i wont have lte in my area before the note 3 is released

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[Android General] sumeet909:
If funds are no limitation and unlimited data is what you want, consider this and the steps I provided above: http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNLIMITED-G...251158306156?pt=SIM_Cards&hash=item3a7a339d6c

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Obviously, you can do this after AT&T flags your Note II (hopefully not)
[Android General] Endlessknight:
Just a heads up, my Galaxy Nexus got swept while I was doing some moderate tethering in the Philadelphia airport. Had the 3GB plan added to my account. Waited 'til I got home a couple days later and put my sim in a V3 called AT&T and after some minor haggling I got unlimited media net added back to my account, put the sim back in my Nexus and so far have been good (been 2 days).
[Android General] dkotoric:
Well tethering is a big no no on medianet, dont know why u bothered

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[Android General] Endlessknight:
I've tethered countless times over the past year or so with the Nexus and my previous phone ( desire HD) and never had a problem.
[Android General] sumeet909:
I still tether (almost 90%) on my 'PM-me-if-you-want-to-know' phone and haven't had any problems. I barely use that line for anything other than tethering. Infact, tethering has been very safe on MediaNet
[Android General] madquack:
I've been on a i9100 for the past year and some change and use a lot of data and haven't been flagged, knock, on wood yet. I have been tethering over a year since the only internet available to me is Verizon DSL and it's absolute garbage, I'm talking about getting like 40kbps downloads and on my i9100 I sometimes get insane speeds, oftentimes in upwards of 750kbps.

I uploaded my recent usage and a recent image of the speeds I was getting when I was downloading a Windows XP iso. The HSPA speeds I get in my area are amazing.

On a side note, my girlfriend's GNex got flagged and she said she got stuck with the 3GB plan. She was even using a ****ty dump phone before and I set her up with the non-smartphone data plan. She was on it for almost 6 months before she got flagged and she barely uses more than a GB of data monthly.

Haha, anyone got more than 14GB ?
[Android General] Elsydeon:
Almost positive it'll work for now, but as it's coming to AT&T, once they pick it up, the chances go way up that the international Note II will get hit. It's probably why some international Note N7000 owners say they got hit. This is why I hate that AT&T is picking up every single good high end Android phone AND picks up Play store Nexus phones, it starts to leave very little wiggle room.
[Android General] dkotoric:
Ya but original note n7000 just recently started getting hit, im ok with being hit after a year :)

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[Android General] sk337sk337:
LG Optimus 4X HD (P880) works on media net. :)
[Android General] jcash74:
I know this is an old thread but with at&t catching more devices can people update what is still working on media net? Anyone have a n7000 currently working on it?

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My international i9250 Gnex was flagged almost right away.
[Android General] jcash74:
My girlfriends hTc Raider (international Vivid) is still working on media net.
[Android General] chrism.brunner:
My n7000 is still working, as well as my gt-i9100m, and my desire HD from telus in Canada is also still working.
[Android General] sumeet909:
Do you know if you are on AT&T's towers, or perhaps, you are on a nationwide plan with included roaming and using a partner's towers immune to direct sweep? Have you travelled at all with n7000?
[Android General] chrism.brunner:
I'm on Att towers. No, I have not travelled. I have tried many phones that didn't work, but these still do.

The n7000 is from Poland. The i9100m is from Canada, and the desire HD is from Canada as well.

I am on the go phone $50 unlimited plan.
[Android General] jcash74:
So there is hope my n7000 will work on media net. Thanks for the reply.
[Android General] chrism.brunner:
Using mine right now........
[Android General] dkotoric:
Anyone using a n7100

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Also my gs3 i9300 from India still working but ill be selling it soon to get a n7100

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[Android General] dkotoric:
anyone have any info on the note 2 n7100 on medianet.
[Android General] lohpham1:
So no white i9100's work?
[Android General] sk337sk337:
Mine did a few months ago. Wife's black i9100 works fine.
[Android General] madquack:
White i9100's get flagged as Blackberries forcing you into the higher priced data plans. I had two different ones and they both got flagged immediately. I called and gave them an IMEI of an old ATT flip phone I had but didn't work at all. It got reflagged after ATT did their IMEI sweeps. YMMV.
[Android General] lohpham1:
Thanks for the info. What's do you guys think is a good price for an i9100 since the s3 has been out. Everything I see is about 300 and above, even used.
[Android General] jcash74:
I'd say $270-280 probably. Of course I am guessing. Keep an eye on the mp you should find a good deal there.
[Android General] chrism.brunner:
Check out craigslist. I find them for $180 to $250, all the time. Then when I am done, sell them on eBay for $320 to $360.