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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] plmiller0905:
So far that seemed to works...thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] killabee44:
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I'm in the exact same situation. In South Florida with Sprint. I have a year left on my contract. I hardly use any minutes and hardly any data because of wifi. Speeds really suck like you said. I'm only waiting to see what Google announces at the end of June as far as what devices are gonna be in the play store.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] plmiller0905:
When did they say they were going to announce what phones are going to be available in the play store. I did not even know anything about it. I mean I know they 5 Nexus devices/phones. But I didn't know that they were going to announce them in June.

I have sprint and the galaxy nexus and I love it. I have it with straight talk and I have not had any issues with it whatsoever. Data speeds are lot faster than they were with sprint. I have 5 lines with sprint right now however if I like what I see this month with straight talk, I am going to cancel all my lines with sprint and move them all to straight talk.

I'll be saving about $65 a month $780 a year
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 1cewolf:
That's encouraging. Hopefully, I'll never go over my limit, but if I do, I could live with EDGE.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Wouldn't hold my breath for specific announcements at Google I/O as far as the next Nexus. Surely we'll get some more info on Jellybean and a few other things, but I doubt they'd come out and say what the partners will be or what devices we're looking at.

We don't know that they will, and as I said above I'd be extremely surprised if we actually got any good info. They won't be sold until November/December, so I wouldn't count on good info at Google I/O a good 4-5 months before their release.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] darkfire2024:
Rumor has it that a 7" asus nexus tablet for $199 will start shipping late June. I'm hoping for a 10" so I can have as much fun flashing roms on my phone as well on the tablet. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] killabee44:
You are right, nothing is for sure. A lot of people, including myself, think something will be announced. But now I'm leaning towards buying a Galaxy Nexus now because whatever is announced won't be released till xmas. I could be saving money without Sprint milking me every month.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ricolando:
Great to hear some people from South Florida have made the switch successfully. Definitely can't wait to get my phone this week.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tracerit:
will i need an "activation code" for the SIM from the crappy Tmo phone?

I have a GNex and will be using it with the Tmo $30/mo 100min/5GB plan. I'd prefer to get the SIM online for $2 from Tmobile.com but I don't want ot wait a week.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
The package at Walmart has a phone+SIM+activation code. How else would you start the service? :p

Well either wait a week or pay the ~$30 for a burner phone from Walmart.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tracerit:
i'm seeing on Walmart, they have a $17 burner phone, hopefully it's available in store.

Also, i'm considering ST as well. Do they only sell the SIM card online?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Think so. You can get refill cards at Walmart but idk about the SIMs.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rock7632:
Thanks man. 1 question before I get it. When you got it, was it unactivated? Meaning, did you have to activate it after you received it?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Of course you activate it on your own. If it was pre-activated, it'd have another number and account credentials tied to it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rock7632:
Cool. Thanks once again
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tracerit:
how is that ebay SIM different from the one that TMobile.com sells for $1.99?

I just went to Walmart, they don't carry Straight Talk SIMs in store, only the phones. I ended upg etting the Nokia 1616 Prepaid phone for $20. Going to pick up the $30 100min/5GB plan from Walmart.com in a bit.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rock7632:
Its the same
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adamhlj:
So my friend just sent me a picture to my google voice number. And I received it!!! It was through my email, and not to my google voice number per se, but it still sent! and I could see her picture AND video she sent me!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DOHCtor:
Yea, same thing happened to me. I'm able to receive MMS through my email when people send it to my Google Voice number, but I can't send any MMS back. I don't use MMS anyways and most of my friends have smartphones, so I just email them pictures or link them to videos I uploaded to YouTube.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Is she on Sprint? That'd explain it. MMS doesn't work coming from any other carrier currently.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] killabee44:
I thought that on GV, picture mail was working to and from all carriers? Isn't that what Google announced a while back?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Google's announced nothing of the sort. The only announcements regarding GV and MMS are that Sprint customers can send/receive even if they have integrated GV. And Sprint GV users sending MMS to other GV users get forwarded to email.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tracerit:
that announcement was so long ago haha. hopefully google hasn't forgotten about eveyrone else.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] scoobdude:
Here is a thread on howardforums with a 5% off code for callingmart. Another site that gives 5% off without a code is keepcalling.com. I have not used that one though.

http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...ff-T-Mobile-refills-NOW-through-June-5th-2012
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Just go to http://www.retailmenot.com/view/callingmart.com and you'll get the most recent coupons. CallingMart regularly promotes its current codes on twitter/facebook as well.

KeepCalling offers 5% off all the time, but doesn't serve the same number of MNVO options or refill amount options.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] killabee44:
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True lol... So, to the guys using Google voice as their main number, are you guys not getting picture messages?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DOHCtor:
Over 90% of the people I keep in touch with no longer uses MMS to share photos, so it doesn't bother me. I would still receive MMS via email for the few that would still send them to me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] housry23:
I have been reading this thread for some time now. It is very informative and got me thinking about this all the time. Why should I pay Verizon $105 a month for 450 min, unlimited text and 4GB of data(if I wouldn't have got in during the double data promo it would only be 2) when I can pay Straight Talk $45 a month for unlimited everything, or better yet $30 a month to T-Mobile for 100 min, unlimt text and unlimited data(5GB UP TO 4G speeds). I rarely use 100 minutes of talk. Most of my conversations are through text message. If that were to change, I could always just switch plans and/or providers with no contract ETF's.

So, last night I bought a brand new, in the box, unlocked GSM Galaxy Nexus on Ebay. I will terminate my contract with Verizon and port my # to Google Voice. I will pay the ETF on Verizon and sell my CDMA Galaxy Nexus and my VZW iPhone 4S to make up the difference. I also have a Sprint GS2 I can sell as well.

I have a few questions to ask here before I take the plunge. I want to make the best decision for me and I know that AT&T has the best coverage here where I live, but T-Mobiles isn't terrible. That being said, if I go with Straight Talk, does it use both AT&T and T-Mobile and switch between the two depending on your location with their SIM card? Or, do you choose which provider depending on the coverage in your area? I could not find an exact answer to this anywhere. From what I have read, I think that it is one or the other. If that is the case then the $30 T-mobile plan is going to be best for me. I am very interested to know exactly how this works though and if by some chance their SIM is able to use either of the carriers bands at any given time, I would happily pay and extra $15 for better coverage.

Thanks again for this very informative thread. I would hope that more and more people will read this and understand that the money you save on the phone up front is actually costing you more in the long run because you sign a 2 yr contract and are paying double what you should pay. I did some figuring and over a 2 yr period I would around $1400 in a 2 year period, including the costs of the phone. Now, of course this depends on how much you spend on the phone. I figured this on the $400 GNex being offered in the Play Store.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jeppoo:
I recently switched from sprint and chose the ATT sim. I found that here in Los Angeles ATT service was horrible at my apartment and by my work, but in other parts of the city I had full coverage. My dropped signal rate was around 16% in any given day, so I decided to try out the T-mobile sim to see if it was any better. After swapping sims the service was like night and day, I now have full bars at home and at work, so I am pretty sure that it does not swap towers based on my experience. If you are unsure of which service you should get you always have the option of purchasing both sims and trying them both out in your area. I also want to warn you that it took a full 24 hours to port my number from sprint, and I found out afterwards that you cannot send MMS with GV....I wish I did the research first, but if you are planning on trying out different providers it is still the best option IMO.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] housry23:
Thanks for your reply. I was pretty sure that's how it worked. As far as MMS, I rarely use it and there are workarounds for that. There are many free apps in the market that will send MMS through your data service. The only problem is, you will have another #. Your phone will still be your number, but for MMS you would use the # the app gives you. Also, smartphones have email capabilities, so you can always send pics through email. Yeah, porting a # is always a pain. I think I can live a day without service. I am really leaning towards the T-Mobile $30 plan, but I like your idea of signing up with Straight Talk and try out both SIM's. It would end up costing me a little more $, but I would know for sure if T-Mobile has the Pre-Paid coverage I can count on here. I know AT&T does, but this would also allow me to test each on it's data coverage as well. Thanks again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lafester:
A t mobile sim is only 1.99 so your best bet is to try the $30 service for a month and see how it goes. then you can switch to ST if you want later. ST sims are $15 so I would only go that route if t mobile doesn't work for you.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] housry23:
Ok. Thanks. I'll take your advice. $1.99 is much cheaper lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] darkfire2024:
We converted (enlightened) another one to our ranks. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] plmiller0905:
Hey little off topic...but have anybody tried ST on the Note? I'm thinking about trading my GN for one..but not 100% sure yet. I just wanted to give the note a try.

But with this Galaxy Nexus, for once, I can honestly say that this Unlocked Galaxy Nexus is the best phone I've ever had and so is ST thus far :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nnoble83:
I have recently done the switch with att sraight talk and love it. One problem im having is with my text messages. I can only send and recieve texts randomly regardless if its google voice or stock app i have tried a few different apn settings. My wife is on the same plan with a galaxy s2 ported the same time and same settings but she has no issues, any thoughts on this
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xdp:
Just ordered the Nexus and going to order my ST AT&T SIM soon. Still confused about coverage. Before I was looking at AT&T's data coverage map, but is that not accurate for ST? I can look at the GoPhone coverage map but that doesn't differentiate between voice and data. How can I know what HSPA+ data coverage I'll be receiving?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
No one sends me MMS really. And I don't have any friends on Sprint.

You choose which provider you want at the time of buying the SIM. Straight Talk will not switch between AT&T and T-Mobile for HSPA+ service (some do speculate that you get 2G voice roaming). You get what you choose at the time of order, so make your choice carefully. I'd default to AT&T unless you know you live in a great T-Mobile locale.

The $30 T-Mobile plan is really a great deal, but isn't for everyone. The 100 minutes is a sticking point of course (with or without VOIP). The $45 Straight Talk plan really is a good deal when compared to the $60 T-Mobile plan if you need more minutes and can stay under 2GB of data, of course. I'd say if you don't want to deal with the "minute anxiety" of the 100 min plan, and think AT&T can give you better service, then ST is a good option.

Shouldn't be any different than using the Galaxy Nexus on ST.

If it won't send out over Google Voice or normal Messaging app, then you have an issue... have you swapped SIMs with your wife and tried that? And how about sending GV messages from your PC or on WiFi on your phone?

http://www.straighttalk.com/Coverage

Believe that should be your Voice map on the left and data map on the right. The AT&T GoPhone should be a similar map but I can't guarantee it's the same. You could try looking at another AT&T MVNO and see if they have a better data map. They should be similar.

Overall I wouldn't look to a coverage map as a bible for where you will and won't get service. There are so many factors that play into your actual signal that if you're on the edge of a "covered" area I wouldn't count on it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Archpope:
I have gone through with this plan and will cancel my AT&T contract after 10 years on Friday.

There is one thing I'm trying to do that I haven't figured out and I didn't see it mentioned anywhere. For text messaging, is there a way to use something other than GV's rather anemic messaging app AND have it use GV to send the text? That is, if I use the default messaging app, the recipient sees that my msg came from the carrier # rather than the GV #, even if I set GV to use default msg app. I'd be willing to use something like Handcent if I could set it up to only use my GV number. Is this possible, or am I stuck with GV messaging?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Good to hear. Glad we could help you out. Which plan did you end up choosing?

I'm surprised you think the Google Voice app isn't good. I rather enjoy it. It isn't perfect, but neither is the stock Messaging app. I think its worth while considering the pluses of Google Voice. It has definitely improved over the last few months with some of the UI-based updates. I also end up just using voice.google.com for most of my texting nowadays since switching to GV full time.

That aside, there aren't too many options other than just using Google Voice app. In the GV App, you can have it forward text messages to your Messaging app, but what this does is give you another randomly assigned # to each contact (which you then have to add to their contact card), which you then use to text them from the Messaging app. If you do this, they'll see the SMS come from your GV #, not your carrier #. Honestly imo it's more trouble than it's worth. I've learned to just use the Google Voice app and be happy with it.

You could try something like Google Voice Full Integration. I've seen a few people in the prepaid threads talking about it, with mixed reviews. At $4.99 it's a little steep for just a Messaging integration app, but you could always give it a try and see if it does what you want. It also requires root.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Archpope:
I tried the $30/mo. T-mo plan first, but I got absolutely zero reception where I live and work, so that was no good. I got the $45 ST plan with an AT&T SIM, and it's working as well as AT&T did. If I move, I might try the T-Mo plan again since, well, I can change plans with impunity now.

I don't consider $5 a lot of money for any app, especially if it does what I want it to. I already bought the Tasker integration, and that did what it says on the tin. Beyond that, you make some cogent points about the stock GV app. I think I'll try using it for a while longer before I do anything hasty.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Well that's the good thing, you're able to change as your needs change.

It seems like ST is a good option for most people simply because they're used to having a wider coverage area, and need more than 100 minutes (or don't want to deal with VOIP bull**** issues). I'm personally on the $30 plan and very happy.

I'd definitely recommend just sticking with GV app for a bit and see what you think after a while. And if you need to, you can go with an app like I linked. $5 is worth it if it really works well and you plan on rooting. I just don't like relying on 3rd party solutions when I find the 1st party solution is above acceptable (different people have different standards for what's acceptable though, of course).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BrianDigital:
You could have Google voice forward your sms to your carrier number. when it comes in, it will look like it was sent by another number, nice enough Google will put the contact name in front if the message. If you only really have the same set if People your communicate with regularly it's but that bad,

A few things the number Google sends the txt message from fire that contact stats for that contact, i now use the gv app, but when i did this i just saved the extra number add another phone number fire that contact. Also to get it going you well need to send the first text from within Google voice to have them reply and Google to forward it.

It's a little odd for a set up, and that's why i use the gv app now, plus the benefit if it going out over a wifi connection, also if you have a tablet your can use that just to send/read SMS
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DOHCtor:
Good post
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 27sean:
I am not too tech savy, but finally decided to upgrade to a smart phone and found this thread. I can't believe it, but I read the entire thread, very imformative.

I am sold, but might have a problem. I am currently using Verizon with a basic phone with qwerty keyboard on a basic plan. No EFT, I am passed my 2 years. After reading the thread I was all set to get a Galaxy Nexus from google and use ST on AT&T.

I am moving to the West Knoxville, TN area (Farragut/Lenoir City) and from talking to family, they all say don't bother with any service provider but Verizon because AT&T/TM have terrible coverage here with lots of dropped calls/dead spots etc......

If this is really true, it doesn't look like I will have many options.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
When in doubt, you can always try it for a month without canceling your current service, and go from there.

I tend to take to heart when several friends/family in the area tell you what they use and why. Certain parts of the country are just better for specific carriers.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] El Niche:
New owner of a very nice Gnex, read this thread before changing to the tmobile 30$ plan. So far so good. Had to pay a 70ETF but will save so much more, ATT wanted to charge me +85$ monthly so in the long run it so much better

Porting was easy, the only hicuup was that I asked for the 30$plan w unlimited txt and web. The tmobile representative put me in another crappy 30$plan. Chat representative said i was outta luck, called and spoke to someone who changed it. Happy so far.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
That's good. Welcome.

Yeah you gotta be careful. The $30 5GB plan is

online only

, and if you're trying to do it with a chat or call with a CS rep, they'll likely fumble and put you on the other $30 plan. Glad they changed it for you though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ficklecycler:
I had the same thing happen to me. I asked clearly for the $30 unlimited plan at activation, and they plopped me in the $50/mo plan without even mentioning that its a Walmart exclusive offer. I had to jump through hoops to get that fixed.

If anyone is about to try activating soon (and I'm sure they are!) try this...

CALL them to activate, get your number and all that...when the process comes to the part where you would pick your plan, say that you're still undecided and ask if you can pick your plan and pay from the Tmobile site. They'll probably say sure. Then go buy your Tmobile plan refill (I got mine with email delivery from the wallymart site). If you activate the walmart refill, it SHOULD update your plan on the official Tmobile site to the correct plan from the get go.

Be a kind and courteous customer and you should have a much smoother experience with CS.

However you go about it, don't let them activate the WRONG plan with the intention of changing it after. I now know from experience.

All that said and done though, I got my $30 Tmobile plan in place (6+ customer service calls) and I couldn't be happier. Still feeling out how broad the coverage is here (downtown sf) but haven't had any problems so far.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] notRodney:
To avoid stupid t-mo CS reps, wouldn't it be easier to just buy a $30 pre-paid card and activate it yourself online?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jbeez:
Normal T-Mobile service has a cellular signal repeater they can send if you're in a bad spot, may be worth a shot. I can't think of the name of it off the top of my head. Its a 2 piece deal, one side gets the signal from outside by sitting near a window and then repeats it wirelessly to the other part that broadcasts it to the handsets. There's several solutions available if you really have poor signal in your home
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xdp:
Android vs. non-Android? What does that have to do with coverage? Doesn't make a lot of sense. It seems like most people say the main coverage difference between pre- and post-paid is losing roaming. If that's the ONLY difference I probably wouldn't have a problem with it. What I'm trying to determine is if I'll get the "4G" coverage that AT&T's maps show (since I doubt any of that is roaming due to frequency differences).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] scoobdude:
In theory, yes. But some of us have gotten bad activation codes...so a call is the only way. Once activated you can check you account online before you add any minutes though. In theory, this should keep you as a "new" customer in case the plan is fudged.

also for t-mobile peeps, I found this list of free short codes on t-mobiles site

SHORT CODES

In addition i just wanted to reiterate a few things about using GV.

1) GV does not support MMS

2) with prepaid GV will ring 5 times regardless of when you end it on the phone

3) before setting up GV, you will need to turn off VM on Tmobile (i had to anyway)

4) When setting up GV you will not need to set GV as your VM provider if step 3 was followed

Hope that helps.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Doesn't matter how you choose to reload. You can activate online and not even load up the plan yet. It doesn't have to be done at the same time.

Nvm, see post below.

The only difference IS just no roaming, but there may be some specific markets where Straight Talk doesn't necessarily have the

exact

same service as the AT&T map. Seriously YMMV, just try it out. I wouldn't expect it to be drastically different than the AT&T-proper map.