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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] rolo143:
I did what you say and I was able to fix it. Thanks. :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] antr34:
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[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mooney101:
Who has the cheapest data plan for the Nexus 7 with 3g? Thank you
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UberSlackr:
It would be helpful to know where you are located, as Providers are going to vary depending on location..

In the US, most Wireless Providers have done away with "Data Only" plans.

If you are in US, You can get a Data Only plan from AT&T but that will not be cheap, at $50 for 5GB.

But if you walk in the store asking for a Data Only plan they will probably say you're out of luck.

You will have to ask/tell them you need a New SIM+Plan for a Mobile Hotspot Device (MiFi Thing)

That is the only way to get a Data Only plan through AT&T.

T-mobile, depending on who you speak with instore, and how dumb they are. Will sell you a Tablet Data Plan.

But you will probably have to lie and say you have one of their tablets (Galaxy)

And I believe the Nexus 7 is going to be release buy T-mobile anyways, though it will more than likely not be unlocked. (And I personally do not buy locked devices)

There is Straight Talk, which is $45 unlimited everything (Although you won't need Voice or Text, but will have unlimited Data for cheap)

You probably going to have to go with a "PrePaid" service that runs on GSM networks.

And don't rule out Voice/Text just yet, It's still unknown whether the Nexus 7 modem will support Voice/Text or not. It could, and they ability just be locked/excluded from the framework.

I myself will be going with StraightTalk as its the cheapest for unlimited Data. A SIM w/ Voice+Text service will still work, even though Data is all that will be used.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adamhlj:
I was in the UK last week and got a data only sim card thru 3 UK for my galaxy nexus so I could get around. It was only 30 quid for 3 gb of data. And I got the card out of a vending machine at the airport, so maybe you can get something similar in the states.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] n7GU22:
I've been looking at a few 3G data plans and it seems like most of us would burn through them like nothing. Would upgrading your cellular data plan and activating (if not already have) tethering be another option? I recently got a 2gb increase + tether for an extra $10/month. I don't think the extra 6gb package was but another $10 more.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vorcers:
In Germany you can get at E-Plus 100 MB high-speed traffic for 5 Euro. 1 GB for 10 €....
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UberSlackr:
Tethering would depend on your Wireless Provider... Most Providers block Tether Apps (unless you root) But if they have a Tether ("Data Share") option, then its possible to tether the Nexus 7 to your cell phone, without your Provider penalizing you. But then why buy the 3G Model, instead of paying $50 less for the WiFi only version?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slimdizzy:
Why is anyone replying with helpful info. OP posted about as useless of a post as you could and most of you rush to be mister helpy helpy.

OP, turn your freaking TV on or go to your local shopping district and find out yourself you lazy ass.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jarrettz:
No I think useless post of week goes to you.

Anyone find a decent pay as you go plan?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iso1600:
https://buyasession.att.com/sbd/Common/ShopRatePlans.action

This or the TMO 5Gb/100min $30/month would be the cheapest options.

For me, I think i'll give the ATT plan a try since they have far more reliable coverage in rural TX.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] salamandar:
WOW! Who bit instead of sucked your **** this morning? You sir win the Gigantic Spoon award, 1st place for stirring up **** for no reason!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crazy cat:
In Germany it´s "Netzclub.com". Free 100mbit´s with HSPA+. After 100mb you´ll get a flaterate with 64 kbits
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ddlooping:
For UK readers of this thread, there is a "Free mobile broadband in exchange for 'watching' ads" service called Samba.

I've clocked up 812mb so far. :)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gulbir101:
No reason to flame the OP, if u don't have anything nice to say don't say it. Assholes. Why dont u go post useless posts somewhere else:thumbdown:? Any updates on this btw?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chismay:
im in london, im already on 3g or £15 i get

300 any network minutes

3000 txt messages

all-u-can-eat internet for 30 days:victory::victory::victory:
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pithism:
I was thinking of selling my new 32 gb for the new nexus 7 32GB 3G, but i have root on my current phone, so i plan to tether, or use my freedom pop hot spot.

I would recommend freedom pop if people have service by their home or commute to work. they offer a free 500 mb a month plan, and all you have to pay for is a hotpot, which is also fully refundable when you no longer want the service. If you want more data they offer some decent pricing plans, and its monthly fees no commitments.

I live in Boston and i get great service with the hotspot.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phonic:
That's heavily debatable. There are numerous horror stories about how it's basically impossible to get your "deposit" back from this company. In fact, I don't think anyone has ever been successful in that endeavor.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rxnelson:
I see several mentions of tether. I thought ATT could detect this now, or is that just the tether apps?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArcticFish:
If only there was a way for free 3g

Sent from my Zapped All-Starred P.A.C SGH-T989
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] naterfi:
Solavei is great for nexus 7 3G tablet

I have a nexus 7 3g tablet and i use Solavei in the dallas area.

I rooted and have texting, and havent figured out calls yet.

They use t-mobile and its been great service, and you have a chance to make money if you tell people with the social MLM if you choose to.

Data speeds average around 4-6mbs depending on where you are, coverage is pretty much full everywhere.

Alot of people think its a scam, but its a really is a cheap great service.

the website to signup is solaveis.net

$49/month for unlimited text, data, calls
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pithism:
o im surprised, every problem i have ever had has been fixed and with really good customer service. Well then i guess YMMV with freedompop then

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yea i heard of this company, this would be interesting.

Also straight talk $45 deal is interesting as well. same concept, but you can choose att or T mobile sim. i heard this works well. But the unlimited data is really only about 2 gb give or take 1 gb
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phonic:
With AT&T Straight Talk, the general consensus is that you should not use more than 2GB/month or 100MB/day, especially off of the same tower or general area. If you are traveling a lot, it seems to be less "sensitive" to overusers. While, in the past, ST had a tendency to just shut people off, nowadays they apparently throttle/warn you first.

However, with T-Mobile Straight Talk, the comments I read by a lot of people were that there are no data caps enforced. All of the issues with throttling/etc. were related to AT&T SIMS.

In the end, it comes down to a lot of factors none of us really know for sure. Some people reported going 5+GB on AT&T ST without issue, while others got a warning call as soon as they hit 2GB. It probably matters what market you are in too, and how saturated they are with MVNOs.

But yeah, it's not really Unlimited Data. It's Unlimited* Data.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pithism:
O i didn't know about the Tmobile "no caps", is that in general with the tmobile sim for ST or just with the N7 3g.

The only reason i was recommending the ATT version was because i have heard that the tmobile ST sims dont really seem to work well with the n7, or at least not as well at the ATT ones.

But i think if the ST Tmobile does in fact work wit the n7 3g people should choose if their is coverage of t mobile in their area, because doesn't t mobile have 42 mbs with their HSPA+ and ATT only has 21 mbs?

I read it from here that t mobile sim for ST dont work well with n7 3g http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2004849
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phonic:
The T-Mobile ST no-cap thing is based on the service in general, not with any particular device.

I don't recall anyone providing any information about whether TMO-ST SIMs work in the N73G at all or not. I've seen many reports that ATT-ST ones do, which isn't surprising since ATT doesn't block the IMEIs on voice plans like TMO does. In that regard, I know that no one has successfully reported any voice TMO plans working on their N73G, which sucks because I wanted that $30/month one from them.

I have ATT prepaid, $15/month for 250MB plan (I don't need that much data on mine since I can tether if necessary) and only get about 6-7Mbps down where I am. Haven't really tried too much since speedtest uses about 10mb for each test :). In the end, it's up to each individual to pick the best carrier for them, including coverage where they need it.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pithism:
No very true does depend on location, because not all places have same coverage.

I would have recommend to tmboile $30 as well, but the no voice is an "issues", but could be fixed with hacking etc, but does that mean data doesnt work either, or just sms, mms and phone for the tmobile sims?

Has ST ATT sims gotten voice to work as well as sms?

And that $15, 250 mb plan from ATT is just data correct?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phonic:
T-Mobile blocks ANY services from working on voice plan sim cards. No voice , data or SMS.

As of now, no one has gotten true carrier voice calls working on the nexus7.

Yes the $15 plan is data only.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pithism:
gotcha, well hopefully soon they can make true voice work because that would make a lot of people happy, and save a lot on data services for some.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pithism:
so now im pretty interested in selling my n7 32 and anti up to the 3g model. being able to have data with tbalets seems like a must, i read a good article explaining why.

in someone's opinion what plan is better for the N7. ST 45 unlimited or ATT data plan teirs. These seem to be the best ones and many people are using them.

I know one is data only and the other has text and phone. and i do know both are not 2 yr contracts but only prepaid monthly subscriptions so i could change at anytime, but what one offers better bang for their buck.

I would say ST because of the "Unlimited" factor. But ATT 3gb for 30 isnt a bad deal either, because ST 45 plan has been claimed to have different caps for data depending on location and actually provider chosen. But hopefully soon texts and phone will work natively with the N7 which can only work with a real phone plan.

Any one have any opinions?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phonic:
First off, as of right now carrier voice calling is not possible. Only time will tell if it is ever possible, but so far no one has been able to get it working. So let's throw that variable right out the window from a comparison stand point.

SMS does work on the N73G, however you will need to install a better stock or after-market messaging app. It's trivial to do this, and will provide full send/receive SMS functionality. As far as I know, MMS does NOT currently work. Again, whether or not this changes is something we don't know right now. But if SMS is important to you, then that is something to consider.

Data works of course. Unless you are trying to use a T-Mobile plan that is designed for voice devices. But let's ignore T-Mobile and look solely at the two you want to compare - AT&T vs Straight Talk AT&T.

For the latter, Straight Talk AT&T BYOD, there is only one option: $45/month for ~2GB/Data/Month or 100MB/Data/Day plus unlimited SMS. Can you exceed those limits? Maybe. If you get 'caught', you will likely receive a warning or throttled speeds. Worst case, your SIM is killed and you lose your remaining funds for the month and need to get a new one.

With AT&T PrePaid, you have a few options:

DataConnect Month Pass 250MB	$14.99

DataConnect Month Pass 3GB	$30.00

DataConnect Month Pass 5GB	$50.00

Depending on how much data you need in a month, you could spend between $15-$50+. If you needed 10GB, you could buy two 5GB/$50 plans. If you only need light data for email/etc., 250MB/$15 could suffice - and is one of the cheapest prepaid data plans out there.

But, from a comparison standpoint, the AT&T plans are better than ST. Since you lose out on the voice calling ability, you're paying $15 more per month (compared to the ATT $30 plan) for 1GB LESS data. Granted you get SMS on ST and not with AT&T (on those plans), but is it worth that much to you?

However, if you have an AT&T post-paid plan already, you can usually add the tablet as a "shared data" device for only $10/month. This doesn't work with all plans, and you can NOT use a grandfathered "unlimited" plan to share, but it might be the best of both worlds option for many people who qualify.

From my perspective, while I love ST for a phone (and use that $45 plan on my SGS3 right now!), I don't see it being a viable option for long-term N73G use.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BInspirinG:
Thank you very much for the breakdown! This has just answered a lot of my questions!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leafsacc:
Hi,

I was wondering why don't we just put in our voice sim card that has a data plan on it into the Nexus 7?

I heard that this method is blocked on T-Mobile but can anyone confirm that it may work on other carriers?

My carrier is Rogers and this method works on the original iPad 1 w/Data. My friend just pops in his sim card from from his iPhone 4 into his iPad 1. He is on Bell.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phonic:
AFAIK, T-Mobile (US) is the only carrier actively blocking the IMEIs of Nexus7 devices. This has nothing to do with a device limitation, it is 100% a willful (and stupid IMHO) decision by the carrier. Odds are, as long as you setup the APN info correctly, data should work.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ALATAM:
Unfortunately, I threw my AT&T "unlimited" data SIM into my n73g and it was a no-go. AT&T also appears to be blocking based on IMEI type.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phonic:
Noooooooo! Bastards.

I'm still on the $15/250mb pre-paid plan since I rarely need 3G and can use Wi-Fi 98% of the time. But I'm pissed that all of these carriers are playing games and blocking the N7 for no valid reason.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pithism:
hey, did AT@T charge you a activation fee for the data connect plans? I had to pay 36 bucks for the service. seems crazy to pay that for a pre paid monthly plan.

I also didn't know T mobile offered data plans at really reasonable prices, and at least online they dont require a activation fee for prepaid services.

If AT@T didn't require any one else to pay the activation fee im going to call and request that be taken away, or cancel and switch to t mobile.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phonic:
Activation fee???? Hell no.

Are you sure you didn't sign-up for the post-paid plan?

I used the included SIM, started up the tablet, went through the onscreen AT&T service sign-up sheet, and paid $15 for 250MB/30Days of service. No fees.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pithism:
I didn't get one in the box, i ordered from mac mall, and it did not include the sim. I got the data connect monthly plan. is that the same as the one as you? or is yours something else? So if i did order something else i can tell AT@T the plan i actually want and not get ripped off like it seems im getting.

Also if i went to tmobile, would i be able to sends texts? I currently can send texts on temasek's UNOFFICIAL CM10.1 BUILD using the AT@T sim.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phonic:
You should have received one in the box, including a little AT&T starter package with information. The fact that you didn't would give me cause for concern. AFAIK, all the US Nexus7's come preloaded (per se) with AT&T.

However, that notwithstanding, you just mentioned something that I think answers your question. The PREPAID data connect plans do NOT support texting. But the POSTPAID ones do. Since you say texting is working, and you paid an activation fee (which I imagine postpaid accounts have but prepaid ones do not), I'm fairly confident that you picked (or got assigned) the wrong plan.

Do you already have AT&T phone service? Did you signup the SIM by itself or did you link it to your existing voice plan for their $10/month "share plan"?

I'm not sure if SMS will work on T-Mobile. They will NOT let you use a voice plan on a Nexus7, so it will only work if you can add texting to a data-only plan. AT&T doesn't seem to care.

As far as I can tell, outside of the "share plan", there is little benefit to going postpaid over prepaid for data. SMS is one advantage, but unless you have (or can even get) a texting plan, you're probably paying per text at some crazy rate. Also, with postpaid, if you exceed the data allotment, they auto renew you immediately for the same plan. In other words, if you have the $15/250MB plan and use 250MB in 5 days, they will renew you on the 6th. day. While this might be convenient for some, it could result in some pretty large bills at the end of the month. The prepaid plan has auto-renew, if you enable it, but it will only do so automatically at the end of the billing cycle. If you use all your data, you just stop getting more.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pithism:
Thanks,

I emailed Mac Mall customer service earlier with my complaint. Hoping to hear back from them soon. The box it shipped in was about to break, and was basically open, so i wouldn't be surprised if it slipped out while in transit somehow. Yea nothing in the sim slot, and not even a envelope or anything. Just in the box itself with the tablet was a sim card eject tool and the other standard accessories.

No I do not have AT@T i have sprint. Im signed up for just the Sim it seems. I got assigned the plan basically. I told them what I wanted (data connect plan), and they just gave me this plan. I looked online and the plan is called a data connect plan, Thats where the link in the google play stores sends you to. So i do have a data connect plan, but it seems its a general one for tablets, and not a prepaid one for the nexus 7. The plan I got consists of a number and everything, which makes sense as to why its probably post paid. From reading about the Data connect plans, they shouldn't be "real" plans, so to speak, like a "normal" cell phone bills. Mine looks and acts like one.

I think the only benefit is that i dont get $36 "stolen" from me if i went with a pre paid plan.

And SMS isnt actually important because i synced google voice with my sprint number and use that to text for free. Im just asking about texting and calling, from previous post, to see if its possible in the future if, and hopefully when, the nexus 7 supports "True" calling and not wifi/data internet calling.

And hope you dont mind me asking, but you must be on the prepaid plan then from AT@T then, like most people with the nexus 7 have?

I think after this, if i can change to a prepaid plan for a normal amount of money ill stick to AT@T, but if not ill go to T mobile, where i hope i wont get ripped off again, and have a bit more variety of data plans. And AT@T doesn't seem to care about texting on a data plan because a text cost 20 cents a message!

I do have 3 days, (now 2) to cancel the plan at anytime with out getting charged for my activation fee. Hopefully it works out tomorrow, and i cant get on a "normal" plan for my nexus 7.

Thanks for all the help

Update

Hi with your help i just realized what plan i actually have. I got assigned the post paid AT@T Data connect plan, Not the pre paid data connect pass. The guy must have been confused because all i said was Data connect. He assumed i wanted the AT@T Data connect plan, not the Data Connect Pass.

Thanks, now ill be able to advocate better for my self as to what plan i actually want with your help.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pithism:
UGHHHH that was miserable. took 20 minutes, 5 people, and no one was able to just cancel my post paid plan and sign me up for a pre paid. I have to go to the store to re activate a new sim card. thankfully i wont pay a cent, or suppose to. I think im going to just go with t mobile. At least their plans, both pre and post paid plans, dont have the exact same friggin name. that was way to complicated for some reason.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phonic:
Well, glad to see you got it resolved finally.

As I mentioned before, based on your comments I was almost positive that you were on the postpaid version, which turned out to be the case.

I'm kind of surprised that they still make you pay an activation fee for the postpaid plan. I can, sort of, understand it for phones, but that makes no sense for tablet plans. Especially since the prepaid plan, which is almost identical and is the same price, doesn't.

To clarify, all data SIM plans will still give you a phone number (post or prepaid). That's just how it works.

And to answer your question, yes, I'm on the prepaid AT&T plan. I only did the $15/250MB one because I'm almost always on wifi and don't use too much 3G data. I mainly got it for the occasional time I need to get online when I'm out on the road, for constant email access and for security reasons (ie: Cerberus should always be connected).
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pithism:
No thanks for all your help, i was able to tell them what plan i actually had thanks to you. They had no clue for about 10 minutes that i was on a post paid plan. If i didnt know that info, it would have taken a hour plus to fix the problem.

Yea i have never owned a true sim card, only lte sims for sprint and Verizon, so thats good to know for the future.

Ill try out the Tmobile, their a bunch of stores near wear i live, and not to many AT@T surprisingly, so ill try them, see how their signal is at my work and home, and if there no good, ill try AT@T, because i know they have a decent signal.

The tmobile has a neat 1.5 gb and 3.5 gb plans im interested in. And i guess if you auto refill the price gets cut down a little bit by a buck or two. And i also think im sick of dealing with AT@T people for a little while, my buddy works at tmobile so it will be easier to explain if he doesnt understand i want pre paid and not post paid.

thanks once again.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phonic:
NP, glad to help.

Just remember that, no matter what a TMO rep might tell you, you can NOT use any voice plans on the Nexus7. This isn't a device limitation, though voice calling doesn't work, it's a TMO restriction. Many people tried using the very nice $30/month unlimited data/sms (plus 100mins talk) prepaid plan, but found out that it wouldn't work. For whatever reason, TMO is blocking the IMEI of N7 tablets on any plan that is designed for phones.

As long as you get a data-only plan, you should be good to go.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pithism:
yea i did hear that, that sucks, but i can see why, it would cost them a decent chunk of money most likely.

Yea ill be fine with the data only. I can use groove ip and apps like that for calling if necessary, and i was using Google voice to text for free on my nexus 7 wifi model. Sprint allows you to use your sprint number with Google voice. Its pretty sweet. so both numbers (sprint and Google voice) are paired.

And its not worth getting a data voice and text plan yet because the device cant make calls yet (hopefully some day soon).