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[Nexus 4 General] myturbo1:
Spoke to soon . stick on edge now :( .06mbs down
[Nexus 4 General] Vanhoud:
Can anyone confirm that Tmobile is actually charging data from Google Music All Access ? For the last month my data usage doesnt reflect the over 10GB of music I have streamed from this service.

Please refer to this post for more information on this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2358982
[Nexus 4 General] jakejm79:
Is unconditional call forwarding supported (I know conditional call forwarding isn't) on this plan. Would like to forward all calls to GV# then back to the phone via VoIP.
[Nexus 4 General] Telemachus13:
If it is it will cost you two minutes per minute, so you'd be better off just answering the phone normally. If you want to receive calls to your T-Mobile number you have to pay T-Mobile. There is no way around it.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Nexus 4 General] Sumanji:
Hey,

Hoping to jump on this plan when I get my SIM (hopefully tomorrow!) - without having to dig through 233 pages, could anyone kindly summarise the key points and latest findings on the plan please?

Cheers,

Su
[Nexus 4 General] rebj2007:
Just called t-mobile and told them to change my 70$ prepaid plan to 30$ plan with 100mins of calls and it's already processing. I just need to wait around 24hrs

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[Nexus 4 General] gagdude:
They actually did that for you? Apparently the plan is only available for new accounts.

Surprised
[Nexus 4 General] rebj2007:
I'm in 70$ plan in just 2 months. Just called them and told me that it's only available online and walmart stores and i ask if they can help me and they did it.

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[Nexus 4 General] New Optimus:
new sim activations, is what I heard. I could take a new sim and activate it on the $30 plan and have it added to my account, but I too never heard of them changing your current plan to the $30 5gb data plan.

Now they do have a $30 1500 minute 50mb plan, maybe that is what they put him on?
[Nexus 4 General] rebj2007:
I asked for the 30$ with 100mins of call and 5gb of 4g.

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[Nexus 4 General] rebj2007:
Print screen. Changed my 70$ to 30$ prepaid plan. :)

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[Nexus 4 General] mpdt:
I was on a $60 unlimited everything, no contract plan, and I was able to call and be switched over to the $30 plan quick easily.
[Nexus 4 General] Product F(RED):
You got lucky. They usually tell you it's a Web exclusive for new accounts.

Sent from my Galaxy Note 2
[Nexus 4 General] myturbo1:
If you refill before your service ends, does it start then, or when my service expires ?
[Nexus 4 General] thref23:
when your service expires provided you still have the $30 in your account when that happens
[Nexus 4 General] trsix:
hope

Hope this plan is around when the nexus 5 comes out.
[Nexus 4 General] biscuitownz:
This plan has been out for at least 2 years lol, I'm sure it will stay
[Nexus 4 General] rebj2007:
If someone calls me will my calls get deducted?

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[Nexus 4 General] ghostrid3r:
Yes.
[Nexus 4 General] rebj2007:
Can i do something so that it won't get deducted?

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Can i use SIP?

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[Nexus 4 General] manofsteel1:
with these speeds i may need to get the full unlimited $70 plan!
[Nexus 4 General] baiju2012:
Yes and Yes. There are many solutions. To start with free VoIP calling try Vonage Mobile. It has free calling to USA/Canada up to 3000 minutes. Then, you can use Google Voice with GrooVe IP or Spare Phone apps (other apps too) to call and receive calls unlimited to USA/Canada. GV can be used with SIP clients like CSipSimple and setting up your own PIAF server or using something similar to pbxes.org. If you need less hassle and can spend $3 a month, get Skype for unlimited calling and receiving calls in USA/Canada. If you search the Nexus 4 threads you will find all the solutions and more for VoIP calling to avoid cellular minutes being deducted from this plan. I have T-Mobile as my main number and use mostly to receive calls. But use Skype to call everybody. On Skype call the person called sees my T-Mobile number. Most months my 100 minutes are not used. :)

Nexus IV
[Nexus 4 General] rebj2007:
Do i need to get different gv number?

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[Nexus 4 General] baiju2012:
Yes or you can port any other number. As I said earlier, there are many choices. Research through the threads and you will find the best option for situation.

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[Nexus 4 General] rebj2007:
Can you just help me? I'm tried it then i don't know what do to. Can receive or make calls using my t-mo number?

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[Nexus 4 General] ghostlobster:
Here:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=How+to+set+up+SIP+calling+on+android
[Nexus 4 General] baiju2012:
I have sent you a PM.

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[Nexus 4 General] Vanhoud:
Any here able to test this?
[Nexus 4 General] andy o:
It seems to be true. Don't ruin it for us by complaining, just come back to the $30 plan!
[Nexus 4 General] Vanhoud:
Lol just wanted confirmation :D
[Nexus 4 General] andy o:
I only did a couple of quick tests though a few songs which I'd never even listened before. The app was even set to high quality streaming. The counter didn't even go up a MB.

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Actually never mind, just tested it again and it does eat up my data. Have you tried it recently? I did when I read your post a few days ago but forgot to reply. Might have been a temporary glitch.
[Nexus 4 General] BrianDigital:
I had too myself was hitting five gbs after two weeks since lte went live, and throttled brought back nightmares of sprint lol

I read here that by being in the California pta nets you 14% off your bill. The guy who posted it lives in PA, just awaiting my membership to come in to apply
[Nexus 4 General] noodles2224:
I'm sorry but don't know where to post.. I want to cancel 2 of my lines, I'm aware of the cancelation fee but what I would like to know if there's any way to set those fees as any kind of payment plan

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] Product F(RED):
What?

Sent from my Galaxy Note 2
[Nexus 4 General] michaelg1030:
Huh?

Its a prepaid plan, you can cancel whenever you want with zero fees. Sounds like you posted in the wrong section.

I know if you are under contract with Verizon and you cancel you can get the ETF put in to a payment plan. I'm sure other carries do the same. Maybe this is what you are referring to.
[Nexus 4 General] Vanhoud:
Just tested it again.... Doesn't go up at all
[Nexus 4 General] noodles2224:
That is what I was referring to.. Closes thread to what I wanted. So I didn't make another thread.. Thanks. Just wanted to clarify if anyone knew for T-Mobile though..

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 General] Product F(RED):
Go on chat and ask them. They're not going to terminate your account just for asking.

Sent from my Galaxy Note 2
[Nexus 4 General] TangoXray:
I searched the Skype website for more info without too much luck.

To get your tmo number to show when making a Skype call is there anything in particular you need to do? Or simply sign up for the $2.99 subscription and your tmo number is the Skype number by default? Thanks.
[Nexus 4 General] nh777:
Why deal with fees when the Vonage mobile app does the same thing for free? It's especially useful if your gvoice number is different from your cell like mine.
[Nexus 4 General] TangoXray:
Isn't it free only to users with the app also installed?

In other words, both parties need to use the app for true free calling. Right now free calls to any number in the U. S. is for a limited time. At least that's my best understanding. Not sure how long it's been the case.
[Nexus 4 General] baiju2012:
Yes, you have to register your T-Mobile number as the caller id. Once registered, it may take up to 24 hours to effect that change. Once you login into the Skype account and have signed up for the $2.99 subscription, click on caller id and follow the instructions to do the setup. Let me know how it goes.

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Yes, Vonage Mobile app is free and also calls to USA/Canada free up to 3000 minutes. The call quality may be the same on Wi-Fi connections between Vonage and Skype apps. But, on cellular connection, Skype is like an actual phone call, where Vonage is still not up to par. Vonage app is improving in that area, but Skype app is still better in my opinion. You have both the options. Choose which works best for you.

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[Nexus 4 General] nh777:
?

The Vonage app is free, the minutes are free, the outgoing caller ID feature is free. Not sure what you're asking.
[Nexus 4 General] thref23:
I have read this too - does this discount work for pre-paid service or did you switch over to the $70 post-paid plan?
[Nexus 4 General] TangoXray:
Questions been answered...
[Nexus 4 General] michaelg1030:
I think what he is asking is, isn't Vonage service for your cell phone only free if you pay for the home service.
[Nexus 4 General] plee3:
It is still free even not having the Vonage home service. I use it all the time without the Vonage home service. It works well when you have a good Wifi connection.

Hope this helps... plee3
[Nexus 4 General] EvoRocker:
What card do I need to buy when refilling this $30 service? My brother is on it and is nearing the end of his first month, I'm on VZW personally so this is new to me.
[Nexus 4 General] SalasPappi:
Can someone help me. I'm on the T-Mobile $30 prepaid plan and I can't send any pictures through text. So I have to do something to get it?
[Nexus 4 General] New Optimus:
t mobile sells a $30 card, that is all thats needed but he can buy any amount he wants, it will just sit in the account until needed.

If you can find a deal on a $50-$100 card it helps in the long run. when its time for renewal they only take $30 from the account.
[Nexus 4 General] thref23:
That's probably an APN issue

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2240233
[Nexus 4 General] Nicraz:
What about incoming calls? I assume they still go to your regular T-Mobile #?
[Nexus 4 General] baiju2012:
Yes. That is where you manage your minutes.

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[Nexus 4 General] Sumanji:
So this is weird - I'm pretty sure that T-Mo is counting my received calls minutes towards my allowance!!

Yesterday I had used 28/100 mins... all I have done today is receive a ~20 minute call from my sister, and it has gone to 53/100.

WTF??! :eek:
[Nexus 4 General] andy o:
That sounds about right. Did you think incoming calls didn't count, or are you using a VoIP solution?
[Nexus 4 General] baiju2012:
I think you can check the details of the calls at T-Mobile website. In this case, I would have asked my sister to hangup and called her back using Skype, Vonage or GV. 20 minutes saved.:)

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[Nexus 4 General] Sumanji:
Yes I did - WTF, that's so weird. They are "charging" you for calls that you don't make??

Is this the norm for all US providers?
[Nexus 4 General] andy o:
That was gonna be my next question, if you just came from somewhere else, cause yes, it's standard for the US.
[Nexus 4 General] Sumanji:
Mind. Blown. :eek:

You guys really do get screwed by wireless providers...

Back home I was paying £12.50 (< $20) per month for 300 minutes (counted for outgoing only :p), unlimited texts and 3GB data on T-Mobile UK.

Oh well, I guess I will just have to be rude and tell people to get to the point quickly when I speak to them :laugh:
[Nexus 4 General] andy o:
Yeah, I also came from elsewhere, and the fact that the caller pays is so much better, it puts the burden of keeping the calls short on the caller! Even if you call from a landline, you pay the cell minute rate if you call a cell. Here at least if you have a landline calls are really cheap, but who still does call on landlines.
[Nexus 4 General] Hcortes42:
T mo

Hey guys. I don't know if this is the correct way of posting but here I go. I get my service from T-mo but is called something different, it is called Solavei. I pay $49 a month n I get unlimited talk, text n data 4g. I do get throttle after 4. If want to compare here is the website Solavei(dot here) com/unlimitedall. I have it on my nexus 4 and works pretty fast.
[Nexus 4 General] wideasleep1:
My usual line is 'You called me up just to tell me THAT!?!'....they usually get the point. ;) Use Voxer for routine comm with pals, use Skype/Vonage to MAKE regular calls, and save the prime minutes for the errants.
[Nexus 4 General] ghostrid3r:
I wouldn't call it getting screwed for a $30 plan that is similar to what you pay for -200 mins and +2gb more of 4g data, not to mention $25 after discounts.:rolleyes:
[Nexus 4 General] Nicraz:
Thanks. Are you able to add money to your account in addition to the $30 in case that you go over the allotted 100 minutes? If so, what is the rate per minute?

I use an app called Rebtel for international calls and I was looking at their rates, they charge 1.5 cents p/min for U.S. calls and you can call via WiFi/3g. I am thinking of maybe adding some bucks to the app and use that in case I need to make calls on my phone. I haven't changed yet but I'm considering it.

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That's true, it isn't really getting 'screwed' per say, but it's something I've seen that surprises a lot of people that come to the U.S. from other places or that travel a lot.

For example, we were talking recently with co-workers that Movistar in Latin America has a thing called 'Call me because I don't have minutes'. It's pretty interesting, if you're out of minutes, you can try to call somebody, the call won't go through obviously, but it will trigger a text message to the person you're trying to reach that says 'Call me because I don't have minutes'. Once again, this works there because incoming calls are always free.
[Nexus 4 General] sashusmom:
Hello! Do you mind sharing your $5 discount?? :) Thanks. We used to get 3% from callingmart but they stopped that about 6 months ago.

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Yes, you can always add an additional $5-10 dollars that will always roll over to cover minutes over your 100/month. They will run you 10 cents per minute. I love the with MOVISTAR you mentioned above but here in the US we pay for incoming calls too.:( So that wouldn't work here unless you forward your number to a landline. BUT, on prepay, we can't forward calls either. Unless using a google voice number, then you can forward calls via your computer web settings to redirect that number to another cell number or landline.
[Nexus 4 General] Nicraz:
Thank you! I'm glad that they roll over. I don't make too many calls on my phone and it sounds like I would be able to save about $20 if I change to the $30 plan. I'm just a little paranoid about losing 'unlimited calls'.

And yeah, I thought the Movistar thing was quite interesting. Wouldn't work here, but it's interesting to hear who things work in other places.
[Nexus 4 General] ghostrid3r:
https://prepaid-refill.com/

There isn't a deal for any Tmo cards ATM, but periodically the site will have $30($25), $50($40), $100($80) Tmo refills, so test out and stock up when they show up.

And yes, I'm well aware that some think this seller is "shady" due to their IP residing in former Russia. I've been using them for 4 months now with no fraud issues.
[Nexus 4 General] namartlu:
I was told Virgin Mobile is more difficult, as it's a reseller for Sprint...
[Nexus 4 General] Richieboy67:
I will be keeping my current number from simplemobile but they both use tmob so I do not expect a problem.

The only concern I have is that the 29th my plan expires and that is the day I get my phone. I hope I can get it done with in a few hours or I will have to waste another month.
[Nexus 4 General] jkang29:
thanks

Thanks a lot. This works beautifully with tasker.
[Nexus 4 General] talhak91:
That's encouraging. /s Thank you for your help! I think I might just port when I activate the number as I've had tmobile before (for voice and texts) and I had no problems then.

Has anyone ported from VM during activation and can tell me how long it took for that to go through? And also what service you had on your Nexus 4 in the interim? Thanks!
[Nexus 4 General] andy o:
I did it last year from virgin to T-mobile and IIRC the agents had to talk on the phone to each other, but I didn't have any trouble at all it was done like in one or two hours.
[Nexus 4 General] Misfit77:
I thought that Google removed the ability of 3rd party apps to toggle airplane mode in 4.2...
[Nexus 4 General] ericshmerick:
They restricted it on stock but you can do it if you root.
[Nexus 4 General] donec:
Any idea why they would do that?
[Nexus 4 General] HTCMDA:
I've never been a prepaid user, I just now (today) paid my ETF to switch to prepaid.

The man on the phone told me he would switch my number over to the $30 100min unlimited text / 5gigs of 4g (i asked him twice to verify that this was the plan he merged me to and he agreed). But how will I know, how can I make sure that's exactly what I get if I didn't even pay for service yet? He said it would take a few days to switch over and I would get a text. I assume once I get a text, I then call a number and pay via card or type in the code from a refill card?

i have a few extra questions

1. Does the t-mobile my account app in the android market, also work for prepaid users?

2. Can I still login to the t-mobile.com website with my same number/pass to view account info? IF not, where do I go to do this?

3. If I buy a $100 refill card and apply it to my account, will I be good to go for 3 months? Will it automatically pay/update my bill?

thanks in advance fellas
[Nexus 4 General] jaybeeunix:
1. Yep, it will tell you what plan you're on, too.

3. Yep, it takes out the $30 each month without any interaction from you.
[Nexus 4 General] HTCMDA:
Cool man thanks for the fast response!
[Nexus 4 General] rehughe:
Switched to this plan today from Verizon.

My number is ported...but data isn't working yet....
[Nexus 4 General] joelshooty:
Makes sense. I found a post somewhere from Mr. Simon himself explaining that g711 is simply passed through to save CPU cycles from transcoding. Which is what I'd expect.

I've been playing with a PBX in a Flash setup but I'm having trouble getting it to work remotely (meaning when I'm on T-Mobile HSPA+ instead of my home WiFi). Anybody got any tips for me?
[Nexus 4 General] ghettopops:
Can anyone confirm whether or not the prepaid 4g does not use same 4g as contracts 4g? My buddy said he asked about Prepay and they told him if your on prepaid and the towers get too bogged down T-Mobile switches you to 3g . But if your contract they don't switch ya
[Nexus 4 General] dwd3885:
I don't know. I ONLY use Simonics and setup on my Nexus 4. Everything works perfectly. I emailed him and asked is that how its supposed to be and he said glad you are enjoying it.

I'm not sure there's much more to it?

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No they don't do that. Pay for what you need.
[Nexus 4 General] talhak91:
Does anyone who's ported their number on activation remember how functional their new phone was during that time? I'm just trying to figure out how long it'll take until my Nexus is fully functional (specifically will the data be turned on right away). Thanks!
[Nexus 4 General] ziddey:
data should work from the get go. Call tmo and have them fix it on their end.
[Nexus 4 General] Richieboy67:
Has anyone transferred their number from simple mobile to this plan? I get my phone tomorrow and my simple mobile plan expires tomorrow at midnight. Will I have time to get the number moved?

Thanks,

Richie

sent via xda premium with nexus 7 while waiting for my back ordered Nexus 4-hoping for it today or tomorrow!!
[Nexus 4 General] lt_knox:
Can you post a link to the app please because i cant find it?
[Nexus 4 General] muyoso:
I believe what they do is set Prepaid users to a lower priority than contract customers. On Tmobile this never makes a difference because the network is essentially a ghost town. Now over on Straight talk on AT&T, I would get dropped data connections ALL the time. Thats why I no longer use Straight talk.
[Nexus 4 General] babymatteo:
Bookmarked. Thanks for sharing.
[Nexus 4 General] nickacs1:
Hey everyone...

I just ported to TMo $30 prepaid plan last week and having MMS issues when another person initiates and sends either a picture to me or includes me on a group MMS. I can send pics and/or group MMS texts to my friends, but I can nothing in return. Nada, zip. I ported from ST A&T from the last 4 months where this all worked perfectly. So, I know it's carrier and/or plan specific. I say plan specific because 2 of my coworkers have postpaid TMo accounts with SG3's and all work fine for them.

Any ideas by chance? APN is the default TMo one, but I did try the 2 APN method (1 for MMS only and other for everything else) and still same issue.

Thanks in advance!
[Nexus 4 General] myturbo1:
Make sure you have a complete APN . NOT the one that pulls up when you insert the T-Mobile Sim card. It's not complete.

I went thru this when I switched from straight talk at&t to T-Mobile.

Also over you are sure you have a complete APN . it can take up to a week after PORT to take full effect.
[Nexus 4 General] myturbo1:
This is the correct APN.
[Nexus 4 General] nickacs1:
Thanks Turbo... unfortunately, those settings don't work and/or still Tmobile is jacking me up on my plan. I've changed those APN settings like 30 times, rebooted, etc. Even made the 2 APN "trick" and still nothing. I can send/receive a single person text, but cannot receive any single/multiple person picture, nor group text/MMS.

It's all tied to just MMS in general with me but ONLY inbound. Outbound works perfectly. I just don't receive anything back.

Turbo, are you saying it took up to week for your MMS to just all of a sudden start working? I ported a week ago Wednesday, so it's almost been a week. This is sooooo frustrating!
[Nexus 4 General] Product F(RED):
Autopay never seems to work for me. It's really annoying because the card has been set up for months, and shows as active but it won't autorefill. So I end up waking up to a turned off line until I manually pay 30 bucks. And the damn card is already on there and everything. It just asks me for the CV code.

Sent from my Galaxy Note 2
[Nexus 4 General] n2d551:
Nickacs1, If you have a proxy set for mms, try leaving that blank

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And for me, I have to turn off wifi to send mms
[Nexus 4 General] nickacs1:
Thanks for the tip! Unfortunately, during my "adventures" with this issue, I've left the default T-Mobile APN settings alone and also saw people post to fill in the MMS Proxy (215.155.165.50) and MMS Port (8080). Done both ways and still nada.

I've done all the following:

APN Type: Left it blank, tried 'default,supl,mms', tried 'default,admin,supl,mms'. Nothing works

Authentication Type: Left it blank, tried 'PAP'. Nothing works

APN Protocol: Left is as IPv4, tried 'IPv6', tried 'IPv4/IPv6'. Nothing works

Done the 2 APN's, one with APN Type of just 'mms' and other as 'default,supl'. Nothing works

Just sent a pic to my coworker sitting right next to me and worked fine. He sent me a pic and I receive nothing. Interestingly, his phone says it was "delivered". Just like the TMo tech support lady said last night that seems like I'm stuck in some "message server" on the inbound side. Arrggg! hehe...
[Nexus 4 General] myturbo1:
Yea T-Mobile should have let you know. It takes a little bit for the port to fully work.

Also it seems like most of the issue comes from if they are on at&t like you were.

I still don't understand why a port is not complete mediately :confused:

Also T-Mobile customer support can refresh your network.