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[General Topics] ski522:
I asked T-Mobile this directly a few months ago as I was have some coverage trouble and as I've posted before in this thread there response is below...I've confirmed that I did had coverage in partner areas and...yes...I'm on a prepaid plan with my N5.

"Most people turn data roaming off. It gives such a scary message about possible charges, and no one wants an unexpected bill. You have my written assurance right here that this won't happen within US boundaries.

I looked up the area you mentioned on our network improvement map, and I do see that we have begun some improvements on the network in that area. Once we start an area, we usually finish it, so that's good news. You will not see an immediate improvement, but I'm hoping for the next few months to make it obvious.

We appreciate your choosing us and want you to have a good experience. If there are any further questions that you have, or if you need any help, T-Force is here for you.

Sondra T [MENTION=457417]Tforce[/MENTION]

Please join the community: http://support.t-mobile.com/community/community"​

Although while I had coverage, I can't confirm whether that was just voice and/or data, but I did have the R symbol showing on my phone. Next time I'm in the area I will check both...so maybe that's the reference to the fine print.
[General Topics] tokuzumi:
The fine print specifically references data. Doesn't say anything about voice/text. So, you should be able to get calls/texts, but I wouldn't expect any data. I would be interested to know your findings when you are in an area where you are roaming.
[General Topics] Gaffadin:
http://support.t-mobile.com/thread/56669

"Only some of our prepaid plans offer domestic data roaming. The $30 plan does not though. Currently only our $50, $60, and $70 plans offer domestic data roaming."

If you saw the R on the $30 plan it was for voice only, not data.
[General Topics] TheGymDude:
does this plan work with chromebooks? anyone tried it before?
[General Topics] muyoso:
I've always been meaning to try this out with my Chromebook, but my Chromebook has the 200mb free for life and that's enough for my mobile needs which is why I never bothered.
[General Topics] Naddict:
Thread lightly cleaned of off topic and unnecessary comments. Members are reminded that respect is a rule here. Stay on topic, post respectfully to and with each other, or get out. Final warning in here folks. Troll at your own peril from here on out.
[General Topics] lchiu7:
I have been using GrooveIP for my callback number but I just tried it for a decent length call and on strong Wi-Fi I kept on getting dropouts and silence. Not usable so I've gone back to SIP on my phone and Callcentric.
[General Topics] macallik:
Haven't tried it, but i remember the plan not working for tablets so I'd be surprised if chromebooks could take advantage of it either
[General Topics] andy o:
I've also been using Groove IP with callback, and it's buggy. Sometimes it doesn't ring, and also the ring.to service is weird. It requires Groove IP to press "1" (an option they added in the latest update) for GV callback or incoming GV forwards, and when you do an outgoing call via callback, it rings immediately both phones, instead of waiting for you to answer to then start ringing the phone you're calling.

But on the plus side, the delay seems to be perceivably less compared to all other VoIP I've tried forwarded through GV, including Callcentric. Just a tad more than the delay from GV for normal cel calls.
[General Topics] HowDoIVoIP:
I made a 12-part YouTube tutorial for better VoIP quality than any app including GrooveIP. Check it out:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2273166
[General Topics] Relations99:
Work with Note 8?
[General Topics] HowDoIVoIP:
If you're asking me, yes. It works on any Android device because the only software you use is CSipSimple and GoogleVoice which are on the GooglePlay Store. The actual server software is device-agnostic because it runs in VirtualBox on your computer. My tutorials go through it and many find it superior because the amount of control and cool things you can do such as hold music. Yup, you heard that right: hold music on a residential phone line.

If you're the kind of person who gets a lot of telemarketer calls or harassing calls, you can put them in an infinite loop. "Thank you for calling. Press 1 to speak with a representative." when they press 1 you can have it put them on hold with really embarrassing and annoying hold music forever. Or just block a specific number so when they call it'll do the professional, "We're sorry. The number you're calling is no longer in service."

It's pretty fantastic.
[General Topics] mojo6911:
Any way to have incoming calls go through a VOIP provider WITHOUT using GV? I really need MMS and I don't think I have found a decent workaround.
[General Topics] sirxdroid:
You can set up SIP in the native Android dialer, but last I tried the quality was not that good, perhaps it's gotten better. There are other apps such as CSipSimple, Sipdroid, etc.
[General Topics] adrman:
It hasn't. CSipSimple is still the best.
[General Topics] andy o:
There are several, Talkatone and Callcentric offer free incoming calls to a number they give you. Groove IP/Ring.to offer free unlimited calls both ways (least lag of all, which is very important to me), and FreedomPop offers 200min / 500 sms for free. You can try and see if any of those is compatible with MMS.
[General Topics] mojo6911:
Sorry, I wasn't clear. I meant incoming calls to my Tmobile assigned number. I guess not, since no forwarding is allowed.
[General Topics] andy o:
Ring.to is a forwarding service just like GV. How were you using GV though? With GV people also won't ring your T-mo number, you give them your GV number and forward to T-mo instead. Unless of course you're willing to port your T-mo number to GV, which can also be done with Ring.to. I don't recommend it though, especially since it's apparently a new service.
[General Topics] mojo6911:
I am on a different provider now. I was planning on porting my number to GV and using voip most of the time, but I need MMS. Ring to won't forward MMS. I was going to see if I could port my number to Tmobile instead, but doesn't look like that is a viable option, since I can't have incoming calls directly to that number through voip.
[General Topics] andy o:
You might wanna wait a bit (maybe a month or so) until Google comes out with the new Hangouts. They've said they were working on MMS, and right now the Chrome and iOS versions of it have free VoIP calls via the GV number.
[General Topics] adrman:
They'll charge whatever your local tax is. You're better off refilling via callingmart.com to avoid taxes.
[General Topics] sirxdroid:
It probably depends on the state. I bought a refill card at Target in California and was not charged any tax, just the $30 value of the card. I was surprised.
[General Topics] mojo6911:
I think you're right, I should just wait. I think we will just go to MetroPCS for now. My wife was going to get the $40 Tmo plan and I would get the $30. Since MetroPCS offers the family discount of $5 per line, if I get the $50 and my wife gets the $40, it's only going to cost us $10 more for the time being.
[General Topics] Joshmccullough:
I think T-Mobile's system or policy or something is a little less than 'concrete' on call forwarding. I couldn't get my Google Voice forwarding and voicemail to work on my line forever and a day and then one day it just started working. I tried everything that people had recommended, but nothing seemed to work other than just dumb luck or circumstance or something beyond my control.
[General Topics] macallik:
Has anyone had recent issues with their 'minutes tracking' via the 'T-Mobile My Accounts' app? My data is up-to-date but my minutes and text count haven't updated since 5/26

EDIT: Going to 'app info' and clearing the data forces the widget and app to update with proper info. Not sure if I have to do that every time though...
[General Topics] lchiu7:
I tried this and was unimpressed. But it could be user error. I only wanted CSipSimple to receive calls but I could not work out how to stop the app from dialing out. I wanted to dial out via Google Voice callback and have GV call me via CSipSimple but I could not get that to work.
[General Topics] adrman:
I haven't used GVCB, but couldn't you select that as your preferred dialer? As far as forwarding GV to CSS, you'd need to have a US DID that can forward to a SIP address. You could try a free number from Callcentric.
[General Topics] lchiu7:
I do have a Callcentric number and it's currently setup as a SIP account on my N5. I have GV call that when I do GVCB. I was just seeing if CSipSimple had better call quality for the callback but it seems to intercept the call going out no matter what rules I try. I was using GrooveIP as the callback number but the call quality was so variable and had so many dropouts, I gave up. I will probably just stick to the native SIP client in Android.
[General Topics] andy o:
Have you tried disabling dialer integration in user interface settings? I had it working pretty well with the Voice+ callback app.
[General Topics] adrman:
Heads up. I just got the following email from callingmart.

" This is an important notification about your scheduled auto-purchase at*callingmart.com. Starting June 1, 2014, T-Mobile will increase their reseller pricing further nationwide! In order for us to continue selling this product online, we have to charge 2% extra so we will not be losing on this product considering the costs of selling this online. Please see pricing below:*

Denomination/New Price

$10.00/$10.20

$25.00/$25.50

$50.00/$51.00

$100.00/$102.00

We appreciate you for being a loyal customer with CallingMart, as such, you will still get 1% instant discount on your auto-refill purchase. If you do not wish to be charged with the new pricing, please login to your callingmart account and disable your auto-purchase prior to your scheduled purchase date."

I guess my $30 auto refill will now be $30.60 -$.30 discount or $30.30. For me, it's still cheaper than refilling directly with T-Mobile and paying NYS/NYC taxes, but that might not be the case for everyone.
[General Topics] sirxdroid:
In the states where there is no sales tax for refill cards, the best deal I think is Target. The refills go on sale sometimes, I think 5% off or so. Plus if you have a Target Red card you get another 5% off. Stock up when you find such a deal, but be careful as these cards expire -- it's unclear to me though when they expire or what the exact rules are, so if you buy a lot and they expire unused it may be an expensive purchase. You can find the same deal online at target.com at times (and you get free shipping with the Target red card).
[General Topics] lchiu7:
I think I fiddled with all the settings.Then just deleted the app and installed it again and lo and behold, it works now. So I can call out using my regular dialer, have GVCB look at the dialing rules and then invoke callback if the rules apply. The callback goes to my Callcentric number and CipSimple picks it up! No need to have the callback go to GV and then forward to Callcentric since the GVCB tool and GV allow you to chose what number to call back to. That saves one forwarding and some possible delay.
[General Topics] macallik:
Repped for the heads up. Figured I'd purchase $100 today and save $2 as a result. Every penny counts :)
[General Topics] kopower:
I just encountered a weird problem. A website I visit frequently, all of a sudden gives me a 504 error gateway timeout. I have a unlocked, rooted Nexus 5 with a custom rom. The website works fine on wifi, and acually loads if I temporarily switch from wifi, back to cell. I looked into the gateway error and it seems like others have also had this problem on T Mobile with the N5. A few days earlier, I flashed a new rom, and the website was working fine. I started receiving the error Sunday morning. It's a fantasy mma website called mmaplayground.com. Thoughts??
[General Topics] tokuzumi:
T-Mobile has some web nanny setting, which I think is enabled by default. I remember I had to turn this setting off.
[General Topics] kopower:
I believe you are referring to the web guard setting. I turned that off awhile back, and I remember getting a notification when it was enabled, after trying to access certain websites.
[General Topics] BinkXDA:
I’ve had similar issues for a little while now. I use http://ma.web2go.com/home.do?src=m.tmo instead of the app—but both seem to be very similar—and my minutes count has simply disappeared. #MIN#, #BAL# and #999#, which I don’t normally use, are useless for minutes as well.

Way to go T-Mobile.
[General Topics] tokuzumi:
That's my biggest beef with T-Mobile. When I was on Verizon and Sprint, I could make a call, send a text, surf the web, and go check my account, and I'd see that reflected against my call/text/data allowance almost immediately. I know they can provide real time data, but I think they don't solely because they make more money in overages that way. It's not enough for me to go all "FFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!", but it is an annoyance.

But it looks like my work will finally be ponying up for an Android device for business (currently I'm using a Blackberry *head explodes*). Since I've ported to GV, I can continue to use Vonage, or similar service for my personal calls, and my work cell will just ring the device directly. And texts will be the same, as well. I will be able to cancel my personal line, and just let work pay for my service. It's only $30.75/month I'm saving, but I also don't need to worry about buying phones, since work provides that too (I'll just have to put up with a S4 for a while - a great phone, but a downgrade from my N5). We all know device purchases can become an expensive habit. :p
[General Topics] TiltedAz:
There's some hurdles, but looks like Sprint and T-mobile could tie the knot as soon as July.

Gotta wonder what happens to this $30/month pre-paid deal. Maybe it stays if the T-mobile ceo runs the new company.

I'd think coverage and signal strength will only improve. The combined entity should be more able to get better 4G coverage where there currently is none.

But less competition almost always means increased cost to consumer.
[General Topics] baiju2012:
Check out Vonage Mobile App. If you are on the T-Mobile postpaid plan, then ReachMe Roaming can be your answer.

Nexus IV
[General Topics] Gaffadin:
An industry analyst said today he thinks the deal has a 10% chance of approval, so I think we're safe for the time being.
[General Topics] mojo6911:
Explain to me how ReachMe Roaming would allow me to use my Tmobile number without GV.
[General Topics] baiju2012:
Not without GV. You must have seen instructions from acegolfer (http://xdaforums.com/nexus-4/general/free-gv-incoming-outgoing-calls-using-t2754991) about that. But for international travel you can use t-mobile number without GV. But that is not what you want.

Install the Vonage App and go to ReachMe Roaming. It is explained very clearly there.

Nexus IV
[General Topics] macallik:
I deleted the app (who has time to clear cached data every time?) and favorited: https://my.t-mobile.com/Default.aspx?rp.Logon=true on my phone which seems to do the trick and doesn't have the updating issues that the App did. I am prompted to log-in each time, but with my pw saved on chrome, it isn't much of a hassle.

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I don't think there is any way to use your mobile # for incoming calls without an intermediary such as Google Voice.

Fwiw, if you don't mind letting calls go to Voicemail, you can use Vonage so that outgoing calls look like they are from your T-Mobile # even when it is not.

Additionally, when it comes to MMS, I tell the people that I text frequentlyto send MMS to my 'other' (read: T-Mobile #). Also, if your main contact(s) of concern are with Sprint, I think their MMS attempts are always automatically forwarded to your Gmail account as a picture email that you can view.
[General Topics] 954wrecker:
Anyone notice this issue over the past week or so?

https://t-mobile.jive-mobile.com/#j...jive-mobile.com/api/core/v2/discussions/71275

Been using #min# for years and this is the first time it hasn't worked. How hard is it for tmobile to figure out and fix already?

sent from my note 3
[General Topics] whitedragonz83:
If you talked to someone, you did it wrong. This only works via the T-Mobile website, not via phone calls/local stores.

Check page 1 of this thread, it might have some more information there or in the FAQ of the thread:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-nexus/general/guide-smartphone-service-30-month-t1646755
[General Topics] tokuzumi:
Details of the plan:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Tmobile-30-Wireless-Airtime-Card/15443357
[General Topics] ski522:
The plan is very popular for T-Mobile, doubt it's going anywhere anytime soon. Info on the plan can be found 3/4's of the way down on T-Mobiles Prepaid URL http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-plans.

Basically reads:

$30 per month--Unlimited web and text with 100 minutes talk

100 minutes talk | Unlimited text | First 5 GB at up to 4G speeds

Now get unlimited international texting from the U.S. to virtually anywhere included in your plan—at no extra charge.

This plan is only available for devices purchased from Wal-Mart or devices activated on T-Mobile.com
[General Topics] acegolfer:
Some analysts predict that this plan may disappear if Sprint/T-mobile merger goes through. (sorry I didn't save the source) I hope they are wrong.
[General Topics] tokuzumi:
Predictions are the same as internet rumors, and "I was told by customer care....." statements.

We shall see what happens. Either way, if the merger goes through, we are quite a ways off before any plan/pricing changes are made for either sprint or T-Mobile.
[General Topics] ski522:
Doubtful since John Legere is actually the in the running to take over the CEO spot, but as tokuzumi point out rumors are the same as something being true because it's on the internet!

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-05/t-mobile-s-legere-said-likely-ceo-after-sprint-merger.html

But if Bloomberg is right that that actually makes the merger is a good thing.
[General Topics] acegolfer:
Ski

Thanks for the article. However, it didn't address the prepaid plans.

Same tmo CEO running the merged company doesn't necessarily mean the pricing won't change. Less competition usually results in higher prices. But I hope this plan survives.
[General Topics] tokuzumi:
If the merger goes through, my prediction (source: synapses in my brain firing) is that T-Mobile's prices will rise slightly, and Sprint's prices will drop to match T-Mobile's. But the prices will be very comparable to what you would get on AT&T/Verizon.

I'd love for Sprint's unlimited mobile to any mobile to make its way to the $30 prepaid plan, or any plan that does not have unlimited minutes. Or at least mobile to mobile to any Sprint/T-Mobile customer. I know it's a lofty goal, but a man's gotta have dreams, you know :p
[General Topics] Joshmccullough:
Yeah, don't listen to customer service, just do it on the website. I spoke with one customer service rep who told me that I had to buy a SIM kit through Wal-Mart in order to get this plan; I quoted the website verbatim and sent her a link to the site just to hammer in the point that she was wrong.
[General Topics] Vegasden:
If you happen to be in Target (I don't work for them) $30 refill cards $28.49. No purchase limit.

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[General Topics] sirxdroid:
Use the Target Red Card and save another 5%. Careful though, these cards expire, though it's unclear to me what the exact rules are, is it from date of purchase or from the date you add them to your TMo account?
[General Topics] gcbxda:
Is this still a good plan? this thread is impossible to follow up.. :/

also, a more specific question, what about 800 numbers?

my current AT&T unlimited (being canceled because, now that i quit using hotspots for a year or more, but bought a new phone, they started to harass me that i'm using too much hotspot and will have to pay extra... can anyone be more clueless than at&t?!?!)

anyway, i mostly call 800 numbers for work calls. my usual bill is like 500 of my 700 minutes used... but they were all 800 numbers that shouldn't even count! anyway AT&T counts them while you are still burning the plan minutes. then they are free if you are out of plan minutes... but by then, every other call is being charged extra because now you have no more plan minutes.

anyway, i'm considering the $30 or the $45... will they do the same crap and deduct 800 numbers from the 100min?
[General Topics] 954wrecker:
Sorry about the bad news but 800 numbers count against the 100 minutes then it's .10 a minute after the 100 are up

sent from my note 3
[General Topics] tokuzumi:
Personally, if you need to have 700-800 minutes per month, this plan is not right for you, unless you are always in a area with strong signal, or are on WiFi all the time. You could then use one of the many WiFi calling options available.
[General Topics] andy o:
So after trying out Groove IP with Ring.to for some weeks now, I gotta say, it's remarkably better than what was available with GIP/GV. The lag is very minimal, especially if you are calling directly from their service (no GV forwarding). They added GV forwarding too, and the lag is still probably comparable with GV forwarding to cell.

If you're making 800 calls, you probably don't need to use GV, Groove IP by itself should work very well on a consistent WiFi connection.

My only 2 peeves are that Groove Forwarder is screwed up, the advanced WiFi automatic settings aren't working, and for some reason if I use different forwarding to groups (e.g. "coworkers") in Google Voice, then Groove IP takes a very long time to connect those incoming calls, long enough that they almost always will hang up.
[General Topics] acegolfer:
Yes.

Yes.
[General Topics] Vegasden:
I highly doubt you'll find any cell phone company that doesn't charge for calling 1-800 #s on a measured minutes plan.
[General Topics] SuperC2:
I use t-mobile everytime I'm in the US for more then a month (I'm Canadian). I've had zero problems with them so far.
[General Topics] macallik:
If you make calls somewhere where there is access to WiFi, you can use this plan w/ the Vonage App. It makes free high quality calls over WiFi and they do not charge for 800 #s

http://www.vonagemobile.com/support/vonagemobile/knowledge_base_article.php?id=21

Here is the link to figure out how to set things up or if you have questions

xdaforums.com/nexus-4/general/free-gv-incoming-outgoing-calls-using-t2754991
[General Topics] gcbxda:
thanks! you're spot on. I'm using either Skype or gmail's talk with gvoice (desktop) for my 0800 numbers.

more info on 0800 with mobiles: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20875860-Is-calling-a-toll-free-number-from-a-mobile-is-really-free
[General Topics] 954wrecker:
Anyone on this plan know what USSD code to enter to get my monthly minutes used or remaining? For years #646# was quick and easy but it's gone for some reason. Really hate having to go online and log into my account just to see my minute balance. Anyone know the secret code?

sent from my note 3
[General Topics] mojitochica:
Looks like Calling Mart doesn't carry the refill card for $30 prepaid plan anymore :( Calling Mart is only offering $50, $60, and $70 refill cards. Does anyone know of any online alternatives that don't collect taxes?

ETA: I found PrePaid Online. I'll give it a try and report back on my experience.

ETA 2: PrePaid Online charges a $1 convenience :rolleyes: charge.
[General Topics] adrman:
Just use the "TMobile To Go RTR/Topup - Autoload to phone" product from Callingmart. You can do that for as little as $10.
[General Topics] Gaffadin:
It's still there: http://www.callingmart.com/products...T-Mobile-To-Go-RTR/Topup---Auto-Load-To-Phone

Even factoring in the extra they charge, it still works out cheaper than refilling from T-M directly with the tax they would charge on top.