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Talk Forever Mobile (Hotspot@Home) / List of Kineto-based Wi-fi calling Handsets

« on: May 10, 2011, 05:51:12 am »

LG Optimus T (black,burgundy,titanium)
Talk time: up to 6.5 hours
Standby time: up to 18 days
MSRP/Contract: $239.99/$89.99 (any smartphone data)

T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide (black,red,white)
Talk time: up to 4 hours
Standby time: up to 6 days
MSRP/Contract: $429.99/$199.99 (unl smartphone data)

Motorola Defy (black,white)
Talk time: up to 8 hours
Standby time: up to 18 days
MSRP/Contract: $379.99/$149.99 (any smartphone data)

T-Mobile myTouch 4G (white,red,black)
Talk time: up to 10 hours
Standby time: up to 18 days
MSRP/Contract: $449.99/$129.99 (unl smartphone data)

T-Mobile G2 with Google
Talk time: up to 6.5 hours
Standby time: up to 17.5 days
MSRP/Contract: $449.99/$199.99 (unl smartphone data)

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G [21](matte black, pearl magenta)
Talk time: up to 6.5 hours
Standby time: up to 19 days
MSRP/Contract: $379.99/$99.99 (unl smartphone data)

Motorola Cliq 2
Talk time: up to 7.9 hours
Standby time: up to 13 days
MSRP/Contract: $399.99/$99.99 (unl smartphone data)

Samsung Galaxy S 4G (21)
Talk time: up to 6.5 hours
Standby time: up to 12.5 days
MSRP/Contract: $499.99/$129.99 (unl smartphone data)

T-Mobile G2x / LG Optimux 2x
Talk time: up to 7 hours
Standby time: up to 12 days
MSRP/Contract: $499.99/$199.99 (unl smartphone data)

The following are handsets not currently available from T-Mobile that should work with wifi Kineto.

Samsung Vibrant (Galaxy S 3G)
Motorola Cliq (?)
Motorola Cliq XT (?)
Google HTC Nexus One
Google Samsung Nexus S
HTC Sensation 4G

Dell Venue / PHP Insurance by Asurion

« on: December 19, 2010, 10:24:50 pm »

Anyone know if I can get insurance for the Dell Venue Pro like the Nexus One?

I tried to get answer from Dell Chat Support, and they told me yes. But when I asked for some more details, they couldn't give me an answer. That leads me to believe that the person I was chatting with may have wrong information.

I have a HTC HD2 right now (awesome phone), and don't really want to get a HD7. After all, it is the same phone in a new dress. The Dell Venue Pro looks pretty awesome, its unique, and I know I won't run into too many people owning one.

The Circus (lounge) / Virgin Mobile's new plans BLOWS every single carrier's plan out of the water

« on: May 05, 2010, 05:22:14 am »

Virgin Mobile is about to roll out new plans this month. Virgin Mobile (MVNO) runs on the Sprint network.

The following is their new plans:

ALL PLANS INCLUDE TEXT, DATA, EMAIL

-$25 = 300 anytime minutes
-$40 = 1200 anytime minutes
-$60 = Unlimited anytime minutes

You can add BIS/BES Blackberry service to ANY of these plans for an additional $10/month (making them $35, $50, and $70, respectively)

Here is the article on the new plans (w/pictures): http://www.phonenews.com/virgin-mobile-new-beyond-talk-plans-and-new-phones-this-month-11148/

**NOTE: Plans are NOT yet live but will be this month (exact date unknown) -- I will update this thread to reflect any new information when they turn live!**

These plans are at least equal, but mostly better than T-Mobile's ToGo, Even More, and Even More Plus plans.
The $25 price point is definitely unmatched by any carrier. That plan is smoking hot price. For that, I may just cancel my T-Mobile accounts. And I'm a huge customer at T-Mobile. I have 11 lines. It would very well save me over $200 a month. At that price point, I imagine many other people probably will run over to Virgin.

T-Mobile has got to be more competitive somehow! T-Mobile is a solid carrier, but sometimes, I feel like they have such a big variety of small nits and bits where the competition does better. What does T-Mobile compete on? Lets name some.
Price - Can be good, but prices can be astronomically high (about $300 for 5 line family plan with internet)
Freedom of choice - Props to T-Mobile for taking the initiative of Even More Plus. Consumers might not realize it, but it's brilliant! The Nexus One experiment is a mixed bag. It brought T-Mobile a few customers, but I can safely say that it didn't revolutionize the market like it was hyped up to be.
Customer Service - Top Notch, nothing more to say about that
Data Speed - EDGE is terrific! However, their 3g is generally on the slower side. I travel a lot, and average 0.4-0.5 mbps
Innovative Services - UMA Calling was great, but marketing and device selection was horrible! T-Mobile @ Home is a tough sell. It's an innovative service, but let's just put it this way, employees hated selling this! Cameo - good device, bad pricing, horrendous product support. Android - Great work at leading the way, but falling off the pace a bit.
Low End Devices - T-Mobile does a solid job bringing cheap phones to their stores.
Mid - Range Devices - Lots of these devices, pretty much all Android handsets are an example. Mid range devices usually are purchased along with text and data packages. Good profit margin, plus this is where most sales are made.
High End Devices - Currently only the HTC HD2, BB 9700, HTC TP2, and myTouch 3G Slide. HTC TP2 starting to slide towards the midrange device category. High end devices are rarely purchased without both text/data plans. These devices are sold to powerusers that always want the best. They upgrade devices frequently and generally know their options within and outside T-Mobile. Highest profit margin, spreads lots of word of mouth (can be good/bad). These can be the most loyal customers if steps are taken to make them happy. They can also be a
Coverage - Generally, T-Mobile covers denser locations well. It's a good strategy, getting the most use out of the network. However, some locations with fairly reasonable density are not covered as well as it should be.

So what categories are most important? Price, coverage, Customer service, low end devices and mid-range devices. T-mobile pretty much almost nailed it with the first level of importance.

The second level of importance: Data Service, Innovative Services, High End Devices. As you can see, the second level includes more "poweruser" like characteristics.

The second level of importance haven't been handled by T-Mobile very well. I would say T-Mobile is halfway there. Usually, their offerings, marketing, and implementation sucks in this area. Firstly to succeed with this area, T-Mobile must connect the second level with the first. Users of high end device consider things like prices, coverage, customer service of utmost importance, just like every other customer of T-Mobile. However, powerusers are the type that would become a follower by just providing what their ideal want is. The closer to the ideal, the more followers.

Take the HTC HD2 for example. Few ever expected another Windows Mobile 6 phone would ever sell in huge amounts. The HTC HD2 surprised many, selling out week after week. IN fact, I checked a few days ago to find it out of stock. T-Mobile scored high here, implementing this well. They bundled the HD2 with multimedia apps, making the phone immediately more attractive to many. It nets them positive PR everywhere. Users showing friends, discussed on the web, etc. Its a fast 3G phone, somewhat innovative (capacitive screen, super specs), and is a high end device. Not only that, but the phone itself was tied in to very attractive pricing. The $200 w/ contract is a okay pricing, but the Buy one Get one free promotion helped move a storm of units.

Currently, T-Mobile appeals mostly to the low end and mid-range crowd. It can expand to appeal to the high end crowd. By linking priority levels one and two together, T-Mobile can grow as a carrier, appealing to many tastes. It would satisfy a text addict in school, a limo driver with nothing to do all day (watches tv on hd2), a wife that just needs an emergency cell phone, and homeless people needing reliable yet affordable service. T-Mobile shouldn't stop attempting to try new things. Sure, the Cameo and UMA calling were failures, but by attempting those services, it sure gained it some loyalty for allowing customers choice. It helps frame T-Mobile as a quirky little company that we love.

I hope you guys get my drift. But let's remember this. Virgin is very hot on T-Mobile's tail on the price points. And let's hope T-Mobile responds.

Tech Hotline / Web2go APN Hack for T-Mobile Dash 3G?

« on: February 04, 2010, 07:10:05 am »

I remember reading some time ago that people were doing the T-Zones APN thing on their phones.

I know T-Zones is not available.

In one of my lines, I currently have a T-Mobile Shadow on it, with the Shadow $10 data plan. I want to replace the Shadow with a T-Mobile Dash 3G. However, the brochures from T-Mobile are telling me prices of $30-40 a month.

So, I was wondering, if there is an APN settings or some other hack that will allow me to get the internet for $10 web2go/Shadow plan. I don't want to put a Dash 3G in, change the phone in My-Tmobile, select a $10 plan, and have it revert back to a smartphone plan in half an hour.

Please advise. Thank you.

Talk Forever Mobile (Hotspot@Home) / List of Hotspot @ Home Phones

« on: December 17, 2009, 02:14:32 am »

T-Mobile does not advertise these phones anymore.

Which phones support UMA? Well, here it is.

Blackberry Curve 8900 Talk time: up to 5.5 hours Standby time: up to 15 days Tmobile Shadow 2009 Talk time: up to 7 hours Standby time: up to 7 days Blackberry 8820 Talk time: up to 5 hours Standby time: up to 22 days Blackberry Curve Talk time: Up to 4 hours Standby time: Up to 17 days Blackberry Pearl 8120 Talk time: up to 4 hours Standby time: up to 15 days Blackberry Pearl 8220 Talk time: Up to 4 hours Standby time: Up to 15 days Nokia 7510 Talk time: up to 3 hours Standby time: up to 12 days Nokia 6301 Talk time: up to 3.5 hours Standby time: up to 14.5 days Samsung Katalyst Talk time: up to 5 hours Standby time: up to 10 days Samsung t339 Talk time: up to 6 hours Standby time: up to 11 days Samsung t409 Talk time: up to 5 hours Standby time: up to 200 hours Nokia 6086 Talk time: 5 hours Standby time: up to 240 hours Blackberry Bold 2 9700 Talk time: up to 6 hours Standby time: up to 17 days Blackberry Curve 8520 Talk time: 4.5 hours Standby time: 17 days

T-Mobile Services / Even More to Even More Plus?

« on: December 11, 2009, 11:35:52 pm »

Just wondering, is it possible to change from Even More to Even More Plus?

Tech Hotline / Update T-Mobile Settings Configurator

« on: November 02, 2009, 11:17:15 pm »

Original Post in different thread:

Quote

I am very surprised nobody posts this, esp on Tech Hotline forum
http://tmobileuspublic.wdsglobal.com/

Note: The above link will help you setup MMS, T-zones, Internet, Teathering, E-mail, and more on your wireless phone. Works on T-mobile branded, or non T-mobile branded phones.

The link doesn't work anymore.

Use http://www.configuremyphone.com

MODS: maybe merge this into the sticky? I couldn't reply so I just created a new thread.

T-Mobile Services / 1 year contracts, still exist?

« on: November 01, 2009, 05:18:42 am »

So I am upgrading several of my phone lines soon. After the switch to the new EM and EM+ plans, I could not find any information regarding the availability of 1 year contracts.

I went into a T-Mobile corporate store, and they told me it doesn't exist anymore.

So my question is, is that really true? Is there a workaround so that I can get a 1 year contract renewal/upgrade?

I asked, "even if I pay that extra $50?", and they said no. I don't mind paying that $50. I hope the option is still there, as I upgrade my phones VERY frequently and pay T-Mobile a handsome amount every month.

I really HATE long contracts. I feel so constricted. For most techy people, we want to have the latest in gadgetry. But to put it simply, upgrading every 2 years means you have a sorta old phone for half the length of the contract. So if someone knows anything, let me know.

In a bit over 2 months, I will have been with T-Mobile for 2 years. Yay!

The Circus (lounge) / Vacation of Dreams

« on: October 30, 2009, 02:17:40 am »

So my birthday is in a month. I plan on going down to LA/Anaheim/whatever to have celebration / holiday for a few days with my girlfriend, her sister, and a friend during the Thanksgiving break.

So far, I plan on going to Huntington Beach, maybe The Block at Orange, Disneyland, maybe Knotts or Universal Studio.

I'm just asking my TmoNews co-readers, any tips, tricks, where to go, where not to go, the lowdown, places that are cheap but cool, etc? It would be cool to have some information. I did some research, but nothing compares to unique personal experiences. Maybe some LA natives could point me to places?

Keep in mind, we don't plan on driving a car while we are there. We don't plan on being in the middle of transportation most of the time, so we don't see any point in having a car. We would most likely catch a cab, shuttle, or bus if we need to go somewhere.

Arrghh..I'm not going to enjoy the 7-8 hour ride to LA.

Touch Pro2 / Quality Issue

« on: August 26, 2009, 01:55:19 am »

I bought my Touch Pro 2 on launch day on Tmobile. I babied it and took extra care of it. The original screen cover is still on it! But today, I dropped my phone, while it being inside the included phone case. The phone started acting up, and now it doesn't turn on or charge anymore! I would think that HTC would make higher quality phones, since my Shadow survived many drops to the ground and still works! This sucks, but at least I can still exchange the phone since I am under the buyer's remorse.

Touch Pro2 / Upgrade fee for No Contract full retail price touch pro 2?

« on: August 13, 2009, 12:58:10 am »

I went to buy the Touch Pro 2 from a T-Mobile corporate store today. I bought it no-contract at full retail pricing, but put it on the EIP program for my phone line. They took the SIM Card that came in box and also charged me an upgrade fee. Was that supposed to happen? I felt a little cheated because I was not upgrading to another year of contract, so I did not think that I should have been charged an upgrade fee.

Locked Posts / Ads

« on: March 27, 2009, 12:16:38 am »

I just noticed that ads have been added to the TmoNews forums. NOOO!!!! Oh well, I understand why we have ads. Still sad though. Just one question, why does the ad on the regular TmoNews forums website have a ad appear smack in the middle?

Tech Hotline / Dwindling Screen

« on: November 03, 2008, 10:28:29 pm »

I have a T-Mobile Samsung Katalyst. Over the past 3 weeks, the screen has been deteriorating in condition. Constantly, the screen dims. Sometimes it dims to a point where the screen is hardly readable, like its backlight is completely dead. Now however, its like that all the time. I have t-mobile, but no insurance for this phone. I purchased it off of eBay brand new. What should I do? Should I try to fix it? Or should I try to sell this as a parts phone on eBay and buy a new phone? Or something else?

Tech Hotline / Problems with T-mobile Shadow White Screen

« on: September 01, 2008, 12:44:01 pm »

My shadow randomly gets a white screen. I don't use the phone for a bit, and then sometimes when I pick it up again to start using it it would get a white screen. The problem is fixed temporarily by waiting until the phone is idle and the screen goes dark, then pick the phone up for use again. It is VERY annoying, can anyone please help me with this problem? I dealt with it for 2 months now, but now I am too annoyed by it to continue using it with white screens popping up randomly. I gave it a name of the White Screen of Death. So when my friends go to my phone to use it and gets the white screen, i say "oh, you got the white screen of death. yea...it sucks".

Anyways, My name is Danny. This is my first post ever at TmoNews. I never posted but i read the forums almost everyday. I am a huge fan of T-Mobile!!

Cheers everyone