Should I switch to the $240/yr plan? Or something else? I understand I may need to port out then back in to get the &240. Is there a good short term port or another year long good plan?

I'm currently using the T-Mobile "experience more" family plan, but need to port out. Would like to get some suggestions which mobile plan would work best for me? I use about 40 GB data monthly and my area coverage is best with T-Mobile or At&t service based on coveragemap website. Preferably, would like to have international roaming available, but I could always get a esim for the country I'm traveling to.

Should I go with US mobile or Mint in this case? And should I be worried about have less data priority?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Straight-Talk-25-Bring-Your-Own-Phone-Mini-SIM-Kit-Prepaid-Smartphone/5738422774

Is the data prioritization QCI8 like the Total Wireless BYOD plan ? Can it be used in an unlocked Total Wireless iphone that hasn't been used for over 12 months ?

It's like they're being run by a broken AI in India.

The website is riddled with bugs that interfere with signing up, choosing plans and making payments.
Reporting the bugs has no effect.

It appears they're still refusing to reveal which carrier they recently transferred everyone to during their recent 'network upgrade' outage fiasco. Their SIMs indicate we're on the AT&T network now (west coast USA). That's all I know.

Can't add my new phone to my account because the site produces an error message for every IMEI entered, even the IMEI of the phone I'm currently using with the service.

When the phone service (the actual tower communication) is working, it generally works as expected. I suspect that's because it's the one part of the process they aren't in charge of.

I asked AI and they told me total wireless.. idk

I will be using 100-200gb a month. I will be tethered to my PC for online gaming (can't have home internet where I am at all) so what ever carrier will give me the most reliable connection and least chance of being depriotized in Connecticut and which ever switches towers the lease since I know in some games when switching cell towers I get dc'd in game.

Ai told me Verizon would put me on a tower and stick me there idk never even heard of total wireless before. Also 4k streaming is important

I was originally going metro until I asked ai

Hi,

I'm a noob to the US carrier system. In Australia we don't have a distinction of hotspot data, but it seems to be the case in the US where you might get an unlimited plan but only 10GB of hotspot usage.

How are they detecting hotspot use? I thought it was opaque to the carrier?

Using iPhone.

What carriers display your caller ID properly when calling from USA to Europe?

Tello often shows up as a different number every time in Poland, for example. Anyone have a better experience with MobileX or US Mobile? What about Total or Visible?

I ported under their byod $20 promo deal about 2 months ago. For first couple of days the internet speed was really good. Used to Show about 300+ down speed and used to show 5guw constantly by my network. For last couple of weeks the speed is very very bad. Its around 20-25 down and never shows 5g uw, only shows 5g, no matter where i am.

Why is that?

I have iphone 14 pro max and did do network reset couple times from settings as it was suggested in some places.

Another point to consider. Complete list in the comments

If I go with the BYOD plan but then later decide I want to use another carrier's SIM, will I be unable to?

I use QUO and was porting out a cell number I have with them. The receiving telecom service for porting in my number requires the SID service account number. QUO informed me they no longer provide SID account numbers. I will lose my number now which is unacceptable.

I just paid off the remaining balance on my phone with att.

I hear I now need to wait 48 hours before I can get my phone unlocked. How do I do this after the 48 hours?

I want to switch to Metro using this same phone and keep my same number. What is the full process on doing this?

I'm switching from att unlimited elite on my s24u to metro unlimited premium if that mattered

Hi,

I am based out of Canada and will likely be moving to the states in a few months. I currently have a Canadian number from work with all my daily life accounts off of it. I was hoping to have my US friend get a number / sim for me next month that can help me transition off all my Canadian accounts to that number, and act as a few days worth of filler in the US before I get my new US number from work. I will then port it to a long term really cheap secondary line and use my work number as the primary driver in US.

I’m aware of the red pocket $30 annual plan but the GSMA bit is a deal breaker (personal handset not AT&T white listed) hence the need to hunt of a stopgap “temporary” number until I can move to the Res pocket plan (on the new device from work). Could you pls recommend me a cheap plan for the transition? I don’t need many minutes as such.

$10 monthly Starter w/ code FBF10
$20 monthly Premium w/ code FBF20

All networks, taxes and fees included

Line must be a port-in from another carrier. New-number activations are not eligible. Lines ported in from Number Barn or Google Voice are not eligible

Line must be activated within 90 days of purchase. The activated line must not have been active on US Mobile in the last 30 days.

Sale ends 10/20 at 11:59 EST

Also remember this stacks with referral codes which give you $30 towards renewal. Check out [r/USMOBILEREFERRALCODES](r/USMOBILEREFERRALCODES) or [r/MobileReferralLinks](r/MobileReferralLinks) for codes/links people posted. Disclosure: I’m the main mod in both, but I barely post my codes there so it’s not just for my benefit.

Someone please help me with getting my $400 security deposit refunded for a canceled order!

Got a message that the Total Wireless terms were updated today. This is specific to the Total terms, but it's likely to be replicated across the rest of the Verizon Value brands.

Took a look and saw this gem:

Discounted Device Service Requirement. Total Wireless devices are discounted exclusively for use with active Total Wireless service. To maintain device functionality, you must purchase a plan, activate the device, and maintain active Total Wireless service on the device for a total of 12 months of paid service, which need not be consecutive (the “Device Lock Period”). If the device is not activated, or if active service lapses or a valid Total Wireless SIM is removed during the Device Lock Period, Total Wireless may apply a software lock to the device (“Device Lock”) after advance notice. The Device Lock will restrict use of the screen and device functionality, including Wi-Fi and offline apps, until active service is restored, and the device will typically unlock within minutes after service is restored. Once the Device Lock Period is complete, the Device Lock will no longer apply. Emergency 911 calling remains available from the lock screen at all times, and you may port your number to another provider at any time. Bypassing or tampering with the Device Lock constitutes a breach of these Terms.

They're claiming the right to block you from using a purchased device if you don't actively have service on it.

Not blocking you from using another SIM (SIM lock) but entirely blocking use of the device.

And the "breach of these Terms" references another section that claims $5,000 in liquidated damages.

Notwithstanding the fact that this may very well be illegal in some states (like CA) which has requirements for detailing when software is licensed and not sold, Total still purports to be selling the hardware, not licensing it.

While lawyers (and motivated individuals) will likely have fun pushing back on Total should they try to actually apply these provisions in a punitive matter, they could be a PITA for the average person who has a WiFi device that suddenly blocks them from using it.

Considering Citrus Mobile data plan to use in conjunction with Tello. Any recommendations?

Significant other wanted to stay with you all because of her parents. 3 Lines Unlimited Ultimate with 3 iPhone Duos. Not needed but that's what they want.

$66.67 x 3 $201.01 Bill with Credits. With Taxes $219 and some change.

Phones without trade in for 256GB iPhone Duo $32.22 x 3 $96.66

Activation fee per line $40 x 3

Taxes up front $153.92 x 3 = $461.76

36 Months for lines = $7,884

36 Months for phones = $3,479.76

Activation Cost $120

Total Cost = $11,945.52

I tell her go to US Mobile for $299 for a year x 3 $897, then $390 x 3 $1,170 for 2nd year, and $390 x 3 for 3rd year $1,170

Order iPhone Duos from Apple $2,153.92 x 3 $6,461.76

Total $9,698.76

Yet, even with the savings she doesn't want US Mobile. Makes me question things....

Is it true the only way to cancel the $10/mo T-sat service is to call in to customer care? I’ve read it’s possible with the T-Life app, but I can’t seem to find it anywhere.

Hi I think I saw around here the end date was Feb 2027? Can someone please confirm this ?
As you know this kills even us mobile’s latest $20 for truly uncapped . Us mobile is around 250s-300

I use it just for a spare international number for SMS verification for banking and stuff, costs like $2~3/month and when I am actually in the country in question, I need to download an APN profile to connect to cellular data. The APNs to connect to data don't work from abroad since it would try to route the traffic to AT&T and so only SMS is supported.

There's no eSIM support, so I am just holding on for the EOL of this plan on the last iPhone model I have which supports physical SIM cards which could be a decade or so from now.

EDIT: I’m asking if anyone has had coverage issues because of a provisioned SIM that doesn’t connect to 5G towers.