Q. if this cover will fit it? http://www.amazon.com/Talon-Phone-Samsung-Precedent-Prevail/dp/tech-data/B0055WMLEQ/ref=de_a_smtd OR if covers for the Samsung Precedent would fit the Proclaim? Can anyone help? Not all the cases show dimensions. I'm having trouble finding a case I like! Would this one fit? http://www.amazon.com/Flowers-Faceplate-Protector-Samsung-Straight/dp/B007YVLT30/ref=dp_return_1?ie=UTF8&n=2335752011&s=wireless
A. No;
iPhone 3GS on STRAIGHT TALK--- YAY OR NAY?
Q. I am currently a straight talk user, although I know the customer service is terrible the bill is cheaper than my previous carrier- Verizon. When I was with Verizon I had the iPhone 3gs and absolutely loved it. My younger sister has one she got off of eBay, unlocked, and activated it with page plus. NOW; MY QUESTION IS: Does anyone know if the iPhone works well with straight talk? I'm looking into getting one unlocked off eBay as well. But was told that if the original carrier of the iPhone effects the use of the phone once activated with straight talk. Any one familiar with the services? THANK YOU!!!!!
A. First, I'll help you with the customer service problem. All I want in exchange for this info is to please tell other straight talk users about it, because it's been so helpful:
Don't call the regular straight talk number. Call the Tracfone Florida headquarters. They own straight talk, are much nicer, a lot more helpful, and clearly speak English. And you will always talk with a real person. The number is 1-800-876-5753.
Now, your original question....
This is sticky. See, the sim cards straight talk used to offer were through at&t. Remember, the BYOP (bring your own phone) plan? You could bring in your unlocked at&t phone and get a sim from straight talk super cheap. But then, at&t got a stick up their butt about it, and told straight talk to drop the byop plan. And because straight talk has to balance between what users want and what the companies, that let straight talk use their towers, want. And between us (the users) and the companies, Straight talk will always try to please the company first. So the issue now is:
The sim cards are still available on eBay, but people are selling them VERY expensive now.
If you unlock your at&t phone, there has been several cases where at&t relocked the phone (again, refer back to the 'stick up their butt' part.) Now if you got a friend who insists that she unlocked her at&t phone and never had a problem, great for her, sure. But it has happened to people. What's the percentage of chance that it'll happen? i don't know. Is it worth it to you to try?
And those who've used the straight talk service with at&t towers have complained A LOT about data speed, throttling, and a data cap. Now, I have all these issues and mine (Samsung galaxy proclaim) uses Verizon towers. Straight talk won't say exactly what the soft data cap is, but it DOES exist, other straight talk users can vouch that with me (I've had my service shut off twice within two years of owning smartphones through them).
So you see, an unlocked at&t phone with straight talk can definitely run you into some problems (remember, CAN doesn't necessarily mean WILL, but.....). With a Verizon one, you can do something called 'flashing', a fairly complicated process that let's a Verizon phone use straight talk without a sim and requires a 'donor' phone. There's talk about how long this process lasts, whether it's permanent or reverts back at whatever random moment. Something to look into and research before getting someone to do this.
A prepaid cellphone, possibly straight talk?
Q. Where can I find cellphones with touch screens that I can buy a card to pay for monthly? Also, where can I find a complete list of straight talk phones? I looked on straight talk . com and they didn't have all of the cellphones they sell. Please help me out, I'm trying to buy a new phone because I have one right now that can't do much of anything. Any help will be appreciated ! Thank you :]
A. It sounds like you are looking for a smart phone - one that can run apps? If that's the case, Straight Talk is a pretty good option, but a lot of the answers to your question require more info from you. Such as the following:
What carrier do you currently use?
Do you have a contract, or are you on a prepaid plan like Tracfone, Virgin, Cricket?
How many minutes a month to you talk?
How many texts to you use on a month?
What do you want your phone to do? Do you want an excellent camera, large screen, small phone size, super fast running of apps?
Do you know which network you want, such as if only one has good coverage in your area (Verizon, AT&T, Spring, and T-Mobile are the most common if you are in the U.S., and the order listed is the *general* rule for best coverage, but it varies by local area)
How much can you afford to spend, both on the up-front cost of the phone and each month on service?
How technical are you - do you mind messing around with the phone a little bit to get it running on the network of your choice, or do you want to open the package, turn it on, and be ready to go?
Do you mind getting a used phone, or do you want a brand new one?
Well, I think that pretty much covers the questions that you should think about. I can probably help you out more if you answer these questions. Click on the prepaid phone guy link below and use the contact form to send me a message with your answers
If you just want a straight answer, my suggestion is to get either the LG Optimus zip, Motorola Defy XT, or Samsung Galaxy Proclaim android phones from Straight Talk. It will cost $45 a month, and uses the Verizon Network. There is a deal right now on a refurbished version of the Proclaim for just $60.
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