Arrrrgh. Micro sims and straight talk......

[jweimn]

I have a couple questions also...how long does it take to get a nexus now and do they bill u when they ship it or when u check out??? Thanks guys.

An automatic hold is placed on your account which I believe after three days is lifted. Then once the phone is shipped they charge the account.

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[Tall Mike 2145]

This article somewhat touches on this issue.

How to set up the right APN on your Nexus 4 | Android Central

I know I've also seen an article (written? Youtube video?) that demonstrates switching between AT&T's and T-Mo's networks when using StraightTalk.

 

[rhea]

To paul:

I don't understand why on the straight talk site - sim cards - enter unlocked gsm phone - enter zip - it then shows the piece I referenced before about not being for straight talk??? Its on the ST website? How else do u get the sim?

Is that different to a new activation sim kit? ( the ones out of stock)


;(


the micro sim activation on (Walmart web site) ST for t mob, isn't for ST? What am I missing?

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Do you want T-Mobile or Straight Talk? It seems you wanted the $30. T-Mobile plan. When I had that, I had to order the sim (BYOD) from T-Mobile online. Although I was supposed to be able to activate it online, I had to call. During that call, I had to inform the CSA (who was very nice) that my purchase (buy from Walmart OR T-Mobile online) did qualify for the $30. 100min/5GB plan. You can also purchase a phone from T-Mobile at Walmart and qualify for that $30. plan. Unfortunately, T-Mobile coverage didn't work for me.
That's what you seem to be missing from T-Mobile.

As far as Straight Talk goes, it sells service on either AT&T or T-Mobile, but you're missing the fact that it's totally messed up right now. No AT&T (micro or mini) sims are available from them. If Walmart/walmart.com still has any, you can get one and it is supposed to activate without a problem. AFAIK, Straight Talk never sold micro sims for T-Mobile, but you can get a mini sim and cut it down for your Nexus 4. If you want T-Mobile service, you might look into Simple Mobile. When I needed a T-Mobile micro sim to get data and MMS working on our iphones, I bought a Simple Mobile sim for $1. (free shipping) from ebay. I've been on ST for over 9 months and it works for us (3 AT&T and 1 T-Mobile in a high speed area). However, since ST has never been known for being up-front about much of anything except for their price, and is being particularly silent over its current connection/disconnection with AT&T, this might not be the best time to join up.

 

[waxwabbit]

Thanks for the input.........

I am going to try out both services ( ST with AT T) and $30 TMOB

Ive ordered two N4's, for my wife and I.

I have the micro SIM from the TMOB store, so when I eventually get my phone I can activate by web or phone (sounds like I should go the phone route from what you are saying)

I also have the $45 ST card, but with no AT T sim........and I just saw them on ebay YIKES $$$$$$$$$

I may call around my local Walmarts and see if anyone has them .....





Once again, many thanks



Lee

 

[waxwabbit]

Haha

Got my phone today

Cant use the micro sim I got from the TMOB store though, as I dont have an activation code - argggghhhh

Sure is a pretty phone

Be nice when I can use it fully.

Hope fully TMOB $30 deal and coverage is going to be up to the task!

 

[MelissaRayneAngelove]

Straight Talk doesn't sell micro sim cards at all. They only sell mini sims for iphone and the standard cards. That really bites cause 99% of all androids (in my case a hybrid Note II) use micro sim cards. Plus dont plan on going to walmart.com for your micro sim either. They have been out of stock for over a 3 weeks now. Heres the real disappointment, only 8 Wal-Marts in the US carry micro sim cards in store. Georgia, Arizona, Texas, Pennsylvania, ect. I have investigated this issue thoroughly with no ending result. So I have this awesome Galaxy Hybrid phone that I can only use on wifi. I don't do ebay cause they usually want to be paid through PayPal which I dont like. So if anyone has any additional info that would be great.