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With the Arrive coming out on Sprint soon, and the Trophy coming to Verizon, allegedly on the 24th, I'm wondering if it will be possible to get an Arrive to work on Verizon? Verizon's coverage in my area is far better than Sprint's, but I don't want the bottom of the barrel WP7 device, as I've heard the Trophy called. I have used the Mogul, the Touch Pro, and now the Touch Pro 2, and really like having that slide-out keyboard.
Any idea if getting Arrive to work on Verizon, or am I doomed to deal with Trophy?
Thanks,
Rich
No idea. The only WP7 device I've heard of for Verizon is the Trophy, like you stated.
You can get the Arrive on Sprint and roam on Verizon!
I am hoping that a few more WP7 devices are announced for both carriers at CTIA (March 22-24).
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No idea. The only WP7 device I've heard of for Verizon is the Trophy, like you stated.
You can get the Arrive on Sprint and roam on Verizon!
I am hoping that a few more WP7 devices are announced for both carriers at CTIA (March 22-24).
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Sprint has agreements with Verizon, when you roam on Sprint it is through Verizon's network and there is no extra charge.
You could get on the Sprint Everything Plus Data plan for $59.99, and pay another $10 for the premium data plan, and pay $69.99 for a new HTC Arrive.
Really.... :/
I had a Sprint Mogul when I moved to GA two years ago. The reception was PATHETIC. You used to see the commercials where someone would say something then drop the call, and it was totally awkward? Well, that happened to me. I was talking to a dear friend, and said, "I love you, Patty", and the call dropped, and I WOULD have continued, "you're one of the dearest friends I have." Of course she didn't hear the last part. I drove up and down the road desperately seeking a bar. JUST ONE BAR! I switched to Verizon and that problem went away.
So, I guess the question I have now is whether the switch to CDMA on Sprint is that recent? I wasn't aware that I could use a Sprint phone on a Verizon network, and due to my past experience I didn't check. If the answer is yes, then I believe I will be cancelling my Verizon contract when the Arrive arrives!
Hmmm... Only issue is that my VZW plan is unlimited data - TRULY unlimited - because I had it on an employee plan when I got it (and I'm not an employee of that company anymore). Is Sprint's plan TRULY unlimited?
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Really.... :/
I had a Sprint Mogul when I moved to GA two years ago. The reception was PATHETIC. You used to see the commercials where someone would say something then drop the call, and it was totally awkward? Well, that happened to me. I was talking to a dear friend, and said, "I love you, Patty", and the call dropped, and I WOULD have continued, "you're one of the dearest friends I have." Of course she didn't hear the last part. I drove up and down the road desperately seeking a bar. JUST ONE BAR! I switched to Verizon and that problem went away.
So, I guess the question I have now is whether the switch to CDMA on Sprint is that recent? I wasn't aware that I could use a Sprint phone on a Verizon network, and due to my past experience I didn't check. If the answer is yes, then I believe I will be cancelling my Verizon contract when the Arrive arrives!
Hmmm... Only issue is that my VZW plan is unlimited data - TRULY unlimited - because I had it on an employee plan when I got it (and I'm not an employee of that company anymore). Is Sprint's plan TRULY unlimited?
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Sprint unlimited really is unlimited, but if you read the fine print they reserve the right to terminate you if you get retarded on it, just like any other carrier. Check with a local Sprint store about the coverage/roaming issue. Most plans on Sprint now include free roaming nationwide, and I can't think of what other major carrier in the US has CDMA other than Verizon.
Don't! sign up for a plan through the store, you need to do it online through the Everythign Plus referral, and get the plan for $10 less than doing it in store. So you can bet a HTC Arrive and pay $59.99+$10 premium data = $69.99 for 500 anytime minutes to landlines, and unlimited any mobile any time, unlimited data, pictures, text, nights starting at 7pm, etc. etc. etc.
http://www.sprint.com/everythingplus
You will need a Sprint employee email address/pin. This is where Russ McGuire comes into play, he is Vice President of Strategy for Sprint. On his blog he invites everyone for the sprint offer.
http://mcguireslaw.com/
(under about on the right hand side he has his email address and pin for everyone to use freely/Legitimately)
Addendum: their fine print says they can terminate/stop service if you use too much data outside their network etc, so the roaming thing would apply here. Wouldn't hurt to check out if their coverage has improved in your area.
Very interesting - thanks so much for the info! I guess now I'm tossing up the pros and cons of going with that or going through wirefly and getting the phone for $50 - especially since my wife will get an arrive if it is $50, but she wont' get it if we have to pay $200 (after rebate). I'm looking at it like this:
From Wirefly:
2 phones $100
monthly rate $149
From Sprint:
1 phone $200 (plus whatever phone my wife ends up getting)
monthly rate $129
So, for $20 a month over 2 years, I would save a total of $480. At a $150 savings for each Arrive buying through wirefly, that takes the comparable savings down to 180. Given that my wife won't get an Arrive if we have to pay full price now (since we'll also have to pay early term fee for our current Verizon contract), She would probably go with a free phone, and I'd save more money, but she wouldn't have WP7 (which I want her to have).
You've given me much food for thought. Right now I'd say we're probably going to end up going with Wirefly, but I'm going to sit on the decision for a couple days to decide. Thank you.
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Very interesting - thanks so much for the info! I guess now I'm tossing up the pros and cons of going with that or going through wirefly and getting the phone for $50 - especially since my wife will get an arrive if it is $50, but she wont' get it if we have to pay $200 (after rebate). I'm looking at it like this:
From Wirefly:
2 phones $100
monthly rate $149
From Sprint:
1 phone $200 (plus whatever phone my wife ends up getting)
monthly rate $129
So, for $20 a month over 2 years, I would save a total of $480. At a $150 savings for each Arrive buying through wirefly, that takes the comparable savings down to 180. Given that my wife won't get an Arrive if we have to pay full price now (since we'll also have to pay early term fee for our current Verizon contract), She would probably go with a free phone, and I'd save more money, but she wouldn't have WP7 (which I want her to have).
You've given me much food for thought. Right now I'd say we're probably going to end up going with Wirefly, but I'm going to sit on the decision for a couple days to decide. Thank you.
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Let me further add to your thoughts, wirefly still may not be the best option.
If you sign up with Sprint and port your current number over to them from another carrier they will give you $125 credit for each smartphone.
http://www.sprint.com/landings/portcredit/
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Move your number to Sprint. Get $125.For a limited time only, activate a new Sprint smartphone and save.Just bring your number from another carrier to Sprint and activate a smartphone, like the Samsung Epic™ 4G, on a new line and we'll give you a $125 service credit. Not ready for a smartphone? We'll give you a $50 service credit when you port your number from another carrier and activate one of our other fabulous phones. Either way, you win.
$125 service credit per line for each smartphone
$50 service credit per line for other phones
How to get your service credit:
Find the perfect phone. Shop online now.
Transfer your eligible number to Sprint by 4/16/2011. Doing this online is easy – we'll ask you for your number when you checkout.
Within 72 hours of activating your phone and transferring your number from another carrier, register for the credit.
That's it! You can expect to see your service credit as a lump sum within the adjustment section of your invoice. The service credit will show up on the first or second invoice after you have been a Sprint customer for 60 days. It will be labeled as "Valued Customer Service Credit."
Visit this page if you have any questions about the status of your service credit and select “Where’s my credit?” Remember, the credit will not appear on your invoice until at least 60 days after activation.
Requires two-year Agreement.
This offer is available online, via Telesales and in participating Sprint Stores. Purchases from other retailers are not eligible for this credit.
Offer ends 4/16/2011. Available for consumer and individual-liable lines only. Requires port in from an active wireless line and mobile number that comes through the port process. Request for service credit must be made at www.sprint.com/switchoffer within 72 hours from the port in activation date or credit will be declined. New line must remain active with Sprint for 61 days to receive service credit. Smartphones are Blackberry, Android, Windows Mobile, Palm and Instinct Family of devices. All other phones are considered feature phones. Smartphones require activation on an Everything Plan with data with Premium Data add-on charge. Upgrades, replacements, and ports made between Sprint entities or providers associated with Sprint are excluded (i.e. Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, Common Cents Mobile and Assurance). Offers not available in all markets/retail locations. Other restrictions apply.
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Sooooo $400 for 2 Arrive's, minus $250 - $150 for 2.
Hope this further helps you.
Wow.... That's awesome.... Now I'm going to have to look and see if I can combine the everything plus with the port credit, and double check to make sure we can receive two $100 rebates if we buy two phones. Thanks!
hopmedic said:
Wow.... That's awesome.... Now I'm going to have to look and see if I can combine the everything plus with the port credit, and double check to make sure we can receive two $100 rebates if we buy two phones. Thanks!
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The port credit information was posted on the Everything Plus referral page after you logged in with the email and pin number. And the $100 refund credit is definately per phone regardless of how many you purchase.
The only thing you need to make sure of is that Sprint services your area well.
Hope I was able to help you save some money no matter what you decide, let me know what you finally end up doing. I am picking up 2 Arrives on Sunday (for wife and I).
Credit Union Discounts
For those who go/have gone through wirefly for the 50 dollar deal (which I did), since we can't sign up for the Referral Program, the next best option to still get 10% knocked off your bill is to get a discount through any affiliated credit union (of which, there are TONS). Long-term, for 1 phone, Getting the port credit and Referral discount probably works out better, but I couldn't justify spending 300 up front for the phone, waiting x number of weeks for the rebate etc..
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you can always....swap esns if your willing to get your hands dirty *cough* It works great *cough*
Halabeaster, I've never put a non-standard rom on a phone, but if it's safe, I'm willing to try. For the moment, I'm on Sprint, but not sure I'm happy with the coverage... Got 3 1/2 weeks left or so to decide. I am a developer, but not very experienced. How difficult is it?
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Sprint unlimited really is unlimited, but if you read the fine print they reserve the right to terminate you if you get retarded on it, just like any other carrier. Check with a local Sprint store about the coverage/roaming issue. Most plans on Sprint now include free roaming nationwide, and I can't think of what other major carrier in the US has CDMA other than Verizon.
Don't! sign up for a plan through the store, you need to do it online through the Everythign Plus referral, and get the plan for $10 less than doing it in store. So you can bet a HTC Arrive and pay $59.99+$10 premium data = $69.99 for 500 anytime minutes to landlines, and unlimited any mobile any time, unlimited data, pictures, text, nights starting at 7pm, etc. etc. etc.
You will need a Sprint employee email address/pin. This is where Russ McGuire comes into play, he is Vice President of Strategy for Sprint. On his blog he invites everyone for the sprint offer.
(under about on the right hand side he has his email address and pin for everyone to use freely/Legitimately)
Addendum: their fine print says they can terminate/stop service if you use too much data outside their network etc, so the roaming thing would apply here. Wouldn't hurt to check out if their coverage has improved in your area.
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Question, can you jump on this if you're an existing customer?
I just got my HTC Arrive on the Verizon Wireless network via Page Plus Cellular thanks to this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13205205&postcount=9
I replaced my well used Touch Pro 2 with an Arrive because I was waiting for Windows Phone 7 and Netflix capabilty. I'm not a heavy phone data user because I have Wi-Fi everywhere I go.
So far I was able to get the talk and text working for my unlimited plan but haven't hammered out the rest of the data settings. Might have to wait for a Verizon Trophy to come out so that I can try to mirror the settings. This method is technically on Verizon so 95% of the service is the same at a much better price. I need mainly lots and lots of Talk/Text with NO data plan fees.
I actually bought my 2 phones from Amazon Wireless. Both were upgrades for non-primary lines on a family plan (Everything Data 3000) and AW had the best deal on the devices I could find anywhere, $150. The deal got even better now though, $99 for upgraders and free for new users.
dtrush said:
I just got my HTC Arrive on the Verizon Wireless network via Page Plus Cellular thanks to this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13205205&postcount=9
I replaced my well used Touch Pro 2 with an Arrive because I was waiting for Windows Phone 7 and Netflix capabilty. I'm not a heavy phone data user because I have Wi-Fi everywhere I go.
So far I was able to get the talk and text working for my unlimited plan but haven't hammered out the rest of the data settings. Might have to wait for a Verizon Trophy to come out so that I can try to mirror the settings. This method is technically on Verizon so 95% of the service is the same at a much better price. I need mainly lots and lots of Talk/Text with NO data plan fees.
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What does or does not work? Do apps go to your bill?
No one else has made progress with the Arrive on Verizon. I was looking for a replacement for my TP2, and I really do not want to change carriers.
Does anyone have any more details on how the e-sim will be implemented.
If it means I have to take out another contract them I'm not interested.
However, if it can be linked to my existing contract without incurring any additional fee then I will be interested.
Once the e-sim has connected to the network perhaps it de-activates the phone sim? Presumably, they can both be active?
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Does anyone have any more details on how the e-sim will be implemented.
If it means I have to take out another contract them I'm not interested.
However, if it can be linked to my existing contract without incurring any additional fee then I will be interested.
Once the e-sim has connected to the network perhaps it de-activates the phone sim? Presumably, they can both be active?
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With the gear s you had to add another line to your account. For Verizon it was $5 a month. You get a new phone number for the watch. The watch cost $399 off contract and $349 on contract. None of this has anything to do with the e sim. My understanding is its a smaller sim card with no ability to remove. Which is the reason why it is waterproof. I would prefer the waterproof over being able to remove it but that's just me. Some disagree.
Hope this helps
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tmn0004676 said:
Does anyone have any more details on how the e-sim will be implemented.
If it means I have to take out another contract them I'm not interested.
However, if it can be linked to my existing contract without incurring any additional fee then I will be interested.
Once the e-sim has connected to the network perhaps it de-activates the phone sim? Presumably, they can both be active?
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Just Google "e-sim", that's what I did . That will quickly answer your main questions, nothing really specific to Gear S2.
With Tmobile, another wearable line is just $5, so it is a nobrainer to either keep /get another Gear S line or disolve it!
tmn0004676 said:
Does anyone have any more details on how the e-sim will be implemented.
If it means I have to take out another contract them I'm not interested.
However, if it can be linked to my existing contract without incurring any additional fee then I will be interested.
Once the e-sim has connected to the network perhaps it de-activates the phone sim? Presumably, they can both be active?
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So you want 3g (cell service) watch but not to pay any monthly service charges to your phone care provider......... LOL
The way it works is its an add on to your contract for another device. Same as the galaxy gear s.
It's up to your carrier to provide the extra cost for another sim or device. Usually its 5-10 a month but again that depends on your carrier.
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So you want 3g (cell service) watch but not to pay any monthly service charges to your phone care provider......... LOL
The way it works is its an add on to your contract for another device. Same as the galaxy gear s.
It's up to your carrier to provide the extra cost for another sim or device. Usually its 5-10 a month but again that depends on your carrier.
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Nothing to "LOL" here. I have a phone and a phone number. I buy a 3G enabled smartwatch. I need the flexibility to step out of my house with just the smartwatch and expect to receive my phone calls on the watch. If manufacturers/operators are trying to sell a smartwatch, which is a secondary device to complement your phone, and expect me to buy a new contract with a new number, no matter what the price is; and you are gullible enough to fall for that - then yeah, LOL!
Update - Well looks like AT&T saved you from getting ripped off - www(dot)wareable(dot)com/smartwatches/att-announces-numbersync-for-gear-s2-watch-urbane-2-1894
That was common sense; how easy it is to LOL!
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Nothing to "LOL" here. I have a phone and a phone number. I buy a 3G enabled smartwatch. I need the flexibility to step out of my house with just the smartwatch and expect to receive my phone calls on the watch. If manufacturers/operators are trying to sell a smartwatch, which is a secondary device to complement your phone, and expect me to buy a new contract with a new number, no matter what the price is; and you are gullible enough to fall for that - then yeah, LOL!
Update - Well looks like AT&T saved you from getting ripped off - www(dot)wareable(dot)com/smartwatches/att-announces-numbersync-for-gear-s2-watch-urbane-2-1894
That was common sense; how easy it is to LOL!
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You still need a contract to get NumberSync to work. Note that the article you linked mentions "connected" devices.
Numbersync still means each device has its own number, but the 'server' side connects the two like call/text fowarding.
A device on a network uses resources, why shouldn't a company reclaim the cost of those resources?
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You still need a contract to get NumberSync to work. Note that the article you linked mentions "connected" devices.
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Numbersync still means each device has its own number, but the 'server' side connects the two like call/text fowarding.
A device on a network uses resources, why shouldn't a company reclaim the cost of those resources?
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That cost should already be built into the monthly plan. If I am paying $60 per month for unlimited talk and text and say 5GB data, I shouldn't have to pay again for another device. But that is how it is in USA with their "device access charge". It's ridiculous for some parts of the world.
In India for example your number/plan is tied only to the SIM card and you are free to switch between devices. My idea of using a smartwatch like LG Urbane 2 is to connect it with my phone using Bluetooth when I am carrying both devices with me; and when I want to leave my phone home, then move the SIM card from my phone to the smartwatch and step out. But that I cannot do in USA unfortunately without adding another line.
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That cost should already be built into the monthly plan. If I am paying $60 per month for unlimited talk and text and say 5GB data, I shouldn't have to pay again for another device. But that is how it is in USA with their "device access charge". It's ridiculous for some parts of the world.
In India for example your number/plan is tied only to the SIM card and you are free to switch between devices. My idea of using a smartwatch like LG Urbane 2 is to connect it with my phone using Bluetooth when I am carrying both devices with me; and when I want to leave my phone home, then move the SIM card from my phone to the smartwatch and step out. But that I cannot do in USA unfortunately without adding another line.
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Adding a line is not the same as having one line.
One line:
One SIM card, has the ability to only make calls, text, and data from one device at a time. One SIM means one number.
Add a line:
Two SIMS (the watches is embedded). Each can act individually, has two numbers (watch number is hidden and using some back end software AT&T links the phones number with the watch's).
If you want to use one SIM you have to find a watch that you can change out the SIM. The original gear S could. If you really wanted you could swap the Sim out when you left your phone at home, but you wouldn't get notifications from things like what's appwhatsapp since the watch didn't have the app.
Verizon charges $5 for a watch to connect to your plan, that's reasonable to me. $10- $15 is a bit high but not something I would say is ridiculous. If you don't want to pay the price then the service isn't worth it to you and a Bluetooth device might be better.
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I'm interested in an answer to the same question but for a different reason. I want to send a Gear S2 3G to my 10 years old brother back in Jordan. Cell service providers over there never heard of e-sims. The only sell sim cards. My brother does not want to carry a phone in addition to the watch fearing losing it.
Is there a way where my parents can buy a regular sim then program its info into the e-sim of the Gear S2. Please let me know if someone managed to do that.
Can someone on a mobile share plan please mention what the monthly cost for an S2 connected to your plan is? AT&T's website is incredibly cryptic about this. FAQ says:
What’s the cost to use NumberSync for wearables?
There’s no additional cost beyond that of the wireless rate plans for your wearable device and smartphone. Note that data rates, rather than messaging rates, apply when you use NumberSync to send and receive text messages.
Not sure what that means. Is it free? Is it $10 extra/month? Getting a straight answer seems to be cloaked in ambiguity. Why aren't they just upfront like "putting this cellular capable wearable on your account will cost you an extra $10/month every month."
EDIT: nevermind, I see it now. $10/month. Nah, not worth paying $240 over 2 years to me. I thought with the numbersync feature, it would have been free since it re-uses your existing number (i.e. no need to occupy a new second number). Oh well.
I called At&t about this. The lady told me that with the 15gb mobile share plan that I have now, the watch's line will cost $15 a month. I told her that I'm planning on going to a 2gb a month plan next billing cycle and she said that the price for the watch will go up to $20 a month. That is ridiculous. Plus the 3g watch is over a 1/2" thick. I'll just get the Bluetooth only version.
I have the Gear S2 3G on AT&T, and I had the LG Watch Urbane 2 before that. The watch plan costs $10/month, but after the administrative and government fees, it's $15.18/month. It's very similar in cost to a tablet plan.
Honestly, I don't use the standalone features of the watch very much, so I'm thinking of canceling the plan. I bought the watch off-contract for $299, and I think it is great. However, it is rarely unpaired from my phone via Bluetooth, so the extra 3G plan just seems like a waste. I would probably use the standalone features more often if Samsung allowed the watch to be paired to a tablet. I have a Samsung Tab S2 with voice capability, so it would be nice to dump the phone and just use my tablet and watch all the time.
If you can get out of contract tmobile advertises it for five more dollars a month.
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If you can get out of contract tmobile advertises it for five more dollars a month.
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Tmobile has it for $5 a month if you have their service for their phones. I am with Sprint so I pay Tmobie $15 a month for my gear s2's plan.
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wow, even my verizon plan, who is always stupid expensive was only 5 bucks more a month.
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wow, even my verizon plan, who is always stupid expensive was only 5 bucks more a month.
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Its just because I don't have anything with tmobile but the watch. I'm not worried about it.
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Its just because I don't have anything with tmobile but the watch. I'm not worried about it.
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Can you mix carriers? What I mean is....will the number forwarding features and auto switching to 3g mode work if you use say a Verizon Phone with a T Mobile Gear S2?
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Can you mix carriers? What I mean is....will the number forwarding features and auto switching to 3g mode work if you use say a Verizon Phone with a T Mobile Gear S2?
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It works for me with a Sprint phone and a Tmobile watch.
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Will Sprint offer the S3 Frontier with LTE?
I am looking for the same answer...
No
Just heard from Sprint Customer Service - the answer was a definite NO - baffles me why they are passing again
So lame. They're the only carrier that didn't have a 3G plan for the S2, also.
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So lame. They're the only carrier that didn't have a 3G plan for the S2, also.
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The network has to be able to support the same sim in multiple areas I assume.
Looks like I'll get the Tmobile version then
They're apparently planning to offer it with or without the LTE. I just found this:
https://m.sprint.com/shop/mobile/shop/accessory/ao/accessory_details.jsp?accSKU=108000031
It's an S3 band. It's marked as sold out but it's an indication that they plan to sell the S3. We'll have to see whether they'll support LTE.
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They're apparently planning to offer it with or without the LTE. I just found this:
https://m.sprint.com/shop/mobile/shop/accessory/ao/accessory_details.jsp?accSKU=108000031
It's an S3 band. It's marked as sold out but it's an indication that they plan to sell the S3. We'll have to see whether they'll support LTE.
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All i want is a answer from Sprint yes or no...
Too late, I already ordered the S3 on Tmobile
I'm with VZW and went with the S3 on T-Mobile. $20 unlimited everything wearable plan. I would have paid more on VZW since I still have unlimited data and could not share the data. Happy so far. Seamless connection, call forwarding etc. Paying half of what I would have paid with VZW. I'm glad VZW wasn't on board for the launch or I would have missed out on saving a lot of cash.
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I'm with VZW and went with the S3 on T-Mobile. $20 unlimited everything wearable plan. I would have paid more on VZW since I still have unlimited data and could not share the data. Happy so far. Seamless connection, call forwarding etc. Paying half of what I would have paid with VZW. I'm glad VZW wasn't on board for the launch or I would have missed out on saving a lot of cash.
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I called Verizon and they told me it's only $5 more a month to have the watch on my plan and I have unlimited data as well...
I was in the Sprint store upgrading to a Galaxy s7 and asked the rep if they were getting the Gear s3. He said yes, and showed me the press release on his terminal. Also, there is a dummy Gear s3 Frontier (no classic model) on display by the Samsung phones. The question he didnt know, is whether it will be the 4g stand alone model. Fingers crossed.
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I called Verizon and they told me it's only $5 more a month to have the watch on my plan and I have unlimited data as well...
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Whoever you spoke to is wrong. That would be correct if you had a regular shared data plan. They won't let you share if you still have UDP. I had an S2 3G and had to pay $35 for the line.
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Whoever you spoke to is wrong. That would be correct if you had a regular shared data plan. They won't let you share if you still have UDP. I had an S2 3G and had to pay $35 for the line.
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You are correct, I just called. I assumed the first caller would have looked at my account before rattling off a number. The person I talked to now was saying the same until I specifically said I have unlimited data, then they told me $35/Mo for unlimited talk, text, and 2gb of data...
I plan on waiting for a little while ( a couple of months) to ensure these watches are not exploding or smoking on my wrists... Then it's either Sprint offers the Gear S3 or move to Verizon !! What the #ell Sprint !?
Someone on android central said they saw one at a sprint store. The lte version. I havnt had a time to look myself
its annoying that no one is saying either way. Oh.. we have great deals. "do you have the s3? they suggest you call their customer service. i did and the response i got was they had the s3. but not the lte version. i could go buy at&t or verizon and use it on the sprint network.
i was like.. do you really think that will work. he was like maybe.
i was done. damn idiots. i would rather you say you don't know then give bad advice.
hope the say something..
For the individuals who both the Gear S3 on T Mobile or AT&T, did you switched carriers to get the watch or will they sell it without getting an actual phone plan?
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For the individuals who both the Gear S3 on T Mobile or AT&T, did you switched carriers to get the watch or will they sell it without getting an actual phone plan?
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if you don't get the phone plan then you were probably better off getting the bluetooth on sale this past weekend.
right?
i am not always near my phone.. (95% of the time i am) but for that 5% away i would like the same service. is it worth 35.00. (or and if sprint offers) is another question.
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For the individuals who both the Gear S3 on T Mobile or AT&T, did you switched carriers to get the watch or will they sell it without getting an actual phone plan?
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I'm on Verizon and went to T-Mobile to purchase the watch for myself. Told them it was for a friend as a gift, I still had to make a plan supposedly because they can't sell it outright. Either that or the guy selling it wanted commission for my purchase. The plan just for the watch is $15-20 through T-Mobile alone if you pay full price for it. Verizon wanted $35 because I'm still on unlimited data.
I pre ordered this watch from Best Buy and bought the Frontier version thinking it would come with LTE. I was just looking and Best Buy says the Frontier watch I ordered doesn't have LTE. Are there two versions of the Frontier watch? I have searched the web and most articles say if you get the Frontier model, you get LTE. Who is telling the truth?
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I pre ordered this watch from Best Buy and bought the Frontier version thinking it would come with LTE. I was just looking and Best Buy says the Frontier watch I ordered doesn't have LTE. Are there two versions of the Frontier watch? I have searched the web and most articles say if you get the Frontier model, you get LTE. Who is telling the truth?
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They probably just copied the description for both watches. Best Buy can't be relied on for anything.
I believe there are going to be Classic and Frontier BT versions for sale from standard retailers. My understanding is that the LTE versions (at least in the US) are going to have the exclusive on the Frontier with LTE, at least for a while before Best Buy, Amazon and others get to sell it.
The rumor I have heard is that the Frontier will utilize e-sims. Since no Canadian retailer has the ability to support this, we won't be able to get an LTE connected S3.
I just wish Samsung would stop being so secret about how the LTE will work on the watch. They are so disconnected with their customer lately!
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The rumor I have heard is that the Frontier will utilize e-sims. Since no Canadian retailer has the ability to support this, we won't be able to get an LTE connected S3.
I just wish Samsung would stop being so secret about how the LTE will work on the watch. They are so disconnected with their customer lately!
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I've been trying to find out why Canada isn't getting the LTE version of the frontier. Spoke with Samsung, Best Buy and Rogers and they couldn't tell me jack ****. I'm a little disappointed that people in Canada won't be able to use the LTE version because that's what I've been planning to get since the watches were announced on August 31st. But I'm also wondering...for the people that use smartwatches in the US do they need a separate plan to use 3G/4G? If so and you have to pay extra for that then forget that i'll just use bluetooth. Now I'm wondering since I can't get the LTE version in Canada....Classic or Frontier...
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I've been trying to find out why Canada isn't getting the LTE version of the frontier. Spoke with Samsung, Best Buy and Rogers and they couldn't tell me jack ****. I'm a little disappointed that people in Canada won't be able to use the LTE version because that's what I've been planning to get since the watches were announced on August 31st. But I'm also wondering...for the people that use smartwatches in the US do they need a separate plan to use 3G/4G? If so and you have to pay extra for that then forget that i'll just use bluetooth. Now I'm wondering since I can't get the LTE version in Canada....Classic or Frontier...
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Verizon's plans allow you to put multiple devices on a single data plan. For example, I have my wife's iPhone, my S7 Edge, and a JetPack (mifi) under my 10GB plan. Since I rarely use the JetPack now, I'll probably swap it for the LTE Frontier on the plan, so I'll net out $10 a month for the Frontier. I only use the JetPack when I travel for business, so I can switch between it and the Frontier without too much hassle through VZW's customer portal.
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Verizon's plans allow you to put multiple devices on a single data plan. For example, I have my wife's iPhone, my S7 Edge, and a JetPack (mifi) under my 10GB plan. Since I rarely use the JetPack now, I'll probably swap it for the LTE Frontier on the plan, so I'll net out $10 a month for the Frontier. I only use the JetPack when I travel for business, so I can switch between it and the Frontier without too much hassle through VZW's customer portal.
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I contacted Verizon regarding the watch and it's "plan" and they told me that it's just $5 a month extra to the phone bill and that it will be tied to the same exact plan as the phone number associated with it.
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I've been trying to find out why Canada isn't getting the LTE version of the frontier. Spoke with Samsung, Best Buy and Rogers and they couldn't tell me jack ****. I'm a little disappointed that people in Canada won't be able to use the LTE version because that's what I've been planning to get since the watches were announced on August 31st. But I'm also wondering...for the people that use smartwatches in the US do they need a separate plan to use 3G/4G? If so and you have to pay extra for that then forget that i'll just use bluetooth. Now I'm wondering since I can't get the LTE version in Canada....Classic or Frontier...[/Q]
I suspect that the Frontier and Frontier LTE watches are the same watch but the LTE version has an extra piece of firmware in order to handle the e-sim functions. It will be interesting if we find you can load the LTE firmware version onto the non-LTE version. That would explain why the two watches are the same price, it doesn't cost them anything extra to make one vs the other.
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orlans21 said:
I've been trying to find out why Canada isn't getting the LTE version of the frontier. Spoke with Samsung, Best Buy and Rogers and they couldn't tell me jack ****. I'm a little disappointed that people in Canada won't be able to use the LTE version because that's what I've been planning to get since the watches were announced on August 31st. But I'm also wondering...for the people that use smartwatches in the US do they need a separate plan to use 3G/4G? If so and you have to pay extra for that then forget that i'll just use bluetooth. Now I'm wondering since I can't get the LTE version in Canada....Classic or Frontier...[/Q]
I suspect that the Frontier and Frontier LTE watches are the same watch but the LTE version has an extra piece of firmware in order to handle the e-sim functions. It will be interesting if we find you can load the LTE firmware version onto the non-LTE version. That would explain why the two watches are the same price, it doesn't cost them anything extra to make one vs the other.
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Actuall in the U.S, for AT&T it doesn't not need an extra plan. But it requires a post-paid plan that lets your smart watch share the data with your phone plan and use numbersync for them to have the same numbers. The only extra thing cost is the the device you add into the plan, a phone costs 20 bucks and a smart watch costs 10 bucks monthly.
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I suspect that the Frontier and Frontier LTE watches are the same watch but the LTE version has an extra piece of firmware in order to handle the e-sim functions. It will be interesting if we find you can load the LTE firmware version onto the non-LTE version. That would explain why the two watches are the same price, it doesn't cost them anything extra to make one vs the other.
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So far, it appears as though the LTE version (at least as offered by AT&T) is selling for $50 more than the non-LTE version. Both are now available for pre-order on the Samsung website, but the LTE model is through AT&T.
I'm on Verizon, trying my hardest to be patient ...
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I'm on Verizon, trying my hardest to be patient ...
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I'm in the same boat as you. I thought all variants would be available for preorder today. Samsung proved me wrong...
Does anyone know if the same LTE model can be used across all telecoms? Even though it says ATT can it be used on Verizon LTE?