So you're saying Facetime works with Straight Talk? It must not take long before you get to ST's infamous 2GB unlimited cutoff.
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iPhone 5 works with Straight Talk!
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So you're saying Facetime works with Straight Talk? It must not take long before you get to ST's infamous 2GB unlimited cutoff.
No problems whatsoever. FaceTime works over celluar just fine. Don't really send MMS to anyone without IMessage so haven't tested that but many people here are saying its possible to find the correct settings.
Once again for the people who are incorrectly giving info for the people in the know the Verizon iPhones are all unlocked and work on CDMA and GSM.
For cutting down the micro sim I would buy a sim cutter off amazon for around ten bucks.
You could like me try cutting it down by hand but there is always a risk of ruining it:
Got the Sim direct from Straight Talk , most Walmarts don't sell the SIM just the airtime.
Verizon Iphone 4s with straight talk?
I couldn't find a definate answer in any of the posts above. Does anyone know if I can use a Verizon Iphone 4s with straight talk? My father gave me his and I'm already a ST client. He doesn't want me to sell it for an AT&T iphone. PLEASE tell me there is a way to use this phone with ST. Thanks!
I couldn't find a definate answer in any of the posts above. Does anyone know if I can use a Verizon Iphone 4s with straight talk? My father gave me his and I'm already a ST client. He doesn't want me to sell it for an AT&T iphone. PLEASE tell me there is a way to use this phone with ST. Thanks!
If you have an att iPhone, it doesnt matter if its unlocked or not. the ST will work in it. This is because the ST is a att.mvno. all you have to do from there is either go to http://www.unlockit.co.nz or do the hot swap and go. No need to pay extra to have the phone unlocked when an att iphone will work with a ST sim with no problem. My iPhone 4 is not unlocked and im on straight talk with everything working.
What $25 plan do you have with ATT? I thought $50 with Sprint was the cheapest there was... does your plan have 4G, even if the data is limited?
Anything you'd share as to where you got the plan, I'd appreciate it. I have an ATT 4s, and would go buy a retail full price iPhone 5 if it would get me 4G speeds.
Thanks in advance!
internet speed
Are only getting any higher than 3G spped with Straight Talk?
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I purchased a 64gig Verizon Iphone 5 from somebody off Craigslist (800 dollars)
and cut the Straight talk micro sim down by hand with scissors using the another nano as a template and help from the internet and i have everything working perfectly. Imessage, Facetime etc all ok.
The sim fits if you cut correctly, it doesnt need to be made thinner. It will fit.
Great to be able to use the Iphone 5 with Straight talk. No LTE of course but i dont care about that, for me 3G is fast enough.
The Verizon Iphone is the one you should all get as they have made theres fully unlocked even under contract.
If you guys or girls have any questions would be glad to help.
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Used unlockit.nz for the APN settings.
Are only getting any higher than 3G spped with Straight Talk?
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Yes you can, the iPhone 5 that they sell is a Verizon Phone and its unlocked and you can use it with any nano sim.
That plan has no data included for $25, but data can be added. More details @ http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/plans/prepaidplans.html
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Straight Talk has no LTE. The do have the slower HSPA+ 4G.
I don't get why people spend that much on a phone and then use a crapy service like straight talk haha it's really only saving you 2/300 $ over the 2 years, maybe I'm crazy but I'd never pay over $500 for a phone especially from Craigslist! Let alone 1100!! I'd rather get a MacBook lol
Contract vs no contract IPhone 5 costs
Lets do the math. First we start with Verizon. Other contract carriers are about the same. 32 gig IPhone 5.
Phone Cost: $299.00
Monthly Cost: $100.00
Contract Term: 24 Months.
299+(100*24)=299+2400=$2699 for two years.
Now we do Straight Talk, same length of service.
Phone Cost: $749.00
Monthly Cost: $45.00
Service Length: 24 Months
749+(45*24)=749+1080=$1829 for two years.
The net difference in cost for two years is $870.00. That is more than the cost of brand new 64 gig IPhone 5. Using a contract you are effectively paying more than twice what the phone is worth even though the initial cost of the phone was less. That is pure profit to the provider. Your claim of "2/300 $ over the 2 years" is way off the mark. Maybe you are crazy
Lets do the math. First we start with Verizon. Other contract carriers are about the same. 32 gig IPhone 5.
Phone Cost: $299.00
Monthly Cost: $100.00
Contract Term: 24 Months.
299+(100*24)=299+2400=$2699 for two years.
Now we do Straight Talk, same length of service.
Phone Cost: $749.00
Monthly Cost: $45.00
Service Length: 24 Months
749+(45*24)=749+1080=$1829 for two years.
The net difference in cost for two years is $870.00. That is more than the cost of brand new 64 gig IPhone 5. Using a contract you are effectively paying more than twice what the phone is worth even though the initial cost of the phone was less. That is pure profit to the provider. Your claim of "2/300 $ over the 2 years" is way off the mark. Maybe you are crazy
Getting Straight Talk to run on an iPhone 4S
Step by step:
http://www.ifans.com/forums/threads...k-to-work-on-the-iphone-4s-with-ios-6.392508/
Step by step:
http://www.ifans.com/forums/threads...k-to-work-on-the-iphone-4s-with-ios-6.392508/
Straight talk says LTE works....???
So I have been thinking about making the transition from AT&T to Straight Talk so I called up straight talk to ask about the coverage and ask about LTE. I was told by thier "iphone specialist" that if you have coverage in your area for LTE then the phone will have LTE support/connection on Straight Talk. Have I been lied too???
So I have been thinking about making the transition from AT&T to Straight Talk so I called up straight talk to ask about the coverage and ask about LTE. I was told by thier "iphone specialist" that if you have coverage in your area for LTE then the phone will have LTE support/connection on Straight Talk. Have I been lied too???
So I have been thinking about making the transition from AT&T to Straight Talk so I called up straight talk to ask about the coverage and ask about LTE. I was told by thier "iphone specialist" that if you have coverage in your area for LTE then the phone will have LTE support/connection on Straight Talk. Have I been lied too???
For the AT&T Straight Talk service, you get HSPA+, but not LTE. The rep might have been talking about the T-Mobile Straight Talk service, as they no longer sell AT&T SIMs. I'm not sure if T-Mobile service includes LTE or if it's also limited to HSPA+.
I am about to buy an AT&T IPHONE 5
Im about to buy an iphone 5 from a girl with the intentions on using it with straight talk.....was told i would just have to buy the sim card 14.99 plus the 45 unlmtd plan from straight talk pop it in and use it....is that coreect.....and how would i know if it was unlocked from att or not please help and be detailed about to spend 300 adn then another 65 with straight talk need alll the help i can get.....
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How would i even use it
Im about to buy an iphone 5 from a girl with the intentions on using it with straight talk.....was told i would just have to buy the sim card 14.99 plus the 45 unlmtd plan from straight talk pop it in and use it....is that coreect.....and how would i know if it was unlocked from att or not please help and be detailed about to spend 300 adn then another 65 with straight talk need alll the help i can get.....
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How would i even use it
100% completely lost
I have an old, ancient, regular cell phone. My wife and I are looking into Smart Phones. Basically, it's down to the Galaxy and the Iphone. We are also debating on going with Straight Talk for the Iphone. Can someone give me some sort of info and or guidance. Also, can I get some sort of guide of all these abbreviations everyone is using on here? Like LTE or CDMA EV-DO. Im totally clueless with all of this. Also, what does it mean having the phone unlocked and what are the benefits?? Thanks to everyone in advance
I have an old, ancient, regular cell phone. My wife and I are looking into Smart Phones. Basically, it's down to the Galaxy and the Iphone. We are also debating on going with Straight Talk for the Iphone. Can someone give me some sort of info and or guidance. Also, can I get some sort of guide of all these abbreviations everyone is using on here? Like LTE or CDMA EV-DO. Im totally clueless with all of this. Also, what does it mean having the phone unlocked and what are the benefits?? Thanks to everyone in advance
HELP.. Here is my situation..
I have worked for VZW yeah support for 6 years and left to be a stay at home mom. So no more unlimited grandfathered plan or 50% off. So we moved our iphone 5's over to TMobile.. Easy move, their sims work flawlessly and we have service it just sucks in our area ! .....
So I call straight talk and have been told by 6 people Verizon iphone 5s aren't unlocked and don't take sims... Idiots!!!!
My question is .. Since tmobile sucks here is my best best to get the AT&T sim and cut it down and then manually enter these settings I keep seeing. And if so I assume I just use my old sim as a template? Can I use regular scissors?
Once I get the sim instAlled will walmart port my number after I buy the plan card?
Ppppplease email me responses at tsaandrade@gmail.com if you don't mind
I have worked for VZW yeah support for 6 years and left to be a stay at home mom. So no more unlimited grandfathered plan or 50% off
. So we moved our iphone 5's over to TMobile.. Easy move, their sims work flawlessly and we have service it just sucks in our area ! .....So I call straight talk and have been told by 6 people Verizon iphone 5s aren't unlocked and don't take sims... Idiots!!!!
My question is .. Since tmobile sucks here is my best best to get the AT&T sim and cut it down and then manually enter these settings I keep seeing. And if so I assume I just use my old sim as a template? Can I use regular scissors?
Once I get the sim instAlled will walmart port my number after I buy the plan card?
Ppppplease email me responses at tsaandrade@gmail.com if you don't mind
I have a sprint iphone 5, could i transfer it to straight talk because i am paying $130 for exactly the same perks as at straight talk for $45.
Unlocking AT&T for Straight Talk
Bought an AT&T iphone5 for straight talk. I've cut down the standard sim card with a sim card cutter and that's working great. However, now i'm learning that I DO have to have an unlocked phone for service to work. I read several places before I didn't have to have an unlocked phone, but it's looking like it MUST be unlocked.
If this is true, any suggestions on where to take it? Swiftunlocks.com I'm not seeing iphone 5 for AT&T. And every website wants $75+
Bought an AT&T iphone5 for straight talk. I've cut down the standard sim card with a sim card cutter and that's working great. However, now i'm learning that I DO have to have an unlocked phone for service to work. I read several places before I didn't have to have an unlocked phone, but it's looking like it MUST be unlocked.
If this is true, any suggestions on where to take it? Swiftunlocks.com I'm not seeing iphone 5 for AT&T. And every website wants $75+