No - AT&T hasn't given MVNOs access onto their LTE network, and we aren't sure when/if they will in the future.
Also, using a 4S iOS 6 and ST no problem - installed APN settings via Unlockit and Straight Talk as carrier during the download.
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No - AT&T hasn't given MVNOs access onto their LTE network, and we aren't sure when/if they will in the future.
Also, using a 4S iOS 6 and ST no problem - installed APN settings via Unlockit and Straight Talk as carrier during the download.
Question! Any idea if this would work on an iPhone 5? I don't have an older iPhone to restore from..
Solution
pList editing in iOS 5 and restoring with iBackupBot on a non-jailbroken iPhone has never worked for me. Something always resets the APNs to the default "phone" one. It does the same thing in iOS 6 too.
The only way I can get data & MMS working on a non-jailbroken iPhone is by:
1. Opening the Notes app (or any other stock app)
2. Going to Settings > General > Network
3. Taking the Straight Talk SIM out and putting in a T-Mobile SIM (can be brand new & unactivated. mines is)
4. Go into Cellular Data Network when it shows up
5. Immediately put the Straight Talk SIM back in
6. Multitask between Cellular Data Network and the Notes app back and forth until a signal from Straight Talk comes in and the default non-working data & MMS APN are automatically entered.
7. Once the APNs show up, edit them manually
8. Go toggle Airplane Mode on and off, and reboot the phone
Data and MMS now work fine.
Cellular Data
APN: att.mvno
Username: *blank*
Password: *blank*
MMS
APN: att.mvno
Username: *blank*
Password: *blank*
MMSC: http://www.mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: 66.209.11.33:80
MMS Max Message Size: 1048576
MMS UA Prof URL: http://www.apple.com/mms/uaprof.rdf
I can confirm 100% that this method still works in iOS 6 GM.
Google "Straight Talk iPhone HowardForums Wiki" and what I explained above is on that page too. The entire site is down as of this post so I explained it as best as I could.
pList editing in iOS 5 and restoring with iBackupBot on a non-jailbroken iPhone has never worked for me. Something always resets the APNs to the default "phone" one. It does the same thing in iOS 6 too.
The only way I can get data & MMS working on a non-jailbroken iPhone is by:
1. Opening the Notes app (or any other stock app)
2. Going to Settings > General > Network
3. Taking the Straight Talk SIM out and putting in a T-Mobile SIM (can be brand new & unactivated. mines is)
4. Go into Cellular Data Network when it shows up
5. Immediately put the Straight Talk SIM back in
6. Multitask between Cellular Data Network and the Notes app back and forth until a signal from Straight Talk comes in and the default non-working data & MMS APN are automatically entered.
7. Once the APNs show up, edit them manually
8. Go toggle Airplane Mode on and off, and reboot the phone
Data and MMS now work fine.
Cellular Data
APN: att.mvno
Username: *blank*
Password: *blank*
MMS
APN: att.mvno
Username: *blank*
Password: *blank*
MMSC: http://www.mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: 66.209.11.33:80
MMS Max Message Size: 1048576
MMS UA Prof URL: http://www.apple.com/mms/uaprof.rdf
I can confirm 100% that this method still works in iOS 6 GM.
Google "Straight Talk iPhone HowardForums Wiki" and what I explained above is on that page too. The entire site is down as of this post so I explained it as best as I could.
Just finishing setting up 2 iphone 5 on straight talk from the 4s. I was able to setup MMS, Text, Data and voice all with out any issues. On top of that the phone is factory unlocked since it was without any commitments which means it has been hactivated/activated for good. I just cut the microsim down to size ensuring the horizontal lines match along with the center lines. I am happy to say that I am hitting 6.99mbps down and 1.01mbps upload on 3g HSPA+. NO LTE ON STRAIGHT TALK.
I used the flip flop trick and made sure that when I plugged in a foreign sim and as soon as cellular data popped up you go in and program the info. It should all still stay in place when you swap over straight talk if not you have like 20 seconds before it removes the cellular data function for you to edit manually. I just followed the instruction and was able to use sim flip flop and program apn for data and mms. Text works instant along with voice if sim is provisioned and you just cut it to nano size.
I paid FULL PRICE $650 but phone is now unlocked factory. I sold my 4s for $509 unlocked and dumped $140 into the iphone 5. I got the 4s for $150 on a contract and due to a loop hole I was able to terminate all 3 lines with no ETF 1.5 month after signing up with sprint and jump ship to straight talk and been with them for 7 months now.
I paid FULL PRICE $650 but phone is now unlocked factory. I sold my 4s for $509 unlocked and dumped $140 into the iphone 5. I got the 4s for $150 on a contract and due to a loop hole I was able to terminate all 3 lines with no ETF 1.5 month after signing up with sprint and jump ship to straight talk and been with them for 7 months now.
I'm wondering if Apple will allow us to edit the MMS settings in a factory unlocked phone from Apple.
I will be purchasing the full price phone when it's released and stick either a nano straight talk sim card or a cut down version.
I'm hoping I won't have to do the T-Mobile sim swap to get it to work seeing as how it's a factory unlocked phone.
I will be purchasing the full price phone when it's released and stick either a nano straight talk sim card or a cut down version.
I'm hoping I won't have to do the T-Mobile sim swap to get it to work seeing as how it's a factory unlocked phone.
Got the Iphone 5 ios 6.02 working!
I ordered a Simple Mobile SIM for 99c from ebay. Tried the instructions aBove.
Pulled the ST sim card out, popped the Simple Mobile one in after a few seconds I was able to access APN settings and edit, but when I tried to put the ST sim card back the settings would go away.
Before going to the tool shed and grabbing the hammer I did one more try.
I was in the main settings menu. Took out ST sim, popped SM in. underneath Airplane, WIFI and Blutooth a new toggle switch appeared:"Carrier" Turned that OFF. Went to General-Cellular. Swapped the cards again and Voila! I was able to change the APN settings. Rebooted and worked as a charm!
Good Luck guys! I hope this helps
I ordered a Simple Mobile SIM for 99c from ebay. Tried the instructions aBove.
Pulled the ST sim card out, popped the Simple Mobile one in after a few seconds I was able to access APN settings and edit, but when I tried to put the ST sim card back the settings would go away.
Before going to the tool shed and grabbing the hammer I did one more try.
I was in the main settings menu. Took out ST sim, popped SM in. underneath Airplane, WIFI and Blutooth a new toggle switch appeared:"Carrier" Turned that OFF. Went to General-Cellular. Swapped the cards again and Voila! I was able to change the APN settings. Rebooted and worked as a charm!
Good Luck guys! I hope this helps
Did you have to do anything special? I plugged in SIM and only get 4G. Did you play with APN settings?
I did the T-Mobile SIM swap, but I'm using the new LTE card, are you using the old SIM card? You can order a new one for $6.99 with free overnight shipping...