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US Mobile has Unlimited Talk & Text + 1GB 5G Data per month for $6.00 per month when purchased by the year ($72/Year). Activate with their SIM card or instantly with eSIM. All taxes and fees included in $72 price.
Use Promo Code FREEKIT to order a free starter kit with SIM card, with free 4-6 day delivery. You can also get your first month free, then purchase the $6/month 1 year plan near the end of the free month. US Mobile rep told me that porting your old number doesn't interrupt service for more than a few minutes during transition. SIM Card Starter Kit link:
https://www.usmobile.com/shop/pro...er-kit-sim
A little research indicates that US Mobile uses Verizon and T-Mobile networks.
https://www.usmobile.com/get-started-bundles
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Whats the 3rd major network Redpocket use?
This is Tmobile, which is 100% guarantied to NOT work with my phone. Even FCC complaint didn't helped (Metro phone fun).
Thanks for your response anyway.
"Red Pocket Mobile offers calling plans on every major network in the U.S. This means whether your device is unlocked or locked to the Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, or AT&T network, one of our plans will work for you."
From eBay listing:
"Our service will work with nearly any unlocked, GSM or CDMA device as long as your wireless contract has ended and your account is in good standing with your previous carrier (e.g., current on payments, etc.). Please make sure you are using the Red Pocket SIM cards from your Starter Kit to avoid any issues. If you are an existing Red Pocket customer or using a Sprint or other non-LTE CDMA device, you do not need to use the Starter Kit SIM cards. After you receive your activation code via email, simply activate your phone at myeasyactivation.com !"
CDMA = Verizon
It seems that you choose the network at activation, depending on your phone's capabilities and coverage in your area. For the price offered, it might be worth a call to them to discuss options. Their number is on the eBay link I posted earlier.
I had a chat with Redpocket, rep did mention CDMA (rep didn't say anything about Verizon).
Do you believe all Verizon is on CDMA?
You right I need another talk with Redpocket, I'm just way too confused even what to ask Redpocket about, especially that my phone clearly works with Verizon, but it should support Metro at least (T-mobile is GSM I believe).
This means it supports both CDMA and GSM. Didn't know thats even possible.
Its S21 FE.
Is there a way to distinguish CDMA v GSM tower from some technical details?
I had a chat with Redpocket, rep did mention CDMA (rep didn't say anything about Verizon).
Do you believe all Verizon is on CDMA?
You right I need another talk with Redpocket, I'm just way too confused even what to ask Redpocket about, especially that my phone clearly works with Verizon, but it should support Metro at least (T-mobile is GSM I believe).
This means it supports both CDMA and GSM. Didn't know thats even possible.
Its S21 FE.
Is there a way to distinguish CDMA v GSM tower from some technical details?
https://help.redpocket.
https://help.redpocket.
E.g. rep entered my IMEI for GSMT and told me my phone will work - I have GSMT Redpocket SIM and it does NOT even register on network.
Rep said NOT compatible with CDMA and refused to share any other info why.
Whats the 3rd major network Redpocket use?
GSMA = AT&T
GSMT = T-Mobile
CDMA = Verizon
Strictly speaking though, the classification isn't entirely accurate now since GSM/CDMA are based off legacy networks. I do believe Verizon shut down their CDMA network a while back. What you need to look for is if the device supports VoLTE and has the bands Verizon uses for LTE. Even then, support can be iffy for international (non-US) phone models.
Also, make sure your phones are unlocked. Sometimes, just supporting the underlying network doesn't mean the device will work with other MVNOs using the same parent carrier. (e.g. Tracfone - Verizon, Metro - T-Mobile).
I had a chat with Redpocket, rep did mention CDMA (rep didn't say anything about Verizon).
Do you believe all Verizon is on CDMA?
You right I need another talk with Redpocket, I'm just way too confused even what to ask Redpocket about, especially that my phone clearly works with Verizon, but it should support Metro at least (T-mobile is GSM I believe).
This means it supports both CDMA and GSM. Didn't know thats even possible.
Its S21 FE.
Is there a way to distinguish CDMA v GSM tower from some technical details?
You pick the network in the beginning and request that network SIM at the start so your phone plan with them isn't hopping between GSM and CDMA networks. And yes any modern phone sold here in the US will support all three major networks so you make your choice of which network you want with them and live with it. I don't think they encourage ppl to switch networks after they've started bc that would involve swapping SIM cards.
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But all cell service is NOT the same. I and numerous members of my family have had US Mobile Verizon for around 2 years now and we have never had problems or dead zones. On the other hand, Redpocket Verizon was awful and gave us numerous dead zones in the middle of New York City. So no, not all MVNO's are the same even if they use the same exact lines from Verizon.
Could you share more details on why there may be an issue with "Tracfone - Verizon, Metro - T-Mobile" when phone supports the underlying network?
Blacklisting?
Above I gave an example that my Samsung 5G phone from Metro does NOT even register on Redpocket GSMT (SIM works well in another phone).
And believe me I've spent weeks on debugging the issue, filing FCC complaint, and what not. My issue with Metro phone not working on TMO is not alone at all.
Anyway I ordered US mobile Starter Kit, and wonder if anybody tried activating both SIMs from the kit?
Need it to find the compatible one.
Could you share more details on why there may be an issue with "Tracfone - Verizon, Metro - T-Mobile" when phone supports the underlying network?
Blacklisting?
New Tracfone devices (post-Verizon acquisition) unlock 60 days after initial activation. You just need to pay for 1 month service. For iPhones, it will automatically unlock even if you just leave it powered off in a drawer. The Android devices I've bought, you need to call to request the unlock code.
Metro devices unlock 180 days after initial activation. You need to pay for 1 month service and make sure it's active (calls & texts) during that first month.
I'm not sure which SIM will work in my phone, so would rather test it first.
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