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Be aware that both the first line and the free second line must be on the Dark Star (ATT) network, and you cannot switch to other networks for more than 36 days in a year, or you will be charged the
full fee. What this means is that you are committing to AT&T for a year, on two lines. I've had excellent service and connectivity from US Mobile on the Warp Network (Verizon), but my free Dark Star line is mediocre at best on my 2024 Razr. Downloads of 4.5mbps/ uploads under 1mbps. That is despite ATT map showing good coverage here.
I recommend that anyone considering this do a test drive on the Dark Star Network first, as it is the only way to determine if it will work for you. Try it at home, work, and any other places you hang out.
I'd recommend not falling for this "deal" and just paying monthly for whatever network you want to try. Only if it works great would I commit to it. If the free line were my main line (it is not, I have Warp on my main line) I would get rid of it even if that meant forfeiting a free line.)
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Every time I work with USM staff they are competent, polite, and patient. And almost always get things right on the first effort!
To compare, "US-based" Consumer Cellular is a joke for "customer service."
Very easy to port out. No issues. It's great being able to switch between all three networks, which is unique to US Mobile.
My wife was hesitant to switch, but she's had no issues at all on Dark Star (AT&T). I have RCS issues on Dark Star with a OnePlus 13, but no issues on Warp (Verizon).
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Else speeds were meh for me, Verizon (warp) still the best.
Will they honor this promo to me?
Unlike total wireless. Total wireless decided to sync my plan renewals for my phones, I lost between 1 week and 3 weeks of prepaid service on 4 lines. Their customer service was sorry (I could tell because we were counting because the Rep said I am sorry like it was a nervous tick. The manager was also sorry, sorry, sorry. I promised to 1. Get my money back they stole from me. 2. Leave total wireless. 3. Tell everyone about them stealing from me. (He was still sorry ) I handed the phone to my wife so she could hear him say sorry. I used a different phone and called my credit card company and got my money back before he was finished saying sorry over and over to my wife.
edit to be clear I like us mobile's customer support.
Every time I work with USM staff they are competent, polite, and patient. And almost always get things right on the first effort!
To compare, "US-based" Consumer Cellular is a joke for "customer service."
Dark Star was launched a year or so ago and runs on At&t network which I've not tried directly.
Else speeds were meh for me, Verizon (warp) still the best.
I'm on total wireless now for four lines - $100 a month for $1200 a year. Getting two unlimited plans would give me four lines for $700 which is pretty nice assuming the AT&T service is as good as Verizon in my area. if it goes to normal prices after the year, it would be about $110 a month but all up front in terms of payment which sucks. Guess I could just port to someone else after the year is up.
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Will they honor this promo to me?
Never mind, looks like they automatically loaded it to my account! Nice!
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