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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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Oh it looks like someone made a iOS shortcut [reddit.com] that will automatically switch based on signal strength (which is only correlated with speed), and here's one for Android with Macrodroid [reddit.com].
thanks for reply/feedback.
my sprint bill (now Tmobile) went up 40 last month.
8 lines UNL everything
went from ~150==>~190. (tax + fees included)
thinking may now be the time to switch.
V plan ~20/m x 8 still less than 190.
and 2 lines dont use much data at all....so could get them on the att buy 1 get 1 free plan.
issue is what to do when 1 year is up.
juggling 1 line from promotion to promotion is manageable
8 lines ,,id rather not...lol
Get two annual lines for the price of one. Ends 6/15.
Buy Annual Premium($348) → Get Annual Starter free
Buy Annual Starter($228) → Get Flex plan free
Both Lines must be port-ins on Dark Star
Taxes and fees included. Use code OVERDRIVE
https://www.usmobile.co
Unlimited Premium has free network transfers, but was told through chat that 90% of your time needs to be spent on Dark Star.
I don't believe the free smart watch plan is available on Dark Star.
Unlimited Premium
Unlimited Priority Data*
Unlimited Talk & Text
Unlimited Hotspot*
Free Smartwatch Plan*
Int'l Data in 90+ Countries*
Int'l Calling & Texting
Free Network Transfers**
Multi-Network add-on, $7.5/mo
Unlimited Starter
Unlimited Data, Talk & Text*
70 GB High-Speed Data*
20 GB Hotspot Data*
Smartwatch add-on
Int'l Data in 90+ Countries
Int'l Calling & Texting
$2 per Network Transfer**
Multi-Network add-on, $7.5/mo
Unlimited Flex
Unlimited Data, Talk & Text*
10 GB High-Speed Data
5 GB Hotspot Data
Smartwatch add-on
Int'l Data add-on
Int'l Calling & Texting
$2 per Network Transfer**
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thanks for reply/feedback.
my sprint bill (now Tmobile) went up 40 last month.
8 lines UNL everything
went from ~150==>~190. (tax + fees included)
thinking may now be the time to switch.
V plan ~20/m x 8 still less than 190.
and 2 lines dont use much data at all....so could get them on the att buy 1 get 1 free plan.
issue is what to do when 1 year is up.
juggling 1 line from promotion to promotion is manageable
8 lines ,,id rather not...lol
My Dark Star experiment has begun. I ordered a pSIM to allow the user to keep a familiar old Motorola phone but we could not get the data working so he agreed to take one of my spare iPhone 13 models - now data works but speed at his house did not impress. He is heading to the Jersey Shore for he summer and his kids will teach him iPhone.
As for the second line - it has already appeared but I cannot put a line on there until I'm done with the 15 day waiting period. I guess I'll forward two weeks of the BOGO. Are the lines going to renew together and expire together or will each be locked to their activation date? I wonder....
Oh it looks like someone made a iOS shortcut [reddit.com] that will automatically switch based on signal strength (which is only correlated with speed), and here's one for Android with Macrodroid [reddit.com].
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