The s3 just came out on ATT and I'm looking to buy it straight from the att store for $550 (its $800+ unlocked) and set it up with straight talk and their ATT Sim Card. I was told (from ppl and research) that this would work! Do you agree?
Will I still get the HSPA+ speeds with this phone?
I am using the exact phone on ST you are talking about. I have BOTH the AT&T sim card and a BYOD ST sim card.
They both work 100% the same. They just change the phone numbers
I also have the AT&T HTC One X and that works the very same. Both get the HSPA+ with 6 to 7 "M"bps downloads
Also! Since I know you have the locked AT&T s3 with the st AT&T sim, have you noticed any issues with mms like with other androids? And were you able to delete the old asn?
No............i have seen no issues at all with either the AT&T sim or the ST sim. The phone behaves the same and voice and data quality and speed are the same.............for me at least
No............i have seen no issues at all with either the AT&T sim or the ST sim. The phone behaves the same and voice and data quality and speed are the same.............for me at least
I'm also planning on going this route. Waiting for the SIII in white to get off backorder. This might be a stupid question. AT&T isn't that strong where I live (Fargo ND) but if I get this phone and put it on ST, will it be using Verizon towers? Just because my phone is set to one provider doesn't mean it will only use their towers correct?
I'm also planning on going this route. Waiting for the SIII in white to get off backorder. This might be a stupid question. AT&T isn't that strong where I live (Fargo ND) but if I get this phone and put it on ST, will it be using Verizon towers? Just because my phone is set to one provider doesn't mean it will only use their towers correct?
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No, it wouldn't work like that as you wish. Although US GSIII has Qualcomm S4 chip (processor/modem) across the board, each carrier version of GSIII has its radio parts and radio firmware designed for each carrier's wireless standard. So you can't mix up that. The international GSIII has some flexibility with carrier, but it would only work with AT&T properly.
That's what I am afraid of. No clear definition of unlimited and when you'll be cut off.
Yeah that was my problem. I had the LG Optimus Q through them. It was fun, but had restrictions. You're not allowed to stream content. You can't use too much data or they'll shut you off.
I really hated having a smartphone and not being allowed to fully use its features. I streamed YouTube (you're not allowed as per the terms. They're shady and don't mention it in the package like they should) and 2 days later I got a call saying I need to stop or my service will be terminated.
I switched to Verizon. I love being allowed to use data how I want and not worrying about being shut off for it.
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Yeah that was my problem. I had the LG Optimus Q through them. It was fun, but had restrictions. You're not allowed to stream content. You can't use too much data or they'll shut you off.
I really hated having a smartphone and not being allowed to fully use its features. I streamed YouTube (you're not allowed as per the terms. They're shady and don't mention it in the package like they should) and 2 days later I got a call saying I need to stop or my service will be terminated.
I switched to Verizon. I love being allowed to use data how I want and not worrying about being shut off for it.
shady business,
i knew about the whole throttling thing but did not know they prohibited video streaming.
really?
$45 unlimited everything. if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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You get a ATT sim card and get a service card (the $45 one). It's a simple process, the sim comes with instructions. Right now ST isn't selling the ATT sims and WM.com is sold out of the micro size last I checked.
You need the ST AT&T sim to use the BYOP service that they offer (or were offering) for AT&T locked phones. While they have stopped selling the AT&T sims you can still activate if you have one. A couple people have activated the ST AT&T sims in the last couple of days they still work. WM.com had the standard size still for sale (last I knew). People on Ebay and other private sellers have either available. Right now they are no longer available on ST website and they've removed all reference to ATT from their website. It's all Tmobile now. The phone availability that use AT&T are is also gone (at least when I checked for my zip).
I'm planning on likely using the S3 on ST ATT myself. I've looked heavily at a few different phones. S3 seems to be the one I like best. ATT is better than TMobile for me. I planned to just go ahead and get a carrier locked ATT phone.
ETA: Just checked on the WM.com site, they now have the AT&T ST micro sims in stock again. You want to order that to use with your S3. Still not on ST site and it only says TMobile for everything and bring a TM or unlocked phone. It does still say this at the bottom of the page "Straight talk SIM Card will only work with an AT&T or T-mobile compatible or unlocked GSM phone." But they are not selling the sims or advertising it on their site. WEIRD.
Last edited by SLB26; January 28th, 2013 at 12:02 PM.
Sorry by WM.com I meant walmart.com
They had the micro in stock earlier guess sold out again
S3 does take micro but good news is you can get standard size and cut it to micro if need be.
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