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Updating an iPhone 4s from Straight Talk 3G to 4G
March 10, 2014 Bob Thompson 2 Comments

A reader, Amanda, asks… I currently have an iPhone 4s using Straight Talk that has TFW 3G and been using this for over a year. Does this mean if I buy the 4G sim card Straight Talk now has, will I then have 4G?

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Help Setting up Metro PCS Data and MMS on the BLU Dash Running Android 4.2
March 8, 2014 Bob Thompson 140 Comments

I created  this page to help readers set up data, internet, MMS picture messages, and group texts on the BLU Tank 4.5 running Android 4.2 (Jellybean). If your voice service or SMS text messages are not working this page isn’t going to help you. Contact Metro PCS support. There are many different Android phones

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Straight Talk Wireless Is Selling Nano SIMs in Now!
March 6, 2014 Bob Thompson 10 Comments

Straight Talk Wireless offers an affordable service plan for smartphone users. One of the problems that iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, and iPhone 5 users have with Straight Talk is that they don’t sell the right size SIM for our phones. The iPhone 5 models use a nano SIM. Straight Talk sells standard SIMs and micro SIMs.

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The Smartphonematters SIM Cutting Guide
March 5, 2014 Bob Thompson Comment

Summary In this video, I show you how to cut your SIM to make a larger SIM into a smaller SIM. If your SIM is too big to fit in your phone, you can make it fit by cutting your SIM. I demonstrate: How to use two

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Using a iPhone 5 with AT&T Wireless for $100 A Year
March 4, 2014 Bob Thompson Comment

In the past, I wrote about a great T-Mobile prepaid wireless plan that only cost $100 a year. The plan offers voice and text messages only, no cellular data. Combined with a smartphone, this plan is a great way to have low cost cellular service and still enjoy the benefits of a smartphone. This T-Mobile

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Buying an iPhone 5 for Sale on Craigslist
March 3, 2014 Bob Thompson Comment

A reader, Josh, asks I bought this phone on craigslist and was wondering if I would be able to use at&t on it? I have an iPhone 5 that says the carrier is TFW

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Moving a Sprint iPhone 4s to Straight Talk Wireless
February 28, 2014 Bob Thompson 128 Comments

A reader, Sable asks, I have a Sprint 4s — I tired of paying close to $130.00 for cell phone service each month. Saw that straight talk advertises if you bring your Sprint iphone cdma phone over they can activate it . Charging $15.00 network access code then paying $45.00 a

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The Smartphonematters SIM Adapter Guide
February 24, 2014 Bob Thompson 2 Comments

Summary In this video, you’ll learn about SIM Adapters. http://youtu.be/nAQblPdFCy8 Video Transscript Use a SIM Adapter to turn a smaller SIM into a larger one. You need a SIM adapter if your current SIM is too small to fit into the smartphone you want to use it in.

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The Smartphonematters SIM Card Guide
February 13, 2014 Bob Thompson 9 Comments

I wrote a new Guide for SIM card and created my first video for smartphonematters. Check it out. Summary In this video, I explain SIM cards. You’ll learn about: What is a SIM card, and why you need one Some advantages to SIM cards Choose

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Help Setting up Straight Talk Data and MMS on the Motorola Moto X Running Android 4.3
February 8, 2014 Bob Thompson 29 Comments

This page explains how to set up your Straight Talk Wireless data, internet, MMS picture messages, and group texts on your Motorola Moto X using Android 4.3. If you are unable to browse the web without wi-fi, send and receive MMS picture messages and group texts this page may help. This page

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I Switched My Family from Verizon to Net10 Wireless and save $33 a Month
February 8, 2014 Bob Thompson 3 Comments

A reader, Susan writes, Hi Bob, Your tutorial was amazing. I had no idea where to start and you took me through it step by step. I followed your steps and easily set up data and MMS picture messages on the first try. The fact that

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My Straight Talk or Net10 TMobile Network Data Stopped Working!
February 6, 2014 Bob Thompson 36 Comments

A Reader, Diane writes I have an Iphone 4s using a tmobile sim on Straight talk on IOS7. I updated about 3 months ago. For the last week and a half it stopped working. I do not have access to data, MMS, picture messages. i tried the guide using each apn to

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Using an AT&T iPhone on the Straight Talk Verizon-Compatible Network
January 31, 2014 Bob Thompson 3 Comments

A reader Chad writes, I am looking to switch to Straight Talk and can’t get a “straight” answer from anyone about how service works… maybe you can help. If I bring an unlocked AT&T iPhone to Straight Talk and use an AT&T sim, what cell towers could I potentially use? Verizon tends

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Help with Straight Talk and Net10 MMS Picture Messages
January 30, 2014 Bob Thompson 44 Comments

Every day I get about a dozen or so request from Straight Talk and Net10 customers asking for help with getting their MMS picture and group text messages working. I noticed I am repeating myself in the comments so I set up this help page. Make sure your data connection is working

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Help Setting up Straight Talk Data and MMS on the Motorola Atrix Running Android 2.3
January 24, 2014 Bob Thompson 19 Comments

I created this page to help readers set up Straight Talk Wireless data, Internet, and MMS picture messaging on the Motorola Atrix running Android 2.3. Leave a comment and let me know. I do not have an Atrix I phone but I have written a number of guides for Apple iPhones, Android phones, and even

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