Nexus 4 confirmed working on prepaid AT&T tablet dataconnect plan

ctowne · Dec 1, 2012

So I have confirmed that AT&T's tablet dataconnect plans work on the nexus 4. This is awesome if you just want data without having to pay extra for phone service. Right now I'm using the 3GB $30 a month prepaid Dataconnect plan. All I did was enter the IMEI for a tablet, T-Mobile Springboard is what I used, and your Sim card #. From there you just simply change your APN and your good to go. I wasn't sure if this was possible or not, but now I have confirmed that it is!

https://buyasession.att.com/sbd/Common/ShopRatePlans.action

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aragorn7 · Dec 1, 2012

Thanks for sharing. It's good to know.

If I'm not mistaken, AT&Ts non-LTE 4G is slower than T-Mobiles 4G. Can you also confirm this to be true?

jarjar124 · Dec 1, 2012

Wait $30 a month? For 3gb? That's the same amount you pay with t mobile and you get unlimited text and 100 minutes of talk with 5gb of 4g! Doesn't seem like you're paying less and you get less from it

Surtr52 · Dec 1, 2012

jarjar124 said:
Wait $30 a month? For 3gb? That's the same amount you pay with t mobile and you get unlimited text and 100 minutes of talk with 5gb of 4g! Doesn't seem like you're paying less and you get less from it

T-Mobile has the least market penetration of any major carrier. Most of us cannot use it.

gagdude · Dec 1, 2012

aragorn7 said:
Thanks for sharing. It's good to know.

If I'm not mistaken, AT&Ts non-LTE 4G is slower than T-Mobiles 4G. Can you also confirm this to be true?

AT&T has HSPA+21 with theoretic speeds up to 21 mbps
T-Mobile has DC-HSPA+42 with theoretic speeds up to 42 mbps

Generally TMOs 4G (HSPA+) is faster, but it all depends on coverage

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AshtonTS · Dec 1, 2012

Actually AT&T only has HSPA 14.4

ctowne · Dec 1, 2012

AT&T's "4G" is slower than T-Mobile's, but where I live the only data service T-Mobile provides is EDGE or just plain 2G, hence why I would rather have AT&T. Where I am in Maine right now I get about 80kbps download and about 60kbps upload on T-Mobile. Using the prepaid tablet plan on AT&T in the same location I got 2-3Mbps download and about 800kbps upload. Determining which carrier's data speeds are faster greatly varies depending on your location. I just thought I would try to help some people out that are in a place where T-Mobile has terrible/no service and they don't want to pay $60 a month for the prepaid smartphone plan from AT&T. This tablet plan is half the price. To make calls you can just use Groove IP along with Google Voice, and that is through your data. So you no longer need a phone plan, only data!!

ghostrid3r · Dec 1, 2012

Nice thing about the N4 is that it is a petaband phone and can easily be switched between att or t mobile at anytime on prepaid sims.

So the "insert (preferred) carrier/plan here" argument is moot.

But the OP is appreciated knowledge.

Just test and go with what works for your needs.

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gear.h34d.2012 · Dec 3, 2012

What's the APN that you would use? I'm doing the same thing and can't get the APN correct. Thanks.

threeclaws · Dec 3, 2012

To me the extra $15 for straight talk is worth it but for someone who uses very few minutes and no MMS this could be a great option.

sporez · Dec 3, 2012

Hmm this might be a good option for me. Sadly, T-mobile data speeds have been very disappointing around my area. Plus, anywhere outside of town is edge which is worse yet.

gear.h34d.2012 · Dec 4, 2012

Definitely trying to create a new data connect account and items totally not letting me. :'(

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Ballastatuz · Dec 4, 2012

That's awesome. You could just get that and your google voice number. Be set for 30 bucks a month on AT&T. With great coverage.
I am just on a family plan.

ctowne · Dec 4, 2012

threeclaws said:
To me the extra $15 for straight talk is worth it but for someone who uses very few minutes and no MMS this could be a great option.

You can still do MMS, it is just through Google Voice (which is free).

gear.h34d.2012 said:
What's the APN that you would use? I'm doing the same thing and can't get the APN correct. Thanks.

This is what worked for me. It may work with just the MEdia Net one, but I had both and it worked.

APN1=============================
Name: Activate
APN: lwaactivate
Proxy: (not set)
Port: (Not Set)
Username: (Not Set)
Password: (Not Set)
Server: (Not Set)
MMSC: (Not Set)
MMS Proxy (Not Set)
MMS port: (Not Set)
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication Type: (Not Set)
APN Type: default,admin,fota,hipri

APN2====================

Name: MEdia Net
APN: broadband
Proxy: (Not Set)
Port: (Not Set)
Username: (Not Set)
Password: (Not Set)
Server: (Not Set)
MMSC: (Not Set)
MMS proxy: (Not Set)
MMS port: (Not Set)
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: (Not Set)
APN type: default,admin,fota,hipri

gear.h34d.2012 said:
Definitely trying to create a new data connect account and items totally not letting me. :'(

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Do you have a tablet IMEI and a SIM card #? https://buyasession.att.com/sbd/ShowLogin.action?source=ECV4IS0000000000U&wtExtndSource=buyasession

frigidazzi · Dec 4, 2012

ctowne said:
You can still do MMS, it is just through Google Voice (which is free).

Just fyi. Google voice does not support mms unless you're on Sprint and have an integrated gv account.

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ctowne · Dec 4, 2012

frigidazzi said:
Just fyi. Google voice does not support mms unless you're on Sprint and have an integrated gv account.

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Ok maybe it's not MMS but you can text through Google Voice no matter what carrier you have. I can do it through the extension for Chrome on my laptop if I want.

sporez · Dec 4, 2012

Where would I get a SIM card for this plan?

ctowne · Dec 4, 2012

sporez said:
Where would I get a SIM card for this plan?

Just a AT&T micro sim will do. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003YTSXYO

Or

http://m.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2628385

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sporez · Dec 4, 2012

ctowne said:
Just a AT&T micro sim will do. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003YTSXYO

Or

http://m.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2628385

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Alright, thanks! Also, am I out of luck if I don't have a tablet with 3g? My current tablet is wifi only so therefore doesn't have an IMEI.

ctowne · Dec 6, 2012

Anyone else get this going on your N4?

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