jasonspeed
Newbie
Under Mobile Network Settings I can't check the Allow GSM Data checkbox and make it stay checked even if I agree to additional charges. I'm on Sprint so is this something I need to get the enable code from them to make it work?
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Help Allow GSM Data
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You have to change network mode to either automatic or GSM/UMTS in the mobile settings menu. Keep in mind that if you travel overseas you need to enable international service by calling Sprint, and since you are under 90 days with this device you will be forced to roam on 3rd party networks (cannot use another SIM) until your 90 days is up, at which time you will contact Sprint again and request SIM unlock.
*after you enable international data you can switch back to CDMA or CDMA/LTE and the checks will remain for the next time you enable GSM/UMTS service.
Here is the international information you need:
Sprint Worldwide Service: Before you travel, contact Sprint to enable Sprint Worldwide international services. Call 1-888-226-7212, option 2. For a complete list of countries and Sprint Worldwide coverage areas, visit sprint.com/sww.
Cycads
Lurker
Another option for traveling with your phone?
I travel frequently with my unlocked HTC phone and I'm usually going to many countries during a trip, so buying a local SIM does not make sense for me.
When I travel, I swap out my Canadian Fido SIM for a prepaid "World" SIM. This card has a UK and a US number. In Mexico, USA and Canada, I use the US number and in the rest of the world I use the UK number. The rates are much lower than using Canadian (Fido, Rogers, Bell, Virgin, etc) international plan rates, plus there is access in many more countries. Data plans are available too.
The company I use supplies a small app that allows you to see how much money you have left on your card, allows you to add money for time or data, and also does other things like converts currencies, gives you local weather, etc.
WARNING 1: There are a few countries in the world that have outrageous international rates no matter what plan you use. Cuba is one and I think Peru is another. If you know where you're traveling too, look up the rates first.
WARNING 2: If you are running any kind of anti-theft app that sends the location of your phone to another phone on a daily basis, you will quickly run through your prepaid plan (bitter experience). Ironically, traveling is, of course, when you might most need anti-theft/loss.
Local SIM cards are the best value if you are staying put in one travel spot. If you are only phoning home, your local provider can probably provide an economical deal on one country international.
International SIM cards work by your dialing the number you wish to call, then waiting until your phone rings you back--usually just a few seconds. When you answer, the phone is ringing the number you originally punched in.
Some of the best known sellers of International SIM cards include: Telestial, iRoam, Go-Sim and OneSimCard. A SIM is usually about $30-40 and includes some air time.
I travel frequently with my unlocked HTC phone and I'm usually going to many countries during a trip, so buying a local SIM does not make sense for me.
When I travel, I swap out my Canadian Fido SIM for a prepaid "World" SIM. This card has a UK and a US number. In Mexico, USA and Canada, I use the US number and in the rest of the world I use the UK number. The rates are much lower than using Canadian (Fido, Rogers, Bell, Virgin, etc) international plan rates, plus there is access in many more countries. Data plans are available too.
The company I use supplies a small app that allows you to see how much money you have left on your card, allows you to add money for time or data, and also does other things like converts currencies, gives you local weather, etc.
WARNING 1: There are a few countries in the world that have outrageous international rates no matter what plan you use. Cuba is one and I think Peru is another. If you know where you're traveling too, look up the rates first.
WARNING 2: If you are running any kind of anti-theft app that sends the location of your phone to another phone on a daily basis, you will quickly run through your prepaid plan (bitter experience). Ironically, traveling is, of course, when you might most need anti-theft/loss.
Local SIM cards are the best value if you are staying put in one travel spot. If you are only phoning home, your local provider can probably provide an economical deal on one country international.
International SIM cards work by your dialing the number you wish to call, then waiting until your phone rings you back--usually just a few seconds. When you answer, the phone is ringing the number you originally punched in.
Some of the best known sellers of International SIM cards include: Telestial, iRoam, Go-Sim and OneSimCard. A SIM is usually about $30-40 and includes some air time.