SIM UNLOCK:
The good folks at Gizmodo did some homework and answered a question that immediately came to my mind during the press conference and thankfully they found the answer. Most of you already know T-mobile has a standing policy that after 90 days of service a customer in good standing may request a sim unlock code. Nothing new or surprising on that front. However, the question arose because of the high profile of the G1 and the heavy subsidy for T-mobile, there was some debate as to whether or not sim-unlock would be allowed.
“T-Mobile branded phones operating on the T-Mobile network may only use T-Mobile SIM cards. To use a T-Mobile branded phone on another wireless carrier’s network with a non-T-Mobile SIM card, you must first request a “SIM Unlock” code from T-Mobile. Conversely, if you have a phone from another North American wireless carrier, you may need to request a “SIM Unlock” code from that carrier before being able to use a T-Mobile SIM card on the T-Mobile network.
* SIM Unlock Codes will only be provided after your account has been active for 90 days. Only one unlock code may be provided per customer every 90 days.”
New Data Rules:
Yesterday the blogosphere blew up with some concerns over the 1GB limitation on data. Turns out T-mobile took heed and re-worded their data policy today to allow for a looser interpretation. The important thing is they got rid of the 1GB specific rule. This is why we love our magenta.
“3G coverage is available only in certain markets. See coverage map. To provide the best network experience for all of our customers we may temporarily reduce data throughput for a small fraction of customers who use a disproportionate amount of bandwidth. Your data session, plan, or service may be suspended, terminated, or restricted for significant roaming or if you use your service in a way that interferes with our network or ability to provide quality service to other users. Some devices require specific data plans; if you do not have the right plan for your device, you may not be able to use data services. Additional charges may apply. Domestic use only.”
Update: Engadget just posted a statement from T-mobile,
“Our goal, when the T-Mobile G1 becomes available in October, is to provide affordable, high-speed data service allowing customers to experience the full data capabilities of the device and our 3G network. At the same time, we have a responsibility to provide the best network experience for all of our customers so we reserve the right to temporarily reduce data throughput for a small fraction of our customers who have excessive or disproportionate usage that interferes with our network performance or our ability to provide quality service to all of our customers.
We removed the 1GB soft limit from our policy statement, and we are confident that T-Mobile G1 customers will enjoy the high speed of data access over our 3G network. The specific terms for our new data plans are still being reviewed and once they are final we will be certain to share this broadly with current customers and potential new customers.”
Best News Ive heard all day about no cap on usage, they would of lost a lot of customers if that had happend.
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Great!
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word to yo’ motha’
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Sounds good to me
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I believe T-Mobile did the right thing by removing limitation restrictions on the 1GB data limit, yeah. Now my SlingBoxes will rocky the house, party over here, live DirecTV, NFL, NBA, MLB, HBO and XM satellite radio, it on, Yeah. All on my Xperia X1 Oh! I forget, yall don’t have that kind multimedia entertainment on the G1, do you….!{LOL}
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Yessss!!!! THank you T-MObile!!!! I KNew the 1 gig cap couldn’t be REal! – D
I and my FUture G1 Thank Youuuuu.
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they’re listening
I was so upset by such words
but to what level is “disappropriate”?
5GB?
10GB?
or…?
but I still wouldn’t go for G1 till tethering and wireless headphone support are added out of the box
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boom goes the dynamite.
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WOW!! Freaking awesome!!
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who is this TechnologyXDA loser? If anybody cared about the X1 we wouldnt be here talking about the G1. Shut your mouth and go watch Real Sex 31 on HBO on your X1.
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They could add tethering, a 3.5 jack and multitouch and the Apple fanboys would still cry “FAIL!”
good news tho!
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@ TechnologyXDA…LOL, it’s funny how you “had” to give props about the TMO lifting the restrictions when you TRY so hard to hate on the G1. Well, get ready because it is only going to get better…as the days go by and the G1 continues to drown you in your own hateraid! LOL
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This is why I LOVE t-mobile. They listen to their customers. I can sign for 3-yr contract for this Iphone KILA !!
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Wat did I tell everyone? That’s right. Folks over at phonearena didn’t believe me when I said that tmobile was definitely gunna get rid of the I gb ****. Haha succkkaaasssss!
Gimme some news on t919!!
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Awesome news!
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…I’m ready to preorder now
I knew waiting for their response would pay off! They always listen to what their customers are saying.
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Does the WIFI feature allow voice utilization in a HotSpot, as well as internet usage by PC/G1?
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Not great. But much, much, much better then before. This doesn’t totally remove my concern with capping, but I’d say its relieved 80% of my concern. The big deal with this phone is that it very much is a new breed of smartphone. 1GB previously was pretty damn hard to hit. 1GB with real browsing, possibly flash in the future, Amazon downloads, pictures (upload/download), apps that could easily be pretty bandwidth intensive, etc. I know several friends that own iPhones that blaze past 1GB. Actually they generally run in the 1-1.75GB range per month easily. At any rate this is good news.
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@technology xda damn son whats wrong wid u man do me a favor go get yourself a girl or something i know u dont have one cause no girl would put up wid ur *** so calm down do some soul searching get yourself some game oh and a life. whats that. you can cause u still live with mommy and she will be upset if u bring someone home ok too bad for u. oh well keep staring at ur xperia x1 poster in ur room. by the way did u do what i said and go outside and get some excersise
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I don’t hate the G1, I just think T-Mobile/Google/HTC could have given you guys a better technology product, that all. I don’t believe they gave you guys a products without all the features of a modern day smartphone, man they are lot of things I like about this deal. Man, I throught when they said Android, I’m thinking this phone is going to Star wars, naw man, they gave yall a rotten deal, but some people will buy anything……!
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I Knew They Would Remove The 1GB Capacity At Some Point! I Didn’t Think They’d Do It Now! We’ll You’ll Be Hearing More Changes Coming Up!
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My wife just left me for a guy who works in t-mobile. What else should I do. I spent soo much on her. Got her iphone 2g and 3g a month ago. But she still left for that guy. I hate t-mobile. Xperia is the best.
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My wife just left me for a guy who works in t-mobile. What else should I do. I spent soo much on her. Got her iphone 2g and 3g a month ago. But she still left for that guy. I hate t-mobile. Xperia is the best.
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Can someone please tell me exactly what they mean by “unlock sim code?
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Here’s exactly how TMO put the data cap in a message today:
“Our goal, when the T-Mobile G1 becomes available in October, is to provide affordable, high-speed data service allowing customers to experience the full data capabilities of the device and our 3G network. At the same time, we have a responsibility to provide the best network experience for all of our customers so we reserve the right to temporarily reduce data throughput for a small fraction of our customers who have excessive or disproportionate usage that interferes with our network performance or our ability to provide quality service to all of our customers.
We removed the 1GB soft limit from our policy statement, and we are confident that T-Mobile G1 customers will enjoy the high speed of data access over our 3G network. The specific terms for our new data plans are still being reviewed and once they are final we will be certain to share this broadly with current customers and potential new customers”
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Check this out.. T-mo will include the 3.5mm adapter too….. right from the mouth of engadget
http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/24/t-mobile-g1-impressions-what-we-love-what-we-dont/
(go all the way down to the article)
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@technology xda man i feel sorry for u and she’ll be back they always come back on the other hand now ur a free man get urself a g1 flash it in front of some dames(you know show it off) and see if you could bag something new for the time being. the g1 might look like a toy but the critics are saying nothing bad about it. u might wanna get out of sonyericsson land for a day and explore you’ll see theres a lot of possibilities besides the $1200 xperia x1
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If Google and TMo put everything on the phone then what contributions could developers add? Of course they had to leave some things out. I think that is was makes this phone so awesome…the possibilities!
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@TechnologyXDA – Sorry to hear about your situation with your wife leaving you for a man that works for TMo, but you anger is misplaced. Don’t hate on T-Mobile…they didn’t do anything…that dude just happened to have worked there. You need to be pissed at your wife! Direct your anger accordingly.
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Great now can we focus on the samsung tocco b/c thats what i am looking forward to. hey does anyone notice that the G1 is just a sophisticated sidekick for the adult crowd. just my thoughts
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hmmm im startin to like the brown one better
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well this is a first step in the right direction. Also supposedly the USB to 3.5 mm headset adaptor is included. Almost there…. Think I will wait till I see one to decided if I’m gonna get it. I should get training on it soon… hopefully hands-on and not a stupid WBT.
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Not to get far off subject here. But do I really need the data plan to use the phone? Like to place and receive calls? According to the web site the phone wont work without a data plan? true or false?
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@ John – apparently this is true because I could not pre-order the phone without the data plan. you can probably add it as required now and ask if you can remove it after receiving the phone. The one thing that is confusing to me is the “unlimited plan” that apparently has limits…to a point. Perhaps Tmo should revise theo word “unlimited: if this indeed is not true and caps out at some point.
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it will probably ask u to activate through the phone and a data plan is required seeing as how u cant activate via web or pc
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Has anybody heard how G1 will work with programs like Outlook or Thunderbird?
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I might wait for the G2 or G3.
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i just orderd my n96!!!
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Wait a minute, how many TechnologyXDA’s do you have on this site? I never every posted anything about my lovely beautiful wife, right her in my arms, closer than white on rice. She has just order her G1. So guy whoever you are stop perpetrating a fraud trying to be me. Dude their is only one TechnologyXDA, their can never be another. By the way check this out http://www.sonyericsson.com/X1/ …….!You feel me now………!Yeah!
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What i wish ppl would understand is its not the beauty of this product that is attracting so many potential buyers, its the “Rawness”. From the design of the phone to the android os everything is just begging to be customized. The touch screen and qwerty combined with the trackball absolutely make since if you considered the type of apps that could utilize the form factor of this phone. Not only that but a lot of the flaws like stereo bt seem resolvable with future software updates. It seems almost like htc and google released this phone to the masses with us the consumer having total control over just how great this device can become. If you want the glitz and glamour of your Iphone or Touch Diamond thats just fine, but mark my words the Tmobile G1 will become one of the ultimate work horses of the wireless industry.
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Aiight, so I read this on engadget:
We were told by T-Mobile reps that an ExtUSB to 3.5mm adapter would be included with the phone to allow for the use of regular earbuds / headphones, but that adapter wouldn’t make it into the first shipments do to production constraints.”
So…my question is…Will TMo send this adapter “free of charge” to customers who have pre-ordered the phone even though it “wouldn’t make it into the first shipments…”?
I pre-ordered this thing and even if it cannot be shipped with my new G1 due to time constraints…I still want it!
I’m waiting for an answer on this. If anyone finds out the answer…please holla at me! I’m here everyday…not reading ALL posts all of the time…but put me in CAPS. LOL, like…@ DAT CHYK or suuuuhmmmm, please!!! David…lemme know if you find the answer too! Anybody at this point!!
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@ TechnologyXDA – Either u have a split personality (a serious disorder) or someone is impersonating you. Either way, I aint got time to entertain either of you!
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yo tech. xda done lost his mind how to you have a split personality in a blog. hats off that the best. son you win the oscar and the emmy the grammy and whatever else there is.
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LOL…”How bout a round of applause…a standing ovation.” Vanna, please tell this MF what he won!!!
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@ so real – that’s what i’m tawkin about! the possibilities are endless and that’s what makes this phone “unique” and a “cut above the rest”…the possibilities! I completely agrre with u!!
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@dat chyk take a look at this
http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/24/t-mobile-g1-impressions-what-we-love-what-we-dont/
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bout to look now
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i got my message from tmo regaurding my g1 it went to the wrong phone. i accidentally upgraded the wrong line oh well the next one is saved for the touch pro
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actually, i just read that article. the G1 is wide open… u feel me? i don’t understand why people keep complaining about what it doesn’t have. they are missing the “whole concept.” it’s an “open market” on purpose… a.k.a there is no limit and …”that’s what’s up” … to me, anyway.
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@ T1 – awe dayum…sorry to hear that.
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