Comments on: “No Evil”: My NET10 Wireless Experiences http://technobabbl.es/2010/02/no-evil-my-net10-wireless-experiences/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss I try to sound like I know what I'm talking about. Don't be fooled. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:57:06 +0000 hourly 1 By: Voyagerfan5761 http://technobabbl.es/2010/02/no-evil-my-net10-wireless-experiences/#comment-24209 Voyagerfan5761 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:34:09 +0000 http://technobabbl.es/?p=1135#comment-24209 I verified my number a long time ago, on (as mentioned above) an LG300G. The LG800G very well might have problems sending the touch tones to Google Voice. Poke around in the settings menus to see if you can find any references to "touch tones", "DTMF tones", or something else like that. Also post in the <a href="http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/voice" rel="nofollow">Google Voice Help Forums</a>. I envy you now. As of July, I have switched to Virgin Mobile and an LG Optimus V (which <a href="http://technobabbl.es/2011/06/hello-android-lg-optimus-v-review/" rel="nofollow">I reviewed a while back</a>, a review I should probably update). VM is owned by Sprint, but Sprint has chosen to disallow forwarding to services like Google Voice. GV couldn't even call the first number I was assigned; I had to request a different one that works. I kind of miss the voicemail forwarding... Good luck solving the problem! I verified my number a long time ago, on (as mentioned above) an LG300G.

The LG800G very well might have problems sending the touch tones to Google Voice. Poke around in the settings menus to see if you can find any references to “touch tones”, “DTMF tones”, or something else like that. Also post in the Google Voice Help Forums.

I envy you now. As of July, I have switched to Virgin Mobile and an LG Optimus V (which I reviewed a while back, a review I should probably update). VM is owned by Sprint, but Sprint has chosen to disallow forwarding to services like Google Voice. GV couldn’t even call the first number I was assigned; I had to request a different one that works. I kind of miss the voicemail forwarding…

Good luck solving the problem!

]]> By: Angela http://technobabbl.es/2010/02/no-evil-my-net10-wireless-experiences/#comment-24204 Angela Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:54:12 +0000 http://technobabbl.es/?p=1135#comment-24204 You mentioned you use google voice, I just bought a net 10 phone for my son for his birthday. I am trying to do the google voice thing for him, as I have it on my sprint phone. I bought the new LG800G for him (a touch phone) so when google tries to verify the net 10 number the call comes through, it says enter the two digit code and I do it but it doesn't register.. it says unable to verify, try again.. How can I do this? You mentioned you use google voice, I just bought a net 10 phone for my son for his birthday. I am trying to do the google voice thing for him, as I have it on my sprint phone. I bought the new LG800G for him (a touch phone) so when google tries to verify the net 10 number the call comes through, it says enter the two digit code and I do it but it doesn’t register.. it says unable to verify, try again.. How can I do this?

]]> By: Silentrancor2 http://technobabbl.es/2010/02/no-evil-my-net10-wireless-experiences/#comment-22616 Silentrancor2 Thu, 26 May 2011 14:28:27 +0000 http://technobabbl.es/?p=1135#comment-22616 This has been the best "cynical" review of Net10 that I have read. I am a cynical person myself and enjoyed the "Hey this is evil, but it's cheap so I'll give'em a break." style. This has been the best “cynical” review of Net10 that I have read. I am a cynical person myself and enjoyed the “Hey this is evil, but it’s cheap so I’ll give’em a break.” style.

]]> By: Jimmy http://technobabbl.es/2010/02/no-evil-my-net10-wireless-experiences/#comment-22039 Jimmy Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:51:09 +0000 http://technobabbl.es/?p=1135#comment-22039 I have been in love with the net10 service ever since they got the LG900g phone. Before this phone i never even looked at them. I sacrificed been in a contract service which i use to pay 88.90 dollars and it wasn't even unlimited :( But thank god they decided to bring out a line of what i like to call semi smart phones haha, now they offer everything great coverage either through at&t or verizon and affordable unlimited rates :)) I have been in love with the net10 service ever since they got the LG900g phone. Before this phone i never even looked at them. I sacrificed been in a contract service which i use to pay 88.90 dollars and it wasn’t even unlimited :(
But thank god they decided to bring out a line of what i like to call semi smart phones haha, now they offer everything great coverage either through at&t or verizon and affordable unlimited rates :) )

]]> By: jonnyjones73 http://technobabbl.es/2010/02/no-evil-my-net10-wireless-experiences/#comment-21711 jonnyjones73 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:36:04 +0000 http://technobabbl.es/?p=1135#comment-21711 Net10 is great! Great signal strength even though the phones aren't too fancy and the internet is a little slow, but I expected a tradeoff for only 50 bucks a month! Net10 is great! Great signal strength even though the phones aren’t too fancy and the internet is a little slow, but I expected a tradeoff for only 50 bucks a month!

]]> By: jonnyjones73 http://technobabbl.es/2010/02/no-evil-my-net10-wireless-experiences/#comment-21710 jonnyjones73 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:34:55 +0000 http://technobabbl.es/?p=1135#comment-21710 Net10 is great! Great signal strength even though the phones aren't too fancy and the internet is a little slow, but I expected a tradeoff for only 50 bucks a month! I agree with most of the comments posted above. Net10 has been a really great solution for me because I can't afford a super high-end service but I still want the power of an unlimited anything plan that I can really use. The signal strength has been really great so far, no dropped calls or anything like that! Net10 is great! Great signal strength even though the phones aren’t too fancy and the internet is a little slow, but I expected a tradeoff for only 50 bucks a month!

I agree with most of the comments posted above. Net10 has been a really great solution for me because I can’t afford a super high-end service but I still want the power of an unlimited anything plan that I can really use. The signal strength has been really great so far, no dropped calls or anything like that!

]]> By: rachelgrey40 http://technobabbl.es/2010/02/no-evil-my-net10-wireless-experiences/#comment-21672 rachelgrey40 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:04:20 +0000 http://technobabbl.es/?p=1135#comment-21672 Love Net10 overall. Haven't been TOTALLY floored by Net10 but they make for a really great transition or discount phone. For 50 bucks a month, I got service from Verizon towers (it may be ATT where you live but it's based on whatever is better for your service) and I don't think it ever dropped a call. Not very powerful though, and limited phone selection. Love Net10 overall. Haven’t been TOTALLY floored by Net10 but they make for a really great transition or discount phone. For 50 bucks a month, I got service from Verizon towers (it may be ATT where you live but it’s based on whatever is better for your service) and I don’t think it ever dropped a call. Not very powerful though, and limited phone selection.

]]> By: CxLEe http://technobabbl.es/2010/02/no-evil-my-net10-wireless-experiences/#comment-20781 CxLEe Sat, 29 Jan 2011 22:42:41 +0000 http://technobabbl.es/?p=1135#comment-20781 Hey, Thanks for the great review. The story about your New Years is pretty interesting. I have the unlimited plan with NEt10 so I don't really have to worry about charging. Strange though that yours didn't go through and your friends on Verizon had no problem since they use the same network. I was thinking about getting that new LG900 phone. Does anyone have any information on the phone. I wish they had a greater selection, but it seems like this LG900 will be perfect and I'll be able to utilize the unlimited data plan. It's pretty sick to not have to worry about time and individual costs anymore. Some months when i'm strugglin tho I switch back. It's nice to be able to be flexible on a month to month basis. Hey, Thanks for the great review. The story about your New Years is pretty interesting. I have the unlimited plan with NEt10 so I don’t really have to worry about charging. Strange though that yours didn’t go through and your friends on Verizon had no problem since they use the same network. I was thinking about getting that new LG900 phone. Does anyone have any information on the phone. I wish they had a greater selection, but it seems like this LG900 will be perfect and I’ll be able to utilize the unlimited data plan. It’s pretty sick to not have to worry about time and individual costs anymore. Some months when i’m strugglin tho I switch back. It’s nice to be able to be flexible on a month to month basis.

]]> By: bobish http://technobabbl.es/2010/02/no-evil-my-net10-wireless-experiences/#comment-13366 bobish Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:43:57 +0000 http://technobabbl.es/?p=1135#comment-13366 Almost forgot. This is a huge one for google voice fans! Although my phone allows pauses to be inserted in a number to be dialed, verizon/net10 will not call any numbers with pauses. The call fails! Says network is busy or something but it's not because if you immediately try it manually it works. Every. Time. So think about it. You want to call someone through your google voice number so that is shows up on their caller ID instead of your net10 #. No such luck. You want to use google voice to make really cheap international calls. Again, no such luck. If you plan on using google voice to make outgoing calls, you are going to have to speed-dial your google voice # and then wait for prompts and enter them PLUS the number you are calling manually!!! That is simply insane! So for google voice lovers, net10 is definitely a fail. Almost forgot. This is a huge one for google voice fans! Although my phone allows pauses to be inserted in a number to be dialed, verizon/net10 will not call any numbers with pauses. The call fails! Says network is busy or something but it’s not because if you immediately try it manually it works. Every. Time.

So think about it. You want to call someone through your google voice number so that is shows up on their caller ID instead of your net10 #. No such luck. You want to use google voice to make really cheap international calls. Again, no such luck. If you plan on using google voice to make outgoing calls, you are going to have to speed-dial your google voice # and then wait for prompts and enter them PLUS the number you are calling manually!!! That is simply insane! So for google voice lovers, net10 is definitely a fail.

]]> By: bobish http://technobabbl.es/2010/02/no-evil-my-net10-wireless-experiences/#comment-13364 bobish Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:23:24 +0000 http://technobabbl.es/?p=1135#comment-13364 Great write up. I am on my second Net10 phone now. The first was a complete fail. I just got this one and will have to see how it works out. Net10 and other no-contract phones have their pluses and minuses. I have some info for your readers: When you buy a phone from Net10 they use your zip code to determine what carrier they will put you on (ATT, Verizon, etc.). Hint: they prefer to put you on someone other than verizon. Maybe they pay them more than the others. If you want a CDMA phone to get on Verizon's network, you can put in a zip that only verizon services (a google search will find it for you but I think Helena, MT is one such zip). Then just change the zip back to your real zip in the shipping info and confirm. They will ship you the phone and when you activate it in your area, you will get an area code from your area so no problem there. This is a nifty trick if you want the Samsung r355c which is only offered as CDMA on Net10 right now. Just make sure to look at the maps first to see if your network choice covers your area. But if you want verizon, they pretty much cover the whole US. Now about Net10's shortcomings: - You say you use google voice? Nett10 phones I have used do not play well with it. For example, trying to activate \Google voicemail on this phone\ has failed on both Net10 phones. There must be software or network lock. - Contacts are another sticking point. If you ever plan to transfer them to another phone, you will most likely be out of luck. Your best I think is trying bluetooth and your computer but it's not for the faint of heart and you will likely have mixed results. - Your blocked number scenario is another sticking point. There is absolutely no way to block a number on my phone. Believe me, I've checked every option. I get 10 calls per day from a credit collector since I got my new number (the calls are for the previous owner of the number). There is absolutely no way to do so on this phone. I should be able to block the number without contacting Net10. Basically, you get what you pay for and Net10 is no exception. I am going to use this phone for some months but I will probably get a smart phone on a plan at some point. If you use ultra-low minutes, the go phone from ATT is great. You can put in $100 and it is good for a year. You have call forwarding, call blocking, and it works great with google voice. But at .25 per minute and .20 per text, you can go through a $100 pretty fast. Great write up. I am on my second Net10 phone now. The first was a complete fail. I just got this one and will have to see how it works out. Net10 and other no-contract phones have their pluses and minuses. I have some info for your readers:

When you buy a phone from Net10 they use your zip code to determine what carrier they will put you on (ATT, Verizon, etc.). Hint: they prefer to put you on someone other than verizon. Maybe they pay them more than the others. If you want a CDMA phone to get on Verizon’s network, you can put in a zip that only verizon services (a google search will find it for you but I think Helena, MT is one such zip). Then just change the zip back to your real zip in the shipping info and confirm. They will ship you the phone and when you activate it in your area, you will get an area code from your area so no problem there. This is a nifty trick if you want the Samsung r355c which is only offered as CDMA on Net10 right now. Just make sure to look at the maps first to see if your network choice covers your area. But if you want verizon, they pretty much cover the whole US.

Now about Net10′s shortcomings:

- You say you use google voice? Nett10 phones I have used do not play well with it. For example, trying to activate \Google voicemail on this phone\ has failed on both Net10 phones. There must be software or network lock.

- Contacts are another sticking point. If you ever plan to transfer them to another phone, you will most likely be out of luck. Your best I think is trying bluetooth and your computer but it’s not for the faint of heart and you will likely have mixed results.

- Your blocked number scenario is another sticking point. There is absolutely no way to block a number on my phone. Believe me, I’ve checked every option. I get 10 calls per day from a credit collector since I got my new number (the calls are for the previous owner of the number). There is absolutely no way to do so on this phone. I should be able to block the number without contacting Net10.

Basically, you get what you pay for and Net10 is no exception. I am going to use this phone for some months but I will probably get a smart phone on a plan at some point. If you use ultra-low minutes, the go phone from ATT is great. You can put in $100 and it is good for a year. You have call forwarding, call blocking, and it works great with google voice. But at .25 per minute and .20 per text, you can go through a $100 pretty fast.

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