Does it work with T-Mobile SIM? Does anyone have experience with t-mobile SIM cards on the ViewPad 7? One review seemed to indicate it does not work because of frequency --- that is beyond my technical comprehension! Does it work with T-Mobile SIM? Does anyone have experience with t-mobile SIM cards on the ViewPad 7? One review seemed to indicate it does not work because of frequency --- that is beyond my... » Read More Does it work with T-Mobile SIM? Does anyone have experience with t-mobile SIM cards on the ViewPad 7? One review seemed to indicate it does not work because of frequency --- that is beyond my technical comprehension! « Show Less
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Ok, thanks again. I got the Viewsonic Viewpad 7 and as you stated it gets edge.... I relly like the machine. Can anyone suggest a similar pad with screen dimensions anywhere from 5 inches to 10.1 which has the 1700Mhz UMTS support for the SIM card?Many thanks,
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Any carrier that uses SIM cards will work, you just will not get 3G because it does not support there frequency. Look for something that has 1700Mhz UMTS support.
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I have no idea, but maybe someone else can help us. I just use the 7 for surfing, mail, and similar things.
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You will still be able to receive data but not at the 3G speeds (advertise 3megabit reality of 1-2), only EDGE which is in the hundred kilobit range.
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I have the Viewsonic Viewpad7. Don't forget it has both "3G" and WiFi capability. I have a monthly T-mobil sim card/voice-text-data plan @ about $30 per month, (1500 texts/minutes,30 megs data,) and I normally disable the data access, in favor of my Clearwire WiFi plan, again about $30, which is an unlimited plan, and blazing fast in my area. This still allows the phone to operate normally. If I want to data access in a fringe wifi area, I enable the phone data access, use it, then disable it again. This is a great way to control overage costs, and I haven't experienced Clear choking back my connection, as other folks have complained about some of the cellular carriers. I have the Viewsonic Viewpad7. Don't forget it has both "3G" and WiFi capability. I have a monthly T-mobil sim card/voice-text-data plan @ about $30 per month, (1500 texts/minutes,30 megs data,) and I normally disable the data access, in favor of my Clearwire WiFi plan, again about $30, which is an unlimited plan, and blazing fast in my area. This still allows the phone to operate normally. If I want to data access in a fringe wifi area, I enable the phone data access, use it, then disable it again. This is a great way to control overage costs, and I haven't experienced Clear... » Read More I have the Viewsonic Viewpad7. Don't forget it has both "3G" and WiFi capability. I have a monthly T-mobil sim card/voice-text-data plan @ about $30 per month, (1500 texts/minutes,30 megs data,) and I normally disable the data access, in favor of my Clearwire WiFi plan, again about $30, which is an unlimited plan, and blazing fast in my area. This still allows the phone to operate normally. If I want to data access in a fringe wifi area, I enable the phone data access, use it, then disable it again. This is a great way to control overage costs, and I haven't experienced Clear choking back my connection, as other folks have complained about some of the cellular carriers. « Show Less
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So I guess one can make calls with the Viewpad 7 but not receive data, if I understand you correctly. I am new at this, hence my checking on it! Thanks!!
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I used to believe I couldn't watch video with the viewpad 7, but I now know I can watch uTube, there are a couple of browsers on the Android market which will allow you to watch some kinds of video. There is a download utility that works with a player, but I haven't used it more than a couple of times. Video from facebook is playable, MP4, divx, all the usual digital formats are playable, I load from my desktop to the tab.. Hulu is not viewable, but I do have a desktop and a laptop for that. Get either a 16 or 32 gig micro SD card. BTW: I tried an Acer Iconia 10" tab, 3.2, and it couldn't play Hulu either. I just like the Viewpad because of its size, and connectability. I used to believe I couldn't watch video with the viewpad 7, but I now know I can watch uTube, there are a couple of browsers on the Android market which will allow you to watch some kinds of video. There is a download utility that works with a player, but I haven't used it more than a couple of times. Video from facebook is playable, MP4, divx, all the usual digital formats are playable, I load from my desktop to the tab.. Hulu is not viewable, but I do have a desktop and a laptop for that. Get either a 16 or 32 gig micro SD card. BTW: I tried an Acer Iconia 10" tab, 3.2, and it... » Read More I used to believe I couldn't watch video with the viewpad 7, but I now know I can watch uTube, there are a couple of browsers on the Android market which will allow you to watch some kinds of video. There is a download utility that works with a player, but I haven't used it more than a couple of times. Video from facebook is playable, MP4, divx, all the usual digital formats are playable, I load from my desktop to the tab.. Hulu is not viewable, but I do have a desktop and a laptop for that. Get either a 16 or 32 gig micro SD card. BTW: I tried an Acer Iconia 10" tab, 3.2, and it couldn't play Hulu either. I just like the Viewpad because of its size, and connectability. « Show Less
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I have TMobile and it did not work for me. But it may depend on other things as well, like the location and how you use it. I tried it a lot of different ways and there was no function.
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I'm sorry, I do not know about T-Mobile. I just went into a store in the Munich train station and bought a sim card for Germany. It worked great. SIM cards are sold throughout Europe.
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Did you make sure you have the right size SIM card. I had to get an adapter for mine since it was a MICRO SIM.I bought MediaDevil Simdevil 3-in-1 SIM card adapter kit (Nano / Micro / Standard) so that my micro sim became a standard sim size. It instantly recognized my tmobile sim
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I have T-mobile and it works great. I had to cut my regular sim card down to micro-sim size, but no problems at all
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I am trying to use this device with a full size Sim on gsm network in India. If tried the 3 biggest carriers but always get a 'no Sim found error'.I looked at a YouTube video and I'm definitely inserting the Sim card right.So based on my experience, this phone does not work with gsm carriers.If anyone has any tips or suggestion, they would be greatly appreciated !!
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Does not work with my AT&T sim. Phone only seems to detect T-Mobile, but I have not tried with a T-Mobile sim
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Yes we have t-mobile and I just put our SIM card in and it worked fine. I got it for my 12 year old daughter. If you are looking for a phone to text and talk it was great. She liked how it flips up. When it starts up you will have to choose the talk and text option to get it started because it doesn't just come up and ready to work, if that makes sense. She has enjoyed it.
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I am still trying to get mine to work. I cannot find a sim card that will connect to a network. I wanted to send it back but I was two days past the deadline to send it back. I guess I can use it for target practice.
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you can see my review, the sim worked for me i am on a tmobile post paid plan once i changed my sim everything populated automatically. good luck
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I have the AT&T; version but a friend of mine picked the T Mobile version and the SIM card was bad so he called TMobile and they sent a new SIM card. after that his phone worked GREAT. Hope this helps.
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I am using it with T-mobile right now. I am using it not with a regular yearly plan, though, but with a $2 a day plan. I am pretty sure it will work with their regular plans, too. But you can double check just by walking into a store and asking, or give them a phone call. Good luck!
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You could try and see if it works, my T-,mobile sim did not work, and they gave me anoter which did. You might want to contact ATT or check at one of their stores to see. Fastest way to know is to pop the sim in the socket and find out.
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Dear friend, Sorry for late reply because of weekend. And Thanks for your kindly contact. I am sorry i am a little bit confused by your problem"sim card not going in slot". Could yo pls tell me more about it? Any questions,please let me know,I'll try my best to help. ^_^ Have a great day! Thanks&Best Regards Cindy
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It works perfectly.....either you use the nano Sim or cut the regular one and it will also work!!!
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Did you read the specifications for it?? Yes it has GSM,, BUT!!!! You really need to look at the radio frequencies it works on and then check the radio frequencies of the service provider you want to use it on.For example. Here in the USA both AT&T; and T-Mobile use the GSM system, BUT!!! T-Mobile uses a radio frequencies for their LTE or 3G service that the table doesn't accommodate. So using the GT-P6800 on T-Mobile limits it to 2G (<.7 mpbs max speed) service while using it on AT&T; at least lets it get the faster HSPDA+ (~ .7 -1.5 mbps) service even though it doesn't get AT&T; LTE service.So, look at the radio specs and check the carrier requirements. Did you read the specifications for it?? Yes it has GSM,, BUT!!!! You really need to look at the radio frequencies it works on and then check the radio frequencies of the service provider you want to use it on.For example. Here in the USA both AT&T; and T-Mobile use the GSM system, BUT!!! T-Mobile uses a radio frequencies for their LTE or 3G service that the table doesn't accommodate. So using the GT-P6800 on T-Mobile limits it to 2G (<.7 mpbs max speed) service while using it on AT&T; at least lets it get the faster HSPDA+ (~ .7 -1.5 mbps) service even though it doesn't get AT&T; LTE... » Read More Did you read the specifications for it?? Yes it has GSM,, BUT!!!! You really need to look at the radio frequencies it works on and then check the radio frequencies of the service provider you want to use it on.For example. Here in the USA both AT&T; and T-Mobile use the GSM system, BUT!!! T-Mobile uses a radio frequencies for their LTE or 3G service that the table doesn't accommodate. So using the GT-P6800 on T-Mobile limits it to 2G (<.7 mpbs max speed) service while using it on AT&T; at least lets it get the faster HSPDA+ (~ .7 -1.5 mbps) service even though it doesn't get AT&T; LTE service.So, look at the radio specs and check the carrier requirements. « Show Less
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I think it originally was with At&T.; My T mobile sim card worked fine, but I was unable to receive or send Pictures. I called t-mobile and they did something from their end. Now everything with T-mobile works fine. Gary