03-21-2019 08:34 PM - edited 01-05-2022 03:51 AM
Hi!
Two questions:
1.I have the $30/month plan and I thought it inluded sending pictures by text,...but pictures don't go through...any thoughts on why
2.Also wondering how I can add US calling onto my plan for only one call I need to make this coming Monday? In other words...I don't want US calling on my plan permanently. Looking for ideas... thanks!
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03-24-2019 11:48 PM
@LittleZee wrote:Just followed your directions for APN settings, and it still isn't working...any more ideas? I think my phone has a few more lines to fill in for APN settings than you listed...
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Officially Recognized APN Reference
03-24-2019 11:45 PM - edited 03-24-2019 11:48 PM
which phone do u have and which android version is it running.
edit the line "apn type" to look like this
APN type : default,supl,mms
03-24-2019 07:37 PM
Just followed your directions for APN settings, and it still isn't working...any more ideas? I think my phone has a few more lines to fill in for APN settings than you listed...
03-24-2019 07:30 PM
Great. Thanks for the advice!
03-23-2019 05:56 PM - edited 03-23-2019 06:09 PM
+1 for google hangouts or using gmail via pc to make outgoing calls anywhere in canada/us, need mic though and the receiving end user to not block gmail/google calls. you just need a wifi or data connection
for sending/receiving pics via texting, mms, you need correct apn, and should work even with data "not" enabled if set up correctly.
03-21-2019 08:55 PM
You can download and use Google Hangouts to call US free of charge.
03-21-2019 08:50 PM
@ShawnC13 FYI: Fongo calls to the USA are not free.
03-21-2019 08:42 PM - edited 03-21-2019 08:42 PM
@LittleZee wrote:Hi!
Two questions:
1.I have the $30/month plan and I thought it inluded sending pictures by text,...but pictures don't go through...any thoughts on why
2.Also wondering how I can add US calling onto my plan for only one call I need to make this coming Monday? In other words...I don't want US calling on my plan permanently. Looking for ideas... thanks!
@LittleZee question 2 is easy: you can purchase the 200 min Long Distance add-on for $8 and it will allow you to dial virtually any number in the USA -- while you are in Canada only though, it's not for roaming. There is also a 400 min version for $15 that lets you call USA and 18 other international countries, but it sounds like it's overkill for your nees. Either one is a one-time purchase and doesn't automatically renew or anyting like that, and the mins stay on your account indefinitely, until you use them all up. So if you buy the 200 mins and use 23 of them on Monday, you'll have 177 remaining to use whenever you like.
For question 1, do you have mobile data enabled on your phone?
EDIT: looks like @ShawnC13 and I were typing at the same time (and he was 2 mins faster!)
03-21-2019 08:40 PM
@LittleZee wrote:Hi!
Two questions:
1.I have the $30/month plan and I thought it inluded sending pictures by text,...but pictures don't go through...any thoughts on why
2.Also wondering how I can add US calling onto my plan for only one call I need to make this coming Monday? In other words...I don't want US calling on my plan permanently. Looking for ideas... thanks!
For question 1 you need to make sure your data is turned on. Is data working, if not you may need to look into your APN settings.
Question 2 the easiest way is to purchase the $8 200 minute addon. I know it is way more than what you will need and won't need Long distance in Canada because it is in your plan but that is probably the only option for you at this time. Or can you use something like Google Hangouts or Fongo on WIFI for that call?
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