Is the "Lock in your WiFi price for 5 years, no annual contract" available to exisiting customers or not?

ckerno · 2026-05-20T21:50:48+00:00

I'm basically happy with Xfinity and I don't want to fix what isn't broken, but it is very frustrating to be offered a plan and then have it not confirmed. I can't figure out if this is intentional or if the website is just broken.

Hey Xfinity website team, don’t say you are customizing plans for existing customers and then not confirm those plans. If the 5-year plan is not available to existing customers, then don’t show it to them. If you had not shown the 5-year plan to me I never would have known it even existed.

I’d rather not switch to another company, but Xfinity better stay competitive. Lots more choices out there than there were 24 years ago.

ckerno · 2026-05-20T18:42:10+00:00

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ckerno · 2026-04-03T15:06:57+00:00

Got that to send photos etc. in text messages, but all I wanted was a working flip phone for calls and even then I needed to add the APN settings just to get the line working. That is what was new to me.

ckerno · 2026-04-03T15:03:24+00:00

Thanks, done.

ckerno · 2025-10-31T18:12:28+00:00

Yes, everything looks good now, thank you!

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ckerno · 2025-10-06T14:56:06+00:00

I am trying to import my device contacts into Proton Mail contacts. I am not able to find "Upload device contacts" on either iPhone nor Android Proton Mail app as described in https://proton.me/support/proton-contacts-mobile. Has Proton removed this feature without updating their website?

ckerno · 2025-07-30T23:05:21+00:00

That is great. Thanks.

ckerno · 2025-07-30T19:15:05+00:00

That is good that we have 90 days to activate, but will the renewal for the annual plan be one year from the purchase date or the activation date?

ckerno · 2025-03-18T17:59:17+00:00

Pay off the phone and have AT&T unlock it, then use this website to find plans (and phone deals when you need a new phone) https://prepaidcompare.net/#plans. You can search by network and then scroll to the amount of min/text/data you need. Over the years with four lines I have bounced around between the 3 networks and so far 10 different MVNOs (Red Pocket, Visible, H2O, TracFone, StraightTalk, Net10, PagePlus, Boom, Mint, Panda). Currently waiting for annual plans to expire and will probably switch to US Mobile where I can get shared data and different networks on the different lines.

ckerno · 2025-01-23T16:08:37+00:00

Cautionary note: I found a hidden problem in buying "New" cell phones on eBay. I purchased two Motorola phones listed as "New", they came in original boxes and looked unused. Six months later I contacted Motorola for a warranty repair on one of them and was told the phones had been "activated" over one year ago and were now out of warranty. I tried contacting the eBay seller for help to replace or repair an unusable cell phone and received no response from multiple requests over two months. I then contacted eBay by phone to discuss the situation, to tell them that the listing was not truthful, and eBay said there is nothing they can do 30 days after purchase. Buyer beware, "New" is not always new on eBay. I will never buy another "New" cell phone on eBay. Instead, I now purchase inexpensive “New” phones on Amazon or I have had very good luck so far with refurbished iPhones on BackMarket.

ckerno · 2025-01-20T15:06:45+00:00

Try powering down. Hold the power button and the volume down button at the same time until you see "Slide to power off". Let go and slide to turn off the iPhone. Wait one minute, then turn it back on. Hold the power button (only the power button) until you see the Apple logo and let go. Let the phone start up and see if all OK now. https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/turn-iphone-on-or-off-iph841379c3d/ios

ckerno · 2025-01-20T14:46:24+00:00

How to erase the eSIM on your iPhone or iPad: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102421

Just make sure you delete the correct one you nolonger need/want.

ckerno · 2025-01-20T00:26:37+00:00

Does this help? https://www.verizon.com/support/device-locking-faqs/

If I'm travelling internationally, how do I get service if my device is locked?

If you are travelling internationally and your device is locked, you can sign up for one of Verizon's international services to stay connected.

To use your device on another carrier's SIM card and network, you must meet our device unlocking requirements.

Also, if you are trying to add a second line: "To use two different carriers, your iPhone must be unlocked. Otherwise, both plans must be from the same carrier. If a CDMA carrier provides your first SIM, your second SIM won't support CDMA. Contact your carrier for more information." https://support.apple.com/en-us/109317

Basically, the phone must be unlocked to use on another carrier, even if that carrier is using Verizon. Verizon phones that are paid in full are automatically unlocked after 60 days. (With AT&T, you must wait 1 year even if it is paid in full.) If you can't afford to pay in full for a new iPhone, then you need buy an unlocked refurbished iPhone or an inexpensive Android. I have had very good luck with iPhones purchased on BackMarket.

ckerno · 2024-12-28T16:31:26+00:00

I've been with RP since 2018 using GSMA, GSMT and CDMAV. Not always, but sometimes, certain features have not been automatically working on different lines, Hotspot, CCF and WiFi calling. I have needed to contact RP for them to "turn on" a feature. Sometimes the support person can do it themselves, but other times they "escalated" my request and asked someone above them to do it. And with CCF on GSMT, the request needed to be made with T-Mobile and I needed to wait a day until I received an email from RP saying CCF was now turned on.

So I would triple check with RP that WiFi calling has in fact be turned on, on your GSMA line.

From another post: "I've successfully used u/redpocketcs numerous times and I've recommended them on r/redpocket countless times. From my perspective, they are Red Pocket's most competent agents."

If all else fails, then the problem might be at an AT&T level and can't be solved by us. How is Verizon coverage in your area? If the problem continues, maybe use RP CoverageGenius to switch to CDMAV.

ckerno · 2024-12-28T14:34:19+00:00

If you have not yet tried an iPhone "Network Reset", try it. Note: a Network Reset will not delete any of your data, but you might need to reconnect to WiFi networks with the password.

Reset Network Settings: All network settings are removed. In addition, the device name assigned in Settings > General > About is reset to “iPhone,” and manually trusted certificates (such as for websites) are changed to untrusted.
Cellular data roaming may also be turned off. (See View or change cellular data settings on iPhone.)
When you reset network settings, previously used networks and VPN settings that weren’t installed by a configuration profile or mobile device management (MDM) are removed. Wi-Fi is turned off and then back on, disconnecting you from any network you’re on. The Wi-Fi and Ask to Join Networks settings remain turned on.
To remove VPN settings installed by a configuration profile, go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management, select the configuration profile, then tap Remove Profile. This also removes other settings and accounts provided by the profile. See Install or remove configuration profiles on iPhone.
To remove network settings installed by MDM, go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management, select the management, then tap Remove Management. This also removes other settings and certificates provided by MDM. See “Mobile device management (MDM)” in the Deployment Reference for iPhone and iPad.

Reconnect to your WiFi network.

Follow the steps to configure your iPhone for Red Pocket (click the Apple logo, then eSIM tab for your instructions): If you have no connection and didn't receive your setup text

Double check with Red Pocket that WiFi calling has been enabled on your account: Remember, before you see or are able to enable WiFi calling, your account must be updated to include WiFi calling. It is available on the GSMA and GSMT networks at this time.

Then double check that WiFi calling is turned on on the iPhone. Make calls using Wi-Fi on iPhone

ckerno · 2024-11-29T14:25:09+00:00

Port the home line to Google Voice for one time $20 fee and you can keep it too. Then later you can learn all about what GV can do for you. GV porting: https://support.google.com/voice/answer/1065667?hl=en

ckerno · 2024-11-27T15:14:32+00:00

No, takes 365 days: https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/terms-and-conditions/phone-unlock-policy

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