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    Straightalk Service?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by emsrider, Dec 11, 2015.

  1. emsrider

    emsrider Newbie

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    Does anyone know if it is possible to use a Qualcom HS-USB Modem 250d with Straight Talk?
     
    emsrider, Dec 11, 2015
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  2. Azrial

    Azrial Notebook Deity

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    I have wondered about a way to use one of the cheaper data services, like Stright Talk, myself!
     
    Azrial, Dec 14, 2015
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  3. CWB32

    CWB32 Need parts for my flying saucer.

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    finding a competent person behind a desk where the straight talk stuff is sold might be a problem when it comes to "non-standard" devices .
    as an example , it took three different people to "figure out" what to do with my '30 to link it to my account .
     
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Are you saying that it's difficult to get a "straight" answer? :D
     
    Shawn, Dec 14, 2015
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  5. Kent T

    Kent T Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes, due to who sells Straight Talk, a firm best known as Wal-Mart. This would be an inquiry which would rather befuddle them. As this modem to them is a device they won't know.
     
    Kent T, Dec 14, 2015
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    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    If you go online to Straight Talk they sell just the Sim card with service plan,they will ask for the meid# and all that so that might be the way to go. I would also jump up to Gobi 2000 if it is a 1000.
     
    safn1949, Dec 15, 2015
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