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btw I just checked aobmobile and they sell nexus 5 for 13,100 baht. Thats 403 usd with current exchange rate.

Thanks. That's a decent price, barely ~ 650 baht more than I'd pay in the U.S., and certainly less than you could land it here if re-shipping.

Here's a link to AOB Mobile; they have a counter/shop in MBK: http://aobmobile.net/wc/

It looks the 32 GB/Red/U.S. variant is 15,400 THB at that shop. Maybe LG Thailand never imported that color?

So everything worked fine for some period of time and then, recently, you started experiencing problems? Has anyhting changed?

Please provide as much background and detail as possible. I assume your HTC phone is 2100 MHz 3G compatible?

On your phone, go to Settings, About phone, Status.What does it say for Network, Signal strength, Mobile network type, Service state? A screenshot would be ideal.

I would verify that you have a newer AWN SIM, have switched to AWN, have properly configured the APN (manually, save it and re-start the phone), have subscribed to a 2100 MHz 3G plan.

The largest plan I see on AIS/Post-paid is 10 GB/1,699 baht; not sure what the FuP is, maybe 256 Kbps?. Maybe stop in an AIS/TWZ shop and ask if they have anything larger? Or ring them? Or email them: [email protected]

TOT have two post-paid Storm plans which offer truly uncapped/unlimited usage albeit with speed limits of 1 (790 baht) or 2 Mbps (990 baht).

http://www.tot3g.net/PromotionInfo.aspx?pid=23

as you can see it is 16gb.

Suspect the label is incorrect. Always best to use a unit yourself, go into Settings, Storage.

On their (BananaIT) website that SKU also says "16 GB", price is 19,900, so not sure now.

Pretty sure these can take up to a 64 GB uSD card as well.

Again, I've only seen the 3G/32 GB variants (SM-P601) here. Maybe easiest to simply go to a Samsung shop?

Are you sure it had 16 GB? I honestly haven't seen anything other than a 3G/32 GB variant here, MSRP 20,900 but there were some promotions back in early December for 18,900.

Just go to any top line It or phone retailer (IT City, Jaymart etc.) or a Samsung shop.

I am 100% certain that any unit AIS is selling is authentic.

FWIW, I can access both sites:

https://www.ovh.com/fr/index.xml

http://www.bfmtv.com/

using multiple different True Online DSL connections (we have four separate lines in one location), on one AIS AIrNET connection, on a DTAC 3G connection and on a 3BB FTTx connection. All using Chrome and Google DNS. I did not have to make any other modifcations, like a proxy.

Note that the units from thainexusman appear to be grey-market imports, specifically the D820 variant, so suspect you'd have to send the unit back to LG/USA for any warranty repair/service/replacement.

You can review Thai social media, or have someone do it for you, re: thainexusman's "reputation".

I've brought back a few Chromecast's from the U.S., it is pretty cool but still not that useful here, compared to using it in the U.S.

Every brand/model/Android ver. is different. I have a Nexus 4/Android 4.4.2.

I think the sub-menu on the SGS4 is accessed via the bottom-most, left "soft" key; it should light up with a sort of three-sided square with two horizontal lines.

You can review the pricing in the links provided. For the most part prices/packages from the leading service providers are very similar. If you do plan to switch just make sure that provider offers adequate 3G coverage in your frequented locations.

The one 'differentiator' for the DTAC 399 baht package is that is does have a 1.5 GB, albeit with a FuP of 64 Kbps, while other 399 plans offer 1 GB. TrueMove and DTAC do offer "power-up" options whereby you can buy an additional 1 GB for 150 baht to see you through your current billing period.

http://www.ais.co.th/3g/en/package.aspx?id=4&type=mobile_package#tips

http://www.dtac.co.th/en/prepaid/products/Happy-internet-package.html

http://truemoveh.truecorp.co.th/3g/toppings/iplay/entry/654

This thread has quite a bit of up to the minute detail re: the 2014 Burning Season in/around the Chiang Mai area:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692704-smoke-smog-dust-2014-chiang-mai/page-4

If past years are any indication, then we are still a bit from reaching the "peak" season?

LG Thailand localized the D821/32 GB variant here eons ago; the MSRP remains 16,900.

You can purchase the D820 variant from the Play Store in the U.S. Add in shipping and handling ($13.99), state sales tax, re-shipper fees, potential VAT/excise/duty.

I think the pricing is $349/16 GB and $399/32 GB.

Data Usage, ... am I able to change the data record option, so it ONLY records memory when I use 3g

Yes. In Settings, Data usage, simply enter the sub-menu (press on the three dots in the upper right-hand corner), and un-tick "Show WiFi usage", and only 3G data usage will be displayed. You can also adjust the time-periods viewed, press/drag the vertical white lines which represent the time axis - and this will be summarized directly below, and you can set the time period to match your current billing cycle. And you can set warning and limit levels of your own choosing, which match that of your plan.

If you can limit your more bandwidth-intensive activities (phone system updates, application downloads/updates, Youtube, data synching to the cloud) to when you are attached via WiFi then 1 GB of mobile data may be satisfactory. But there really is no way for any of us to know. Try 1 GB and if reach your cap before the renewal date simply cancel and subscribe to a higher-volume plan. As you move up the food-chain the FuP speed typically increases, where something like 384 Kbps might be 'livable" for a few days at the end of each billing period.

You can manage/check your data usage: Settings, Data usage, or with a third-party app (DroidStats is but one), or with the AIS eService Android app, or via *139# send.

Again, I would steer clear of iMobile/TOT. Their network is a bit old in the tooth, and they have been struggling forever. They were set to do a big roaming deal with AIS this week - which AIS needs - but the political issues (boycott) nixed that deal. And TOT is looking for an "exit strategy" and/or money to maintain/expand their network. iMobile (Samart) is pretty much TOT's only channel.

TOT to find co-investors/partners in its 2nd phase 3G project

To the OP, sorry I missed the obvious fact - evident in the title no less - that you already have AIS.

Try the 1 GB/399 baht plan and see how it works for you - be sure to disable Play Store/Apps/System updates over 3G, maybe enable these for WiFi only - for the first month. You can always cancel the plan, and subscribe to a different one if you need more volume. Note that the 1 GB/399 baht plan has a fair-use sped limit of 64 Kbps once you reach 1 GB (upload and download), which may be frustrating to use.

It really depends on which providers have coverage there. Can you speak with anyone who might know?

Can you share any details on the make/model of her device? We need to know this in order to point to the most compatible provider.

Without any additional details, and assuming her Samsung phone is unlocked, can accept a SIM and is 850 MHz/3G compatible, I might recommend TrueMove H - through their partner CAT they have the most coverage and the fewest customers - and a Net 249/7 day package or a Net 399/30 day package.

http://truemoveh.truecorp.co.th/3g/toppings/iplay/entry/654

All the Thai SIM cards, including AIS and DTAC, I have roam internationally, provided I have requested IR be enabled, the handset supports the necessary frequencies and the service provider has a partner in the target countries.

http://www.ais.co.th/roaming/en/index.aspx

You can step through the options.

You can request IR be enabled via email: [email protected] but suspect SIM #2 has not yet been activated. Further the OP could inquire about the status of SIM #1. Finally, maybe best to switch to AWN, the new AIS/2100 MHz subsidiary upon arrival.

AIS has had to get (some) new IR partners for their transition to AWN, so some legacy IR partners may not recognize the "old" SIM?

I would stick with AIS, DTAC or TrueMove H. iMobile (TOT 3G MVNO) is not necessarily the best option.

You should first determine which provider has the best 3G coverage in those areas which you frequent. You can talk with friends, neighbors, colleagues or experiment with a SIM (~ 50 baht) and a 49 baht daily plan or a 199 baht weekly plan.

One you've identified a satisfactory provider simply subscribe to the plan which meets your requirements.

After that, based on your stated usage, I'd say 1 GB might be enough. That should be ~ 400 baht/month. Most have a 1 baht/min voice tariff to all networks.

http://truemoveh.truecorp.co.th/3g/toppings/iplay/entry/654

http://www.dtac.co.th/en/prepaid/products/Happy-internet-package.html

(note that DTAC's 399 baht plan gives 1.5 GB)

http://www.ais.co.th/3g/en/package.aspx?id=4&type=mobile_package#tips

There are also bundled voice and data plans, but at your level they may not represent a significant value/discount?

You must have international roaming enabled on any Thai SIM in order to get a signal from a local/partner provider.

My best guess(es):

SIM #1 is expired and the number has been recycled. But not sure when you last used it in Thailand, or if it ever roamed in the U.K..

SIM #2 has not had international roaming enabled.

Not sure how much can be done until you arrive in Thailand, where you can try to recover SIM #1, SIM#2 or just purchase a new SIM for 50 baht.

Does that sound familiar to anyone?

Believe that is True Online Ultra High Speed (DOCSIS, FTTx, VDSL?) specifically. The hourly numbers were quite high, and probably not attainable?

Every ISP here has a Fair/Acceptable Use Policy allowing them to manage their limited upstream/downstream bandwidth - on consumer lines, not business lines, which may have their own unique SLA - as they see fit. Each ISP incorporates several methods to manage bandwidth.

Simply dial +1 followed by the area code and number.

If your phone does not have a "+" replace it with 011

examples:

+1 NNN nnn-1234

011 1 NNN nnn-1234

This will insure your CPID passes through. It may not if using a bypass service like 005, 00500, 008, 009.

The cost will be 9.63 baht/min.

450 million users to exploit to targeted promotions.

That's $42 profit needed per person.

Well, not exactly. That's just simple division representing the cost of acquiring each "customer". It's a metric, just a single one, used to evaluate the opportunity. Facebook's current customers are valued at $140 (USD) per.

Each deal does not have to "monetized". Some are defensive, others meant to aggregate the user experience (minutes per day). Facebook wants/needs to maintain control in the rapidly changing/expanding mobile space

While Twitter is now a broadcast, or point to multi-point 'messaging' system, WhatsApp! is point to point, Twitter has added a point-to-point messaging capability (or will do so soon).

I guess, ultimately, that FB could have easily created a messaging app/platform, for a lot less than $19 billion, but it might have taken years to get 450 million customers, and a competitor might have snapped up WhatsApp! in the meantime?

Form what I've read WhatsApp! will not be monetized with location-based ads, and will remain somewhat autonomous. Not sure if it will "free-ish" or if the annual fee of 99 cents will continue, continue to be waived, increase?

KiES generally is successful ~ 15% of the time with a firmware upgrade, on a good day. Chances are there is an issue with the download. Maybe wait a few weeks until any surge is over and try again. Or simply go to Settings, About phone, System updates, and update OTA. (I'd only do this if your phone is fully charged and you are on known good, relaible WiFi network.)

What is your current Android version, Baseband version, Kernel version and Build number? A single screenshot would be a simple way to share this info. Settings, ABout phone,scroll down, grab screen, share here.

I'm guessing you are on 4.2.2?

Unless you have a specific problem with your phone, which you know a new firmware release will address, I might not be in such a hurry to upgrade. If it an't broke...

ex-Yahoo-ers, 30 engineers, ~ 45 employees, no marketing budget, $60 million investment = $19 billion. Yowser. Sequoia Capital was the only VC. Shades of 1999?

That said, they do have 450 million customers, 72% of which use the service every day.

I'm wondering if a policy like this is their only defence against people taking a connection and then subdividing and selling it on to say a hundred sub-subscribers....

Every ISPs ToS/AUP, that I've ever read, strictly prohibits re-sale.

Nearly every ISP has an Acceptable (or Fair) Use Policy, you may need to ask for it. It can be generic re: acceptable levels of activity, or it can be precise. Most seem to be generic, and they tend to allow a month or two of excessive activity before notifying customers, while others actively manage things like P2P throughout a daily period, while potentially prioritizing applications like VoIP or gaming.

Every ISP has limited aggregate upstream and downstream bandwidth, along with peering flow challenges which need to be managed.

Every ISP manages their bandwidth differently, but they have to do this in order to maintain reasonable quality of service level for each customer.

"Unlimited" means different things to different people, but in regards to ISPs, bandwidth and usage it generally means that you pay a fixed price each month regardless of how much bandwidth you consume - unlike nearly any other "utility" - so more about volume than speed per se, but ultimately both your speed and pre-defined excessive volumes may subject to restrictions.

Featured in the popular comedy film, "Ruam-Phon-Khon-Look-Tung" ( รวมพลคนลูกทุ่งเงินล้าน ) , from late last year.

Very popular as a calling melody.