AT&T w/ sling

[JTBenson]

I am planning to get a slingbox in April and move to AT&T after my contract runs out with Sprint next year. I want to get a phone where I can view my slingbox anywhere (not just on wifi). What would be the best phone to get?

 

[jasond9263]

Sling runs great using 3g on my jailbroke iPhone.

 

[JAG72]

Just remember that no matter what phone you choose it will be against the terms of use on AT&T.

 

[JTBenson]

Just remember that no matter what phone you choose it will be against the terms of use on AT&T.

Even on a Blackberry?

 

[JAG72]

Even on a Blackberry?

Yep

It does not mean that it won't work, only against their rules.

 

[JAG72]

More can be found in this thread.

http://www.satelliteguys.us/phone-zone/173331-t-re-adds-slingbox-ban-3g-network.html

 

[JTBenson]

Then what is the best phone/provider for the Sling (that doesn't go against terms of service)?

 

[JAG72]

From what I have seen and read you are already on the best network for Sling.

AT&T - Against terms
Verizon - Many of their phones are not supported with Sling (Blackberry's). Also they seem to cripple their phones the worst of any provider IMO.
T-Mobile - Not enough coverage IMO

 

[DJ Rob]

You should read up on the phones they have and see what fits all of your needs.
I wouldn't choose my phone on just if slingplayer works on it - there are a bunch.

I use an HTC Fuze which is a decent phone but it takes a little more knowledge than the iPhone to use.

 

[jasond9263]

I would like to try Slingplayer on Sprint with a Touch Pro 2.

 

[harshness]

I would like to try Slingplayer on Sprint with a Touch Pro 2.

I don't think the Storm is supported.

Download: SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry smartphones

 

[goaliebob99]

I know with vz people install the blackberry's factory software instead of the approved vz one to get around the vz restrictions on phones.

 

[digiblur]

All depends on what area you are in... some areas cell phone carriers are oversold, some might not have 3G in your area, some may have no coverage at all... go to another area and the thing is flipped between the carriers.

I'd recommend a good Windows Mobile phone for Slingplayer. No hacking of software required to use Slingplayer. Something like the Touch Pro, Fuze, Touch Pro 2, etc..nice big beautiful 400x680(400x800) screens.