r/CapeCellular

Do I *need* to install graphene is in order to use group messaging and RCS on an android? Or will it work on default Android OS?

Graphene seems great and all but I'd like to just have a new phone automatically sync and download all of my apps and settings. It's a little too daunting to go back and manually download every app. Unless that functionality does exist on graphene and I just have no idea how to find it?

I know these are inevitable, how are spam calls determined and is there a process that Cape has to manage these types of calls? Does the user get a notification, is it done at a network level, if so is there or will there be an option to determine the level of filtering or is the phone app on the device doing the lifting to detect spam?

I've seen a few posts about new customers complaining that the port in process was rough. I just wanted to quickly share my experience porting into Cape.

In short, it was as smooth as with any major carrier (and depending on your carrier, it was a smoother experience).

I switched from US Mobile to Cape and I had my number back up and usable within 30 minutes. I doubt it matters, but I am on Android / Pixel 10.

Service has been great and speeds are comparable to US Mobile and major carriers from my experience. I'd highly recommend that any privacy conscious person switch to Cape to help fund the project and keep your privacy private.

If you want to receive a $20 a month discount, feel free to use my referral code: YM8JAJAD

I've been with Cape for a few weeks now, and I'm pleased with coverage, speed and reliability. Early adopters' perks are nice too (promo code: XB2AQPTA ) .

Cape's app is smooth also, and it seems reliable. Onboarding seems like it should be smooth with the app as well... while I'm happy with my Cape cellular service a few weeks in, my onboarding was not smooth and I found customer service to be lacking, as it seems like my port-in was lost in the queue despite multiple reassurances from customer service. This caused major headaches and I was honestly wondering at times if I made the right choice to switch over from my previous provider.

Moving to Cape was the right choice, and I'll be staying with Cape indefinitely.

Happy to provide any insight if anyone needs.

I wanted to see if anyone notices delays in network connectivity on iOS? I have seen times were I may not have data connectivity for up to about a minute or so before my Apple services sync data or data works (send text messages). I am on iOS 26.6 running dual eSIMs and on my AT&T connection, things seem to work right away or stay in sync, but when Cape is the primary I see some latency accessing things (always works, just seems slower). Wanted to see if anyone else is experiencing similar behavior or if it is environmental on my side.

Are there plans for significant international support for US customers who routinely travel abroad?

Business occasionally requires multi week trips abroad. A measly 5GB of data while roaming and also limited voice phone coverage is what is preventing me from immediacy switching to Cape.

Additionally, data only does not allow me to be available by a phone call, which is unacceptable for any business use case (not to mention difficulty in trying to explain to family and friend they have to use a data-only compatible call like signal or FaceTime).

Eager to hear what’s on the roadmap here as I would otherwise love to switchover before year’s end.

Thanks.

Does anyone know if Cape supports or will support sailfish os?

I pre-ordered the commodore callback 8020 and was curious if I would be able to pair the two together.

Thank you all in advance for your replies.

ETA: I checked the commodore website and it's compatibility chart for networks, and although cape itself is not currently in the list of options to check, at&t (through which it seems cape uses their towers) is expected to work. Though, I can't be 100% certain there as it's not a released product yet.

I’d like to make the switch but the current 50gb data plan offered is horrendous. I’d go through that in 2 days MAX. i’m constantly streaming videos when out of the house. hard to justify paying twice the amount of main carriers who provide unlimited data for 50gb high speed -> 256kbps when busy.

just discovered cape and it seems people biggest gripes is the CEO’s background and that they’d still comply with warrants or subpoenas but isn’t this the case with all US carriers ? so i don’t really see that as a valid argument. I too am skeptical because of the palantir connection, but what makes you think they wouldn’t have a back door or something to the major carriers? the only thing stopping me from switching is the price tag.

I’d like to switch both my phone and ipad.

I've been using Cape Cellular for over 3 months now across both the USA and Europe, and wanted to share my experience. Overall, I've had zero issues. Coverage and reliability have been solid in the areas I've traveled.

One thing I've noticed: the iOS app has seen some noticeable improvements during my time as a customer—things feel more polished and responsive compared to early versions.

Two features I really appreciate are Network Lock and IMSI rotation. Both have worked well. I was worried they might cause connection issues, but I have had no issues.

For anyone on the fence, it's been worth it for me. Happy to share my referral code if anyone finds it useful: XCWYADHR

Hi, I've been thinking about making the switch, but I'm still on the fence. I've got three people on my current account. I'm on graphene and I am excited to tinker and make this work. The other two people are iPhone users. They are not especially concerned with privacy or security. They also will not be happy if switching causes them any sort of inconvenience or they lose any features they are used to. Is the switch pretty seamless on an iPhone (both 17 varieties)? Is there anything that's broken for iPhones or any features they'll lose? I'll help them with the initial setup, but I know they won't be happy if they have to ask me to fix something every other week.

Edit: I signed up. It was easy on the graphene pixel once I enabled Google play services. Set up the first iPhone and that went smoothly too. Adding my referral number in case anyone needs it. CFZNPJ33

Hello, I'm not super technical when it comes to protocols or more advanced aspects of the cellular network, and I would love some clarification if possible.

Specifically I had to go though installing google messages on my GOS phone which I wasn't to happy about even if I didn't have to login, so I could use RCS. What is RCS and why is it needed? Why doesn't the default messaging app not work for texting other people on both IOS and android? Is this something that Cape can fix, or something out of their control?

Sorry for the new account. I'm at work and cannot log into my personal reddit account on this computer so I made this one.

I joined Cape a few days ago and used a random Cape customer's referral code from the stickied thread to bring my bill down to $50 a month. I later got curious and emailed Cape and asked that if they didn't offer a veteran/military etc. discount, that maybe they should consider it.

I received an email a short time later explaining that they did indeed have such a discount (my discount is good for 36 months!) and to contact support via the app to continue with the process. Now my bill is even lower!

Support has been amazing the couple of times I needed them and service has been great so far! If you are a service member or veteran, hit up chat and inquire about the discount if you weren't aware of it.

I won't post it here, but I added my referral link to my profile in case you are reading this and are interested in joining Cape. Using that link will get you $20 off your plan as well as mine. If you don't see it, message me and I can send you the code/link.

Thank you ahead of time to anyone who chooses to use my code. My father was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, so anything I save, be it here or anywhere else, will be used to help him in his medical fight.

Problem with CAPE is not just signal in some areas. Major problem is if you try to transfer your phone number from their service then good luck. Their 24 words are terrible. I’m even gonna called it garbage. It doesn’t matters if you have them in correct order their system failed to recognize them.

Also funny things in chat i was told to type it 20 times even this shit doesn’t work and now i was told to wait for account to be reset so i can continue with endless game to port out my phone number. This is beyond anything that i have ever seen. Stupidity but to another level.

I have 4 lines I want to port in from another carrier, we own the phones outright. Is there no way to have a unified billing experience for the 4 lines, or am I understanding it correctly that there will now be 4 independent ports, and 4 independent bills going forward?