Despite re-upping my contract 2 more years LAST YEAR with studentrate, sprint is asking me to reaffirm my eligibility right now. I currently have 23% off listed as "employee discount". I'm not sure why I wouldn't get studentrate's discount for my full 2 year contract considering that was most of the reason I did it through them..?
At any rate, does anyone know what discounts are out there if I can't get studentrate to renew mine? I used to have a 10% one that everyone gets, but it would be nice if there's a way to do better.
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Despite re-upping my contract 2 more years LAST YEAR with studentrate, sprint is asking me to reaffirm my eligibility right now. I currently have 23% off listed as "employee discount". I'm not sure why I wouldn't get studentrate's discount for my full 2 year contract considering that was most of the reason I did it through them..?
At any rate, does anyone know what discounts are out there if I can't get studentrate to renew mine? I used to have a 10% one that everyone gets, but it would be nice if there's a way to do better.
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If your military its 25%
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Have a look HERE, see if any of it applies to you...
Its probably worth noting that Sprint's changed their policies on getting/keeping corporate discounts. If you start a new line of service or upgrade an existing line of service, you need to prove you're eligible for the discount. This can only be done online at www.sprint.com/verify. If you don't go to this website and complete the verification process within 30 days (pretty sure it's 30 days, might be 15) of starting the new line or upgrading, the corporate discount will be removed from your account.
This might be hard to believe, but it turns out there were a ton of people who claimed to be employed by certain companies, or claimed to be students at a specific school, who weren't - they just told sprint they were in order to get that company's or school's discount. In the same respect, a ton of people are no longer with the companies that got them a discount, or are no longer students, but never told Sprint that they shouldn't be getting that discount anymore.
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Its probably worth noting that Sprint's changed their policies on getting/keeping corporate discounts. If you start a new line of service or upgrade an existing line of service, you need to prove you're eligible for the discount. This can only be done online at www.sprint.com/verify. If you don't go to this website and complete the verification process within 30 days (pretty sure it's 30 days, might be 15) of starting the new line or upgrading, the corporate discount will be removed from your account.
This might be hard to believe, but it turns out there were a ton of people who claimed to be employed by certain companies, or claimed to be students at a specific school, who weren't - they just told sprint they were in order to get that company's or school's discount. In the same respect, a ton of people are no longer with the companies that got them a discount, or are no longer students, but never told Sprint that they shouldn't be getting that discount anymore.
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Yeah, I think they're starting to do that with SERO customers as well, but I keep using the same email address each time I get a new phone and they keep taking it, so...
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Its probably worth noting that Sprint's changed their policies on getting/keeping corporate discounts. If you start a new line of service or upgrade an existing line of service, you need to prove you're eligible for the discount. This can only be done online at www.sprint.com/verify. If you don't go to this website and complete the verification process within 30 days (pretty sure it's 30 days, might be 15) of starting the new line or upgrading, the corporate discount will be removed from your account.
This might be hard to believe, but it turns out there were a ton of people who claimed to be employed by certain companies, or claimed to be students at a specific school, who weren't - they just told sprint they were in order to get that company's or school's discount. In the same respect, a ton of people are no longer with the companies that got them a discount, or are no longer students, but never told Sprint that they shouldn't be getting that discount anymore.
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You mean that theres really people out there that would do this? Lol im just playing around man lol...to add to that these people are the reasons we pay so much for service these days as well as our insurance going up and pretty much everything else that ten yrs ago was drastically lower than it is nowadays hell i remember when gas was 99 cents a gallon lol ok enough of making myself feel old and im sure a few others in here as well lol...please people stop trying to get over on a company and just use what your entitled to...im military and i hardly ever push for my military discount at places that offer iy because honestly im no better than anyone else so why should i get a better deal than joe shmo two people behind me in line
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Its probably worth noting that Sprint's changed their policies on getting/keeping corporate discounts. If you start a new line of service or upgrade an existing line of service, you need to prove you're eligible for the discount. This can only be done online at www.sprint.com/verify. If you don't go to this website and complete the verification process within 30 days (pretty sure it's 30 days, might be 15) of starting the new line or upgrading, the corporate discount will be removed from your account.
This might be hard to believe, but it turns out there were a ton of people who claimed to be employed by certain companies, or claimed to be students at a specific school, who weren't - they just told sprint they were in order to get that company's or school's discount. In the same respect, a ton of people are no longer with the companies that got them a discount, or are no longer students, but never told Sprint that they shouldn't be getting that discount anymore.
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I just bought out my contract to buy this phone and I get 20% of my bill and they didn't ask me to verify if I still worked there.
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I just bought out my contract to buy this phone and I get 20% of my bill and they didn't ask me to verify if I still worked there.
SENT FROM MY EVO 4G LTE!!! (w/no LTE)
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Do u?
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Do u?
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Indeed.
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Indeed.
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Be honest would u tell them if u werent?
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I just bought out my contract to buy this phone and I get 20% of my bill and they didn't ask me to verify if I still worked there.
SENT FROM MY EVO 4G LTE!!! (w/no LTE)
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Wierd - it's supposed to be company-wide at this point. How long ago was "just"? Did you go through retentions or anything? Keep your eye on your bill - I wouldn't be surprised if they notify you in a bill insert that you now have to go to that site to verify your discount since you just upgraded.
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anybody know if you can still get the EPRP discount from one of the sprint folks on here?
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You mean that theres really people out there that would do this? Lol im just playing around man lol...to add to that these people are the reasons we pay so much for service these days as well as our insurance going up and pretty much everything else that ten yrs ago was drastically lower than it is nowadays hell i remember when gas was 99 cents a gallon lol ok enough of making myself feel old and im sure a few others in here as well lol...please people stop trying to get over on a company and just use what your entitled to...im military and i hardly ever push for my military discount at places that offer iy because honestly im no better than anyone else so why should i get a better deal than joe shmo two people behind me in line
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You do realize that Sprint's plans are the biggest bang for the buck, right? Just because people are getting discounts that they're (mostly) entitled to, doesn't raise the price of the service. In fact, it's probably one of the cheapest services around without discounts.
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You do realize that Sprint's plans are the biggest bang for the buck, right? Just because people are getting discounts that they're (mostly) entitled to, doesn't raise the price of the service. In fact, it's probably one of the cheapest services around without discounts.
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I think what he's saying is that because too many people game the system, it's costing sprint too much money, and sprint has to make that money back somewhere.
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Wierd - it's supposed to be company-wide at this point. How long ago was "just"? Did you go through retentions or anything? Keep your eye on your bill - I wouldn't be surprised if they notify you in a bill insert that you now have to go to that site to verify your discount since you just upgraded.
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I called the 1-800 Sprint number and just feed them since BS that I was tired of my phone and wanted to get a new one and I was very unhappy and they let me buy it out so I could get the early upgrade. It was when the phone was just released.
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I think what he's saying is that because too many people game the system, it's costing sprint too much money, and sprint has to make that money back somewhere.
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Well, they're not doing it with the cost of service, because it hasn't fluctuated in a long time. The price of TEP has gone up, but only because of the price of phones going up (and probably because people are constantly returning them for stupid reasons and they accept just about anything as a replacement).
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I think what he's saying is that because too many people game the system, it's costing sprint too much money, and sprint has to make that money back somewhere.
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IMHO, this **** all started when they added the iFail.
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IMHO, this **** all started when they added the iFail.
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I wouldnt blame it on that as much as id like to. I understand that prices havent fluctuated in awhile but a few months ago i do remember a revamp if you will of the plans especially the family plan that changed how it was billed but not actually the price of it. I do know that i dont recieve my discount on the other lines like it used its only applied to my primary line. My previous statement about price rise wasnt just talking about sprint but all across the board whether it be cell service groceries or anything else. If a company is getting cheated out of money they have to make it up somehow so they strategically raise prices or add charges (i.e. 10 smartphone charge or whatever its called) to make up for losses of either false discounts false insurance claims theft or any other reason for lost profits. Ok i think thats enough for right now lol
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I called the 1-800 Sprint number and just feed them since BS that I was tired of my phone and wanted to get a new one and I was very unhappy and they let me buy it out so I could get the early upgrade. It was when the phone was just released.
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The re verification process had not started yet back then. Its only been within the last 60 days that they started it.
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Saw a.message about this when I logged.into my sprint account the other day. It just said i may have to prove eligibility or something like that to keep my discount. If they take it away I'd probably cancel service..
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Ok, Im posting this in the Evo thread because this is where I spend most of my time and would like to share this with my fellow Evo users. My GF showed me our bill the other day and we noticed that we have been paying taxes for 2 different states and like 3 counties. We moved from NY to NJ about 6 years ago and updated our address with Sprint. Well it seems something went wrong and as I said, we have been paying double possibly even triple the taxes we were suppose to. I contacted Sprint and they opened up a case number on it. I am still waiting to here back from them but by the looks of it, we should be getting a nice chunk of money back. Doing some half assed math, we may get anywhere from $700-$1000 back. Just thought I would spread the word. Make sure you go check your bill and look under Sprint surcharges and taxes and see if they are billing you correctly.
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Ok, Im posting this in the Evo thread because this is where I spend most of my time and would like to share this with my fellow Evo users. My GF showed me our bill the other day and we noticed that we have been paying taxes for 2 different states and like 3 counties. We moved from NY to NJ about 6 years ago and updated our address with Sprint. Well it seems something went wrong and as I said, we have been paying double possibly even triple the taxes we were suppose to. I contacted Sprint and they opened up a case number on it. I am still waiting to here back from them but by the looks of it, we should be getting a nice chunk of money back. Doing some half assed math, we may get anywhere from $700-$1000 back. Just thought I would spread the word. Make sure you go check your bill and look under Sprint surcharges and taxes and see if they are billing you correctly.
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Hmm.
Id like to start off by saying that this seems to be a common problem with carriers. When I was on verizon, I once noticed that while I was paying full PA taxes, I was also paying a particular tax because for some unknown reason my "service area" was in Florida. (Even though my area code was Ohio lol)
I never brought it up, though, I simply had to change it online.
That being said, I'm cautious to say you'll get your money back. You probably will, simply because it is sprint and they're very careful about providing good customer service; I'm cautious, though, because I would think all that extra money got passed on to the governments, not to sprint.
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Regardless of whether or not thats true, it was Sprints mistake that caused it. So I feel it is their responsibility to refund the money. Also, from what Ive gathered, it seems they bill to where you live. Has nothing to do with area codes on your phone, or where you purchased your phone, etc. You only pay taxes for where you live.
I doubt you get a refund, once the government collects that tax it ain't coming back. Errors like that always go to the government. I found out that I was paying too much real estate tax because the county had my house listed as having an extra bathroom and bedroom and the county said we will adjust your tax bill but any taxes already paid will not be returned. Enjoy the lower bill, but don't expect a refund. It was your responsibility to notice the error not Sprints.
They may go back 3 months at most. Most companies will state that paying your bill is acknowledging that it is correct.
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I seem to accumilate taxes depending on the area that I am calling from. I live right on the Kansas / Missouri border and get taxes from state / country and even city from time to time. OP, not sure if you are picking up cell towers that far away or travel to those areas. Guess that we are just use to paying taxes here that we don't even question them any more...
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Dude that like 5 years of taxes! How long ago did you move?
You share part of the responsibility here by checking your bill every month. I would be shocked if you saw any money from over 90+ days. I went through a similiar deal on a business account. It took way too much time to go back further than that and quite frankly your business is not that important to them.
Whoa there. Do the phones still have the old area code from where you moved from? That might be why. If so, it isn't Sprint's fault.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1418426/posts
Regardless of my outcome, whether I get a bunch of money refunded, or $10, I really posted this to help other people. Just check your bill to make sure your not being over charged. This is more directed towards people that moved. I feel Sprint should definitely take half the blame. Sure, I should be aware of any bills I pay, but we did the right thing when we moved by notifying Sprint of our new address. They should have made the necessary adjustments so these overages never occurred. Even if we get nothing back, we will certainly have a lower bill each month.
omg i just noticed im paying 2 taxes as well. talking to them now. had 2 address listed on my account, not cool . ill post my outcome,i moved in 2007 so i figure they owe me around 155.33 some bull in chat he created a bill issue. it should be resolved in 3-5 business days. good look.below is some lines from my converstation not all of it or in order but you get the point.
07/10/2011 03:30:25PM Agent (Cedrick K.): "We will apply the credit of all the incorrect charge billed to your account."
07/10/2011 03:29:19PM Agent (Cedrick K.): "All the incorrect charges will be removed from your account."
07/10/2011 03:29:37PM sprint420007: "removed but what about what ive been over paying for 3yrs!"
07/10/2011 03:29:52PM sprint420007: "i want a refund on my overcharges"
07/10/2011 03:30:02PM sprint420007: "thats like a month of service"
07/10/2011 03:30:25PM Agent (Cedrick K.): "We will apply the credit of all the incorrect charge billed to your account."
07/10/2011 03:30:35PM sprint420007: "since 07"?"
07/10/2011 03:30:40PM sprint420007: "when i moved"
07/10/2011 03:30:41PM Agent (Cedrick K.): "Yes."
07/10/2011 03:28:05PM Agent (Cedrick K.): "I am creating a billing case from here so that our billing team can review the account and can take necessary steps to get the issue resolved. Be assure that all the incorrect charges will be removed from your account."
07/10/2011 03:33:09PM Agent (Cedrick K.): "You will be contacted by our billing team with in 3-5 days."
About a year ago I started getting 10% off my bill because I belong to a credit union. Coincidentally, my "sprint tax" went up to $12 a month. On a $129.00 a month plan, I now pay after my "rebate" with smartphone tax and insurance included, about $175- $180. It's starting to get ridiculous.
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happen to me also i was paying taxes for 3 different county's for over 3 years every time i moved they added a new county taxs they only went back 1 year
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Regardless of whether or not thats true, it was Sprints mistake that caused it. So I feel it is their responsibility to refund the money. Also, from what Ive gathered, it seems they bill to where you live. Has nothing to do with area codes on your phone, or where you purchased your phone, etc. You only pay taxes for where you live.
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not true in my case. the county I'm in has higher taxes than the city 50 miles from me. with both sprint and Verizon I request a number from Richland county and I pay taxes to that county and not mine. saves me about $3 per month.
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Regardless of my outcome, whether I get a bunch of money refunded, or $10, I really posted this to help other people. Just check your bill to make sure your not being over charged. This is more directed towards people that moved. I feel Sprint should definitely take half the blame. Sure, I should be aware of any bills I pay, but we did the right thing when we moved by notifying Sprint of our new address. They should have made the necessary adjustments so these overages never occurred. Even if we get nothing back, we will certainly have a lower bill each month.
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I'm going on a rant here and if this nets me any haters, so be it.
Just because you don't notice something ahead of time doesn't mean it's Sprint's fault. Just because tax laws are the way they are doesn't mean it's Sprint's fault. Too many people IMO are trying to nickle and dime every little single freaking thing and it's disgusting. Am I jealous? Hell no. It's like those threads that show up that are "I just called retentions...look what I got!" And everyone tries to one up them.
Yeah, I don't understand all these taxes sprint is charging me either. I just switched from tmobile with an individual plan that was pretty much the same plan as what I have now with sprint, but sprint charges me around $20/mo in taxes, where tmobile only ever charged around $7/mo. I'm really considering switching back to tmobile cuz I can't help but feel like I'm paying too much. I'll talk to them and see what they can do first tho.
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I'm going on a rant here and if this nets me any haters, so be it.
Just because you don't notice something ahead of time doesn't mean it's Sprint's fault. Just because tax laws are the way they are doesn't mean it's Sprint's fault. Too many people IMO are trying to nickle and dime every little single freaking thing and it's disgusting. Am I jealous? Hell no. It's like those threads that show up that are "I just called retentions...look what I got!" And everyone tries to one up them.
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it is most definitely sprints fault. when you update your address with them. they should be removing your old one from your account. in my case they didn't and left both addresses. how is that not their fault. it certainly isn't mine. i did my part by providing them a new address for my bill. they should better train there employees.
yous too
Even thuo its been that long its also your problem too like watching yourr bank account I see that you will get max 3 months
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I'm going on a rant here and if this nets me any haters, so be it.
Just because you don't notice something ahead of time doesn't mean it's Sprint's fault. Just because tax laws are the way they are doesn't mean it's Sprint's fault. Too many people IMO are trying to nickle and dime every little single freaking thing and it's disgusting. Am I jealous? Hell no. It's like those threads that show up that are "I just called retentions...look what I got!" And everyone tries to one up them.
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This is no nickel and dime, they overcharged me and I want my cash. Im also all for any thread that will get us some money off our bill. These companies charge way too much money for the service they provide. If I can save something here and there, I'm all for it.
So it looks like Sprint will be rolling out a new handset program that will allow us to upgrade to a new phone every 6 months at the 2 year discount price! Cannot wait to hear the details but I am sure it will be costly somehow.
Look towards the bottom of the article at Sprint Rewards Me
http://www.androidcentral.com/leake...ges-new-rewards-program-and-gives-htc-holiday
..... Huh.
How is this going to effect development?
I mean. Developers getting phones cheaper is always good. But that also gives everyone that itch to jump to the newest phone sooner. So, development might only be good for 6months. I dunno...
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..... Huh.
How is this going to effect development?
I mean. Developers getting phones cheaper is always good. But that also gives everyone that itch to jump to the newest phone sooner. So, development might only be good for 6months. I dunno...
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Since the qualifications have not been announced yet, I am going to assume most won't qualify for this upgrade as it just sounds to good to be true. If I could get another device every 6 months though I don't think anything would hold me back on that one!
Like the idea a lot LOL in a year mark I had the EVO 4g, iPhone 4, thunderbolt , nexus s 4g, epic 4g, bb bold , iPhone 3gs , galaxy s , ha ha I'm a phone junkie but my favorites are iPhone 4, EVO 3d and thunderbolt cause LTE
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Wow, that would be awesome, but there will be some catch!
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Wow nice! Now.. will you guys are willing to fork extra money each month for that?
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Wow nice! Now.. will you guys are willing to fork extra money each month for that?
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So long as it isn't unreasonable? ****ing A right I am. That will keep me from jumping through upgrade hoops, adding lines, suspending lines, paying for buyback programs, finding a buyer, using a case, giving a ****, I'll be able to afford to keep or 2 phones back (the best ones) as backup instead of a generation or 3 ago....
So long as it isn't a gigantic form of anal rape in dollar-sign form I'm in.
I pulled the info below from the link above. Also when I did a search of "sprint rewards me" it seems to go with what is posted below, though I hope it will be for customers as well! Wheres Virus to chime in on this?
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Unless something really changed, Sprint Rewards Me isn't for customers, just employees. SRM is a site employees can log into to claim sales for extra incentives like bonus cash and contest entries. I'd imagine the "New Every 6 Mos." is also an employee only perk since previously a lot of 3rd party Sprint employees were stuck with the standard upgrade program (though they had a great plan discount).
Source: Used to work for a 3rd party Sprint retailer
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First, I want to point out that one of the comments on the source page ia from someone who states that they used to work for a 3rd party sprint retailer. they state that the program which is being referenced, "sprint rewards me", is a program for people in sprint sales. They didn't claim to know for a fact that this program would only be for customers but did say that it has traditionally been the name of an employee sales program....As far a I can see that probably makes sense. The sprint playbook is something which goes out to sprint employees and retailers, not customers. They highlight the word "YOU" when it says that there is a new program to reward "YOU". Since playbook is sent to employees, not customers, seems they are talking to employees.
Sprint is really starting to fall in line with the other carriers. I don't think that this is a good thing. Think of all things changed just this year. You used to be able to get annual upgrades with sprint premier plans, now they tier the plans so most people no longer qualify. They also added the 10$ "premium data fee" to all smart phones. Now they are raising etf and eliminating one year contracts...pretty much all the reasons I switched to sprint have been eliminated less than a year after signing my contact with them. Don't get me wrong, I plan to stay with sprint even though I could leave etf free. But they are quickly becoming just like every other carrier whereas they used to offer something special. The only thing they offer now is unlimited data without throttling and slightly lower plan prices. But honestly my speeds with sprint are slower than T-Mobile's throttled speeds, do that isn't much of a selling point until they straighten out their network speed issues.
The point is they used to be something special but are quickly becoming another member of the pack. They had better not raise prices or throttle/limit data or they will almost certainly get put out of business by big red or at&t.
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Sure! All you gotta do is have at least 10 lines or be on a plan $150 a month or more.
This is really cool. I hope it works the way I'd like.
It is for employees, before we had to pay full price for phones on our third party accounts.
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It is for employees, before we had to pay full price for phones on our third party accounts.
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Would that effect SWAC accounts?
Applying for a Sprint job is sounding really nice right about now...
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applying for a sprint job is sounding really nice right about now...
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Sprint’s “Rewards Me Plus” Program is for Employees Only
Posted by: Scott Webster
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Yesterday saw a Sprint Playbook leaked online which shows what the carrier will be doing over the next few months. Among the details in the playbook were notes of new devices, policy changes, and a rewards program. Called "Rewards Me Plus" it was described as a new phone at full discount, twice a year. While it sounds incredibly awesome to get a new device every six months at the 2-year pricing, it's not something us consumers will be seeing anytime soon. Unfortunately, this is an employee program designed to ensure the sales staff is always current with the new hot (Android) phones. TechHog was able to confirm the details with a Sprint source who advised that general customers can still work towards becoming a Gold Premier member and earn a yearly upgrade.
Sounds too good to be true to me.
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I myself work for Sprint and yes that is an employee only deal.
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What if someone is on an advantage plan? Would they be eligible as well?
No, it won't be for SWAC.
Sprint is making some more changes starting early next year. Apparently Family plans are going to lose the extra Employee Discounts, off the second line. We all know Sprint cancelled the discounts off the additional lines (line 3 and up) some time ago.
If you have an Employer Discount, the way it works now, is that you get a Discount (20% for me) on lines 1 & 2, as they billed together as Primary and Secondary. So I get $25.98 off my plan every month with the discount. Effective February the included line TWO, will be split as a separately billed line at $19.99. Line ONE (the Primary) will be $110 as it's own line.
So you will only be getting the Employer Discount off Primary line ONE, which now costs $110. Lines TWO through whatever, will get no discount. My bill will go up an extra $4 basically. Not the end of the world, but just another cut they have implemented. I remember I used to get my Employee discount off all my lines. Just makes you wonder what's next?
http://www.sprintfeed.com/2011/12/s...ing-february-2nd-2012-it-just-might-cost-you/
Damn, that really sucks : (
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Sprint is making some more changes starting early next year. Apparently Family plans are going to lose the extra Employee Discounts, off the second line. We all know Sprint cancelled the discounts off the additional lines some time ago.
If you have an Employer Discount, the way it works now, is that you get a Discount (20% for me) on lines 1 & 2 as they billed together as Primary and Secondary. So I get $25.98 off my plan every month with the discount. Effective February the included line TWO, will be split as a separately billed $19.99 line and line ONE (the Primary) will be $110.
So you will only be getting the Employer Discount off Primary line ONE, which now costs $110. Lines TWO through whatever, will get no discount. My bill will go up an extra $4 basically. Not the end of the world, but just another cut they have implemented. I remember I used to get my Employee discount off all my lines. Just makes you wonder what's next?
http://www.sprintfeed.com/2011/12/s...ing-february-2nd-2012-it-just-might-cost-you/
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Wth?
That's sucks a lot. Like you said, it's only a couple bucks, but seriously?? This is just getting better and better...
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While I don't want this but I can say it's gonna be no more unlimited data.
I can honestly see that change coming about, right before they officially roll out LTE. They may let it stay for a while under Grandfathered plans, but if you wanna upgrade...bam there goes unlimited.
Meh...its not like there aren't other options. I wonder if you could use this sudden change of contract as a way out of your contract? I mean after all, it's no longer the family plan you signed up for if they change it, right?
Yes you will be able to. Any change that you can claim adversely affects you financially and they legally can not enforce the ETF as a way out. This includes any change in Billing, whether it be 10 cents more in taxes, or partial Pennies. Any and all increases can be used to get out of your contract without ETF. I have heard of People given a hard time with this from multiple carriers, but in that case it is just talking to the right person.
For anyone given a hard time use this "You have an option here, either allow me to cancel my contract without penalty, or give me your full name, and employee identification number. Transfer me to a supervisor so I can get his/her name and ID. You will be named in my complaint to my state district attorney for breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contractual law. Afterwards if necessary I will retain a lawyer if necessary."
This tells them that they have broken two laws, and are aiding in the broken law if they don't escalate the matter to someone authorized to make decisions on contract releases. If they broke the law and it isn't taken care of you will be sending the matter to your state attorney general who will initiate a class action lawsuit, where the person will be named. State attorney generals really will act on this. On matters that affect many many of their constituents that can reelect them, they love taking and fighting the case. I'd almost guarantee after this threat that they will let you out ETF free. I have used this a dozen times successfully on contracts with carriers and gyms, etc when they broke the law. Works every time. Not a matter of if, just a matter of time
I'm about done with sprint personally. As far as post paid carriers go they are the cheapest. But compare the quality of my service compared to all the prepaid people at work, I'm paying twice what they are paying for the same quality/data speed.. All I have to show for it is a better phone. BTW i played with a galaxy nexus at the mall today, I ran a speed test 16mbs'sec download and 4mbs'sec unload!!!!!
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I can honestly see that change coming about, right before they officially roll out LTE. They may let it stay for a while under Grandfathered plans, but if you wanna upgrade...bam there goes unlimited.
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Exactly how I see it, but of course... BAM, there goes my loyalty to Sprint.
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I'm about done with sprint personally. As far as post paid carriers go they are the cheapest. But compare the quality of my service compared to all the prepaid people at work, I'm paying twice what they are paying for the same quality/data speed.. All I have to show for it is a better phone. BTW i played with a galaxy nexus at the mall today, I ran a speed test 16mbs'sec download and 4mbs'sec unload!!!!!
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I don't quite follow, how are you paying twice more than people on other carriers?
Ya sprint is really starting to suck. All the stuff they have done this year doesn't justify their crappy network signals. Maybe I should look at closing out and re signing up in my wifes name to get a few free evos.
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Will this change mean we can get out of contract for free? Sprint is starting to suck big time.
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I don't quite follow, how are you paying twice more than people on other carriers?
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He's saying postpaid vs prepaid he is paying twice as much
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He's saying postpaid vs prepaid he is paying twice as much
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Ohhh sprint vs. Prepaid. Got it.
I am trying so hard to hold out until at least the end of 2012 to see if things will improve with sprint as far as better 3g performance and a decent lte foot print but I am really starting to have some serious doubts. It really looks like I may end up having to switch to at&t pretty soon.
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I am trying so hard to hold out until at least the end of 2012 to see if things will improve with sprint as far as better 3g performance and a decent lte foot print but I am really starting to have some serious doubts. It really looks like I may end up having to switch to at&t pretty soon.
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Same here. I'll move my family to Verizon or T-MO while I move to prepaid AT&T goodness. That unlocked international Galaxy SII is starting to look better and better...
Afterall, it's literally the best phone out minus the Galaxy Nexus.
In metro detroit the data speeds are so bad that I can't even stream pandora without a 30 second re-buffering between songs. One day i tried to download roam control to force roaming on verizon and it was too slow to even start the download.
Speedtest.net app shows my speed at about 0.05 mbit the vast majority of the time with .3 mbit the max i've really seen and that is at 6:30am when the network is clear. And all this with an extra 10 dollar charge for the privelage.
Unlimted data is a catch 22 for me .. with sprint and using my phone constantly I can never even hit 2gb in a month because its so slow. With verizon i would hit 2gb in a couple days. This employee discount deal may be my excuse to get off of sprint and onto a real provider.
Between my contract and being on my parents contract before that I have probably been with sprint for about 15 years.. the funny thing is I cant ever remember being happy with their service.
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I don't quite follow, how are you paying twice more than people on other carriers?
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Because pre paid carriers get unlimited talk text data for about 50 a month. Since sprint is so terrible specially in the data department...its almost worth doing. You can get a pre paid carrier that runs on the Verizon network, so it's a definite option to consider.
What prepaid runs on Verizon?
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What prepaid runs on Verizon?
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Heya rob, don't quote me but I am ALMOST sure it is track phone.
I am thinking about coming to Verizon. I am on Sprint now with 2 lines with data on both. Because of a recent billing change I can get out of my contract until Saturday, March 10th. Sprint has went downhill in my area over the past year or so, but their prices are still good. I am looking to get a discount of some sort to help deal with the price difference. I will be getting 2 smartphones with data (likely used month to month at first until newer phones come out). I work for a small electrical contractor in a small town so I won't be eligible for a employee discount. Is there any tricks I can use to get a discount? Maybe somebody else's work email or something like that? If anybody knows anything please post or PM me with details/ link to thread/ anything. Thanks
I don't plan on signing a contract immediately because I would like to wait on HTC's next big phone. I have had the Evo3d since launch day and am a smartphone junky, so I don't think I could handle such similar phones for almost 3 consecutive years with no upgrade. I would like to go ahead and sign a contract now, use a used phone in the meantime and have an upgrade waiting on me when I get ready to use it, but the customer sales rep for Verizon said that wasnt possible. If anybody has any input, info, or advice please help me out. I have to swap carriers and get my 2 numbers ported before the end of the day Saturday, or I'm stuck with Sprint for another 14-16 months...That would be AWEFUL!
Thanks!
Can't you terminate your contract with sprint, but just stay on month to month without the contract?
getting discounts here isnt as easy as it was on sprint. i came from sprint, all you needed was an email and you were set. here they want proof of employment or if they use email, they send confirmation to that email from what ive seen. not to your own email. but those are few companies that do that so its harder. lol
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Can't you terminate your contract with sprint, but just stay on month to month without the contract?
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No.. What they do is waive the ETFs AFTER you've ported out in a case like this.
Trust me.. they more than pushed me out last month with their attitude about the whole thing.
Sprint did indeed go downhill and while it is cheaper and truly unlimited.. you AREN'T getting what you're paying for anymore. VZWs 3G speeds blow away sprints and let's not even talk about 4G because it's night and day too. Sprint isn't even going to expand their current 4G network (wimax) because of the soured relationship with Clear. Oh and by the way... my 4G works just as fast indoors as it does outdoors. After 9 years with sprint that contract change was the final straw.
Make sure you get in during the double data deal because i'm not sure i would be comfy with a 2GB monthly cap.
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Can't you terminate your contract with sprint, but just stay on month to month without the contract?
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unfortunately not. The guy I talked to said I have to be off the network completely by March 10th or I am stuck for the remainder of my contact. I have read that a few were allowed to go month to month and many that had 30 days after they called, but the rep told me it is 30 days from the February billing cycle. I just found out about this today and called right after work. So I have basically 3 days to have my numbers ported over to Verizon or I am out of luck.
Anybody have an account with no discount for 2 lines, 700 minutes, unlimited text, and 2gb(4gb under promotion) on both? If so what does it end up being after all taxes, surcharges, etc? I pay $167.XX on Sprint right now, and really hope Verizon can keep it under $200.
What if you port to att or verizon off contract? Then just port the number back to sprint off contract.
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What if you port to att or verizon off contract? Then just port the number back to sprint off contract.
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Somehow I think that would be a nightmare-ish idea.. especially if the OP needs his line for work.
If you need to port that quick you'll also need to do an in-store purchase. I think $167 for the package you stated is probably close to doable. You'll also get much more friendly/helpful customer service with verizon. Playing devil's advocate you should also be aware that verizon's mobile to mobile only includes other VZW customers unlike sprints any mobile to mobile.
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What if you port to att or verizon off contract? Then just port the number back to sprint off contract.
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That sound very tempting to try, but just sounds risky. I know I have read somewhere that if you cancel your contract on Sprint and come back within 30 days that you basically are just on your same old contract again. I maybe wrong, or whoever said it may have been wrong, I don't remember where I read it. But if someone has experience doing something like this I would love to here about it. It would at least get me through until HTC releases a quad core, or s4 based phone.
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That sound very tempting to try, but just sounds risky. I know I have read somewhere that if you cancel your contract on Sprint and come back within 30 days that you basically are just on your same old contract again. I maybe wrong, or whoever said it may have been wrong, I don't remember where I read it. But if someone has experience doing something like this I would love to here about it. It would at least get me through until HTC releases a quad core, or s4 based phone.
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If you like HTC phones like i do.. just compare the specs of the verizon phones to the sprint phones (htc->htc). You'll see that verizon has much better specs on the phones than sprint too.
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Somehow I think that would be a nightmare-ish idea.. especially if the OP needs his line for work.
If you need to port that quick you'll also need to do an in-store purchase. I think $167 for the package you stated is probably close to doable. You'll also get much more friendly/helpful customer service with verizon. Playing devil's advocate you should also be aware that verizon's mobile to mobile only includes other VZW customers unlike sprints any mobile to mobile.
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The on network mobile to mobile is now problem, because 90% of the people around here have Verizon anyway. The package I put together online was about $173 (before taxes and surcharges) , but I think I had insurance for 2 rezounds for that price.
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If you like HTC phones like i do.. just compare the specs of the verizon phones to the sprint phones (htc->htc). You'll see that verizon has much better specs on the phones than sprint too.
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I have to disagree. My Evo3d is very similar to my coworker's rezound . It has basically the same processor only .3ghz slower, same amount or RAM, same screen size, QHD screen vs 720p (the difference is honestly not noticeable when held side by side) and it came out about 4 months before. Don't get me wrong I really like the Rezound, but I feel it hardly has much better specs, slightly better specs at most.
That's what originally drew me to Sprint, they get the hottest phones first, and low monthly costs. But their service has let me down recently.
Please don't take offense to this post, I mean no disrespect
Well if it's close.. I would say to you exactly what I told my wife when I dropped Sprint. Sprint has done NOTHING to keep my account. They have not done anything with their local infrastructure. They never respond to trouble tickets. Their status quo really sucked bad.
Verizon on the other hand, has done extensive network upgrades and is very responsive to any problem you have.
Ok about a month ago, I wanted to switch from T-Mobile because the rural coverage was pretty garbage. Edge speed was so slow, it would not load a single page.
I walked into the AT&T store with my unlocked HTC One, and wanted to sign up for service. At first they were cool with it, and then the balked... "If you trade in this phone and pay an additional $26, you can have the black one which is guaranteed to work on this network". Now, I was ANIMATE at the time about not signing a 2 year contract. I brought my own phone, so there was NO REASON to sign up. At no point did he indicate that I was required to sign up for a 2 year contract to receive this black phone, when I just traded in the exact same phone in perfect condition which was only 2 weeks old.
After I got my first bill, I was on the website checking out my features. It says I am eligible for upgrade in 2015... meaning, I am on a 2 year agreement. I did NOT want to be on any agreement like this, so I need to know what my options are.
Thanks.
EDIT/UPDATE: This was an authorized dealer, not an AT&T corporate store. I honestly did not know they were different - they look exactly the same. Either way, I got a refund, and was allowed to keep the phone even though I canceled service immediately. I went back to T-Mobile as they were always pretty awesome (just the coverage in rural areas is still going to burn).
Have you called anyone at AT&T to verify your suspicion?
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Ok about a month ago, I wanted to switch from T-Mobile because the rural coverage was pretty garbage. Edge speed was so slow, it would not load a single page.
I walked into the AT&T store with my unlocked HTC One, and wanted to sign up for service. At first they were cool with it, and then the balked... "If you trade in this phone and pay an additional $26, you can have the black one which is guaranteed to work on this network". Now, I was ANIMATE at the time about not signing a 2 year contract. I brought my own phone, so there was NO REASON to sign up. At no point did he indicate that I was required to sign up for a 2 year contract to receive this black phone, when I just traded in the exact same phone in perfect condition which was only 2 weeks old.
After I got my first bill, I was on the website checking out my features. It says I am eligible for upgrade in 2015... meaning, I am on a 2 year agreement. I did NOT want to be on any agreement like this, so I need to know what my options are.
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Yea, you got taken to the cleaners on that one.
Your only option of getting out of the contract is to return the device and cancel service before the trial period ends. That means porting out to save your number if you came from T-Mobile with the line.
As far as getting your old device back... well, good luck:cyclops:
Was it unethical by AT&T, yes.
However, you were a bit gullible there, the portion of trading in your phone was a HUGE red flag:silly:
You never get an AT&T device subsidized without ending up in contract, period.
The point made about even exchange is simply mute.. When taking advantage of the trade in, you only get trade in value, not the $600+ MSRP. And the trade in value 'may' have cancelled out the AT&T branded device, however, you still got taken to the cleaners on this deal.
The sales people in stores get paid by signing up people to contracts. I don't think it was At&t as a whole that screwed you but that particular salesperson F'd you good to get paid.
Just check your paperwork and make sure you didn't sign anything showing a contract. Your best bet is to raise holy hell in the store with the manager and single out this salesperson. If that doesn't work move on to corporate. Good luck.
You didn't get swindled. If they gave you a device at a subsidized priced (which they did) you physically signed a 2 yr agreement. Did you not read what you signed?
I can't say I feel bad for you at all. Common sense.
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You didn't get swindled. If they gave you a device at a
The only thing I signed was a touchpad thing asking permission to port my number. The guy said they waved my activation fee because I brought my own phone.
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Now you say you were animate about bot signing up for a contract. Does that mean you informed the sales rep that you weren't interested in a contract? If so then yes, the sales rep screwed you hard for not explaining that you would be entering a 2 year agreement if you traded for the black one.
However, you should have asked more questions about the deal to get a better understanding. But it does sound like the guy was trying to get you on a contract without you knowing, seeing that he tricked you into it by offering a simple color change.
If this was less than 14 days ago go into the store and raise hell on earth, you will garuanteed be able to return the phone. As for getting your old phone back, I'm sure you signed something about it saying all trade ins are final. If it's been over 14 days....good luck. Trying to return a phone after that to AT&T is near impossible..good luck!
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Jeez , at worst you could have sold your tmobile one for like $450 and bought the black one on contract for $199 like normal.
ATT def screwed you on this one.
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Ok about a month ago, I wanted to switch from T-Mobile because the rural coverage was pretty garbage. Edge speed was so slow, it would not load a single page.
I walked into the AT&T store with my unlocked HTC One, and wanted to sign up for service. At first they were cool with it, and then the balked... "If you trade in this phone and pay an additional $26, you can have the black one which is guaranteed to work on this network". Now, I was ADAMANT at the time about not signing a 2 year contract. I brought my own phone, so there was NO REASON to sign up. At no point did he indicate that I was required to sign up for a 2 year contract to receive this black phone, when I just traded in the exact same phone in perfect condition which was only 2 weeks old.
After I got my first bill, I was on the website checking out my features. It says I am eligible for upgrade in 2015... meaning, I am on a 2 year agreement. I did NOT want to be on any agreement like this, so I need to know what my options are.
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You didn't get swindled. If they gave you a device at a subsidized priced (which they did) you physically signed a 2 yr agreement. Did you not read what you signed?
I can't say I feel bad for you at all. Common sense.
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This! You messed up... Just think. Why would they do that?
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The Project said:
This! You messed up... Just think. Why would they do that?
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The AT&T store admitted guilt to me, however, they said they could do nothing since I am past the 14 day return policy. Basically the guy had me sign a 2 year contract while masking it as a phone SWAP and not a subsidy purchase.
So ya, to the above posters - AT&T was at fault. The credited my account with the value of the phone, minus the 2 year agreement price.
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This! You messed up... Just think. Why would they do that?
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Why would THEY do that?! You serious? The lady on the phone at AT&T said this was not a corporate store, and they were commission hungry. Case closed.
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Why would THEY do that?! You serious? The lady on the phone at AT&T said this was not a corporate store, and they were commission hungry. Case closed.
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Everybody knows that when you receive a device at a lower price = conract. You do understand that the contract is what gets them their money back that they lost on the phone.
Do you honestly think they would stay in business if they did what they did for OP every time?
OP ya blew it, don't go blaming that sales rep. He knows he is right, and if you have ever worked in customer service you know that arguing with the customer is a waste of time.
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Everybody knows that when you receive a device at a lower price = conract. You do understand that the contract is what gets them their money back that they lost on the phone.
Do you honestly think they would stay in business if they did what they did for OP every time?
OP ya blew it, don't go blaming that sales rep. He knows he is right, and if you have ever worked in customer service you know that arguing with the customer is a waste of time.
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I won't go blaming the sales rep who was fired for doing this to multiple customers in the last 2 months. Gotcha. Ok buddy You know everything. He was masking a 2 years subsidy with a phone swap, claiming the phones wouldnt work on AT&T. When a sales rep says its a swap and would not require a 2 year contract, you tend to believe him. The phones worked fine on AT&T, and he was just cashing commission checks at the expense of the customers. A few people figured it out in the 14 day return period, but I did not think to look at my bill.
So basically you are wrong
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I won't go blaming the sales rep who was fired for doing this to multiple customers in the last 2 months. Gotcha. Ok buddy You know everything. He was masking a 2 years subsidy with a phone swap, claiming the phones wouldnt work on AT&T. When a sales rep says its a swap and would not require a 2 year contract, you tend to believe him. The phones worked fine on AT&T, and he was just cashing commission checks at the expense of the customers. A few people figured it out in the 14 day return period, but I did not think to look at my bill.
So basically you are wrong
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You are assuming he was fired. You think he did something wrong, he really didn't. They just want you to feel like a big boy that didn't get tricked bye
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The AT&T store admitted guilt to me, however, they said they could do nothing since I am past the 14 day return policy. Basically the guy had me sign a 2 year contract while masking it as a phone SWAP and not a subsidy purchase.
So ya, to the above posters - AT&T was at fault. The credited my account with the value of the phone, minus the 2 year agreement price.
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Are you saying that even after them admitting guilt, you still ended up with a 2 year contract?
There's a sucker born every minute. OP deserves what he got.
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There's a sucker born every minute. OP deserves what he got.
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Deserved what I got? Are you retarded?!
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Deserved what I got? Are you retarded?!
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Hell no you don't. A phone swap pretty much implies he shouldn't be getting a contract. Why would someone think "oh if I give them my phone for a phone gaurenteed to work on this network, esentially buying it at full price, it's a contract?" Some people here need to not be such jerks about this.
OP, I'm glad they credited your account and you got it sorted out. Good for you
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Hell no you don't. A phone swap pretty much implies he shouldn't be getting a contract. Why would someone think "oh if I give them my phone for a phone gaurenteed to work on this network, esentially buying it at full price, it's a contract?" Some people here need to not be such jerks about this.
OP, I'm glad they credited your account and you got it sorted out. Good for you
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Pro-tip: OP might be lying
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