hey guys VZW has decided to let me switch to a SGS3 for free for my rezound. i do love my rezound but as a free replacement its hard to say no. best to luck with everyone with this phone!
Same here, I am waiting for my rep to call back confirming the order,
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how are you guys managing a swap like that?
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how are you guys managing a swap like that?
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Yes, I'd like to know as well.
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Yes, I'd like to know as well.
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Me too!
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I seriously doubt he managed
Yeah, how much push back did you get on this? I imagine they are not doing this for many. I tried to get me Gnex swapped for an S3 after 4 replacements and they still would not budge. I cannot imagine them jumping any quicker to do it for a Rezound.
I have been a customer for 15 years, have gone through about 13 rezounds so i had leverage lol
I want one..... But I'm broke lol
Via my Google Galaxy Nexus with Butter
13 Rezounds? What the hell? What did you do to your Rezounds to make you go through so many? Did you take them swimming or toss them up as high as you could?
I'm legitimately curious as to how you managed to go through over 10 different Rezounds. I don't think I can buy that you managed to get 13 defective phones in a row unless you're the least lucky person in the world.
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I have been a customer for 15 years
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I think VW was founded in 2000. Couldn't be more than 12.
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I think VW was founded in 2000. Couldn't be more than 12.
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I've been with them since 1994. It wasn't called Verizon Wireless then but it's the same company, so yes I'm sure he's been with them for 15 years.
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I think VW was founded in 2000. Couldn't be more than 12.
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It was called something else though like gte I'm pretty sure
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It was called something else though like gte I'm pretty sure
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Air touch I believe.
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It was called something else though like gte I'm pretty sure
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Air touch I believe.
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History
Verizon Wireless location in Miamisburg, Ohio.
Verizon Wireless traces its roots to Bell Atlantic Mobile, NYNEX Mobile Communications, AirTouch Communications, PrimeCo Communications, and GTE Mobilnet. Bell Atlantic Mobile and NYNEX Mobile Communications merged in 1995 to create Bell Atlantic – NYNEX Mobile,[7] and in 1997 their namesake Baby Bell parents followed suit to form the new Bell Atlantic and their wireless subsidiary was renamed Bell Atlantic Mobile. Bell Atlantic Mobile and NYNEX Mobile Communications were created from Advanced Mobile Phone Service, Inc., which was a subsidiary of AT&T created in 1978 to provide cellular service nationwide. AMPS, Inc. was divided among the RBOCs as part of the Bell System Divestiture.
Wiki section on the history of VZW
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History
Verizon Wireless location in Miamisburg, Ohio.
Verizon Wireless traces its roots to Bell Atlantic Mobile, NYNEX Mobile Communications, AirTouch Communications, PrimeCo Communications, and GTE Mobilnet. Bell Atlantic Mobile and NYNEX Mobile Communications merged in 1995 to create Bell Atlantic – NYNEX Mobile,[7] and in 1997 their namesake Baby Bell parents followed suit to form the new Bell Atlantic and their wireless subsidiary was renamed Bell Atlantic Mobile. Bell Atlantic Mobile and NYNEX Mobile Communications were created from Advanced Mobile Phone Service, Inc., which was a subsidiary of AT&T created in 1978 to provide cellular service nationwide. AMPS, Inc. was divided among the RBOCs as part of the Bell System Divestiture.
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That's a lot of. Thanks for the wiki.
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I have only had 4 reeplacements, but each one has done the same thing. The csr said that its ridiculous so she's calling me on Monday.
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Take some headache meds your going to need them my memory dump is scrambled up
When i have time i might fix
Multiple thunderbolts later still have same problem 4g data drops oem stock rom only
Read this multiple times sorry im running retard today
These are the steps condensed version if you have a problem reading what I type sorry I check what type and still screw it up
Ppl who have bolts who pay on time who have been with verizon since way back to airtouch,not saying this will work for you,if you are really having problems with your bolt,troubleshoot your device,before you call vzw know your problem by the back of your hand back up your data, 1st format sd card 2nd hard reset phone when phone comes back on dont log in yet hit home use internet while in 4g see if you get data drops u prob do thats why u are calling
(This is the s#$& I went thru not by choice mind you,its your choice the more you do the more vzw cant throw at you which a tech 2 supervisor did corrupt gmail/play)
Ok now create a new google account (just for troubleshooting dont tell vzw this wink wink)
create a new google account(change vzw email account very important shows u have already started troubleshooting)
Install what u need to get by dont buy anything ,need a contact add it(if you want a new account then do it just dont forget to change all your bills email address which is easy from your phone or pc)
now call vzw tech 2 18662214096 1 your number 3 first name,last name social (you tell the csr you have formated the sd card hard reset the device created a new google account and your still having a 4g data drop please create a trouble ticket it will prob come back adjust settings at there end next step sim card next step reman phone that still wont work
I was at my wits end keep giving me the 3 options that keep changing to razor bionic revolution rezound dinc 4 lte anything but the s3 so i went to tmobile $321.00 a month truely unlimited plan 4g 4 s3 $150.00 down each 4x150.00=$600.00 full retail price mind you,you pay the phone off over 20 months on approved credit.
Got copy of work up sheet from t mobile called up vzw and asked how much was the etf to jump ship $1000.something #$&* me the csr who was the carrier i said tmobile he begins to slam tmobile ok and dah.it this point im done
I call the next day after I get ahold of a csr he talks me into a nexus he will wave all the fees gives me his email address i goto the store look at the nexus wife likes the razer stores trying to talk her into the razer
I typed up and email to this csr listed what i had done see above at t mobile noted i had been with since 1997 15 yeard all I wanted. Was the s3 listed all my lines I did not want to port to a different carrier
9/8/2012
I called (866) 406-5154 for tec
Dont remeber the drill
Rattled off please read the notes on account got the you can update dec 2 line I PROCEDE to tell her I cant do that I use way to much data I have to buy phones at full retail price to keep my unlimited data I want a phone that works I dont want the 3 phones offered I pause she asked what phone I want I pause I tell her I have been offered anything 4g but the s3 so thats what i want (many many many calls later over 1.5 months)
She puts me on hold for 5mins At this point im falling a sleep(im up at 2-3am everyday)
8am i think she comes back we can get you the s3 under alt warranty replacement this one time only you have to pay for battery back covers (mind you i linked my wifes phone on trouble ticket way back when)
Otterboxs screen protectors otd $221.-25%=167.something
Edited:left out I keep umlimited till vzw takes it away,also I need to figure out rest of my lines (rezound runs hot and once in awhile drops 4g) and the(dinc 2 charge ports lasts about 2 months,I have 2 dincs that I rotate out oldest has rezound)
Thats Another story which at this time I dont want to start
See below
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Nope left what to do upside down and backwards
Yep Aging photo grahic memory filled with bugs sorry
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I just bought a gs3 off craigslist a few days ago for $300. I stalked the new listings for about 4 weeks until i found a good one at a good price. I was a fan of htc from the incredible, incredible 2, and rezound! But, the gs3 is awesome! I am finally untethered from my charger! My gs3 battery is great! Its definitely leaps and bounds above the rezound. Before hating on my post, check this phone out! Btw, I hated my gnex and got rid of it after 2 weeks.
PS. Chad..... Thanks for everything you have done! Hope to see you in the gs3 forum!
Only went through 1 replacement because I thought my phone wouldn't charge a dead battery but then after replacing it I found out it was clockwork mod.
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Is there anyone here using the White Galaxy S2 without any problem on AT&T media net plan? No flag to 2Gb plan?
My 1st one (it was sold.) was seen as blackberry on OLAM. Hope to get some info from here before buying another white one. I know Black one will work but I want a white one. Thanks a lot to all the white one users.
I actually opened a thread about this yesterday, I have a white s2 and it gets flagged as a blackberry. Today att is going to call me and see what could be done, I'm going to stick to my story that I'm using a nokia. I'll update my response after my call with them.
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Thanks florelui...Hope AT&T will work with you on that well. Good luck to you.
any news from AT&T?
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Is there anyone here using the White Galaxy S2 without any problem on AT&T media net plan? No flag to 2Gb plan?
My 1st one (it was sold.) was seen as blackberry on OLAM. Hope to get some info from here before buying another white one. I know Black one will work but I want a white one. Thanks a lot to all the white one users.
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i can tell you all white galaxy s 2 will show up as blackberry at att.
Mine is still showing my HTC inspire
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Yes, I received the call from one of their customer service representative. She was asking me questions to try and make sure I wasn't using a blackberry or smartphone. I stuck to my story that I was using a Nokia and explained how three other att smartphones on our family plan have data plans like they should but that if my "Nokia" needed a data plan I would have already put one on. She finally said ok, and said that I would keep the media net plan even though it said I had a blackberry in their system.
If you stick to your story and feed them some crap they'll let you keep it. I'm just glad I get to have unlimited $10 data
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Just got switched from the media net plan to the 2GB blackberry plan today. Called customer service and for some reason they actually have my old LG Shine on record instead of the BB 8300 shown on OLAM. The CSR switched me back to media net but who knows how long until it gets switched again.
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Yes, I received the call from one of their customer service representative. She was asking me questions to try and make sure I wasn't using a blackberry or smartphone. I stuck to my story that I was using a Nokia and explained how three other att smartphones on our family plan have data plans like they should but that if my "Nokia" needed a data plan I would have already put one on. She finally said ok, and said that I would keep the media net plan even though it said I had a blackberry in their system.
If you stick to your story and feed them some crap they'll let you keep it. I'm just glad I get to have unlimited $10 data
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I'd be interested if you could keep us posted if you ever get switched to the BB data plan.
I'd hate to have to call them every few weeks to fix it, but I don't want to give up this phone either.
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Just got switched from the media net plan to the 2GB blackberry plan today. Called customer service and for some reason they actually have my old LG Shine on record instead of the BB 8300 shown on OLAM. The CSR switched me back to media net but who knows how long until it gets switched again.
I'd be interested if you could keep us posted if you ever get switched to the BB data plan.
I'd hate to have to call them every few weeks to fix it, but I don't want to give up this phone either.
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Day two and no data plan text, online my phone comes up as a blackberry but my media net plan is still active. What apn setting are you using?
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Day two and no data plan text, online my phone comes up as a blackberry but my media net plan is still active. What apn setting are you using?
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It took a little under 3 weeks until the switch happened.
I'm using the settings from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1109983
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It took a little under 3 weeks until the switch happened.
I'm using the settings from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1109983
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Ok I'll keep you guys updated if the switch occurs this month or not. I'm using different apn setting let me look up the link to add it
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I experienced the same problem and its extremely frustrating. I called atnt, they agreed to remove the 2GB data plan and re-add the $10 plan. Its just day one so I have no idea if the changes will be permanent or if it'll just revert to the outrageous 2gb $25 plan again. Will keep you guys posted at the end of the month if i remember.
Blackberry curve.... what a joke
White i9100.... why can't you be hassle free like your black cousin
I'm fairly certain that it will happen again once the next automated imei sweep occurs.
I did a test and it seems that once you stick your sim in, OLAM shows the BB 8300 almost instantly and does not reset to the unknown generic flip phone when I put the sim in my HD2. I have to manually select "Not my phone/device?" in order to reset it. I'm thinking that if the automated sweeps occur on a specified schedule, I can avoid the hassle of having to change plans by using my HD2 during the sweeps.
I'm still waiting to buy another white one...really dunno why the white one is seeing as Blackberry tho....are they going to see all the new unlocked phone as blackberry for the future?...thank you guys for the update, and please keep us in the loop.
florelui001p: What IMEI do you give to AT&T rep? your GS2 or your Nokia??
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florelui001p: What IMEI do you give to AT&T rep? your GS2 or your Nokia??
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I have them the Nokia IMEI. Been almost two Weeks and still on unlimited
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ZOMG, it switched back..... Took about 3 weeks. If you wanna know the date of the sweep, its probably around the end of the month. Looks like I am going to have to call them again..... What a chore
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ZOMG, it switched back..... Took about 3 weeks. If you wanna know the date of the sweep, its probably around the end of the month. Looks like I am going to have to call them again..... What a chore
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I'm still on the unlimited plan and it's near the end of the month. If they scanned then they would gaffe switched me back
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Hmm, if its not a sweep, then I don't know how it works, but I shall try to get them to settle it once and for all. Im not on contract technically so i could just threaten to switch carriers. Once again, shall keep you guys posted on any updates.
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Hmm, if its not a sweep, then I don't know how it works, but I shall try to get them to settle it once and for all. Im not on contract technically so i could just threaten to switch carriers. Once again, shall keep you guys posted on any updates.
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What apn settings are you using? I'm using a media net one, I've come to believe that the apn might be the culprit
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Ok so we went to a Verizon premium seller and one of the works told us about this way of keeping unlimited data, I just wanted to see if this was possible or not. So she is on a family plan with 5 phones, So the worker told us that she could use one of the upgrades on the account. The worker then said that she can then switch phones with whoever she takes the upgrade from, ( going to use her dad's phone as it is a really old phone ) Then he goes back to his old phone and they cancel the data that they put on the line. Is that possible??
Yep.
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I vzw customer retention upgraded my line. I have 4 lines. They activated the Note 2 on one of the other lines as transfer phone. Then they activate the Note 2 next on my line as a transfer phone. I still have unlimited data. They walked me through it over the phone when I ordered and activared both times.
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I did this 3 times in the last 2 months. Our 5th line is a dumb phone. Only cost 10 bucks a month to never loss unlimited.
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Thanks for the replies, going to Verizon today
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Ok so we went to a Verizon premium seller and one of the works told us about this way of keeping unlimited data, I just wanted to see if this was possible or not. So she is on a family plan with 5 phones, So the worker told us that she could use one of the upgrades on the account. The worker then said that she can then switch phones with whoever she takes the upgrade from, ( going to use her dad's phone as it is a really old phone ) Then he goes back to his old phone and they cancel the data that they put on the line. Is that possible??
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Oh yeah, my wife has a regular cell phone actually the flip kind and I used her upgrade and kept the gn2 while she stayed on her old ass phone that she loves.
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I have two smartphone lines with unlimited and two dumb lines with dumb phones on them for just this purpose. Just make sure they don't screw anything up if you have to do a warranty return or exchange. It's very easy for the rep to put you on the wrong line because the system gets a bit screwy when they work this magic.
Well, I have that dilemma that we all go through. I am currently on a Family Share Plan with five phones. My line is the primary line and is eligible for an upgrade at this time. I have the Motorola Droid Razr HD with unlimited data. I understand that by doing a subsidized upgrade to a new phone, I will lose my unlimited data on my phone. That is what makes this so difficult. Here is the dilemma though. I am 43 years old, and my eyes are starting to go. I need a bigger screen. I am also a large person - 6'3", 270 lbs with big old sausages for fingers. So, with that said, I definitely want something the size of the Note II or bigger. The question is, do I upgrade now or wait for the Note III, which is rumored for release in September?
The benefit of upgrading now is that I can probably recoup most, if not all of the $199 cost of the Note II by selling my Droid Razr HD, which is in flawless condition. The downside is that I will be stuck with an older phone for the next 20 months.
Thanks for the help...hopefully some of you guys have been in this situation and can help out.
PS - I really don't care about a lot of the newer features of the Galaxy S4. I just want a larger screen!
Buy it outright thats what i did its expensive but anything to keep my unlimited data and i hardly use 2 ti 3gb a month but its just thw fact and the common piece of mind that i have unlimited...or you uae an upgrade on another line then transfer that phone to you line...
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Well, I have that dilemma that we all go through. I am currently on a Family Share Plan with five phones. My line is the primary line and is eligible for an upgrade at this time. I have the Motorola Droid Razr HD with unlimited data. I understand that by doing a subsidized upgrade to a new phone, I will lose my unlimited data on my phone. That is what makes this so difficult. Here is the dilemma though. I am 43 years old, and my eyes are starting to go. I need a bigger screen. I am also a large person - 6'3", 270 lbs with big old sausages for fingers. So, with that said, I definitely want something the size of the Note II or bigger. The question is, do I upgrade now or wait for the Note III, which is rumored for release in September? The benefit of upgrading now is that I can probably recoup most, if not all of the $199 cost of the Note II by selling my Droid Razr HD, which is in flawless condition. The downside is that I will be stuck with an older phone for the next 20 months.
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Whichever phone you choose, I highly recommend buying used or full retail in order to keep your unlimited data. You may not use more than 2GB data in a month now, but you never know when that unlimited data will come in handy. And once you lose it, it's gone.
Craigslist and Swappa are good sources for used devices, and there is always ebay. If you want the Note 3, be prepared to pay full retail unless you wait a few weeks for used ones to become available.
I am extremely reluctant to lose my unlimited data...they all seem to be $500 and up in my area on Craigslist.
You cab upgrade without losing your unlimited. If you have multiple lines on your account, just transfer the upgrade to one of the lines that doesn't have unlimited. Order the phone you want, activate it, then swap your SIM card to it. Reactivate the phone that was originally on that line. This works easiest if you order through Amazon or Verizon's website. Don't go to a store, just do it yourself through online ordering. This is how I've done my last three upgrades while keeping unlimited.
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You cab upgrade without losing your unlimited. If you have multiple lines on your account, just transfer the upgrade to one of the lines that doesn't have unlimited. Order the phone you want, activate it, then swap your SIM card to it. Reactivate the phone that was originally on that line. This works easiest if you order through Amazon or Verizon's website. Don't go to a store, just do it yourself through online ordering. This is how I've done my last three upgrades while keeping unlimited.
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Oops. Didnt read all the way through. I thought upgrading changes the entire plan?
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I did every step, VPN is running, I downloaded your wifi tether apk and installed it, changed the SSID and enabked encryption and changed the 128bit security phrase, snd when I press start tether, the log shows "setting ad-hock mode - failed"
Appreciate the help.
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Buy full retail at Costco. 499 and its brand new. Better than buying from Craigslist at the same price.
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You can upgrade without losing your unlimited. If you have multiple lines on your account, just transfer the upgrade to one of the lines that doesn't have unlimited. Order the phone you want, activate it, then swap your SIM card to it. Reactivate the phone that was originally on that line. This works easiest if you order through Amazon or Verizon's website. Don't go to a store, just do it yourself through online ordering. This is how I've done my last three upgrades while keeping unlimited.
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+1. I've done this twice with zero issue. I don't believe you can do this through Amazon. I think with Amazon the phone must stay on the line it's activated on for several months, or you will incur extra charges.
Best Buy and Radio Shack do not have this requirement.
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Although he does have the family plan i think they might screw him out of unlimited with an upgrade on any line, im not sure..i know on my wife n my family plan i have unlimited and she has the old get double data for regular price thing and i know if either of us upgrade we gota switch to the new plans which is stupid so i dont care ill buy phones outright for us as long as we both have those plans
It works just fine with Amazon. I've done two phones through Amazon this way and one through Verizon. The only requirement is the phone stay in use on your account for six months. Doesn't matter what number it is on. This requirement is the same wether going through Amazon or Verizon.
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I currently have four lines on my account, with the family share plan. Two are smartphones with unlimited data, the other two are flip phones. When an upgrade comes up, I go to the my Verizon site and transfer the upgrade to one of the flip phones. Order the new phone on that line. When phone arrives, activate on the line it was ordered for. Immediately swap in my SIM card, get back on my Verizon, reactivate the flip phone on the line that was upgraded, which immediately cancels the new data plan for that line. Works perfect every time.
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You cab upgrade without losing your unlimited. If you have multiple lines on your account, just transfer the upgrade to one of the lines that doesn't have unlimited. Order the phone you want, activate it, then swap your SIM card to it. Reactivate the phone that was originally on that line. This works easiest if you order through Amazon or Verizon's website. Don't go to a store, just do it yourself through online ordering. This is how I've done my last three upgrades while keeping unlimited.
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OMG! You're a genius! I have five phones on my account, and one of them is not unlimited. I can transfer the upgrade to that line, upgrade to the Note 2, then move the Note 2 back to my unlimited line. Woohoo!
I changed device type to Samsun S3 and it works fine now with no errors. Let us see if t-mobile is going to add additional fees to my bill, or if this vpn will work. I hope it does work as I hate comcast and want to cancel them.
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Although he does have the family plan i think they might screw him out of unlimited with an upgrade on any line, im not sure..i know on my wife n my family plan i have unlimited and she has the old get double data for regular price thing and i know if either of us upgrade we gota switch to the new plans which is stupid so i dont care ill buy phones outright for us as long as we both have those plans
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Thats what I was told. Me and my wife have 4 lines all together and 3 of them are eligible for upgrades one including unlimited data. They told me multiple times if I upgrade any of them, my whole plan changes to the share everything, losing my unlimited data. Nothing changes if you add line though, which is what I did and swapped out the sim. Your best bet is to buy off contract. Keep your unlimited because its nice not having to keep an eye on how much you use.
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Guys, I am lost, I still cannot see my SSID on my ipad or my laptop, I started VPN first and it is connected, then started wifi tether, had to change device profile to samsung s3 to get it to start without errors, I did change SSID, enabled encryption, and changed the 128bit security phrase.
Tether is running and showing d/l and u/l, download stays zero but upload goes up as time passes. But I cannot see my SSID any where to connect. Please, I urgently need help. Thanks.
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Guys, I am lost, I still cannot see my SSID on my ipad or my laptop, I started VPN first and it is connected, then started wifi tether, had to change device profile to samsung s3 to get it to start without errors, I did change SSID, enabled encryption, and changed the 128bit security phrase.
Tether is running and showing d/l and u/l, download stays zero but upload goes up as time passes. But I cannot see my SSID any where to connect. Please, I urgently need help. Thanks.
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First off you need to go to the right forum for your phone. This is Verizon Note 2, you need to go to T-mobile Note 2 forum and create your own thread in the help section instead of trying to hijack someone else's thread.
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First off you need to go to the right forum for your phone. This is Verizon Note 2, you need to go to T-mobile Note 2 forum and create your own thread in the help section instead of trying to hijack someone else's thread.
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I am not trying yo hijack anyone's thread as you said, I was directed here from the t-mobile section by a respectfull member. And the topic of the thread is not brand specific, so, execuse me if I offended you with my posts here and with disagreeing with you. And again, I appreciate any help my dear friends.
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Buy full retail at Costco. 499 and its brand new. Better than buying from Craigslist at the same price.
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I thought of doing that based on the lower retail price. But the guys at the kiosk in Costco said that the only way they could sell the phone was if I signed a new contract. Didn't matter if I was willing to pay full retail or not.
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I pulled the trigger on the Note 2...
As I previously stated, I have a 700 minute Family Share plan with five lines. Three have unlimited data, one is on a 2GB data plan, and the fifth is not a smartphone. I transferred my upgrade to my wife's line (non-smartphone) and upgraded to the Note 2. My plan did not change. When I get it, I will activate it on my wife's line, then call and have her feature phone put back on the line. Then I should be able to drop my SIM into the Note 2 and have unlimited data on that phone.
I was crunching numbers because I am thinking about leaving AT&T for something cheaper, and I noticed that with the One Up program you only pay $65 for the unlimited service instead of 80, and more importantly you don't have to pay the $349 for the phone up front. All you should have to pay for is the activation fee initially.
If their One Up prices fall in line with other companies (we don't know what it will be for the note 3 yet, but I assume $27) then you are looking at about $92 a month. Over a year, if you include the price of the phone if you don't have One Up you are paying $1345 (80 a month, plus $345 for the phone, plus $36 for activation). If you are in the One Up program then its only $1140 for the year ($65 a month, estimating 27 a month for one up fee, $36 for activation).
I'm not sure if I'm going to join Sprint or not because of this, but it is pretty compelling. I'm also looking at Tmobile as an option because they have LTE in my area, while Sprint doesn't.
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I was crunching numbers because I am thinking about leaving AT&T for something cheaper, and I noticed that with the One Up program you only pay $65 for the unlimited service instead of 80, and more importantly you don't have to pay the $349 for the phone up front. All you should have to pay for is the activation fee initially.
If their One Up prices fall in line with other companies (we don't know what it will be for the note 3 yet, but I assume $27) then you are looking at about $92 a month. Over a year, if you include the price of the phone if you don't have One Up you are paying $1345 (80 a month, plus $345 for the phone, plus $36 for activation). If you are in the One Up program then its only $1140 for the year ($65 a month, estimating 27 a month for one up fee, $36 for activation).
I'm not sure if I'm going to join Sprint or not because of this, but it is pretty compelling. I'm also looking at Tmobile as an option because they have LTE in my area, while Sprint doesn't.
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From what i heard about network quality from members on this board, i'd recommend looking at t-mobile instead. Also read through the Sprint triband note 3 fiasco. I think it may always be better to purchase your phone outright and go prepaid. Then when you're ready to upgrade just sell it.
They would have to pay me to stay with Sprint at this point as their network in Colorado is abysmal. Of the silly constant-upgrader plans, the Sprint solution is one of the more compelling from a price standpoint, though.
Dont do it
staryoshi said:
They would have to pay me to stay with Sprint at this point as their network in Colorado is abysmal. Of the silly constant-upgrader plans, the Sprint solution is one of the more compelling from a price standpoint, though.
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Leaving AT&Tfor Sprint is like leaving Beyonce for Rosie O'donnel
Im international roaming sitting in my living room in Jacksonville, Florida.
I had awesome 4 g coverage until 4 weeks ago now very crappy
and i get lies from sprint constantly why its happening.
humdrum2009 said:
Leaving AT&Tfor Sprint is like leaving Beyonce for Rosie O'donnel
Im international roaming sitting in my living room in Jacksonville, Florida.
I had awesome 4 g coverage until 4 weeks ago now very crappy
and i get lies from sprint constantly why its happening.
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My friend in Jax has Sprint and it's terrible as well. Doesn't get any better when he travels across the state either. Basically, it's dial up speeds when it should be 3G or 4G.
$70 BILLION DOLLAR BUYOUT.
Softbank should have bought some common sense this network sucks. Sprint the not now network lol.
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Sprint is the fastest carrier in my area. My city and all surrounding cities are blanketed in Sprint LTE!! My upgrade isn't until 1-1-14, so I'm doing the One Up program in the morning instead of having to wait until January. Can't complain about not having to pay the $350!!
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stanglifemike said:
Sprint is the fastest carrier in my area. My city and all surrounding cities are blanketed in Sprint LTE!! My upgrade isn't until 1-1-14, so I'm doing the One Up program in the morning instead of having to wait until January. Can't complain about not having to pay the $350!!
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I was in atl a few weeks ago you are so correct.
I have never seen lte that fast before i hit 37 dwn with no issues
but back in jacksonville its maybe 1.2mbps or 12-14 dwn
sometimes i get dial up speeds on lte
im sticking with them for a while hoping for improvements
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I was just at the Sprint store. They are having "provisioning" issues with the Note 3 for people wanting to do one up. So if you are going to do one up call before you go. This affects all Sprint stores. I bet the iPhone 5S was provisioned before the launch though...
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I was just at the Sprint store. They are having "provisioning" issues with the Note 3 for people wanting to do one up. So if you are going to do one up call before you go. This affects all Sprint stores. I bet the iPhone 5S was provisioned before the launch though...
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Yup, they even called Sprint and confirmed that everyone was having issues. You did get it though, right? I just got home with mine though. I was the only customer in the store this morning, but was still in there 1.5 hours!! They said no other local store had been able to do it yet, but they finally got it to go through for me!!
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Mine went through no problem. Left store' got in car was all working dandy. Corporate store in Delaware
Lots of familiar faces here as I look through the few threads already created. I got mine a little while ago and had to wait due to the provisioning problems. I did the One Up program and am looking forward to the onslaught of goodies to come. I finally gave up my S2, she was good to me. Let the fun begin!!
Yeah I finally got mine. There was a problem early this morning, I was there when they opened @ 9. It was a problem affecting all Sprint stores. The phones were not provisioned right but they got it squared away around mid 11-ish, because I called stores on both ends of the country and then called my store.
Any1 in florida done the one up upgrade? I went to corporate store and wad told fl is not doing it yet.
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Anyone get the note 3 with the one up still eligible for the upgrade? I text upgrade to 1311 and it says still good for one up and my original upgrade for feb 2014
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Can some explain this one up plan with my current situation? I have 1500 everything family plan with three sg3 phones. I can't upgrade until March, but I am eligible for one up.
My question is, since I'm eligible what are my options. Do I have to trade my sg3 or can I trade in a old phone? Also what about my bill? It's currently 240 does it increase?
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Okay now I am NOT an expert at this but this is how I understand it and you seem to be at the same point I was. First be aware that if you want to do the one up you must must must change your plan to the unlimited plans they have now. On the unlimited plans the first phone is $50 a second phone is $40 and the third phone is the $30. Then on top of that you need to add $30 for unlimited data or $20 for 1 gigabyte or something like that. Because of this I did not do the one up program because I do not really care about Unlimited Talk I only care about unlimited data and it would cost me way more money to get unlimited data with their new plans. As far as the one to program yes since you're not eligible for renewal right now you will need to trade in your phone. I was told by sprint representative that you could put any phone on your line that was in working order and use that to trade in. Whether or not that is the truth is yet to be seen.
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No One Up for me
I also have the 1500 Everything plan and similar to cherylbaker, I didn't opt for the One Up plan either because I did not want to change plans. If you read the fine print, the new plans are not as good and open the door to throttle data. I'm staying on the Everything plan until they kill it; I hope that never happens but with Sprint pushing "unlimited for life" with the new plans makes me think Everything is going away at some point. I was afraid adding a third line would force me to change plans but so far that is not the case.
The other thing with the One Up is that you need to turn in your current handset.
Try updating ur prl shouldn't that help
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What if your screen is cracked? Still works, just cracked.
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Obviously I get great service with Verizon but the plans suck and the price keeps going up...what will I lose or gain coming to tmobile
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Obviously I get great service with Verizon but the plans suck and the price keeps going up...what will I lose or gain coming to tmobile
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Do the test drive for 7 days. Test out the service in areas that you visit and live in. If it's all good, then just return the phone for free and sign up. You're not going to be risking anything.
Awesome....didn't realize this was available. ...will do thanks
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Haven't seen Big red in a long time.
Oh, and post No. 3 has the plan. Do the test drive.
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Awesome....didn't realize this was available. ...will do thanks
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Just fyi, they only give you an iPhone which IMO has one of the worst antennas in any phone (especially on tmobile).
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Just fyi, they only give you an iPhone which IMO has one of the worst antennas in any phone (especially on tmobile).
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I'd try moving the SIM from the iphone to your unlocked S5 for the test drive.
SIM adapters are cheap if the iphone uses a different sized SIM.
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I'd try moving the SIM from the iphone to your unlocked S5 for the test drive.
SIM adapters are cheap if the iphone uses a different sized SIM.
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Did I miss the part where he said he had an S5 already?
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he had an S5 already?
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No idea if he has a S5. But since he's posting in a S5 forum, it's a distinct possibility that he may have an S5 from his previous carrier.
And the suggestion may be in interest to others who subsequently read the thread as well.
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No idea if he has a S5. But since he's posting in a S5 forum, it's a distinct possibility that he may have an S5 from his previous carrier.
And the suggestion may be in interest to others who subsequently read the thread as well.
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Well yeah, has probably has one from verizon...big red. You can't use that on tmobile (as you know).
I switched to T-Mobile over a year ago from Verizon.
I was on Verizon for 6 months but couldn't stand the high prices for data.
I paid the etf of over $300 and never looked back.
I knew I'd make up the $300 in 6 months with the money I'd be saving. Everything after that would be gravy.
This is what I did:
- I had the S3 with Verizon for 6 months
- I went to the T-Mobile store across the street
- I checked out the S4 and signed up. I was issued a new phone number because I didn't want to port over from Verizon yet as I wanted to see how the reception was in the areas I frequent.
- I had a 14 day trial period.
- I still had my S3 active.
- After 2 days, I went back to Tmo and ported my number from Verizon.
I never looked back and have saved a ton of money, and continue to do so.
I have Unlimited LTE data, and never have to worry about data overages or throttling.
I even got reception with my S4 where I could not with my S3.
I don't know if this was because the S4 had a better antenna than the S3, or if it was because Tmo had more towers in that area. I think it was the latter, as the Tmo map showed I'd get reception and I did.
I now have the S5 with Tmo and am really satisfied with the S5 and the Tmo network and service.
I'm on Jump 1, so I can upgrade my device every 6 months no matter what I owe on the device to be traded in.
Jump 2 is now available, but I am grandfathered into my original Jump 1.
Lol.....love it....and thanks
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Yeah I saw that.....I don't want to use a freaking ISore though lol
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I just switched to T-Mobile from Sprint....and compared to Sprint's horrible service in the Denver area the service improvement is HUGE!
This is what I did (may not be entirely ethical in the grand scheme of things, but is legal)
My 2 year contract with Sprint was due to be done in August of this year. In June, Sprint notified me that I could get a new phone and renew a new 2 year contract early.
I signed up online for the tmobile try before you buy plan. I'm not a fan of the iphone but it was cool to verify the service was better than what I had and worked everywhere I needed before making any commitment to change. 1 week was long enough to know (actually 5 minutes was long enough but I took the entire week).
Kept an eye on techbargains.com for a free or 1 cent tmobile sim card....to avoid paying $10 for one in the store.
Bought a cheap SPRINT smart phone on ebay for around $15.00 (I think...although it may have been $35...)
Went ahead and renewed my contract with Sprint and paid $199 for a brand new HTC M8.
Signed up at tmobile, ported my Sprint number, used the sim card I paid 1 cent for and traded in the cheap smart phone I got on ebay. My next bill from sprint had a $350 early termination fee which I paid and then submitted to tmobile as they will pay up to a $350 early termination fee.
The parts I'm still working on are to receive the $350 etf reimbursement from tmobile (they say up to 12 weeks) and to sell the brand new HTC M8 and my old, still working, Sprint S3 on ebay.
My bill did go up about $30 per month but I have the jump protection and I'm paying ~$27 a month in a payment plan for my new S5.
Long story, but so far one with a happy ending!
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Well yeah, has probably has one from verizon...big red. You can't use that on tmobile (as you know).
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I have an mdk S4 from Verizon but I would go to the so if I changed.....so the s5 on T mobile has unlocked bootloader right.
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Biker1 said:
I switched to T-Mobile over a year ago from Verizon.
I was on Verizon for 6 months but couldn't stand the high prices for data.
I paid the etf of over $300 and never looked back.
I knew I'd make up the $300 in 6 months with the money I'd be saving. Everything after that would be gravy.
This is what I did:
- I had the S3 with Verizon for 6 months
- I went to the T-Mobile store across the street
- I checked out the S4 and signed up. I was issued a new phone number because I didn't want to port over from Verizon yet as I wanted to see how the reception was in the areas I frequent.
- I had a 14 day trial period.
- I still had my S3 active.
- After 2 days, I went back to Tmo and ported my number from Verizon.
I never looked back and have saved a ton of money, and continue to do so.
I have Unlimited LTE data, and never have to worry about data overages or throttling.
I even got reception with my S4 where I could not with my S3.
I don't know if this was because the S4 had a better antenna than the S3, or if it was because Tmo had more towers in that area. I think it was the latter, as the Tmo map showed I'd get reception and I did.
I now have the S5 with Tmo and am really satisfied with the S5 and the Tmo network and service.
I'm on Jump 1, so I can upgrade my device every 6 months no matter what I owe on the device to be traded in.
Jump 2 is now available, but I am grandfathered into my original Jump 1.
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This is awesome news.....what area are you in
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I've had Verizon and sprint, my data speeds of 1.5 Meg finally did me in, couldn't take it anymore, T-Mobile has been great for me, they paid my full Etf (1800.00) and my data speed on lte are averaging 55...well worth it for me..
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I've had Verizon and sprint, my data speeds of 1.5 Meg finally did me in, couldn't take it anymore, T-Mobile has been great for me, they paid my full Etf (1800.00) and my data speed on lte are averaging 55...well worth it for me..
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How many lines did you have??? 6?
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How many lines did you have??? 6?
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Five lines, renewed contract in March so they were all at 350 each still for the Etf... That was sprint, I live in Washington state and calls were great but the data sucked ass, T-Mobile is pretty damn good up here, the fastest test speed I have got is 107 Meg... Best on lte with sprint was like 2.7 Meg... What sucks though is with sprint you have to pay tax on the Etf which T-Mobile doesn't cover, so came out of pocket for taxes on almost 1800.00... But well worth it in the end.
I've moved my personal lines to T-Mobile from Verizon here in Cincinnati. Right now, the jury is still out on the move. The main reason for switching is the international plans T-Mobile offers. I went to a concert at Paul Brown Stadium and couldn't get service.
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