Beware! As of 2 days ago, hardware change = No unlimited (Verizon) - HTC Rezound

I just got done talking to a best buy representative, and they told me that as the of 2 days ago, any kind of hardware change will cancel your unlimited Internet. So you cannot purchase phones from eBay and use that loophole anymore.
Edit: Apparently this is a false flag and Best Buy has zero clue of what's going on. But I'm not saying that they won't close this loophole in the future.

im_high_tech said:
I just got done talking to a best buy representative, and they told me that as the of 2 days ago, any kind of hardware change will cancel your unlimited Internet. So you cannot purchase phones from eBay and use that loophole anymore.
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Really? That really sucks.
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I talked to Verizon yesterday about going to the note 2 and they never mentioned anything like that. They confirmed pretty much what I already know (In order to keep your unlimited, you would have to upgrade another line, or add a line, then transfer the phone, or supply your own phone) You shouldn't always believe what you hear, especially from the salesmen at best buy.
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They said they have had a bunch of angry customers these past few days and that Verizon is trying to close every loophole possible on us unlimited planners.

If this is true I'm ditching Verizon and going pre-paid. Nexus 4 on Straight Talk is looking pretty promising.

Ok? So what would happen if I switch while under contract? I'm good up to October.

This isn't true, I'm not saying the OP is making it up, but I do think the guy at best buy is blowing smoke up his ass. If this were the case, it would be all over the internet by now. Try googling it.
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Bradh024 said:
This isn't true, I'm not saying the OP is making it up, but I do think the guy at best buy is blowing smoke up his ass. If this were the case, it would be all over the internet by now. Try googling it.
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Honestly I'm not inclined to believe it either. Even if OP's story is true, I've been told blatantly wrong information from Best Buy and Verizon sales people on multiple occasions.

Bradh024 said:
I talked to Verizon yesterday about going to the note 2 and they never mentioned anything like that. They confirmed pretty much what I already know (In order to keep your unlimited, you would have to upgrade another line, or add a line, then transfer the phone, or supply your own phone) You shouldn't always believe what you hear, especially from the salesmen at best buy.
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so how would one keep their unlimited data by upgrading another line? sorry i have an two upgrades but don't want to lose my unlimited data want to know how..been looking around but havent really found a straight answer

JoelZ9614 said:
so how would one keep their unlimited data by upgrading another line? sorry i have an two upgrades but don't want to lose my unlimited data want to know how..been looking around but havent really found a straight answer
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Well right now, how me and my wife are doing it... We have 4 total lines, 2 with unlimited data, and 2 with dummy phones. To keep our unlimited, we just upgrade the dummy lines, then transfer the new phones over to our unlimited lines. Our unlimited plans remain untouched.
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Bradh024 said:
Well right now, how me and my wife are doing it... We have 4 total lines, 2 with unlimited data, and 2 with dummy phones. To keep our unlimited, we just upgrade the dummy lines, then transfer the new phones over to our unlimited lines. Our unlimited plans remain untouched.
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what happens to your dummy lines? wouldn't you then have to put data on those lines?

JoelZ9614 said:
what happens to your dummy lines? wouldn't you then have to put data on those lines?
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Nope, as soon as u take the smart phones off the lines, it drops down to $9.99 (no features, nothing but a dumb phone and a phone number)
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Bradh024 said:
Nope, as soon as u take the smart phones off the lines, it drops down to $9.99 (no features, nothing but a dumb phone and a phone number)
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Thank You!! upgrade time lol

JoelZ9614 said:
Thank You!! upgrade time lol
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Haha not a problem, make sure you have a dumb phone to put in place of the line you upgraded.
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Haha not a problem, make sure you have a dumb phone to put in place of the line you upgraded.
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I have 3 dumb lines also by dumb you mean basic right....

JoelZ9614 said:
I have 3 dumb lines also by dumb you mean basic right....
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Yeah
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JoelZ9614 said:
I have 3 dumb lines also by dumb you mean basic right....
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What are you upgrading too?? Dna or note2??
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What are you upgrading too?? Dna or note2??
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Joelz is getting an iPhone. /sarcasm
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i'm sure i would've heard of this.
if this is the case, then that first time you do an ESN switch, you'd lose unlimited. i esn switched to my DNA 2 weeks ago, and i'm still good. if i ESN switch to the gs3 to get teh update and i drop unlimited, i'll let you know, raise hell to verizon, and possibly leave them after 15 years if they won't give it back lol

jayochs said:
i'm sure i would've heard of this.
if this is the case, then that first time you do an ESN switch, you'd lose unlimited. i esn switched to my DNA 2 weeks ago, and i'm still good.
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They said it's as of 2 days ago. I really hope they have no clue what their talking about. IF it is true, I'm gonna have to treat my rezound like a baby.

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question on trading my tbolt.

im considering trading my tbolt for a different phone. im having too many battery life and 4g issues. my question is if i trade will i loose my unlimited data? i just signed up with verizon for a 2 year plan back in june of this year. i also wonder how long i would need to keep my tbolt to avoid best buy or verizon charging me full price?
fixxxer2008 said:
im considering trading my tbolt for a different phone. im having too many battery life and 4g issues. my question is if i trade will i loose my unlimited data? i just signed up with verizon for a 2 year plan back in june of this year. i also wonder how long i would need to keep my tbolt to avoid best buy or verizon charging me full price?
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No. The terms of contract are on the line and account, not the device.
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No. The terms of contract are on the line and account, not the device.
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so the only time ill loose my unlimited data is when my two years is up and i renew?
what about the amount of time i need to keep the phone, does anyone know best buy/verizon policy?...i think it's 3-6 months, not sure?
fixxxer2008 said:
so the only time ill loose my unlimited data is when my two years is up and i renew?
what about the amount of time i need to keep the phone, does anyone know best buy/verizon policy?...i think it's 3-6 months, not sure?
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I don't think they care at all. I can't remember the last time I actually used a phone on the line I used to for the upgrade. I get an upgrade on one line and have my number set on it. My dInc I shoved off to a totally different contract before the contract on it's renewal line was up.
fixxxer2008 said:
im considering trading my tbolt for a different phone. im having too many battery life and 4g issues. my question is if i trade will i loose my unlimited data? i just signed up with verizon for a 2 year plan back in june of this year. i also wonder how long i would need to keep my tbolt to avoid best buy or verizon charging me full price?
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What do you mean buy charging you? I might trade in my Thunderbolt too.
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lose
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Randallel said:
What do you mean buy charging you? I might trade in my Thunderbolt too.
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when you buy the phone anywhere at a discounted price they can charge you full retail if you do not keep the phone for soo many days. i just cannot remember if it's 90 or 120 days?
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thanks for playing!
fixxxer2008 said:
thanks for playing!
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You're welcome.
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plambda said:
lose
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+1
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+1
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well if you both were "trying" to say "looser" you both failed!
if you cannot answer the question then don't post, its that simple.
fixxxer2008 said:
well if you both were "trying" to say "looser" you both failed!
if you cannot answer the question then don't post, its that simple.
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lololol
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loonatik78 said:
No. The terms of contract are on the line and account, not the device.
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He is right I had an issue and I had switched my phone to a basic phone while me and Verizon had it out. I rooted my phone fixed the issues and reactived my phone got a new aim card for free and still have my unlimited data.
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fixxxer2008 said:
im considering trading my tbolt for a different phone. im having too many battery life and 4g issues. my question is if i trade will i loose my unlimited data? i just signed up with verizon for a 2 year plan back in june of this year. i also wonder how long i would need to keep my tbolt to avoid best buy or verizon charging me full price?
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I don't know how you are going to jump phones to fix 4G draining issues those exist on all phone @ this point with exception of bionic maybe since it has not hit the hands of consumers so they can toy around with it for 12 hours. Why not get extended battery and call it good at least till more option come out. Find a Rom that works for you tweak settings stop kernel jumping and be happy.
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I can talk from experience. I had a thunderbolt then I traded it for a droid charge on craigslist at the beginning of August. And I still had my unlimited data plan. And two weeks ago i dropped my charge and it broke so I bought a Incredible 2 (3g) off craigslist and had Verizon activate it and I still have my unlimited data plan.
You shouldnt have any problems but if you do you can call verizon and they are still more than willing to set you up with an unlimited data plan (even though they technically cant)
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well if you both were "trying" to say "looser" you both failed!
if you cannot answer the question then don't post, its that simple.
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I don't get it...I'm loosed
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Let's say I traded my Tbolt. How much would it cost to get a Droid 3. My Tbolt is in pretty good condition still. And when you said they could charge you if your didn't have it for a curtain amount of time...why would they shouldn't they charge you more if you had it longer?
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Randallel said:
Let's say I traded my Tbolt. How much would it cost to get a Droid 3. My Tbolt is in pretty good condition still. And when you said they could charge you if your didn't have it for a curtain amount of time...why would they shouldn't they charge you more if you had it longer?
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You can get a 100 dollar credit with a trade in to Verizon not sure that is worth it but it comes on a visa card if you want to buy something somewhere else. I am sure you can get maybe 150 on a personal site.
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Any non-grandfathered unlimited data users losing unlimited data?

According to DSLReports http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/...Unlimited-Data-Loophole-Exposed-Closed-117668
Those of us who acquired unlimited data though the MHS loophole might be reverted to tiered plans.
Let's not debate who did this and right versus wrong, I would like to know who has been reverted back to tiered. Please let us know here...
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I haven't yet but got my fingers crossed that they skip me since I'm paying for the hot spot too.
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Still got mine. Added unlimited early November and removed hot spot 5 minutes after the call.
Still got it here too....Signed up in November, kept it for 3 weeks, then got rid of it....
we know people still have it, this is for people who got changed back to tiered.
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we know people still have it, this is for people who got changed back to tiered.
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But if you see all the people who still have it versus those who lost it...then it can put the internet masses into perspective.
Like I mentioned elsewhere, I see a lack of evidence of people actually being reverted back other than that one article. Maybe he did something stupid like try to switch from a 4G to a 3G device and then lost his unlimited.
My rezound is coming Monday-- my buddy ordered it for me since I'm on his fam plan. He did it all online and claimed there was no choice to keep my unlimited plan from my Droid Incredible. He signed me up the for the 4 gb plan.. Any chance of me getting back my unlimited by going into a store and chatting w/ a sales rep once I have the phone in my hands? Or any other workarounds??
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My rezound is coming Monday-- my buddy ordered it for me since I'm on his fam plan. He did it all online and claimed there was no choice to keep my unlimited plan from my Droid Incredible. He signed me up the for the 4 gb plan.. Any chance of me getting back my unlimited by going into a store and chatting w/ a sales rep once I have the phone in my hands? Or any other workarounds??
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Let's stay on topic folks. Please open a new thread for this question.
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Taebom said:
we know people still have it, this is for people who got changed back to tiered.
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Oh really? I don't see that specifically in the title. If everyone who tried the method posted their results here, either way, we'd have a better idea of what's going on. Either that, or you'll have a blank thread. Let the OP monitor his question instead of doing it for him.
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Oh really? I don't see that specifically in the title. If everyone who tried the method posted their results here, either way, we'd have a better idea of what's going on. Either that, or you'll have a blank thread. Let the OP monitor his question instead of doing it for him.
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if you search, not only on this site but others then you will see the ratio of people still having it and those that got changed back are slim. There are threads that detail how to get it and if they still have it Here and here So if you want people to look through post after post of people saying they still have it, when he asked if people have actually got it reverted then ok, make people do more work. btw i love the forum ignore list
Keanen said:
I would like to know who has been reverted back to tiered. Please let us know here...
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Oh, and i dont recall him saying if you still have it report, but maybe all this weed is blurring my vision, who knows ;p
Arent you on grounds to terminate your contract if they do indeed change you ba k ? At end of the day, the csr did notify you about making the change and put unlimited in there knowingly. Its not like you hacked the system and did it. You asked for it, they said sure and you had it.
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My bad- I missed the part about this being loopholed back to tiered. Thought he was just talking bout being reverted from unlimited in general..
Yes your breaking your end so they can charge you an ETF.
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Yes your breaking your end so they can charge you an ETF.
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Breaking our end how?
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Breaking our end how?
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Come on people, let's avoid A.D.D. tendencies. Stay on topic.
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Come on people, let's avoid A.D.D. tendencies. Stay on topic.
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He said something and I dunno what he means. This thread will go on with or without him answering Me.
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I still got it and am trying to think how to make it my home internet.
If they put me back on limited then I will say bye, bye to the big red with out ETF and will take them to court if needed, I have the $ to do so.
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I still got it and am trying to think how to make it my home internet.
If they put me back on limited then I will say bye, bye to the big red with out ETF and will take them to court if needed, I have the $ to do so.
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Good luck with that.
4ktvs said:
I still got it and am trying to think how to make it my home internet.
If they put me back on limited then I will say bye, bye to the big red with out ETF and will take them to court if needed, I have the $ to do so.
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The $40 filing fee? Damn!!! BALLLLLLLIIIIIINNNNNN!!!!! Funny you have the money to take them to court but cant pay for your data.
Agreed... what is it with internet chumps that talk big for no reason. If the dude has the money to take Big Red to court why not just pay the money and quit complaining. Sounds like he has plenty of time to waste too...

Anybody Coming back from Samsung Note 2

Just curious I just returned my Samsung Galaxy note II and am back to the Evo 3D.
It feels good!
Just curious if anybody else was thinking of upgrading or has and is thinking about coming back to the 3D or perhaps im insane.
First you have to explain to the jury, why you did such a thing. Then after careful deliberation, we will discuss the matter at hand.
I don't think you're insane at all. That damn thing is WAY too big. Now, if you were coming back from ann S3 I would definitely think you are insane. lol
leedawg said:
Just curious I just returned my Samsung Galaxy note II and am back to the Evo 3D.
It feels good!
Just curious if anybody else was thinking of upgrading or has and is thinking about coming back to the 3D or perhaps im insane.
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You must be crazy..?!?!?! A SGN2 back to a 3D?
Just wondering why you chose to do this?
Crazy, i'm going to get one this week or next, & not with this sprint $h!+ but with tmobile.
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Crazy, i'm going to get one this week or next, & not with this sprint $h!+ but with tmobile.
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Tomcat, if you are going to get one for T-mo. Check the link in my sig. I believe it it is the best price on the net and since it is tax free you can get another roughly $50 savings. I stopped getting phones anywhere else after 2008
Lol....I have both....bought the 3d when I had my note 1, using it mainly as a mp3 player and gadget....now I have upgraded to note 2 and still have the 3d.
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Techronico said:
Tomcat, if you are going to get one for T-mo. Check the link in my sig. I believe it it is the best price on the net and since it is tax free you can get another roughly $50 savings. I stopped getting phones anywhere else after 2008
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Is that why your signature link is an employee or referral link for yourself?
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Im probably getting the note 2 when my contract expires (january)
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Is that why your signature link is an employee or referral link for yourself?
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Someone told me the code in 2008 to get into that website as 3249312 and it has worked ever since. I don't know if it is an employee link because I don't know the company he worked for. I also figured the url embedded the code into it so I just use that now instead of going to the homepage and typing it in manually.
I also used that number with the 800 number one year because I wanted to make sure my plan didn't change but the operators said that the upgrades don't change plans. (Wanted to keep 6 line family plan intact )
Just got an update. That link now has the Sprint Galaxy Note 2 for $249.99 tax free for New and Upgrades. I have been waiting for it but still 50/50 because I know the 3D has a new lease on life due to the AOSP breakthroughs recently from Agrabren and CG.
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I don't think you're insane at all. That damn thing is WAY too big. Now, if you were coming back from ann S3 I would definitely think you are insane. lol
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I debated the size before buying mine but man, I don't regret getting it at all, especially now that they released the multi-window update.
Going back to my EVO 3D isn't gonna happen here. In fact, my wife wants to take my EVO 3D but I am contemplating getting her a S3 instead because the EVO seems so small now lol.
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You must be crazy..?!?!?! A SGN2 back to a 3D?
Just wondering why you chose to do this?
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I agree. I was thinking about upgrading to that phone so am curious why u would downgrade?
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I got my phone yesterday. I am absolutely loving it. It's so light & thin. Been on it almost non stop and barely put a dent in my battery. I would pay $700 for another one, &actually am. Buying one for my mom for Christmas.
I would recommend it, plus I can actually use my data &have 4g unlike sprint.
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Htc One confirmed date

The htc one has been confirmed by Verizon for Aug 15th now (or week of). It's about time if you ask me but I'm happy it's coming. Mainly for what it means in development for our DNA now that that's a similar phone and it's cdma. Although ido wish i could u upgrade to this im content with my dna. What do you think of it? Anyone plan on switching?
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The htc one has been confirmed by Verizon for Aug 1st (or week of). It's about time if you ask me but I'm happy it's coming. Mainly for what it means in development for our DNA now that that's a similar phone and it's cdma. Although ido wish i could u upgrade to this im content with my dna. What do you think of it? Anyone plan on switching?
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After using my DNA, I don't think I could go back to a smaller screen. I may look into upgrading when Verizon Edge comes around, but right now I'm very content.
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After using my DNA, I don't think I could go back to a smaller screen. I may look into upgrading when Verizon Edge comes around, but right now I'm very content.
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Verizon edge?
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Verizon edge?
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http://news.verizonwireless.com/news/2013/07/edge-device-payment-early-upgrade.html
It's like T-Mobile Jump, all the major carriers are doing it. It lets you upgrade every six months by letting you make monthly payments on a device.
What happens to the phone that I have currently. Do I trade it in or just get a new one.
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Source?
Dri94 said:
The htc one has been confirmed by Verizon for Aug 1st (or week of). It's about time if you ask me but I'm happy it's coming. Mainly for what it means in development for our DNA now that that's a similar phone and it's cdma. Although ido wish i could u upgrade to this im content with my dna. What do you think of it? Anyone plan on switching?
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Where is your source for this confirmation? Everywhere I've read says that Aug. 1st is only a rumored date because of the road map leak which has been, for the most part, false so far. Do you have updated official news from Verizon I don't know about?
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What happens to the phone that I have currently. Do I trade it in or just get a new one.
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If you're asking about Edge, you keep it. What Verizon will do is they'll split the retail price of the phone into 12 payments, then you make a payment each month until it's paid off, then the phone is yours. No need to renew your contract or trade in your phone.
But enough about Edge, this isn't the place to discuss that
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http://news.verizonwireless.com/news/2013/07/edge-device-payment-early-upgrade.html
It's like T-Mobile Jump, all the major carriers are doing it. It lets you upgrade every six months by letting you make monthly payments on a device.
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Cool! I knew Verizon would get that after i heard all those jump commercials, didn't know so soon though lol
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Where is your source for this confirmation? Everywhere I've read says that Aug. 1st is only a rumored date because of the road map leak which has been, for the most part, false so far. Do you have updated official news from Verizon I don't know about?
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I had to go to a couple Verizon stores Friday. All the employees said the same thing (at different stores). They said it was just told to employees that morning. One is actually on xda too lol.
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I had to go to a couple Verizon stores Friday. All the employees said the same thing (at different stores). They said it was just told to employees that morning. One is actually on xda too lol.
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That is great news! I've been obsessing about this phone for months so at this point you could tell me it sprouted ears and a tail and I'd be ready to believe you lol. Sorry if this is asking too many questions -but I'm a woman and need details- did those employees state that the phone would hit shelves that day or just be ready for pre-order? Any word of a press announcement happening a day in advance or day of? If they are launching it Thursday and not making a big deal of it I want to make sure I'm there bright and early (or on the website) to get one! Any word of it being in red? Feeeeeed my HTC One hungerrrrrrrr :laugh:
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If you're asking about Edge, you keep it. What Verizon will do is they'll split the retail price of the phone into 12 payments, then you make a payment each month until it's paid off, then the phone is yours. No need to renew your contract or trade in your phone.
But enough about Edge, this isn't the place to discuss that
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By the time you pay it off HTC will have released a new flagship phone and the One will be left 2 generations behind in the Android world.
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If you're asking about Edge, you keep it. What Verizon will do is they'll split the retail price of the phone into 12 payments, then you make a payment each month until it's paid off, then the phone is yours. No need to renew your contract or trade in your phone.
But enough about Edge, this isn't the place to discuss that
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No, you have to hand it in... It's not really a consumer friendly thing. Just makes it look like it. T-Mobile are the only ones doing it right. With Edge you pay installments for you device and still have to pay the Verizon plan pricing setup to be profitable when handing out subsidized phones.
But back to topic, our phones are not that inferior to the HTC One. Actually only the CPU is older. Barely. Other then the sexy aluminium body and smaller screen, the phones are very similar. Well I guess the One has an IR blaster too.
I really want a One. I love my DNA but the One is just so sexy.
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Well, thanks for the info on edge and the one. I recently got the DNA, since I went into the pool with my gs3 in my pocket. I am loving the phone. I had one issue with the proximity sensor not working properly. I had to root and the use the resound proximity calibration app to fix that. Is that a know issue with DNA.
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About Verizon edge...
You lose unlimited if you have it
It's actually more expensive than a subsided phone
You have to trade in the old one
Rip off
Although the 1st is just a rumour can't say its been proven false till the 1st. Also a Google search reveals like 20 plus tech sites saying the same thing... I'd say believe it at this point.
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cstrife999 said:
Although the 1st is just a rumour can't say its been proven false till the 1st. Also a Google search reveals like 20 plus tech sites saying the same thing... I'd say believe it at this point.
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Actually is say its all but confirmed now... It was leaked in the roadmap along with moto x for august 1st... Check Motorola's page... August 1st... I think its pretty much set now
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Groovysunflowers said:
That is great news! I've been obsessing about this phone for months so at this point you could tell me it sprouted ears and a tail and I'd be ready to believe you lol. Sorry if this is asking too many questions -but I'm a woman and need details- did those employees state that the phone would hit shelves that day or just be ready for pre-order? Any word of a press announcement happening a day in advance or day of? If they are launching it Thursday and not making a big deal of it I want to make sure I'm there bright and early (or on the website) to get one! Any word of it being in red? Feeeeeed my HTC One hungerrrrrrrr :laugh:
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I've been obsessing to lol... No i didn't ask for much cause i can't buy it lol. but way back in may i had a friend at Verizon tell me it was coming in August also. Just have your money ready only a couple more days lol
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Droid Life is hearing August 15...
so all but confirmed now for the 1st is quite unconfirmed
Phaded said:
Droid Life is hearing August 15...
so all but confirmed now for the 1st is quite unconfirmed
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really? where did you see that?
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/1...ust-1-launch-of-htc-one-august-23-for-moto-x/
a google search shows all the same date
[indiferenc] said:
really? where did you see that?
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/1...ust-1-launch-of-htc-one-august-23-for-moto-x/
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They tweeted it a few hours ago

Verizon "Edge"?

So Who all's gonna jump on this new upgrade option titled "edge". I'm just curious what everyone thinks. I see both positives and negatives to both sides.
I'm going to with our next upgrade. It's expensive but I figure a new insured phone each year is worth it.
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vballrkc said:
So Who all's gonna jump on this new upgrade option titled "edge". I'm just curious what everyone thinks. I see both positives and negatives to both sides.
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Nah....
I did it for the HTC One. Going to try it out. Paying 25bucks a month, I can either trade it in later or pay it off and keep it. To me, its no different than buying the phone outright and then selling it for half value.
Now if you have an upgrade available and can do the upgrade shuffle to keep unlimited, I would do that instead. But I'm being impatient.
Oh, and it let me keep unlimited.
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I did it for the HTC One. Going to try it out. Paying 25bucks a month, I can either trade it in later or pay it off and keep it. To me, its no different than buying the phone outright and then selling it for half value.
Now if you have an upgrade available and can do the upgrade shuffle to keep unlimited, I would do that instead. But I'm being impatient.
Oh, and it let me keep unlimited.
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Wait, WHAT? The advertisements specifically said only family share plans were eligible for Edge?!
nrfitchett4 said:
I did it for the HTC One. Going to try it out. Paying 25bucks a month, I can either trade it in later or pay it off and keep it. To me, its no different than buying the phone outright and then selling it for half value.
Now if you have an upgrade available and can do the upgrade shuffle to keep unlimited, I would do that instead. But I'm being impatient.
Oh, and it let me keep unlimited.
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I did the exact same thing. Enrolled in Edge, bought the HTC One, and kept unlimited. And I wasn't eligible for an upgrade on this line until November 2014.
Here is the link, I'm surprised it's not getting more attention:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2423121
I upgrade on average once a year, maybe twice depending on what Samsung puts out. I usually get phones about a month or so after they come out off swappa or craigslist for about half the price of new. I used an upgrade to get the S3, then upgraded to the Note 2 about 3 months later. I sold the S3 for 450 and got the Note for 375. When the S4 came out, people were trying to trade straight across for the note 2. I could have "upgraded" but chose to stick with the note. So I figure it would cost me less to continue doing my upgrades as I have then it would be to go with edge. Phone companies are never working for you, its always about making money. We will see how good edge really is.
Seems like a ripoff
BennyJr said:
Seems like a ripoff
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"Seems like"...?
I would like to raise that to a more definative "It is a ripoff".
I'm getting it right now to see if I like this phone instead of shelling out $200-300. If I don't like it, it goes back and the out of pocket is minimal. I'll probably get the Note 3.
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They get enough from me already.
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"Seems like"...?
I would like to raise that to a more definative "It is a ripoff".
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it does seem like a rip off BUT if you can upgrade up to twice a year and keep unlimited data.
those are both pluses in my book. yes it will cost you more but its only money.
neckbonest said:
it does seem like a rip off BUT if you can upgrade up to twice a year and keep unlimited data.
those are both pluses in my book. yes it will cost you more but its only money.
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You cannot keep unlimited.
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alhadee12 said:
I'm getting it right now to see if I like this phone instead of shelling out $200-300. If I don't like it, it goes back and the out of pocket is minimal. I'll probably get the Note 3.
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you can also add it to your bill and not pay anything out of pocket
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mrlaigle said:
You cannot keep unlimited.
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my mistake, i thought i read some people on here kept there unlimited data
neckbonest said:
you can also add it to your bill and not pay anything out of pocket
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my mistake, i thought i read some people on here kept there unlimited data
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No biggy. If you could keep unlimited it it wouldn't be such a bad deal. As is though you are painting Dame price for service and also paying basically for a phone hag you just turn back into verizon for no credit and then buy more. It's a win win for them here...
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Anyone think it is worth ot to lose unlimited data?
ronaldheld said:
Anyone think it is worth ot to lose unlimited data?
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Absolutely not.
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ronaldheld said:
Anyone think it is worth ot to lose unlimited data?
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Hell no! To loose unlimited is like loosing the right to have Internet on your phone. You might as well have a dummy phone or flip phone.
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The only one that is truly a good deal is Tmobiles Jump program. It's 10 dollars and that includes full insurance. So basically you end up not paying much extra to upgrade every 6 months. Plus, you don't have to have your phone half paid for. The only downside... It's t-mobile service. Otherwise, you are paying a lot more with Verizon edge.
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I might try this out with the Note 3

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