I pay the 11 some dollars a month for the TEP plan on my phones line, and I love the benefits. Since my first samsung moment dropped, I've probably had
3 replacement Samsung Moments
5 replacement EVO 4G's
5 replacement EVO 3D's
2 Replacement Blackberry Bold 9650's
I realize that's a lot of phones, but when you send out refurbed phones that were broken and then "repaired" what can you expect. I've honestly NEVER physically broken a phone to date (knock on wood), they've all suffered from software issues, or charging ports detaching etc.
Here's my question. I was talking to my friend last night, and he wants a new GS3 because of a superficial issue with his screen. I've had one or two phones replaced for some silly reasons, so I understand why he'd want a new one, but to date I've NEVER been charged for a phone replacement. They said it's a 150.00 fee for any kind of issues, and that's part of his TEP plan (He pays the 11.00 also).
Am I lucking out because I'm friends with all of the reps there? If there's a problem I walk into the store, ask for a replacement phone, they order one and I'm out of the store in 5 minutes and then the phones there tomorrow by 2pm. Can anyone chime in on this?
He will ONLY have to pay the 150 deductible if is physical damage.
via eVo.
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He will ONLY have to pay the 150 deductible if is physical damage.
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Okay. That would explain why he has to pay, and why I've never paid. Thanks!
I knew a guy that took his dirty tennis shoes back for new one because of a stupid return policy. Doesn't make it right.
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I knew a guy that took his dirty tennis shoes back for new one because of a stupid return policy. Doesn't make it right.
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Yes, and the thousands of people with 4G / LTE phones who live in areas WITHOUT 4G / LTE are still forced to pay that 10.00 a month, what's right about that?
Thanks for your concern though, ironically between the ages 18 and 19 I worked at my local Kmart as a loss prevention associate, and shoes were always the easiest to catch.
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Yes, and the thousands of people with 4G / LTE phones who live in areas WITHOUT 4G / LTE are still forced to pay that 10.00 a month, what's right about that?
Thanks for your concern though, ironically between the ages 18 and 19 I worked at my local Kmart as a loss prevention associate, and shoes were always the easiest to catch.
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I wouldn't take moral advice on policies from people who void their warranties by rooting their phones. It's like taking financial advice from a hobo. However, yeah, doesn't surprise me that 1) they'd be easy to catch and 2) that people would steal shoes from that K-Mart. Aaaah, good times at K-Mart...miss the K-Cafe
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Yes, and the thousands of people with 4G / LTE phones who live in areas WITHOUT 4G / LTE are still forced to pay that 10.00 a month, what's right about that?
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That fee doesn't exist. I wish people would let that go.
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That fee doesn't exist. I wish people would let that go.
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True but there is the premium fee which if you cant get over 500k why make them pay the fee
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Its a smartphone data fee. I've never had 4g or LTE in my area. Don't care either.
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True but there is the premium fee which if you cant get over 500k why make them pay the fee
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Even with the $10 added fee it's still cheaper than anyone else for unlimited data. It's not a big deal.
I see the fee as one for unlimited data - way cheaper for me than the other business models. So I'm willing to pay.
Unfortunately when you get less than 200kbps at best you still pay a premium data fee and who cares about unlimited data when your speeds are pathetic. My phone is basically useless unless I'm on WiFi. Sprint won't cancel your contract unless you're roaming excessively and costing them money.
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We dish out 50.00 a month to sprint for that "premium data" fee lol. That's a lot of money we just give sprint for the hell of it imo.
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I'm sorry but premium data is for all smart phones because they use data all the time.
Still cheaper than what anyone else offers.
Everyone that complains about spotted with sprint, didn't you check coverage before committing?
I have great coverage everywhere I go. Hence why I have Sprint.
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I'm sorry but premium data is for all smart phones because they use data all the time.
Still cheaper than what anyone else offers.
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A quick story about the fee being for smartphones. My daughter's EVO had a software issue that I couldn't fix so we went to the Sprint store and switched her temporarily to her old LG Optimus. The Rep was able to remove the $10 fee. So tell me how is this possible if you can still have a non 4g capable smartphone on the plan? I do agree though that it is cheaper than the alternatives.
No clue. I just know they add it to all smartphones whether they have 4g or not. As of over a year.
Last year the only android phone that didn't get the fee was the Samsung replenish which is a piece of crap of a phone.
Sprint changed the 4g fee in August 2010 to a premium data fee for Android, wp, and BB phones.
You must have gotten a good Rep then.
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Yes, and the thousands of people with 4G / LTE phones who live in areas WITHOUT 4G / LTE are still forced to pay that 10.00 a month, what's right about that?
Thanks for your concern though, ironically between the ages 18 and 19 I worked at my local Kmart as a loss prevention associate, and shoes were always the easiest to catch.
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He was not stealing the store policy was if ANY thing was wrong with your purchase they would exchange it. Needless to say they have gone out of business.
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I wouldn't take moral advice on policies from people who void their warranties by rooting their phones. It's like taking financial advice from a hobo. However, yeah, doesn't surprise me that 1) they'd be easy to catch and 2) that people would steal shoes from that K-Mart. Aaaah, good times at K-Mart...miss the K-Cafe
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If you pay for it you can do what ever you want with it.
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Everyone that complains about spotted with sprint, didn't you check coverage before committing?
I have great coverage everywhere I go. Hence why I have Sprint.
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The problem is I had decent coverage until I moved to a more urban area and now my coverage absolutely sucks.
Spent a half hour on the phone today with a "technical support" rep who was just reading off her computer how to update my profile and other pointless things. Trying to blame my poor speeds on my phone. She wanted me to take my phone to a repair center until I told her it can't be my phone because all four of my phones are just as bad. She finally told me she would pass it down to the service techs in my area and call when they figure something out. They keep blaming it on an outage, but it has been this bad for over a year.
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there would also be a deductible for loss/theft, although I realize that didnt happen here.
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I want to start by saying I work for Verizon wireless tech support so trust me I know I made the right choice. I just want to thank all of the devs for their hard work but my time here has ended. I have just received my Samsung Epic 4g Touch which blows dust on the X2 in every way. Why?.. For sure to get official ICS update, 1gig of ram with 16gig internal memory, bigger better display(4.52), cheaper plans and unlimited data usage with great 4g coverage. I only paid $79 including phone and wireless bluetooth earbuds and unlocked bl!! Screen is gorgeous and super fast!! You can get the same deal at letstalk.com.. If you decide to go through letstalk.com then pm me to get the $25 off and $25 credit for me!!
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X2 for sale.. $200?
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Sprint service sucks where I am in NC. I never lose service on Verizon though. I have unlimited data also.
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Sprint service sucks where I am in NC. I never lose service on Verizon though. I have unlimited data also.
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You have unlimited data right now.. but not for long.. trust me. Sprint has jus recently put 4g towers in my area(augusta, ga) which is on par with Verizon so why not save $50 a month!! Verizon does have excellent service but Sprint is catching up fast!! My contract doesn't end til january so if sprint let's me down I have 30 days to send it back and cancel service..
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I have unlimited data with Verizon and will keep it since I have been with them so long it was grandfathered in. But I have to admit Verizon is pissing me off with the bootloader and giving people crap about why we activate our phones so much. They know we are sbfing the damn thing.
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I have unlimited data with Verizon and will keep it since I have been with them so long it was grandfathered in. But I have to admit Verizon is pissing me off with the bootloader and giving people crap about why we activate our phones so much. They know we are sbfing the damn thing.
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I am beyond pissed!!
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If it wasnt for the fact they treat me so well at the local verizon store...i would switch also. But im also in nc...eastern to be exact and when I had sprint the service was horrible..but again that was a few years back as well.
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Wait...you work for verizon?? Wasnt you who called me and asked why I kept reactivating my phone was it??? Lol
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Wait...you work for verizon?? Wasnt you who called me and asked why I kept reactivating my phone was it??? Lol
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I live in the western portion of North Carolina and Sprint service here is terrible. When I had Sprint, while in town where service was supposed to be "best" my calls would drop like crazy. I could go into a store and service would go away completely. I had the same issue with AT&T. By far Verizon has the better network in my area. It's sad that we cannot get our BL unlocked but I remain hopeful. As per price, VZW is costly but people keep paying them so I'm sure they don't plan to change that anytime soon.
I used to work as a Verizon tech support agent with Verizon Online DSL which sucked hard. I had nothing to do with the phones, unfortunately. But yeah, I have been considering moving to sprint, but, alas, the Verizon Galaxy Nexus is just beyond the horizon for me. I must have it. I will soon leave this phone and forum and enjoy the freedom of an unlocked bootloader like I once had with my Samsung Fascinate. Oh how I miss that phone. But oh well. Its GNex for me.
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Around here, unless you live in a bigger city Sprint in Northern Indiana has really no coverage. Hell where I'm at Verizon barely has any, either. But then again neither does the Death Star or any other carrier. This area is a black hole for cellular signal. Although VZW is a little more costly as far as coverage you can't beat it. Now hardware on the other hand...
The other reason I left Sprint was because when I was married and the wife went on vacation to Maine several times a year Sprint had no coverage. Imagine my surprise when they tell me that I have an $800 bill because the signal was bouncing off Canadian towers. Granted from where her father lived I could throw a stone and hit Canada,she was still on US soil. Hence the other reason i switched
Sprint was the first carrier I ever had. The reception sucked and I had horrible service. I since moved through carriers and settled in with Verizon since I rarely go through patches where I lose service.
I too still receive the unlimited data since having the plan for so long. I have some friends and family who remain on Sprint and honestly, all I hear them do is complain. Perhaps they're chronic complainers, I don't know or perhaps its the area they use the phone in, but I don't hear many good things despite being in a fairly metropolitan area.
I also receive a 25% discount on the plan and accessories so that helps keep me a loyal customer. If they get rid of unlimited data, I'd possibly consider but so far Verizon seems to be the better of the two evils for me.
Im no legal wizard but I firmly believe if they changed all of us who are grandfathered in it would be breach of contract. We renewed our contracts and they decide to change it? Not only would I go elsewhere but id tell them where to shove their early termination fee. At $250 per month Id better be getting unlimited!
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Im no legal wizard but I firmly believe if they changed all of us who are grandfathered in it would be breach of contract. We renewed our contracts and they decide to change it? Not only would I go elsewhere but id tell them where to shove their early termination fee. At $250 per month Id better be getting unlimited!
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Doubtful that it would be breach of contract because they reserve the right to adjust as necessary. They litter their contracts with jargon and other nonsense so normal people have no interest to actually read it word for word and simply put their trust in them.
They simply adjust what needs to be adjusted and use whatever clause is in the contract that states they can make changes as necessary for the betterment of the network and its users. Even if that means throttling the highest data usage customers.
Chances are though they wouldn't out right get rid of it and force us all onto limited data contracts. They'd completely do away with it if they wanted and when it came time for renewing the contract, it simply would not be an option. I wouldn't worry about this happening though.
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If it wasnt for the fact they treat me so well at the local verizon store...i would switch also. But im also in nc...eastern to be exact and when I had sprint the service was horrible..but again that was a few years back as well.
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I just got back from the Morehead city Verizon store. Fixing the awnings that blew off during the hurricane this summer.
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Well it looks like thats the one ill be using...I forgot the one here in New Bern closed.....grrrrr
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Well it looks like thats the one ill be using...I forgot the one here in New Bern closed.....grrrrr
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The employees there are great! They gave me a free case and 3 pack of screen protectors. Its funny there are 2 Verizon stores on hwy 70 in Morehead within a few miles of each other.
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I want to start by saying I work for Verizon wireless tech support so trust me I know I made the right choice. I just want to thank all of the devs for their hard work but my time here has ended. I have just received my Samsung Epic 4g Touch which blows dust on the X2 in every way. Why?.. For sure to get official ICS update, 1gig of ram with 16gig internal memory, bigger better display(4.52), cheaper plans and unlimited data usage with great 4g coverage. I only paid $79 including phone and wireless bluetooth earbuds and unlocked bl!! Screen is gorgeous and super fast!! You can get the same deal at letstalk.com.. If you decide to go through letstalk.com then pm me to get the $25 off and $25 credit for me!!
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Flamebeats is not opening/answering my private message. Why???
so long PHOTON!!!
it deff wasent' the phone...it was sprint...i was tired of all the issues with customer service and my bill being different each month
also in january sprint "restructured" the family plan....cost was the same...but the way it broke it down made me spend 20 bux more a month becuase my discount wasen't applied the same way
after a couple phone calls....i finally talked to a cool supervisor...since Sprint changed my contract "technically" this happened in jan...for EVERYONE keep in mind
they will let you outta ur contract with NO ETF's - but only for sixty days
so if your on a family plan and have been looking to get out ...now is the time!!!
thank you to all the dev's for all ur hard work
but i'm gone...keep it up...ICS was getting really cool
i'm on the Fence either gettin the LG Spectrum or the new Nexus!!!! both neat little phone....back to Big RED
deuces!!!
Personally, I would not blame Sprint, they have the best plans and service in the business if you ask me.
Blame the employees!!! We have a few forum members here that can root the hell out of a phone and tell you exactly whats up. The remainder of Sprint employees could not tell you how to boil and egg!!!
I have proof!!! My power botton fell off some how and I took it back to Sprint August 20, 2011. I took it to Sprint and 2 homeboys came out the back. The first thing out of his mouth, "Have you had this phone for 30 days or less?"
Nuff said!
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so long PHOTON!!!
it deff wasent' the phone...it was sprint...i was tired of all the issues with customer service and my bill being different each month
also in january sprint "restructured" the family plan....cost was the same...but the way it broke it down made me spend 20 bux more a month becuase my discount wasen't applied the same way
after a couple phone calls....i finally talked to a cool supervisor...since Sprint changed my contract "technically" this happened in jan...for EVERYONE keep in mind
they will let you outta ur contract with NO ETF's - but only for sixty days
so if your on a family plan and have been looking to get out ...now is the time!!!
thank you to all the dev's for all ur hard work
but i'm gone...keep it up...ICS was getting really cool
i'm on the Fence either gettin the LG Spectrum or the new Nexus!!!! both neat little phone....back to Big RED
deuces!!!
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I've heard some bad things about the Nexus so good luck and hope you make the right decision.
August 20th, 2011?
Garden State Plaza in NJ, the Sprint store on 2nd floor over the food court!!! 30 days or less? Im still laughing my stomach hurts!
EDIT: Almost as funny as the hooker that claimed I dropped my s**t! My co-workers jumped all over that ho!!! He** with TEP, If I drop my ****, I will gladly give Sprint $630.00 as i dont like nicks in my ****!!! I would not even sell a forum member some crap I dropped. (Then again, I have dropped 1 phone in the last 14 years.................) "It looks like you dropped your phone?" Thats funny!
I ended up gettin the lg spectrum
Pretty neat phone....very nice screen...1.5ghz dual core
And its super light
Already rooted!!!
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Hmmmm.
I have 5 lines total(one is the airave because we don't have squat for signal.)
I get a local govt employee discount.
Hmmmm.
When did the 60 days start?
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We trying to get out too... Even with the airave signal still sucks the text issue been going on since last year and they have yet to resolve it...
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Don't blame you. Verizon is a better carrier. Can be more expensive, but better else wise. US Cellular is a regional carrier that shares Verizon's network and they have equal reception (no 4G though) in the areas I go with excellent family pricing and superb customer support. If it weren't for that, I'd be back with VZW.
It happened in jan....u.get sixty.days
My bill cycle was on the 21st...so i had until march 21st to cancel without a ETF
As far as i.know anyone with a.family plan has this available
Help spread the werd..F You Sprint!!!!
They are.tryin.to keep this hush hush
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Ps i had three lines plus a airave
Now is ur chance people
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Don't blame you. Verizon is a better carrier. Can be more expensive, but better else wise. US Cellular is a regional carrier that shares Verizon's network and they have equal reception (no 4G though) in the areas I go with excellent family pricing and superb customer support. If it weren't for that, I'd be back with VZW.
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My feelings exactly! I really only miss VZW's network, but nothing and I mean nothing else.
I'm looking at the coverage map, and good grief, I am missing out! 3G/4G extended.
Ya the REAL 4g is amazing
It makes a big difference
I got a discount so my place is.bout the same...also veizon is runni.g a speacial on the data plans and.doubling the service.at the same price
Only thing that sucks.right now for this phone "spectrum" is xda doesnt.even.have a.thread for it
I found root for it....super super easy to root it
Got rid.of.all the bloat...waiting for them.to put ICS ...on this dual 1.5 ghz bad boy!!!
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lucidvtec said:
I ended up gettin the lg spectrum
Pretty neat phone....very nice screen...1.5ghz dual core
And its super light
Already rooted!!!
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Yea...but will it blow up the Death Star? I think not.
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It was possible in the beta....they took it out for liability reasons ..lol
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Yea...but will it blow up the Death Star? I think not.
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It was possible in the beta....they took it out for liability reasons ..lol
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All in all how do you feel about the phone transition?
Compare and contrast if you still lurk these forums would love to hear about it
Need the dirty....
Also, did you refer to this webpage? http://now.sprint.com/invoiceupdate/?INTCID=TSC:MyS:ICP:BillP:020112
So i ditched the spectrum due to no development and it didnt even have its own forum
Picked up the razr.. loving it
Running the eclipse rom 1.3. For bout 2 weeks now. No issues everything works.. so fast smooth and a good lookin phone to boot!!!
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Sorry to hear. Ain't just sprint though. Theyre all the same, sprint, att, verizon, etc.
So I've had my phone rooted since day one and the last two months my bill has showed fees for two if my three lines with hot spot fees and it just so happens to be the two rooted phones with hot spots. Both of witch are Evo 3ds just wondering if this has happened to anyone else. Or if any one has any suggestions on a solution to my problem. Both phones are 1.5 hboot one of them is running CM7 one eternity.
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Also I never payed for the service when I got the account and haven't payed the fees yet either.
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Well you could actually pay for the hot spot feature if that's what you are using your phone for...
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Well you could actually pay for the hot spot feature if that's what you are using your phone for...
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This.
If you're going to use the feature, at least pay for it. People that use the feature without paying and use a lot of data are part of the reason why unlimited data plans are going away.
I don't use this service but unlocked hotspots come with every rom and it is now being added to my bill. Just trying to find out why.
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I don't use this service but unlocked hotspots come with every rom and it is now being added to my bill. Just trying to find out why.
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Do u have an unlimited everything plan.?
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I do.
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Wait no I have the 1500 landline plan with unlimited every thing else on three lines.
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They have no way of telling you are rooted, or running a hotspot app, especially if you have never even used the hotspot app. If it's on your bill, either someone on your account put it there, or it may have just been a mistake by a rep. Either way, there is nothing we can do about it here. You need to call your carrier and have them take it off.
I know there is nothing any of you can do about it I was just wondering if this has happened to anyone else.
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charged for using hotspot?
Ive been using mobile hotspot on sprint for 4months, they dont even know, im on the simply everything plan, ive heard of some people getting caught using it, but I havent, how much are the charges on your bill when you get caught?
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So I've had my phone rooted since day one and the last two months my bill has showed fees for two if my three lines with hot spot fees and it just so happens to be the two rooted phones with hot spots. Both of witch are Evo 3ds just wondering if this has happened to anyone else. Or if any one has any suggestions on a solution to my problem. Both phones are 1.5 hboot one of them is running CM7 one eternity.
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M8, the wifi hotspot (if thats what you mean) is a feature of the phone and you should not be billed ontop of your usual bill for it, if your a crazy downloader and have just downloaded about 20 dvd's from it or something then fair enough they may have something to moan about, but from my understanding it's a feature of the phone and if you have an unlimited data plan then they have no right to bill you extra for using something on your phone that has nothing to do with them, all you are doing if you use it is utilizing your phones features and your tarriffs benefits.
Speak to them and get it sorted, it's never happened to me in over 4 years of using HTC devices with this feature rooted or not.
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This.
If you're going to use the feature, at least pay for it. People that use the feature without paying and use a lot of data are part of the reason why unlimited data plans are going away.
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unlimited data plans are going mental in the UK, 3, t-mobile and i think another one offer unlimited data, no signs of them going anywhere.
Plus this guy shouldn't be paying for this, unless he signed up to something, this is a feature of the phone and nothing to do with the network.
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Also I never payed for the service when I got the account and haven't payed the fees yet either.
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Didn't mean to thank you
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In any case I would just call up sprint and ask about the additional charge.
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M8, the wifi hotspot (if thats what you mean) is a feature of the phone and you should not be billed ontop of your usual bill for it, if your a crazy downloader and have just downloaded about 20 dvd's from it or something then fair enough they may have something to moan about, but from my understanding it's a feature of the phone and if you have an unlimited data plan then they have no right to bill you extra for using something on your phone that has nothing to do with them, all you are doing if you use it is utilizing your phones features and your tarriffs benefits.
Speak to them and get it sorted, it's never happened to me in over 4 years of using HTC devices with this feature rooted or not.
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unlimited data plans are going mental in the UK, 3, t-mobile and i think another one offer unlimited data, no signs of them going anywhere.
Plus this guy shouldn't be paying for this, unless he signed up to something, this is a feature of the phone and nothing to do with the network.
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I don't know if you are on sprint think you are in the UK most us cell company lock it out so you have to be rooted and theay can get cranky if you use too much
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there was no mistake when they added it on there. They illegally added it on there to hope you don't notice and gain income on idiots that don't check their bill. They'll get away with their illegal actions because they feel that they are above the law.
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there was no mistake when they added it on there. They illegally added it on there to hope you don't notice and gain income on idiots that don't check their bill. They'll get away with their illegal actions because they feel that they are above the law.
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source? let's not post derogatory conjecture without some facts
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source? let's not post derogatory conjecture without some facts
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That is a fact. There are thousands of reports of the same issues with the company. Also, just look at the tax fraud alone and tell me that they care about doing things that are legal.
I don't have to source anything to an uneducated member. Pick up a paper once in a while.
btw, THOSE PHONES BELONG to us. Not sprint. They can't legally block a function of the phone to force profit. They get away with it because no one stops them. Just like this so called 10 dollar extra a month per phone for having a rock solid speedy phone. they didn't provide that phone to us. HTC DID! Consumers no longer have control over large companies. The government no longer has control.
I never got billed, but one time I went to turn on 4g and accidently turned on hot spot. Within 5 minutes I received a text from sprint mentioning the benefit of the hot spot feature and how to add it to my plan. Coincidence?
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coal686 said:
I never got billed, but one time I went to turn on 4g and accidently turned on hot spot. Within 5 minutes I received a text from sprint mentioning the benefit of the hot spot feature and how to add it to my plan. Coincidence?
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Well if you are using the stock rom with the unhacked hotspot, that will happen.
My sister wants to get this phone and she is still on the EVO 4G.
I told her she could just buy out her contract if she wants the full discount. It's only $50.00 (she's a few months out).
The Corporate Sprint store said she had to hand in her old EVO 4G to do the Buyout. She wants to keep it and sell it (she already got offered like $130.00 for it).
She called Sprint and she said she had to go to a Store to do it.
I thought you could just call up sprint, payoff contract and then buy and Sprint phone after full discount from any authorized dealer with a 2 year renewel.
And sell your old phone any old time you want.
I bought out of my contract no problem...they never asked for me to return anything back....besides that she paid for her of EVO with her money I would call again and speak to a diffrent service rep....
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I called sprint retention and bought out my contract over the phone. Kept my phone too (sold it back to best buy for like $200)
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You were most likely given bad information. Call again.
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No point in calling again. That info is correct. Sprint modified the program. It is no longer being performed thru customer care. It is now being done in the stores and a buyback of the old device IS required. You were told correctly. Customer care can't offer this anymore. It must be done in the stores. This was done to reduce issues from the previous program.
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Unless that changed in the last couple of months, its nonsense. Or unless my situation was different. I had three lines on my account and terminated two of them for $50 each over the phone and didn't have to give them a thing.
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Couldn't a person just buy some piece of junk on craigs list, activate it on the line and give them that? (moment old blackberry etc) My kid has an epic touch with a crack in the screen that only can be seen with the screen off and they want to give him 40 bucks for it, i don't think so.
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No point in calling again. That info is correct. Sprint modified the program. It is no longer being performed thru customer care. It is now being done in the stores and a buyback of the old device IS required. You were told correctly. Customer care can't offer this anymore. It must be done in the stores. This was done to reduce issues from the previous program.
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^this is fact...and yes, it is new as of June I believe
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OdayAllDday said:
Unless that changed in the last couple of months, its nonsense. Or unless my situation was different. I had three lines on my account and terminated two of them for $50 each over the phone and didn't have to give them a thing.
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Completely different. This discussion is about essentially buying an early upgrade, not terminating lines
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I called customer care last week and bought out contract for 100 and got a new phone the next day, they never said anything about wanting the old phone, they even fixed it for me so I could get all the contacts off of it
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FMA5880 said:
You were most likely given bad information. Call again.
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You may need to do a little checking yourself. Both my parents and sister did this. 2 paid $50 and my mother payed $100.
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A couple of internal docs regarding the new buy-out program were posted on Inside Sprint Now, which of course doesn't exist any more. Yes, starting in the second half of June early buy-outs are only supposed to be done through corp stores and yes, you have to turn in the phone that Sprint gave you in the previous upgrade cycle. The fee depends on the age of the current phone. It is a new program though, so you might still be able to do it the old way by calling customer service and without trading in your current phone, just depends on CSR's knowledge and luck.
Wow, just another reason to leave Sprint I guess. I think that's pretty dumb, as you essentially loose the money you paid for the device. Unless the money you paid to get the device is somehow subtracted from the price you pay to buy out the contract.
yeah this is bs, why would i pay off the rest of the fone just to turn in the fone and buy a new contract.... if sprint keeps this, they are gonna use alot of business....
You people are ridiculous....
How about you wait until your contract is up then? Then you can upgrade and keep your phone. If u want to upgrade early this is how you have to do it. Otherwise don't do it. Simple. Yet another reason to leave sprint? Lol. That sounds silly. Please explain to me how other providers run their buyout programs.
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ticklemepinks said:
.. if sprint keeps this, they are gonna use alot of business....
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Highly doubt THIS will be the reason Sprint loses business......
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Guys you get PAID for the phone you turn in
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She had an old flipphone she activated and handed that over.
They do buy back the old phone so it's not a bad deal.
I never let a "contract" sway when I do anything.
I think it's ridiculous when folks say I can't do X because they are under contract.
ok so i guess we're pretending that they didn't just take away the premire upgrades. you should be able to buy out the rest of your contract and not have to turn in the phone too, thats not a good deal, say you pay 165 to end your contract and then have to turn in a 500+ plus phone just do get a new one, might as well just pay the etf and keep the phone, u could actually make more money to get a new phone this way.
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ok so i guess we're pretending that they didn't just take away the premire upgrades. you should be able to buy out the rest of your contract and not have to turn in the phone too, thats not a good deal, say you pay 165 to end your contract and then have to turn in a 500+ plus phone just do get a new one, might as well just pay the etf and keep the phone, u could actually make more money to get a new phone this way.
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Just depends on the phone you have.
This is one specific program.. there are others
The push with buyback of the current phone in this specific program is the increased need for phone recycling, which sprint currently leads in.
The crying over contract changes that happened 6 months ago or more is just silly. Premium customers received one last upgrade to be used by end of year.
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I'm officially done with Verizon for obvious reasons.
Many about the future of Verizon.
How can I get Verizon to kick me off so I can switch to Sprint without termination my contract and paying. Is this possiblr?
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fenguepay said:
I'm officially done with Verizon for obvious reasons.
Many about the future of Verizon.
How can I get Verizon to kick me off so I can switch to Sprint without termination my contract and paying. Is this possiblr?
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Roam as much as possible and by roam I mean like leave your phone on a roaming phone call for hours
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Enjoy terrible coverage with sprint, and a years behind LTE roll out.
What I did to get rid of a line was to say it was a family members that passed away and they said ok and not ETF
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How do I do this and is there a expensive roaming fee or something? I want the method to be completely free.
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fenguepay said:
How do I do this and is there a expensive roaming fee or something? I want the method to be completely free.
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Roaming within the US is free for you, but it isn't for them, and that's they key. They tolerate some roaming, but when you roam a lot, you aren't worth it to them as a customer anymore because you're costing them more than you're paying them.
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I'm officially done with Verizon for obvious reasons.
Many about the future of Verizon.
How can I get Verizon to kick me off so I can switch to Sprint without termination my contract and paying. Is this possiblr?
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I'm right there with you, man. I'm just hoping that between now and December of 2013 (when my VZW contract ends) Sprint can improve the strength of their network.
Why wouldn't you just ride out your contact or did they recently screw you over personally with something?
I'm going to milk unlimited as long as I can personally.
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If you are unhappy and want out of a contract you agreed to, pay the ETF. It is the easiest and fastest method. Any other way is going to take more of your time and aggravation than what it is worth, pay the ETF and you are free to go where you want and you can be officially done.
What are the obvious reasons for leaving Verizon? It's a matter of time before unlimited data is cut from all carriers.
das0527 said:
I'm right there with you, man. I'm just hoping that between now and December of 2013 (when my VZW contract ends) Sprint can improve the strength of their network.
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Sprint went WiMAX and dragged their feet with it then decided to start all over with lte. Needless to say it will be a while. Reason I switched to big red this year.
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fenguepay said:
I'm officially done with Verizon for obvious reasons.
Many about the future of Verizon.
How can I get Verizon to kick me off so I can switch to Sprint without termination my contract and paying. Is this possiblr?
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You signed a contract. You are legally obligated to to finish it out unless the contract is broken from the other side. If you are mad at Verizon for some reason like taking away unlimited, it is not a violation for them so you need to ride it out or pay the etf.
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By roam do you guys mean "extended network"? I was in the middle of no where, basically, last week for court and my phone said extended network instead of Verizon. Was just wondering, that's what I assume anyway.
Also why don't you just pay the ETF? It's not like it's a thousand dollars. Do you have multiple lines or something?
By roam do you guys mean "extended network"? I was in the middle of no where, basically, last week for court and my phone said extended network instead of Verizon. Was just wondering, that's what I assume anyway. <br />
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Also why don't you just pay the ETF? It's not like it's a thousand dollars. Do you have multiple lines or something?
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I believe that is roaming yes
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rgallius said:
Enjoy terrible coverage with sprint, and a years behind LTE roll out.
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Exactly. And terrible phones.
GrayTheWolf said:
Exactly. And terrible phones.
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Evo LTE > DInc 4G
platinumrims said:
Also why don't you just pay the ETF? It's not like it's a thousand dollars. Do you have multiple lines or something?
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I thought I remember hearing that depending how much time is left on contract the amount of the ETF may change. Eg: only have 2 months left (partial ETF) vs 1 year left (full ETF). Could be wrong, but worth checking into.
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ericsignals said:
I thought I remember hearing that depending how much time is left on contract the amount of the ETF may change. Eg: only have 2 months left (partial ETF) vs 1 year left (full ETF). Could be wrong, but worth checking into.
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Yeah it goes down $10 every month
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By roam do you guys mean "extended network"? I was in the middle of no where, basically, last week for court and my phone said extended network instead of Verizon. Was just wondering, that's what I assume anyway.
Also why don't you just pay the ETF? It's not like it's a thousand dollars. Do you have multiple lines or something?
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I live in the middle of an "extended network area" so I roam every day unless I travel for work. I have 4 phones on my plan, Verizon don't care.....
Oh only 10 a month off the ETF? Some do like so much for data and so much for voice but I guess they are all different lol.. How much is the ETF?