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Not sure how or if this will effect the average T-Mobile user.
http://www.tmonews.com/2012/10/t-mo...erger-full-text-included-via-internal-e-mail/
I seen somethin about this yesterday. All I know is if T-Mobile buys metro, and MetroPcs starts using Tmo towers and tmo's network, but keeps metro's prices, then I'm going to metro for sure
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When tmo buys it, there won't be any metro, it's gonna most likely be phased out, T-mo just wants their towers and customers.
It's a reverse merger. At first T-Mobile owns 76%, but eventually metro owns it and keeps the T-Mobile name. I'm a T-Mobile customer, but I'm all for it.
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masondoctorjt said:
It's a reverse merger. At first T-Mobile owns 76%, but eventually metro owns it and keeps the T-Mobile name. I'm a T-Mobile customer, but I'm all for it.
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Do tell how 24% becomes 100%, the logic is great, do enlighten us.
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When tmo buys it, there won't be any metro, it's gonna most likely be phased out, T-mo just wants their towers and customers.
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Yeah like where I'm from (Vero Beach) its metro sprint or att everywhere not even a tmo store there.
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masondoctorjt said:
It's a reverse merger. At first T-Mobile owns 76%, but eventually metro owns it and keeps the T-Mobile name. I'm a T-Mobile customer, but I'm all for it.
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Wrong.
T-Mobile owns 76% and has the right to sell its stake in the combined company at any time. It's a merger, keeping T-Mobile name with an exit door for DT if they so desire.
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masondoctorjt said:
It's a reverse merger. At first T-Mobile owns 76%, but eventually metro owns it and keeps the T-Mobile name. I'm a T-Mobile customer, but I'm all for it.
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Did you notice the article you got this reverse merger idea from stated it as OPINION?
The deal between T-Mobile and MetroPCS is actually considered a reverse-merger, in the sense that it is set up for MetroPCS is effectively “take over” the larger T-Mobile USA. This is being done so that Deutsche Telekom can receive 74% of the new T-Mobile and the “new company” can be listed on the stock exchange, as MetroPCS is already a publicly listed company. This maneuver offers Deutsche Telekom a way out of the US market, if they wished to do so by selling off their shares at a later date.
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dkb218 said:
Not sure how or if this will effect the average T-Mobile user.
http://www.tmonews.com/2012/10/t-mo...erger-full-text-included-via-internal-e-mail/
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Folks with current TMO Phones won't be impacted, because MetroPCS is CDMA & TMO is of course GSM.
Unless Metro has a huge warehouse of paid-for LTE stuff... I don't see why TMO would even want them, as the networks/hardware are incompatible.
ETA: Apparently it's all over spectrum licensing... TMO gets Metro's spectrum in markets where there's no (or not enough) TMO presence... They plan to shut down the CDMA network and make all MetroPCS customers switch to GSM phones.
Geez, is not a debate, what I said wasn't untrue except I meant 74% not 76%. And yes, the reverse merger could be the writers opinion. Sorry for adding info. Now I know better than to try to contribute to a forum.
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Relax guys its not that serious. This article sheds a little light on the plan http://www.tmonews.com/2012/10/what...or-you/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
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I read somewhere sprint was going to counter offer
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I read somewhere sprint was going to counter offer
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Ya I read that too.. but I also read metro would have to pay hella money to back out with tmo
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Same here, but not much said about it for a day or so.
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Folks with current TMO Phones won't be impacted, because MetroPCS is CDMA & TMO is of course GSM.
Unless Metro has a huge warehouse of paid-for LTE stuff... I don't see why TMO would even want them, as the networks/hardware are incompatible.
ETA: Apparently it's all over spectrum licensing... TMO gets Metro's spectrum in markets where there's no (or not enough) TMO presence... They plan to shut down the CDMA network and make all MetroPCS customers switch to GSM phones.
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That's a smart move from tmobile because all networks including metro are moving faster to lte, infact metro has lte and tmobile doesn't but tmobile is soon getting it. All networks will soon have lte merging into a global network.
Don't we still have to wait for fcc to approve it
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Yeah approval is still needed, but there isn't nearly as much push back about this merger as there was when at&t tried to do their thing, making it seem more likely. But still only time will tell.
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The merger will have a huge positive impact on Solavei. A Tmo partner with unlimited voice, text and data for $ 49 and an extra incentive to earn income by sharing. You can easily quality to get your service for free. To find out more go to www.howcanisignup.com.
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The merger will have a huge positive impact on Solavei. A Tmo partner with unlimited voice, text and data for $ 49 and an extra incentive to earn income by sharing. You can easily quality to get your service for free. To find out more go to www.howcanisignup.com.
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T-Mobile has this already.
Metro PCS will destroy cricket if introduced into conus
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Hey,
I want to order the HTC ONE from ATT but without a plan and Unlocked.
Is it possiable?
Its asking me to add a plan even after i choose month to month for 600$
Thanks
They probably won't let you pre-order it without a plan/ contract of some sort in place. Even after it comes to the stores, you'd have to be on an AT&T Go-Phone plan which doesn't allow you to use their LTE (if that's something you're looking for).
If you're looking for to use an HTC One that way, your best bet would be to order the SIM unlocked version direct from HTC. It would basically the same thing and you would be able to get past AT&T's wanting to put you in a contract.
holy cow there's threads about this
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holy cow there's threads about this
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Everyone is new at some point............
I'm on vacation in NYC and tried to buy a One at the Times square AT&T but was denied. I was told they are saving them for contract upgrades.
Is this true for all AT&T stores, or was I fed some BS?
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I could have today at a corporate store here in South Carolina and decided not to.
bs. try another store
I have been told in the past that technically there is a rule against selling phones off-contract on release day but the manager can override. Once they have enough inventory to not be concerned about selling out to new contracts or upgrades they are permitted to sell off-contract.
I preordered off contract on 4/5 and received it today...
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Word of caution for off-contract purchase. If you have premier AT&T service that discounts your plan, every phone you add locks the new line in for 2 years regardless of whether you own the phone or not. It's better to buy on contract because you get the phone discount and same 2 year lock if you are on a discounted plan.
That isn't correct if you are using on an existing line...have done it at least once a year for 6 years, while receiving 18% off through my employer...
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Word of caution for off-contract purchase. If you have premier AT&T service that discounts your plan, every phone you add locks the new line in for 2 years regardless of whether you own the phone or not. It's better to buy on contract because you get the phone discount and same 2 year lock if you are on a discounted plan.
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What are you talking about?
Just put your sim card in it and nothing changes.
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Word of caution for off-contract purchase. If you have premier AT&T service that discounts your plan, every phone you add locks the new line in for 2 years regardless of whether you own the phone or not. It's better to buy on contract because you get the phone discount and same 2 year lock if you are on a discounted plan.
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They said mine was 1 year contract. But everyone at ATT says something different. I wouldn't be surprised to see i now have a 5 year commitment.
Checked 3 stores, no dice. Oh well...
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What are you talking about?
Just put your sim card in it and nothing changes.
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I meant if you add a new line. To your point, when you buy on contract, you are actually committing to 2 years of service, not the device. So yes, if you get a new phone and pop in an old SIM, there's not contract extension.
As a general rule, ask the AT&T sales rep if there are any stipulations or contract changes when you add a new line.
I did. Today. My rep said when the devices are in short supply they limit them to new activations only.
I had same issues with sprint. No stores will sell out right so I had to pay best buy prices:-/
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No issues here. I've honestly never had an AT&T store decline to sell me a device at full retail. Within the last year on launch day I have bought the HOX, S3, Note 2, Lumia 920, BB Z10, and now the One full retail from my local ATT corporate store. Haven't encountered even the slightest resistance to selling off contract. Perhaps it varies by region?
You lucky Bastard
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18th.abn said:
I had same issues with sprint. No stores will sell out right so I had to pay best buy prices:-/
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Sprint? Nooooooooooo!
No issues here as well. Went in to an AT&T store and purchased it at full price.
Went to one of the AT&T stores and was turned away except if I started a new account (hell no!)... So stopped by BestBuy and walked out with an Off-Contract HTC One :laugh:
Bought mine off contract today. Out here in Texas.
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You lucky Bastard
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I was able to get one today. I was denied at the retail stores unless I buy on contract. You need to go to AT&T authorized retailer stores. You can always call ahead to check, too.
I know folks here are mostly enthusiastic about the One so please encourage me for strong reasons to stay...
I am from Verizon ... giving up their unlimited data plan
And from Galaxy Note 2 ... giving up the 3100 mAH battery...
What do you think, if you were me....
I am so torn but HTC One is just too beautiful to pass
I don't necessarily think the One is worth it, but AT&T gets almost every phone or can use the international version. I switched to AT&T from Verizon 2 years ago for that reason, and there has never been a phone on the market that I wanted but couldn't have Well worth it.
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jiwengang said:
I know folks here are mostly enthusiastic about the One so please encourage me for strong reasons to stay...
I am from Verizon ... giving up their unlimited data plan
And from Galaxy Note 2 ... giving up the 3100 mAH battery...
What do you think, if you were me....
I am so torn but HTC One is just too beautiful to pass
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I wouldn't give up unlimited data IF they're not throttling data after 5gb. Which I'm told they're doing
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Verizon is forcing everyone off unlimited data on next phone upgrade. So even if you stay on Verizon you will not have unlimited data for long unless you buy the phone off contract.
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Don't do it your gonna hate it. All att has is the best phones and great service and top lte. Not to mention the HTC one. Honestly if you need convincing I suggest you just stay put.
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I would do it. Just pulled the trigger myself. and like it was said, you will be buying a full price phone, on verizon anyway since they are killing unlimited plans. And the One is oh so sexy! Time to put my note 1 on craigslist.
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Was really thinking of switching to AT&T from Verizon for the ONE. But Verizon just announced that they are offering any phone for 99 down and a monthly payment plan... And we keep the unlimited data. I have 2 lines.
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graffixnyc said:
I remember you from the Dell streak 7 forum. I'll never forget that forum because that's the one that cut my teeth on android dev
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Hey buddy how's going? It's been a while. Glad to see you become a recognized dev here
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phositadc said:
I don't necessarily think the One is worth it, but AT&T gets almost every phone or can use the international version. I switched to AT&T from Verizon 2 years ago for that reason, and there has never been a phone on the market that I wanted but couldn't have Well worth it.
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I have to second this. Verizon's network coverage was (and still is) great, but their limited selection of phones always drove me nuts! AT&T used to have a reputation for slower network speeds and poor service, but they're worth it now!
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I have to second this. Verizon's network coverage was (and still is) great, but their limited selection of phones always drove me nuts! AT&T used to have a reputation for slower network speeds and poor service, but they're worth it now!
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Yeah no complaints about AT&T service here. My LTE is consistently faster than my Verizon friends here in the D.C. area.
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Verizon is forcing everyone off unlimited data on next phone upgrade. So even if you stay on Verizon you will not have unlimited data for long unless you buy the phone off contract.
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Only way around that is to buy the phone at full price
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Any folks near New York area using ATT service? Do you have coverage when you have some road trip to Bear Mountain or some other hiking place?
My biggest fear was losing data connection when you need the driving direction the most.
Verizon saved me once in Ithaca back then near those wineries, but I am not sure if AT&T can pull off the same there....
Thanks for any comments here.
I am not so concerned about the unlimited thing because my wife will still be using Verizon's unlimited line in our family plan. Not like I lose such option forever.
I'm from Albany, drive down to Long Island a lot, take the Amtrak train occasionally. LTE is hard to come by, but Hspa is pretty consistent. No complaints at all. I jumped from big red in 2011 and haven't looked back. AT&T has been great to me.
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I travel from New Haven to NYC everyday and I get pretty consistent LTE speeds.
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I'm in the same boat - gave up VZW + Unlimited data, and I had a Galaxy Nexus. Just got my HTC One after a week wait (argh). What a great device!
AT&T 4G (at least download speeds) are so much slower than VZW's (from speedtests). The upload on AT&T 4G is slightly faster. Overall happy with the service here.
I'm onboard too I switched from Verizon and I'm pleased with the service! Yeah the lte isn't as fast but I barely use data... I was dropping calls left and right on Verizon and I haven't yet on att
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Verizon is offering any new phone with a payment plan and we keep our unlimited. In store only.
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unctucker said:
Verizon is offering any new phone with a payment plan and we keep our unlimited. In store only.
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Yeah but basically you are paying twice for the phone. Verizon does not lower the price of their plans which includes a new phone subsidy, then on top of that they take the full price of the phone and charge you monthly for that until you pay it off. And lastly a $24 financing charge. Verizon is the ultimate scam corporation.
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Currently using an EVO LTE and I'm not amazed with the M8. From what I've seen this phone will only be available through T-Mobile. I hope this is wrong.
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Starzboy77 said:
Currently using an EVO LTE and I'm not amazed with the M8. From what I've seen this phone will only be available through T-Mobile. I hope this is wrong.
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Sony hasn't made a cdma phone in a long time and I would say don't hold your breath. ... Best phone coming in next couple months may be lg g3
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Not sure what to do. Have been eligible for a couple months and want to upgrade. Have been with HTC for 4 years but the M8 isn't wowing me for some reason. Think it's the waste of screen space. So for Sprint I should just stick it out until the G3 is released? I have an LG LED TV and love it so I'm assuming they make good phones too. Think it will release in the next 2 months or so?
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I thought the strongest rumor for US so far was that the Z2 was going to be a VZW exclusive. Maybe this isn't the case anymore?
I will probably wait for G3 as well if Z2 cannot be used on cdma carriers.