Sprint Receives Preliminary Approval to Settle ETF Claims
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i completely disagree!!!!!
Im not saying this just because i work for sprint, I completely disagree about the whole lawsuit. Cellphone providers pay good money for the phones they give away at discounted prices. The etf fees are whats used to recuperate the initial loss at the point of sale. Besides, their explained when you activate! How do you not understand 6 months down the road? I think the only way these etf fees should be waived is if the consumer brings the phone back in looking the same way it did when it left. They offer carrying cases to keep phones looking good. Is that asking a little too much?
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MennoDec 10, 2008, 4:13 PM
This is why listing phones as "free" is a mistake.
I think all phones should list with the full retail cost first, and then list the amount you save by signing a 2 year agreement.
Too many customers seem to assume that the phone really is free (another argument for why economics should be part of the core in high schools) and don't understand the point of ETF's.
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I hope Sprint gets sued for every penny. I read a post that an 8yr customer could not get pro-rated. Cus he re-signed before the effective date. I never would have singed up to Sprint would I have known Windows Mobile picture mail was non existant & now a hunk of junk still to date. I'm seeking the Samsung Omnia & full picture mail access. As Sprint phones & picture mail are WAY below average.
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How many times are you going to post this??? 🙄
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The problem with your post is that it was based on something you had read from a disgruntled subscriber. A reference of that nature is normal from any subscriber from any carrier. My experience with Sprint has been stellar at the least. I have not had any better service anywhere. While I am in agreement that ETF's should be prorated, I feel this lawsuit is rather elevated in terms of repremand. This essentially is clearing a path for claiming a contract is valid until you disagree with it.
As far as pic mail: Sprint offers it. Make sure you contact them for the upgrade software. I personally don't find sending pix by email that annoying. If your friends IP address is saved in your phone, it is pretty much the same as saving their phone nu...
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