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The ETF is there for a good reason

phoneman29

Dec 24, 2009, 11:27 AM
I have worked for VZW for many years and let me say this, the ETF is there for a good reason. We only implemented higher ETF's, so we can offer less expensive equipment pricing on advanced devices for everyone to enjoy. There are too many wireless companies who hoard their money and do not invest it into their network. Higher ETF's allow us to expand our network, so that every consumer can benefit from being able to have more reliable wireless service. Now, last time I checked, almost everyone will pay good money for good service. The bottom line is we always put our customers first and we truly care about the customer experience. Fact, we offer far more better service than anyone in the wireless industry and this does come at a huge expense...
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sprintnextelrep

Dec 24, 2009, 11:49 AM
"Fact, we offer far more better service than anyone in the wireless industry and this does come at a huge expense"

- Our data is still faster than you, Our plans are better than yours, were cheaper then you. Your ETF reasoning is crap and VZW is a joke.
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Menno

Dec 24, 2009, 4:45 PM
and yet sprint is losing nearly a million post paid customers (or more) a quarter, while verizon is adding a million +.

Verizon's data coverage is larger, and because my entire family is Verizon, I'd pay MORE to switch to sprint than I'm currently paying through Verizon.
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art23ncsu

Dec 28, 2009, 6:50 PM
Menno said:
and yet sprint is losing nearly a million post paid customers (or more) a quarter, while verizon is adding a million +.

Verizon's data coverage is larger, and because my entire family is Verizon, I'd pay MORE to switch to sprint than I'm currently paying through Verizon.


AMEN. Cause what really matters is having the reception to make calls and use the OHHH SO fast data network. Its fast cause they have less and less people on it! 🤣
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Markviii

Dec 30, 2009, 8:51 AM
phoneman29 said:
Fact, we offer far more better service than anyone in the wireless industry and this does come at a huge expense.



Your fact is fiction.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/13/business/13digi.ht ... »

Verizon is just trying to make more money off people because they're leaving. If any other company will do it it will be sprint because of how many people they lose.
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