User: voyager1
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Re: It's really all the same
Yes of course you can. But that wasn't my point. The point is say you get sick of at&t and still have a 300 dollar balance. You will be required to pay that in essence that is your early termination fee.
Re: It's really all the same
But even activation charges can be waived on contract if you know the way around the system. Or if you are on certain discount programs. Early termination fees are also sort of the same just coming from different ends. With the contract you have ETF and with Next you must pay off the balance of the phone if you are leaving the company.
It's really all the same
Look the price of contract vs.next plan is all the same in reality. If you go on contract your plan is 40 dollars not getting the 25 dollar discount to bring it down to 15 bucks. Plus you pay 199 plus tax to get a high end phone. On Next you only 15 dollars for your plan plus the installation payment and tax upfront. If you work the math it breaks down the same. The only ...
Re: Why???
It's not necessarily all about the money as they would get the money regardless. It's just they don't want perfectly good phones to go to waste. They actually would make more money offering more upgrades through accessories and other stuff people do to new phones.
Re: Wow
In actuality Verizon isn't even always the most expensive. The 10GB plan for 4 lines is actually 140 while at&t still have it set at the original 160.
Re: There You Have It
Also to touch on the lower tier data packages really don't save any money. Look at it this way you use on att 4 gigs on the family plan so in just in case you buy 6 gigs plan. The data costs 70 dollars the per person for 4 people is 25 dollars that's 170 per month. It saves more to buy the 10 gigs where it costs 100 bucks but per person is only 15 ...
Re: There You Have It
On the Data Rollover if you change plans the amount of data you have saved is lost. In the terms and conditions it states this. So will only rollover if you stay on the same plan.
Re: Whew...
There is a reason companies do this it is to draw in potential customers that have doubted the product prior. In the iPhone example say you are a loyal android user you would never use Apple. But now when they say the iPhone 7 is the greatest phone yet. You may have people that say alright alright I will give the iPhone a chance. This happens enough times and that is a major jump in usership.
Re: You Tube Music Key +Google Play Music
Wow you got the email mine didn't come and I'm subscribed to Google Play Music.
You Tube Music Key +Google Play Music
Does anybody know how to log into the You Tube Music Key? Because I am subscribed to Google Play Music and once subscribed the Music Key will be provided free. By the way if this service is what it appears to be Spotify now has some serious competition. Any input will help thanks PhoneScoop friends.
Re: if they both say they'll beat the others prices...
The way it works is almost the same. That you will get top dollar for each trade in with either company. However Sprint just ups it to 3 trade ins at a given per line. As opposed to T-Mobile only offering for one trade-in per line. But as far as it goes for you the consumer it is not like you have a choice. You have to work with the company you use. You will not ...
What about the G2
Will the G2 receive the software upgrade via an over the air update?
Re: What people don't realize
I agree with the statement you pay for and have use it. My statement was saying it is getting harder for cell companies to afford to keep unlimited as an option. They are keeping their word that those that have it can keep it. But keep in mind it is considered grandfathering in and is only meant for a reasonable amount of time past the promotion expiration. Usually 2-3 years beyond. Never is the word forever mentioned as nothing ...
What people don't realize
The one thing people don't realize is back when Verizon began the unlimited plan not only did people not use much data but the quality of the data was much lower. I'm sure we all remember the constant buffering. Also the grainy picture quality. So of course with the high speed we have and the HD effects we get on the screen doesn't that account for anything. Plus remember even though phone companies limit our data do we not ...
Re: AT&T talked me out of buying a new phone today
But why is it like that? Going forward it will be very difficult to purchase a new phone. It is like get a new phone or keep a discount. That's the part that makes these new plans suck.
Re: Kit Kat Disappointing
Are you kidding Android isn't going anywhere. Iphone is in a much weaker state than Android as every phone and virtually every update is the same. The thing is about the Android is that there is only so many updates that are realistic. People think so much can be done to a phone and the reality is that it is just a phone and not some magical device.
Re: What people don't realize
Most manufacture do this practice. It is just less obvious at times. As for companies potentially losing money because they don't do a complete over is not a factor. Because they don't lose money. As many people who were going to do an upgrade will they just act like they won't. Even though it is not a complete overhaul the S5 still has many new and better offerings than the S4 for those that carefully ...
What people don't realize
Ever since the news broke out that the S5 will be coming out people were disappointed that three was not enough amo in the phone to switch from the S4. There is a reason for that. Samsungs goal was to to sway away S4 to the S5. Remember phone companies base their production on 2 year contracts. Therefore rather than S4 users they are appealing to the S2 or S3 users. For them the ...
Re: The New Mobile Share Value plan
The one big benefit that nobody sees is the fact they give you 15 dollars off the plan if you qualify through the Next program. Doesn't sound like much but look at it this way. When you have that 15 dollar credit you can add a brand new phone of your choice under the new 18 month next program the monthly installment on most of the phones cost under 20 dollars. Therefore you ...
The New Mobile Share Value plan
These plans don't exactly save money. But it does turn out to put a few dollars back in your pocket. Plus gaining unlimited talk in the process isn't so bad. It's a more complete plan.
Samsung Battery Compatibility Question
Hi I own a Samsung Galaxy Express. What I wanted to know are all battery compartments on all Samsung the same. The reason I ask is there are other Samsung phones that have higher mAh. So if I bought a battery for say a Galaxy Mega or S4 will it fit and work in my phone? So it can give the phone higher power like an extended battery used to do but still looking ...
Re: New IOS question
Thanks it appears to work.
New iOS question
Just downloaded ios7. Have one question you guys know on the ol. IOS that you press tthe home button hard to delet the bbackground app and click the apps to delete. Now with this new version doesn't allow it. I just don't want to keep the stuff running and wasting all my data.
New IOS question
Just downloaded ios7. Have one question you guys know on the ol. IOS that you press tthe home button hard to delet the bbackground app and click the apps to delete. Now with this new version doesn't allow it. I just don't want to keep the stuff running and wasting all my data.
What consumers don't think about!
Ok yes companies like Verizon and AT&T are very greedy and consumer unfriendly with their policies. Especially taking away the ability to get reduced pricing prior to the 2 years. Now we all get angry at these companies for doing so. But us consumers never see things through their eyes. How many times are three people you know and the many thousand clients here on phonescoop talk about the many phones they buy in a ...
Re: obtaining a subsidary code
Also what should I say to global support to convince them to cave in an give me the code I ask for. Thanks.
Re: obtaining a subsidary code
Is this global support you speak of is it still a branch of Verizon?
obtaining a subsidary code
I recently purchased a new Motorola Droid Pro unlocked. It is mostly unlocked but not fully. Motorola told me that I need to obtain a subsidiary code from Verizon. To use on the Tmobile. However the Jackasses Verizon always is refuses to release it because I am not a Verizon customer. Is there any way around getting the code to get this phone to work for me? I don't want to ...
Re: Recently purchased Moto Pro Unlocked
All I hope is that this phone works because I paid for it. This ebayer ad promises it will work on the Tmobile network before it ships out. He has sold multiple thousands of unlocked phones and has nearly a perfect rating.
Re: Recently purchased Moto Pro Unlocked
Thank you for responding epik. I purchaed this phone from a major vendor on Ebay that specializes in unlocked phones. For example this is a Verizon phone but as long as it takes a SIM card they can set it up for me to use on the Tmobile network. That might be what you call rooting. I am not technical so im not sure. but if so then i would be halfway home to get the update ...
A recent purchase of a Moto Pro unlocked
Hello just purchased this phone unlocked on Ebay. Just wanted to know if there is a way to upgrade the Android 2.2 to 2.3 because I know it is out there? Thanks!!!
Recently purchased Moto Pro Unlocked
Hello just purchased this phone unlocked on Ebay. Just wanted to know if there is a way to upgrade the Android 2.2 to 2.3 because I know it is out there? Thanks!!!
Purchaed this phone unlocked
Hello just purchased this phone unlocked on Ebay. Just wanted to know if there is a way to upgrade the Android 2.2 to 2.3 because I know it is out there? Thanks!!!
Re: Is there anything new on the Horizon for T-Mobile
I wish they had my favs also. Thats a sweet deal. Hopefully they do something soon.
Is there anything new on the Horizon for T-Mobile
I was wondering if tmo was having any new exciting plans in the works for the holiday season. My hope is they com up with a competing plan for sprints everything data plus anymobile anytime for for 69.99. That is a sweet deal. Right now I am on a 1000 min smart phone plan for 89.99. It would be nice to get a better deal. However, tmobile service is way better than sprint. ...
Re: VZW to T-Mo...?
I too left Verizon after nearly 11 yrs with thier high price and low service offerings. I lastly had the original Droid which was a great phone that verizon charged me 199 for. I went of to Tmobile they offered me a very comprable phone the Motorola Charm for free. I was a great choice as it packs in the best of droid with the best of a quick messaging phone. Their service and options far ...
Another 2.2 Inquiry very important
What changes will the 2.2 update bring compared to 2.1. Thanks
Also will it gives more themes and overall choices. Any input will help. Thanks everyone. And good luck to everyone with the Droid during this process.
Question about the 2.2 android update
Will this update be automatic to the phone? Or will I have to go down to verizon to get it flashed like we used to have to do with the dumbphones. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Sorry if I sound ignorant this is my first experience with a smartphone thanks.
I keep hearing 29.99 a month and looking for facts
Hi everyone I keep hearing that the smartphone plans cost 29.99 a month for data. But I can never find out what the actual smartphone (Blackbery plans) cost a month? For example how many mins are in the plans does it inc txt msg and so forth? My wife and I have a 4 line family plan. We are considering getting a smartphone for 2 of the lines and continue the 2 9.99 dumbphones for ...
Re: Microsoft Kin 1 and 2
Wow its shocking that it will be treated as a smartphone. It appears very cheap in appearance. I was hoping it would be a dumbphone. As a smartphone these phones will flop.
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