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I went into at&t today on my lunch break to try & talk them into putting me back on my unlimited data plan I once had when I had my iPhone. The last 2 months I've gone just over 2gb because of downloading roms from xda over data(when u gotta flash u gotta flash)
Anyways. He pulled up my data activity on his computer and as we were overlooking everything I had to hold back laughing out loud. It was hilarious seeing the size of roms I'm downloading and the at&t Rep saying "160mb! That is outrageous you must be downloading something!"
Also seeing the kernels I download, 6-7mb, on his screen.
IDk. I got a laugh. Thought I'd share
So did they let you get back on the unlimited data plan?
I was lucky enough to be able to keep my unlimited, for now anyway. Before they force me to pick a new data plan.
LOL....thats great. I tried and tried to get the unlimited data that I had on my bberry but was unsuccessful. I try to keep wifi connected for the big downloads, but sometimes you just have to get the latest ROM.
No I was not able to get my unlimited plan back. They said it isn't possible(probably bull****) but policy is policy.
this is hilarious man. thanks for sharing. I would probably have a similar experience since i am an avid flasher and mobile ap user. I still have unlimited though!! XD for now that is
Well, at least I don't feel quite so bad that they shot me down too for the unlimited package being added back on. I think it is that they just don't want to. I went as far as threatening to move all of my five lines to another carrier that has it. Maybe when I go to move the first one over, they may reconsider? Wishful thinking.
That sucks you can't get the unlimited data plan back. I've made damn sure they don't remove it on mine between all my updates from the iphone 3g.
Yeah its pretty lame, I had the unlimited for over 4 years and after changing my plan 3 months ago I can't go back.
I still have my unlim data. Once went 6g with my captivate.
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ninjuh said:
Yeah its pretty lame, I had the unlimited for over 4 years and after changing my plan 3 months ago I can't go back.
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Now, isn't that interesting.......I was told that they were allowing people that canceled within 90 days would be able to get it back because of Verizon offering it to lure away customers. Since you were right about 90 days, I think they are just being asses to their loyal customers. I changed mine about a year ago, but if they shafted you, that is really low. Maybe I should move all my lines.
Or maybe if enough people complain, they will reinstate it with some of the IPhone base unloading. (wishful thinking again I guess).
Any takers to call and complain? Threaten to move?
Are you telling me they can see what you've downloaded and not just the size of a download? That scares the hell out of me.
nvm
10charrr
Miami_Son said:
Are you telling me they can see what you've downloaded and not just the size of a download? That scares the hell out of me.
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no just size
I wonder what streaming movies looks like
boborone said:
nvm
10charrr
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Good to know why AT&T's network is working so hard....
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Good to know why AT&T's network is working so hard....
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huh? you say something.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=482484&d=1294359446
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huh? you say something.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=482484&d=1294359446
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You disgust me.
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Their information on your activity is displayed like this
2/15/11 3:30am Thursday 156,832kb
2/15/11 7:45pm Thursday 96kb
2/16/11 11:00am Friday 108kb
^^gives you an idea
boborone said:
huh? you say something.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=482484&d=1294359446
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wow this is amazing and inspires me to do the same with my unlimited data plan. thats what its for!
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You disgust me.
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hey man, I'm doing better, 18 days in and I'm only at 50 so far this month
bay_wolf said:
That sucks you can't get the unlimited data plan back. I've made damn sure they don't remove it on mine between all my updates from the iphone 3g.
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If you go to one of the new "4G" HSPA+ phones. You will lose your unlimited data. It will be replaced with a 4GB plan that is "specially provisioned" for the phone. I believe it is because these phones have the ability to be a wifi hotspot and att doesnt want your unlim data to be a hotspot. There is no way around it that i know of.
I ordered mine Friday morning online. I choose standard shipping cause it said 4/18 delivery. Well today it's not here and I called UPS and they don't even have it yet.
So even if it was shipped out today it could be later this week. Wtf good is ordering something 5days early if they don't ship it out until day 4?
I'm in the same boat as you and now it looks like I won't see my g2x until either the 24 or 26.. Sucks but that's life..
That's weird. I ordered mine late Friday night and will be here tomorrow. My tracking info has been available since this morning.
Mine just says they received the info but not picked up yet. They should have been picked up this morning at least. UPS usually makes two trips for packages. AM and PM.
I remember the same thing happening on a past phone, (forget which). So thats why I specifically didnt pre order it. Plus the pre-orders for this would also include a weekend so I knew darn right things would be wack.
Heres to picking them up in the stores and knowing its a good one before I leave.
LOL.
Tmobile is saying that it is pre-order only and they won't ship until 4/20. Aside from making the supervisor go on to the website and verify that no where does it say pre-order. It says Web Exclusive. He said that there is an error and they aren't allowed to sell them until the 20th as per their agreement with LG.
I just cancelled my order. I'd rather walk into a store Wednesday morning and pick it up and be done with it.
The bad thing is I sold my N1 today and is expected to be shipped out tomorrow morning. So cheers to being screwed and having to go without a phone for a few days.
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Mine just says they received the info but not picked up yet. They should have been picked up this morning at least. UPS usually makes two trips for packages. AM and PM.
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Just called t mobile and they say they shipped it out. Called ups and they say they never received it. Got tracking number and it says scheduled on 4/19. Guess I'm f:cked to.
sent from my side of the galaxy....
Thats funny I ordered mine at about 2am friday morning and I have it sitting next to me right now
Ugh. Looks like something is up with my order (I paid for express shipping) as well. I got an email/text from T-Mo saying the phone was shipped and going to be delivered on the 19th, but now on the website it says the 20th...and according to UPS it hasn't even shown up at their facility yet AND it's shipping ground.
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Thats funny I ordered mine at about 2am friday morning and I have it sitting next to me right now
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I hate you btw.
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Ouch. Looks like T-mobile may have underestimated the demand for this most excellent device. I aint takin no chances. I'm gonna pick mine up from the t-mobile store as well, lol
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Thats funny I ordered mine at about 2am friday morning and I have it sitting next to me right now
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Damn. I told t mobile that some people I know ordered after me and its coming tomorrow and they said well I dont know what to tell you. ****ty. If you dont mind me asking did you do express or regular shipping.
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Wow, I call, rant at t mobile for not knowing where my phone is, then put two posts on xda and viola, ups now says my phone is in KY. Funny.
sent from my side of the galaxy....
I did regular shipping because A)They usually arrive the very next day regardless B)Regular shipping said Monday 4/18
I called and the girl was giving me a bunch of BS. She said I couldn't cancel it because it was already shipped... then turned around and said I didn't get it because it was a pre-order and wouldn't ship until the 20th.
I had to speak with a supervisor that said some were accidentally shipped early but their contract with LG states it won't be available until the 20th.
Update: LMAO
Now my fedex tracking info says it is in KY and expected to deliver tomorrow. I wonder since they cancelled it... if I'll get it for free?
I personally accept all of your thanks for calling and getting the pot stirring. j/k. ugh.
Ordered mine Friday at around Noon Pacific time and I received the phone today. Very nice so far!!!
Rooted within 5 minutes using superoneclick.
Now trying to figure out what kernel will work to be able to use BLN. And of course ROMs and Themes would be good to know about too that are compatible with this phone.
Reading all of this I am glad I decided to wait and pick one up on Wednesday. The store next to my office has 8 in stock and two have my name on them.
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Ordered mine with overnight shipping. Arrived this morning. Very nice phone. It's real nice being able to mirror with hdmi and not need a cradle or anything.
MtnDewMan said:
Ordered mine Friday at around Noon Pacific time and I received the phone today. Very nice so far!!!
Rooted within 5 minutes using superoneclick.
Now trying to figure out what kernel will work to be able to use BLN. And of course ROMs and Themes would be good to know about too that are compatible with this phone.
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Ummm I don't think O2x kernels and roms will work with our G2x. Didn't they say that it would render the phone useless because they have different partition tables?
skyhigh2004 said:
Wow, I call, rant at t mobile for not knowing where my phone is, then put two posts on xda and viola, ups now says my phone is in KY. Funny.
sent from my side of the galaxy....
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What time did yours update? Mine still hasn't.
I ordered mine through customer retention on Friday around noon, and I got express shipping. Once I got a tracking number later on in the day, it said that UPS was ready to ship it once T-Mobile sent it, and I also noticed that the shipping was changed to 2nd day air. It left Kentucky this morning, and according to the tracking it should be here tomorrow, which would be within the 2-3 business days. I they often upgrade the shipping for some reason? I've visited a couple t-mobiles to play with it in store, it's just made me want it more
YESSSSS!!!!
and my 16GB and Hdmi cable came today! now just gotta wait for the case and screen protector!
IF ANYONE HAS SPECIFIC QUESTION ABOUT THE PHONE I WILL TEST and make videos! if need be!
awesome bro!!
unboxing and a review vid please! Can't wait til i pick mine up from the store tomorrow. Congrats by the way.
Man I am so frustrated with T-Mobile right now. So did your order show up in UPS's system? If so, when? T-Mobile assures me that my order will be here today but its still not showing up on UPS.
You guys will be happy with this phone, I've been playing with it for a week now...no lags and I'm getting 6-8mbps in my area. I like it.
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Yeah I got mine today, it's pretty awesome
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unboxing and a review vid please! Can't wait til i pick mine up from the store tomorrow. Congrats by the way.
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will do! im leaving to pay my tmobile bill and letting this thing charge (unboxed already but ill pretend it wasnt )
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Man I am so frustrated with T-Mobile right now. So did your order show up in UPS's system? If so, when? T-Mobile assures me that my order will be here today but its still not showing up on UPS.
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call ups... i did give them your tracking number... mine wasnt showing up on their website either till i called the and asked..
if they say they dont have the package yet then call tmobile!
hope it comes today! (ups delivers till 9pm in some areas so hold tight and make some phone calls!)
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call ups... i did give them your tracking number... mine wasnt showing up on their website either till i called the and asked..
if they say they dont have the package yet then call tmobile!
hope it comes today! (ups delivers till 9pm in some areas so hold tight and make some phone calls!)
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I did. T-mobile has no clue whats going on. The agent told me that I should receive it by the 25th. Then said because I got the txt I should receive it by the end of the day. So basically anytime between now and the 25th. :-(
As for UPS, did you talk to a live operator? I just said my tracking number into the phone.
I don't know why you couldn't just wait until Wednesday and walk into a store to buy one. All this headache just to maybe get it one day ahead of time is pointless.
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I don't know why you couldn't just wait until Wednesday and walk into a store to buy one. All this headache just to maybe get it one day ahead of time is pointless.
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Because a store won't give me the same deal as customer service.
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YESSSSS!!!!
and my 16GB and Hdmi cable came today! now just gotta wait for the case and screen protector!
IF ANYONE HAS SPECIFIC QUESTION ABOUT THE PHONE I WILL TEST and make videos! if need be!
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mine too....
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Because a store won't give me the same deal as customer service.
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Did they give you a deal to buy it and extend your contract or a deal buying it retail?
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Did they give you a deal to buy it and extend your contract or a deal buying it retail?
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Extend contract
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Extend contract
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Yea, I haven't been under contract with T-Mobile for 2 years and when I called them over the weekend to discuss this phone, they told me they would knock $100 off the price if I did a upgrade to extend my contact 2 years. I just can't stand the fact of being locked into any service provider for 2 years especially one that might not even exist in 1 year. I just upgrade my phone every 6 months by selling my old ones on EBAY. If you do it like this then you only end up paying $200 for new devices and never have to sign another contract.
Meh...
Got mine at noon. Just opened it but I still don't know how to feel about it. Feels...different. I had N1 NS and now G2x but there hasn't been any WOW moments yet...hopefully when i boot up NFS or Dungeon Defenders i'll be wowed, not putting my NS up for sale quite yet...
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Got mine at noon. Just opened it but I still don't know how to feel about it. Feels...different. I had N1 NS and now G2x but there hasn't been any WOW moments yet...hopefully when i boot up NFS or Dungeon Defenders i'll be wowed, not putting my NS up for sale quite yet...
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im sorry you dont seem to like it... trust me a rom will make all your "ehh" moments go away... remember its a "PURE" android phone..... kinda bland but still got alot of horsepower
my turbo AWD talon is completely STOCK on the out side but the motor is built to high heaven pushing close to 450 Whp..... same thing with this phone! SLEEPER is the term.... i like the stock sleeper look vs a **** built honda with a 500 dollar body kit and a gook flute.........( best comparison i can make atm lol)
1080p snake video coming soon!
Review/unboxing on the way also!
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my turbo AWD talon is completely STOCK on the out side but the motor is built to high heaven pushing close to 450 Whp..... same thing with this phone! SLEEPER is the term.... i like the stock sleeper look vs a **** built honda with a 500 dollar body kit and a gook flute.........( best comparison i can make atm lol)
Gook flute. Ha ha ha
I dunno raw power on the outside is cool too. My Camaro gets plenty of looks and it sounds like a NASCAR
1080p snake video coming soon!
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Same here I love UPS, N E way this thing is a MONSTA!!!! Keeping it short and sweet, I got a new toy two play wit
I ordered Friday at 10am online. Showed Monday delivery. Standard shipping.
Monday came and no UPS update. I called Tmobile and they said it was shipped Saturday. I called UPS and they said nothing was picked up. I called back to Tmo and they said it wasn't shipped because the phone wasn't due out until Wednesday and those were only pre-orders.
After I cancelled my online order over the phone, 20 minutes later UPS updated and showed it was scheduled for Tuesday delivery. I have it now.
UPS said that they don't pickup Ground packages until the next business day. So if anyone ordered with standard ground, it wasn't shipped out until last night. I live 1 hour away from where it was shipped hence why it might have been a speedy delivery.
I have it now and its awesome. I came from an N1. Finally Maps is working fully and 3D games are finally enjoyable.
I'd say if you don't have it by now, call and cancel the order and pick one up tomorrow at a store.
I just got my phone today and I have 1 bar of signal strength in a fairly populated city where I normally have good coverage. I've tried everything, even the wifi application, with a 50 MB download, all to no avail. Is there a way to force this thing to ride on AT&T? TMO's signal just isn't cutting it.
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i did the update att sent me the other day and the first time i tethered after doing it was last night then this morning i get a msg from att to call them. so i did and they informed me they knew i was tethering but could not tell me how they new i was doing it. so now i am thinking about a new rom. i will reroot first and see if it replaced the tethering apk. if anyone has any information on this update please let me know. i was going to copy the msg they sent to me for the update but it conveniently del'd itself on reboot.
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i did the update att sent me the other day and the first time i tethered after doing it was last night then this morning i get a msg from att to call them. so i did and they informed me they knew i was tethering but could not tell me how they new i was doing it. so now i am thinking about a new rom. i will reroot first and see if it replaced the tethering apk. if anyone has any information on this update please let me know. i was going to copy the msg they sent to me for the update but it conveniently del'd itself on reboot.
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People have been getting nailed right and left, seemingly regardless of ROM. I don't think the update has anything to do with it, they're likely doing some packet inspection to determine what OS the packets are originating from.
when i called in regarding the nasty gram. she emphasized to update my phone. so im guess that is where it is coming from. id agree with you.
Yeah, looks like it was the update. It's weird that all of you got caught those,
I tethered a decent amount a few days ago(don't care if anyone knows, even you AT&T spies!) while my home internet was out, not a thing.
Guess we know not to use any new updates from AT&T until we find out how they detect us without tetheringmanager.apk..
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It's because you're using a stock ROM. I believe there's a service (though I can't for the life of me remember what it's called) that can detect if you're tethering or not. Custom ROMs remove the service so they can't tell.
Im on infused 2.2.3 and I tethered a little bit today and have not gotten anything yet, seems to working fine.
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Im on infused 2.2.3 and I tethered a little bit today and have not gotten anything yet, seems to working fine.
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I think the majority of people who are getting nailed are using LARGE amounts of data i know one guy posted he has used 8 gig of data just on tethering
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the most ive done is 11gb a month...
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the most ive done is 11gb a month...
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yea but the guy above that i mentioned is on track for using 32 + gigs .. in tethering
CheesyNutz said:
I think the majority of people who are getting nailed are using LARGE amounts of data i know one guy posted he has used 8 gig of data just on tethering
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Yeah, I used that much the other week... I've been running CM7 so I'm pretty sure that AT&T is doing some packet sniffing to see the useragent of the packets coming through. I don't think it has to do with the OS you're running.
I got a nastygram saying to stop by September 30th or they'll charge me. So far this month I've use 18gb so I'm sucking as much as I can before they cut me off!!
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yea but the guy above that i mentioned is on track for using 32 + gigs .. in tethering
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Whammy!!! Double whammy!! Triple whammy!!! I thought I used net a lot cos I use close to 1.5 GB a month at peak times.. with my avg around 1 GB, and no tethering whatsoever. No wonder AT&T is tracking on tethering users.
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Whammy!!! Double whammy!! Triple whammy!!! I thought I used net a lot cos I use close to 1.5 GB a month at peak times.. with my avg around 1 GB, and no tethering whatsoever. No wonder AT&T is tracking on tethering users.
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This month is the most data I've ever used, and that's 4.2GB right now.... I don't get how you suck up so much data.... maybe lots of videos..... you know..... lol.
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Bloat Freeze to block the tethering.apk It won't phone home then ;-)
Works for me and I just updated using the recent 14MB (I think) file the other day. and tethered for a few hours....so far so good anyway.
My wife who has a Streak just got her nasty gram yesterday, now she does tether ALOT, but her phone does not even show a disclaimer for the mobile hotspot like ours does. So, i dont think it has anything to do with the update.
I dont tether alot but I do tether and most months stay around 8-10gigs. (most of that is actually on my phone, I like Netflix)
She is pissed because out where we live we do not have any high speed internet options but we have AWESOME data speeds with ATT but none of the other carriers have anything close. we thought about getting one of those mifi hotspots but ATT only has a 5gig one and that is just a joke to to think 3 teens and 2 adults are going to make that work.
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This month is the most data I've ever used, and that's 4.2GB right now.... I don't get how you suck up so much data.... maybe lots of videos..... you know..... lol.
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Online gaming is another way. While tethering. i used to Play WoW through my cell while tethering with my old Cappy.
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actually i would be paying the same price i am not for an UNLIMITED data plan to go down to a 4gb plan that allows me to tether. But when I got my Unlimited Plan there was nothing said about not being alowed to tether my phone. to my PC actually the rep in the store showed me how to do it with my old tilt.
Lucky bastards... I'm stuck on 2GB, so tethering really isn't a viable replacement option for me.
That being said, I find it absolutely bullsh*t that you have to pay for a certain way to use your data. Why should AT&T give a damn how you use your data? I pay for 2GB, I should be able to use it, however the hell I want.
Got a letter in the mail today dying they're going to add tethering and I haven't done it in 4 months. The hell??????
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Lucky bastards... I'm stuck on 2GB, so tethering really isn't a viable replacement option for me.
That being said, I find it absolutely bullsh*t that you have to pay for a certain way to use your data. Why should AT&T give a damn how you use your data? I pay for 2GB, I should be able to use it, however the hell I want.
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Nothing to do with amount of data.. I get the letter after tethering for 5 mind last week. Actually never got the connection to work.
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Lucky bastards... I'm stuck on 2GB, so tethering really isn't a viable replacement option for me.
That being said, I find it absolutely bullsh*t that you have to pay for a certain way to use your data. Why should AT&T give a damn how you use your data? I pay for 2GB, I should be able to use it, however the hell I want.
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You haven't gotten yourself unlimited? I had someone do it for me(don't know their XDA user), and I love it.
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Tmobile users pay attention! All others... Sorry you aren't on the best carrier in the US. Remember the sale tmo ran over the summer for zero down? (before you start arguing, it's actually a great deal. Aside from the fact that it's eisier to put less down and pay a few dollars extra a month, you actually save a little bit, and alot if you do the JUMP thing.)
Anyway, they're doing it again tomorrow, and it includes the note 3. And I called some tmobile stores and they knew what I was talking about and they have the note 3s (in limited stock) ready for tomorow. Go ahead hit my like button. I deserve it!
http://www.tmonews.com/2013/10/t-mo...ber-off-right-with-0-down-on-amazing-devices/
But then it's $29 per month. I'd rather just pay up front.
This sounds to good to be true. Going to find out tomorrow. There are five tmobile stores within 20 minutes of my house.
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motohip said:
But then it's $29 per month. I'd rather just pay up front.
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But what if you only keep it for one year?
$29 x 12 months = $348
$199 down + $21 x 12 months = $451
There's no way you can lose by taking the $0 down. You will save money no matter what you intend to do. It is 0% financing after all...
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But what if you only keep it for one year?
$29 x 12 months = $348
$199 down + $21 x 12 months = $451
There's no way you can lose by taking the $0 down. You will save money no matter what you intend to do. It is 0% financing after all...
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CORRECT
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Verizons Edge program offers $0 down $29.31 a month for the Note 3 as well....which isnt all that great cause they don't lower your monthly bill,
but they let you upgrade every 6 months as long as your phone is half paid off....which for someoen like myself who has never gone more than 8 months with the same phone...ill prob do it cause ive used all my families upgrades! :silly::silly:
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But what if you only keep it for one year?
$29 x 12 months = $348
$199 down + $21 x 12 months = $451
There's no way you can lose by taking the $0 down. You will save money no matter what you intend to do. It is 0% financing after all...
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But you have to keep paying for it until it's paid off right? You can't just stop paying just because you got rid of the phone after a year.
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Tmobile users pay attention! All others... Sorry you aren't on the best carrier in the US. Remember the sale tmo ran over the summer for zero down? (before you start arguing, it's actually a great deal. Aside from the fact that it's eisier to put less down and pay a few dollars extra a month, you actually save a little bit, and alot if you do the JUMP thing.)
Anyway, they're doing it again tomorrow, and it includes the note 3. And I called some tmobile stores and they knew what I was talking about and they have the note 3s (in limited stock) ready for tomorow. Go ahead hit my like button. I deserve it!
http://www.tmonews.com/2013/10/t-mo...ber-off-right-with-0-down-on-amazing-devices/
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I want to hit it twice. Thanks for the heads up.... I'm working the grave yard and will definitely be visiting my local magenta outlet at 10am sharp.
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motohip said:
But you have to keep paying for it until it's paid off right? You can't just stop paying just because you got rid of the phone after a year.
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Nope. After 6 months, with Jump, you just give it back and stop paying. Then you get a new phone.
Edit: After a minimum of 6 months*
Tweh said:
I want to hit it twice. Thanks for the heads up.... I'm working the grave yard and will definitely be visiting my local magenta outlet at 10am sharp.
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Nope. After 6 months, with Jump, you just give it back and stop paying. Then you get a new phone.
Edit: After a minimum of 6 months*
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that with JUMP, you have to pay $10 a month and when you're ready to upgrade, you have to turn your phone back in?
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that with JUMP, you have to pay $10 a month and when you're ready to upgrade, you have to turn your phone back in?
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I think you have the option of either buying it out or giving it back. So you'd have to weigh your options based on the residual value and current street value. For example if you kept it for 23 months and then wanted to upgrade, it would probably be worth buying it out for the last $29 rather than giving it back at that point.
And Jump includes insurance, which is $8 itself, so really you're only paying $2/month for the ability to upgrade (JUMP itself).
Josh H. said:
I think you have the option of either buying it out or giving it back. So you'd have to weigh your options based on the residual value and current street value. For example if you kept it for 23 months and then wanted to upgrade, it would probably be worth buying it out for the last $29 rather than giving it back at that point.
And Jump includes insurance, which is $8 itself, so really you're only paying $2/month for the ability to upgrade (JUMP itself).
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When I get my phone tomorrow at the store I'm going to have to get all the details cause this sounds pretty good.
Josh H. said:
Nope. After 6 months, with Jump, you just give it back and stop paying. Then you get a new phone.
Edit: After a minimum of 6 months*
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It took me so long to switch from my 10 year Classic Plan because I was so skeptical of JUMP. Now I'm starting to understand the benefits (slowly).
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Josh H. said:
But what if you only keep it for one year?
$29 x 12 months = $348
$199 down + $21 x 12 months = $451
There's no way you can lose by taking the $0 down. You will save money no matter what you intend to do. It is 0% financing after all...
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And that's a normal person. If you want to upgrade every 6 months, you get into crazy territory. 174 dollars as opposed to 332.
I'm curious though. I don't think theres any chance that come February, they're going to keep doing these 0 dollar down plans. That's when all the initial jump users will be able jump. they'd be losing a crapload of money if you'd be able to just make payments on brand new phones with no initial payments and then do the same thing after 6 months... although, that is sort of what at&t and verizon are doing... maybe they should do it... I would so rather not put anything down on brand new phones and just pay higher monthly payments... That would mean paying a standard 25-30 dollars a month and getting a new phone every 6 months just for the hell of it.... awesome..
Tweh said:
It took me so long to switch from my 10 year Classic Plan because I was so skeptical of JUMP. Now I'm starting to understand the benefits (slowly).
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For normal (yearly upgrades) you arent really saving a ton of money but you are going to be able to just get a new phone without the hassle of selling your phone on craigslist and the scams and robberies that can come with the territory and you don't have to keep the phone in immaculate condition. "As long as it boots up, no water damage and no cracked screen, you can jump." That's what John Legere said.
motohip said:
When I get my phone tomorrow at the store I'm going to have to get all the details cause this sounds pretty good.
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Tweh said:
It took me so long to switch from my 10 year Classic Plan because I was so skeptical of JUMP. Now I'm starting to understand the benefits (slowly).
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And that's a normal person. If you want to upgrade every 6 months, you get into crazy territory. 174 dollars as opposed to 332.
I'm curious though. I don't think theres any chance that come February, they're going to keep doing these 0 dollar down plans. That's when all the initial jump users will be able jump. they'd be losing a crapload of money if you'd be able to just make payments on brand new phones with no initial payments and then do the same thing after 6 months... although, that is sort of what at&t and verizon are doing... maybe they should do it... I would so rather not put anything down on brand new phones and just pay higher monthly payments... That would mean paying a standard 25-30 dollars a month and getting a new phone every 6 months just for the hell of it.... awesome..
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Heck yes! I think we're all getting a great deal here.
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For normal (yearly upgrades) you arent really saving a ton of money but you are going to be able to just get a new phone without the hassle of selling your phone on craigslist and the scams and robberies that can come with the territory and you don't have to keep the phone in immaculate condition. "As long as it boots up, no water damage and no cracked screen, you can jump." That's what John Legere said.
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And if it is broken in some way, that's where the insurance would kick in anyway. I'm not 100% clear on how that works yet, but I'm guessing there would just be some deductible involved before you could then "jump."
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Heck yes! I think we're all getting a great deal here.
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And if it is broken in some way, that's where the insurance would kick in anyway. I'm not 100% clear on how that works yet, but I'm guessing there would just be some deductible involved before you could then "jump."
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They made it a little confusing. It looks great in their ads break you phone and jut JUMP! But really it works just like regular insurance. There's a big deductible if you break it. But what's nice is, you arent really paying more for jump. I was paying 12 dollars for insurance on my note 2 before, now i pay 10 for both.
motohip said:
When I get my phone tomorrow at the store I'm going to have to get all the details cause this sounds pretty good.
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Just a heads up. You won't be walking out without paying anything. With all the down payment plans the tax on the remaining balance is due. So as an example, if it were still $199 down, the tax on the remaining $500 (8.875% x $500= approx $44) would be added to the down payment [$199/tax+$44=$243]. And that's new york sales tax.
Now that its $0 down the tax of the total amount of the phone will be due (8.875%of 703.99=$62.50). So be prepared to pay $70 tomorrow.
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Tweh said:
Just a heads up, with all the down payment plans the tax on the balance is due upfront. So if it were still $199 down, the tax on the remaining $500 (8.875% of 500= approx $44) would be added to the down payment [ $199+$44=$243].
Now that its $0 down the tax of the total amount of the phone will be due (8.875%of 703.99=$62.50). So be prepared to pay $70 tomorrow.
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Ok, i really have to go to sleep now... But no. You're misinformed, you alway have to pay the full sales tax on the full retail price, it doesn't matter how much you put down. I've looked into this. Even if you weren't going to do the zero down, you were still going to pay the 60-70 dollars in sales tax.