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Hello Everyone,
I was curious as I cannot find a definitive answer to this. Looking at the specs page on HTC (http://www.htc.com/uk/product/hd2/specification.html), it appears that this phone would possibly be usable on a US carrier. I am wondering if using the method in the link below might apply to the HD2 as well. Before you ask why I don't just wait for it to come stateside...well, what's the fun in that?
http://pdaphonehome.com/forums/htc-touch-pro/120970-sprint-touch-pro-verizon.html
US Leo
Went to the ATT store yesterday to look at the Pure (hated it) and they went online to check the specs and assured me it would run on their network if it was unlocked!
Yeah...I saw that. Problem is that I am currently with AT&T and am looking to switch to a CDMA carrier. Not too happy with AT&T or T-Mobile at the moment. =\
The word is that it will come to US carriers in The first quarter of 2010. The European specs suggest it will be to AT$T or T-Mobile.
Funny, I switched to AT$T a few years back because Sprint and Verizon really sucked.
After ten years with Nextel and then Sprint, my Blackberry's screen cracked and the hangup button stuck making the phone almost unusable. Even though I was 2 months before my contract was upgrade available, they refused to, after ten years with them, subsidize a new phone. Suffered with my phone for two more months and switched to AT$T, so far they have been great to me.
Somehow I doubt it will come to AT&T, unless they are smart enough to see that this is the best contender against the iPhone. AT&T's monopoly with Apple makes them complacent and slow to provide their customers with alternatives.
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/10/06/htc-touch-hd2-hands-on/#thankYou
Check the vid. This is the snappy WinMo phone we've been waiting for!
HTC HD2---Battery Size, is this 1230 " BIG ENOUGH"???
It's not a Beast, it's Beautiful! The Russians have given us size comparison & review, a must read. It still needs work but so far it's showing itself to be at the top of the list. I believe when it gets updated it will arrive in the US.
foopmaster said:
Somehow I doubt it will come to AT&T, unless they are smart enough to see that this is the best contender against the iPhone. AT&T's monopoly with Apple makes them complacent and slow to provide their customers with alternatives.
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/10/06/htc-touch-hd2-hands-on/#thankYou
Check the vid. This is the snappy WinMo phone we've been waiting for!
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I agree, I just don't see it happening. Part of the reason why I left AT&T (and my iPhone) was because of the massive amount of dropped calls. I finally got fed up and switched. But considering the amount of trouble they are having with the iPhone, I doubt they would pickup it's best competitor.
Hmm, I can't remember the last time I dropped a call. Probably happens more in "population dense" areas (e.i., not here).
Anyway, I want to find the answer to this question as well. From all the specs I see the phone is theoretically capable of running on AT&T's 3G (UMTS 850 and 1900 Mhz).
Source: http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=2062&c=htc_hd2_us_htc_leo
However, I'm not an expert on US phone bands. Perhaps a seasoned XDA developer could help us with this?
Those specs on pdadb are not final "Datasheet State: Preliminary specifications".
But yes, it would do 3G on at&t if finalized UMTS 850 & 1900 Mhz).
I bought one
I just purchased one from amazon on pre-order, my cousin is shipping it to me as soon as it gets to him.
Anyone up for working on building an android rom for for it, not a big fan of WinMobile. In-fact this is the whole reason I got it besides the fact its a sweet phone!!!
borillion_star said:
I just purchased one from amazon on pre-order, my cousin is shipping it to me as soon as it gets to him.
Anyone up for working on building an android rom for for it, not a big fan of WinMobile. In-fact this is the whole reason I got it besides the fact its a sweet phone!!!
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This does sound weird..If the main reason of getting the phone is android, why not just wait for a native android phone that has a similar spec? (e.g. HTC Dragon / Acer Liquid / Experia X3)
denco7 said:
The word is that it will come to US carriers in The first quarter of 2010. The European specs suggest it will be to AT$T or T-Mobile.
Funny, I switched to AT$T a few years back because Sprint and Verizon really sucked.
After ten years with Nextel and then Sprint, my Blackberry's screen cracked and the hangup button stuck making the phone almost unusable. Even though I was 2 months before my contract was upgrade available, they refused to, after ten years with them, subsidize a new phone. Suffered with my phone for two more months and switched to AT$T, so far they have been great to me.
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Not trying to be a jerk, but I figured I would share my insight/experience with the issue you had with Sprint/Nextel, and will probably have with AT&T and any other provider you go with.
I work for T-Mobile currently, and have been there for over 5 years now (and will tell you right now, The HD2 is coming to us.) The issue you had is the most common complaint in the industry. The truth is, no matter where you go, it'll be the same thing. On top of it not being "fair" to customers that are just as loyal, but only have 7 years tenure instead of 10 years, it's the fact that you "only being 2 months away from your full discount pricing," that company could potentially be losing 2 months of your commitment. Meaning, if they make you wait till your contract is over, they'll get a fresh 2 years out of you. If they give it to you 2 months before your contract is over, they'll only get 22 months out of you. You see my point ? Now, what I personally think should be done is, you have 2 months to go ? Okay, we'll make your contract be a solid 26 months, and you get your "full discount" today, early.
Cellphone customers really need to be grateful about getting plan discounts, loyalty credits, full upgrades, partial upgrades. Because let me tell you. Not every business out there gives loyal customers anything. I've been a loyal "Florida Power and Light" customer for 6 years, never had a late payment and inturn have never been given a discount on my electric bill. I mean, how often does your credit card company send you a letter saying, "Hey, you've been such a loyal customer...here's a 12% off discount for being a AAA member, and for every customer you refer to us we'll give you $175 credit to your bill!" Ya know ? I'm not expecting anyone to LIKE this answer. But it IS the reason, and I'm sure the rep's answer that you're dealing with at the time, "Because!," doesn't do it for you. So I figured I'd take the time to inform you guys.
petabread said:
Not trying to be a jerk, but I figured I would share my insight/experience with the issue you had with Sprint/Nextel, and will probably have with AT&T and any other provider you go with.
I work for T-Mobile currently, and have been there for over 5 years now (and will tell you right now, The HD2 is coming to us.) The issue you had is the most common complaint in the industry. The truth is, no matter where you go, it'll be the same thing. On top of it not being "fair" to customers that are just as loyal, but only have 7 years tenure instead of 10 years, it's the fact that you "only being 2 months away from your full discount pricing," that company could potentially be losing 2 months of your commitment. Meaning, if they make you wait till your contract is over, they'll get a fresh 2 years out of you. If they give it to you 2 months before your contract is over, they'll only get 22 months out of you. You see my point ? Now, what I personally think should be done is, you have 2 months to go ? Okay, we'll make your contract be a solid 26 months, and you get your "full discount" today, early.
Cellphone customers really need to be grateful about getting plan discounts, loyalty credits, full upgrades, partial upgrades. Because let me tell you. Not every business out there gives loyal customers anything. I've been a loyal "Florida Power and Light" customer for 6 years, never had a late payment and inturn have never been given a discount on my electric bill. I mean, how often does your credit card company send you a letter saying, "Hey, you've been such a loyal customer...here's a 12% off discount for being a AAA member, and for every customer you refer to us we'll give you $175 credit to your bill!" Ya know ? I'm not expecting anyone to LIKE this answer. But it IS the reason, and I'm sure the rep's answer that you're dealing with at the time, "Because!," doesn't do it for you. So I figured I'd take the time to inform you guys.
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Since you work for T-Mo can post the final specs for the HD2 when they get finalized for the US? I'm with ATT and haven't had a problem with dropped calls for 4 years now.(I think it's something wrong with build of the Iphone) I'm not trying to switch carriers, just want a badass phone.
I want to know what will we be missing in TP2
if we dont get the Htc HD2 ?
All i see is-
HD will be Faster cos 1 Ghz processor
Has capacitive touch screen
It will have the weather under Clock pre-installed
& the we dont need to set our city it will auto detet the City
Will it run on H or just 3g ( seems like ATT is blocking Hsdpa cos of Heavey load)
Will we be able to do Tethering with it ?
Cos Att blocks that
Anything else im Missing Please ?
Which is the best safe Site to Order with here in USA ?
Hate it when later they say its not here yet
Nov9 Shipping date on onthegosolutions
could it be true ?
Thanks
t-mobile ad spied
t-mobile (US) ad spied?
http://www.tmonews.com/2009/10/htc-hd2/
Hope Att Picks it up too
I just got off the phone with a HTC tech support. I had some questions about the release date. I wanted to know if it was going to release in Q1 2010 fiscal or Q1 2010 calendar. Get this, he said all he knew was Q1 2010 to T-mobile. sucks for me because T-mobile is non-existent in my neck of the woods.
I agree (I'm w/SECO) but TMO reception is really bad where I live & I've been following the 'LEO' for a long time patiently waiting for it & if it's only going to TMO I think I'm going to ... well maybe get some sort of 'mi-fi' to use it. I need a phone & the HD2 is what I want. Thanks
bL1X said:
I just got off the phone with a HTC tech support. I had some questions about the release date. I wanted to know if it was going to release in Q1 2010 fiscal or Q1 2010 calendar. Get this, he said all he knew was Q1 2010 to T-mobile. sucks for me because T-mobile is non-existent in my neck of the woods.
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Wont be before Mar 2010 or latter
you will see
ilordvader said:
Wont be before Mar 2010 or latter
you will see
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Why is that?
literally, ive called best buy coporate every single day since last sunday when i preordered our two thunderbolts, every single time ive gotten a different person, every single time i get the exact answer....
BEST BUY will be releasing it on the 14th, that does not mean verizon stores or other retailers will release it, but best buy will 100% be releasing it the 14th
the price is 199 w 2 year, again confirmed everyday this week by different personal including supervisors at best buy corporate, and best buy corporate mobile consultants.
why is all the speculation floating around? call 1800best buy, ask to speak with a mobile consultant, tell them you preordered and you demand to know the release date, you will get the exact same answer every single time!!!!
again 100% release date the 14 of feb ONLY BEST BUY
price WILL BE $199 ONLY BEST BUY!!
no speculation or rumor, call and see!
I highly doubt that Verizon is going to allow their flagship 4G device to be sold at Best Buy before it is available in the Verizon stores. If Best Buy releases it on the 14th it will be in Verizon stores on the 14th.
Edit: Also it is not going to be 199.99 (can't post this as a link but you can go to the bellow site and see)
w ww.androidpolice.com/2011/02/10/htc-thunderbolt-listed-at-749-99-off-contract-in-best-buys-system-thats-almost-a-whole-xoom/
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I highly doubt that Verizon is going to allow their flagship 4G device to be sold at Best Buy before it is available in the Verizon stores. If Best Buy releases it on the 14th it will be in Verizon stores on the 14th.
Edit: Also it is not going to be 199.99 (can't post this as a link but you can go to the bellow site and see)
w ww.androidpolice.com/2011/02/10/htc-thunderbolt-listed-at-749-99-off-contract-in-best-buys-system-thats-almost-a-whole-xoom/
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somehow i doubt the 750 price mark
thats nuts for a phone, tablets are cheaper than that!
some part of the paper doesnt make sense too..
my local best buy told me it was 749 on the phone last week but then when I went in store to reserve mine, they didn't have a clue so who knows
I'm 100% positive Best Buy reps have as much knowledge of confirmed release dates as we do.
Signs are pointing to the 24th, imo.
superchilpil said:
somehow i doubt the 750 price mark
thats nuts for a phone, tablets are cheaper than that!
some part of the paper doesnt make sense too..
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I'm not trusting that price mark either to tell you the truth, especialy since it seems to have changed in their system over night. However it isn't going to be 199.99 either
http://www.intomobile.com/2011/02/10/htc-thunderbolt-hitting-verizon-february-feb-24-confirmed/
hahah I don't think anything is "confirmed" at this point until it comes from verizon. This is starting to remind me of the college football expansion talk
Verizon is releasing 24th I too was told by best buy mobile the 14th absolutely they rnt on the same time frame as vzw ..HTC says the phone is ready and best buy is releasing it..I don't understand vzw waiting its rediculous to me..but vzw never worries abt taking care of their customers like ..well ..best buy does..
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nygbaby91 said:
Verizon is releasing 24th I too was told by best buy mobile the 14th absolutely they rnt on the same time frame as vzw ..HTC says the phone is ready and best buy is releasing it..I don't understand vzw waiting its rediculous to me..but vzw never worries abt taking care of their customers like ..well ..best buy does..
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Like I said I highly doubt Verizon will allow this, if Best Buy releases it before it is in VZW stores then VZW will simply not allow Best Buy to sell their phones. This is VZW's flagship 4G device there is not way that VZW is going to allow someone else to sell it first.
ska.t73 said:
Like I said I highly doubt Verizon will allow this, if Best Buy releases it before it is in VZW stores then VZW will simply not allow Best Buy to sell their phones. This is VZW's flagship 4G device there is not way that VZW is going to allow someone else to sell it first.
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It's highly possible still because they are independent stores and if they do sell early then Verizon can do jack about it
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who cares if you can pre order from best buy early. last year when the incredible came out you could pre order from best buy and guess what? best buy was only shipped 10 phones and all the other people that preorderd got theirs when verizon finally released it. i have been told by a few vrz reps 24 is the day.
superchilpil said:
It's highly possible still because they are independent stores and if they do sell early then Verizon can do jack about it
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I understand what you are saying here, however those independent stores will find themselves unable to offer any contract pricing with VZW or have the ability to turn on the phone. So even if you got it from a Best Buy like that early you would still have to go to VZW to activate the phone.
Not to mention VZW would most certainly be able to tell the store that they can not sell a phone that has VZW branding all over it.
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I understand what you are saying here, however those independent stores will find themselves unable to offer any contract pricing with VZW or have the ability to turn on the phone. So even if you got it from a Best Buy like that early you would still have to go to VZW to activate the phone.
Not to mention VZW would most certainly be able to tell the store that they can not sell a phone that has VZW branding all over it.
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Not sure on that. The phone is HTC's property, not Verizon's. HTC can stop the release, not sure that Verizon would have the legal power to stop them. They could definitely throw threats out there, but not sure that it would do any good. They COULD decide to not activate any of the phones until their release date, which would still be pointless. What difference does it make what phone you are using? One other thing, if this delay was due to software problems, what was the point if you could push an update 10 days later?
The phone just got approved a couple of days ago by the FCC , one reason for a delay.
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From my experiences with Verizon they seem to have a history with releasing phones on Thursday, so I'm guessing we will see it released on the 24th
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That's correct.
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i just read on the android community forum that best buy pushed the date to the 24th so i called and they confirmed the 24th was now "probably" the earliest and that the 14th wasnt not happening most likely..cldnt give me anything definite tho..other than verizon is calling the shots
ska.t73 said:
I highly doubt that Verizon is going to allow their flagship 4G device to be sold at Best Buy before it is available in the Verizon stores. If Best Buy releases it on the 14th it will be in Verizon stores on the 14th.
Edit: Also it is not going to be 199.99 (can't post this as a link but you can go to the bellow site and see)
w ww.androidpolice.com/2011/02/10/htc-thunderbolt-listed-at-749-99-off-contract-in-best-buys-system-thats-almost-a-whole-xoom/
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Actually, It makes sense for Verizon to allow customers to buy the Bolt from Best Buy on Valentine's Day while they sell it at a later date because they can hustle customers into not cashing in their last NE2 credit in some cases and more importantly (for VZW), hustle more people into getting 2-year contracts with BB instead of 1-year contracts (or no contract) with them.
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jbh00jh said:
The phone just got approved a couple of days ago by the FCC , one reason for a delay.
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I've seen phones show up on the FCC site 2 weeks after it's release, Verizon dictates the date the phone shows up on that site not the FCC. The phone was reviewed and passed federal clearance weeks if not more than a month ago I'm sure.
Whatever , looks lile the 24th now.Just 2 more weeks.
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Wonder if the g2x update may be getting delayed as well.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/06/10/did-lg-delay-gingerbread-on-the-scandinavian-optimus-2x/
Geez I hope this isn't the case! WTF LG?
I would not be surprised - given LG's decision to release it with froyo on it to begin with. If it is the fall - that is when 2.4 is supposed to come out. That one would be worth the wait - but that long of a delay for 2.3 is ridiculous. That would definitely establish that LG is NOT ready for prime-time in this market.
If 2.3 is delayed, it would be helpful if TMo would make that public. The dev's could then focus on their current ROM's and kernels and not hold up waiting for a phantom OTA to be released.
Might even see some more development of kernels for froyo if this is the case. I am currently back on froyo (and faux kernel) after trying versions of the leaked GB with and without kernels.
May have to give Nightly CM7 a try at some point. I was on RC's and Nightlies on my Mt4G before I made the switch.
G2X
I was told yesterday by T-Mobile tech support that the G2X has been pulled. They are going to replace mine with the HTC Sensation.
Lies
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I just called tech support and they told me that they would replace mine with an LG star. Lol. No way. Are they replacing it straight up or do you have to pay.
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I thought the G2x was the Star?
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I actually heard from my nieghbor who is in upper mgmt at tmo, that tmo isn't going to release gingerbread and that next month they will announced the coming merger with at&t. He also said it will most likely mean the end of any contracts with tmo and every one will be forced to switch to a new contract with at&t. This is coming from upper management at tmo. He said this wont be made public or released to any media until it actually happens so people don't run to vrz or spent. Guessed he leaked it to me he don't know I'm on xda...
"If Satan lived in heaven he'd be me.... "
freakboy13 said:
I actually heard from my nieghbor who is in upper mgmt at tmo, that tmo isn't going to release gingerbread and that next month they will announced the coming merger with at&t. He also said it will most likely mean the end of any contracts with tmo and every one will be forced to switch to a new contract with at&t. This is coming from upper management at tmo. He said this wont be made public or released to any media until it actually happens so people don't run to vrz or spent. Guessed he leaked it to me he don't know I'm on xda...
"If Satan lived in heaven he'd be me.... "
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pics or it didn't happen
That's strange since it hasn't been apporved yet and T-Mobile is still coming out with devices.
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WHAT!? well i'm fine with that as long as i have the option to say no to at&t without being penalized with cancellation fees. guess i should check out the Photon that just came out on sprint....
Like he said, it hasn't been approved. The FCC (FTC? I don't know) just sent out questionaires to the other carriers concerning the merger. So I call BS!
But I'll have to agree that this definately looks like the GB update won't happen "by summer". What a pitiful mess this phone is.
When I called yesterday,I was not told I could get anything but the G2 which I found astounding last years model???...."We don't have anything compatable" "What about the Sensation"? " That's our premier phone" "I thought the G2X was? "Well whatever is the newest is our premier phone""Well I want a Sensation""Can't have one"
It was later when I said I was willing to pay for the Sensation that it was offered to me with a updated contract at the"contract price"
So if they offer you a Sensation jump on it.
Dolphinwigs said:
WHAT!? well i'm fine with that as long as i have the option to say no to at&t without being penalized with cancellation fees. guess i should check out the Photon that just came out on sprint....
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Not to freak anyone out but there's a "right to assignment" clause in your T-Mobile contract. In essence it gives them the right to assign your contract to any and all successors to T-Mobile. The only legal out you'd have is if AT&T changed the terms and conditions of your service. AT&T may choose not to enforce it, and make people stay against their will, but its certainly within their legal right.
Dolphinwigs said:
WHAT!? well i'm fine with that as long as i have the option to say no to at&t without being penalized with cancellation fees. guess i should check out the Photon that just came out on sprint....
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Sprint sucks.
You really think they'll let you out of the contract? They surely will. If you pay them for the privilege.
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Not to freak anyone out but there's a "right to assignment" clause in your T-Mobile contract. In essence it gives them the right to assign your contract to any and all successors to T-Mobile. The only legal out you'd have is if AT&T changed the terms and conditions of your service. AT&T may choose not to enforce it, and make people stay against their will, but its certainly within their legal right.
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As long as they don't change the terms I'm willing to ride it out with AT&T...then it's off to Sprint.
...still love the G2X...warts and all.
freakboy13 said:
I actually heard from my nieghbor who is in upper mgmt at tmo, that tmo isn't going to release gingerbread and that next month they will announced the coming merger with at&t. He also said it will most likely mean the end of any contracts with tmo and every one will be forced to switch to a new contract with at&t. This is coming from upper management at tmo. He said this wont be made public or released to any media until it actually happens so people don't run to vrz or spent. Guessed he leaked it to me he don't know I'm on xda...
"If Satan lived in heaven he'd be me.... "
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if you believe that, i feel sorry for you.
The O2X doesn't run stock Android, so I can imagine an update taking longer for that phone.
i certainly don't but i'd like to pretend.... but i've arranged to get a sensation for free as an exchange. just waiting for the 15th for tmobile to send me mine.
Love these guys with there bogus claims.
Buddy, I was with Tmobile today in our store. The merger is not approved and is not expected to get a ruling for at least 3 more months min. Also it was clearly stated on the Tmobile press release and part of the merger details that ALL timobile contracts will be honored fully and NOT CHANGED for the duration of the Tmobile customers contract and can also be grandfathered and kept by the Tmo customer for as long as they are a customer. So if you have a Unlimited 59.oo plan per say with data at 30.00 You can keep it forever if you choose.
As for the G2x. It has not been deleted from Tmobile as after very slow opening sales. It is now there number 2 selling phone behind the current touch model. It is out of stock for now and will be replenished when it gets back. Stores and subcontract locations are still selling and getting stock.
I love 1 post wonders with bogus information.
I found these pics from E3. In one of the photos at the very bottom it looks like the G2x is indeed running Gingerbread. Take a look and see what you guys think:
http://www.apimages.com/Search.aspx?st=k&remem=x&kw=g2x&intv=None&shgroup=-10&sh=10
i'm due to get an upgrade from t-mobile and really want the sensation. just phoned them up and they still havent got a release date but confirmed it definitely will be coming to t-mobile.
then the lady said she'll reduce my bill by £10 a month until the sensation is released so got a result there
might be worth a try for anyone else in a similar situation
My mate got a similar reduction. Also said he'd get his in 3weeks.
cheers for that, the lady said she wotn get info until its imminent but some news of 3 weeks is better than nothing
I understand that this question is not directly about the Inspire or it's development so I will also understand if the Mods need to delete the thread. It just seemed like the best place to ask my question.
I think the clerk at Best Buy screwed up when I bought my Inspire last April. He sold it to me on the contract price but it seems he did not renew my contract. AT&T is telling my I am no longer under contract. Does this sound right? Or is the AT&T website just screwed up right now? Has anything like this happened to anyone before?
Open phone dial *639# and "call" it'll send a message to you with your upgrade date. See what it says.
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lol sounds like a win to me!
joe3681 said:
Open phone dial *639# and "call" it'll send a message to you with your upgrade date. See what it says.
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I tried that about an hour ago and still haven't got a message back. Maybe that means I'm free!
Poop, spoke too soon. I just re-sent that number and got a response immediately.
Response: "As a valued customer, we can offer you an upgrade with a new 2-yr commitment and an $18 upgrade fee."
Still looks like I'm free!
I wouldn't count your horses yet. You bought the phone from Bestbuy and not ATT. ATT might now be offering you an upgrade this time. I only say this because my girlfriend recently bought a phone for sprint through bestbuy. And Sprint offered her an upgrade just 2 months later when the Evo 3D came out.
all that matters is what At&T's records say. You're in the clear.
I guess I'll find out for sure when a new phone I want comes out.