I just received a letter in the mail from AT&T stateing that they would be adding "mobile to any mobile calling" to my messaging plan at no additional cost. Now, my question is, since they are changing my plan without my consent, am I able to get out of my two year contract without playing the ETF? I apologize if this has already been discussed, just provide the link.
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No they are giving you an additional service for free.
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I figured I was wishful thinking...
Though if the Nexus Prime is everything is "supposed" to be, I might have to break contract for it...
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OK so I leave to Puerto Rico on Saturday. Then two days later on a cruise out of San juan. Anyway I called verizon today to let them know so they can enable my global capabilities. The fees per minute and megabyte are ridiculous obviously. The Verizon rep I spoke to said I won't be charged if I keep my phone on wifi. I plan to keep it on airplane mode till I enable wifi. I'm leaving my daughter behind and I want to be able to call and check up on her without a ridiculous bill. Is anyone aware of any wifi calling apps that will allow free international calls. I have google voice but I'm not sure if that will work. Any help is appreciated.
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Maybe google voice? I'm nor sure if it will work where ur gonna be at....but worth a try
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njd15 said:
Maybe google voice? I'm nor sure if it will work where ur gonna be at....but worth a try
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I dunno doesn't yahoo allow it.
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You can get wifi calling through signing up for gvoice and using sipdroid, but the wifi on the ships is expensive. From what I remember you can use your phone in Puerto Rico, but it's pricey and theres not much free wifi.
Good luck finding cheap service and have fun.
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Thanks I think the verizon rep made an assumption that wifi on the ship would be free. I figured it will would be as well. This sucks my bill will be ridiculous.
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Cruise ship wifi is not free from the ones I've been on. But if you really need to call home use a VoIP clients and a VoIP provider. I use Bria and configured it to Flowroute (https://support.flowroute.com/entries/20325927-how-to-configuring-bria-softphone-on-the-iphone).
Another option (this one is free) use gtalk over wifi and then initiate a voicecall.
Good luck and enjoy your cruise!
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Cruise ship wifi is not free from the ones I've been on. But if you really need to call home use a VoIP clients and a VoIP provider. I use Bria and configured it to Flowroute (https://support.flowroute.com/entries/20325927-how-to-configuring-bria-softphone-on-the-iphone).
Another option (this one is free) use gtalk over wifi and then initiate a voicecall.
Good luck and enjoy your cruise!
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Thank you.
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I see an extra 33 dollar upgrade fee this month. Wtf is this **** and has anyone argued out of this??
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Mandatory fee from Verizon for buying a new phone.
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tonu42 said:
Mandatory fee from Verizon for buying a new phone.
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Since when??? They charge me crazy prices for the phone, take away my unlimited data AND charge this bull**** fee?!?!?!
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My rep clearly told me about this when I upgraded 2 weeks ago,
I guess they didn't bother telling you? This always applies even when opening a line.
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My rep clearly told me about this when I upgraded 2 weeks ago,
I guess they didn't bother telling you? This always applies even when opening a line.
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I got my phone from best buy and was never told. Is there a loop hole then?? I never had this fee for my thunderbolt or rezound either
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hopesrequiem said:
I got my phone from best buy and was never told. Is there a loop hole then?? I never had this fee for my thunderbolt or rezound either
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That's cuz the fee was instituted within the last two months.
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That's cuz the fee was instituted within the last two months.
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So even if they didn't tell me about it, theres nothing I can do to get out of it??
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So even if they didn't tell me about it, theres nothing I can do to get out of it??
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Verizon didn't really tell anyone (besides a press release) so it's a surprise for many folks once they decide to upgrade. I'm thinking it's pointless but try your luck.
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So even if they didn't tell me about it, theres nothing I can do to get out of it??
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You might have a decent shot at getting it waived since you weren't made aware of it at the Amazon showroom--all depends on the CSR you speak to.
Use the "valued customer" card along with your monthly "loyalty" charges. Complain nicely and maybe it'll work. What do you have to loose except the time wasted on the call?
I called to protest the fee and they gave me a month's free service. Which for me is triple the crazy upgrade fee in the first place. If the first rep doesn't give it to you, call a couple more times.
Good luck.
If you read the contract paperwork you probably signed without reading...it tells you that you will have an upgrade fee.
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If you read the contract paperwork you probably signed without reading...it tells you that you will have an upgrade fee.
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True to your name... ain't cha!?
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In regards to the OP, call them and tell and talk to them to waive it. Its a stupid BS fee, you already have to sign a 2 year contract, basically paying to pay for something. Silly stupidity, but hey..... its verizon..... they gave us a locked bootloader too....
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In regards to the OP, call them and tell and talk to them to waive it. Its a stupid BS fee, you already have to sign a 2 year contract, basically paying to pay for something. Silly stupidity, but hey..... its verizon..... they gave us a locked bootloader too....
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Other US carriers already have an upgrade fee if I'm not mistaken so this isn't a Verizon only thing. This doesn't make me any happier knowing that money doesn't net a return nor directly improve service in my area.
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There's an upgrade fee if you don't buy the device at a Verizon retailer. They give you a $30 discount in stores and online, they just want your business. If you diddint get your device directly from Verizon, you loose the discount.
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There's an upgrade fee if you don't buy the device at a Verizon retailer. They give you a $30 discount in stores and online, they just want your business. If you diddint get your device directly from Verizon, you loose the discount.
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This isn't true since I ordered online on verizon's site and they didn't give me a discount, I even tried to get it wavered by talking to reps on the phone but they just said its mandatory.
The only way you won't pay for an upgrade fee without having to complain is if you have a business account. I upgraded to get the S3 and my total didn't include the upgrade fee and the rep at the store said that business accounts are immune to the fee
Try third party retailers like wirefly.com
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I called on Fri. to upgrade from a Droid X to S3, not on a business plan, and while they did mention the $30 activation fee they waived it without me even asking.
Also for people looking to upgrade at subsidized price and keep unlimited data, vz reps are definitely still allowing it as I was able to do this on Fri.
Can this phone be put on prepay if so what kind
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Can this phone be put on prepay if so what kind
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I've never done it... if you dial Verizon Customer Service they should be able to field that question
Verizon Wireless
Customer Service
(800) 922-0204
Monday-Sunday 6am-11pm
Emergency Service Hours
Monday-Sunday 11pm-6am
Just realized that the good old *611 now just pulls up the "my verizon mobile" app... guess it has been a while since i've called VZW for support (it has been since the LG VX-6100 days)
EDIT: I suppose that is only if you are looking for a VZW prepaid option... sorry for being less than helpful.
Was looking for this all morning and couldn't find any information, so I thought I'd ask around here. I just got a new job recently where I'll be able to get a free phone and sign up for dealer plans with any of the major carriers. Where I'm at at&t would be my best bet service wise but I was curious if you have to do the same standard credit check and deposit as normal if you're on a dealer plan. I've worked in an at&t call center before and know how ridiculous they get.
Any answers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Bump. Anyone have experience with this?
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Not that I am aware of. I didnt have to do any of that for my dealer plan with ATT but that was years ago so not sure if the policy had changed.
Cool. Would be awesome to set up without some crazy deposit. Hope that's still the case. Should find out for sure in a month or so.
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