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11/08/09
11/07/09
As for Verizon, no doubt they'd want their big stupid V-check branded onto the phone, and no doubt the Fruit Comp'ny will say nay. #iphone
11/07/09
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11/07/09
About as real as this, I presume. #iphone
11/06/09
I'd actually like to see a wider switch to how t-mobile is doing it and make it no contract pricing. #998gbiphone3gs
11/06/09
But I know that will never happen :[ #998gbiphone3gs
11/05/09
Two or three giant steps backward on the path toward designing the perfect android hardware... #saygustvphonev1verizonandroid
11/04/09
I mean, the Droid is probably going to be expensive without a plan. To make sure people don't buy the phone with a contract, cancel the contract, and resell the phone for cheaper on ebay, the cost of the termination fee need to be greater than or equal to the discount you're getting. #verizonearlyterminationfee
11/04/09
After all, we are done paying for the hardware subsidy, right?
Yeah, didn't think so. #verizonearlyterminationfee
11/04/09
I'm PO'd at VZW for my LG phone. I have the new-every-2 plan. But they never told me there is no coverage on the phone after 90 days. And never tried to offer me a warranty to cover it for two years. Who gives you a plan to replace your phone every two years, but not cover the phone in that 2 year period?? I have a phone that has 6 months left and its intermittent.
Yes, VZW is bending us over, first adding data plans to phone that have a keyboard (I only text with mine), and now even more fees.
Sorry. Needed to vent... #verizonearlyterminationfee
11/04/09
I had Verizon since it was Bell Atlantic (that's over 17 years). I had four lines. I wanted to upgrade to Blackberry's when they had the buy one get one free deal. I had one line that had the upgrade available, and another line that was due in about 45 days. They refused to do the upgrade. I complained. They said they would give me the upgrade if I would give up my credits on my other three lines. I refused. I offered to give up the credit on one line. They said no deal. I said but my monthly bill will increase because I'm getting the data plan. They didn't care.
I went to AT&T, whom I had one line with. I bought two iPhones. I called Verizon so I could port my numbers. They said "are you buying an iPhone?" I told them I was. They offered me the world. I told them what had occurred. They apologized. I said too little, too late.
My service is fine with AT&T and customer service has been excellent. When my other lines come due at Verizon, I will end all of my business with them.
I won't lie though, Verizon does have better reception. #verizonearlyterminationfee
11/04/09
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11/04/09
I don't get it...
11/04/09
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11/04/09
Didn't Verizon announce recently that they are offering the Sony Viao P for $299 (possibly 199 after rebate)?
[www.engadget.com]
They are offering a few netbooks on discount. So if this is in response for people getting contracts then quickly terminating to get a device cheaper, then I see no problems with this. Nowhere does this state its $350 across the board.
I'll wait until all the info drops before breaking out the pitchforks. #verizonearlyterminationfee
11/04/09
11/04/09
Let's be honest here. Most people paying ETFs have nothing to do with bad phones or service, namely because they are waived in most cases (ie: moving to a location with poor reception). There are so many people out there that get a heavily subsidized device and flip it (or their previous unit) for profit even despite an ETF. I've known people that do this regularly to actually pay for their cell bill! Or its the guy that wants the latest and greatest on another network. You signed a contract, so if you want to stay cutting edge then you have to pay for it.
So what are carriers supposed to do? People are quick to cry foul about ETFs then go about paying $100+ service plans. Not to say plans will get cheaper after something like this, but I'd like to see Verizon and AT&T compete with Sprints or T-Mobile's new pricing. Is this the first step? One can dream.
Don't like ETFs? Buy the phone at cost. Can't afford it? Then do some damn basic research to find out which carrier is good in your area. Anyone who gets a phone based only on features, and not on the actual usability on the carrier is a moron anyway.
11/04/09
Sounds like a sweet story, except for six months later, I found out they'd left my account active. They kept billing it, yet didn't send me a bill or paperwork of any kind, and it had gone into collection. So, about $500 they claim I owe them on a service I'd canceled, with a phone I no longer own.
Long story short, fuck Verizon. They are absolutely, 100% criminals. They will patiently wait to fuck you over at their earliest convenience and rape your wallet. #verizonearlyterminationfee
11/04/09
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11/04/09
Do you love your network so much that you can understand this new policy? #verizonearlyterminationfee
11/04/09
Remember, my friends: It is okay to love your wireless carrier, but don't love your wireless carrier. #verizonearlyterminationfee
11/04/09
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11/04/09
1st line: "Sir, I would like to offer you one of our many other smartphones with a discount if you choose to stay with us: (lackluster list follows)".
2nd line: "Did you know that AT&T's exclusivity contract on the iPhone will be over early next year? No need to leave now!"
3rd line: "OK, sir. I see you have been a long-term customer with Verizon. We are sorry to see you go. Can I offer you *anything*, maybe a foot massage, perhaps?".
OK, I exaggerated on the 3rd, but that's what it felt like!
Alright big V, now you guys really want to lock people in who jump on the Droid bandwagon? F that. I'm glad I left. And for the record, my AT&T service in Annapolis, MD is just FINE! #verizonearlyterminationfee