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i want to end my contract with att but i dont want to pay 175 dollars is there a fool proof way to get out of my contract?

Actually I have a question here, too.
I'm eligible for upgrade next January. Does that mean I can get out of the contract by that time or do I still need to serve the full 2 years in their prison?

Are you on unlimited data? You could try to use an enormous amout of data... I don't know if this will work though, I have seen people's bill who have used 15-20gb's with no notice...
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If you are on a data plan that does not include a monthly megabyte allowance and additional data usage rates, the parties agree that AT&T has the right to impose additional charges if you use more than 5 GB in a month. Prior to the imposition of any additional charges, AT&T shall provide you with notice and you shall have the right to terminate your service.
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That's one reason I'm not hesitating on my data usage... I'm probably going to hit 10-12gb's this month and I don't tether at all, I wonder what I would use if I started tethering
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dudekiller said:
i want to end my contract with att but i dont want to pay 175 dollars is there a fool proof way to get out of my contract?
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die
works every time

i would imagine that the tiered data plan would have been a great loophole

Orangeandblue302 said:
i would imagine that the tiered data plan would have been a great loophole
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what do you mean by this?

hbkmog said:
Actually I have a question here, too.
I'm eligible for upgrade next January. Does that mean I can get out of the contract by that time or do I still need to serve the full 2 years in their prison?
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No, having an upgrade doesnt mean you're out of contract. Unless your two years are up, you will still get an ETF. But at least its prorated.

dudekiller said:
i want to end my contract with att but i dont want to pay 175 dollars is there a fool proof way to get out of my contract?
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I have heard that if you tell them you are leaving the country they will let you out of your contract without paying the ETF. Maybe tell them you or your family got a job in Europe or something.

you signed a contract, how about you honor it or pay the ETF like you said you would?

Sometimes I have heard that if you are moving to a new cellular company, you can convince them to pay the fee for you if you sign onto one of their contracts. Going from one contract to another, but if you wanted to switch to Verizon you might be able to get them to pay it for you.
(Notice: I have never done this nor know anyone who has tried it. I read it was possible online so results will vary. Also depends on who you are dealing with I assume)

d00mz said:
you signed a contract, how about you honor it or pay the ETF like you said you would?
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i didnt sign it my parents did i want my own contract im moving to tmobile so if anyones in the oc and wants to trade a att nexus for a tmobile one give me a call 714 900 3930
(if i can get out of the deal)

sprint dropping $10 4g fee?

awesome!
http://www.phonenews.com/sprint-nixing-10-premium-data-fee-15767/
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Still showing up on my account maybe next billing cycle. I don't know whether it's a good thing or a bad thing. lol

Interesting... i'll have some information for you guys when I go back to work tomorrow.

EDIT; If you hit "Analyze my plan" it shows up in there. It's just not listed on the login page anymore.

illwafer said:
awesome!
http://www.phonenews.com/sprint-nixing-10-premium-data-fee-15767/
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You might wanna read some....its still there just a software glitch
Sent from my HTC EVO

swaze said:
You might wanna read some....its still there just a software glitch
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i've read some.
there are a lot of theories on why it is gone, but if you have solid proof please post.
thanks.

illwafer said:
i've read some.
there are a lot of theories on why it is gone, but if you have solid proof please post.
thanks.
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Proof was posted. It shows up in a different place but its still there.
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Holy crap it's gone from mine too!
/sarcasm
From what I understand it's just a glitch. Why would they remove the 4G phones only and not the 3G phones? If anything it would be the other way around.

If thats the case they shouldn't be able to charge us for the new 3G 10.00 until contract expire or upgrade renew.
If they try it will be breach of contract adding additional cost thus many will be waving bye bye without paying early termination fee.

swaze said:
Proof was posted. It shows up in a different place but its still there.
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you're right.

its still on my bill :/
wow, looks like gameloft snuck an another charge on me. for something that shouldbe been free (buy one get one free special)
im done buying games from those clowns.

This would be great as I havent used 4G the entire year i`ve had my phone!

actually they're adding the fee to everyone.
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2011/01/18/sprint-add-fee-smartphone-data-plans/

It does indeed show up on analyze my plan. However, it's unclear if that's showing the old information or new. My statement cuts in a few days, and by the 19th of the month, the new bill is usually viewable. I'll report back.

The $10 fee still shows up for me if I analyze my plan. They must have just taken it off the front account page so it doesnt slap us in the face everytime we go to pay our bills lol

shagav said:
The $10 fee still shows up for me if I analyze my plan. They must have just taken it off the front account page so it doesnt slap us in the face everytime we go to pay our bills lol
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I agree with this!
Sent from my Evo while i should be working

Just got the most recent bill. $10 still on there even though it's not in the sprint.com summary page.
Someone probably commented out a line or two of code..

Being a sprint employee, i can assure you guys that the 10.00 "Premium data(this is the real name for it") feature is not going anywhere. 4g or not, it is here to stay. if you upgrade or swap to a phone that requires a data plan, its game over. The only people that it is waived for are large corporate accounts. individual liable customers (that's you guys) will have to pay it. It is either this, or cap your data...

Yup it appears the way but they said that all smarphones were going to lay for it so probably that's y, I ma wait another 10 days to see my new bill and see what's up
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well...this got me a bit excited for nothing :/

Going to buy 2 new epics

I'm going to buy 2 new epics from best buy on august first (when my dad's contract ends) for my parents.is there any way to dodge the 10 dollar monthly fee because I simply can't afford raising my bills by 20 dollars a month.
So does anybody have advice for me?
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No there is no way. Its a charge for all smartphones now not just 4g phone. From what I've read

silver03wrx said:
No there is no way. Its a charge for all smartphones now not just 4g phone. From what I've read
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Yep. Started as a 4g fee (basically) and then everyone that had to pay it got all pissy that they were paying it while non 4g phones weren't so Sprint was like
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and made all smartphone owners pay the fee.

Lol haha. Very well put

Could always buy one off teh streets then activate it? try sum shhhh methods? =P

Shoulon said:
Could always buy one off teh streets then activate it? try sum shhhh methods? =P
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im pretty sure the charge is automatically added to any account a smartphone is activated on.
so no sneaking past it.

Shoulon said:
Could always buy one off teh streets then activate it? try sum shhhh methods? =P
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No, and XDA doesn't condone discussion of things like that even if there were.

Magic Oreo said:
im pretty sure the charge is automatically added to any account a smartphone is activated on.
so no sneaking past it.
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Correct, even if its an old phone that you already had that is now in that category, like the instinct, they charge you.
Sent from my perfect epic

I've got two HTC Heros, LG Optimus S, and Samsung epic on my lines yet the fee only applies to the Epic. I think Sprint will charge $10 /month when I upgrade the other lines?

If the lines were already active on the phone when the fee was introduced, that line is not charged. But if you switched to a "dumbphone" then switched back to the same smartphone, you'd be charged.
Sent from my perfect epic

haha, we're talking about an extra $40 a month (or $30, excluding my line already paying more.) I still love Sprint, but they're becoming expensive now...

Overstew said:
haha, we're talking about an extra $40 a month (or $30, excluding my line already paying more.) I still love Sprint, but they're becoming expensive now...
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Compared to the competition (not to mention the lack of unlimited data plans on any other network) it's really not that expensive.

063_XOBX said:
Compared to the competition (not to mention the lack of unlimited data plans on any other network) it's really not that expensive.
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I know Sprint's still the cheapest and I'm not looking at any alternatives. I was just pointing out a $40 monthly increase is kind of big.

Shoulon said:
Could always buy one off teh streets then activate it? try sum shhhh methods? =P
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Did that in December. Recognizes it upon activation & dings you anyway.
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Yes definately the cheapest

gtuansdiamm said:
...So does anybody have advice for me?...
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This has peaked my curiosity:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=891077
Having two Epics on my account, I could save over $50/month. (I'd have to terminate my contract, and then buy the new phone from the other company - but i'm guessing in a few months I'd start saving $)

I read on some other fourm that someguy was able tp cpnvince the clerck to waive the fee for a year
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10 dollar premium data fee IS for 4g???

i just got 2 new phones on amazon wireless. i thought yall would find this humorous...
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Looks like Amazon needs to update their web pages.

Dang, the evo 3d is free on amazon (with 2 year) agreement? Wish it woulda been a month ago.
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steveo314 said:
Dang, the evo 3d is free on amazon (with 2 year) agreement? Wish it woulda been a month ago.
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all phones on amazon are .01 cent till the 28th of november.
http://wireless.amazon.com/f/pennypincher
i just upgraded my sister in law to evo 3d.
added a line for my bro too on witch i got a second 3vo, but will give it to my wife instead and give him her o.g. evo4g. she cant have an older phone than her sister or it would be the end of the fricken world.

Hmm.. Can i pay sprint 200 etf and buy epic touch for 1cent with new contract?

mtwow789 said:
Hmm.. Can i pay sprint 200 etf and buy epic touch for 1cent with new contract?
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I believe there is a 45 day waiting period to be considered as new.
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Darn, that sux... I am going gsm for sure next time..
This esn thing makes me iffy about dealing with non official stores

mtwow789 said:
Darn, that sux... I am going gsm for sure next time..
This esn thing makes me iffy about dealing with non official stores
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As long as it is from reputable store (ie Best Buy, Walmart, Radioshack, Amazon, ect) you've not nothing to worry about regarding the ESN. Its only when you buy it from some guy on Craigslist or Ebay or something.

Yeah i know. But those reputable stores sell only new phones. Im okay buying used phone thats affordable. Its just that I have to risk when dealing in ebay/craiglists. If it was gsm, i wouldnt have to risk on getting a phone that wont activate. I think gsm phones worth more than cdma phones in ebay too.

mtwow789 said:
Yeah i know. But those reputable stores sell only new phones. Im okay buying used phone thats affordable. Its just that I have to risk when dealing in ebay/craiglists. If it was gsm, i wouldnt have to risk on getting a phone that wont activate. I think gsm phones worth more than cdma phones in ebay too.
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Oh, I thought you meant "Sprint store" by official store.
You can check http://www.checkesnfree.com/ if you want. Or if you find somebody on craigslist you can have them meet you at a Sprint store and have them activate it before you give him your money.

dtugg said:
Oh, I thought you meant "Sprint store" by official store.
You can check http://www.checkesnfree.com/ if you want. Or if you find somebody on craigslist you can have them meet you at a Sprint store and have them activate it before you give him your money.
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CAUTION: The guy who wanted to buy my previous Epic used that website and it kept saying my ESN wasn't clean/clear. I offered to activate it at a Sprint store with him but he refused to travel half a mile (he's a Cricket ESN "repairman"). It was sold next day to a lady who activate it just fine.
Moral of the story is to always call Sprint or meet in store. The only concern after that is getting robbed and/or shanked D:

lol thats such crap. especially with the lack of prolific 4g markets...
telecom companies get away with murder

AT&T HTC ONE X $49.99 radioshack upgrade!

this is the lowest I've seen so far for this phone, get it while it last! You need to be eligible for an upgrade and I think you have to upgrade a family primary line, so there are still some limitations.
http://radioshackwireless.com/

NguyenHuu said:
this is the lowest I've seen so far for this phone, get it while it last! You need to be eligible for an upgrade and I think you have to upgrade a family primary line, so there are still some limitations.
http://radioshackwireless.com/
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Typo mabey because i don't see it and only find it for $150
Edit: nevermind you have to be primary on family data plan with upgrade to get deal
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leezrd said:
Typo mabey because i don't see it and only find it for $150
Edit: nevermind you have to be primary on family data plan with upgrade to get deal
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yeah that's what i said lol. i just preordered me, 49.99 no tax, no shipping. i read around that some people getting their devices earlier than may 6, i hope that's true.

I was just browsing the site an hour ago it was 149?
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I camt wait till verizon gets its version! Maybe someday. But 4 now..... Im already on the next best thing, my htc rezound with sense 4.0!!!!
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click on primary line and sho nuff 49.99 to bad thats not the one i have due for upgrade

darn have 2 upgrades but not on primary

Screwed
I bought the phone from by phone to ensure that i will keep my unlimited data plan.
The Salesman (It is a salesman and i believed him !!!) told me that i will keep my plan.
I received the bill from email and i see that my plan was retrograde to 300Mb for $20.
Call them back and they say sorry, we love you, the sky is blue with a lot of sun and birds, it was a miscommunication.
Is there a way to get back after receive the phone the grandfathered unlimited data plan ? or I need to cancel my order
$50 for that phone instead of 200
Thanks Guys

When buying online like amazon or radio shack you have to one call and don't do the computer order method. And 2 call att and get a good rep and let him know your buying online which requires a plan change but want to keep your unlimited data. And a good rep will mark your account so once you get the phone you can call and restore you unlimited data.
I don't screw around with that crap the extra money compared to the headache of dealing with countless idiot reps etc..
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Thanks
I will call ATT Rep

ill let my dad know about this deal...he needs a new phone lol

IDK if this still works. I tried it, selected family primary line, and still $149.99

p00kienrayray said:
IDK if this still works. I tried it, selected family primary line, and still $149.99
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Died the same day, in fact the button was greyed out for the last few days...