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http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/0...rs-porting-their-numbers-from-other-carriers/
Can someone weigh in on this? I was talking to a friend, wishing that cellphone companies would offer some sort of incentive to switch carriers. I found this just now and was wondering what anyone knew about this credit and/or any incentives for switching carriers. Since I currently have an iPhone something like this would be a boon.
EDIT: Also how does the phone number porting work. If I want to take my AT&T number with me, do I have to contact AT&T first and/or cancel my AT&T plan prior to signing up for the EVO with Sprint. I'd rather minimize downtime.
EDIT: NVM that. Found the info http://www.fcc.gov/cib/consumerfacts/numbport.html That's an easy process.
That would be nice, as I'm coming from T-mobile.
Welp, just got out of a chat with a Sprint CSA on the website. Apparently I'm elligible for the $100 port credit. I'm coming from AT&T.
That'll be nice.
I spoke to a sprint rep and was told the so called port credit was in the form of the $150 you get off the price of the phone. So the evo is 450-150 to get down to the $300 price minus the 100 mir for the final $200 for new customers.
Lindarose84 said:
I spoke to a sprint rep and was told the so called port credit was in the form of the $150 you get off the price of the phone. So the evo is 450-150 to get down to the $300 price minus the 100 mir for the final $200 for new customers.
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This rep misunderstood or lied to you. The 150$ is for anyone who signs a 2 year contract regardless of whether you come from another carrier, or are already on Sprint.
I called specifically asking about any $100 credit for porting over from T-Mobile. They told me that there WAS an incentive being offered to port over but it expired a few weeks ago. The only "credit" available is this $150 discount.
Anyone have concrete info on this?
I talked to a Sprint rep, and they said I would be elligible for it on June 4th. Either way, who cares. When you get it, throw your number in the site and see what happens!
ive been reading its only for business customers but I am definitely gonna try for it
Heres some help guys. After you port your number(s) you have 72 hours to go here:
http://sprintportcredit.com/
What doesn't make sense is the credit for one number per month. I will call when June 4th comes.
I don't buy it.
that website looks MIGHTY fishy to me!
I think they are fishing for people's cellnumbers and email addresses.
Registrant:
Deardorff Communications
887 W. Marietta St.
Atlanta, GA 30318
US
Domain Name: SPRINTPORTCREDIT.COM
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Promote your business to millions of viewers for only $1 a month
Learn how you can get an Enhanced Business Listing here for your domain name.
Learn more at http://www.NetworkSolutions.com/
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Administrative Contact, Technical Contact:
Jones, David [email protected]
Deardorff
887 W. Marietta St.
Suite T-107
Atlanta, GA 30318
US
404-881-6502
Record expires on 09-Sep-2010.
Record created on 09-Sep-2009.
Database last updated on 17-May-2010 21:31:04 EDT.
Domain servers in listed order:
DNS1.NETTICA.COM 64.94.136.11
DNS2.NETTICA.COM 64.237.45.34
droideveloper said:
that website looks MIGHTY fishy to me!
I think they are fishing for people's cellnumbers and email addresses.
Registrant:
Deardorff Communications
887 W. Marietta St.
Atlanta, GA 30318
US
Domain Name: SPRINTPORTCREDIT.COM
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Promote your business to millions of viewers for only $1 a month
Learn how you can get an Enhanced Business Listing here for your domain name.
Learn more at http://www.NetworkSolutions.com/
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Administrative Contact, Technical Contact:
Jones, David [email protected]
Deardorff
887 W. Marietta St.
Suite T-107
Atlanta, GA 30318
US
404-881-6502
Record expires on 09-Sep-2010.
Record created on 09-Sep-2009.
Database last updated on 17-May-2010 21:31:04 EDT.
Domain servers in listed order:
DNS1.NETTICA.COM 64.94.136.11
DNS2.NETTICA.COM 64.237.45.34
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Yeah I perhaps should have specified when I wanted people to weigh in. I thought it was fishy and that's what I wanted people to weigh in on. I'm sure the manager at the mobile section of best buy will know if they have something like that. If not I'll ask a Sprint Rep.
WTF so you're saying sprintportcredit.com is a phishing site? How are you able to tell who that domain is registered to? I called Sprint and even told them the website and the rep stated "Yeah go there after you port your number".
What does the scammer have to gain by going to that website and mistakenly entering your number?
Ive asked several Sprint reps in person at different stores about this and they all say the credit is for business customers only.
rdub4nd said:
Ive asked several Sprint reps in person at different stores about this and they all say the credit is for business customers only.
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It says so right on that site as well.
Well I'll call the Sprint Porting Department and demand that they give me a porting credit. They'll want my business so in the end the customer wins.
gqstatus0685 said:
Well I'll call the Sprint Porting Department and demand that they give me a porting credit. They'll want my business so in the end the customer wins.
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Just curious, why do you feel you're entitled to the credit if you dont meet the criteria for it?
Because I'm willing to port 4 numbers from AT&T to Sprint. They need the business and they will give me a credit. I work for AT&T so I know how these things work. I will also be getting a CORP discount from one of my relatives on my account who works for Bank of America. It's a 36% discount. I believe I fit the criteria.
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Because I'm willing to port 4 numbers from AT&T to Sprint. They need the business and they will give me a credit. I work for AT&T so I know how these things work. I will also be getting a CORP discount from one of my relatives on my account who works for Bank of America. It's a 36% discount. I believe I fit the criteria.
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From the sprintportcredit.com eligibility requirements:
Service credit request must be made at https://www.sprintportcredit.com within 72 hours from the port-in activation date for your Service Credit Request. Service credit is available only to eligible corporate-liable accounts. Promo requires 2-year contract agreement outside of hierarchy/special contract terms. Must port in from an active wireless line and remain active on original account number for 61 days in order to receive full service credit. You should continue paying your bill while waiting for your service credit to avoid service disruption and possible credit delay.
Credits apply to all devices that have an associated mobile number and come through the port process. Promotion excludes port ins from providers currently associated with Sprint. Excludes all Individual Liable, Seasonal Standby, and Special Government Rate Plans less than $10 (e.g., U3169, U3169H, U3169D, C1266).
Unless you're activating 4 lines in your business' name, the it would seem that you dont. But good luck to you, it never hurts to try!
EDIT: I'm not trying to be a ****, just pointing out the actual terms for this credit. If you can pull it off, more power to ya.
Didn't someone already point that website out as a phishing site? Someone stated that sprintportcredit.com wasn't an official Sprint site.
yes, but that site is the basis of this thread. Look at the first link the OP posted.
Just got off the chat line with a Dell rep and this is how the conversation went:
6:36:32 PM System You are now being connected to an agent. Thank you for using Dell Chat
6:36:32 PM System Connected with Minolette C
6:36:42 PM Minolette C Welcome to Dell US Chat! My name is Minolette C. and I will be your Dell.com Sales Chat Expert. I can be reached at [email protected] or via phone at 1-800-289-3355 ext. 7284516. How can I help you today?
6:37:11 PM chris evans Yes will the Dell Venue Pro be available for purchase Via Dell website on Nov 15th
6:38:04 PM Minolette C Hi Chris.
6:39:00 PM Minolette C let me help you with that. yes we will launch the Dell Venue Pro on Nov. 15
Wow I dont know what happened to the rest of the conversation but the rep also told me the prices.
I hope he's right.
yea i hope so to because im ready to dump this TP2 and get my hands on this magnificent WP7 device. Hope everything is fixed and this is true
937dytboi said:
Just got off the chat line with a Dell rep and this is how the conversation went:
6:36:32 PM System You are now being connected to an agent. Thank you for using Dell Chat
6:36:32 PM System Connected with Minolette C
6:36:42 PM Minolette C Welcome to Dell US Chat! My name is Minolette C. and I will be your Dell.com Sales Chat Expert. I can be reached at [email protected] or via phone at 1-800-289-3355 ext. 7284516. How can I help you today?
6:37:11 PM chris evans Yes will the Dell Venue Pro be available for purchase Via Dell website on Nov 15th
6:38:04 PM Minolette C Hi Chris.
6:39:00 PM Minolette C let me help you with that. yes we will launch the Dell Venue Pro on Nov. 15
Wow I dont know what happened to the rest of the conversation but the rep also told me the prices.
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What are the prices?
So did you get the price for the 16GB model?
Well, I just asked the same question and got this instead:
16:59:52 Iris Hazel G For the Dell Venue. we do not have any information regarding it yet.
17:00:02 Iris Hazel G I apologize for that.
So...who knows!
rep told me $499 for the 16GB model straight up no contrACT
found the complete log here:
11/12/2010 05:36:32PM Session Started with Agent (Minolette C)
11/12/2010 05:36:39PM Agent (Minolette C): "Welcome to Dell US Chat! My name is Minolette C. and I will be your Dell.com Sales Chat Expert. I can be reached at [email protected] or via phone at 1-****-****-**** ext. 7284516. How can I help you today?"
11/12/2010 05:37:10PM chris evans: "Yes will the Dell Venue Pro be available for purchase Via Dell website on Nov 15th"
11/12/2010 05:38:01PM Agent (Minolette C): "Hi Chris."
11/12/2010 05:38:55PM Agent (Minolette C): "let me help you with that. yes we will launch the Dell Venue Pro on Nov. 15."
11/12/2010 05:40:21PM chris evans: "Do you now the price on the 16GB version"
11/12/2010 05:40:46PM Agent (Minolette C): "it cost $****"
11/12/2010 05:41:31PM chris evans: "now is that with or without contract, im looking for the non contract price"
11/12/2010 05:41:54PM Agent (Minolette C): "for new T-mobile activation it cost $****, $**** activation discount"
11/12/2010 05:42:22PM Agent (Minolette C): "and for upgrade or add a line, it cost $**** , $**** activation discount"
11/12/2010 05:42:51PM chris evans: "i just want to buy the phone straight out with no 2 year agreement"
11/12/2010 05:44:10PM Agent (Minolette C): "it cost $****"
11/12/2010 05:44:41PM Agent (Minolette C): "also it is locked with T-mobile only."
11/12/2010 05:45:16PM chris evans: "Ok thank you very much I wikll purchase the 16GB version on Nov 15 as soon as its posted on Dells website. thank you very much you have been very informative and helpful"
11/12/2010 05:45:47PM Agent (Minolette C): "you're welcome Chris."
11/12/2010 05:45:55PM chris evans: "Ok im switching to T-mobile just for the Dell Venue Pro"
11/12/2010 05:46:53PM Agent (Minolette C): "i see."
11/12/2010 05:46:59PM Agent (Minolette C): "Was I able to address all of your concerns in this chat session?"
11/12/2010 05:47:47PM chris evans: "yes,"
11/12/2010 05:48:15PM Agent (Minolette C): "Thank you for the opportunity to help you today!"
11/12/2010 05:48:19PM Agent (Minolette C): "Our Chat team strives to provide the very best levels of customer service. If you have a minute, we would really appreciate your feedback on a 1 minute survey that will appear above this chat once the session ends. My manager gets all the feedback and we"
11/12/2010 05:48:34PM chris evans: "k"
11/12/2010 05:48:47PM Session Ended
I hope your agent is right! I know I'll be waiting with debit card in hand this monday!
me to, that rep seemed pretty informative none like the others I spoke with
I hope so too. I will be ordering.
If it doesn't come out by monday I'ma jump ship to HD7 or G2.
The Rep said that the Phone will be locked to T-Mobile only? Isn't this different from what other's who have already purchased the phone have experienced?
This was my conversation:
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E&A_May_P Hello Nathan ^_^
11:39:14 PM
Nathan HI, i was curious if you had a release date for the Venue Pro Windows phone 7 phone.
11:40:01 PM
E&A_May_P Oh I see. Let me check that out for you.
11:40:22 PM
Nathan Thank you.
11:41:36 PM
E&A_May_P Thank you for staying online . I'm sorry we don't have any updates yet with regards to its release date
11:42:08 PM
Nathan alright, then I guess no price has been set as well?
11:44:26 PM
E&A_May_P We don't have price for this item yet
11:44:37 PM
E&A_May_P Here's the link
11:44:41 PM
E&A_May_P E&A_May_P pushes page, http://www.dell.com/us/p/mobile-venue-pro/pd?rel=nofollow
11:45:51 PM
Nathan ok, thank you very much for your help.
11:46:32 PM
E&A_May_P You're welcome . Was I able to address all of your concerns in this chat session?
11:46:55 PM
Nathan yes you were. thanks!
11:47:07 PM
E&A_May_P Thank you for the opportunity to help you today!
doesn't look good....
jcoob said:
The Rep said that the Phone will be locked to T-Mobile only? Isn't this different from what other's who have already purchased the phone have experienced?
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Purchased mine at Microsoft store and my ATT sim works flawlessly, just had to configure the APN for data. Phone is definitely unlocked...
But it definitely won't have AT&T 3G bands...right? RIGHT?!
If it releases on the 15th, then I'm picking it up. Now I just need to decide on my next Android phone. WP7 is great, really it is, but there are a few key apps that I can't go without. Such as call/sms block and Google Voice (one that actually auto updates.) So Android will be my "daily driver" and the DVP will be my new hobby, lol. Of course I'll use it as a phone too, just not as often as Android.
I'm thinking the Samsung Nexus S if they make it have less bezel around the screen:
Sangheili said:
Purchased mine at Microsoft store and my ATT sim works flawlessly, just had to configure the APN for data. Phone is definitely unlocked...
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Wait a minute... So the DVP is FULLY functional 3G and all on ATT?
This is the result of my probing at Dell today...
11/12/2010 10:49:32AM Agent (Nina Karla B): "Welcome to Dell US Chat! My name is Nina and I will be your Dell.com Sales Chat Expert. I can be reached at [email protected] or via phone at 1-****-****-**** ext. 7284516. How can I help you today?"
11/12/2010 10:50:12AM Agent (Nina Karla B): "Hi Jon"
11/12/2010 10:50:34AM JonWoods: "I love Dell... I've had several of their desktop and laptops... I have been literally drooling over your Venue Pro phone for a LONG time."
11/12/2010 10:50:44AM JonWoods: "I know that it's not available on ATT"
11/12/2010 10:50:56AM JonWoods: "is this something that might change within a year?"
11/12/2010 10:51:30AM Agent (Nina Karla B): "I'll be glad to assist you on that."
11/12/2010 10:52:20AM JonWoods: "I know that right now the band support will allow for voice and limited data on the ATT network because it has the **** band on the phone"
11/12/2010 10:52:46AM JonWoods: "are there any plans to at some point include the **** band for full ATT support?"
11/12/2010 10:53:18AM Agent (Nina Karla B): "Regarding the Venue pro this was locked to t mobile as of now"
11/12/2010 10:53:48AM Agent (Nina Karla B): "We are not updated when will it be out in the market , or when will be the period they are going to release a plan with at&t"
11/12/2010 10:54:15AM Agent (Nina Karla B): "my apologies for that, but I suggest that you check our link from time to time"
11/12/2010 10:54:25AM JonWoods: "so they are planning to release with ATT at some point?"
11/12/2010 10:55:14AM Agent (Nina Karla B): "Not at this point Jon,"
11/12/2010 10:56:10AM Agent (Nina Karla B): "They are not giving any information that they will be releasing plans with at&t"
11/12/2010 10:57:24AM JonWoods: "I know that at this point they're not going to release with ATT, but you're saying that right now, Dell has no intention of ever releasing the Dell Venue Pro for ATT?"
11/12/2010 10:58:08AM JonWoods: "'Cause I'd wait months to get this phone, but if it's NEVER coming, then I'll go and buy something else"
11/12/2010 10:58:43AM Agent (Nina Karla B): "I am sorry but we are not updated when or if they will open the Venue pro with at &t Jon"
11/12/2010 11:00:22AM JonWoods: "Is there anyone that you can contact higher up inthe company and ask and then email me back when they respond? Cause you seem to be saying that they're not going to do it but then you leave a window open that it might happen..."
11/12/2010 11:03:33AM Agent (Nina Karla B): "I understand the situation Jon, but as of now, we are not updated if they are going to release a plan with it, but for the meantime the said cellphone will be only open to T mobile users, JOn, but here is what I can do for you is to informthis matter with"
them
11/12/2010 11:05:23AM JonWoods: "That would be great... I don't care if it is offered with a plan... I think that this is the best WM7 phone out there and I would buy it without a contract directlly from Dell, I just want to be sure that it has full ATT support before I do."
11/12/2010 11:05:53AM Agent (Nina Karla B): "I agree as well=)"
11/12/2010 11:06:00AM Agent (Nina Karla B): "Would there be anything else that I may assist you for today?"
11/12/2010 11:06:22AM JonWoods: "nope"
11/12/2010 11:06:23AM JonWoods: "thanks"
kapanak said:
But it definitely won't have AT&T 3G bands...right? RIGHT?!
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Mine does not work on ATT 3G.
Since there seems to be some confusion,
I purchased my Dell Venue Pro at a Microsoft Store on a tmobile contract (which I will be canceling next week), that required no unlock code or any process other then inserting the ATT SIM and configuring the ATT WAP APN settings.
As above, I do not have access to 3G networks, just EDGE/Voice.
I believe this is probably my first post. My first smart phone was a blackberry curve, then I got a Samsung Moment (horrible phone, but I came to love the android platform), then I got an HTC Evo. This has been the best phone I have ever experienced. I have rooted both android phones and have frequented SDX, android forums and here, I don't believe I have ever posted on any because I haven't had any problems that I couldn't figure out by reading more nor do I feel I have had any information that could have substantially helped anyone. I had recently read (I believe it may have been here but I couldn't find the thread) that if you had a upgrade available but didn't use it by April first and didn't qualify for Gold Premier then it would disappear, I couldn't believe it but had to check for myself, this is my transcript which I then called customer service to verify.
Your session ID for this incident is 2070848.
Time Details
01/31/2011 09:09:14AM Session Started with Agent (Chris C)
01/31/2011 09:09:14AM System: "Thank you for contacting Sprint. My name is Chris C."
01/31/2011 09:09:14AM Redacted: "I want to know how many years I have been with Sprint and if I will be upgraded to the Gold Premier when it rolls out"
01/31/2011 09:09:49AM Agent (Chris C): "I am happy to help you. Please hold a moment while I access your account."
01/31/2011 09:09:57AM Redacted: "Thank you"
01/31/2011 09:11:56AM Agent (Chris C): "The commencement date of the account is 12/13/2006. Everything Data Share 1500 plan is activate on the account. From April 01, 2011 we offer Everything Data Share 3000 gold plan. Your Premier line will become eligible for upgrade in every 12 month."
01/31/2011 09:13:14AM Redacted: "so my current plan does not make me eligable for the Gold Premier is that correct?"
01/31/2011 09:13:41AM Agent (Chris C): "Effective 4/1/11, Sprint Premier Program is being updated to offer two levels of benefits, Sprint Premier Gold and Sprint Premier Silver, based on your MRC and tenure."
01/31/2011 09:13:54AM Agent (Chris C): "To be Sprint Premier Gold, you must have at least 6 months tenure and meet the following qualifications:
Individual plans with a 3 month average MRC of at least $89.99 or
Shared plans with a 3 month average MRC of at least $169.99 or
Tenure of 10+ year"
  s with Sprint Wireless
Good standing
01/31/2011 09:14:55AM Redacted: "so my next question is that I currently have a $150 rebate available on my main line if I don't use that by April 1st will it disappear?"
01/31/2011 09:15:47AM Agent (Chris C): "Yes."
01/31/2011 09:17:11AM Redacted: "so sprint is going to take away a rebate I currently have available? if that is the case I will be switching carriers as that is a horrible way to treat long time customers"
01/31/2011 09:19:11AM Agent (Chris C): "I apologize for the inconvenience. However, you can use the upgrade eligibility of the phone to before April 01, 2011."
01/31/2011 09:20:55AM Redacted: "but I currently have an Evo and sprint does not have a better phone than that. I have been waiting for sprint to come out with a better phone than the evo to upgrade but since it has not even been announced yet I doubt it will happen before April 1st"
01/31/2011 09:24:20AM Agent (Chris C): "Letters sent Jan 21 to Premier account regarding program update to S|P Gold and S|P Silver. If no changes made to this account after 1/1/11, it will be S|P Silver effective 4/1/11 and receive all Premier benefits except annual upgrade. Refer to your Premi"
  er resources for Gold/Silver benefits. You may go to Sprint for more details.
01/31/2011 09:26:18AM Redacted: "but that doesn't explain taking away a rebate that is currently available to me, that is just bad business"
01/31/2011 09:27:28AM Agent (Chris C): "Sprint Premier Gold customers receive all the current benefits of Premier, including annual upgrades on 1 line per qualifying plan (or 10+ years service). All other lines on a Premier account currently are upgrade eligible every 22 months under Sprint's N"
  ew for You Program.
01/31/2011 09:28:18AM Session Ended
Sounds about right. A sprint rep said if you call in to retentions after it takes affect they will add it back to your account (just once though)
i am a little confused...
I thought that we still have at least 1 yr to use the benefit.
I thought it wound only affect the new accounts.
this sucks.
Has anyone received this new premier terms letter yet? Nothing here..
gpz1100 said:
Has anyone received this new premier terms letter yet? Nothing here..
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nope... haha sent out the 21st my a%$
gpz1100 said:
Has anyone received this new premier terms letter yet? Nothing here..
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Nothing my way either ...
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thats like a big kick in the but for sprint i wonder if there going to lose people for that
Just call after nothing you can do about something that hasn't taken effect yet
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gpz1100 said:
Has anyone received this new premier terms letter yet? Nothing here..
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Did not get a letter either, but this was on the S/P location online:
You deserve to be recognized--and rewarded. It's how we choose to say "thank you."
As a Sprint Premier customer, you get unique perks you won't find anywhere else. From free gifts and discounts to the courtesy of a heads-up on new products and services, you get special treatment at no extra charge.
Check out the links on the left to see what's available to you.
Important updates beginning April 1
We want to keep you in the loop. Please note that, beginning April 1, we'll be updating our Sprint Premier rewards program to offer two levels of benefits: S|P Gold and S|P Silver. Learn more about program eligibility and details. http://premier.sprint.com/premierupdate/index.php
I know what the changes are already - it's been plastered all over the internet for the last 2+ weeks. Things become more concrete when they're in writing, and more so after 4/1. We'll all be testing out these retention theories
gpz1100 said:
I know what the changes are already - it's been plastered all over the internet for the last 2+ weeks. Things become more concrete when they're in writing, and more so after 4/1. We'll all be testing out these retention theories
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+1
While I was online checking things out, a 'chat' rep came on and wanted to know if he could help....LOL! His first question...."Are you currently a Sprint Customer?" Wanted to just click the little X, but played with him for a little bit....glad I didn't really need any information.
Nothing here either.
no letter here
No letter for me either.
Sent from my hand.
aimbdd said:
Sounds about right. A sprint rep said if you call in to retentions after it takes affect they will add it back to your account (just once though)
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Nope, I talked to retentions, and the "hidden" corporate number. There is nothing they can do about this. This change came from the powers that be above everyone, and NO rep has the power to change this.
Has anyone received this new premier terms letter yet? Nothing here..
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Not here either....
sitlet said:
Nope, I talked to retentions, and the "hidden" corporate number. There is nothing they can do about this. This change came from the powers that be above everyone, and NO rep has the power to change this.
Not here either....
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Wow thats bogus business. Talk about bait and switch.
I'm just hoping sprint comes out with an android phone I can't live without before april first or I will start looking at other carriers.
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This is hopefully going to hurt Sprint a bit.
My wife and I activated our EVOs on 30 Dec and it was exactly this perk that tipped the scales for me. I love getting new phones and the chance to upgrade every year was a HUGE incentive to me. Now I will ride out this contract and be a free agent again. A free agent that will still feel rather scorned by this move.
I hope that Sprint has some execs that drop by this board every once in a while so that they can see how much of a bad taste this is going to leave in the mouths of the customers that they claim to adore.
This is what I had been saying but was told I was lying...
Glad to see people are learning this for themselves.
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Wow! This is ridiculous...
I've contacted Sprint and plan to travel my way up the corporate ladder until I can express my concerns to someone who actually cares. This is a very bad business move for Sprint and will likely lead to me switching carriers.
Perhaps, if we can round up enough people, if we all express our concerns in regards to this change Sprint may consider revising this change. You never know... It's worth a shot.
Just found this: http://www.samsung.com/uk/galaxys/promotion.html
"The Samsung Galaxy S is the ultimate
mobile experience and is now available
with a free films and games package
worth £50. The stunning clarity found on
the 4" Hyper Definition Super AMOLED
screen, ensures that films and games
deliver amazing impact with each and
every viewing. This great offer starts 1st
February 2011 and finishes 31st March
2011, and comprises of 6 games and
3 movies that need to be completely
redeemed by 30th April 2011 - so don't
miss out! Simply register your details,
including your IMEI number, and then
follow the simple steps provided by email"
Tried filling in the form, but the date keeps telling me it's wrong! Must be for people who buy between these dates only
From the T&Cs:
2. This promotion is valid from 1st February 2011 to 31st March 2011 (inclusive) ("Promotion Period"). This promotion is only available to UK and Ireland residents with a valid email address and internet access who are aged 18 or over and who have purchased a New Samsung Galaxy S from a retailer based in the UK or Ireland during the Promotion Period and who meet and comply with these terms and conditions ("Qualifying Person" or "You").
3. A Qualifying Person can apply for free vouchers worth up to the total value of £50 (€60.00 in Ireland) comprising of : 3 x Movie downloads from Samsung Movies http://movies.uk.samsungmobile.com (worth £32.97/€39.61) 6 x HD game downloads from Gameloft www.gameloft.co.uk (worth £18.00/€21.62) ("Galaxy S Film & Game Package").
4. The Galaxy S Film & Game Package comprises vouchers provided by Samsung and a third party. Your access to and use of any vouchers in the Galaxy S Film & Game Package is subject always to the terms and conditions of the relevant voucher provider. These terms and conditions can be found at the following websites: www.gameloft.co.uk and http://movies.uk.samsungmobile.com. You can only redeem the vouchers against subsequent purchases from the voucher providers.
5. To apply for your Galaxy S Film & Game Package, please visit http://www.samsung.com/uk/galaxys.This website will ask you to enter information including your Galaxy S unique IMEI code (see website for details of how to find this code), your full name and email address, date of purchase, where you purchased the Galaxy S and other details from your till receipt. You will not be entitled to receive the Galaxy S Film & Game Package unless you enter all of this information. It is your responsibility to ensure that the details are correct.
6. Once we have verified your entry and confirmed that it meets the criteria required to receive a Galaxy S Film & Game Package your unique voucher codes will be generated and sent to your email address. Once you access the voucher codes you will be able to download the content from the relevant website http://www.samsung.com/uk/galaxys.
7. You must redeem your vouchers by midnight on 30th April 2011 otherwise they will automatically expire.
quaker5567 said:
From the T&Cs:
2. This promotion is valid from 1st February 2011 to 31st March 2011 (inclusive) ("Promotion Period"). This promotion is only available to UK and Ireland residents with a valid email address and internet access who are aged 18 or over and who have purchased a New Samsung Galaxy S from a retailer based in the UK or Ireland during the Promotion Period and who meet and comply with these terms and conditions ("Qualifying Person" or "You").
3. A Qualifying Person can apply for free vouchers worth up to the total value of £50 (€60.00 in Ireland) comprising of : 3 x Movie downloads from Samsung Movies http://movies.uk.samsungmobile.com (worth £32.97/€39.61) 6 x HD game downloads from Gameloft www.gameloft.co.uk (worth £18.00/€21.62) ("Galaxy S Film & Game Package").
4. The Galaxy S Film & Game Package comprises vouchers provided by Samsung and a third party. Your access to and use of any vouchers in the Galaxy S Film & Game Package is subject always to the terms and conditions of the relevant voucher provider. These terms and conditions can be found at the following websites: www.gameloft.co.uk and http://movies.uk.samsungmobile.com. You can only redeem the vouchers against subsequent purchases from the voucher providers.
5. To apply for your Galaxy S Film & Game Package, please visit http://www.samsung.com/uk/galaxys.This website will ask you to enter information including your Galaxy S unique IMEI code (see website for details of how to find this code), your full name and email address, date of purchase, where you purchased the Galaxy S and other details from your till receipt. You will not be entitled to receive the Galaxy S Film & Game Package unless you enter all of this information. It is your responsibility to ensure that the details are correct.
6. Once we have verified your entry and confirmed that it meets the criteria required to receive a Galaxy S Film & Game Package your unique voucher codes will be generated and sent to your email address. Once you access the voucher codes you will be able to download the content from the relevant website http://www.samsung.com/uk/galaxys.
7. You must redeem your vouchers by midnight on 30th April 2011 otherwise they will automatically expire.
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DOH!! Really am having a blond day today!
Reckon they should have made it clearer on the first page though.. for stupid folk like what I is!
for this i think you have to buy a new galaxy s it should be for everybody whos bought a galaxys will all the trouble weve put up with
i ordered my galaxy s on 03/03/2011 and recieved it on 07/03/2011 and i am having the same problem. i emailed them but they havent got back to me yet
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You have been connected to ~Nicole B.
joshua i: future question
joshua : hi nicole
~Nicole B: Welcome to T-Mobile Chat service .Hi Joshua. My name is Nicole and for your reference my rep ID is 13-20116. First, please allow me one moment to review the information you have provided.
~Nicole B: How may I assist you?
joshua : i have 2 question
joshua : i have 2 general questions
~Nicole B: Okay.
joshua : 1. with t-mobile u.k. dropping their data plans to 500mb/month, is t-mobile u.s. going to follow suit
~Nicole B: Thank you for your patience. I certainly can help you with your concern.
~Nicole B: I will advise T-mobile U.K. and T-mobile US operate separately.
~Nicole B: Our plans and services are based on the needs of US customers and not UK customers needs.
joshua : and 2. with the introduction of more 4g [hspa+] phones and android having an official hulu app, will there be, say, 10gig or more data plans offered over the plans that already exist?
~Nicole B: You may review our plans and services on line to see any new plans.
joshua : does t-mobile not inform you of any of this type of information?
~Nicole B: I will advise that I am not able to discuss our marketing or promotions that we will offer in the future or if we will offer them in the future.
joshua : p.s. i'd love to monitor t-mobile's website of any of these changes but i am currently throttled so hard that my browser simply will not load the page
joshua : and this is carrying over from my last billing cycle.
~Nicole B: I understand that we offer 5GB limit currently,.
~Nicole B: The web is a per month charge with 5GB limit per month.
~Nicole B: Are you monitoring your usage online or via your phone?
joshua : i just found out about that feature through my account or 3g watchdog, but it was too late.
~Nicole B: You may chanage your browser online at T-mobile to via different screens, we suggest Firefox or Google chrome.
joshua : it never was an issue until i had flash capability on my phone and was capped
joshua : i prefer skyfire
~Nicole B: Okay.
joshua : now can you guys do me one favor
joshua : can i get an email or any type of written confirmation that my throttle will be lifted and my data will be reset when i take this month out of suspension and continue my service?
joshua : ive been on a flex plan and was throttled twice before since i bought my vibrant.
joshua : but both times, i paid my bill a week late
~Nicole B: I will advise that your data will be throttled when you reach the 5GB
joshua : but my data was still reset on the first day of the next billing cycle no matter what
~Nicole B: When you start a new bill cycle, which would be the 20th of each month. Then your data will start over.
joshua : not this month
joshua : so i let my account go into suspension until i resolve the issue
~Nicole B: Once your bil lhas been taken care of everything will restore.
joshua : can i get a confirmation email of exactly that.
joshua : [no trying to be a jerk, i promise]
joshua : not*
~Nicole B: I will advise we do not send out confirmation emails or written communciation,
joshua : boooooooo nicole
~Nicole B: Once your bill has been taken care of your data and minutes will be reset.
~Nicole B: Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
joshua : pinky swear on it.
joshua : if i can't get any written proof. just a silly little "i pinky swear" will suffice
~Nicole B: Once your bill has been taken care of your data and minutes will be reset.
joshua : oh wait. nevermind. i didn't notice the option to print out this conversation. that's all i need
~Nicole B: Okay.
joshua : if [by any chance per se] that my data is not reset, i can show this
joshua : thank you for your help nicole. and i'm sorry if you felt i pestered you at all
~Nicole /b/: I will advise that Flex pay customer care over the phone can assist you, via chat we are not able to.
~Nicole B: You are very welcome.
joshua : i've dealt with that before
~Nicole B: FlexPay Customer Care can be reached by dialing 611 from your handset or 1-800-937-8997 from another phone. Via chat we can assist with any coverage questions, equipment troubleshooting or basic account maintenance.
joshua : no thank you. they don't really help, unless i actually get someone who knows really what they are talking about
joshua : which is a 1 in 50 chance
~Nicole B: I am sorry you feel they are not able to assist.
joshua : off topic. again, thank you for your help. i will pay my bill promply
~Nicole B: Okay.
joshua : promptly
~Nicole B: Thank you for contacting T-Mobile Chat. Have a great week Joshua.
joshua : have a good day
~Nicole B: Thank you.
lol...thanks for the entertainment...but i think this should be in xda general section?
i posted in vibrant general only because i'm active in throttling threads concerning the vibrant.
i can't believe she wouldn't ePinkySwear me on it
shehrammajid said:
lol...thanks for the entertainment...but i think this should be in xda general section?
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I will advise that you should pay your bill
predictable but funny
Online chat support is the worst and most useless type of support
ipetloudog said:
i posted in vibrant general only because i'm active in throttling threads concerning the vibrant.
i can't believe she wouldn't ePinkySwear me on it
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Did you see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=953701 ??
i posted in there a few times.
BruceElliott said:
Did you see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=953701 ??
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BruceElliott said:
Did you see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=953701 ??
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Bruce, no offense, your replies are so long I hit the 5 GB cap on my account reading that xda thread, infact I had to stop reading before my phone melted.
In all seriousness, some of your replies are like reading what a robot might write, you correct people constantly on a technical basis where they've most likely just mispoke. One example explaining that t-mobile doesn't make devices when someone mentioned no tmo devices will see over 3g or something to that effect..... I think everyone understood what you painstakingly explained.
I can appreciate the scientific like accuracy at which you are disecting posts, its comes off as... a little like mini nerd rages imo. Just offering some feedback.
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some of your replies were kinda childish, and i do not see why you need to post the rep-id too
Hmmmm... Quick question, how did her name go from "Nicole B" to "Nicole /b/" ??
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lulz
Graph.Two said:
Hmmmm... Quick question, how did her name go from "Nicole B" to "Nicole /b/" ??
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