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My friend current has tmobile flexplay with a cliq:
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So they want to know if they can upgrade to the Nexus or will they have to get a new plan.I let them play with mines and now they want one too.Any help is appreciated.
tell them to call T-mobile and ask
most likely no discount
I'm making a lot of guesses, because I don't have all the needed information.
But with that in mind, they would most likely not be eligible for upgrade pricing. and here is why I say that.
The Cliq is not even a year old, they most likely signed a 2 year contract for the cheapest pricing on a phone. That means that it is 22 months from when they got the phone until they are eligible for a full discount again. It has not been long enough for them to get a discount again. Even a one year contract has to be 11 months before another discount.
If they are on Flex Pay Monthly they are never eligible for a discounted phone because their account is month to month.
The only way that they would be eligible for an upgrade is if they signed a two year contract for a phone at least 22 months ago, and then paid full price to buy their Cliq and added the android data service. Not likely but possible.
...that is if you want phone now. I emailed Cust. Care about possibly getting at least the MIR, they said no to that as well. I jsut upgraded and used my upgrade in Nov 09 to get the Hero. Here is their email response to me:
This handset will launch on June 04, 2010. The line 2125551212 is
currently not eligible for any handset rebate and will become eligible
for $150.00 handset rebate as early handset upgrade eligibility in
November 2010. As this line is already getting the early handset upgrade
eligibility, so it is not possible to offer any additional credit for
the purchase of new handset.
Please wait till November 2010 to get a new handset at the online price.
I apologize for the inconvenience caused due to this.
were you expecting any different?
New and exciting!
TheBiles said:
New and exciting!
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disconect the line pay the etf and get a new line
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were you expecting any different?
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I wanted to at least get the $100 mail in rebate but I don't even qualify for that.
With Sprint's ETf, if you cancel after 30 days and pay teh termination feed, do you have to return the phone?
unknown_owner said:
I wanted to at least get the $100 mail in rebate but I don't even qualify for that.
With Sprint's ETf, if you cancel after 30 days and pay teh termination feed, do you have to return the phone?
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not if you pay the ETF
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I wanted to at least get the $100 mail in rebate but I don't even qualify for that.
With Sprint's ETf, if you cancel after 30 days and pay teh termination feed, do you have to return the phone?
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Of course not!
however, I think they will charge you the prorated usage for the line.... would probably amount to about the same price still
hmm posted their cell phone number
I have a question about the upgrade... my wife wants the Evo as well but she cant get it via upgrade till Nov. Can somebody who knows the system pm me? I have an idea to get it early.
I thought they would give you the rebate if you renewed your 2 year contract?
I still have my hero. My yearly upgrade was last October, so it's been a year and a half since my yearly upgrade was due.
My 2 year contract is up this coming October. I know I will lose my upgrade on 4/1 (I could have upgraded since last October).
Question for you guys:
Would you guys buy an Evo now and sell it so that you can get something for your yearly upgrade? That would extend my contract for 2 more years and I will still want a new phone in the near future...
OR: would you just wait and try to work out something with Sprint? Would they even budge?
Im thinking, around June (when these new phones are more than likely to be released), my yearly upgrade will only be 4 months away and I can pay $40.00 to get out of my contract early.
Do you guys think Spring would try and work with me?
What should I do?
Thanks.
Sprint is a little flexible, but I don't think they would be on this matter. Sprint is a service that will trap you up in its contract.
I'd get the EVO.
Damn...
I hope Im not stuck because rumors are swirling about the Evo 3D being announced soon... : - \
Evo 3d??? Wtf...lol
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Yep...
http://m.engadget.com/default/artic...at-cti/&category=mobile&icid=m_eng_latest_art
http://androidandme.com/2011/03/car...nd-nexus-s-to-be-announced-by-sprint-at-ctia/
http://m.engadget.com/default/artic...ng-soon/&category=classic&icid=eng_latest_art
I am in the same boat (probably a lot of Hero users who didn't jump ship to the Evo are as well). I would say stick it out. Even if Sprint doesn't let you upgrade until October, it will be worth the wait. Dual core processors are the future so you might as well wait it out. Heck you waited this long.
I'm waiting to see more about the Pre 3 or for Sprint to actually release a phone that can actually compete with what other carriers are dropping. End of March should bring some good news.
you wont lose your upgrade. just talked to a rep about my upgrade due in june an he said if your already eligible you wont lose your upgrade,told me to call back the last week in march and he would bump my upgrade up to april so i dont lose out on it.
I would advise people to go by the letters sprint sent out and their web site which let you know exactly the opposite what that Rep told you. You should believe him after April 1 when you have an upgrade discount in print, but until then he's an employee trying to move along to the next customer
~run, run, as fast as you can, can't catch me I'm the gingerbread man~
killabee44 said:
I still have my hero. My yearly upgrade was last October, so it's been a year and a half since my yearly upgrade was due.
My 2 year contract is up this coming October. I know I will lose my upgrade on 4/1 (I could have upgraded since last October).
Question for you guys:
Would you guys buy an Evo now and sell it so that you can get something for your yearly upgrade? That would extend my contract for 2 more years and I will still want a new phone in the near future...
OR: would you just wait and try to work out something with Sprint? Would they even budge?
Im thinking, around June (when these new phones are more than likely to be released), my yearly upgrade will only be 4 months away and I can pay $40.00 to get out of my contract early.
Do you guys think Spring would try and work with me?
What should I do?
Thanks.
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Why would you lose your upgrade?
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Why would you lose your upgrade?
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Because come April 1st, sprint is doing away with yearly upgrades on individual plans below $89.99 or or $169.99 for shared plans:
Check out this post by DaWeav. It pretty much says it all:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11880606&postcount=9
killabee44 said:
Because come April 1st, sprint is doing away with yearly upgrades on individual plans below $89.99 or or $169.99 for shared plans:
Check out this post by DaWeav. It pretty much says it all:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11880606&postcount=9
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Oh yeah...Simply everything for me...ninety nine, ninety nine ;-)
After my work discount I pay $70.00 including taxes. Your plan would be a waste for me since I hardly use any minutes with the any mobile any time deal.
Just spoke with sprint representative and “ as long as plan is included in sprint premier you will still get your upgrade in regardless what you pay with discounts” Any one else get different answer?
Everything will be up to you -
Im very dissapointed but my decision still keep Sprint even thought i'm not happy with it.
I've been a Sprint customer for almost 9yrs. will be 10yrs on August 2012
I have a shared plan $129.99 + 2 lines Im still Silver.
But... Im elegible for upgrade since 11-1-10
I havent upgrade cause im waiting for the right phone. might be Evo3d or Nexus S - I dont know if i dont upgrade before April 1st i'll still keep my upgrade. if not. I Assume ill be 22 months by September. if thats the case i have my Hero running CM7 and can wait until then.
Im considering all options... Hoping they will let me upgrade, but im not holding my breath.
BTW.. I just upgraded to Cyanogen7... Took some work on my part, upgrading everything.
However, this thing works great. Those guys have outdone themselves. Ill be donating for sure. Check it out guys!
yeah its gay that yearly upgrades are going 2 be gone but oh well
Yeah, well I did a chat and was told that there is no way they will let you upgrade after 4/1 unless your contract is up or your plan qualifies for the new "Premier" status.
Im looking at the Tmobile LG Optimus 2x. Looks good and Tmobile has good coverage where I live.
It also depends on what new handsets Sprint releases in the near future. It better be good.
We shall see...
I got an email today From: "Sprint" <[email protected]>. I thought the notes were something we all want to see. The bold part is what i find the most interesting.
"May require up to a $36 activation fee/line, credit approval and deposit. Up to $200 early termination fee/line applies. Phone Offer: Offer ends 6/4/11. While supplies last. $299.99 (two-year price) -$100 (instant rebate) = $199.99 (final price). Taxes and service charges excluded.. No cash back. Requires activation at the time of purchase. Upgrade: Existing customers in good standing with service on the same device for more than 22 consecutive months currently activated on a service plan of $39.99 or higher may be eligible. See in-store rebate form or sprint.com/upgrade for details. Sprint Premier Upgrade: Eligible customers with service on the same device for more than 12 consecutive months may be eligible for $150 instant savings with a renewed 2-year Agreement. Valid only on the eligible primary line with a 3-month consecutive average of $69.99 on a single line or $99.99 on a shared line. The upgrade fee is waived using a service credit that applies to the bill within 2 to 3 bill cycles of the upgrade. Other Terms: Coverage not available everywhere. Sprint 4G network reaches over 70 markets and counting, on select devices. Sprint 3G network reaches over 271 million people. See sprint.com for details. Offers not available in all markets/retail locations or for all phones/networks. Pricing, offer terms, fees and features may vary for existing customers not eligible for upgrade. Other restrictions apply. See store or sprint.com for details.
© 2011 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Google, the Google logo and Android Market are trademarks of Google, Inc. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved."
If i read this correctly, as soon as our evos turn 1 year old (assuming you bought on release) you will be eligible for an $150 off upgrade. We all pay $69.99 anyway.
This all changed a week ago.
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rushco said:
This all changed a week ago.
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Under the new plan you have to wait 2 years for 150 off, 75 off after one year. I got this email today.
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bwcorvus said:
Under the new plan you have to wait 2 years for 150 off, 75 off after one year. I got this email today.
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Depending on the plan... When will people get it that yearly upgrades did not disappear the qualifications just changed.
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DirtyShroomz said:
Depending on the plan... When will people get it that yearly upgrades did not disappear the qualifications just changed.
Sent from my spaceship!
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I understand this, and the letter sent out said $89.99 and above plans or 10 years with sprint got you yearly upgrades of $150 off. The email i received today says $69.99 and one year with the same device gets you $150 off after only 1 year of service. When will people learn how to read...
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I understand this, and the letter sent out said $89.99 and above plans or 10 years with sprint got you yearly upgrades of $150 off. The email i received today says $69.99 and one year with the same device gets you $150 off after only 1 year of service. When will people learn how to read...
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Yes, I did read it and I know it says $69.99. I am saying that the e-mail is wrong and the program changed on April 1.
You can believe that e-mail all you want but it isn't correct.
I think thats his point. Yes the program has changed, but he still got this email.
He wouldn't have made this post otherwise.
I wonder if he could use this to his advantage, probably bit but it would be cool
swyped from my cyanogenized and gingerbreaded EVO
Well, I still have a $150 discount on all 4 lines (3 evos/1 airave), so I'm not going to complain, except about their ****ty ass 3G speeds!
Hrshycro said:
Well, I still have a $150 discount on all 4 lines (3 evos/1 airave), so I'm not going to complain, except about their ****ty ass 3G speeds!
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Can you actually use the airave upgrade though?
They'll just say someone had an incorrect file added to the reply they sent etc. I think you might be able to sweet talk your way into it for this year at least. 2 friends from work went to the local 3rd Party Sprint dealer they like and he was going to reset the upgrade dates for them. I don't know what he does or how he did it, but he did for her cousin/relative earlier that week. I think she said he had a heat ticket created for them both.
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Can you actually use the airave upgrade though?
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You're not supposed to be able to, but people ahve done it. A few peeps on Sprintusers changed that to their primary line once it had a year showing on their account and upgraded phones. Then immediately switched the AirRave back to that line when they got home. I don't know of they have closed this loophole or not, it's not supposed to work that way.
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You're not supposed to be able to, but people ahve done it. A few peeps on Sprintusers changed that to their primary line once it had a year showing on their account and upgraded phones. Then immediately switched the AirRave back to that line when they got home. I don't know of they have closed this loophole or not, it's not supposed to work that way.
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Wirefly shows it as eligible for an upgrade haha.. sort of tempting.
Well it's funny because as soon as they added the Airave line to my account it was eligible.
Hmm, if I can use the $150 upgrade discount on the airave, I'm going too! They won't do crap for me about their 3G speeds. They just say: Okay ...to everything I saw. Mindless robots, I think.
Hmm, Amazon Wireless is saying that the airave line is good for a discount...
Like I said it works and people have done it. But it's not normal protocol, I dunno if they would do anything about it though?
I've successfully used the Airave to grab an Epic last year for my wife. Looked on the web page when it was done and saw that I didn't have an upgrade available for the Airave so I knew it worked.
The funny thing was, in the process of reverting the #s back, Sprint accidentally canceled my Airave rather than switch it. When they put the Airave back onto my account, they reset the upgrade status so it said get $150 off the new phone again.
I'm premier gold now anyways so no problems getting the yearly upgrade but now I have three with me, my wife, and the Airave.
best bet is to keep your evo nice and shiny, sell it on ebay and pay retail for your new phone, im assuming evo 3D. worst case it costs your $100 or so but you dont have to sign a new contract.
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best bet is to keep your evo nice and shiny, sell it on ebay and pay retail for your new phone, im assuming evo 3D. worst case it costs your $100 or so but you dont have to sign a new contract.
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Lol it would be more than 100 after selling your evo...
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jyan_osu said:
I've successfully used the Airave to grab an Epic last year for my wife. Looked on the web page when it was done and saw that I didn't have an upgrade available for the Airave so I knew it worked.
The funny thing was, in the process of reverting the #s back, Sprint accidentally canceled my Airave rather than switch it. When they put the Airave back onto my account, they reset the upgrade status so it said get $150 off the new phone again.
I'm premier gold now anyways so no problems getting the yearly upgrade but now I have three with me, my wife, and the Airave.
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How did you go about using the upgrade on your airave line?
My mom recently washed hers and the best option is to just pay retail for one, but if I can use the airave $150, I'll do that for her; our 3 lines still have $150 discounts.
So, if I use the airave line/$150, the contract reups and starts at 2 years again, right? Then...when we use the $150 discounts on the 3 evo lines when the evo 3D comes out, the contract will reup and start at 2 years again, right?
Hrshycro said:
How did you go about using the upgrade on your airave line?
My mom recently washed hers and the best option is to just pay retail for one, but if I can use the airave $150, I'll do that for her; our 3 lines still have $150 discounts.
So, if I use the airave line/$150, the contract reups and starts at 2 years again, right? Then...when we use the $150 discounts on the 3 evo lines when the evo 3D comes out, the contract will reup and start at 2 years again, right?
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I just walked into Best Buy and told them I wanted to use my Airave number. The reason I did this was when I bought the Evo, I heard the workers saying that yes it was possible to some other customers and that they've done it.
Now, I then headed to a third party Sprint store to had them switch #s back on the same day. The crux of the situation was that you had to wait at least 24 hours to switch back. Well, since my wife had work calls, I tried and do it that same day and it kinda sorta worked out. That was when they cancelled my Airave instead of switching it Weird thing was my Airave still worked for the next few weeks. It was when it stopped working and I saw a $150 extra charge that I called and asked why I had this charge and why the Airave didn't work. They said cause I called and cancelled it and I'm like no, I don't want to cancel I want to switch.
Yes, I think it renews the 2 year agreement of the Airave cause when I did it and went to the website, it didn't have the upgrade a phone for $150.. now it does cause of Sprint's little snafu but I don't need to use it for a while since I have 2 other upgrades
Yes all contracts renew to 2 years if you opt for the full discount.
How'd you do it? My cousin just upgraded to the S4 and now I'm desiring one. However I don't have an upgrade until July 1st. I called Sprint customer service and they said it's impossible to have my account pushed for an early upgrade. Is she full of it or am I SOL until July?
Please do tell me your stories.
Im not quite sure how you qualify for early upgrade possibly when your Sprint premier customer but ive always been eligible for a early upgrade
master acehole said:
Im not quite sure how you qualify for early upgrade possibly when your Sprint premier customer but ive always been eligible for a early upgrade
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Well customer service implied I'd be capable when it becomes June. They mentioned it's more likely the closer it is.
Ascertion said:
Well customer service implied I'd be capable when it becomes June. They mentioned it's more likely the closer it is.
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The only thing with it being closer to your upgrade should be the price decreases you should be eligible im not sure talk to the actual store check your account
Ascertion said:
How'd you do it? My cousin just upgraded to the S4 and now I'm desiring one. However I don't have an upgrade until July 1st. I called Sprint customer service and they said it's impossible to have my account pushed for an early upgrade. Is she full of it or am I SOL until July?
Please do tell me your stories.
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My last upgrade I was a couple months early before my upgrade and I was able to get an early upgrade in store but I had to pay a fee of like 50-100 dollars extra.
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Ascertion said:
How'd you do it? My cousin just upgraded to the S4 and now I'm desiring one. However I don't have an upgrade until July 1st. I called Sprint customer service and they said it's impossible to have my account pushed for an early upgrade. Is she full of it or am I SOL until July?
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Currently Sprint is offering an early upgrade program called upgrade now you just call and ask to upgrade now. Depending on your current eligibility it may cost anywhere from 50-100 dollars.
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Actually if you are due in July 1st. You should be able to upgrade your phone now at the store. Sprint actually makes you eligible 2 months before your upgrade (If your 2 year contract ends in July). You could go here and check. I bet you will be happy to see that you are eligible. Otherwise it is $50 dollars and they make you turn in your current phone, which is NOT a deal.
Upgrade checker
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Currently Sprint is offering an early upgrade program called upgrade now you just call and ask to upgrade now. Depending on your current eligibility it may cost anywhere from 50-100 dollars.
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^^ this
I received a early upgrade and my due date wasn't until 1 July 2013. Cost is 100 bucks + S4 and your all set.
Wizard220 said:
^^ this
I received a early upgrade and my due date wasn't until 1 July 2013. Cost is 100 bucks + S4 and your all set.
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This is exactly what I found out today. They quoted me $100 to push my upgrade from July 1st to now. I'd rather wait a month and get it to save $100. If Sprints Variant wasn't the most expensive of them all, it'd make my choice easier. Not to mention activation fees that's a total hit or miss on having it waived.
Depending on how long you've been with them...you could always go the spoiled brat way and say you'll cancel if they don't let you upgrade early. As long as you've been a good ontime paying customer, they will do it 9 times out of 10. That's what I did, and I wasn't eligible until November 2013. (I have had 4 devices with sprint for 6 years though).
Goto wirefly, they have the Sprint S4 for 219. You will save a few bucks to help with the 100 dollar charge.
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Depending on how long you've been with them...you could always go the spoiled brat way and say you'll cancel if they don't let you upgrade early. As long as you've been a good ontime paying customer, they will do it 9 times out of 10. That's what I did, and I wasn't eligible until November 2013. (I have had 4 devices with sprint for 6 years though).
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Been with Sprint since 1999. Very disappointed when they took away my annual upgrades. But u feel like people play that "loyal customer" card far too often for it to work for me. I doubt calling retention will work because I have 4 lines and the rest are upwards towards 12+ months remaining on the contract so they'd make more money on an etf from me.