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I just don't get it...the article says Samsung is working hard to get the 2.3 update up and running...why haven't we even gotten 2.2 yet?? Is it Samsung's fault or Verizon or both?
It's both, Samsung is incompetent when it comes to software, and Verizon's priority is loading the phone with money-making preinstall deals. Providing timely updates? Not a concern, they already made the sale and locked us into a two year contract.
ChrisDDD said:
It's both, Samsung is incompetent when it comes to software, and Verizon's priority is loading the phone with money-making preinstall deals. Providing timely updates? Not a concern, they already made the sale and locked us into a two year contract.
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Could not have been said any better.
ChrisDDD said:
It's both, Samsung is incompetent when it comes to software, and Verizon's priority is loading the phone with money-making preinstall deals. Providing timely updates? Not a concern, they already made the sale and locked us into a two year contract.
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Hit that one right on the head.
Screw Effing Verizon. Their price is only thing keeping me with them.
xHoLyx said:
Screw Effing Verizon. Their price is only thing keeping me with them.
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So what I am hearing is, "ya screw verizon, I hate companies that give me such a good price on cell service."
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VZW is the most expensive choice though.....
Where I live VZW has much better coverage. In the end that is the most important thing. I use very few minutes so roll over is not very important. But when I was on a multi line family plan roll over minutes was a plus to ' bank' minutes for the teens in the family.
But what I didn't like about ATT was it seemed like every time I called them my contract reset back to 2 years.
You pick your poison. . .
As for contracts I think both have pluses and minuses.
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For what it's worth going into other carriers' stores and trying out their phones is well worth it. I switched to T-Mobile from Verizon and haven't looked back. Then again, T-Mobile is king where I am day to day. On top of that I wager it's fair to say that if you're looking to get the most out of a phone homebrew wise Verizon is the worst place to look
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For what it's worth going into other carriers' stores and trying out their phones is well worth it. I switched to T-Mobile from Verizon and haven't looked back. Then again, T-Mobile is king where I am day to day. On top of that I wager it's fair to say that if you're looking to get the most out of a phone homebrew wise Verizon is the worst place to look
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And soon you will get to have fun with at&t.
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And soon you will get to have fun with at&t.
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vgupman said:
I just don't get it...the article says Samsung is working hard to get the 2.3 update up and running...why haven't we even gotten 2.2 yet?? Is it Samsung's fault or Verizon or both?
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2.2 is out... Ohh didn't see when you posted that lol.
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And soon you will get to have fun with at&t.
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That's why no contract deals are the way to go. This technology changes too fast to be stuck in a 2 year contract. They need to change those outdated terms.
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That's why no contract deals are the way to go. This technology changes too fast to be stuck in a 2 year contract. They need to change those outdated terms.
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If you like a carrier get a 2 year to save on a phone, nothing stops you from getting another phone if one comes out, just get that one with no contact.. Contact only means you need to keep a phone on.. You can change phones as you please.
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neh4pres said:
If you like a carrier get a 2 year to save on a phone, nothing stops you from getting another phone if one comes out, just get that one with no contact.. Contact only means you need to keep a phone on.. You can change phones as you please.
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That's true. I guess I worded it that way because I'm in the process of trying out a different carrier. Then again, it seems like they all are changing their policies and terms faster than our contracts can expire.
This is so not surprising
DeezNotes said:
That's why no contract deals are the way to go. This technology changes too fast to be stuck in a 2 year contract. They need to change those outdated terms.
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If you can afford to replace $600-$1000 devices that aren't broken that still function the same as a phone, then by all means go ahead. 2 years is more than enough if you pay $200 to get a top of the line device. 2 years is too long if you take the cheap or free device. But that's your own fault.
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Don't forget refurbished deals, over 1/2 off sometimes, or the guy who bought his 5 year old son/85 year old dad a phone they can't use and bail on it real cheap a week after release. If you know where to look you don't need to pay 600 for the newest phones.
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Don't forget refurbished deals, over 1/2 off sometimes,
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Yup. This phone was a refurb from VZW. I paid $52 for this phone. I upgraded from the D1 and love this phone. It was a killer deal.
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I've been doing this same process for about 2-3 years now, and thought I would share. Basically, I'll buy the latest and greatest phone for Tmobile, and almost after a year (usually sooner), I'll call customer service, tell them I'm not happy with the phone, or bored, or really like a new one coming out, etc, and ask them politely if there is anything they can do since I'm not eligible for an upgrade and still inside contract.
Every time I've done this, they have always said, sure, you've been with us for a long time now, and they just replace my existing contract with a brand new one, and give me the upgrade price. I'll end up selling my old phone for the price of the upgrade, so basically I get a new phone each year and don't have to spend one dime. Well, I just called and did the same thing, and they are going to sell me the LG G2X for 260 w/ tax, and I just sold my Vibrant on Craig's list for 260. Should get my new phone Thursday.
I've loved my Vibrant, and had no issues really with it, (minus some weird gps issues every once in a while), but I'm a gadget geek, so I always gotta have the latest and greatest. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone in the Vibrant community, (dev's too), as my Vibrant experience has been great. I'll miss that beautiful screen, but I think I won't even notice with the raw power of the GX2. Anyway, just thought I'd share my story, since I had no clue tmobile would even do this for you. I just called up randomly one day and asked to see what they would say. Tmobile has always done everything they can to keep me as a customer.
I thought this was known? They just add +2 years to your contract
Yea depending who u speak to. Some r willing. Some aren't.
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I've done this so much, I though I was the only whos done this lol
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I thought this was known? They just add +2 years to your contract
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No, the difference is, they basically tear up your old contract, and replace it with a brand new one. ie... if you had say 1.5 years on your contract, and they let you upgrade, your 1.5 year contract would be gone, and you would have a 2 year contract only starting today. So, I should technically have a 3.5 year contract, but only have a 2 year contract.
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I've loved my Vibrant, and had no issues really with it, (minus some weird gps issues every once in a while)
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Please let us know how the GPS is on the G2X. I'm also seriously considering an upgrade, but I've been reading mixed reviews on the G2X GPS, so am waiting for more user reports. (Don't mean this in any way to detract from your decision. I really hope the G2X has a perfect GPS.)
Thanks.
I can understand the "stick it to the man" type attitude, but what a prickish way to go about and purposely do this.
Buy the phone outright if you want new phones all the time. You end up spending about the same in a years time frame. (At least with TMO).
AT&T... well they don't have a "non-contract" rate that's cheaper. I'd have a less irritated opinion then.
So does this work for someone with t-mobile for 6 or 8 months? I would guess not.
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I can understand the "stick it to the man" type attitude, but what a prickish way to go about and purposely do this.
Buy the phone outright if you want new phones all the time. You end up spending about the same in a years time frame. (At least with TMO).
AT&T... well they don't have a "non-contract" rate that's cheaper. I'd have a less irritated opinion then.
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If tmobile is willing to do it, and the OP isn't deceiving them, why is it wrong?
thanks will try soon
I've never been deceptive with them. my gps has always wondered and taken a while to lock, even with the fix. I simply told them I wasn't happy with the gps, and wanted to upgrade. The time before that, I said I was tired if my phone. They said they wanted me to be happy and no problem.
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I can understand the "stick it to the man" type attitude, but what a prickish way to go about and purposely do this.
Buy the phone outright if you want new phones all the time. You end up spending about the same in a years time frame. (At least with TMO).
AT&T... well they don't have a "non-contract" rate that's cheaper. I'd have a less irritated opinion then.
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I wonder if Sprint would allow this early upgrade if I say I'm not happy, that would be awesome
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Yeah, they have let me upgrade before only having a phone for 8 months. I actually got my vibrant last august. Again, I'm not telling people to do anything deceptive. Just call them up and see If they can do anything for you.
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So does this work for someone with t-mobile for 6 or 8 months? I would guess not.
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Will do. Should get my phone tomorrow.
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Please let us know how the GPS is on the G2X. I'm also seriously considering an upgrade, but I've been reading mixed reviews on the G2X GPS, so am waiting for more user reports. (Don't mean this in any way to detract from your decision. I really hope the G2X has a perfect GPS.)
Thanks.
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So, if I call them up and say
"I'm not satisfied with my phone, the problems with my phone (I have had 2 replacements so far, GPS problems everytime), and Samsung not supporting the phone, is there ANY way you guys can help me and give me an early upgrade?"
And if the rep is nice enough, he will allow an early upgrade?
Exactly. Be honest with them, and of course polite. They still make money off upgrades, so not like they are losing money. The worst they can day is no.
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So, if I call them up and say
"I'm not satisfied with my phone, the problems with my phone (I have had 2 replacements so far, GPS problems everytime), and Samsung not supporting the phone, is there ANY way you guys can help me and give me an early upgrade?"
And if the rep is nice enough, he will allow an early upgrade?
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Exactly. Be honest with them, and of course polite. They still make money off upgrades, so not like they are losing money. The worst they can day is no.
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Alright. Only problem is, I've had this phone for 2 months (got it during the "free" upgrade special), but I'm VERY unsatisfied with it honestly. I hope that doesn't impact anything.
Longcat14 said:
Alright. Only problem is, I've had this phone for 2 months (got it during the "free" upgrade special), but I'm VERY unsatisfied with it honestly. I hope that doesn't impact anything.
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I got this phone the same way. I am most likely going to upgrade once something better hits the market!
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Please let us know how the GPS is on the G2X. I'm also seriously considering an upgrade, but I've been reading mixed reviews on the G2X GPS, so am waiting for more user reports. (Don't mean this in any way to detract from your decision. I really hope the G2X has a perfect GPS.)
Thanks.
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My brother has had the phone now for a day and I've been tinkering with it since he's new to android. GPS works 100%, absolutely fantastic. Using GPS Test I got 12 satellites within 3 seconds and 12/12 locked and all the gps readings are litterally off the charts with 200+ readings. Accuracy is consistent @ 3-10 ft accuracy - mostly at 5ft accuracy. Hope this helps anyone that has doubts on the GPS on G2X because it is NOT a problem .
Didnt know this was anything special. This is all cool if you dont plan changing companies because if you do leave with you new phones im pretty sure theres a etf. Why would any company care what phone you get, your still locked into a 2year agreement. After 1month-or a year, when you get another phone, your still locked into a 2year agreement. Im pretty sure Tmo and Sprint will do anything possible to satisfy there custumers.
Ok I'm about to have my HTC evo 4g flashed to run on Verizon the guy that does the job told me he'll flash a like stock custom Rom to the hand set and then change the meid from a crappie Verizon phone to the evo and it will be working on Verizon. Ok cool BUT... I'm a flash junkie I can't stop flashing roms on my incredible I wanna no if anyone can help after the evo is done can I still use custom roms on my evo. Please all help would be greatly appreciate sorry if this is the wrong spot to post this.
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Don't think its possible to run evo on verizon
As soon as Verizon finds out ur flashed to their network on a non vzw phone you will be booted and charged the price of the full 2 year contract, don't pay it and it goes to collections and on your credit, vzw doesn't like non carrier approved phones at all so good luck
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As soon as Verizon finds out ur flashed to their network on a non vzw phone you will be booted and charged the price of the full 2 year contract, don't pay it and it goes to collections and on your credit, vzw doesn't like non carrier approved phones at all so good luck
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Yep, exactly.
What are your reasons for running on verizon? You can always use the 00001 prl, which will let you talk/text/3g on verizon. As long as you dont use it a whole lot (about 50% per month) you shouldnt get caught from sprint.
It's going on prepaid $50 amonth unlimited so I'm not worried if they find out I already got my one incredible running on it for $50 so why not. Sprint blows were I live Verizon rules my area so its kinda worth it to me.
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It's going on prepaid $50 amonth unlimited so I'm not worried if they find out I already got my one incredible running on it for $50 so why not. Sprint blows were I live Verizon rules my area so its kinda worth it to me.
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But the prl runs off Verizon towers...
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666syco said:
It's going on prepaid $50 amonth unlimited so I'm not worried if they find out I already got my one incredible running on it for $50 so why not. Sprint blows were I live Verizon rules my area so its kinda worth it to me.
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Buy a Verizon phone get a GNex or a rezound verizon likes to bend ppl over and give it to em hard for using flashed phones I know 2 ppl who got hit with collections 2 months in and one person who actually tried to do it again after getting caught the first time and got taken to court and charged with fraud and big reds got big bucks to shove right up your a$$
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Ok I thought I was able to have my question answer but no I got a bunch momma boys screaming at me NO DON'T DO IT. LOOK I'M DOING LIKE IT OR NOT. CAN I FLASH ROMS OR WHAT.
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Prepare for a flame war for using cap lock. A simple search would of given ur answer... Yes and no. U can flash a rom but nothing will work except for calls i believe. Ur gonna have to edit the rom u want to flash to get data working.
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Prepare for a flame war for using cap lock. A simple search would of given ur answer... Yes and no. U can flash a rom but nothing will work except for calls i believe. Ur gonna have to edit the rom u want to flash to get data working.
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Nah, there ain't going to be any flame war...the dude is obviously an idiot!! Chances are that they're really not really putting him on Verizon but on Page Plus BUT he's too busy being a hot head about things! He thinks we're mommas boys or whatever, OK....don't come crying 2 months from now when they bust down your trailer and haul you and your meth making girlfriend to jail for fraud because you thought you were some sort of hardcore internet gangsta that couldn't listen to what people are trying to tell you...hahaha
Dude......evil offered you some sound advice. U don't have to take it......u also don't need to be a jerkoff. I don't believe he was telling you not to do it.....he was using real life examples of people who got caught and what happened to them. U should be pushing the thanks button on each of his posts as well as this one.
Ok my bad I'm fast to act like a ass. Im sorry I do understand that you guys are looking out and that is great sorry once again if I offended anyone and I take it in consideration on the info given
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It's really going to Verizon not page plus we have in my area Verizon, straight talk, net 10, and at&t. I only get services with Verizon that's why I asked. Sorry to of opened my mouth and disrespected you guys. Ya I'm a hot head but at that note my wife is not a meth head. Man look, pick on me not my family she was killed last year by a drunk driver that got away so the topic of my wife is very touchy. Sorry for being a noon and a asshole. Thank you guys for all your help in my problems.
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I don't get offended I'm just trying to warn u vzw likes to throw their weight around and hard and they have the money to do it they will show up to court with some lil dip**** Rep and then 3 attorneys a criminal, civil and idk what the other was probably a second civil cuz my boy got 2 yrs in jail for fraud and a 250,000$ fine for what vzw called wire fraud they basically conned a judge into buying that he was stealing service because he didn't buy a smartphone directly from them and was off contract even tho he was still paying them their rediculous rates, I can't stand vzw u pay through your nose, ass and eyes to be treated like a dog turd stuck on their shoe their customer service skills blow harder than a f5 tornado
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Thank you the more you tell me the more I'm ready to say never mind bad idea. I got 5 years in jail already couldn't see my kids going to the state cause Verizon is a pushy company.
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Ok thanks guys I agree I'm not doing it I gave the phone to my son to use as a tablet thanks for all the info and once again sorry for any disrespect you were more then helpful.
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I've done, bunch of people have done, and a bunch more will do it....
You actually bought a phone from verizon, you own both phones, chances of they getting you is 1 in one million.
People come out with the dogs not knowing exactly the rules of stealing/cloning/swapping.
If you swap esn/meid your phone become the donors phone bottom line that's what they will see.
if you wanna know how to do it, pm. I dont charge a penny, to whoever want to learn. this applys to
most phones.
If you search around you will see a tons of guides/how to on how to flash to cricket/metropcs/virgin and etc...
anyway people are using one's phone carrier on another.
Iphone or any gsm phone, they are exclusive for specific carriers. though people jailbreak or unlock to use
in another carrier.
they been doing this since mmmmm since mmmm?? well a very long time ...lol
I mean knowledge ahead, doing or not is totally up to you.
I can guarantee voice/text will work, now regarding data maybe, I've seem people with data and other not or struggling with 1x.
PS
everybody know that pulling the trigger can kill, however most people are not willing to do so. You decide your will.
Thanks for the helpful info, but i am going to flash my phone over to verizon anyway. I already bought the donor phone and paid for the month of service so there's no turning back now I'm having a few issues so so help would be excellent from the poster above. If you could shoot me a pm it would be much appreciated!
sweatmanpb said:
Thanks for the helpful info, but i am going to flash my phone over to verizon anyway. I already bought the donor phone and paid for the month of service so there's no turning back now I'm having a few issues so so help would be excellent from the poster above. If you could shoot me a pm it would be much appreciated!
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amlavor said:
I've done, bunch of people have done, and a bunch more will do it....
You actually bought a phone from verizon, you own both phones, chances of they getting you is 1 in one million.
People come out with the dogs not knowing exactly the rules of stealing/cloning/swapping.
If you swap esn/meid your phone become the donors phone bottom line that's what they will see.
if you wanna know how to do it, pm. I dont charge a penny, to whoever want to learn. this applys to
most phones.
If you search around you will see a tons of guides/how to on how to flash to cricket/metropcs/virgin and etc...
anyway people are using one's phone carrier on another.
Iphone or any gsm phone, they are exclusive for specific carriers. though people jailbreak or unlock to use
in another carrier.
they been doing this since mmmmm since mmmm?? well a very long time ...lol
I mean knowledge ahead, doing or not is totally up to you.
I can guarantee voice/text will work, now regarding data maybe, I've seem people with data and other not or struggling with 1x.
PS
everybody know that pulling the trigger can kill, however most people are not willing to do so. You decide your will.
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Exactly, this is great support right here at its best not a put down as others.:thumbup:
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The only reason to do this is keeping up with the smiths. EE have stated their 4g network will be round 10-15mb/s. The same as I get now on 3.
The world is full of people getting phones and 2 months in they feel they are missing out, due to blogs & engadget,etc who are paid to make you feel this.
You only really need to update every other model.
Start thinking rationally on this,NOT how those who are paid to make you feel.
From box 13......
Totally agree.
I went from galaxy s 1 to galaxy s3, galaxy s2 just wasn't worthy at the time. Nor is the note 2 ill be hanging out for the note 3.
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The only reason to do this is keeping up with the smiths. EE have stated their 4g network will be round 10-15mb/s. The same as I get now on 3.
The world is full of people getting phones and 2 months in they feel they are missing out, due to blogs & engadget,etc who are paid to make you feel this.
You only really need to update every other model.
Start thinking rationally on this,NOT how those who are paid to make you feel.
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Im on 3. You get 10 to 15mbps? Never heard of their network giving those speeds! You must be on top of a mast! Best i have ever gotten is 9mbps.
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Stateside here, phones are subsidized by the carriers which means the monthly bill is higher. When i was with sprint ild get a new phone every year amd could sell my "old" phone, the one year old one for more than the $200usd sprint was asking. I think this really what drives the phone markets.
Lucky for me i got off the phone treadmill, sold my S2 and bought a note for only about $150 difference. No more $90 monthly bills. I spend about $10 on prepaid a month and use voip for most of my talking.
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Im on 3. You get 10 to 15mbps? Never heard of their network giving those speeds! You must be on top of a mast! Best i have ever gotten is 9mbps.
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Stateside here, phones are subsidized by the carriers which means the monthly bill is higher. When i was with sprint ild get a new phone every year amd could sell my "old" phone, the one year old one for more than the $200usd sprint was asking. I think this really what drives the phone markets.
Lucky for me i got off the phone treadmill, sold my S2 and bought a note for only about $150 difference. No more $90 monthly bills. I spend about $10 on prepaid a month and use voip for most of my talking.
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Snap. I get 500min. 5000 txt ,unlimited data for $21- pre pay. As gf is in USA use voip.
Id never buy a contract phone. I wait 6months then trawl amazon....
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Its a conspiracy. The phone manufacturers only release a new phone to make us buy it. Someone call the press how could they not have noticed!
Sarcasm aside what really is the point your getting at? Do you actually want to start a movement of people no buying new phones every year? What's wrong with wanting the newest handset every year? If you can afford it then why not. Or is your point that you feel the media is playing you and manipulating you into wanting a new phone and you feel this is somehow unjust?
I was going to edit this and delete most of it but decided to leave it and just say after reading your post a few more times and reading my own I think mine sounds like I am being a real ass to you. Didn't mean it to be. Was meant to sound more playful than it does. Sorry if its not.
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howard bamber said:
The only reason to do this is keeping up with the smiths. EE have stated their 4g network will be round 10-15mb/s. The same as I get now on 3.
The world is full of people getting phones and 2 months in they feel they are missing out, due to blogs & engadget,etc who are paid to make you feel this.
You only really need to update every other model.
Start thinking rationally on this,NOT how those who are paid to make you feel.
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I'm guessing its actually yourself your aiming that at.
Oh well...guess we definitely aren't getting it this month
http://bgr.com/2013/03/22/htc-one-release-date-392552/
HTC has seen unprecedented demand for and interest in the new HTC One, and the care taken to design and build it is evidenced in early reviews. The new HTC One will roll out in the UK, Germany and Taiwan next week and across Europe, North America and most of Asia-Pacific before the end of April. We appreciate our customers’ patience, and believe that once they have the phone in their hands they will agree that it has been worth the wait.
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Figures. Oh well losing interest in this phone more and more as time goes by
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I'm actually quickly growing tired of the ever longer delays and push-backs. If this keeps up, I'll just get something else. Some of us don't have the luxury of waiting another month because we need a phone asap.
So it's gonna hit the US probably around the time the GS4 hits. Nice. <-Sarcasm.
ydoucare said:
So it's gonna hit the US probably around the time the GS4 hits. Nice.
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Not nice for HTC, going toe to toe with the S4 is going to cost them a lot of sales.
NO!!!!
I need one before the 20th for a trip, I don't want to get something else for this. :crying:
Android manufacturers need to fire their planning teams. Every single Android product I have ever bought has been delayed.
bye
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So it's gonna hit the US probably around the time the GS4 hits. Nice.
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I hope they have fun trying to convince carriers to advertise their phone over the massively popular GS4.
I just confirmed May 6 as the launch date with three different AT&T stores in my area of Louisiana.
Bad move on htc's part. This isnt going to go well for them with the s4 launch.
ratchetjaw said:
Figures. Oh well losing interest in this phone more and more as time goes by
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Kind of the same for me. I was gettin a hard on for the thing the first few times I saw it and read about it. now I'm kinda leanin towards a gs4
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Jonathon1710 said:
I just confirmed May 6 as the launch date with three different AT&T stores in my area of Louisiana.
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LOL how did the end of April already become beginning of May!?
I called to ask about pre-ordering the phone and that's what I was told.
Side Note: I didn't even see this forum topic before I called.
-]Megacharge[- said:
Not nice for HTC, going toe to toe with the S4 is going to cost them a lot of sales.
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Sarcasm fail.
Horrible.
ratchetjaw said:
Oh well losing interest in this phone more and more as time goes by
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That's what happens when too much time goes by between announcement and launch; and not just to HTC. The goal should be to build up buzz and then get it in people's hands so word-of-mouth carries the momentum. At launch (or right prior to) is when the big ad spend should kick in to (re)gain and keep attention. Had the schedule stuck they would have been a month ahead of Samsung and not drowned out buy what I'm sure will be Samsung's expansive media spend.
ydoucare said:
So it's gonna hit the US probably around the time the GS4 hits. Nice.
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HTC spent $40MM in advertising last year (a pittance). They're going to get lost against Samsung’s budget. The fact that VZW, the largest U.S. carrier, won't have the One (if they get it) until two months after everyone else won't help. The good news for HTC, at least in the U.S., is most people are using subsidized phones so they’re in the market for a new phone when their contract allows them to be. So it's a steady stream of potential customers and the launch euphoria for both the One and SGS4 won't really affect their purchase decision as much as word-of-mouth and how the two phones actually perform.
And HTC fans and Samsung haters are going to buy the One anyway. Just as Samsung fans and HTC haters are going to buy the SGS4; no matter when both are available. People open to both are most likely to be impacted by Samsung's advertising and larger media coverage and the 30 day head start would have helped HTC.
Pretty disappointing. I may be able to wait, but there is absolutely no chance the general population will choose the one over the sgs4 when they see them side by side. Especially after seeing 10000 commercials on tv for the next galaxy phone.
I feel sorry for htc, that was a horrible decision. They're just digging their own grave on this one.
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Dug their own grave you mean. It's over. Still a nice phone but they just lost their chance.
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What happened to "delay will not affect US launch"? smh