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found vibrant's for $74!

http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/samsung-vibrant-android-phone/22942.aspx

Why the **** did I buy this from T-Mo....

nick_karstedt said:
Why the **** did I buy this from T-Mo....
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Are you within the 14 days?

wowowwww crazy lol

unfortunately only with a NEW t mobile contract. it says existing t mobile customers pay 199.
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I got mine from tmobile for 65.00 no fees and free 3 day shipping. Just have to get the right rep, and be nice.

too bad they dont have a good deal witihout a contract...$599

Plus they add to your existing plan even if though you get a $25 discount it still seems to be more than you would pay going through T-Mobile.

jaker.the.skater said:
unfortunately only with a NEW t mobile contract. it says existing t mobile customers pay 199.
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Get it for $74 on a new contract then cancel and pay the ETF. Who cares...it'll be $274. This is assuming you have another account (number/SIM) that you'll use the phone for....

jaker.the.skater said:
unfortunately only with a NEW t mobile contract. it says existing t mobile customers pay 199.
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In that case you'd probably have to have someone else open and account and cancel.

iunlock said:
Get it for $74 on a new contract then cancel and pay the ETF. Who cares...it'll be $274. This is assuming you have another account (number/SIM) that you'll use the phone for....
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most 3rd party retailers (wirefly, letstalk, amazon) all have an extra ETF included with your contract. when you sign a mobile phone contract through them, you also sign a contract to them usually stating that you will not change your services within 180 days, any change will be viewed as a breach.
so if you cancel your contract you pay $200 to tmobile and $250 to letstalk. (not so cheap now huh). you should have gone with bing cash back while it was still there
Almost forgot, here is the link to letstalk terms of agreement
https://www7.letstalk.com/info/popup_termsconditions.htm?ordId=14006202&metaCode=1640315118&type=lt

G2 now Free wi/ 2 Year Contract (Valid till Jan20th)

I was just checking up on Engadget and saw this article. Hope this was the small push you needed to get a G2
The cheapest before was $50 with contract but now it's Free!
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/t-mobile-g2-now-free-on-contract-android-buyers-have-never-had/

Doesnt apply if you have a no contract plan (The extra line that is)

I had been using a myTouch Slide that was given to me way back in April...so my G1 contract obviously ran out a few months ago. The second I saw this promotion, I jumped on it. Couldn't be more stoked.

Just ordered one of these so expect me to start patrolling these forums in the next few day.( I'm not a noob though)
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Orite said:
I was just checking up on Engadget and saw this article. Hope this was the small push you needed to get a G2
The cheapest before was $50 with contract but now it's Free!
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/t-mobile-g2-now-free-on-contract-android-buyers-have-never-had/
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Please be aware that getting yourself into a contract causes you to end up with a service plan far in excess of your actual use, and NO OPTION TO CHANGE IT FOR THE DURATION. The result of this is that you end up spending THOUSANDS extra over the term of the contract than you would by just paying up full price for the phone in the beginning.
DON'T BE STUPID!!!! CONTRACTS ARE THE RAPE AND TORTURE OF PUPPIES!

Puppies?
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dhkr123 said:
Please be aware that getting yourself into a contract causes you to end up with a service plan far in excess of your actual use, and NO OPTION TO CHANGE IT FOR THE DURATION. The result of this is that you end up spending THOUSANDS extra over the term of the contract than you would by just paying up full price for the phone in the beginning.
DON'T BE STUPID!!!! CONTRACTS ARE THE RAPE AND TORTURE OF PUPPIES!
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How is it spending "thousands" more, if you already have a plan with the $20 preferred android plan for your existing phone?
If you change nothing on your plan when you take the free upgrade, in essence, the phone *IS* free, you just agree to keep service for 24 months, and if you hate the phone and or said service after 30 days, CANCEL, pay the $250 ETF and sell the phone and recoup your losses. I don't see how "Thousands" of extra dollars come into effect here when most people already have a plan they like with the $20 preferred data plan. I know my grandfathered plan with all the free features is much cheaper than ANYTHING a EM+ can EVER offer me.

ratchetrizzo said:
How is it spending "thousands" more, if you already have a plan with the $20 preferred android plan for your existing phone?
If you change nothing on your plan when you take the free upgrade, in essence, the phone *IS* free, you just agree to keep service for 24 months, and if you hate the phone and or said service after 30 days, CANCEL, pay the $250 ETF and sell the phone and recoup your losses. I don't see how "Thousands" of extra dollars come into effect here when most people already have a plan they like with the $20 preferred data plan. I know my grandfathered plan with all the free features is much cheaper than ANYTHING a EM+ can EVER offer me.
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Because next week, the price will drop.

I bought the phone less then a month a go is there a way for them to give me 200??

While I got u guys here....question?
Does wifi calling count towards your minutes? Couldn't get a clear answer from a Rep.
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dhkr123 said:
Because next week, the price will drop.
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So the price will drop to where they say they will PAY you sign a 2 year extension?
I don't see how you can get better than FREE. So once again, where do the "thousands" come in to effect with them giving you the g2 for FREE with this deal.

david279 said:
While I got u guys here....question?
Does wifi calling count towards your minutes? Couldn't get a clear answer from a Rep.
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Yes, wifi eats out of your bucket unless you have the free grandfathered [email protected] UMA plan on your line, then all wifi calls are free. If you have a EM/EM+ plan you can't get that feature added. Old plans still have a 50/50 shot of having a loyalty rep add the SOC.

Ok. Rep didn't know what she was talking about.
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Woot recently switched from the nexus s back to g2 and I love it. Saved me $50! Now I save another $150? Man this is awesome! Time to spend the savings on accessories ie dock and larger batt.

Jumped on this when I got to work this morning. Upgrade was 50 bucks, but comes with 50 dollar mail in rebate. Signed new 2 year, but didn't change my plan from my original G1 plan + some discounts I have had.

I've been running Gingerbread on my HD2 but this free G2 has me interested. I've been lurking on the G2 forums trying to figure out the current state of G2 developement. Still not decided if I want to pull the trigger or not. I really love the form factor of my HD2.

just bit the bullet and got one. have a n1 with a g1 plan for a year now and didnt have to change my plan but i did anyway casue i want the 4G's. only a extra $5/mo for it. yes, extra 2 years but they are cheaper then the rest of the carriers, and i dont want to pay $500 for a phone again (got my n1 off cl for that price w/xtra battery). rather buy a HD projector. coming from legacy myfav5 300 anytime minute plan with android data/messaging unlimited plan to the Unlimited 4G for $20/mo and 1500 anytime and unlimited text for $60/mo. and no extra premium data charges. go magenta!

Tokinjedi said:
just bit the bullet and got one. have a n1 with a g1 plan for a year now and didnt have to change my plan but i did anyway casue i want the 4G's. only a extra $5/mo for it. yes, extra 2 years but they are cheaper then the rest of the carriers, and i dont want to pay $500 for a phone again (got my n1 off cl for that price w/xtra battery). rather buy a HD projector. coming from legacy myfav5 300 anytime minute plan with android data/messaging unlimited plan to the Unlimited 4G for $20/mo and 1500 anytime and unlimited text for $60/mo. and no extra premium data charges. go magenta!
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Um, you know that the G1 plan included HSPA+ and you are paying $5 extra for nothing, right?

Just to let yall know, if you are renewing your 2 year contract then you still have to pay $50 up front, you get back the $50 with a $50 mail in rebate which in time, makes it free. Oh and this offer is on the web only, not in stores.
I was going to get my G2 this weekend at the store because Friday is my payday but the offer ends on the 20th so I think I'll bite the bullet and order it tonight online and hope to receive it by Friday.

KoolKidsKlub said:
Just to let yall know, if you are renewing your 2 year contract then you still have to pay $50 up front, you get back the $50 with a $50 mail in rebate which in time, makes it free. Oh and this offer is on the web only, not in stores.
I was going to get my G2 this weekend at the store because Friday is my payday but the offer ends on the 20th so I think I'll bite the bullet and order it tonight online and hope to receive it by Friday.
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My ETA when i ordered and got my confirmation email with standard ups shipping was Friday, but when i checked on the site later in the day it was pushed to the 25th, i guess they're selling a bunch, eh?

How much could I sell my vibrant for?

Does anyone know any places where i could see my phone? I need to get out of this contract. I'm never buying a phone on contract again.

Craigslist!

brian4292 said:
Does anyone know any places where i could see my phone? I need to get out of this contract. I'm never buying a phone on contract again.
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Selling your phone won't end your contract. If you cancel your contract early you'll be paying an early termination fee. If you're selling your phone to pay off the etf then disregard this lol.

i have been looking into this also lol im thinking about leaving t-mobile, i probably wont sell it for a few more months but around $215 good condition on ebay

realistically about 150. this all depends on where you live i suppose.

ferhanmm said:
Selling your phone won't end your contract. If you cancel your contract early you'll be paying an early termination fee. If you're selling your phone to pay off the etf then disregard this lol.
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I mean make enough money to pay the etf.

Get replacement to get fresh device an then sell it
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T-Mobile is paying for you to switch

Starting Jan 15 T-Mobile will credit your bill with up to $350 per line for switching from att or verizon.

sicmadek said:
Starting Jan 15 T-Mobile will credit your bill with up to $350 per line for switching from att or verizon.
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Source?

sicmadek said:
Starting Jan 15 T-Mobile will credit your bill with up to $350 per line for switching from att or verizon.
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If true I assume they'd require you to stay with them for some significant period of time?
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cannondale0815 said:
Source?
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I don't know the OP's source, but I read on Yahoo news that they would probably announce this at CES.
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The rumors is that T-mobile will pay the early termination fees (ETF) on your current contract phone from other carriers and break your current contract with them. It depends if you are in a contract and how much the ETF is.
I'm thinking this can be abused, since what if you sign up for a different carrier, get a discounted phone, then after a month, switch to t-mobile and not worry about the penalty (ETF).
source

http://www.iphonehacks.com/2013/12/t-mobile-uncarrier-4-0-etf.html

I think they will get a lot of business from Sprint with this.
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The only people really that would probably consider this are people from sites like this that can't unlock their boot loaders. Which is a very very small handful of people overall. Most people know nothing of development and stuff that we all are into.
Why would Joe schmoe care to do this? Unless they really hate their current carrier. They're gonna still be locked into a contract with T-Mobile.
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I know I plan on switching from Verizon to T-Mobile. Up in Boston T-Mobile has a very strong LTE signal and I would be saving about $40-$50 a month on my bill. I have a single line with Verizon. Plus I have a Moto X that's AT&T unlocked, but I also have a Verizon one that should be unlocked as well. Now just figuring out which T-Mobile plan is for me!

This would mostly help with family plans. 4 phones unlimited talk, text, and internet. 500mb of it high speed, $100. Would save me a bunch.
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kj2112 said:
The only people really that would probably consider this are people from sites like this that can't unlock their boot loaders. Which is a very very small handful of people overall. Most people know nothing of development and stuff that we all are into.
Why would Joe schmoe care to do this? Unless they really hate their current carrier. They're gonna still be locked into a contract with T-Mobile.
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T-Mobile doesn't have contracts anymore. It will be interesting to see how they deal with the potential abuse here.
For now, this deal is just a rumor, though, so any speculation is premature.

Now, AT&T is offering the same promotion:
http://www.att.com/att/switcherpromo/#fbid=qOE_f9I-AON
So switch from AT&T to T-Mobile, then back to AT&T.......profit?

I wish T-Mobile was in my area.
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Now, AT&T is offering the same promotion:
http://www.att.com/att/switcherpromo/#fbid=qOE_f9I-AON
So switch from AT&T to T-Mobile, then back to AT&T.......profit?
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How does this work? They tell you to switch from T-Mobile and get $200 "Switchers Bill Credit" before your third bill from AT&T. Then they say trade in your phone for up to $250.
Ok, well I answered my second question by actually typing this out. I was gunna ask why not just get a crappy spare phone you have lying around and trade it in for $250. They use "up to $250" so that answers that. They'd just give you a dollar or something. On to the first question: Will they enforce that you have to be coming from T-Mobile? If so, will they just make you produce a recent T-Mo bill? What would happen if you just kept "switching to them" then producing the same bill as proof?
And as you pointed out, what would prevent someone from just switching between the two a bunch and getting a bunch of money? Actually, maybe that part about getting your Switcher Credit "on or before your third AT&T Wireless bill" is how they're going to prevent that. If you're not with them anymore, they won't send you that, basically making you stay with them for at least 3 months.

Johmama said:
I wish T-Mobile was in my area.
How does this work? They tell you to switch from T-Mobile and get $200 "Switchers Bill Credit" before your third bill from AT&T. Then they say trade in your phone for up to $250.
Ok, well I answered my second question by actually typing this out. I was gunna ask why not just get a crappy spare phone you have lying around and trade it in for $250. They use "up to $250" so that answers that. They'd just give you a dollar or something. On to the first question: Will they enforce that you have to be coming from T-Mobile? If so, will they just make you produce a recent T-Mo bill? What would happen if you just kept "switching to them" then producing the same bill as proof?
And as you pointed out, what would prevent someone from just switching between the two a bunch and getting a bunch of money? Actually, maybe that part about getting your Switcher Credit "on or before your third AT&T Wireless bill" is how they're going to prevent that. If you're not with them anymore, they won't send you that, basically making you stay with them for at least 3 months.
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It's basically what T-Mobile did for business credits you have to port your number from said service provider and you don't get your credit til the 4th bill. The T-Mobile deal is only for family plans with 350$ or less in etf .
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I read somewhere it has to be a 3+ line family plan too. I'm curious to see how this pans out as I have two lines (family plan) and was strongly considering going switching to TMO as with my wife's work discount it comes out to be cheaper than Verizon (with her discount) and T-Mobile seems rather good on having the phones we want nowadays.

http://www.tmonews.com/2013/12/what...ther-carriers-early-termination-fees-covered/
Not 100% yet but likely..

There's more to it. You have trade in your phones, port your numbers and buy new phones. Now you may qualify for zero down, but you still have to pay the taxes up front and possibly $10 for each SIM card.
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I called T-Mobile and you have to trade in your phone and buy theirs. The trade in value is low and new phone price is high.
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I agree, depending on the number of lines wink also affect your upfront cost never you have to pay the taxes up front.
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Therefore it makes more sense to pay your etf by yourself and bring your phone and join the no contract plan or prepaid. Saves more money if that's your goal.
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[Q] can the vzw tracking get a Person out of a contract?

I'm frustrated to say the least with vzw
Oh, if this the Wrong place for this sorry.
The lack of updates to the note 3 and the looking down on the note 3 that prevents me from taking it elsewhere without hassles.
I pay $150/mo for "America's best network" that drops to 3g if I go into any buildings in Las Vegas on the strip.
So is this tracking bull enough to cancel a contract early? Honestly I want to just go to. T-Mobile for their cheaper plans with no contract and just be done with this crazy bill and crap service.
My contract ends in August. I'm. Perpetually under employed and the contract I'm on for share everything started when I had my old. Job paying my bill every month.
Any ideas?

Just go ahead and switch to T-Mobile. They will pay your etf.
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Nightmare_24_7 said:
Just go ahead and switch to T-Mobile. They will pay your etf.
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If I trade my note 3, for a whopping $175 yes indeed, they'll pay the etf.
At this point without wonderful credit, T-Mobile wants me to pay half of any device up front so the $175 goes towards a T-Mobile device, of which the top end require me to have $300 up front.
So yes. They will pay the $150 etf and $175 device credit but that is a total of $325 and I'd like to imagine my note 3 as worth more on eBay.
Maybe just wait till the note 4. I like the oneplus but like the s-pen more.