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cheaper Nexus One?

So i called tmobile to get the unlock code for the mytouch 3g, as i'm getting my nexus one on monday. I just started asking questions about it and the rep told me somthing interesting. He said the cheapest way to go for the nexus one is to order it through tmobile on a brand new line. Then he said when u get your phone call them and they will just add it to your existing plan(mine being a family plan). Then i would just be paying for a 3rd line for a few months(which is like 10 bucks more a month or somthing like that) and then can just cancel that line. yes you are paying for an unsused line but its a whole lot cheaper than buying the phone for $529. Any thoughts? has anyone done this?
Even if u kept a 3rd line on your account for 2 years thats only 120 more.thats 299 for the phone. still cheaper than 529.

predator290 said:
So i called tmobile to get the unlock code for the mytouch 3g, as i'm getting my nexus one on monday. I just started asking questions about it and the rep told me somthing interesting. He said the cheapest way to go for the nexus one is to order it through tmobile on a brand new line. Then he said when u get your phone call them and they will just add it to your existing plan(mine being a family plan). Then i would just be paying for a 3rd line for a few months(which is like 10 bucks more a month or somthing like that) and then can just cancel that line. yes you are paying for an unsused line but its a whole lot cheaper than buying the phone for $529. Any thoughts? has anyone done this?
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im pretty sure that if you just wait til the 14 days are up and cancel, pay the ETF for that line it would work.

Orangeandblue302 said:
im pretty sure that if you just wait til the 14 days are up and cancel, pay the ETF for that line it would work.
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I read earlier that if u did that they would still make u pay full for the phone. or am i wrong here?

actually you are right. you probably do have to let it ride for a few months.

I thought you werent allowd to get it for $179 and add the line to an existing plan. Dont you need to have it as a Even More plan. I guess I dont quite understand how you would get around it?

after reading that line on my contract it says:
"for contracts of one year or more, I may cancel my service without paying a termination fee if I return all phones I acquired with my activation within 14 days from my activation"
hmm not sure but it seems that if you pay ETF you get to keep your phone, correct?

well its just what the tmobile guy told me that he tells everyone. He said u keep the plan until the phone comes in the mail. Then you call them and they can just add the line to your existing plan. As in my case i'm already on a family plan. so i only pay 10 bucks for a 3rd line instead of the 80 bucks of the even more.

Sounds like there might be an opening there to save some money. I guess this is why Verizon raised their ETF to 350 on smartphones (though is being questioned by FCC).

predator290 said:
So i called tmobile to get the unlock code for the mytouch 3g, as i'm getting my nexus one on monday. I just started asking questions about it and the rep told me somthing interesting. He said the cheapest way to go for the nexus one is to order it through tmobile on a brand new line. Then he said when u get your phone call them and they will just add it to your existing plan(mine being a family plan). Then i would just be paying for a 3rd line for a few months(which is like 10 bucks more a month or somthing like that) and then can just cancel that line. yes you are paying for an unsused line but its a whole lot cheaper than buying the phone for $529. Any thoughts? has anyone done this?
Even if u kept a 3rd line on your account for 2 years thats only 120 more.thats 299 for the phone. still cheaper than 529.
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Highly doubt that works.
You can't merge accounts like that...
And I bet they'll make you keep the $80 plan no matter what, not $10 / month

talked to a tmobile rep and this definitely does not work, nice try though btw you forgot to mention the 35$ activation fee.

It may theoretically work if you give up not the line you've just purchased, but the older one that you had in your family for years. So you may need a line you had for years and it should be available for immediate termination (i.e. the previous 2 years contract has expired).
Keep us informed.

Data is required for all of the 2 years, you CAN'T have it removed.

The ABSOLUTE cheapest option ever is getting the phone unlocked + Even More Plus at $59.99, then remove the unlimited texting for a total of $49.99 / month, and no contract whatsoever. (Use Google Voice for free unlimited texting.)
$49.99 month vs the subsidized (and forced) phone plan of $79.99 a month is $30 per month saved. $30 * 24 months = $720 saved, MUCH more than the cost of the phone itself.

I had no idea you could cancel the text messaging part of the plan... good to know. Any idea how much it then costs should I accidentally send or receive an SMS?

swetland said:
I had no idea you could cancel the text messaging part of the plan... good to know. Any idea how much it then costs should I accidentally send or receive an SMS?
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If you really wanted to play it safe and use only Google Voice without the slightest possibility of ever getting charged for a text, T-Mobile actually offers a very easy to activate text messaging block. Just log into the website -> Manage -> Plans and Services -> Add Services:
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Anyway, here's the standard messaging rates:
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The cheapest plan is $54.99, not $49.99.

heygrl said:
The cheapest plan is $54.99, not $49.99.
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You should read the entirety of a post before responding.

i haave herd of people doing the google voice trick but how the eff do you get a goggle voice number? I applied for one awhile ago and didnt get a response.

Really?
The ABSOLUTE cheapest option ever is getting the phone unlocked + Even More Plus at $59.99, then remove the unlimited texting for a total of $49.99 / month, and no contract whatsoever. (Use Google Voice for free unlimited texting.)
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Google Voice reqiures use of data, so how did you plan on using it? Standalone data is $25, not $20

heygrl said:
Really?
The ABSOLUTE cheapest option ever is getting the phone unlocked + Even More Plus at $59.99, then remove the unlimited texting for a total of $49.99 / month, and no contract whatsoever. (Use Google Voice for free unlimited texting.)
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Google Voice reqiures use of data, so how did you plan on using it? Standalone data is $25, not $20
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[Tutorial] How to maximize the value of your cell phone plan with a nexus one

OK, I haven't posted in a while so here's a fairly basic tutorial for everyone and hopefully this thread can atleast spark some valuable ideas for everyone.
So we all have nexus ones here, and based on the unique sales strategy of the nexus, I would guess almost all of us have extra phones just laying around lol (I, for example, have a G1 that was basically just a paperweight).
What I did was sign up for an extra line with no contract (t-mobile), no data, no texts, and the minimum amount of minutes possible. This cost me an extra petty $30/month, obviously only a dollar a day which is nothing..
Advantages of this:
You now will be walking around with two phones like a boss lol.. Imagine walking into a restaurant/bar and when you empty your pockets and go to set down your phone, it's actually both phones. In my case, I actually use the other line as a business line, just call up your carrier and ask them to change the caller i.d. name to your business name. Your extra phone is basically a fully functional phone, just because you also have a nexus one. The wifi hotspot on our nexus is critical here. We now have internet, emails, and text (with gtalk? I'm not sure because I only text on my main line). You don't have to ever worry about a wifi because you will always have your main phone, the nexus, in your other pocket.
Disadvantages of this:
Nothing, besides paying an extra dollar a day lol
Bring on the responses

Huh I don't understand why do I need a second line?
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Paying an extra 30 dollars a month for another phone that you don't really need?

erikikaz said:
Paying an extra 30 dollars a month for another phone that you don't really need?
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I see what you're saying here but you gotta weigh out the variables

you can also use google voice and save those 30bucks.
or
you can upgrade your plan with those 30 bucks.

I don't get it...

I guess he doesn't realize that the Nexus One can be used to talk on. I too am guilty here to a degree, I have talked on mine perhaps 2 hours since I got it.
Otherwise, pass the crackpipe dude.

This tutorial actually made for this two guys:
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I started this thread to spark new ideas for other nexus owners across the country

Actually your plan would only cost me more money- perhaps I am missing the BIG picture.

i like my plan better... 1000min + unlimited txt for $49 + tzones for $4.99 = $55 for 1000min,, unlimited txt, unlimited 3G data... been usingin it for 2 yrs no with no contract

t0mmy said:
OK, I haven't posted in a while so here's a fairly basic tutorial for everyone and hopefully this thread can atleast spark some valuable ideas for everyone.
So we all have nexus ones here, and based on the unique sales strategy of the nexus, I would guess almost all of us have extra phones just laying around lol (I, for example, have a G1 that was basically just a paperweight).
What I did was sign up for an extra line with no contract (t-mobile), no data, no texts, and the minimum amount of minutes possible. This cost me an extra petty $30/month, obviously only a dollar a day which is nothing..
Advantages of this:
You now will be walking around with two phones like a boss lol.. Imagine walking into a restaurant/bar and when you empty your pockets and go to set down your phone, it's actually both phones. In my case, I actually use the other line as a business line, just call up your carrier and ask them to change the caller i.d. name to your business name (in my case it was first name: Skytek, last name: Apps). Your extra phone is basically a fully functional phone, just because you also have a nexus one. The wifi hotspot on our nexus is critical here. We now have internet, emails, and text (with gtalk? I'm not sure because I only text on my main line). You don't have to ever worry about a wifi because you will always have your main phone, the nexus, in your other pocket.
Disadvantages of this:
Nothing, besides paying an extra dollar a day lol
Bring on the responses
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I guess I don't understand why someone would shell out an additional $30 a month to carry around two phones? The Nexus already makes calls and has data, why do you need another phone to do the same thing? To look like a boss? Instead of sharing internet to the second phone, why not just browse on your Nexus? What's the point of this thread? So many questions...

How high do I need to be to understand this thread?

I understand what he's saying, get a second voice line, and be a cheapskate about the data. but if you want to look like a true boss, you lay two iPhone 4's on the table. and you pay $100/month for each. not a N1 and G1. geez!
And I bet nobody calls you on your business phone. Just saying.

peliROJO said:
I understand what he's saying, get a second voice line, and be a cheapskate about the data. but if you want to look like a true boss, you lay two iPhone 4's on the table. and you pay $100/month for each. not a N1 and G1. geez!
And I bet nobody calls you on your business phone. Just saying.
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The g1 was just an example because I had an extra one that was just sitting around.. Paying an extra measly one dollar a day is worth it to me to go from one fully functional phone to two, even if I hardly use the other one lol.
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*read thread*
wtf
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t0mmy said:
Paying an extra measly one dollar a day is worth it to me to go from one fully functional phone to two, even if I hardly use the other one lol.
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Paying an extra $360 dollars a year for something you don't need is kinda silly, unless you like to blow money on random things.
Hell, I can think of many things I'd rather put $360 towards.

To everyone who's confused:
The OP is trying to make a joke (which sadly failed horribly).
I guess it's funny to him, which is all that matters, /shrug.
norazi said:
i like my plan better... 1000min + unlimited txt for $49 + tzones for $4.99 = $55 for 1000min,, unlimited txt, unlimited 3G data... been usingin it for 2 yrs no with no contract
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How? Are you a T-Mobile employee?
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Anyway: a better alternative that *everyone should do*:
A) Use Google Voice for free texting.
B) Buy a Gizmo5 account for $10 on ebay and set up free VoiP (works on 3G and Wifi), and tie it to your Google Voice number. This gives you unlimited minutes so you can downgrade your plan to the lowest amount.
The entire process takes about 10 minutes to set-up. I did it last week; it's very easy and works extremely well.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8813244&postcount=18​

Anyway: a better alternative that *everyone should do*:
A) Use Google Voice for free texting.
B) Buy a Gizmo5 account for $10 on ebay and set up free VoiP (works on 3G and Wifi), and tie it to your Google Voice number. This gives you unlimited minutes so you can downgrade your plan to the lowest amount.
The entire process takes about 10 minutes to set-up. I did it last week; it's very easy and works extremely well.
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Yea this is what i have setup. I pay $25 a month each for 4 N1s on a family 1500 min even more plus plan (no contract) and $10 web2go data, blocked texting (use only google voice). If you just need a single line you can get a 500 minute plan for $29.99 and add the $10 web2go unlimited web for a total of $39.99 a month and no contract. All you have to do is change APN settings. This plan will expire before november 3, so those interested should jump on it today

Good bye Verizon!

Since the WiFi only XOOM has been officially announced, I just requested my return label from AmazonWireless. I would just like to thank Motorola for doing the smart thing and releasing the WiFi only version in a timely manner. I never had service with Verizon and didn't plane to since I have a Perfect condition Nexus One with unlimited AT&T data. It's a shame that Verizon forced Motorola into that ridiculous price point for a new/unproven product. Don't get me wrong I love my XOOM and thought the $799 price was some what justified, but now that the WiFi only version is about to be available for $599.99 I don't think the Verizon XOOM will sell very well. Also I completely understand that some users want/need built in 3G/4G and more power to you, but I would definitely tell you to consider a WiFi XOOM with a MiFi or a Smart phone with wifi tethering if your trying to save some bucks. Well I guess my little diary entry is over.
P.S. I think it's funny how over the past 2-3 weeks all the post where like "I'm returning this POS XOOM it cost to much and I didn't want data and when I want to look a 5 HD porn streams it freezes and I can't play my MKV movies on it but my iPad plays them in 1080p just fine sarcasm and it doesn't have flash and I need the Micro SD card to work now!" - To these people I say "F*CK OFF!"

JC3 said:
Since the WiFi only XOOM has been officially announced, I just requested my return label from AmazonWireless. I would just like to thank Motorola for doing the smart thing and releasing the WiFi only version in a timely manner. I never had service with Verizon and didn't plane to since I have a Perfect condition Nexus One with unlimited AT&T data. It's a shame that Verizon forced Motorola into that ridiculous price point for a new/unproven product. Don't get me wrong I love my XOOM and thought the $799 price was some what justified, but now that the WiFi only version is about to be available for $599.99 I don't think the Verizon XOOM will sell very well. Also I completely understand that some users want/need built in 3G/4G and more power to you, but I would definitely tell you to consider a WiFi XOOM with a MiFi or a Smart phone with wifi tethering if your trying to save some bucks. Well I guess my little diary entry is over.
P.S. I think it's funny how over the past 2-3 weeks all the post where like "I'm returning this POS XOOM it cost to much and I didn't want data and when I want to look a 5 HD porn streams it freezes and I can't play my MKV movies on it but my iPad plays them in 1080p just fine sarcasm and it doesn't have flash and I need the Micro SD card to work now!" - To these people I say "F*CK OFF!"
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First of all, let me say that it's more difficult for me to agree with you since I got $100 price matched off my purchase and used $465 in gift cards to begin with when I bought mine. That said, I have to ask you if it's really worth a couple hundred bucks to lose out on the ability to pull up 3g/4g down the road if the need arose? I have been in 3 specific situations to date that had me out in the boonies and when the AT&T network was in the can the Verizon network saved my bacon. I live and work in the greater Houston area and there are a few places where service is spotty.
I think Verizon will ultimately remove their head from their rear end and kill activation fees alltogether, and being able to sign up for 3g in a pinch and then use it for a few days and turn it off effectively costing you at most 30 bucks would be something I think I would greatly regret.
Just my opinion

Oh I have to mention that I too own a Google Nexus one on the AT&T network, and quite often I am a walking hotspot

cwizardtx said:
First of all, let me say that it's more difficult for me to agree with you since I got $100 price matched off my purchase and used $465 in gift cards to begin with when I bought mine. That said, I have to ask you if it's really worth a couple hundred bucks to lose out on the ability to pull up 3g/4g down the road if the need arose? I have been in 3 specific situations to date that had me out in the boonies and when the AT&T network was in the can the Verizon network saved my bacon. I live and work in the greater Houston area and there are a few places where service is spotty.
I think Verizon will ultimately remove their head from their rear end and kill activation fees alltogether, and being able to sign up for 3g in a pinch and then use it for a few days and turn it off effectively costing you at most 30 bucks would be something I think I would greatly regret.
Just my opinion
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How did you get $100 price matched off your purchase?

cwizardtx said:
I think Verizon will ultimately remove their head from their rear end and kill activation fees alltogether, and being able to sign up for 3g in a pinch and then use it for a few days and turn it off effectively costing you at most 30 bucks would be something I think I would greatly regret.
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If I thought we could rely on Verizon to do this, I'd keep my 3G/4G version as well. We can't today, however, and we have no idea if they will, and so I'm returning my 3G and getting a wifi-only as well. I'll use the $200 (or $250 if the Sam's Club rumor holds true) to pay for 3G/4G as I need it--on-demand--via my Sprint Epic hotspot.
FYI, no, I'm not into rooting, and so I'm not going to go that route to get tethering for free. I'd love to see someone like PDAnet, though, make a solution that will work with the Xoom.

blackout203 said:
How did you get $100 price matched off your purchase?
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I went to Best Buy during the sweet period of time that a promotional coupon worked online, and talked a floor manager into allowing the price match after showing him the checkout process up to the point of entering the coupon. It was iffy, but in the end he did it. To me, that was the right move because I try to show loyalty even to big box stores in my area. My brother works for Best Buy in another location so I feel good about buying there for that reason too.
In response to the OP, that's really a good enough solution for you then I guess... the nexus one does wifi hotspot without any root required btw.
I for one got nailed with the 35 dollar activation and once again with a little sugar and honey (and persistance) was able to get that credited off my 1st bill.

3G is a must for me. Even if im paying $600 for a mobile device...damn well better have internet/email access when im not on wifi.
Now, some will say they will just tether to there unlimited Android phone. But come on...that gets old, kills your battery, drops in and out, kinda slow..etc. So no thanks.

Aaron636r said:
3G is a must for me. Even if im paying $600 for a mobile device...damn well better have internet/email access when im not on wifi.
Now, some will say they will just tether to there unlimited Android phone. But come on...that gets old, kills your battery, drops in and out, kinda slow..etc. So no thanks.
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the up front cost is minuscule when compared to $20 a month for only 1gb of data.... but yes I agree the 3G shouldn't be an up-front premium of $200 just to enable the connection.

martonikaj said:
... $20 a month for only 1gb of data
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But if you're as connected as I'm gonna assume most folks around here are, that's the perfect plan for the few times you don't have WiFi; I've got 10 days left on my month and have used about 300MB.

Yea I'm picking up the xoom wifi on day one here. I already have a sprint 4g overdrive mifi so with unlimited data and aan att nexus one too so in certainly nit gonna pay verizon for data on top of that. I currently have a sprint galaxy tab and I just use the mifi to get data on it when I'm not on home or work wireless.
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But if you're as connected as I'm gonna assume most folks around here are, that's the perfect plan for the few times you don't have WiFi; I've got 10 days left on my month and have used about 300MB.
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Sure. Different people have different usage. But if I'm using 2gb+ per month on my phone, there's no way I can stay under 1gb on my tablet.

martonikaj said:
But if I'm using 2gb+ per month on my phone ...
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Interesting. I (used to) use my EVO for everything (web, calendar, E-mail on two accounts, updates, etc.), and I checked my usage with Sprint before signing onto a VZ data plan to see about what I was using for that, and most I'd ever run up was ~450MB.

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Interesting. I (used to) use my EVO for everything (web, calendar, E-mail on two accounts, updates, etc.), and I checked my usage with Sprint before signing onto a VZ data plan to see about what I was using for that, and most I'd ever run up was ~450MB.
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Wow. I don't understand how you use that little data lol. I easily use 2gb-3gb a month.

This is my data usage for my Nexus One on AT&T. I didn't even have a smartphone for like the first 5 months on the chart. Even the 4GB month I had a Samsung Impression with unlimited internet for $10 a month.
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$25 Evo 3D!

Anyone wanting an Evo 3d for $25 tomorrow please let me know. If you have a business and want to port your number to sprint I can get you an evo 3d for $25. If you have a personal account I can get you one for $75 if you port your number to sprint. PM short details. I work for corporate btw, not one of these third party companies or some radio shack.
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Are you only selling one or more than one?

DustieBottums said:
Are you only selling one or more than one?
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No I have plenty. I work in a sales department within Sprint. Also, I have replied to everyone's pm's and I understand the "what's the catch?" messages but there are no catches. As long as you add a new line with me and port your number to Sprint the price comes to what I posted lol. I can also get you some great deals on other phones as well if you want to add something other than the 3D.
Thanks,
Brandon

What about upgrade?

spencer88 said:
What about upgrade?
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Can't do anything on an upgrade unless you are a business sorry .

so is this including the $125 port credit?
so a $200 phone - $125 credit = $75 or $25 business
or is this actually only paying $25 to you?
please let me know ASAP! i am about to head to my local sprint store to get my preorder for my business phone

mrfunnyguyky said:
Can't do anything on an upgrade unless you are a business sorry .
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Ah but I am a business!

minieod said:
so is this including the $125 port credit?
so a $200 phone - $125 credit = $75 or $25 business
or is this actually only paying $25 to you?
please let me know ASAP! i am about to head to my local sprint store to get my preorder for my business phone
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Correct. If you are a business though and want to do it I will also throw in a free accessory (car charger, case or bluetooth).

minieod said:
so is this including the $125 port credit?
so a $200 phone - $125 credit = $75 or $25 business
or is this actually only paying $25 to you?
please let me know ASAP! i am about to head to my local sprint store to get my preorder for my business phone
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I PM'd you my number. Give me a call before you go into the store. I'll definately make sure you are taken care of.

OK so let me get this straight.
I have a business and I have my upgrade eligibility (upgrade price on the 3d is 200 bucks)
I can go into the Sprint store today, tell them I want the 3d, put you on the phone with them and then I get the 3d for 25 bucks?
This sounds great and all, but I'm just curious, what kind of pull do you have to pull this off? Basically I don't want to go in there looking like an idiot you know "let me call a guy" kind of thing.
EDIT: and how would the free accessory thing work?

spencer88 said:
OK so let me get this straight.
I have a business and I have my upgrade eligibility (upgrade price on the 3d is 200 bucks)
I can go into the Sprint store today, tell them I want the 3d, put you on the phone with them and then I get the 3d for 25 bucks?
This sounds great and all, but I'm just curious, what kind of pull do you have to pull this off? Basically I don't want to go in there looking like an idiot you know "let me call a guy" kind of thing.
EDIT: and how would the free accessory thing work?
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No. The price is after port-in credits and such. I may be able to get it to you for $125 but it would take a couple days to ship it. What I offer can't be offered in a store.

Hmm......what is that I smell? Tilapia, Cod, Salmon, maybe even a hint of Tuna. Not sure, but something sure smells fishy. Kind of like out of town construction outfits after a hurricane, something just isn't right. Just saying...........
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Hmm......what is that I smell? Tilapia, Cod, Salmon, maybe even a hint of Tuna. Not sure, but something sure smells fishy. Kind of like out of town construction outfits after a hurricane, something just isn't right. Just saying...........
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Well I am a big fan of all of those fish however, the only thing fishy about any of this is the can of tuna on my desk that's for lunch. I work in a business sales office within Sprint. I deal mostly with businesses but I can add lines to personal accounts and start personal accounts. I can understand that this may sound fishy but I work in a very small department withing sprint. I have a Sprint email and a Sprint 800 number. Because my department is small I can offer things that retail absolutely can not. I know because I worked in Sprint retail for years before I worked in this department. I've been a member of XDA for quite a while and I promise you (as much as I can Internet promise lol) that nothing fishy is going on. Also, after all of your fish comments I am really craving some salmon.

mrfunnyguyky said:
Well I am a big fan of all of those fish however, the only thing fishy about any of this is the can of tuna on my desk that's for lunch. I work in a business sales office within Sprint. I deal mostly with businesses but I can add lines to personal accounts and start personal accounts. I can understand that this may sound fishy but I work in a very small department withing sprint. I have a Sprint email and a Sprint 800 number. Because my department is small I can offer things that retail absolutely can not. I know because I worked in Sprint retail for years before I worked in this department. I've been a member of XDA for quite a while and I promise you (as much as I can Internet promise lol) that nothing fishy is going on. Also, after all of your fish comments I am really craving some salmon.
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I PM'd you.

spencer88 said:
I PM'd you.
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The only recent PM I have is from waterbound. PM system might be running slow or something.

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Something that's too good to be true probably is. Which department of Sprint do you work for? And what is your working job title?

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Skeptical cat is supposed to be skeptical, he's Skeptical cat. You are right to be skeptical. However I am very real and a genuine Sprint employee.

Sent you a pm

He's legit, I just talked to him.
Although I'm not going through him to get the 3D, turns out I already had a rep that could do this for me (doh!) so I'm calling her to see what she can do for me.

Let's lighten the mood

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I lol'd
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Lol looks like Mordor will get this phone before any of us do

Darmokk said:
Lol looks like Mordor will get this phone before any of us do
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Tomorrow.
1 more day just hang in there.

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Tomorrow.
1 more day just hang in there.
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Lol the majority of us won't have this phone by tomorrow unfortunately. I'm holding out hope for a LEGIT launch on 6/27 but I won't believe it until I see it with my own eyes

I'm getting mine at 9:30am tomorrow

My store is selling it tomorrow.
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t-mobile needs to communicate better
After reading about how only certain markets were getting the phone, I called the store closest to me to see if they would be getting plenty of stock. I live in Chicago, and there are literally a dozen t-mobile stores within 2 miles of me. So I called the store to inquire, and they told me they wouldn't get getting any - and this is at a semi-flagship store in the Loop. I accepted that I wouldn't be getting the phone for another week, but later decided I can't wait and called a second store. That employee told me that the Chicago *AREA* would be getting the phone, just not any of the stores downtown. Wa-huh? He then offered to give me a list of stores that would have some in stock and told me I should call around and see if I could get on any waiting lists. The very first store I called told me they would be getting 75 units, took my name and told me they would guarantee me a phone. Sending the wife down there around opening time...we'll see. I'm not holding my breath.
This...is a half-assed launch.

Let's lighten it a bit more....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7wFUynY1YU

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After reading about how only certain markets were getting the phone, I called the store closest to me to see if they would be getting plenty of stock. I live in Chicago, and there are literally a dozen t-mobile stores within 2 miles of me. So I called the store to inquire, and they told me they wouldn't get getting any - and this is at a semi-flagship store in the Loop. I accepted that I wouldn't be getting the phone for another week, but later decided I can't wait and called a second store. That employee told me that the Chicago *AREA* would be getting the phone, just not any of the stores downtown. Wa-huh? He then offered to give me a list of stores that would have some in stock and told me I should call around and see if I could get on any waiting lists. The very first store I called told me they would be getting 75 units, took my name and told me they would guarantee me a phone. Sending the wife down there around opening time...we'll see. I'm not holding my breath.
This...is a half-assed launch.
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Care to share which store this was? In suburbs or city proper? I called around town a bit today and couldn't get any stores to tell me anything, but I'm not up to going out to the burbs for this tomorrow lol

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Care to share which store this was? In suburbs or city proper? I called around town a bit today and couldn't get any stores to tell me anything, but I'm not up to going out to the burbs for this tomorrow lol
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5123 S Pulaski. It's right off of I-55 so it's actually pretty easy to get to.

Gotta find out a way to "convince" the wife I "need" this over my GN lol. Then, must find a store in San Diego that has one. Shouldn't be too hard to find as there are like a million Tmo stores here...
--edit-- out of those million stores, San Diego got a shipment of 75 blue 16gb's to one store and in 2 hrs they sold 60 of 75. Jeez...

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Gotta find out a way to "convince" the wife I "need" this over my GN lol. Then, must find a store in San Diego that has one. Shouldn't be too hard to find as there are like a million Tmo stores here...
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I have a good one. Drop my wireless bill buy going with the $30/month for 100 minutes/ unlimited text and 5GB of Data. Get a voip and give everyone my google voice number. Forward GV to my Voip, when I'm out and about. And use WiFi calling when being in the house.
Should easily be able to stay below the minutes
So save $30/month. After 10 months I have saved $300. Sell my vibrants and geeksphone and I will be even.

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I have a good one. Drop my wireless bill buy going with the $30/month for 100 minutes/ unlimited text and 5GB of Data. Get a voip and give everyone my google voice number. Forward GV to my Voip, when I'm out and about. And use WiFi calling when being in the house.
Should easily be able to stay below the minutes
So save $30/month. After 10 months I have saved $300. Sell my vibrants and geeksphone and I will be even.
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wifi calling still uses minutes so keep using voip.

I'm gonna wait a month before I actually get one, and that will be from eBay. Current prices are more expensive than the international one even, and of course only a handful of sellers and limited quantity. What I really want to do right now is actually see the damn thing in person, be it the AT&T store, Sprint store, T-mobile store, Verizon store, etc... They are all the exact same anyway, besides the radio of course. Spending months anticipating and reading about a phone, I am prepared to be very disappointed, but am also hopeful it will exceed the lower expectations I have set. After researching and subsequently buying and owning smartphones for a while, one becomes more and more cynical. Maybe I'm just diffficult to please. The Galaxy S II was far from what I imagined, and I would judge it much more harshly than all the reviews I've read. But then again, I've owned some other phones from other brands, and even though I hated some of the GS2 flaws, you gain perspective that this is actually as good as its gonna get, because most of the other phones are just terrible in comparison. It's like choosing the lesser of two evils.
I'm rocking my old Samsung slider phone circa 2007. I still love this thing. No phone has matched it yet. Not even close.

I figured out over a two year period it's only going to be saving me $340 to buy a contract free phone from T-mobile and use the $30 plan vs two year subsidized contract on ATT. That doesn't figure in any extra minutes over 100 that I might use every month. I never use more than 200 or so minutes on my ATT plan now so I have a lot of rollover minutes. I think in the end it might be worth more than $340 just to know I'm not locked in a contract. Still deciding. (currently I using a iPhone w/ ATT 400 minutes / grandfathered unlimited and a G Nexus testing the $30 plan).

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Gotta find out a way to "convince" the wife I "need" this over my GN lol.
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Yeah I tried that and no-go. Problem was, I made the GN sound like the best thing since shattered iPhones. I decided to sell my GN to avoid the squawking lol