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Hello Everyone,
I was looking for some advise as my T mobile contract ended last month and I was looking to by the touch pro 2 from mobilephonesdirect on a t-mobile tariff. When I spoke to T mobile to cancel my current tariff they advised me against purchasing the touch pro 2 as it has to many bugs in the software and they are working on correcting them.
Is this true? should I hold of for a bit?
Thank you for your advice
kornnutcase said:
Hello Everyone,
I was looking for some advise as my T mobile contract ended last month and I was looking to by the touch pro 2 from mobilephonesdirect on a t-mobile tariff. When I spoke to T mobile to cancel my current tariff they advised me against purchasing the touch pro 2 as it has to many bugs in the software and they are working on correcting them.
Is this true? should I hold of for a bit?
Thank you for your advice
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Maybe the custom rom tmobile put on has problems. Wish they would just leave it as it it default rom. I am just took delivery of my second touch pro 2 and use it sim free on tmobile. Second unit is perfect no problems at all.
kornnutcase said:
Hello Everyone,
I was looking for some advise as my T mobile contract ended last month and I was looking to by the touch pro 2 from mobilephonesdirect on a t-mobile tariff. When I spoke to T mobile to cancel my current tariff they advised me against purchasing the touch pro 2 as it has to many bugs in the software and they are working on correcting them.
Is this true? should I hold of for a bit?
Thank you for your advice
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I've only read about a few bugs in the HTC Touch Pro 2. Maybe the Sales rep was confused. Even so, once the bugs are fixed offical Firmware updates will be out. Or you can just flash custom ROM's like everyone else on here will do once Hard SPL is released.
T-Mobile will officially be releasing the MDA Vario V which is their version of the Rhodium. This will have there Firmware, not the Unbranded HTC that mobilephonesdirect is selling.
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Dave
Dave
kornnutcase said:
Hello Everyone,
I was looking for some advise as my T mobile contract ended last month and I was looking to by the touch pro 2 from mobilephonesdirect on a t-mobile tariff. When I spoke to T mobile to cancel my current tariff they advised me against purchasing the touch pro 2 as it has to many bugs in the software and they are working on correcting them.
Is this true? should I hold of for a bit?
Thank you for your advice
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please pay no attention to the t-mobile reps at all. they have no idea as to how the phone performs or of any issues with rom. like previously stated they may be having issues applying their version of the rom to the phone and experiencing problems. it is much better buying a generic/unbranded version as you know it is how the manufacturer intended it to look and operate. i have got my phone from mobilephones direct and i assure you the phone has been spot on! i would not wait for t-mobile mda vario v as not only will it look slightly different but will have their branding all over it. they also have a habit of messing with hardware so i'd stay clear for now!
Thank you for the advice
I also bought mine on a T mobile contract from mobile phones direct and there are no issues with it. In fact I have bought the original Touch Pro and touch HD sim free too and never had any problems. Phone company reps don't know anything, getting it from MPD will not only work out cheaper than an official T mobile upgrade, i.e vario V, it will also be unlocked and unbranded. win win situation.
News has it, t-mobiles dropping it on July 22nd, [if youre in the US, like me]. there was another roadmap that was leaked, this time confirming all of the release dates. go look on Tmonews.com, engadget.com, tmotoday.com. They all have different articles about the phones that are coming out...
You'll save more money buying it branded from Tmobile. thats a given. but like they were saying, you can always change your ROM to and from the branded one. I can only imagine all of the bloatware Tmobile will throw on there, stupid apps and **** like that, that take up memory on your phone. I think ill wait til Tmobile releases their version, and if i dont like their ROM, ill switch. probably the best thing to do, id think.
I am already a T mobile customer but is it true that I will not be able to keep my exsiting number on a new contract with T mobile through mobilephonesdirect?
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Hi
I am looking at getting a tp2 from mobilephonesdirect but I have never had one sim free before or a windows mobile before, but I love everything I have read about this phone.
I just have some questions if anyone would be so kind to help.
If I get it through MPD and take out a t-mobile contract with them, how easy is it (don't forget I'm a newbie) to sort out the voicemail settings and text message centre thingy settings ?
Also if I go onto the internet does it automatically do it so it is included in the web and walk free data ?
Sorry if they are stupid questions
Thanks in advance
Si
When you switch your phone on with the new Tmobile sim in it it will download all of the settings from tmobile and ask you to reboot. all of your settings will then be in place. Dont forget tmobile charge for voicemail so its best to disable it straigh away
You'll save more money buying it branded from Tmobile. thats a given.
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Are you sure? Have you seen the price of the Vario iv on the tmobile website?
Thanks for that Stunno.
When you say disable the voicemail. Do you use an alternative or can people not leave you a message when trying to contact you
Thanks
Si
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I am already a T mobile customer but is it true that I will not be able to keep my exsiting number on a new contract with T mobile through mobilephonesdirect?
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Hi,
You would not be able to port an existing TMob number to a new TMob contract. What you can do though, is port your existing number to a Pay&Go service on another network, then port it back to your new contract. A pain in the ass process, can take up to two weeks to get the number ported back to where you want it but worth doing it.
I too got mine from MPD and am going through the above process now, it is the only way to keep your existing number unless you upgrade direct with TMob, which ultimately costs more and you end up with the disgusting Pink branding all over your lovely new Rhodium as well as the bloatware which is a disgrace, I've only ever bought one device as an official upgrade and will never do it again.
Cheers,
Beasty
The latter, I always think if it is important they will ring back! Or I might just be tight, lol
The phone gives a list of missed calls, and if I ring them back it comes out of my free minutes, but calls to voicemail cost 10p a minute.
T-Mobile UK
Hi
I've just got a TP2 on T-Mo UK through www.mobilephonesdirect.com All seems OK so far. Not too impressed with the radio reception but I suspect this will improve with ROM updates/hacks.
I got it on the 700 minutes, unlimited text and data for £35-00 per month. Handset £25-00. The device came unbranded and works fine on the T-Mo network.
Happy with the deal.
andrew-in-woking
beast0898 said:
Hi,
You would not be able to port an existing TMob number to a new TMob contract. What you can do though, is port your existing number to a Pay&Go service on another network, then port it back to your new contract. A pain in the ass process, can take up to two weeks to get the number ported back to where you want it but worth doing it.
I too got mine from MPD and am going through the above process now, it is the only way to keep your existing number unless you upgrade direct with TMob, which ultimately costs more and you end up with the disgusting Pink branding all over your lovely new Rhodium as well as the bloatware which is a disgrace, I've only ever bought one device as an official upgrade and will never do it again.
Cheers,
Beasty
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Hello, thank you for the advice, ill give it a go so just to check I have got this right:-
1. I purchase a new pay as you go sim that is not on the T mobile network.
2. Cancel my T mobile contract request a pac code.
3. Use this pac code to transfer my number with the pay as you go service
4. Once number moves over cancel my pay as you go service receive another pac code.
5. Purchase new phone with mobilephonesdirect with pac code
Thank you again
kornnutcase said:
Hello, thank you for the advice, ill give it a go so just to check I have got this right:-
1. I purchase a new pay as you go sim that is not on the T mobile network.
2. Cancel my T mobile contract request a pac code.
3. Use this pac code to transfer my number with the pay as you go service
4. Once number moves over cancel my pay as you go service receive another pac code.
5. Purchase new phone with mobilephonesdirect with pac code
Thank you again
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Yep, you got it
It is a pain in the ass process, but the only way to keep your number.
Have done this myself several times with no issue (par an 02 contract, long story there)
You don't have to wait before getting the new contract on TMob by the way, you can port the number to the new contract any time.
Cheers,
Beasty
Thanks Stunno and others for the valuable advice
I'm tight too stunno. I like your thinking lol.
Are you sure? Have you seen the price of the Vario iv on the tmobile website?
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id rather pay 500, maybe 600 dollars, with Tmobile then pay 900 from some person in china that might be sending me [literally] a brick in a box...
josh_prayyforplagues said:
id rather pay 500, maybe 600 dollars, with Tmobile then pay 900 from some person in china that might be sending me [literally] a brick in a box...
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Agree with you there but here in the UK we can get them from the afor mentioned mobile phones direct who are based locally down in the south of England.
josh_prayyforplagues said:
id rather pay 500, maybe 600 dollars, with Tmobile then pay 900 from some person in china that might be sending me [literally] a brick in a box...
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I can't disagree with you there, but I bought my Diamond from beepymobile on a 12 month Tmobile contract @ £25 a month which worked out substantially less than Tmobie wanted for the same minutes/texts so it does pay to shop around
Ok quick question for all you geniuses out there in XDA land.
I want this phone but I am not sure how to go about getting it.
I bought the Touch HD in the UK from my girlfriends provider, she got a new contract and i just bought her a new phone and she kept the SIM.
I hated the fact that there was no keypad on that phone and it drove me crazy so i sold it.
NOW~
I want the TP2, i can get it in the UK with a min plan ( i plan on moving there next year anyway) and this way i can pay monthly on it and will get all the goodies the phone was intended to have that the US markets kill, much like every other HTC phone I have had in the past.
OR~
I can wait for it to come out thru AT&T but wont be able to get a discount on it till November when my contract exp. (lame). Plus who knows what will be removed from the phone and how much it will cost to buy outright here.
I guess I will be losing 3G again as the bands are not the same right?
Other than that I have front facing camera and all the other goodies that come with the phone.
Suggestions?
thanks
Seem like a good deal, is it not? Also, would it work with 3G/HSDPA on AT&T and Media Net?
A TmoUS TP2 WILL NOT work on AT&Ts 3G at all, just EDGE. If you're with AT&T, just buy their Tilt 2
Damn, it was just intriguing for me because I was going to trade my Fuze plus $100. Alright, I'll just try and sell the phone for $300-$250 and put it towards the full price . No upgrade till 10/1/10.
AT&T mentioned something about me getting the 2 year contract price on a new phone plus $75. Anyone ever heard of this?
clinsanity said:
AT&T mentioned something about me getting the 2 year contract price on a new phone plus $75. Anyone ever heard of this?
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For the TP2? I doubt it unless that's a new customer price. Existing customers upgrade price is usually significantly higher but i don't know how att uprgrades work. Usually they advertise lower prices for new customers to lure them into a 2 yr contract. TMobile new customers get it for $149 but for existing customers upgrade it's like $350! Should be the other way around if u ask me.
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Damn, it was just intriguing for me because I was going to trade my Fuze plus $100. Alright, I'll just try and sell the phone for $300-$250 and put it towards the full price . No upgrade till 10/1/10.
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just ask them for an early upgrade. if not then tell them that you want to cancel. im sure they will let you upgrade if you say you're gonna cancel.
Or should I just buy it at full price unlocked. I heard an "AT&T" version passed through the FCC but 1. Is that really an AT&T version? Some people said it may be some Canadian or Australian carrier. and 2. It may just never come out anyway. I'd just be pissed if I paid $750 then it comes to AT&T and I could've saved $500. You think there's actually a chance of it coming to AT&T (this decade)? What would you do in this situation?
It probably is coming to AT&T according to the latest FCC filings. http://www.techieinsider.com/news/12988
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Or should I just buy it at full price unlocked. I heard an "AT&T" version passed through the FCC but 1. Is that really an AT&T version? Some people said it may be some Canadian or Australian carrier. and 2. It may just never come out anyway. I'd just be pissed if I paid $750 then it comes to AT&T and I could've saved $500. You think there's actually a chance of it coming to AT&T (this decade)? What would you do in this situation?
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You should be able to get a better plan if you use a unlocked phone. At least I did with t-mobile.
FWIW I talked to some guys at a corporate location and they do not think AT&T will be picking up the Nexus.
They said they've haven't heard any rumors/rumblings internally of any kind about getting it and that they've never carried a Nexus before and don't see why this one would be any different.
:/ Just relaying about inquiring about it. I went ahead and got a intl. unlock myself.
AT&T stores never carried a Nexus phone, but customers could get a subsidized Nexus S for AT&T from Best Buy.
Just grab one an enjoy. Live a little.
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Or should I just buy it at full price unlocked. I heard an "AT&T" version passed through the FCC but 1. Is that really an AT&T version? Some people said it may be some Canadian or Australian carrier. and 2. It may just never come out anyway. I'd just be pissed if I paid $750 then it comes to AT&T and I could've saved $500. You think there's actually a chance of it coming to AT&T (this decade)? What would you do in this situation?
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If you have the money I'd just buy it outright. Especially if when it comes to AT&T you'll be buying it full price anyways. You won't be saving that much and you'll be able to have the phone now, which is worth something for sure.
I don't know about later on, but AT&T definitely isn't getting this phone before the end of the year. It's all Verizon right now. So even if you're sure its coming to AT&T (who knows?) you can still buy it now knowing you're getting it months earlier.
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If you have the money I'd just buy it outright. Especially if when it comes to AT&T you'll be buying it full price anyways. You won't be saving that much and you'll be able to have the phone now, which is worth something for sure.
I don't know about later on, but AT&T definitely isn't getting this phone before the end of the year. It's all Verizon right now. So even if you're sure its coming to AT&T (who knows?) you can still buy it now knowing you're getting it months earlier.
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I mean I'd buy it subsidized off AT&T and it'd probably be like $300 at most. This is a really tough decision.
I ended up using my upgrade to get an HTC Vivid for $75 then sold it for $400 and just put the $325 profit toward the Nexus. I'd say just go for it. This phone is a beast.
buy it now. save your upgrade. dont sign a contract. in 6 months+ when something better comes out, cuz you know it will, you will still have your upgrade.
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It probably is coming to AT&T according to the latest FCC filings. [/QUOTE]
Wrong. That one is also a...his year and that is a Bell Canada exclusive.
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buy it now. save your upgrade. dont sign a contract. in 6 months+ when something better comes out, cuz you know it will, you will still have your upgrade.
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thats what i did. I'll use my upgrade on the next big lte phone
The FCC doesn't approve devices for Canada and Australia.
The device that passed doesn't have the 900 Mhz, which has been causing problems on the unlocked GSM phone.. So that's one reason to wait for it. Another is if it does in fact come officially to AT&T, the price will drop significantly. Also, buying devices on the grey market is not for the faint of heart, I've got a Nexus S with the search button bug and Negri/Samsung/Google don't care because they don't have to.
In all likelihood you will see a late January/early February release of this phone and smart money is waiting
I'm on at&t as well and am waiting for one of 2 things. Either for it to come to at&t directly or for a significant price drop. I don't have a problem picking up the international version because when you turn around and sell it you'll likely get more since it can be used on any gsm carrier. The one major thing i'm waiting to find out though is if there are any plans to release a 32gb gsm version.
I didn't want to wait for the "next" big phone, so I just found the most expensive/free phone on at&t, used my upgrade to get it, then sold the phone on ebay...I picked up the HTC Titan for free at Best Buy on Cyber Monday, sold it for ~$500 and now have the Nexus Galaxy for cool $250 (what it would probably cost if it ever came to at&t).
...additionally I am selling my Nexus S and hoping to get a couple hundred and making the NG almost free.
Anyways, if you have an upgrade and don't mind the contract, just get the best deal on a phone you can sell...it's the only way I could have ever afforded my original N1, my i9020A NS and now GS.
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The FCC doesn't approve devices for Canada and Australia.
The device that passed doesn't have the 900 Mhz, which has been causing problems on the unlocked GSM phone.. So that's one reason to wait for it. Another is if it does in fact come officially to AT&T, the price will drop significantly. Also, buying devices on the grey market is not for the faint of heart, I've got a Nexus S with the search button bug and Negri/Samsung/Google don't care because they don't have to.
In all likelihood you will see a late January/early February release of this phone and smart money is waiting
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You're actually wrong. The FCC checks all devices that could be used in the US. i9000t https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/eas/GetApplicationAttachment.html?id=1303821
i9100t http://pocketnow.com/android/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-passes-fcc-muster
i9250m https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/eas/GetApplicationAttachment.html?id=1586317
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19919999
19000T and i9100T went to Telus/Rogers in Canada and the i9250m went to Bell Canada. i9250m was the first GSN to pass the FCC and it's on sale this week exclusively from Virgin Mobile/Bell Canada.
I thought the same for rogers... paid way too much for mine. Couldn't care less... best purchase of 2011 for me personally.
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crachel said:
The FCC doesn't approve devices for Canada and Australia.
The device that passed doesn't have the 900 Mhz, which has been causing problems on the unlocked GSM phone.. So that's one reason to wait for it. Another is if it does in fact come officially to AT&T, the price will drop significantly. Also, buying devices on the grey market is not for the faint of heart, I've got a Nexus S with the search button bug and Negri/Samsung/Google don't care because they don't have to.
In all likelihood you will see a late January/early February release of this phone and smart money is waiting
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The FCC reviews any device that could be used in the US.
Also, the volume "bug" is tied to 900mhz, but even if your device has the 900mhz frequency enabled in the hardware, it has nothing to do with whether or not you'll experience the bug. The problem arises when you actually use 900mhz. So even those of you who imported a GN to the US have 900mhz hardware, you're never going to use it on AT&T (850mhz) or T-mobile (1800).
I'm on AT&T and my Galaxy Nexus just arrived at my house from Expansys today.
I'm glad I went ahead and got it though it was well worth it now that I have it in my hands.
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Everyone who bought and will buy the lumia 900 by April 21st will get a $100 credit in their AT&T bill
http://conversations.nokia.com/2012/04/11/putting-people-first/
Does this applies to Rogers ?
Info from the comments:
Q: What about customers who got it without a contract??
A: (Phil at Nokia) No need to have a contract, just as long as you have service with AT&T.
Q: I was planning on getting two more Lumia 900s tonight for my family (I got mine yesterday). Will the reimbursement apply to all three purchases (3x$100)
A: (Jeppe @ Nokia) Yes
Q: Are the new Lumia 900 with updated software already in the stores
A: (Jeppe @ Nokia) We don't have an exact date for when the updated phones will arrive in stores but any phone can be updated when the new software arrives on or around April 16th
Q: Does this extend to those of US who purchased our Nokia from Amazon Wireless
A: If you bought it with an AT&T service plan, you don't have to do anything. The $100 credit will automatically be applied towards your account.
Q: When and How do I get the software update?
A: (Jeppe @ Nokia) We're expecting the software update to roll out on or around the 16th through Zune on Windows and Windows Phone Connector on Mac.
I didn't care about Nokia, one way or another until I got my 900. I fell in love with it immediately! Then I see how they have support setup to help school new people on the OS. Now you find out that they own up to problem, sending out a fix promptly (or offer to swap phones), and also giving back $100 to make amends. These guys just earned a new, loyal customer.
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Nice swift response by Nokia. Kudos to them!!
So an off contract 900 now costs $349??
Go figure. For at least the last 2 yrs we've had to beg and beg for info and rollouts of update, not only on AT&T, but every carrier. Now Nokia comes out and does this. Bravo.
Sign me up for the Nokia WP 8, and Tablet, sight unseen. People need to support a company willing to support them.
Most of the comments are saying a credit with 60 days on your AT&T bill. I still haven't seen an official memo stating this is also for the off contract ones as well. I'd be all over this.
Imagine bundling this offer with the free accessories offer. One of the best launched offers in recent years.
This is exactly what an OEM should do. They owned up to an issue on some phones and got a fix taken care of and even thos eof us who donet have the issue benefit from it. This is why so many of us were looking forward to Nokia releasing their Windows Phones. This is what builds customer loyalty.
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This is exactly what an OEM should do. They owned up to an issue on some phones and got a fix taken care of and even thos eof us who donet have the issue benefit from it. This is why so many of us were looking forward to Nokia releasing their Windows Phones. This is what builds customer loyalty.
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What I don't get is how Nokia is getting this pushed through so fast, yet those with older phones that didn't force update are still waiting for the patch Microsoft has had out for months to fix the on screen keyboard and other security issues.
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What I don't get is how Nokia is getting this pushed through so fast, yet those with older phones that didn't force update are still waiting for the patch Microsoft has had out for months to fix the on screen keyboard and other security issues.
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I think if you think too hard about it, you'll just get pissed. Nokia is not stupid. I would wager they had something in the contract that allows certain things to be upgraded or updated without approval from anyone. A test pass at AT&T may take several weeks. So, if, IF, IF, they get this out next week....we can annoint them as Gods. Otherwise....we better hold off on sainthood.
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I think if you think too hard about it, you'll just get pissed. Nokia is not stupid. I would wager they had something in the contract that allows certain things to be upgraded or updated without approval from anyone. A test pass at AT&T may take several weeks. So, if, IF, IF, they get this out next week....we can annoint them as Gods. Otherwise....we better hold off on sainthood.
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But it's a FW push, so it's more up to Nokia, no?
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But it's a FW push, so it's more up to Nokia, no?
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My understanding is....AT&T owns the device and the network. Any push would require their approval...even if its rubber stamped.
I'm an at&t customer, but I don't have a plan, I'm on prepaid and got this phone off contract. How can I get the rebate?
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I'm an at&t customer, but I don't have a plan, I'm on prepaid and got this phone off contract. How can I get the rebate?
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Same here, would like to know this as well.
I believe this credit is only for AT&T customers. It would be applied to the monthly bill, not actual cash credit I presumed.
I'm one of those unlucky few that can't connect to the data network at all. Tried all the soft/hard reset. No luck.
Now I feel left out
I just switched to AT&T in December but if they let me upgrade to the Lumia, I would strongly consider it. I like Android but something about Windows Phone appeals to me. It just seems like a smooth OS.
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nextonline said:
I'm an at&t customer, but I don't have a plan, I'm on prepaid and got this phone off contract. How can I get the rebate?
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Been looking around for the answer as well. I'm on contract but ages away from my upgrade. I'll happily take one for full retail but I want the $100 credit. So far nobody has come through with an answer.
bmstrong said:
Been looking around for the answer as well. I'm on contract but ages away from my upgrade. I'll happily take one for full retail but I want the $100 credit. So far nobody has come through with an answer.
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This question was answered in the comments section on the conversations.nokia.com site. No-commitment purchasers will receive the credit, as well.